Best Colette Media Podcasts (2025)

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How DOGE is Remaking the US Government w/ Makena Kelly | Tech Won't Save Us 53:00

1d ago53:00

53:00

Paris Marx is joined by Makena Kelly to discuss how Elon Musk’s DOGE is reshaping the US government and the consequences that has for government employees and the wider public. Makena Kelly is a senior writer at WIRED and writes the weekly Politics Lab newsletter. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcir…

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Elon Musk’s First Political Contributions of 2025; plus The History of Culture Wars | Start Making Sense 38:35

2d ago38:35

38:35

The first big election of 2025 will be in Wisconsin, which elects a new Supreme Court Justice on April 1. Elon Musk is spending hundreds of millions in that race. That’s both a threat, and an opportunity for Democrats. On this episode of Start Making Sense, John Nichols will comment. Also: How did we end up with Trump back in the White House? We go…

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A Stable, Post-Unipolar World w/ Trita Parsi and Aslı Bâli | American Prestige 56:10

3d ago56:10

56:10

On this episode of American Prestige, Danny and Derek are joined by Trita Parsi, executive vice president of the Quincy Institute, and Aslı Bâli, professor of law at Yale Law School and nonresident fellow at Quincy, to talk about the Institute’s Better Order Project, a collaboration between over 130 people from more than 40 countries creating propo…

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5 Tips for Wearing Your Wardrobe Outcasts 26:26

4d ago26:26

26:26

When you sew clothes that you don’t end up wearing, it feels like a huge waste of time and energy. You might beat yourself up and it can affect your confidence. But sometimes those wardrobe outcasts just need a fresh perspective. We’ll share some new ways for you to consider these outcasts that might help you start to wear them again.…

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Trump and Putin Talk Ukraine Ceasefire, M23 Continues DRC Advance, Sudan's Military Makes Gains | American Prestige 44:34

7d ago44:34

44:34

On this week's news roundup from American Prestige: Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin agree to start bilateral peace talks for the war in Ukraine (1:05), with anticipated fallout for the latter nation (6:17); Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth makes some frank comments on Europe, Ukraine, and NATO (8:06); an update on the situation in Israel-Palestine…

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The Tech Oligarchy’s Campaign Against the Media | Tech Won't Save Us 53:24

8d ago53:24

53:24

Paris Marx is joined by Eoin Higgins to discuss how tech billionaires changed the media ecosystem and made it profitable for influential voices to shift to the political right. Eoin Higgins is a journalist and the author of Owned: How Tech Billionaires on the Right Bought the Loudest Voices on the Left. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/…

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The Courts v. Trump and Musk | Start Making Sense 39:24

9d ago39:24

39:24

Trump has lost a series of major legal battles in the last week, where courts have ruled that key executive orders of his are unconstitutional. But what happens if Trump defies the courts? David Cole comments—he recently stepped down as national legal director of the ACLU to return to teaching law at Georgetown University. Also: “One of the most im…

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American Jews, Israel, and Palestine w/ Peter Beinart | American Prestige 57:23

10d ago57:23

57:23

On this episode of American Prestige, Peter Beinart speaks with Danny and Derek about his book Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning, American Jews’ conception of and relationship with Israel, and how things have changed since the start of the genocide in Gaza. They explore why Peter centers being Jewish at this moment, what he’s …

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Gardening Wisdom That Changed Our Sewing Lives Forever 26:56

11d ago26:56

26:56

In today’s episode, we're talking about how thinking about your handmade wardrobe as a garden can teach you more patience, resilience, and long term thinking. We'll cover how both gardening and sewing can help you cultivate patience, joy, and the powerful experience of building something from scratch.…

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Rubio in Latin America, M23 Ceasefire Ends, Trump Proposes Gaza Takeover | American Prestige 41:02

14d ago41:02

41:02

On this week's news roundup from American Prestige: Donald Trump proposes the US take over the Gaza Strip (0:32), prompting mixed responses at home (9:16) as well as abroad (15:18); the US vows to return to a "maximum pressure" Iran policy (17:08); in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the M23 ceasefire fizzles out (20:04); Trump threatens…

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How Spotify Remade the Music Industry w/ Liz Pelly | Tech Won't Save Us 1:05:46

15d ago1:05:46

1:05:46

On this episode of Tech Won't Save Us, we're joined by Liz Pelly to discuss how Spotify changes how we listen to music and the broader impacts it has on the wider music industry. Liz Pelly is a music journalist and the author of Mood Machine. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Mobilizing Against Trump in Week 3: Rebecca Solnit and Leah Greenberg | Start Making Sense 40:49

16d ago40:49

40:49

Understanding our power: “If you’re always consumed by the next outrage, you can’t look closely at the last one.” (Ezra Klein) Last week, Trump tried to stop payment of all federal grants and assistance. But people rose up in protest, and within a day Trump rescinded the entire effort. How did we do it? What does that tell us about him--and about o…

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M23, the DRC, and Rwanda w/ Marie-Rose Tshite | American Prestige 48:09

17d ago48:09

48:09

On this episode of American Prestige, Derek speaks with Marie-Rose Tshite, a peacebuilding advocate and Ph.D. student in Political Science with a concentration in Feminist Comparative and International Politics at the University of Cincinnati, about M23 and the situation in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). They explore the group’s origins,…

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10 Tips to Design Your Wardrobe for Comfort 36:26

18d ago36:26

36:26

Today, we're sharing our favorite ten tips for designing a wardrobe that actually feels good every day!

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Project 2025 For Real w/Chris Lehmann | Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer 36:43

20d ago36:43

36:43

Running for president last year, Donald Trump disowned Project 2025, the laundry list of radical demands gathered together by right-wing think tanks. Trump claimed Project 2025 had no influence on him and was only being raised by Democrats as a political attack. But now Trump is in power, he’s enacting an agenda of dismantling the welfare state tha…

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Sudan Army Advances, IDF Remains in Lebanon, US Foreign Aid Freeze | American Prestige 43:34

21d ago43:34

43:34

This week: in Israel-Palestine, detainees were exchanged on Thursday (0:31), the IDF continues its operation in the West Bank (6:05), an update on the humanitarian situation in Gaza (7:40), and Trump proposes the idea of ethnically cleansing the Strip (10:34); in Lebanon, the IDF ignores its withdrawal deadline (15:02); in Syria, the political tran…

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The Problem With Cyberlibertarianism w/ Chris Gilliard | Tech Won't Save Us 58:08

22d ago58:08

58:08

On this episode of Tech Won't Save Us, Paris Marx is joined by Chris Gilliard to discuss David Golumbia's final book Cyberlibertarianism and how right-wing politics shaped how we think about the internet. Chris Gilliard is co-director of the Critical Internet Studies Institute and author of the forthcoming book Luxury Surveillance, coming in 2026. …

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Chris Hayes: How Trump Wins the Battle for Attention | Start Making Sense 31:08

23d ago31:08

31:08

Our attention is limited. That makes it valuable, Chis Hayes says– not just to us, but to those who’d like to exploit it. Chris’s new book is The Sirens’ Call: How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource; before he became host of “All in with Chris Hayes” on MSNBC, he was The Nation’s Washington Correspondent. Also: Your Minnesota Mom…

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Decolonization as Advocacy, Pt. 2 w/ Lydia Walker | American Prestige 55:24

24d ago55:24

55:24

On this episode of American Prestige, Lydia Walker, historian at Ohio State University, is back with Danny and Derek to conclude the conversation about her book States-in-Waiting: A Counternarrative of Global Decolonization. This time, the group explores post-colonial states following colonial borders, how business interests shaped things in states…

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Transform Your Sewing Space into a Creative Sanctuary 20:33

25d ago20:33

20:33

Your sewing space is more than just a place to stitch—it’s where your creativity thrives. Whether you have a dedicated room, a corner in your living room, or even a repurposed closet, transforming your space into a creative sanctuary can inspire you and make every sewing session more joyful. Here are eight tips to help you create a sewing space tha…

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Trump's First Week, Colombia Rebel Fighting, M23 Advances in DRC | American Prestige 50:25

28d ago50:25

50:25

On this week's American Prestige news roundup: in Gaza, the ceasefire takes effect (0:37), allowing a surge of humanitarian aid (3:51), the latter being partly facilitated by Hamas’s police force back in power (5:50). Meanwhile, an agreement on the second phase of the ceasefire remains to be seen (7:56); the IDF launches a new operation in the West…

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The New Tech Oligarchy w/ Gaby Del Valle | Tech Won't Save Us 52:48

29d ago52:48

52:48

On this episode of Tech Won't Save Us, Paris Marx is joined by Gaby Del Valle to discuss the inauguration of Donald Trump and what the tech oligarchy hopes to get from their relationship with him. Gaby Del Valle is a policy reporter at The Verge and is working on a book on ecofascism that will be released by Bloomsbury in 2027. Advertising Inquirie…

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How We Got Here, plus Thanking the Undocumented | Start Making Sense 31:21

1M ago31:21

31:21

How Trump ‘won’: In 2024, 244 million Americans were eligible to vote. 31.5% voted for Trump, 30.6 % voted for Harris, 38% did not vote. Trump won the same share of the eligible voters as he did four years ago (32%), But Harris’s share of eligible voters fell by 3.5 points compared to Biden. Why did 7 million Democratic voters stay home? Harold Mey…

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Decolonization as Advocacy, Pt. 1 w/ Lydia Walker | American Prestige 48:11

1M ago48:11

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On this episode of American Prestige, we speak with Lydia Walker, historian at Ohio State University, about her book States-in-Waiting: A Counternarrative of Global Decolonization. The group discusses narratives of decolonization that Lydia wanted to challenge before exploring the “transnational advocacy network” and non-state actors she features i…

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10 Tips for Learning to Sew: A Conversation with Glory Allan 44:52

1M ago44:52

44:52

If you've ever wanted to dive into the world of sewing but didn’t know where to start, you’re not alone. Glory Allan, a self-taught sewing enthusiast and popular creator on YouTube and TikTok, knows exactly how it feels to be a beginner. In our recent conversation, he shared invaluable insights and practical tips for anyone embarking on their sewin…

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Gaza Ceasefire, Yoon Arrested, & Farewell to Biden | American Prestige 39:42

1M ago39:42

39:42

On this week's news roundup from American Prestige: the terms and concerns of the Gaza ceasefire (0:30); Lebanon elects new PM Nawaf Salam (8:02); worries arise over foreign fighters in Syria’s new administration (12:21); in Sudan, the military takes Wad Madani, leading to reprisal killings (14:40); Somalia and Ethiopia agree to restore full relati…

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How to See Tech Like a Luddite w/ Jathan Sadowski | Tech Won't Save Us 1:02:51

1M ago1:02:51

1:02:51

On this episode of Tech Won't Save Us, Paris Marx is joined by Jathan Sadowski to discuss the relationship between technology and capitalism, and what lessons can be taken from the Luddites to properly assess and understand these systems. Jathan Sadowski is is the author of The Mechanic and the Luddite: A Ruthless Criticism of Technology and Capita…

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The DNC v. Trump, plus Solidarity v. Trump | Start Making Sense 37:06

1M ago37:06

37:06

As we prepare for Trump to take office next week, we're getting ready to challenge him and his people in the upcoming elections later this year. But before that, we have an important election in the next few weeks: the Democratic National Committee will elect a new chair on February 1 to prepare for the battles and the campaigns to come. For our an…

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Israeli Domestic Politics w/ Udi Greenberg | American Prestige 47:21

1M ago47:21

47:21

On this episode of American Prestige, Udi Greenberg, associate professor of history at Dartmouth, is back on the podcast to talk about the state of politics within Israel. We discuss the major factors driving domestic politics, the ruling coalition, ultra-Orthodox military exemption, the “centrist” faction, Yoav Gallant, the politics around nationa…

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Best Habits for Staying Organized With Your Sewing 27:24

1M ago27:24

27:24

Staying organized can feel like a monumental task, but in reality, it’s a series of small, consistent habits that make all the difference. Whether you’re new to sewing or have years of experience, staying organized can bring more intention and joy to your creative process. In this week’s podcast episode, Sarai and Haley share practical habits for s…

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Justin Trudeau’s Exit and Canada’s Rocky Future in the Trump Era | The Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer 41:34

1M ago41:34

41:34

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Jeet Heer and Nora Loreto on how political disarray in Canada’s political elite in the face of MAGA taunting. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy The Nation Magazine

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Lebanon Elects a President, Afghanistan and Pakistan Skirmish at the Border, and Trump Embraces Imperialism | American Prestige 47:58

1M ago47:58

47:58

On this episode of American Prestige, Danny and Derek return to the newsroom for the first time in 2025! This week for our news roundup: the transition process continues in Syria (1:48) as the US government beginning relations with the new Syrian leadership (7:11), but fighting continues between Turkey and the SDF (10:25); in Lebanon, the IDF faces…

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What Netflix Has Done to Movies w/ Will Tavlin | Tech Won’t Save Us 1:06:23

1M ago1:06:23

1:06:23

On this episode of Tech Won’t Save Us, Paris Marx is joined by Will Tavlin to discuss how the Netflix model transformed film into the Typical Netflix Movie and how the company uses claims about data to deceive the public. Will Tavlin is a New York-based writer who has written for n+1, Bookforum, and the Columbia Journalism Review. Advertising Inqui…

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Defending the Undocumented, plus Uncovering Hidden Wealth | Start Making Sense 46:29

1M ago46:29

46:29

On this episode of Start Making Sense: Trump’s ‘dictatorship on day one’ will feature executive orders to deport undocumented residents. Ahilan Arulanantham, co-director of the Center for Immigration Law & Policy at UCLA Law School, will explain the legal strategy to be deployed by the sanctuary states and cities, Also: Not everything is about Dona…

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Y2K: The Future That Never Was w/ Colette Shade | American Prestige 1:10:29

2M ago1:10:29

1:10:29

On this episode of American Prestige, Danny and Derek speak with Colette Shade, who just released her debut collection of essays Y2K: How the 2000s Became Everything (Essays on the Future That Never Was). They discuss the fine line between ordinary nostalgia and lamenting the decline in material conditions, the advent of the internet and how it sha…

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10 Winter Fabrics You’ll Love to Sew 25:33

2M ago25:33

25:33

I like to shop for fabric seasonally, and it helps to have a list of tried-and-true fabrics that work well for each season. It also helps to get really familiar with the qualities of each fabric, so you can pair it to the right project. In this episode of the Seamwork Radio podcast, I’m sharing 10 of my favorite winter fabrics to help you stay warm…

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The Paranoid Style of David Samuels | The Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer 45:30

2M ago45:30

45:30

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, David Klion and Matt Duss on a popular right-wing fabulist. Has former president Barack Obama secretly been running the American elite — including the media and wide parts of the government — for nearly 20 years? Has he been doing so on behalf of a subversive agenda to empower Iran and undermine American exc…

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The Dylan Movie, plus the Trump Books | Start Making Sense 30:14

2M ago30:14

30:14

The endlessly elusive Bob Dylan seems an unlikely candidate for a Hollywood biopic. John Powers, Critic-at-Large on NPR’s “Fresh Air,” talks about how the new movie “A Complete Unknown” captures a defining moment in his career -- and in American culture . Also: Our holiday reading guide: Dozens of books about Trump were published at the end of his …

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How to Use Fashion Trends to Elevate Your Personal Style (Re-run) 36:12

2M ago36:12

36:12

Fashion trends can be a double-edged sword. They’re fun, fresh, and full of creative potential, yet they can easily overwhelm your wardrobe with pieces that don’t quite feel like “you.” But what if trends could work for you instead of against you? Haley and Sarai have a method to take a designer-inspired approach to trends—one that lets you experim…

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Bob Dylan's Xmas Album | Start Making Sense 21:37

2M ago21:37

21:37

Bob Dylan fans have been puzzled and troubled by his Christmas album ever since he released it in 2009. To help figure out what Dylan was doing, we turn to Sean Wilentz. He’s the official historian at BobDylan.com, and he also teaches history at Princeton. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/…

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How to Quiet Your Inner Critic and Get Back to Sewing (Re-run) 33:22

2M ago33:22

33:22

Do you often find you sew accompanied by an uninvited guest: your inner critic? That little voice that questions your skills, doubts your decisions, and convinces you that your creative work is not good enough? If so, Sarai and Haley have some tips to banish your inner critic—or at least learn to tolerate its presence. We’re taking a break from the…

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Russian General Assassination, Turkey-SDF Tensions, Israel in Syria | American Prestige 43:17

2M ago43:17

43:17

On this episode of American Prestige, our last news roundup before the holidays —but stay tuned for other fun AP programming! This week: in Palestine-Israel, yet more Gaza ceasefire talks (1:33) and two new reports on Israeli conduct in the Strip (6:54); in Syria, reports of reprisal attacks (12:18), the US fails to broker a Turkey-SDF ceasefire (1…

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Working Class Wins, plus Hot Rod Racing | Start Making Sense 43:55

2M ago43:55

43:55

Hotel and restaurant workers in Los Angeles won a $30 minimum wage last week, Disneyland workers are getting $233 million in back pay, and Wisconsin public employees regained collective bargaining rights. Harold Meyerson reports on some victories in the class struggle in America. Also: a special feature: novelist Rachel Kushner reports on the world…

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The Financialization of Modern Media w/ Andrew deWaard | American Prestige 1:02:17

2M ago1:02:17

1:02:17

On this episode of American Prestige, Danny speaks with Andrew deWaard, assistant professor of media and popular culture at UC San Diego, about his book Derivative Media: How Wall Street Devours Culture. The two discuss how the falling rate of profit shapes the modern media landscape, the increased drive toward consolidation in entertainment compan…

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Identifying Your Sewing Style: Are You an Ambitious or Cautious Learner? (Re-run) 28:48

2M ago28:48

28:48

In this re-run of one of our favorite episodes, Sarai and Haley help you figure out if you're an ambitious or cautious learner (or somewhere in between). They also share the benefits and pitfalls are for each, and how to learn from each of these learning styles.

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Hottest Year on Record, Syria's Transition, Yoon Weathers Impeachment | American Prestige 44:01

2M ago44:01

44:01

On this week's American Prestige news roundup: 2024 is officially the hottest year on record (0:57), particularly because the Arctic is no longer a carbon sink, but rather a net carbon emitter (2:40); regarding the situation in Syria, an update on the political transition (5:16), renewed fighting between the SDF and Turkish proxies (10:56), and Isr…

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How Data Is Changing Air Travel w/ Amanda Mull | Tech Won’t Save Us 1:04:28

2M ago1:04:28

1:04:28

On this episode of Tech Won’t Save Us, Paris Marx is joined by Amanda Mull to discuss the data-informed decisions that are changing the way we all experience air travel, mostly for the worse. Amanda Mull is a senior reporter and Buying Power columnist at Bloomberg Businessweek. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: …

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Why Kamala Lost, plus Trump Family Activities | Start Making Sense 37:54

2M ago37:54

37:54

Kamala Harris lost not because Democratic voters switched to Trump, Steve Phillips shows, but because of a massive failure of the Democrats to turn out their base. Also: In a new episode of “The Children’s Hour,” Amy Wilentz reports on “Lives of the In-Laws” – Ivanka’s and Tiffany’s – and comments also on the rise of Eric’s wife Lara, and about the…

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US Sanctions as Economic Warfare w/ Jeff Stein | American Prestige 50:27

2M ago50:27

50:27

On this episode of American Prestige, Danny and Derek speak with Jeff Stein, White House economics reporter for The Washington Post, about his series on US sanctions for the Post, "The Money War". They talk about the function of economic sanctions for the US and how that's changed over time, broader cases like Iran to targeted ones like Russian bus…

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(Re-run) A Bright Spot in the Dark with Ashley 43:48

2M ago43:48

43:48

For our 10th birthday, we're re-airing some of our favorite episodes of Seamwork Radio. In this episode, Sarai talks with Ashley. As Ashley grew up, her innocence and relationship with her mom eroded. But somehow, sewing provided that thin thread of connection that never went away.

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