Best Warplanes Podcasts (2025)

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Washington – From Warplanes to Wine 43:30

9d ago43:30

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Marcus Miller & Travis Maple of Airfield Estates take Wine Across America on a journey to Washington’s Yakima Valley AVA. Hear their roots planting wine grapes since 1968 and operating as a winery since 2005, the over 20 varietals they produce, their winemaking process, the one-of-a-kind experience for visitors, and the vineyard’s unique, storied h…

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Margaret Horton Hung Onto The Tail Of A British Warplane As It Took Off And Flew 3:20

11d ago3:20

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This week in 1945, a fascinating fact for anyone who didn’t have to live it firsthand: wartime airplane mechanic Margaret Horton accidentally ended up airborne on the tail of a plane. Plus: today is National Umbrella Day, so you could head to Portland, Maine and the Umbrella Cover Museum. Riding a Spitfire: the story of Margaret Horton (Royal Air F…

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411: IDF Warplanes Strike Hezbollah Weapon Depots in Lebanon + Iran Unveils IRGC Navy Drone Carrier + UK to Chair Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Brussels + France Sends Mirage Fighters to Ukraine + More ... 25:22

13d ago25:22

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For review: 1. IDF Warplanes Strike Hezbollah Weapon Depots in Lebanon. 2. Three Israeli Hostages set for release on Saturday morning from Gaza Strip. Israel will release 183 Palestinian prisoners in return. 3. In a speech from Tehran, the Iranian Supreme Leader vows Iran will respond to any threat or violation of the country's security by the US. …

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You Are Poor Because of F.O.P.O. 21:49

21d ago21:49

21:49

If you want to stop overthinking, eliminate procrastination, and finally take massive action in your business… Josh explains how in this episode. Episode Summary: This episode is next-level, because Josh knows you’re ready for it… Josh breaks down FOPO—Fear, Overwhelm, Procrastination, and Overthinking—and why it’s the biggest killer of business gr…

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Paint Week: “Fordite” Is The Gem Made From Paint At Auto Factories 3:03

4h ago3:03

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This week we’re replaying some of our favorite episodes about the stuff painters use. In this episode from October 2020, the story of Fordite, a substance that looks just like the stuff of colorful jewelry, but it’s actually a byproduct of the automaking process. Plus: Make.com posts plans for how to make a special mold of your own face, and then u…

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418: Bodies of Four Hostages Returned to Israel include Shiri, Ariel & Kfir Bibas + President Trump & Leader of Ukraine Have War of Words + Australia Monitoring Chinese Warships Off the Continent's East ... 17:39

16h ago17:39

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Short episode- For review: 1. Bodies of Four Hostages Returned to Israel include Shiri, Ariel & Kfir Bibas. 2. President Trump & Leader of Ukraine Have War of Words. President Trump: “Think of it, a modestly successful comedian, Volodymyr Zelensky, talked the United States of America into spending $350 Billion Dollars, to go into a War that couldn’…

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Paint Week: Really, Really White Paint Can Act Like A Coat Of Air Conditioning On A Building 2:46

1d ago2:46

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This week we’re replaying some of our favorite episodes about the stuff painters use. In this episode from October 2020, scientists at Purdue University find a way to help keep us cool even without air conditioning, and it starts with a fresh coat of paint. Plus: the community of Asbestos, Quebec, chooses a new, less carcinogenic-sounding name. New…

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Paint Week: The Race To Keep Day-Glo Paints Glo-ing 3:12

2d ago3:12

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This week we’re replaying some of our favorite episodes about the stuff painters use. In this episode from September 2019, paintings made with Day Glo paint, some made by well-known and influential artists, are losing their glow over time. Scientists are trying to keep the glo for as long as possible. Plus: a research team in Massachusetts figures …

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417: US & Russia Establish Goals for Cooperation in Riyadh Talks + IRGC General Threatens Israel with Third Missile Attack + IDF Strikes Weapon Sites in Syria + US Tests Unarmed Minuteman III Ballistic ... 23:18

2d ago23:18

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For review: 1. Hamas to release six Israeli Hostages on Saturday. 2. IDF Strikes Weapon Sites in Syria. The strikes targeted Syrian tanks used to store weapons, according to the IDF. 3. IRGC General Threatens Israel with Third Missile Attack. “The True Promise 3 will be carried out in appropriate time,” said deputy commander-in-chief of the IRGC Br…

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Paint Week: With Solar-Reflective Paint, School Playgrounds Are Getting Cooler 2:48

3d ago2:48

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This week we’re replaying some of our favorite episodes about the stuff painters use. In this episode from September 2022, a school near Atlanta finds a partial solution to scorching hot asphalt playgrounds, and it’s as simple as getting a fresh coat of paint. Plus: for National Bunny Day, a visit to southern California's Bunny Museum. Thanks to an…

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416: IDF will Remain on 5 Strategic Hills in S. Lebanon + US & Russian Officials Meet in Saudi Arabia + Top European Leaders Meet in Paris to Discuss Next Steps in Ukraine + Ukraine President Calls for ... 37:03

3d ago37:03

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For review: 1. : IDF will Remain on 5 Strategic Hills in S. Lebanon. The US authorized the IDF to remain in the five points, though it was not clear how long troops would stay there. 2. Lebanon extend ban on flights from Iran. US advised Lebanon that Israel may shoot Iranian planes down. Israel asserts that Tehran was using civilian aircraft to smu…

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China's J-36 Fighter Jet: Redefining Global Air Combat Strategies? 17:40

4d ago17:40

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Enjoyed this episode or the podcast in general? Send me a text message: Is China outpacing the US in air combat technology? We dissect this provocative question as we spotlight the cutting-edge J-36 fighter jet—a tailless, diamond-shaped marvel that could redefine global military dynamics. With the J-36's groundbreaking design, we explore whether C…

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Paint Week: “Mummy Brown” Was A Paint Made From Actual Mummies 3:04

4d ago3:04

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This week we’re replaying some of our favorite episodes about the stuff painters use. In this episode from February 2022, the story of Mummy Brown, a pigment made by combining white pitch and myrrh with the ground-up bits of actual mummies. Plus: seventeen years after the opening of King Tut's tomb, a musician played a trumpet found there for a rad…

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415: US & Russian Officials to Meet in Saudi Arabia to Discuss Peace in Ukraine + Three Israeli Hostages Released after 498 Days in Captivity + Indonesia to Procure Bayraktar TB3 Drones + More 27:25

5d ago27:25

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For review: 1. Three Israeli Hostages Released after 498 Days in Captivity. In exchange for the three Hostages, Israel released 369 Palestinian detainees and security prisoners, including 36 terrorists serving life sentences for murder. 2. Per Washington Post report- President Donald Trump and PM Benjamin Netanyahu discussed US support for a potent…

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Elvis Once Bought A Yacht That Franklin Roosevelt Used As President 3:34

7d ago3:34

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Today in 1964, Elvis Presley donated a historic ship to help a Memphis hospital raise money. That ship had once been a favorite hangout for President Franklin Roosevelt. Plus: today in 2018, authorities in Australia found a very odd situation involving a man, a pipe organ, and "remnants of a cheeseburger." USS Potomac History Former Brisbane Freema…

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414: Israel to Hamas - Ceasefire Continues if 3 Hostages Released Saturday + President Trump Speaks with Russian President - Directs Negotiations to End War + US Sec Def - No NATO Membership for Ukraine ... 22:10

7d ago22:10

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For review: 1. Israel to Hamas - Ceasefire Continues if 3 Hostages Released Saturday. 2. IDF conducts airstrikes in Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah weapon stores, launchers, and facilities. 3. Iran to unveil and new indigenous, cruise missile in March- with a reported range of 2000 kilometers. Quote from IRGC Rear Admiral Tangsiri: “We now have missil…

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Walk On This High-Tech Goo And It’ll Make Electricity 3:01

8d ago3:01

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A team at the University of Guelph has developed a substance that can generate electricity and could help in a multitude of medical situations. What is it? High-tech slime. Plus: tarting Saturday in Phoenix, Arizona, it’s the World Championship Hoop Dance Contest. Walking could soon generate electricity with new slime that powers up when stepped on…

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Long Before He Was President, Abraham Lincoln Was A Tavern Owner 3:01

9d ago3:01

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Today in 1809, the birthday of Abraham Lincoln. The 16th President has been called the Great Emancipator, Honest Abe, The Railsplitter… and if you go far enough into his backstory, you could call him "Bartender In Chief." Plus: this Saturday in Clear Lake, Iowa, it’s the Color The Wind Kite Festival. Bartender-In-Chief: Abraham Lincoln Owned A Tave…

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413: Israel PM Warns Resumption of "Intense Fighting" in Gaza if Hostages Not Released on Saturday + Egypt to Present Plan for Gaza Reconstruction + Belgium Promises to Increase Defense Spending + Germany ... 29:37

9d ago29:37

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For review: 1. US President Trump suggests that Israel end the ceasefire agreement with Hamas if all remaining Hostages are not freed by Saturday. 2. Israel PM Warns Resumption of "Intense Fighting" in Gaza if Hostages Not Released on Saturday. In preparation, the IDF announced that it is “extensively” bolstering its forces in the Southern Command,…

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For One Supreme Court Nominee, The Nation’s Number One Question Was About His Mustache 3:12

10d ago3:12

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Today in 1833, the birthday of Melville Fuller. He would eventually become Chief Justice of the United States, but not before the country asked whether a member of the US Supreme Court could be fair and objective if he has a mustache (!) Plus: this Saturday in Devils Lake, North Dakota, it’s ShiverFest. Chief Justice Melville Weston Fuller and the …

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412: IDF Withdraws from Netzarim Corridor IAW Ceasefire Deal + President Trump Reveals Conversations With Russian President About Ending War + EU Defense Spending in '24 Expected be 326 Billion Euros ... 23:39

11d ago23:39

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For review: 1. IDF Withdraws from Netzarim Corridor After 5th Hostage Release Cycle. According to the ceasefire deal, Israeli forces had to withdraw after the fifth swap was carried out. 2. US President Donald Trump comments on the poor state of appearance of the three Israeli Hostages released on Saturday. President Trump: “They are in really bad …

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What Football Was Like Before The Forward Pass 3:22

14d ago3:22

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Football fans will be watching this weekend for some of those spectacular passes that can change the course of a game. Amazingly, there was a time when the forward pass was against the rules of the sport. Plus: tomorrow in Morristown, New Jersey, it’s Mac & Cheese Mayhem. How the Forward Pass Saved Football (History.com) Mac & Cheese Mayhem Don’t p…

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Classical Music Can Calm A Fetus’s Heart Rate 3:09

15d ago3:09

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There’s new research that shows just how powerful music can be: it found that classical music can have a positive physical effect on a baby before it’s born. Plus: a guy lost his watch, but four years later another guy found it and got it back to him. Music can touch the heart, even inside the womb (EurekAlert) Fratello Exclusive: Rolex Submariner …

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410: President Trump's Idea Relocates Palestinians During Gaza Reconstruction + US Ongoing Negotiations with Russia & Ukraine + US Navy Tests High-Energy Laser from Destroyer + More 26:25

15d ago26:25

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For review: 1. President Trump's Idea Relocates Palestinians During Gaza Reconstruction. Asked how many Gazans he intended to relocate, the President said, “All of them.” Asked to clarify whether the White House was shifting away from President Trump’s talk of “permanent” to “temporary” relocation, the WH Press Secretary responded, “The President h…

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Turn-On, The TV Show That Got Pulled Off The Air During Its Premiere 3:28

16d ago3:28

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Today in 1969 was the premiere of Turn-On, a show that the ABC network more or less turned off during its first episode. Plus: today in 1974, a really big game for a teenage basketball player in Sweden. Turn-On’s Turning Point (Tedium) Facts, Oddments for the Book (Los Angeles Times) Keep our show running far into the future as a backer on Patreon…

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How Wichita Falls, Texas Became Home To “The World’s Littlest Skyscraper” 3:25

17d ago3:25

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Today in 2004, an important historic designation for a historic district in Wichita Falls, Texas. One of the buildings that makes that district so historic is the Newby-McMahon Building, also known as the "world’s littlest skyscraper." Plus: the story of an 18-foot tall statue of a hand holding a Cheeto. Legend of the World’s Littlest Skyscraper (T…

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409: Israeli PM Visits Washington D.C. + Ukrainian President Denies Receiving $177 Billion in American Aid + Saudi Arabia Increases Defense Spending in 2025 + German Army to Develop 120mm Turreted Mortar ... 21:27

17d ago21:27

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For review: 1. Israeli PM Visits Washington D.C. 2. Major General Eyal Zamir to be the new Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff. Major General Zamir’s background in the armored corps is unique for a Israeli Chief of Staff. 3. New Iranian Ballistic Missile (Etemad) can reach Israel with a 1,700 kilometer range. 4. Saudi Arabia Increases Defense Spen…

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Lennie Gwyther Made A 600 Mile Solo Trip On Horseback At Age Nine 3:28

18d ago3:28

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Today in 1932, the start of a road trip you don’t see too often: a nine year old and his horse set off through Australia by themselves for more than 600 miles. Plus: around this time in 2020, an artist in Berlin decided to do a high-tech trick of sorts on Google Maps. The nine-year-old who rode a pony 1000km to Sydney (Sydney Morning Herald) Man Us…

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408: Three Israeli Hostages Released After 484 Days of Hamas Captivity + Iran Threatens War in Region if Nuclear Sites Attacked + US Wants Ukraine Presidential Elections Possibly This Year + US Army Mobile ... 24:11

19d ago24:11

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For review: 1. From DoD Release: US AFRICOM conducts airstrikes against ISIS operatives in the Golis Mountains of Somalia. 2. Three Israeli Hostages Released After 484 Days of Hamas Captivity. 3. Iran Threatens War in Region if Nuclear Sites Attacked. 4. US Wants Ukraine Presidential Elections Possibly This Year. Keith Kellogg, President Donald Tru…

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Let’s Jump Into The History Of Parachutes 3:18

21d ago3:18

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The birth of André-Jacques Garnerin, a man who helped bring about the modern parachute. And his vision came to him at a very unusual time. Plus: tomorrow in Scottsdale, Arizona, it’s the Parada del Sol Parade & Trail’s End Festival. 1797 - The modern world's first parachute jump (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale) Scottsdale Parada del Sol Jum…

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407: US Army Black Hawk Collides with Passenger Jet Near Reagan National Airport + Iran Unveils Long Range / Endurance Drone + Sweden's Latest Military Aid Package to Ukraine Worth $1.2 Billion + More 15:28

21d ago15:28

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For review: 1. US Army Black Hawk Collides with Passenger Jet Near Reagan National Airport. The two aircraft crashed as the American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas, with 64 people aboard, was approaching the runway flying over the Potomac River. The Black Hawk was on a training flight from Davison Army Airfield at Fort Belvoir. There were no …

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A Guy Used A Loophole In International Law To Put Himself “In Charge” Of Western Antarctica 3:28

22d ago3:28

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This week in 1819 was probably the first European sighting of Antarctica. It’s different from all the other continents in so many ways - including how, from a certain point of view, a big chunk of Antarctica is “ruled” by a guy who’s never even been there. Plus: today in Tomah, Wisconsin, it’s the annual Freeze Fest. How a Pennsylvania man started …

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406: Three Israeli and Five Thai Hostages Set for Release on Thursday + US Navy MQ-25 Unmanned Tankers to Operate From Carriers in 2026 + USAF F-35A Crash in Alaska - Pilot Safely Ejected + More 23:05

22d ago23:05

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For review: 1. Three Israeli and Five Thai Hostages Set for Release on Thursday. In exchange for the three hostages to be freed on Thursday, Israel will free 110 Palestinian security prisoners. 2. In Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa is appointed President to lead the transitional phase. After cancelling the country's constitution passed in 2012 under the Ass…

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The World Of Fighting Fires Is Getting More Robotic 3:31

23d ago3:31

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First responders in Kent, England have a powerful new tool: a remote-controlled robot for fighting fires. This is a slowly growing trend in firefighting, sending devices into a fire scene so there are fewer human firefighters at risk. Plus: starting tomorrow in Richmond, Indiana, it’s the Meltdown Winter Ice Festival. Britain’s firefighting robot t…

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New York – Sipping Sustainability 40:44

23d ago40:44

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Craig Hosbach & Scott Osborn of Fox Run Vineyards take Wine Across America on a journey to New York’s Finger Lakes. Hear their history making estate wines since 1989, how they produce a number of varietals in addition to the AVA’s well-known Dry Riesling, the behind-the-scenes of their family business, their unique approach to wine, and their stron…

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Building Wealth, Family & Impact 55:30

24d ago55:30

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Your business is a mental war. Your success is a mental war. Making money? It’s a game—and you either learn the rules or get left behind. In this powerhouse episode of The War Plan Podcast, Josh Latimer sits down with Robert Eisenstadt (Bad Beats Podcast) for a deep-dive conversation about entrepreneurship, marriage, family systems, and making REAL…

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Researchers Added QR Codes To Bees To Figure Out What They Did All Day 3:13

24d ago3:13

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We’re learning more about how bees do what they do, and it’s thanks to a new study from Penn State that used bee-friendly QR codes. Plus: today in 1957, TIME Magazine reported on a newspaper in Ontario that put typos in the copy on purpose. Scientists Strapped QR Codes Onto Thousands of Bees to Learn How Far They Actually Fly (Gizmodo) Miscellany, …

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The Mystery Of Income 7:53

25d ago7:53

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Want to make more money? 💰 It all starts with understanding where income actually comes from—and no, it’s not from just working harder. In this episode of The War Plan Podcast, we break down the real reason some people build wealth while others stay stuck. The answer? Assets. Whether you’re a business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just someon…

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You Can Only Drive To Michigan’s “Lost Peninsula” Through Ohio 3:21

25d ago3:21

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This week in 1837, Michigan became the 26th state in the Union. Michigan is famous for having an upper peninsula and a lower peninsula, but it also has a Lost Peninsula. Plus: a soupmaker is now offering the flavor of chicken noodle soup in the form of a cough drop. The story of Michigan's Lost Peninsula (Michigan Radio) ‘Progresso Soup Drops’, The…

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405: Hamas to Release Three Hostages on Thursday + Syria Seizes Shipment of Weapons Bound for Hezbollah + President Trump Directs US Forces to Reinforce Southern Border + More 16:13

25d ago16:13

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1. After broken agreement & negotiations, Hamas to Release Three Hostages on Thursday- Gazans can begin moving north tomorrow. Israeli PM Netanyahu’s office says Israel reached an agreement with Hamas after “strong and determined negotiations,” and reiterates that it will “not tolerate any violation of the agreement.” 2. US President Trump to end d…

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404: Second Set of Israeli Hostages Released - Four Female IDF Soldiers Free After 477 Days in Captivity + Pete Hegseth Confirmed as US SECDEF + UK Manufactured Boxer Combat Vehicle + More 17:50

27d ago17:50

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For review:. 1. Pete Hegseth Confirmed as US SECDEF. 2. Second Set of Israeli Hostages Released - Four Female IDF Soldiers Free After 477 Days in Captivity. 3. IDF to continue presence in S. Lebanon. A ceasefire signed in late November, stipulated that Israeli forces should withdraw as Hezbollah's weapons and fighters are removed from the south and…

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Tiger Woods Once Hit A Golf Ball Behind A Boulder, Then He Got People To Move The Boulder 3:05

28d ago3:05

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Today in 1999, a moment in the golf world that you don’t see everyday: a bunch of people moving a boulder for golf star Tiger Woods in the middle of a tournament. Plus: a movie star's new marriage comes apart in just days because of breakfast foods? Throwback Thursday: That time Tiger Woods had his gallery perform manual labor and move a boulder (G…

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Never Forget That There Are People With Nearly Perfect Memories 3:38

29d ago3:38

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Today in 2011, Rebecca Sharrock of Brisbane, Australia got a medical diagnosis: Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory. It's a rare condition in which people can vividly remember virtually everything they've ever experienced. Plus: this Saturday in Florida, the Dade City Kumquat Festival. The woman who can’t forget (BBC) Dade City’s Kumquat Festiv…

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403: IDF Chief of Staff to Resign in March + Sweden Deploys Mechanized Infantry Battalion to Latvia + Latest Update on US Army IVAS Program + More 25:18

29d ago25:18

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For review: 1. IDF Chief of Staff to Resign in March. Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi and the head of the IDF Southern Command (Major General Yaron Finkelman) said they would both be resigning over their roles in the failures that led to the Hamas 07 October onslaught. 2. Iranian Vice President for Strategic Affairs (Moha…

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The Dogs That Made The Serum Run To Nome, Alaska Were Very, Very Good Dogs 3:17

1M ago3:17

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Today in 1925, a telegram sets off one of the most remarkable crossings of its time: the famous Serum Run to Nome, Alaska. Plus: this Saturday in New York, the Downtown Schenectady Soup Stroll. The 1925 Serum Run To Nome (AlaskaWeb) Downtown Schenectady Soup Stroll Why not travel over to our Patreon page and back the show…

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Marysville, Kansas, The Town Where Black Squirrels Are Number One 3:31

1M ago3:31

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For Squirrel Appreciation Day, we visit a town in northeastern Kansas where black squirrels are number one. It's the law. Plus: Cedar Creek, Texas, is home to Ms. Pearl, a 14 foot tall squirrel statue. From circus attraction to protected mascot to art project: How black squirrels took over a small Kansas town (Roadtrippers) Ms. Pearl (Atlas Obscura…

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402: Israel Releases 90 Palestinian Prisoners As Part of Ceasefire Deal + UK and Ukraine Sign 100-Year Partnership Agreement + Ukraine To Reassign Air Force Personnel to Infantry Formations + More 22:20

1M ago22:20

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For review: 1. Israel Releases 90 Palestinian Prisoners As Part of Ceasefire Deal. 2. Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th American president at the US Capitol in Washington (2d Term). 3. Portrait of former Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff (General Mark Milley) taken down, hours after President Trump's swearing in. Whereabouts unknown. 4. UK and U…

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Not All Of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Biggest Fans Are Fans Of The Biggest MLK Monuments 3:56

1M ago3:56

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There are lots of ceremonies and events in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today, and there are lots of monuments you can visit too. Though some of Dr. King’s biggest fans might steer you away from some of those monuments. In the city where the Kings met, ‘The Embrace’ memorializes their love and struggle (Boston Globe) A Stunning New …

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401: Hostage Deal Begins - Three Israeli Hostages Released After 471 Days of Captivity in Gaza + Iran State TV Shows Secret Underground Naval Missile Base + First US Navy Destroyer Fitted with Hypersonic ... 21:21

1M ago21:21

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For review: 1. Hostage Deal Begins - Three Hostages Released After 471 Days of Captivity in Gaza. The first three hostages freed under the deal were civilians Romi Gonen, 24, Emily Damari, 28, and Doron Steinbrecher, 31. Romi Gonen was abducted from the Supernova music festival, while Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher were taken from their homes …

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400: Israeli Cabinet to Vote on Hostage & Ceasefire Deal - That Will Begin on Sunday + Russia & Iran Sign Strategic Partnership Treaty + Armor Not Dead: Slovakia to Procure New Battle Tanks + More 21:36

1M ago21:36

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For review: 1. Israel Cabinet to Vote on Hostage & Ceasefire Deal - Set to Begin on Sunday. The deal is currently scheduled to take effect on Sunday at 12:15 p.m. Unconfirmed reports in Hebrew media said the release of the first three female hostages was expected at 4 p.m. that day. 2. Palestinian Authority President (Mahmoud Abbas) said on Friday …

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