The video game ramblings of Claire Wheeler, Sean Booker, and Paul Fleck.
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Hosted by CNN's Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, State of the Union features interviews with top newsmakers on politics and policy—covering Washington, the country, and the world.
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Going behind the curtain of pro wresting with legendary champion, manager and booker Murry Murkoff.
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When these three DC natives get together to talk all things pop culture it can go left pretty quick. Join Classic, Mink and Face as they talk all things celebrity gossip, sports and politics. Buckle up for this wild ride.
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The Big Hype Podcast, hosted by Jonathan Millard, is a weekly show launched in 2024 that explores the world of combat sports, including boxing, MMA, Muay Thai, and wrestling. Each episode features interviews with athletes and figures from these sports, offering listeners insight into their journeys, challenges, and future aspirations. Jonathan Millard, a licensed Master of Ceremonies and former radio presenter, brings his expertise in engaging with athletes and providing in-depth conversatio ...
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Post Reports is the daily podcast from The Washington Post. Unparalleled reporting. Expert insight. Clear analysis. Everything you’ve come to expect from the newsroom of The Post, for your ears. Martine Powers and Elahe Izadi are your hosts, asking the questions you didn’t know you wanted answered. Published weekdays around 5 p.m. Eastern time.
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Award-Winning Author and Editor Shawn Reilly Simmons gets to know her guests by asking Five Compelling Questions (plus a few bonus ones) about the writing life. Topics include finding inspiration, staying motivated, writing as a career, staying sane during the creative process, and balancing fictional and real life.
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The Diddy trial: The rise and fall of Sean Combs
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36:20In early 2023, Sean Combs — otherwise known as Diddy, Puff Daddy, Love — seemed to be on top of the world. He had a long career as a successful music producer and businessman, and he received multiple honors for his work — even getting a key to the city of New York from its mayor. But that fall, everything changed when his ex-girlfriend Casandra “C…
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Paul is officially hooked on Clair Obscur and Sean dives into Blue Prince. News is quite a bummer this week as we talk about the recent layoffs at EA, Polygon, and Giant Bomb. TDP is listener funded. Like what you hear? Want to support the show and get ad-free episodes? Head over to https://www.patreon.com/topdownperspective…
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Tribe Meeting_ Diddy Motions denied_ Tosha Scott_ Karen Huger update_ Kenya Moore_ Drake
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Waltz bounced, Trump’s 100 days, Dems eye 2028
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32:59President Donald Trump’s second term started with a record-breaking pace of executive actions. Today, senior political reporter Aaron Blake talks with White House reporter Natalie Allison and national reporter Maeve Reston about Trump’s 100-day record and how the American public feels about some of his signature actions so far. They also discuss Tr…
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Tribe Meeting_ Diddy Updates_ Meredith Marks_ TLC MUSICAL_ Target meeting_ Politricks
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Decades of trust-building in Vietnam, coming undone by Trump
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32:38On April 30, 1975, the Vietnam War came to an end, as North Vietnamese closed in on the South Vietnamese capital and thousands of American personnel frantically evacuated. The war left a devastating legacy: More than 3 million Vietnamese died and more than 58,000 U.S. troops were killed. The remains of more than 300,000 Vietnamese soldiers and 1,20…
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Tariffs are driving up clothing prices. Here’s how to shop smarter.
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24:10On May 2, the United States will start charging import fees, also known as tariffs, on small-dollar shipments from China. Those fees fundamentally alter the business model of companies like Shein and Temu, which ship low-cost goods and garments directly from factories in China to consumers. Host Colby Itkowitz speaks with Washington Post fashion cr…
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James Henneghan: From Football to Boxing - an insight
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30:53Send us a text In this episode, Jonathan Millard interviews James Henneghan, a professional boxer from Liverpool. They discuss James's journey into boxing, starting from his childhood and his father's influence. James shares his experiences in amateur boxing, including competitions in various countries, and his transition to professional boxing. Th…
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100 days of Trump's aggressive immigration overhaul
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19:06White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt and border czar Tom Homan held a briefing Monday to tout the Trump administration’s record on immigration. There, reporters asked about the recent deportation of three U.S. citizen children. According to recent polls, Trump is increasingly losing support for his hard-line approach to immigration enforcem…
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins
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46:23On CNN’s State of the Union, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer joins Dana Bash for a wide-ranging interview on Ukraine peace talks, Trump’s handling of immigration and the economy, Schumer’s future as a leader in his party, and rising antisemitism in America. Next, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins joins Dana to discuss the continued economic…
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Lisa Singh has spent the past six months working overnight on the subway platforms of New York, where homelessness, mental illness, drug addiction and crime had been unfolding as overlapping crises. Since Lisa had taken the job, a woman died after being lit on fire on an F train at Coney Island, a man was pushed into the path of an oncoming train i…
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Hegseth in turmoil, Trump’s sinking polls
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32:52Senior politics reporter Aaron Blake talks with The Washington Post’s chief correspondent covering national politics, Dan Balz, and national security reporter Abigail Hauslohner about new reporting this week about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Hegseth’s continued use of Signal, an unclassified messaging app, to share highly sensitive information …
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Clair Obscur is out and Sean can finally talk about it after weeks of holding his tongue. Claire finishes up both Mortal Kombat 11 and 1. Paul gets into Crime Scene Cleaner and Post Trauma. We start off news about an unannounced and now-cancelled Blade Runner game. We also discuss Devolver Digital's top 10 selling franchises and Outrun might be get…
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David Hogg wants "ineffective" Democrats out of Congress
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26:10David Hogg began his journey as a political activist after surviving the Parkland school shooting in 2018. Today, he’s a leader in the Democratic National Committee and co-founder of a group called Leaders We Deserve, which focuses on electing young, progressive candidates. The group’s recent announcement that it would spend $20 million to challeng…
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How DOGE birthed hundreds of whistleblowers
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25:06Since Trump unleashed Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service on the federal government, Post reporter Hannah Natanson has been deluged with messages from hundreds of federal workers. They fear for their jobs and are worried about the damage DOGE could do to crucial programs as it tries to make massive spending cuts across the government. Colby Itkowitz spea…
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América Platt was detained at Prairieland – an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Alvarado, Texas. She spent four sleepless nights on the floor because there weren’t enough beds. She had her period when she arrived, and a fever from an ear infection – but she said it took hours to access medical care or even a sanitary pad. “You’re str…
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Lucas Dube: boxing journey: challenges, growth, and future dreams.
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28:35Send us a text In this episode, Jonathan Millard welcomes Lucas Dube, a rising star in the boxing world, to discuss his journey from a young athlete to preparing for his professional debut. Lucas shares his experiences in amateur boxing, the challenges he faced, and his aspirations for a world title. The conversation highlights the importance of co…
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Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, became leader of the world's nearly 1.4 billion Catholics in 2013. Immediately, Francis made it clear that he would not be a traditional pope. He rejected the customary red slippers of the office in favor of simple black shoes, and he chose to live in a small boarding house instead of the lavish papal apart…
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, House Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer and Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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44:04On CNN’s State of the Union, Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen joins Dana Bash to discuss his trip to El Salvador to meet with deported migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Then, Dana presses House GOP Whip Rep. Tom Emmer on Trump’s standoff with the courts over his immigration policies. After, Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar tells Dana that she believes the…
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Tribe Meeting_ Women in Space_ Diddy police report_ Harvard rejects_ LaTosha Scott is back
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Tribe Meeting_ Was Bravo Kids stolen from Mister Ray_ Coachella_ Wendy Williams_ Politricks_
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How to find calm and rest in stressful times
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20:27Think you know how to take a good nap? Think again. Neuroscientist and columnist Richard Sima discusses the latest research on how to maximize the benefits. Plus, how breathing can help calm our minds. Today’s show was produced by Elana Gordon and mixed by Sean Carter. It was edited by Lucy Perkins, with help from Maggie Penman. Subscribe to The Wa…
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Sean has played the Nintendo Switch 2 and is here to talk Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Metroid Prime 4 Beyond. Paul finishes up South of Midnight. In news we discuss the ongoing pre-order situation around the Switch 2, PS5s are getting more expensive again, and Marathon's gameplay reveal. TDP is listener funded. Like what you hear? Wa…
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The world’s two largest powers are closer than ever to a full economic break. Why neither the United States nor China want to blink, and what it will take for China to survive the trade war. Read more: A week after President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs roiled global markets, his administration put China in its crosshairs, with a 145 per…
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Tribe Meeting_ Kenya v_ Porsha_ Wendy Williams_ Jay-z school_ Keri Hilson v_ Beyonce
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Since returning to the White House, President Donald Trump has used his office to threaten or punish people he says have wronged him in the past. That includes prominent law firms that have represented Democratic causes or hired attorneys who have investigated him, such as former special counsel Robert S. Mueller III. To get back on Trump’s good si…
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The mistaken deportation of Kilmar Abrego García
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27:49For the past few weeks, one man has become a focal point for President Donald Trump’s war on immigration. Kilmar Abrego García was mistakenly deported and sent to a Salvadoran prison last month. Abrego García’s deportation has become a legal battle over the rights of immigrants and the boundaries of executive power. Host Colby Itkowitz speaks with …
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Paul Ryan: A Boxer’s Path Through Adversity & Overcoming Challenges & Heading to the Grand Prix
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32:48Send us a text In this episode, Jonathan Millard interviews Paul Ryan, a professional boxer from Dublin, Ireland. Paul shares his journey from a young boy fascinated by boxing to becoming a professional athlete. He discusses his extensive amateur career, the challenges he faced transitioning to professional boxing, and the impact of COVID-19 on his…
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Tribe Meeting_ Kenya responds to Andy_ Did Dr_ Heavenly lie__ Buzbee responds to Jay-z_ Bravo Kids
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Measles is spreading. Here’s how to stay safe.
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24:07The United States is experiencing a rise in measles, the most contagious virus in the world. Many of us have questions: Is my child protected? Do I need another vaccine? What about taking vitamin A? Infectious disease experts worry that the Trump administration’s handling of the outbreak centered in West Texas is creating confusion and hindering an…
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On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper presses National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett over the confusion and turmoil caused by Trump’s tariff rollout. Then, Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren joins Jake to discuss how Democrats should respond to Trump’s economic chaos. Finally, CNN Political Commentators Brad Todd and Ashley Allison, Repu…
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Tribe Meeting_New charges for Diddy_ Russell Brand_ Wendy Williams_ Young Thug_Politricks
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Tribe Meeting_CORY BOOKER! Dr_ Heavenly drops receipts_ Diddy new lawsuit_ Wendy_ Marvin Sapp
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Deep Reads: A beloved skier, an audacious jump and the complex grief left behind
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26:29Dallas LeBeau had worked for years to make it to a top professional tour in skiing, only to stall in the standings last winter. He felt desperate to win respect. One of the last chances of the year to make some noise was by submitting a video of a jump to GoPro for a contest. In January 2024, on the drive back after a long day on the mountain, he s…
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Why this Republican is challenging Trump on tariffs
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23:11Rep. Jeff Hurd (R-Colorado) speaks with host Colby Itkowitz about why he's seeking to rein in Trump's tariffs authority and restore that power to Congress. This episode was produced by Sam Bair, with help from Peter Bresnan and Ariel Plotnick. It was edited by Maggie Penman, Reena Flores and Renita Jablonski. Thank you to Emily Anderson and Meryl K…
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Sean and Jon are back! We begin getting out some of their thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2 announcements last week and use that to talk about the news that's broken since about the Switch 2's pre-order/tariff debacle. Paul wrapped up Avowed, checked out Castlevania ReVamped and started South of Midnight, which Sean has also been playing as of last…
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Unpacking the political fallout from President Donald Trump’s pause on tariffs. Tariffs are on. Tariffs are paused. Tariffs are making stock markets go wild. Where do we go from here? Senior political reporter Aaron Blake talks with The Post’s global economics correspondent, David Lynch, and White House reporter Cat Zakrzewski about Trump’s mixed m…
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Long waits, website crashes: Social Security is breaking down
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24:11President Donald Trump and his ally Elon Musk have vowed to eliminate waste, fraud and abuse they say is rampant in the Social Security Administration, a federal program that provides more than 70 million Americans with retirement or disability income. But evidence of widespread fraud and abuse is scant, and cost-cutting at the agency has driven ou…
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How to manage your money amid turbulent tariffs
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24:21After President Donald Trump announced far-reaching tariffs last week, the stock markets immediately reacted, taking the biggest plunge since 2020. Host Colby Itkowitz speaks with personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary about how to weather the economic storm, from whether to pause on big purchases like cars to how to handle your retirement …
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Sean Arkwright: The Road to the WBC Grand Prix - From Liverpool to Saudi
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24:35Send us a text In this episode of the Big Hype Podcast, host Jonathan Millard interviews Liverpool boxer Sean Arkwright. They discuss Sean's journey into boxing, his transition from amateur to professional, and his recent return to the ring after a hiatus. Sean shares his excitement about being accepted into the WBC Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia, his …
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The global fight against HIV/AIDS, in chaos
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31:14Within hours of taking office in January, President Donald Trump issued an executive order freezing nearly all foreign aid. While exemptions were later given for some life-saving services, the move has sent the global fight against HIV/AIDS into chaos. In Kenya, clinics have closed, HIV medication is being rationed and condom dispensers are empty, …
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Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Gov. Tim Walz
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46:47On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper presses Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins for clarity on Trump’s sweeping tariffs as the economic fallout grows. Then, Democratic Gov. Tim Walz joins Jake to respond and to weigh in on what he thinks Democrats’ strategy needs to be to counter Trump. Finally, CNN Senior Political Commentator David Urban, C…
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Tribe Meeting_Oprah in trouble! Marvin Sapp kidnaps__ TD Jakes heart attack_
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GOP tariff woes, Musk's unforced error, Booker's speech
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33:16With the stock market roiling following the announcement of new tariffs, Republicans are confronting a challenge. Will they support President Donald Trump’s economic plans, even if they don’t believe in them? Or will they seek to temper his moves and draw criticism from a president who hates disloyalty? Senior reporter Aaron Blake talks with Post c…
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