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How did our democracy get replaced by a kleptocracy? Discover the truth on Master Plan, a new podcast from The Lever. Hosted by David Sirota, former speechwriter for Bernie Sanders and Oscar-nominated co-writer of Don’t Look Up, Master Plan exposes the deliberate scheme to legalize corruption in the U.S., allowing the wealthy to buy policies that benefit themselves and screw everyone else. The Lever has unearthed never-before-reported documents proving this 50-year plot was a coordinated eff ...
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In Slow Burn’s 10th season, host Josh Levin takes you back to a crucial inflection point in American history: the moment between 2000 and 2004 when Fox News first surged to power and a whole bunch of people rose up to try and stop it.You’ll hear from the hosts, reporters, and producers who built Fox News, many who’ve never spoken publicly. You’ll also hear from Fox’s biggest antagonists—the political operatives, journalists, and comedians who attacked it, investigated it, and tried to mock i ...
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Scam Goddess is an award-winning comedy podcast dedicated to fraud and all those who practice it. Every episode, the Scam Goddess herself Laci Mosley (iCarly, Better Call Saul) covers the hottest scams on the streets today while also giving in-depth breakdowns of the wildest robberies, rackets, and capers throughout history. It's like true crime, but without all the death—aka True Con! Plus, Laci's always joined by hilarious guests like Conan O'Brien, Miranda Cosgrove, Jameela Jamil, JB Smoo ...
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In 1991, Anita Hill told the world that Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas had sexually harassed her. Thirty years later, we’re still feeling the ripple effects of that testimony—in our politics and our lives. This four-part podcast explores the enduring impact of that moment, with new insights and on-the-ground stories from guests like Tarana Burke, Kerry Washington and Professor Hill herself, in her first-ever public conversation with Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, who testified 27 years af ...
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Inspiring lessons from the world's greatest thinkers and innovators. Based on the book, Think Like an Innovator, by Paul Sloane, published by Pearson. The podcasts are given by the author.
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Randal Wallace Presents : "George H. W. Bush" a five season look back at his extraordinary life, career, and his single term as President of the United States. A term that saw the high point of American Leadership around the world. In our 14th Season , we will look back at one of the most exciting election years in history. It should have been easier, George Bush had freed the world of Communism and managed the fall of a superpower without having the world fall into violent chaos. A truly re ...
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Each week, TELUS Talks with Tamara Taggart will bring exclusive conversations with experts and influencers making a difference for Canadians right now. From health and wellness, to community, to social responsibility, we’ll share stories, bust myths, provide simple and practical tips, and deliver information of value to Canadians.
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The DFL Debrief covers important political news out of Minnesota and offers behind-the-scenes insight and analysis of state and national politics, hosted by the staff of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party.
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A portal for connecting ideas on society, culture, and philosophy, shared across generations. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thanksforthewords/support
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Concierge medicine specialists tackle everything from Obamacare to Breaking Bad in this one-of-a-kind podcast. America's Free Market Doctor Tommy McElroy and co-host Tracy McElroy cover free market medicine, politics, news, music, movies, and more.
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A keen analysis of today's political and cultural landscape with commentary emanating from a conservative pro-American perspective. Objective truth, humor, and an obvious disdain for leftism are not lacking. Subscribe to help me save the Republic!
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It isn’t real. . . sorry. Brought to you by: The A-Politicos. Google: ”The A-Politicos”
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The Dishonorable Justice Clarence Thomas (w/ Chelsea Devantez)
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Comedian/writer Chelsea Devantez (Girls5Eva) returns to help break down the alleged fraud committed by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas—from accepting a slew of undisclosed gifts & vacations from major conservative donors, to tax fraud related to an RV loan, to his wife Ginni's various unethical political involvements. Plus, Chelsea tells us h…
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Episode 322 GEORGE H. W. BUSH : 1992 The Changing of the Guard (Part 4) The Contenders (Section C) - Bill Clinton
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Send us a text In this episode we introduce you to the one person who needs no introduction, Bill Clinton, the then Governor of Arkansas. He would burst onto the national stage in 1991 and quickly emerge as the Democratic Frontrunner. He raised the most money, setup the strongest organization , and used his extraordinary people skills to win the pu…
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Decoder Ring: Reconsidering One of the “Worst” TV Shows of All Time
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In 1980, a variety show debuted on NBC called Pink Lady and Jeff. Its stars were a pair of Japanese pop idols known for catchy, choreographed dance numbers. Pink Lady was inescapable in Japan: selling millions of records, appearing on TV daily, and filling arenas. But their American TV show left audiences completely bewildered. Pink Lady and Jeff a…
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How to have healthy conversations: Aftab Erfan
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Quit the seemingly endless cycle of online outrage and unproductive arguments. Aftab Erfan is the executive director of the SFU Centre for Dialogue and she is passionate about constructive conflict resolution and helping people build their communication skills. We discuss the art of constructive dialogue and how we can build space for healthy conve…
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The Swiftie Swindler (w/ Jamie Loftus)
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Jamie Loftus (Sixteenth Minute of Fame) helps tell Laci's Version of the Taylor Swift New Orleans Holiday House fan meetup that went from daydream to nightmare when superfan Rebecca Fox couldn't deliver on her many promises for the event. Plus, a listener warns us of a poppin' new scam on the streets where unsolicited checks are being sent to peopl…
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Episode 321 GEORGE H. W. BUSH : 1992 The Changing of the Guard (Part 3) The Contenders (Section B) - Pat Buchanan
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Send us a text Pat Buchanan, the tough talking, former speechwriter and aid to Richard Nixon, and former Communications Director for Ronald Reagan, steps up and challenges the President and leader of his own party in New Hampshire. His campaign will sound very familiar to you if you have followed the last three Republican Presidential Campaigns. Fo…
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Fraud Friday: The Scheming Superintendent (w/ Tracy Clayton)
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Tracy Clayton joins the Con-gregation to talk about Frank Tassone—the superintendent with a 4.0 average in fraud! Frank stole $11.2 million from a Long Island school district and was later portrayed by Hugh Jackman in the HBO movie Bad Education. Plus, we cover a good old-fashioned pyramid scheme from Tracy and Laci’s favorite white woman: Tyra Ban…
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Episode 320 GEORGE H. W. BUSH: 1992 The Changing of the Guard (Part 2) The Contenders (Section A) , and the Economy
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Send us a text In this episode we look at the daunting economic tasks George H. W. Bush has in front of him over the next year. The economy, Unemployment, Healthcare, and the ever present issues on the World Stage, are all piling up and Bush is busy putting his plans together to tackle them. We will see him in this episode start putting those plans…
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How I learned to live with anxiety: David A. Robertson
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On the outside, David A. Robertson has a loving family, a successful career as an author, and a platform to promote Indigenous perspectives, cultures and concerns. On the inside, he lives with “little monsters”: chronic, debilitating health anxiety and panic attacks accompanied, at times, by depression. David shares his mental health journey and hi…
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The Wolf of Wall Street (w/ Conan O'Brien) [Re-Release]
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Conan O'Brien, the man with "con" in his name, helps Laci discuss stock market manipulator Jordan Belfort who was famously portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in the Wolf of Wall Street. Along the way, Laci tries to teach Conan how to sound less like a cop (hint: it doesn’t work). Stay schemin' con-gregation! (Originally Released 10/26/2020) Buy Laci's …
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Episode 319 GEORGE H. W. BUSH: 1992 The Changing of the Guard (Part 1) The State of the Union
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Send us a text In our first episode of our fourteenth season, we open with arguably one of the high points of the George H. W. Bush years. When he opened the 1992 State of the Union address he could legitimately say"The State of our Union is strong", for in the past year, he had vanquished a dictator in the Middle East, and he had managed the colla…
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Decoder Ring: A Feel-Good Story About the End of the World
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The fear that the Earth could be destroyed by a killer asteroid is an anxiety that pops up all the time in fiction and is grounded in fact. But funnily enough—actually being pancaked by a giant space rock? Not something you need to spend a whole lot of time worrying about! And that’s because a bunch of NASA scientists and engineers are already worr…
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Fraud Friday: The Coupon Trap House (w/ Nicole Parker)
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Comedian Nicole Parker (Mad TV, The Neighborhood Listen) is here to discuss the inspiration behind the Kristen Bell movie Queenpins: a group of housewives who ran a multi-million dollar fraudulent coupon operation. Plus, somebody’s scamming Nickelback fans. Stay schemin' con-gregation! (Originally Released 08/30/2021) Laci’s book is out now! Order …
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Donald Trump’s campaign promises include mass deportations, targeting journalists, and other extraordinary acts. His blueprint? Project 2025—a 900-page Heritage Foundation policy manifesto aimed at reshaping the federal government, centered on "Schedule F," a directive that would expose federal workers to political influence and grant Trump sweepin…
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Decoder Ring: The Wrongest Bird in Movie History
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There is a prominent bird in the 2000 film Charlie’s Angels that makes absolutely no sense. This so-called Pygmy Nuthatch doesn’t look or sound like it should, or live where the characters say it does. The bird is so elaborately wrong that it has haunted the birding community, including Slate’s very own Forrest Wickman, for almost a quarter of a ce…
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Tom Jarrell A Tribute to the great ABC Newsman 1935 - 2024
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Send us a text In this brief bonus episode we take just a few minutes to remember the career of the great ABC News reporter Tom Jarrell who passed away in October 2024. Jarrell covered some of the biggest stories of the last half of the 20th century. He most notably was in Memphis covering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr when King was assassinated in 196…
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Reflecting on Indigenous Veterans Day: Clarence Wolfleg Sr.
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First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in Canada have a long tradition of military service. The challenges they faced often extended to their post-service life, as many Indigenous war veterans didn’t receive equal treatment compared to other veterans in Canada. Clarence Wolfleg Sr. is a deeply respected veteran and Elder from the Siksika Nation and …
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BONUS: The Master Planners’ Election (With Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse)
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In a special Master Plan bonus episode, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse joins David Sirota to break down the impact of the Supreme Court’s’ 2010 Citizens United ruling on 2024's super PAC spending spree. The two dig into billionaires like Elon Musk openly backing candidates and the hidden power of dark money, and discuss current reforms efforts to bring…
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Whatever happened to selling out? The defining concern of Generation X has become a relic from another era. How that happened is best illustrated by one of the idea’s last gasps, when in 2001, Oprah Winfrey invited author Jonathan Franzen to come on her show to discuss his new novel The Corrections. A month later, she withdrew the invitation, kicki…
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Fraud Friday: The Tinder Swindler (w/ Miles Gray)
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Miles Gray (The Daily Zeitgeist) joins the Con-gregation to break down the greatest schemer in modern love, conman Simon Leviev who used Tinder to connect with women and manipulate them into supporting his lavish lifestyle. We swipe right! (Originally Released 06/15/2020) Laci’s book is out now! Order “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Gri…
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GEORGE H. W. BUSH 1992 The Changing of the Guard Preview
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Send us a text In 1992, as the Cold War had come to an end, George H. W. Bush was up for re-election. It should have been a cake walk. Bush had accomplished more in three years than many Presidents accomplish in 8 years. He had presided over the end of the Cold War, victory in the Gulf War, and in Panama, he had bailed out the Savings and Loans, pa…
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Decoder Ring: Calling Dick Tracy! It’s Warren Beatty Again
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(While we work on the next season of Slow Burn we're showcasing new episodes from Slate's narrative podcast Decoder Ring.) Oscar-winner Warren Beatty first secured the rights to the comic book character Dick Tracy in the lead up to his 1990 movie adaptation. Decades later, Beatty kept playing Tracy in bizarre late-night specials airing on cable TV,…
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Episode 318 GEORGE H. W. BUSH The Fall of the Soviet Union (Part 4) The Soviet Union Ends
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Send us a text In our Season finale of the historic year that was 1991, we look at the end of the Cold War, the fall of the Soviet Union itself. It began in a bloody revolution that saw the execution of not only Czar Nicholas the second but also his entire family including his young daughters. In the 69 years it officially existed and in the five y…
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The intersection of medicine and inclusivity: Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa
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Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa dreamed of becoming a doctor her entire life. But as a psychiatry resident, Chika quickly learned that medical school and a medical career are not immune to systemic discrimination. She discusses her journey through medical school and residency, advocating for change and her new memoir: Unlike the Rest: A Doctor’s Story.…
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We all live in the master planners’ world now, immersed in an ocean of corruption. The 2024 Republican presidential campaign is bankrolled by billionaires, while corporate interests’ power was in full display at the 2024 Democratic National Convention. What will it take to reclaim our democracy? Is there any hope of reversing the master plan? Maste…
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The Top 10 Scammers of All Time - PART 2 (w/ Oscar Montoya)
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In the first part of our 5-year Scamaversary countdown we covered Shaun King, Anna Delvey, George Santos, Colton Harris Moore, & Caroline Calloway. In this thrilling conclusion, all-star guest Oscar Montoya helps us rank #5 through #1 on our list. Perhaps you'll see names like Elizabeth Holmes, Billy McFarland, Bernie Madoff, and Hilaria Baldwin...…
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Episode 317 GEORGE H. W. BUSH The Fall of the Soviet Union (Part 3) A look at Boris Yeltsin
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Send us a text In over a thousand years of Russian history only one man can lay claim as having been elected directly from the people. His name was Boris Yeltsin. He is the man who pushed the Soviet Union over the cliff and then became the leader of the fledgling Russian Federation. He stood on a tank in defiance of a coup that was trying to seize …
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Fraud Friday: The Varsity Blues College Admissions Scandal (w/ Jojo T. Gibbs)
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Jojo T. Gibbs (Past Lives, BET's Twenties) sits down with Laci to unpack the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal that involved actors Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin. These parents spent THAT much money on their dumb kids? Damn, Felicity Huffman really puts the "Desperate" in Desperate Housewives. Stay schemin’ Con-gregation! (Originally Re…
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Episode 316 GEORGE H.W. BUSH The Fall of the Soviet Union (Part 2) A look at Mikhail Gorbachev Part B
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Send us a text In our second part of our look at both the fall of the Soviet Union and of its final leader Mikhail Gorbachev, we look back at his life and his career. we listen to the man himself and hear his thoughts after the dissolution of the Soviet Union had occurred. We will also examine one of the ultimate of ironies for this historic figure…
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