Best Nicholas Baker Podcasts (2025)

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How the FBI and ICE Enabled Human Trafficking 29:30

8h ago29:30

29:30

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano tackles three critical issues. First, he analyzes President Trump's high-stakes negotiations aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war, emphasizing the importance of decisive pressure on Putin and how the looming Iran conflict could shape the outcome. Then, he shifts to the controversial sa…

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Wyatt Russell, David Harbour & Hannah John-Kamen, Paul Feig, Ryan Coogler, And It’s Episode 666 1:57:55

5d ago1:57:55

1:57:55

It had to happen: the Empire podcast has finally gone to hell — quite literally in this case, as this particular show is episode 666. Perhaps appropriately, James is in the driving seat for this one, embracing this demonically anointed episode to bring you such thematically-relevant discussions as a Mount Rushmore of movie Satans and an off-topic d…

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Patriot Poet Phillis Wheatley: From Slave to Revolutionary Voice for Liberty 17:51

5d ago17:51

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In this episode of The P.A.S. Report’s America’s Founding Series, Professor Giordano spotlights Phillis Wheatley, the first African American woman to publish a book of poetry and one of the most overlooked voices of the American Revolution. Enslaved and educated in Boston, Wheatley used her pen to champion the spirit of liberty and call out the con…

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Dr. Simone Gold’s Chilling Story: Lies, Censorship, and Corruption 27:07

4d ago27:07

27:07

In this episode, Dr. Simone Gold joins The P.A.S. Report to reveal her chilling firsthand account of medical censorship, political persecution, and government corruption. From exposing COVID lies at the White Coat Summit to facing a violent FBI raid and federal prison, Dr. Gold details how America’s institutions have been weaponized against dissent…

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Democrats Have Shown Who They’ll Fight For And It’s Not You 29:52

9d ago29:52

29:52

This week on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano exposes how ideological fanaticism on the left has overtaken rational governance. Democrats Have Shown Who They’ll Fight For – And It’s Not You. From their passionate defense of criminal illegal immigrants to disturbing examples of judicial corruption, Professor Giordano reveals the da…

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The Surveyor’s Role in the Energy Transition with Roger Esson MRICS, Amit Patel MRICS, Jenny Stanning and Stephen Thompson FRICS #189 41:36

5d ago41:36

41:36

The transition to greener energy sources is an ongoing endeavour, and the role that surveyors will play in that transition is a growing one in both importance and impact. Discussing this shift, this week The RICS Podcast welcomes Jenny Stanning, Stephen Thompson FRICS, Amit Patel MRICS and host Roger Esson MRICS to discuss the trends emerging in th…

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Episode 121 - Lead and Beef 34:05

6d ago34:05

34:05

Cody Dahler joins in this month as we catch up with former scuba diver Nicholas Summers, who has emerged from his coma and started a new business venture. Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com and Soundrangers/Pond5.com Music credit courtesy of epidemicsound.com: Talking Woods / Guto Lucena Uncharted Lands / Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen…

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The Convergence Is Here (ft. Gareth Evans, Christian Gudegast, and Gavin O'Connor), And Mount Rushmoreapalooza 1:55:20

12d ago1:55:20

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It was foretold by the Ancient Ones: The Convergence (or Gunvergence, if you will), the day on which three absolutely slamming action movies will be released at the same time in the UK (albeit on different formats), ushering in a new era of sweaty dad bods, car chases, and many scenes where people die in a hail of bullets. And that day is today, fo…

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James Wilson: The Forgotten Founder Who Framed a Nation 20:01

13d ago20:01

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In this episode of America’s Founding Series, Professor Giordano explores the life and legacy of James Wilson, one of the most influential yet overlooked Founding Fathers. As one of only six men to sign both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, Wilson played a pivotal role in shaping the core structures of American government—…

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The Shameless Plug #2 — The June Issue 31:57

9d ago31:57

31:57

The Shameless Plug returns, folks, for a second glorious episode in which Chris Hewitt and Empire editor, Nick de Semlyen, sit down in the podbooth and tell you how (and why) the sausage is made. That sausage being the new issue of Empire, which is on sale now in all good, evil, and virtual newsagents. Our dynamic duo talk through the month's big c…

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Director Tulsi Gabbard Declassifies the Biden Plan to Target Political Opponents 40:02

14d ago40:02

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ODNI Director Tulsi Gabbard has just declassified the Biden administration’s Strategic Implementation Plan for the National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism and what it reveals should alarm every American. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano breaks down the newly released SIP and exposes how the federal g…

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Awakening from a Spiritual Coma: Nick Shakoour of The Chosen Speaks Out 28:41

16d ago28:41

28:41

Actor Nick Shakoour, best known for playing Zebedee on The Chosen, joins The P.A.S. Report Podcast to discuss his powerful new book, Transformer: Awakening from a Spiritual Coma. In this compelling conversation, Nick shares his journey from growing up in war-torn Lebanon to achieving Hollywood success – only to discover that fame and talent weren’t…

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Regulated Professions: What Can We Learn From Each Other? with Demi Yianni MRICS, Kirsten Hald MRICS and Maria Wiedner MRICS #188 50:41

13d ago50:41

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One of the fantastic elements to surveying is the number of routes into the profession. This week The RICS Podcast showcases three members who began their paths in other regulated professions before becoming surveyors themselves. Demi Yianni is joined this week by Kirsten Hald and Maria Wiedner to discuss their vastly different backgrounds, transfe…

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Easter Guestapalooza (Steve Coogan, Jonathan Pryce, Ray Mendoza, Alex Garland, Ludwig Göransson, Osgood Perkins), Movie Musicals, And The Oscars' Latest Stunt 1:59:21

19d ago1:59:21

1:59:21

This week's Empire Podcast (episode 664 if you're keeping score!) is more packed with goodness than your average Easter egg. Not only do Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and Alex Godfrey get into a discussion about what exactly makes a musical a musical (along with an impromptu visit to a certain mountain), but they tackle the week's movie news, includi…

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Thaddeus Kosciuszko: The Polish Patriot Who Fortified America’s Independence 15:51

20d ago15:51

15:51

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report’s America’s Founding Series, discover why Thaddeus Kosciuszko has been called “the purest son of liberty,” and how this remarkable Polish patriot played a pivotal role in shaping America’s Revolution. From his daring arrival in the colonies without letters of introduction to his ingenious fortifications at Sarat…

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Global Instability Rising: George Hill on Iran, China, and the Next Conflict 30:35

21d ago30:35

30:35

In this must-listen episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Retired FBI Supervisory Intelligence Analyst George Hill joins Professor Nick Giordano to break down the rising geopolitical instability around the globe. From the U.S. military’s shifting posture toward Iran and the potential for miscalculation in the Middle East, to China’s economic turbul…

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U.S.-Iran Talks: Will Trump Strike Iran’s Nuclear Program? 32:07

23d ago32:07

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As the U.S. and Iran engage in their first direct nuclear negotiations since the Obama administration, tensions in the Middle East are escalating. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano analyzes the implications of these high-stakes talks held in Muscat, Oman, and the potential for a U.S. military strike on Iran's nuc…

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Industry Challengers: Rethinking Embodied Carbon as an Asset with James Fiske, Betsy Brady and Ioana Orzea #187 49:57

20d ago49:57

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The MIPIM Challengers initiative creates space for the next generation of professionals to share fresh ideas and new perspectives, and this year’s winners include Betsy Brady and Ioana Orzea. Betsy & Ioana join James Fiske on this episode of The RICS Podcast to share their approach to rethinking embodied carbon as an asset, how we can educate other…

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Kevin Macdonald on One To One: John & Yoko — An Empire Podcast Interview Special 29:25

25d ago29:25

29:25

Kevin Macdonald's latest documentary, One To One: John & Yoko, is out now in cinemas around the UK, folks, and it's well worth your time for anyone with even a passing interest in John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, and their lives after The Beatles split up. But if you're a Beatlemaniac, this is manna from heaven as it not only brings you remaster…

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Ralph Fiennes & Juliette Binoche, Rami Malek & Laurence Fishburne, Christopher Landon, Movie Weddings, And Helen Returns! 1:57:56

26d ago1:57:56

1:57:56

This week's episode of the Empire Podcast is jam-packed etc. etc. Bumper-sized, and so on and so forth. But it's true, perhaps this week more than ever as Chris Hewitt sits down for chats with two pairs — first, there's Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche, who reunite almost 30 years after The English Patient for this week's Odyssey-sampling drama, …

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Forgotten Patriot of the American Revolution: The Incredible Story of George Farragut 15:50

27d ago15:50

15:50

Discover the dramatic journey of George Farragut, born Jordi Mesquida on the sun-kissed island of Menorca, who fought in the American Revolution with unyielding courage and a shattered arm to prove it. This Forgotten Patriot left behind his Spanish roots, adopted a new name, and rallied under the banner of independence. From the Battle of Sullivan’…

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Dr. Cornel West and Dr. Robert George on Truth and Division in America 31:08

28d ago31:08

31:08

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nicholas Giordano welcomes Dr. Cornel West and Dr. Robert George, co-authors of the new book Truth Matters: A Dialogue on Fruitful Disagreement in an Age of Division. As the country faces unprecedented polarization, AI-driven misinformation, and the erosion of intellectual curiosity, West and …

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Trump Tariffs Rattle Markets: Market Panic or Strategic Reset? 28:36

30d ago28:36

28:36

As markets react to President Trump’s new tariffs, Americans are starting to feel the pressure. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano breaks down the week ahead and what’s at stake. Do the American people have the resolve to support Trump’s economic strategy, or is confidence beginning to crack? With media fearmongering ramp…

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Candidate Support: Calming Nerves Before the Final Assessment with Michelle Parkes MRICS #186 41:10

27d ago41:10

41:10

The final assessment can naturally set off nerves for many candidates preparing for their presentations, so this week’s RICS podcast is centred around calming nerves and preparing to perform at your peak. Offering perspectives from the candidate side and as an assessor herself, Michelle Parkes joins Ellie Sainsbury to share strategies to calm nerve…

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Will Poulter, Amber Midthunder, Beatles, Avengers, And Farewell To Val Kilmer 1:40:20

1M ago1:40:20

1:40:20

This week's Empire Podcast sees the long-awaited return of one of our favourite guests, the wonderful British actor Will Poulter, who talks to Chris Hewitt about his role in the new movie, Death Of A Unicorn, playing a prize A-hole, and impromptu tongue-twisters. [20:38 - 33:28 approx]Another returning guest joins us this week, as the delightful Am…

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The Forgotten Founding Father: Gouverneur Morris and We the People 16:25

1M ago16:25

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In this episode of America’s Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano uncovers the remarkable story of Gouverneur Morris—the forgotten Founding Father who authored the iconic phrase “We the People.” While history often overlooks his brilliance, Morris was the penman of the Constitution, a fierce defender of national uni…

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Kirk Cameron vs. Woke Hollywood: Restoring Faith and Values 26:05

1M ago26:05

26:05

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano sits down with Kirk Cameron to discuss his brand-new children’s series, Iggy and Mr. Kirk, premiering on BRAVE Plus. As Hollywood continues to push confusing and divisive messages, Kirk is leading a bold charge to restore faith-based, character-driven programming that empowers families a…

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Exposed: The Multi-Billion Nonprofit Grift You’re Paying For 30:54

1M ago30:54

30:54

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano explores the dark underbelly of the nonprofit world – a multi-billion-dollar taxpayer-funded racket where political elites funnel public money to so-called nonprofits that push a political agenda and are packed with cronies, former officials, and even their own family members. While the …

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How Do Regulators Engage with Consumers? with Nigel Clarke, Shannett Thompson and Chris Alder #185 44:23

1M ago44:23

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Whether it’s communication with stakeholders or with the public, the importance of a regulator is key to how firms operate in the built environment. In this episode of The RICS Podcast, Shannett Thompson (Kingsley Napley) and Chris Adler (RICS) join Nigel Clarke to explore the vital role of professional regulators, and how they interact with the re…

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George MacKay, Irwin Winkler, And The Avengers Doomsday Cast Announcement 1:59:44

1M ago1:59:44

1:59:44

We start on a director's chair. We pull back to reveal its back. On it is emblazoned a name. That name? George MacKay, the wonderful star of this week's thought-provoking original movie musical, Joshua Oppenheimer's The End, who pops into the podbooth to have a good old natter [from 30:49 - 48:20 approx] with... We pull back. It's another director'…

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The Shameless Plug #1 — The May 2025 Issue 34:25

1M ago34:25

34:25

Welcome to The Shameless Plug, a brand new Empire Podcast regular show, folks. As the title suggests, every month Chris Hewitt will sit down with Empire editor, Nick de Semlyen, for a deep dive into the latest issue of Empire, bringing you the stories behind the stories and covering everything including the cover. This month's cover feature is Thun…

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Crispus Attucks, The Boston Massacre, and the Road to Revolution 15:45

1M ago15:45

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Who was Crispus Attucks, and why does his story matter in the fight for American independence? In this episode of America’s Founding Series, Professor Nick Giordano uncovers the true story behind the first martyr of the American Revolution as he separates fact from fiction and explores Attucks’ life, his role in the Boston Massacre, and how his leg…

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Are We Witnessing a Rebirth of Common Sense in America? 46:58

1M ago46:58

46:58

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano is joined by Dr. Mark Young, host of Blunt Force Truth, for a blunt and engaging conversation on the rebirth of common sense in America, the failure of Democrat leadership, and the rise of ordinary citizens pushing back. From President Trump and Elon Musk’s mission to fix the government …

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Jumanji: CWS - Episode 950 26:09

1M ago26:09

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It’s MaxFunDrive! To support the show, go to maximumfun.org/join It’s episode 950 of Jumanji: CWS with Michael Banyan. This week's guest is actor Roger Westcott LeMaigrelay. Thanks to Henry Paker and Tom Crowley.By Henry Paker, Tom Crowley

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Judges Gone Rogue: How Judicial Activism Undermines the Constitution 37:56

1M ago37:56

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The judiciary was meant to interpret laws, not rewrite them and not enforce them. Yet activist judges are going beyond their constitutional role by undermining both the executive branch and Congress’s legislative authority. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano exposes how left-wing judges are making unconstitutional…

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How the Surveying Industry Can Retain More Women in the Profession with David Hourihan FRICS, Kelly Canterford MRICS and Kevina Kakembo MRICS #184 45:00

1M ago45:00

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There are incredible female voices at the forefront of surveying across the industry, but if we’re to see a more equitable industry, the issue of retaining talent is a vital one to solve. This essential episode of The RICS Podcast talks through some of the deep-rooted issues affecting DEI in surveying today, and we hear what initiatives might creat…

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Barry Levinson, Gints Zilbalodis, Snakes On A Podcast, And The Convergence 1:43:06

2M ago1:43:06

1:43:06

It's another bumper-sized edition of the Empire Podcast this week, folks, in which Chris Hewitt sits down on Zoom with the legendary director, Barry Levinson, on the eve of the release of his new gangster movie, The Alto Knights, starring Robert De Niro, Robert De Niro and Robert De Niro's dogs. [23:31 - 40:13 approx] Then, we also hear from Gints …

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America’s Founding Series: Filippo Mazzei and the Declaration of Independence 19:25

2M ago19:25

19:25

In this first installment of America’s Founding Series, Professor Nick Giordano uncovers the forgotten story of Filippo Mazzei, an Italian immigrant whose revolutionary ideas helped shape the Declaration of Independence. While history has largely forgotten about his contributions, Mazzei’s words directly influenced Thomas Jefferson’s famous phrase,…

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Wall Street vs. Main Street: Are Trump’s Policies Changing the Game 35:38

2M ago35:38

35:38

On this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano welcomes John Fawcett, host of The Great America Show, to discuss how President Trump's policies are changing the game as he moves at an unprecedented pace to reshape the country. While some short-term pain may be inevitable, these bold actions set the stage for potential long-te…

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Hans Zimmer And Paul Dugdale: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 32:15

2M ago32:15

32:15

This week sees the release of Hans Zimmer And Friends: Diamond In The Desert, a concert film like no other, which captures the great Hans Zimmer and his band in full flow in Dubai, and also intersperses a number of revealing interviews Zimmer conducted with the likes of Christopher Nolan, Zendaya, Billie Eilish, Pharrell Williams, Denis Villeneuve,…

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Swatting, Tesla Attacks and the Left’s Escalating Violence 26:05

2M ago26:05

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Political violence is escalating as leftists increasingly use swatting as a weapon to target their opponents, putting lives at risk in an attempt to silence dissent. Meanwhile, coordinated attacks on Tesla facilities and Tesla drivers expose the left's growing intolerance toward those who don’t conform to their ideology. In this episode of The P.A.…

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Supporting Men’s Mental Health in Construction with Mark McBride Wright, Scott Pearshouse MRICS and Tomi Laguda #183 41:27

2M ago41:27

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Mental health and wellbeing is a key pillar in today’s world, and while it’s historically been more challenging for men in construction to be open, there’s more vital support now than ever before. Tomi Laguda leads a deep and honest discussion on The RICS Podcast this week with Scott Pearshouse MRICS, as he shares his own mental health journey in c…

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Episode 120 - Billy Whizzbang 1:08:34

2M ago1:08:34

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It's MaxFunDrive! To support the show, go to maximumfun.org/join Mike Shephard, Gemma Arrowsmith, Mike Wozniak, Tom Crowley, Gareth Gwynn and Linnea Sage join in this week as we learn all about Major Billy Whizzbang, the plucky bullock who served in World War 2. Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com, Soundrangers/Pond5.com, Matteocurcio/Pond5…

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Millie Bobby Brown & Chris Pratt, Michael Fassbender & Marisa Abela, Best Fourth Parts, And The Number 12 1:45:28

2M ago1:45:28

1:45:28

Welcome to episode 659 (yes, we're keeping count) of The Empire Podcast, folks. And it's a belter, as Chris Hewitt sits down on Zoom with The Electric State's Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt to talk about their favourite Russo brother, accents, and which one will attend the parade if/when Liverpool win this year's Premier League title. [23:34 -3…

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If Not Now, Then Never: America’s Last Chance to Shrink Government 29:03

2M ago29:03

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Americans overwhelmingly say the government is too big, bloated, and wasteful, but what happens when real cuts start to hurt? As tariffs hit, government spending is slashed, and bureaucratic fat is trimmed, Americans will feel the consequences. With consumer sentiment and the stock market fluctuating, how much pain are Americans willing to bear for…

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The DEI Racket is Nothing More than a Multi-Billion-Dollar Scam 33:56

2M ago33:56

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Dr. Stanley Ridgley joins The P.A.S. Report Podcast to expose the DEI racket and its devastating impact on higher education. In his new book, DEI Exposed: How the Biggest Con of the Century Almost Toppled Higher Education, Dr. Ridgley dismantles the pseudoscience behind DEI and reveals it as a multi billion dollar ideological scam that has corrupte…

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What Impacts Our Relationship with The Built Environment? featuring Nicholas Boys Smith & Olga Turner Baker MRICS #182 42:03

2M ago42:03

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The quality of spaces relies strongly on how well they’re designed to serve human experiences, so in this episode of The RICS Podcast we explore the power of placemaking. Olga Turner Baker MRICS (Managing Director, Ekkist) hosts Nicholas Boys Smith (Chair of the Office for Place and Author & Director, Create Streets) whose passion for quality space…

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Jack Huston, Bong Joon Ho, The Oscars, and The Greatness Of Gene Hackman 1:50:16

2M ago1:50:16

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This week's Empire Podcast features two cracking interviews with two directors at different stages of their career. First, actor-turned-director Jack Huston sits down on Zoom and tells Chris Hewitt how he managed to make his directorial debut, the black-and-white drama Day Of The Fight, recruiting Joe Pesci for a supporting role, and the influence …

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Trump-Zelenskyy Confrontation: What It Means for Ukraine 35:00

2M ago35:00

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A major diplomatic rift erupted in the Oval Office between President Trump, Vice President Vance, and Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy, one that could cost Ukraine dearly. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano breaks down the video clip everyone is talking about and the deeper geopolitical consequences. More importantly…

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PsyWar: Dr. Robert Malone Talks About the New World Order 38:34

2M ago38:34

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Dr. Robert Malone joins Professor Nick Giordano on The P.A.S. Report Podcast to expose the psychological warfare tactics used to control public opinion and enforce globalist agendas. In his book, PsyWar: Enforcing the New World Order, Dr. Malone details how propaganda, censorship, and surveillance have been weaponized against the American people. H…

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