Best Necessary Ignorance Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 123: Roommate A 1:36:25

22d ago1:36:25

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Episode 123: Roommate A by Necessary IgnoranceBy Necessary Ignorance

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How Bad Scientific Research Gets Through Peer Review: Dr. Joseph Varon 34:45

5m ago34:45

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Dr. Joseph Varon is a critical care physician, medical professor, and president of the Independent Medical Alliance (IMA), formerly the Front Line COVID-19 Critical Care Alliance (FLCCC). Their mission is to provide and advocate for patient rights, informed consent, and medical transparency, and they’ve played a major role supporting Health and Hum…

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The Cost of a Nuclear Iran and How Decades of American Diplomacy Backfired: Yoram Ettinger 1:13:52

1h ago1:13:52

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“More and more Iranian-supported, anti-American, Islamic terrorist cells are established on U.S. soil with the aim of eliminating key American personnel, and eliminating key American institutions and installations. This has been the ayatollah’s vision from day one,” says former Ambassador Yoram Ettinger. In the 1980s and 1990s, Ettinger held a numb…

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Find Your Allies Fast with philanthropist Melinda French Gates 39:10

3d ago39:10

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Change happens to all of us whether we choose it or not. What’s the best way to go through transition, especially when it’s something we didn’t want? Melinda French Gates has seen her fair share of big transitions. A philanthropist, author, and champion for female empowerment, she spent decades building the Gates Foundation into one of the mighties…

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Inside RFK Jr.’s Unprecedented Reset of HHS: David Mansdoerfer 58:19

1d ago58:19

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David Mansdoerfer served as deputy assistant secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) during the first Trump administration. Now, he’s chief strategist at the Independent Medical Alliance and describes himself as the MAGA-MAHA Connector. “We have seen a complete reset of a federal agency within 60 days of Secretary Kennedy ge…

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Inside China’s Stranglehold on the Global Medicine Supply Chain: Rosemary Gibson 57:00

3d ago57:00

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Find showtimes for Shen Yun at https://www.shenyun.com/tickets Use the code JAN25 to get ticketing fees waived. “The United States depends on China for 95 percent of the key components that are necessary to make our generic drugs, and if China shut the door on exports, within months, our health care system would begin to collapse.” Rosemary Gibson …

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No Chemicals, No Vaccines, No Subsidies: Inside Joel Salatin’s Farming Revolution 1:10:45

5d ago1:10:45

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Find showtimes for Shen Yun at https://www.shenyun.com/tickets Use the code JAN25 to get ticketing fees waived. Joel Salatin is one of America’s most revered regenerative farmers. At Polyface Farms, he avoids synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and vaccines. He doesn’t take any government subsidies. And he’s been a major source of inspir…

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Who Are You, Really? with journalist Maria Shriver 42:46

6d ago42:46

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We often define ourselves by what we do or who we are to other people. But at our core, who we are is often something much deeper, and sometimes wildly different, from the version that the world sees -- or projects onto you. Maria Shriver was born into the legendary Kennedy and Shriver families, arriving with a script already written for her—an ide…

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#103 - 3 Tips for Finding Calm in Chaos 19:56

6d ago19:56

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“Fear screams, but truth whispers. Choose to listen to the whispers.” I’m back after a much-needed breath, and in today’s episode, I’m diving into a topic that couldn’t be more timely: finding calm in the chaos. Life right now feels like a wild storm — uncertain news, unpredictable relationships, and just straight-up overwhelm. If you're feeling it…

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How I Almost Ended Up in Jail for Exposing a Secret Gender Transition Program: Eithan Haim 37:30

8d ago37:30

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Find showtimes for Shen Yun at https://www.shenyun.com/tickets Use the code JAN25 to get ticketing fees waived. Dr. Eithan Haim said he was working as a resident surgeon at the Texas Children’s Hospital when he discovered that doctors were secretly continuing and expanding their program of transgender medical procedures for minors—after publicly sh…

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The Biggest Financial Scandal in History—And You May Be Part of It: Roger Robinson 1:28:01

10d ago1:28:01

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Find showtimes for Shen Yun at https://www.shenyun.com/tickets Use the code JAN25 to get ticketing fees waived. Tens of millions of Americans are unwittingly investing in Chinese companies involved in military weapon production, surveillance technologies, and egregious human rights abuses, says former Reagan adviser Roger Robinson. Through a comple…

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Whistleblower Reveals Shocking UN Corruption: Emma Reilly 45:16

14d ago45:16

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Emma Reilly worked as a human rights lawyer at the United Nations. She discovered that for years, the Human Rights Council had been handing over the names of Chinese dissidents slated to attend the U.N. to the Chinese regime. Included were the names of U.S., Canadian, and European citizens. “The CCP demands get listened to because the U.N. takes th…

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The Search for Self-Love with podcaster Lewis Howes 51:15

13d ago51:15

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Self-love is never as easy as we think. Is it possible to fall in love with ourselves the way we fall for other people? Lewis Howes knows that learning to like yourself, let alone love yourself, can take decades. After surviving a traumatic childhood, Lewis spent years working on himself to try and understand what it takes for human beings to achie…

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How to End the War in Gaza: Netanyahu Adviser Caroline Glick 59:06

17d ago59:06

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Caroline Glick is a journalist, author, and recently, adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “The discussion that we’ve had about the war itself is just sort of blind to the basic realities of the situation. And that, to me, is the ground zero of all of the problems,” she says. “The stronger Israel is, the more secure the United Stat…

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Hoping DOGE’s Scalpel ‘Doesn’t Hit an Artery’: Cleo Paskal Warns About Dangers of Potential Cuts in the Pacific 56:29

17d ago56:29

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From cutting programs under the U.S. Agency for International Development to putting Voice of America employees on paid administrative leave, the Trump administration and its Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have been aggressively seeking to reduce government spending on international initiatives. But some such spending may be worth keepi…

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Antidepressants Are Having Horrific Effects on Sexual Function: Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring 54:01

19d ago54:01

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“Fifteen or 16 percent of the population [is] now taking antidepressants … When they’ve gone out and asked people who actually use these medications whether they’re experiencing sexual dysfunction, approximately 60 percent of people will [affirm] it.” Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring is a board certified psychiatrist, former FDA medical officer, and directo…

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Revisited: Why Awkward Is Awesome with psychologist Ty Tashiro 31:51

20d ago31:51

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A Bit of Optimism is on hiatus this week, so we’re revisiting one of our favorite conversations! In this episode, Simon talks with psychologist Ty Tashiro about social awkwardness and why being awkward can actually be a superpower. ***** Awkwardness gets a bad rap. But being awkward is often an indicator that someone has extraordinary. Psychologist…

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#102 - Deep Breath - 5 Tips for Navigating the Spring Hustle Without Losing Your Mind 31:17

24d ago31:17

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"You are allowed to disappoint someone else before you betray your beautiful self." Me :) Spring is blooming, and so is your calendar—and if you’re anything like me, you’ve looked at your upcoming schedule and thought, “What the heck… how am I going to do it all?” This episode is a soul-centered pep talk and a practical strategy session rolled into…

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How the CCP Infiltrated America’s Critical Infrastructure: Michael Lucci 38:36

23d ago38:36

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Michael Lucci is the founder, CEO, and chairman of State Armor. He helps states enact policies and solutions that protect their assets from foreign adversaries like communist China. “They’re trying to invade our homeland, and they likely have developed the capacity to make life very difficult, to create crises within the United States—whether it’s …

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I Saw a Culture of Conformity in Universities. So I Started My Own: Pano Kanelos 42:44

25d ago42:44

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Over the years, Pano Kanelos, the founding president of the University of Austin, observed a growing “homogenization” and “bureaucratization” of higher education. He saw school programs becoming more and more similar, administrators outnumbering students and young adults being taught that the pathway to success is dependent on censorship and adhere…

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Rep. Rich McCormick Calls for Tougher Measures to Combat CCP Hacking and Espionage 35:23

27d ago35:23

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In this episode, we sit down with Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.), a decorated veteran who served over 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy as a helicopter pilot and a medical corps officer. As a lawmaker, he has co-sponsored legislation to challenge the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) rampant economic espionage and tech influence campaigns,…

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Does Gender Change How We Lead? with Retired Colonel DeDe Halfhill 40:39

1M ago40:39

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Is there such a thing as female leadership? Or is gender not a factor? DeDe Halfhill would say yes and no. A retired Air Force colonel, Dede spent 20 years in the military, where she advised some of the military’s most powerful leaders during the War in Iraq. She was often the only woman in the room for weeks on end. And while DeDe found the princi…

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#101 - From Clearance to Priceless - Owning Your Worth with Kara Vaval of the Laptop Lawyer Lifestyle 59:35

1M ago59:35

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"You'll never know what you're truly made of if you stay in a situation that forces you to dim your light." Kara Vaval - Laptop Lawyer Lifestyle Have you ever felt stuck in a life that no longer fits who you are? In this powerful episode, I sit down with the unstoppable Kara Vaval—lawyer, coach, author, and unapologetic powerhouse—who shares her jo…

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Peter St Onge: Will Trump and DOGE Succeed in Gutting the Regulatory State? 1:08:36

1M ago1:08:36

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In this episode, we dive into President Donald Trump’s multi-pronged strategy to revitalize America’s economy, from aggressive reciprocal tariffs to massive DOGE cuts, and a large-scale deregulation effort to promote business growth. The Code of Federal Regulations is now over 190,000 pages long. A 2017 Auburn University study found that each feder…

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135. Branding Secrets: Leverage Style To Change The Narrative, Boost Influence & Profits | Toi Sweeney 1:00:17

1M ago1:00:17

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How you present yourself, from your brand to your personal style, can determine whether you are overlooked or unforgettable. Award-winning brand strategist Toi Sweeney explains how personal branding, color psychology, and strategic styling shape perception, build trust, and directly impact opportunities and financial success. We explore the psychol…

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Alina Habba Reveals New Executive Orders Are Coming to Counter Human Trafficking 20:42

1M ago20:42

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Half a million unaccompanied minors entered the United States between 2019 and 2023, and experts fear many of them have been trafficked. And that does not include the children who crossed the border with individuals falsely claiming to be their family members. So where are all these children now? Alina Habba, who is currently serving as counselor t…

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Inside Communist China’s War on Religion: Marco Respinti 37:55

1M ago37:55

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There are few people who have played a more important role in broadly supporting the rights of religious believers in China than Marco Respinti, director-in-charge of the Bitter Winter magazine. “In the first six to eight months of our existence online as a magazine, some 40 people who were connected to us on the ground were arrested in China. … Ha…

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The Myth of the Perfect Meditator with podcaster Jay Shetty 50:25

1M ago50:25

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We turn to ancient philosophies to help us cope with the stress of modern life. But what if ancient wisdom could use some help from the modern world? Jay Shetty has made it his life’s work to make wisdom, peace, and purpose available to everyone. After living as a monk for 3 years, he left his monastic lifestyle with the hope of spreading what he l…

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#100 - Who Is Girl Out of Order Now? Celebrating 100 Episodes! 18:45

1M ago18:45

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"When you're feeling like you want to quit, like you don’t know why you keep going—go back to your why. Because what you focus on gets bigger, and your purpose will always bring you back home." Christine Gale - Girl Out of Order WOW. We made it, my friends! 100 episodes! I am feeling ALL the feels right now—excitement, pride, gratitude, and just sh…

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Mike Rowe: Why Are 7.2 Million Able-Bodied Men Not Looking for Work? 31:49

1M ago31:49

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President Donald Trump has promised that he will bring back American manufacturing during his presidency. What if there aren’t enough Americans who want to work those jobs? “Every year for the last decade or so, for every five tradesmen who retire, two replace them,” says Mike Rowe, Emmy Award-winning TV host of the Dirty Jobs series. “If we don’t …

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Trump’s Transactional Diplomacy: Is It Really a Bad Thing? | Col. Grant Newsham 41:44

1M ago41:44

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President Donald Trump has been widely criticized for his “transactional” approach to diplomacy. But is that really such a bad thing? In this episode, I sit down with China expert and retired U.S. Marine Col. Grant Newsham, a senior research fellow with the Center for Security Policy, to discuss Trump’s approach to diplomacy and negotiations and ho…

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Why Paraguay Can Lead the Way in Latin America: Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano 29:29

1M ago29:29

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A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the President Santiago Peña of Paraguay. He shared why Paraguay is one of only 12 countries in the world that recognizes Taiwan instead of communist China and one of only six countries that have moved their embassies from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Now I’m sitting down with his foreign minister, …

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#99 - Don't Ignore the "Nudge" - What I Know For Sure Pt. 2 23:05

1M ago23:05

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“Your compelling, beautiful, exciting life is waiting right on the other side of the nudge.” Christine D. Gale We’re one episode away from 100, and I am fired up! 🎉 In this milestone moment, we’re diving into something I know for sure: we cannot ignore the nudge. You know the one—the whisper, the tug on your heart, that feeling in your gut telling …

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When Your 'Flaw' Becomes Your Edge with Comedian Hasan Minhaj 44:43

1M ago44:43

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To recognize your own talent takes time and self-awareness. But to find the courage to pursue it? That often requires a spark of inspiration from someone else. For Hasan Minhaj, that spark came from an unexpected trio—a teacher, a roommate, and Napster. A former correspondent on The Daily Show, Hasan’s natural gift of gab allowed him to build a wid…

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Episode 122: From Haiti to Homeless 2:11:20

2M ago2:11:20

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Episode 122: From Haiti to Homeless by Necessary IgnoranceBy Necessary Ignorance

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I Was Injured in the COVID Vaccine Trials and Still Struggle Every Day: Brianne Dressen 56:57

2M ago56:57

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“When I got my COVID vaccine, my reaction started within an hour, and it started with tingling down the same arm as my injection. It moved to my other arm, then it moved to my legs, and then it moved to my head, into my brain, and I had this horrific electrical, pulsating sensation through my body 24/7.” Brianne Dressen was left severely injured af…

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134. Woke & Wealthy? DEI = Money! The Cost Of Being Black In Business Is Real | Dr. V Boykin [Masterclass] 57:36

2M ago57:36

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DEI isn’t just a moral stance... it’s a business imperative. In this powerful conversation, Dr. V Boykin breaks down the real cost of being Black in business and how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) directly impact revenue, market opportunities, and leadership dynamics. From overcoming systemic barriers to navigating corporate spaces, Dr. V s…

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#98 - You Only Fail When You Quit - What I Know For Sure Pt. 1 18:58

2M ago18:58

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"The only way you can guarantee failure is to quit. But you, sister? You are a Girl Out of Order. You are not a quitter. The world needs what only you can provide." I cannot believe we are closing in on 100 episodes of Girl Out of Order! This journey has been nothing short of incredible, and as I reflect on the past few years, I’ve been feeling all…

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Gov. Jeff Landry: DOGE-Like Reforms Coming to Louisiana 20:34

2M ago20:34

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Joining me today is Gov. Jeff Landry of Louisiana. Since he took office last year, he’s implemented sweeping changes in public safety, tax policy, and education. We discuss gains made in the state’s educational rankings, as well as his plans for boosting election integrity, increasing manufacturing, and ensuring fiscal responsibility. Views express…

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China’s ‘Three Warfares’ Strategy and Panda Diplomacy Explained: Piero Tozzi 1:07:30

2M ago1:07:30

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In this episode, we dive into China’s influence and the communist regime’s propaganda efforts worldwide. Joining us is Piero Tozzi, a longtime China expert and staff director of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China. What are some key misconceptions we have about China and the Chinese regime? And are we finally seeing a real “pivot to Asi…

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Humble Leaders Lead Better Teams with Retired Navy SEAL Jocko Willink 42:07

2M ago42:07

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Most people believe the only way to lead is to become the best at something. But what if great leadership means admitting you’re not the best at anything? Jocko Willink believes the secret to his greatest achievements come down to one thing – humility. A retired Navy SEAL commander, Jocko served 20 years in the U.S. military, leading one of the mos…

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#97 - You Are Not a Stray - Dr. Renaisa Anthony on Knowing Your Worth and Living It Out 1:02:59

2M ago1:02:59

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"You are not a stray. You are a full package, and we are no longer accepting crumbs." Dr. Renaisa Anthony In this powerful episode, I sit down with the incredible Dr. Renaisa Anthony—Harvard-trained physician, public health advocate, and fierce champion for women and mothers. From growing up in Detroit to leading life-changing initiatives through M…

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New Official Pandemic Report Recommends Against Use of COVID Vaccines: Dr. Gary Davidson 48:50

2M ago48:50

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In January, the western province of Alberta in Canada released a 269-page report—the first of its kind—examining the information and data that informed its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Doctors felt pressure to do things they didn’t agree with. We need to have good autonomy where a physician is doing things safely, but they’re allowed to trea…

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#96 - SPECIAL EPISODE - Supporting Our Jewish Sisters and Uniting Against Terror 17:40

2M ago17:40

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“Evil is not some grand, supernatural force. It’s the small moments of inhumanity, the quiet choices to look away, the subtle dismissals of suffering. That is where evil thrives.” — Susan Neiman, moral philosopher I am showing up today with a broken heart and a fierce, unwavering spirit. If you’ve been paying attention, you know that on October 7, …

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133. Hoodies, Hip-Hop & Cultural IP: The ROI Of Owning Your Brand Identity To Maximize Revenue, Reach & Relevancy With Evante Daniels [Masterclass Part 3] 45:10

2M ago45:10

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From hoodies to hip-hop, from cultural influence to corporate boardrooms—your identity is your brand’s greatest asset. In this Masterclass episode, Evante Daniels returns to unpack the power of authenticity in branding and how embracing your unique identity can translate into profitability. We explore the psychology behind brand confidence, the imp…

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132. Culture Shock To Capital Gains: The Branding Science Black Businesses Need To Succeed With Evante Daniels [Masterclass Part 2] 36:45

2M ago36:45

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Your brand name isn’t just a name: it’s your gateway to capital, credibility, and growth! From culture shock to capital gains, your brand could be the key to unlocking major opportunities or keeping you stuck in the hustle. In this masterclass episode Part 2 with branding expert Evante Daniels, we break down the branding science Black businesses ne…

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How Trump Wields Tariffs as Negotiating Tactic and Instrument of Statecraft: Andrew Hale 35:05

2M ago35:05

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Andrew Hale is a senior trade policy analyst at the Heritage Foundation. In this episode, we discuss how Trump is using various trade tools to strengthen alliances and weaken adversaries. “I look upon what he’s trying to do as a negotiating tactic. He’s using tariffs as an instrument of statecraft, and also for economic coercion, to achieve matters…

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131. Branding Truths, Lies, & Pet Peeves! What You're Getting Wrong With Your Brand & How To Fix It With Evante Daniels [Masterclass Part 1] 17:45

2M ago17:45

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Branding is NOT just your logo, colors, or typography. It is perception. It is how people see you, interpret you, and experience you. In this masterclass episode, creative strategist and brand expert Evante Daniels, CSO & Founder of Seeqer, breaks down his biggest branding pet peeves, why marginal market differentiation is the key to success, and h…

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Where Governments Won’t Go: Charmaine Hedding’s Daring Rescues of the Persecuted, From Syria to Tanzania 48:34

2M ago48:34

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“We had a case of a little cell of Christian believers who were all converts from Islam, and they were meeting secretly. And they were infiltrated by a radical terrorist group called Al Shabaab, and they burnt down the house. They captured some of them, they took them onto the beach, and only two of them managed to survive, because they killed the …

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130. The New Shift Marketers Can No Longer Ignore! [ABM vs MBM vs CBM] 16:41

2M ago16:41

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Most brands are running marketing strategies built for a world that no longer exists. We all want to create a movement, capture demand at scale, and dominate a market. But how do we do that today? For most marketers, Account-Based Marketing (ABM) is the gold standard: highly targeted, sales-aligned, and built to close high-value accounts. Then you …

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