Best Daily Northwestern Podcasts (2024)

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Boston College women's lacrosse wins national championship over Northwestern in instant classic! 22:00

4d ago22:00

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Boston College women's lacrosse are champions again! After falling behind big early, they stormed back with some big plays by Kayla Martello, and McKenna Davis, and a key save from Shea Dolce. We talk about the historic win and how important this program is to Boston College. Finally, the anti-trust lawsuit could impact the Eagles in a bunch of way…

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Northwestern University May Have Violated Federal Law, Trump Team Rests Case, Democrats to Revive Border Bill | May 21 10:56

11h ago10:56

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TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: A Daily Signal report highlights how Northwestern University may have violated federal law in not reporting incidents on campus. France and several other countries back international court issuing warrants to Israeli leaders for war crimes Former President Trump’s legal teams rests case in…

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NU Declassified: Prof. Barbara Butts teaches leadership through stage management 5:45

6d ago5:45

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Communication Prof. Barbara Butts believes stage management requires a diverse set of leadership skills, and she wants her students to be able to use them both inside and outside the theater. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2024/05/19/lateststories/nu-declassified-prof-barbara-butts-teaches-leadership-through-stage-managem…

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What’s Next for Trump After Conviction, Israel Proposes Cease-Fire Deal, Weekend Movie Review | May 31 17:50

17m ago17:50

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TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: Legal expert explains what’s next following former President Donald Trump’s conviction. Israel proposes a temporary ceasefire. The United Kingdom announces a ban on puberty blockers for minors. A Kentucky high school student gets in trouble over his comments about Christ during a graduatio…

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EXPANSION: Will Florida State, Clemson Choose Big Ten or SEC? 23:19

36m ago23:19

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College football will flip upside down once the ACC blows up, and it WILL blow up! Then Florida State and Clemson, which are both trying to sue their way out of the ACC, will have to choose which conference to join. Since we love to talk Big Ten expansion, we strongly feel the only choices for them will be the Big Ten or SEC. So which conference wi…

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How Illegal Immigration Has Created ‘High Threat Level’ for Terrorist Attack in US 22:03

10m ago22:03

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America is facing a “high threat level” for a terrorist attack because of the crisis at the southern border, says the head of a group working to curb illegal immigration. “It does not take a lot of people to inflict an extraordinary amount of damage,” said Julie Kirchner, executive director for the Federation for American Immigration Reform, citing…

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Boston College football could be a playoff contender in 2025. No seriously. 33:50

5h ago33:50

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Boston College football has been stuck in a mire for over 15 years, but on today's show 247 Sports writers AJ Black and Mitch Wolfe discuss why that could all end in 2025. We look at the offense, defense, the set up of the College Football Playoff, and how that all could be a positive for the Eagles. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 h…

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Jury Finds Trump Guilty on All 34 Counts, SCOTUS Delivers Win to NRA, Iran’s Supreme Leader Praises College Protests | May 30 14:02

3h ago14:02

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TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: The jury for former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial finds him guilty on all 34 counts. The Supreme Court issues a ruling siding with the National Rifle Association. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei writes an open letter to American University students taking part in pro-Palestine…

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Boston College Eagles Recruiting Weekend Could Shape 2025 Recruiting Class - Official Visit Season 26:56

1h ago26:56

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In the latest episode of Locked on Boston College, host AJ Black of 247's Eagle Insider dives into the anticipation surrounding the upcoming recruiting weekend for the Boston College Ealges. With a deep understanding of the talent Bill O'Brien is looking at, and an understanding of the inner workings of the class, AJ explores this pivotal moment fo…

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Nebraska Athletics Shooting for the Stars; Penn State Lawsuit Verdict! 25:26

27m ago25:26

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Nebraska Huskers Athletics are on the rise! Matt Rhule and his Husker football team and quarterback Dylan Raiola are about to surprise a lot of people in college football. Meanwhile the Nebraska baseball team is in the NCAA regionals. The basketball teams made the NCAA tournament and the volleyball team is one of the best in college athletics. All …

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How ‘Faith and Reason Can Win the Culture War’ 20:40

8m ago20:40

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Unlikely alliances are forming across America as Catholics, Protestants, Orthodox Jews, classic liberals, and traditional conservatives are all troubled by a spreading political ideology that has abandoned reason, the author of a new book on the subject says. Americans are seeing a contingent on the Left that “has gone completely mad,” says Jay Ric…

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Boston College Eagles Recruiting Weekend Could Shape 2025 Recruiting Class - Official Visit Season 28:12

2d ago28:12

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In the latest episode of Locked on Boston College, host AJ Black of 247's Eagle Insider dives into the anticipation surrounding the upcoming recruiting weekend for the Boston College Ealges. With a deep understanding of the talent Bill O'Brien is looking at, and an understanding of the inner workings of the class, AJ explores this pivotal moment fo…

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Jury Deliberates on Trump Criminal Case, GOP Legislators Question Trump Trial Judge, Alito Won’t Recuse Himself | May 29 14:38

1d ago14:38

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TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: The Trump hush money trial has reached its conclusion Justice Alito says he won’t recuse himself in election of Jan. 6 cases Sen. J.D. Vance questions the gag order used in Trump’s trial. Rep. ELise Stefanik demands answers about why Judge Merchan keeps getting Trump-related cases. Relevan…

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Will Smith to San Jose Sharks: Huge loss for Boston College Hockey 24:00

2d ago24:00

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Boston College men's hockey lost another key piece to their team that made it to the NCAA championship last year. Will Smith, who was drafted by the San Jose Sharks, announced on Tuesday that he is heading to San Jose for next season. With Cutter Gauthier also gone to the Anaheim Ducks this is a massive loss for Greg Brown and the Eagles. Also coll…

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LIST: Top 5 NEW Quarterbacks in the Big Ten 26:10

7m ago26:10

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The college football season is less than 100 days away and it is hard to say who the top Big Ten quarterback is right now. However, we boldly state who the top 5 incoming conference quarterbacks will be. They are arriving via the portal, recruitment, and Big Ten expansion. They all hope to shake up the pecking order in college football. HARBAUGH UG…

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Defeating the Radical Left: Chris Rufo Talks Strategy and Resilience 25:22

8m ago25:22

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Chris Rufo wrote “America’s Cultural Revolution” last year as a warning to conservatives about the radical Left's takeover of institutions—from business and government to education and entertainment. In addition to being an exposé, it also served as a call to action. Now, a year later, Rufo is optimistic that Americans, including some to left of ce…

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Trump Case Ending Soon, Israeli Ceasefire Terms, Uncovering Stories of Detransitioners | May 28 11:26

10m ago11:26

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Description: TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: The New York trial of former President Donald Trump is reaching a conclusion. Israel delivers an official written update of its terms for a ceasefire in Gaza to the U.S. and a few other mediating countries. Housing prices hit a record in March according to a Fox Business repor…

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Penn State Coach James Franklin Accused of Medical Meddling 24:39

3h ago24:39

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Penn State football coach James Franklin is accused of meddling into the medical affairs of his players in a wrongful termination lawsuit at Penn State brought forward by one of the team's former doctors. Dr. Scott Lynch and Franklin did not appear to see eye to eye on several matters unveiled in emails presented in the case. We should point out co…

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Chris Rufo's Quest to Abolish DEI 21:49

19m ago21:49

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Chris Rufo was in Washington, D.C., last week to accept The Heritage Foundation’s prestigious Salvatori Prize and visited The Daily Signal to share his thoughts on a range of topics. Over the next two days, we will feature his interview on this show. On part one today, we cover Rufo’s recent reporting on NPR and the plagiarism plague at America’s l…

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Her Husband Paid the Ultimate Sacrifice in Service to America 24:00

6m ago24:00

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Audri Beugelsdijk had been married for less than 11 weeks when she received a visit from a casualty officer. Her husband has been lost at sea on the USS Kinkaid. “It's just the last thing that you could imagine happening and it just turned my world upside down,” Beugelsdijk says. Beugelsdijk and her husband Jason Springer met in the Navy and the tw…

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Bodies of 3 More Hostages Found, Russia Open to Ceasefire, Memorial Day Film Recommendation | May 24 13:17

1h ago13:17

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TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, according to an exclusive report from Reuters. The Israel’s military says the bodies of three more hostages were recovered in Gaza. Pro-Palestine protests continued this week at University of California-Los Ang…

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Former Michigan Football Coach Jim Harbaugh Wanted to Stay 25:19

19m ago25:19

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Former Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh really wanted to stay at Michigan according to a brand new book about him. However, distrust for administrators and strong dislike for the NCAA, which always seemed to hound the college football coach, forced him to jump to the NFL and coach the Los Angeles Chargers. HARBAUGH WOULD HAVE STAYED? In all fai…

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SHOCKER: Elites Favor Limiting Voting to College Graduates 24:43

25m ago24:43

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New polling from Scott Rasmussen reveals that America's elite 1%—those with high incomes, urban residences, and postgraduate degrees—are significantly out of step with the rest of the country on a range of issues. It’s a troubling trend for America, and it doesn’t bode well for our future considering the elite 1% occupy many of the leadership roles…

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Bill O'Brien already has made impact on Boston College football recruiting 25:21

6h ago25:21

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Boston College football recruiting already has six commitments, and Bill O'Brien is prime position for more over the next month. We look at the latest trends, where things stand, and the curious case of the quarterback position. Finally we look at the NCAA anti trust lawsuit, and how it could impact olympic and non revenue sports. Follow & Subscrib…

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China and Russia Perform Military Exercises, Border Bill Fails, Israel Evacuates Civilians From Rafah 10:54

35m ago10:54

10:54

Description: TOP NEWS | On today's Daily Signal Top News, we break down: The border bill fails to move forward in the Senate. The presidents of UCLA, Rutgers and Northwestern universities testify before Congress. China launches military drills around Taiwan Israel has evacuated 950,000 people from the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip Relevant Links …

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Does NCAA Settlement Affect Future Big Ten Expansion? 24:37

9d ago24:37

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The Big Ten and all other conferences are in the process of signing off on the NCAA multi-billion dollar settlement in the House vs NCAA lawsuit. The NCAA would have lost this suit in which they are accused of suppressing student athlete's ability to earn money before Name, Image and Likeness came into being. PREPARE TO PAY This settlement will for…

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Why Hamas Is to Blame for Gaza Famine 20:22

11m ago20:22

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A Columbia University professor says Hamas is responsible for the ongoing famine in Gaza. “It is in Hamas' interest, as they have defined it, to actually create a situation of misery and starvation, rather than worrying about its population and making sure that its population stays safe,” according to Awi Federgruen, a professor at the Columbia Uni…

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Bowl Eligibility is a Fair Expectation for Boston College in 2024 23:43

9d ago23:43

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Boston College football has a new head coach in Bill O'Brien, and didnt lose much in terms of talent after last year. But what are some fair expectations for the upcoming season. We look at the improvement of Thomas Castellanos, the progression of the defense and much more on today's show! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link…

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Fauci Adviser’s Explosive Emails Revealed, Fani Willis Wins Her Primary, More Disturbing Videos From Oct. 7 Released | May 22 9:40

6d ago9:40

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TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: Emails by a longtime Fauci adviser show how he created secret back channels for the former NIH director to avoid information requests. Despite allegations of impropriety, District Attorney Fani WIllis, who is leading one of Trump legal cases, wins her primary. Study shows link between gend…

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Michigan vs Ohio State Just 6 Months Away! Are they Ready? 27:13

1h ago27:13

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Michigan and Ohio State play "The Game" 6 months from now. Both teams have a lot of questions to answer between now and then when they play the biggest college football game of the season. First and foremost, both teams have no idea who their starting quarterback will be. Both teams made major changes to their coaching staffs. Both teams filled som…

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How Taiwan’s New President May Change His Country’s Tense Relationship With China 20:39

19m ago20:39

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F-16s flew overhead, marching bands played, and singers entertained with cultural performances during Taiwan’s presidential inauguration on Monday. The inauguration of President Lai Ching-te was “quite the party,” Asia analyst Michael Cunningham tells “The Daily Signal Podcast,” after attending the event in Taiwan. The new president has a challengi…

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ACC is going to pay up in anti-trust lawsuit. College sports ready for another big change. 24:00

10d ago24:00

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On Tuesday night the ACC was the latest conference to sign off and settle on an anti trust lawsuit that will pay former athletes a healthy sum of money. But what does this whole thing mean? And how will it change college sports, AJ Black of Eagle Insider breaks it all down. Earl Grant's new transfer portal class could make BC an interesting team ne…

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New transfer commit Roger McFarlane is a diamond in the rough for Boston College basketball 23:04

2h ago23:04

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Boston College basketball landed a new transfer on Monday, with the addition of SE Louisiana guard Roger McFarlane. Eagle Insider editor AJ Black looks at what he brings to Earl Grant and the Eagles, and what the roster looks like right now. Additionally Tommy Rupley is set to make his decision on Friday, and we look at BC's odds on the local recru…

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Iran’s President Is Dead. Experts Explains What Happens Now 14:30

4m ago14:30

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Following the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, 63, questions remain over the future of Iran and stability in an already unstable region. Raisi, Iran’s highest elected official since August 2021, and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian were killed in a helicopter crash Sunday. Now, Iran’s first vice president, Mohammad Mokhber, has bee…

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Nebraska and Penn State are Scaling Back Stadium Renovations? 26:04

11d ago26:04

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Why are Nebraska and Penn State scaling back massive football stadium renovations? Are Big Ten schools running out of money? That seems unlikely because yesterday we learned the Big Ten Conference earned $880 million dollars in FY 2023. And that was before their massive new TV deals kicked in? So what's the problem? CASH FLOW Well, for starters, ea…

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Death of Iran’s President, Netanyahu Arrest Warrant, Judge Blocks Biden’s Gun Rule | May 20 7:32

10d ago7:32

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TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: Iran’s president dies in a helicopter crash. The International Criminal Court seeks an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Michael Cohen takes the stand for a final time in Former President Trump’s criminal case. A judge blocks a new Biden administration gun r…

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RUMOR: Ohio State Coach Ryan Day to Miami 2025? 24:49

11d ago24:49

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We keep hearing crazy rumors about Ohio State football coach Ryan Day and his future beyond 2024. College football is crazy enough without these storylines. Believe them or not, they keep resurfacing. So let's be responsible at Locked on Big 10 and discuss Ryan Day and his future with Ohio State football beyond the 2024 college football season. Aft…

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A Mother's Story: Her Daughter Was Harassed By a Boy on the Girls’ Team 23:20

5m ago23:20

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Abby Cross and her husband went to the leadership of their daughter’s Bridgeport, West Virginia, middle school with concerns over a biological male competing alongside their daughter in athletics. “Nothing changed” for their daughter following the conversation, Cross says. Adaleia Cross, her mom says, has always loved sports and was excited to be a…

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Michigan State is a MUST WIN game for Boston College football in 2024. 27:56

8d ago27:56

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Bill O'Brien has a tough task ahead of him in 2024, with a rough schedule of out of conference foes. On today's show Eagle Insider publisher AJ Black looks at the Michigan State game and discusses why beating the Spartans is a must for the Eagles. Also basketball is looking at a transfer not many have heard of, and we look at the spending of footba…

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Bodies of 3 Hostage Found, Insults Fly During Lively Congressional Hearing, Star Wars Movie Turns 25 | May 17 11:32

5d ago11:32

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TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: The bodies of three hostages are recovered in Gaza. A lively scene played out on Capitol hill Thursday night that Pennsylvania Democrats John Fetterman described as worse than “The Jerry Springer Show.” The wife and daughter of the Chief’s owner defends Harrison Butker. “Star Wars: The Pha…

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Corey DeAngelis: School Choice and the 'Parent Revolution' 29:52

4d ago29:52

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There’s a war being waged for America’s elementary, middle, and high school students. But the leftist agenda-driven campaign that began behind the closed doors of teachers unions and government-run schools is now out in the open and has led to a “parent revolution,” says Corey DeAngelis. The "teachers unions overplayed their hand and awakened a sle…

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Win total projections for Boston College football are absurdly low. 22:10

3d ago22:10

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Boston College football has a lot of excitement heading into next year, but the bettors and Vegas books don't share that. We look at the odds, and why we think it's easy money. Also EA Sports is set to release NCAA football, and there have have been leaks, but what Boston College content we want to see in the game. Finally BC women's lacrosse does …

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Chinese Nationals Crossing Border, Biden Acts to Save Garland From Being Held in Contempt of Congress, Dinosaur Costume World Record Flop | May 16 16:38

7d ago16:38

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TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: House Republicans want the audio of Special Counsel Robert Hur’s interview with President Joe Biden. Chinese nationals are crossing America’s southern border at abnormally high rates. The Daily Caller launched an investigation into the World Professional Association for Transgender Health …

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Will Iowa Football Coach Kirk Ferentz Retire like Lisa Bluder? 26:00

6d ago26:00

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Will Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz retire soon? We were not sure but when Hawkeyes women's coach Lisa Bluder stepped down after 24 seasons, we thought we would reconsider Ferentz and his future as it relates to college football. WILL KIRK FERENTZ RETIRE? Coach Ferentz is 68 years old and is going into his 26th season in charge of Iowa football. …

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Faith and Politics: An Insider’s View From Former Trump Aide Cliff Sims 22:46

7h ago22:46

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Cliff Sims had a front-row seat in the White House to some of President Donald Trump’s biggest decisions and helped craft the administration’s message to the American people. As a special assistant to the president, Sims served as a key staffer in the White House communications office before later moving to a different role as deputy director of na…

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Kany Tchanda gives Boston College a late spark in the Class of '24 21:08

13d ago21:08

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Boston College basketball landed a late commitment from Class of '24 forward Kany Tchanda out of Kansas. We look at this Top 200 recruit, who gives Earl Grant a late boost, and what he could do for the program. And after the transfer portal exodus, what do the Eagles look like heading into next season. Finally, UNC joins the NO ACC club, what are t…

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Biden and Trump Agree to Debate, Former Democrat Wins WV GOP Primary, Congress Launches Probe Into Anti-Israel Protests| May 15 9:10

20m ago9:10

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TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: · President Biden and former President Trump agreed to two debates before the 2024 election. · Several primaries took place on Tuesday. · Inflation slows in April, but remains high. · Congress launched a probe into over a dozen nonprofit organizations linked to anti-Israel protests on coll…

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Power 4 Athletic Director Predicts Bottom Schools Expelled 28:02

17d ago28:02

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Will the Big Ten expel any lower tier schools like Northwestern, Purdue, Indiana or Rutgers? Big 12 Athletic Director Jaimie Pollard from Iowa State says yes! He feels the TV networks that are paying the Big Ten conference billions of dollars will want more competitive college football games and more ratings and revenue. CONFERENCE CONTRACTION We d…

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John Daniel Davidson on What a Post-Christian America Looks Like 27:18

25m ago27:18

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John Daniel Davidson, author of the new book, "Pagan America: The Decline of Christianity and the Dark Age to Come," says Christians will be a minority in the United States in the near future. What does that mean for life as we know it in the United States? What will the new pagans be like? What does this mean for our politics? We explore all these…

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