Best Split The Defense Podcasts (2025)

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Trump Doesn’t Rule Out Pardon For Ghislaine Maxwell 47:55

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3d ago47:55

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President Donald Trump denied again today that he was briefed on his name appearing in files tied to the Jeffrey Epstein case, despite reports by CNN and other outlets on the briefing. The administration remains dogged by public criticism over its handling of the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Dissenting letter blasts Trump administration’s cuts to NASA 48:29

3d ago48:29

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Unsafe space. 100s of current and former NASA employees -- including our guest -- are warning the agency’s leadership against budget cuts they say will compromise human safety and undermine NASA’s core mission. A big ask. An Inuit leader tells us Prime Minister Mark Carney has reassured him the government will consult Indigenous communities about p…

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DOJ’s #2 Speaks With Epstein’s Accomplice 48:24

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Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said he will continue his interview with Ghislaine Maxwell for a second day Friday after meeting with her Thursday. Blanche and Maxwell met at the US attorney’s office in Tallahassee, Florida, as President Donald Trump continues to face backlash over the Jeffrey Epstein saga. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…

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Hockey Canada players found not guilty of sexual assault 49:08

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An Ontario justice found five former players of Canada’s world junior hockey team not guilty of sexually assaulting the woman known as E.M. We hear from a legal expert on violence and sports on what the long-term impact of the trial may be. A year after wildfire destroyed her home in Jasper, Alta., one resident says she's proud of how far she, her …

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No Cartridge 295 - Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy Ending 1 (Patreon Repost) 21:06

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On the eve of the second ending episode posting on the patreon, this solo episode drops on the main feed! A thorough examination of visual novels, the nature of 100 line as an intervention into the genre, and what I expect from finishing 100 endings bit by bit. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Idaho Killer Sent To Prison For Life; Motive Remains A Secret 47:38

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Bryan Kohberger has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murders of four University of Idaho students. Kohberger declined to speak during the hearing and the victims’ families remain in the dark about his motive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy CNN

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World court rules a sustainable environment is a human right 49:54

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A Canadian lawyer representing small island states most affected by climate change calls it an "extraordinary day" after a major ruling by the UN's highest court. Rare protests in Ukraine call out new legislation that brings some of the country's anti-corruption bodies under the president's control. An Alberta woman describes seeing her infant daug…

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Trump’s DOJ Requests Meeting “Soon” With Ghislaine Maxwell 48:41

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The Department of Justice said Tuesday it has reached out to Jeffrey Epstein’s former associate Ghislaine Maxwell for a meeting amid backlash over the administration’s handling of files related to Epstein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy CNN

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‘I don’t even have one gram of flour in my home’ 46:47

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A mom in Gaza tells us she can only provide one meal a day for her and her four children -- and she says that makes her one of the lucky ones as more than a dozen people die of starvation in the last 24 hours. We hear from a reporter who uncovered a pattern of nightmare scenarios involving the premature collection of organs, following changes to th…

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Vikings' retooled offensive line inching toward debut as training camp begins 43:52

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss what they heard from Tuesday's news conference with general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O'Connell on the day that veterans reported for training camp. When will we see the new O-line together? What about J.J. McCarthy's outlook? Will Josh Metellus practice if he's not newly …

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Amid Demands For Epstein Files, Trump Releases MLK Jr. Records 48:12

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The Trump administration has released records of the FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr. The release involves more than 240,000 pages of records that had been under a court-imposed seal since 1977, when the FBI first gathered the records and turned them over to the National Archives and Records Administration. Learn more about your ad choi…

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Report alleges abuses at Florida immigration centres 46:15

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The report’s author - from Human Rights Watch - tells us she wasn't prepared for what she heard from detainees. As the US president and commerce secretary continue to push Canada to open its markets, a dairy farmer tells us why she’s worried her industry -- and supply management -- may face concessions. A Calgary couple out for a weekend hike has a…

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DOJ Asks Court To Release Grand Jury Testimony In Epstein Case 45:46

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The Trump administration’s chaotic handling of the so-called Jeffrey Epstein files continued Friday as the Justice Department asked a federal judge to make public years-old grand jury testimony made behind closed doors against the convicted sex offender. In its filing, the department justified releasing the heretofore secret evidence as “a matter o…

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She’s an independent running against Pierre Poilievre 51:01

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Newcomer candidate Sarah Spanier introduces herself to voters in the Alberta riding of Battle River-Crowfoot, where she'll be facing off against the Conservative Party leader next month. A lawyer working with undocumented families in Los Angeles explains how she’s helping parents prepare for the possibility that they’ll be deported without their ki…

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WSJ: ’03 Birthday Letter To Epstein Bore Trump’s Name, Naked Woman Drawing 48:33

11d ago48:33

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A collection of letters gifted to Jeffrey Epstein for his 50th birthday in 2003 included a note bearing Donald Trump’s name and an outline of a naked woman, according to a Wall Street Journal report published Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy CNN

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Mall fire in Iraq kills dozens of shoppers and workers 50:35

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A reporter describes the scene -- and tells us about her conversations with family members looking for relatives. A BC hereditary chief who was at today's meeting with the Prime Minister tells us Mark Carney said nothing to convince him that Ottawa will respect Indigenous rights. Brazil is poised to make it a lot easier for companies to get permits…

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No Cartridge 294 - At the Drive-in! Wing Commander! 58:42

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Liv and Trevor wade into the extremely disappointing but also kind of promising but mostly disappointing WING COMMANDER. Thrill at Matthew Lillard and Ginny Holder (of Death in Paradise fame) being asked to save an entire movie's plot! It's all here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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DOJ Fires Comey’s Daughter; Had Prosecuted Epstien, Maxwell 48:11

12d ago48:11

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Maurene Comey, a federal prosecutor in Manhattan and the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, has been fired from her job in the Southern District of New York, according to people familiar with the situation. Comey was a prosecutor in the case against accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and more recently against Sean “Diddy” Combs. The r…

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Non-binary American’s deportation halted by Canadian Judge 49:14

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Justice Julie Blackhawk ruled that the pre-removal risk assessment failed to consider the current conditions for gender-diverse people in the U.S., a decision that could open the door to gender-diverse people who fear persecution. Israel launches airstrikes on Damascus as sectarian violence engulfs southern Syria. Our guest says she's lost contact …

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Trump Says Comey, Obama “Made Up” Epstein Files 47:04

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Some of President Donald Trump’s most loyal allies in Congress aren’t satisfied by his decision to not release additional files from the Jeffrey Epstein case, and it’s threatening to deepen the MAGA divide he now faces from his base. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Former Epstein Lawyer Speaks Out As MAGA Calls For Probe Into Files 47:50

14d ago47:50

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Jeffrey Epstein’s former attorney joins as the controversy over the Epstein files turns into political quicksand for the president. Plus, Barack Obama tells Democrats to toughen up. Will his party listen? Also, Trump’s dramatically new tone on Russia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Fauja Singh - the world’s oldest marathoner - dies at 114 51:40

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People around the world are mourning the death of the supercentenarian -- who started his remarkable career as a runner in his eighties. Excavation begins at the site of one of Ireland's former mother-and-baby homes -- where hundreds of infants were buried in an unmarked grave. And our guest helped bring the truth to light. A data leak put thousand…

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An Ode to Crunch: A Defense of Mathematical Storytelling 1:04:36

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In this episode, we're tackling one of the most controversial topics in tabletop gaming—and no, we're not talking about "edition wars" or "alignment arguments." The hosts explore the art and science of crunchy game mechanics, diving into why complex systems aren't the enemy of good storytelling but rather a powerful tool for creating memorable narr…

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‘We could see flames on the treetops:’ Pikangikum evacuates 49:35

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A fire burning near Pikangikum First Nation in Ontario has knocked out the electricity -- making a bad situation worse for people waiting to evacuate. Chief Paddy Peters tells us this wouldn't have happened if the government had given more warning. A new UN report suggests hundreds of people in Gaza have been killed over a six-week span at or near …

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Judge Rules Against Trump, Blocks Immigration Raid Tactics In L.A. 47:49

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US District Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong, an appointee of former President Joe Biden, ordered that DHS must develop guidance for officers to determine “reasonable suspicion” outside of the apparent race or ethnicity of a person, the language they speak or their accent, “presence at a particular location” such as a bus stop or their occupation.…

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How seriously should Canada take Trump’s trade threats? 50:57

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U-S President Donald Trump threatens Canada -- again -- with another tariff hike. Even as the two countries are talking at the negotiating table. The president of an organization representing Canadian manufacturers says his members are already hurting -- but hope for a deal springs eternal. Critics say Alberta’s new policies for school libraries ar…

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Judge Puts New Block On Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order 47:43

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A federal judge agreed to issue a new nationwide block against President Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship. The ruling from District Judge Joseph Laplante is significant because the Supreme Court last month curbed the power of lower court judges to issue nationwide injunctions, while keeping intact the ability of plainti…

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The troubled path forward for the global fight against AIDS 47:23

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The head of UNAIDS says it is painful -- and cruel -- to watch life-saving progress erode because of Donald Trump's abrupt cuts to funding. She tells us there are solutions, but they'll only work if countries like Canada step in to fill the void. Amid the immigration crackdown in the U.S., one Quebec border crossing sees a surge in asylum applicati…

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No Cartridge 293 - Unbeatable is Coming! feat RJ Spellman 1:41:16

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I welcome DCELL's RJ Spellman on the show to discuss the studio's upcoming rhythm/minigame/anime/critique extravaganza UNBEATABLE. We talk about the demo, the struggles of making a game, what we can expect from the full piece, how a project changes over time, and we go off on hundreds, if not thousands, of tangents. It's good radio folks. Learn mor…

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Sources: FEMA’s Flood Response Slowed By Noem’s Cost Controls 47:47

19d ago47:47

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As monstrous floodwaters surged across central Texas late last week, officials at the Federal Emergency Management Agency leapt into action, preparing to deploy critical search and rescue teams and life-saving resources, like they have in countless past disasters. But almost instantly, FEMA ran into bureaucratic obstacles, four officials inside the…

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Will Russia’s latest attacks sour Trump on Putin? 49:19

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After a barrage of drone attacks from Russia, a Ukrainian MP in Kyiv calls a timely renewal of support from the U.S. "a matter of pure survival." Choked by wildfire smoke, a Manitoba Cree community works to get its most vulnerable people out to safety. But their deputy chief tells us that won't happen until his people have somewhere safe to go. Tor…

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Texas Gov: 170+ Missing From Floods; Death Toll Rises To 111 48:07

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More than 160 people are known to be missing in Kerr County as a result of the flooding in central Texas, according to Gov. Greg Abbott, who cited “combined law enforcement efforts.” At least a dozen others are missing in other parts of the state, he said. Separately, officials confirmed that more than 110 people have died. Learn more about your ad…

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How big of a problem is extremism in the Canadian military? 46:59

20d ago46:59

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Members of the Canadian military are accused of being part of an extremist plot. An expert says the case should serve as a clear-wake up call to growing anti-government sentiment and radicalization in the ranks. Dozens of people are still missing in Texas. The Archbishop of San Antonio talks to us about the long process of healing ahead for the fam…

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The Trial: After the Verdict 45:46

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Last week, the jury in USA v. Sean Combs returned a split verdict. Reactions have been split, too. Lots of people have weighed in -- from Sean Combs’ family to other celebrities, to you: our listeners. As we wrap up trial coverage, ABC News Legal Contributor Brian Buckmire sits down with ABC’s Tonya Simpson to dissect the verdict and process what i…

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Urgent Search Underway For 24 People Still Missing In TX Floods 48:08

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More than 100 people have died after devastating floods hit central Texas. Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp that sits along the Guadalupe River, has confirmed that 27 campers and counselors died in weekend floods. Ten campers and one counselor are still unaccounted for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Harrowing stories from an eyewitness to the Texas floods 49:01

21d ago49:01

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The owner of an RV park in Kerrville, TX tells us about trying to rescue campers after the deadly flash floods hit -- and her fears that so many victims are still unaccounted for. And a Texas rescue volunteer tells us about trekking through mud for hours in the hopes of finding flood survivors. She says that in all her years as a first responder, s…

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As wildfire closes in a MB town packs its bags - again 45:53

24d ago45:53

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People in Lynn Lake, Manitoba are forced to leave their town because of an out-of-control wildfire -- just two weeks after they were allowed to return after fleeing another out-of-control wildfire. Our guest tells us what the passage of Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" -- with its deep cuts to Medicaid -- is likely to mean for millions of Am…

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Decades after Jonestown, the massacre site opens to tourists 46:46

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Guyana is confronting the legacy of a deadly 1978 cult tragedy, where more than 900 people died. A private tour company has recently started taking visitors to see the site. A guide tells us he's proud of the work -- even if survivors are giving it mixed reviews. The legal director for the National Council of Canadian Muslims talks about opening he…

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Judge Denies Bail, Cites Combs’ Violence And Illegal Conduct 48:29

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Sean “Diddy” Combs was denied bail after a jury found him guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution this morning. The judge cited Combs’ history of violence and past illegal conduct while explaining why he declined to release Combs as he awaits sentencing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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The Trial: Split Verdict 14:32

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The jury in USA v. Sean Combs returned a verdict in his trial Wednesday morning. They found him guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, but not guilty on the more serious charges he faced. ABC New Legal Contributor Brian Buckmire brings us this breaking news episode, sharing his reactions to the verdict, as well as what to…

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Sean Combs gets a split verdict from a New York jury 43:20

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We'll hear from a reporter who was there to capture the chaotic reaction outside the courthouse. The head of a French hotel and restaurant association reacts to the country's new limits on outdoor smoking -- by saying that if they come for his patios, it would be a drag. On the fourth anniversary of the deadly fire in Lytton, B.C., one first respon…