Best Alternative Podcasts (2024)

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Lourin Hubbard For Congress 1:12:09

2+ y ago1:12:09

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Guest Lourin Hubbard For Congress, running to represent California’s 22nd, replacing Devin Nunes. And an update on what the January 6th committee is up to.By idobi Network

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The New Mayor of New York 1:01:18

2+ y ago1:01:18

1:01:18

Eric Adams, the new Mayor of New York City is under the weight of the Big Apple as controversy surrounds shortly after being sworn in. And a News Round-Up of the biggest stories.By idobi Network

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DeSantis Army, Omicron, News Roundup 57:15

2+ y ago57:15

57:15

Republican Governor Ron DeSantis wants to build a civilian army in Florida that only listens to him. Should we be worried? Also, the latest on COVID variant Omicron and a news roundup.By idobi Network

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Democracy Crumbles as Debt Neglecter Sings 1:10:41

2+ y ago1:10:41

1:10:41

Is US Democracy in danger? And politically charged punk rock band Debt Neglecter talks about everything that’s messed up.By idobi Network

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News Roundup 53:59

3y ago53:59

53:59

Rep Marjorie Taylor Green is being racist (again), a right wing pastor makes excuses after saying that God told him Trump would still be president, the My Pillow Guy gets pranked, a dinosaur spotting, and moreBy idobi Network

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Guest: Atiba Madyun, #GaetzGate 53:00

3+ y ago53:00

53:00

Political analyst and president and founder of Party Politics US, Atiba Madyun, talks about why Democrats must push to get rid of the filibuster.By idobi Network

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Guest: Tom Nelson for Senate, Voting Restrictions 0:06

3+ y ago0:06

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Guest Tom Nelson is running for Senate in the 2022 election to represent Wisconsin. He joins the show via Zoom. Also, the Brennan Center for Justice identified more than 100 bills in 28 states meant to restrict voting access. We take a look at three states, Georgia, Florida and Texas.By idobi Network

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The Turtle and the Filibuster 52:10

3+ y ago52:10

52:10

Mitch McConnell threatens to do what he’s already done if the filibuster goes away. But what is the filibuster and should it be there? And a growing number of migrant children are coming to the border alone without parents.By idobi Network

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Guest: Julian Brave NoiseCat, Biden Tax Plan, Insurrectionist Arrests 51:00

3+ y ago51:00

51:00

More insurrectionist arrests, we’ll fill you in on the latest. Also, you’re going to hear that Biden is about to raise taxes. We’ll tell you why that’s a bunch of malarkey. The Senate confirmed New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland as Interior Secretary, making her the first Native American to lead a Cabinet department and the DOI. Julian Brave NoiseCat is t…

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Bad Gov. Cuomo, The $15 Minimum Wage Debate 54:43

3+ y ago54:43

54:43

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is in a lot of trouble. Also, the debate over raising the national minimum wage to $15 per hour.By idobi Network

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Voter Suppression to the Max, CPAC Crazy 55:15

3+ y ago55:15

55:15

Republicans are trying to make it harder for you to vote. Meanwhile, CPAC took place in Florida over the weekend… and it was weird.By idobi Network

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Cruz to Cancun, Guest Corbie Mitleid 54:59

3+ y ago54:59

54:59

Guest Corbie Mitleid, a highly respected psychic medium, gives her opinion on Trump’s sour. Also, the Republican versus Democratic response to the winter storm disaster in Texas.By idobi Network

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Ted Bond 1:09:06

3+ y ago1:09:06

1:09:06

Ted Bond Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jtedbond/ Craig's Brother Website - https://www.craigsbrother.com/ Craig's Brother Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/craigsbrother Craig's Brother Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/craigsbrotherBy Billy Power

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Impeach The Orange (The Sequel) Recap, The Lighter Side Mini 56:12

3+ y ago56:12

56:12

Trump was acquitted as The Senate was short of the required two-thirds required by the Constitution. We’ll give a recap of the whole trial and offer our reaction. Plus, The Lighter Side of It’s News to Us.By idobi Network

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Josh Howley + Marjorie Taylor Greene = WTF? Plus, Guest Dr. Rashawn Ray 55:20

3+ y ago55:20

55:20

Guest Dr. Rashawn Ray, a Professor of Sociology, discusses white supremacy inside law enforcement and a lot more. Plus, the worst of the worst in government.By idobi Network

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Tommy Rehbein Returns 52:02

3+ y ago52:02

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Tommy Rehbein's Instagram - http://instagram.com/circuitsandkittens Tommy Rehbein's Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/tommyrehbein Christy Merry - https://christymerry.bandcamp.com/releases Robosapien - https://robosapien.bandcamp.com International Karate - https://internationalkarate.bandcamp.com Naive Sense - https://naivesense.bandcamp.com Toi…

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Seth Rogan V. Ted Cruz and Why Ted Sucks

3+ y ago

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Calls for Sen. Ted Cruz to resign heat up after some say he aided and abetted the capital riot insurrection that killed five. Also, the latest with impeachment number two.By idobi Network

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Tommy Rehbein 1:13:28

3+ y ago1:13:28

1:13:28

Tommy Rehbein's Instagram - http://instagram.com/circuitsandkittens Tommy Rehbein's Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/tommyrehbein Robosapien - https://robosapien.bandcamp.com International Karate - https://internationalkarate.bandcamp.com Naive Sense - https://naivesense.bandcamp.comBy Billy Power

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We Came So Close 51:14

3+ y ago51:14

51:14

A look at the DC insurrection. Also, a sober reminder of Trump’s “alleged” interference with the Georgia election results.By idobi Network

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2020 Review and a $600 Stimulus Check? 56:01

3+ y ago56:01

56:01

Our on-air holiday party gets derailed with big stimulus news plus a 2020 recap.By idobi Network

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Michael C. Hall, Peter Yanowitz, and Matt Katz-Bohen is Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum and more

3+ y ago

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We welcome guests Michael C. Hall (Dexter, Six Feet Under), Peter Yanowitz (The Wallflowers) and Matt Katz-Bohen (Blondie) aka Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum. Also, trouble at an adult website and should Facebook be broken up?By idobi Network

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Georgia Runoffs Update, News Roundup 54:24

3+ y ago54:24

54:24

The latest with the Georgia runoff election and a News Roundup.By idobi Network

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Guest: Edward Aguilar (Students for Tomorrow), #DiaperDon 51:36

3+ y ago51:36

51:36

Guest 17-year-old Edward Aguilar is the Chief Executive Officer of Students for Tomorrow, working to get students registered to vote for Georgia’s upcoming runoffs. Also, #DiaperDon and Biden transition talk.By idobi Network

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Guest: Dr. Ted Johnson, Lindsay Graham Sucks 55:42

3+ y ago55:42

55:42

73 million people voted for a racist. Let’s try to make some sense of it. Dr. Ted Johnson, Senior Fellow at Brennan Center for Justice, joins It’s News to Us. His work explores the role that race plays in electoral politics. Also, why is Senator Lindsey Graham such a weirdo? Also, it appears he might have committed a felony.…

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Guest: David Duchovny, Trump Won’t Concede 53:48

3+ y ago53:48

53:48

Actor David Duchovny shares his thoughts on the election and plays his new song. Meanwhile, DJT refuses to admit he lost.By idobi Network

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Guests: Rick Gates, Carolyn Maloney 51:07

3+ y ago51:07

51:07

Both sides of the aisle before Election Day. Representative Carolyn Maloney of New York’s 12th (running for re-election) and former Trump campaign political consultant, and star witness in the Mueller investigation, Rick Gates.By idobi Network

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Guest: Shannon Freshour for Congress, News Round-up 54:31

3+ y ago54:31

54:31

Guest Shannon Freshour is a proud Ohioan running for Congress in Ohio’s 4th district. She’s going to defeat the infamous Jim Jordan. Also, DJT is facing a legal storm if he loses on election night.By idobi Network

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Guest: Emily Kinkead for PA, Election Stuff 59:18

3+ y ago59:18

59:18

What’s going on with The Senate race? Also, Emily Kinkead, Democratic Nominee (and presumed winner), for PA House District 20, joins the show.By idobi Network

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Guest: Scott Huffman for Congress, Right Wing Terrorists 57:31

4y ago57:31

57:31

COVID misinformation is spread from the top, meanwhile right wing domestic terrorists plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Whitmer. And Scott Huffman calls in to talk about his bid for Congress.By idobi Network

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Guest: Paula Jean Swearengin for US Senate, Trump’s COIVD-19 1:03:35

4y ago1:03:35

1:03:35

Paula Jean Swearengin for US Senate calls in, just weeks before Election Day. Also, DJT gets COVID-19.By idobi Network

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DJT’s Taxes, Supreme Court 1:11:46

4y ago1:11:46

1:11:46

The New York Times obtains Trump’s taxes. What does it mean? Another Supreme Court seat to fill (RIP Ruth Bader Ginsburg).By idobi Network

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Episode #336 – Eichlers 12:33

4y ago12:33

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Eichlers, aka Russ Wood, is one of Salt Lake’s most prolific artists. Wood’s reputation for being a goofball is matched only by his musical output, and the quality matches the quantity. This February Wood released SCENE KIDS, an experimental, collaborative mixtape featuring artists from Salt Lake’s DIY spaces, and it’s a testament to the talent tee…

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Episode #335 – Choice Coin 12:40

4y ago12:40

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Choice Coin was the name Jared Montgomery had for a coin he relied on while traveling and living out of his car. When he came to a fork in the road, he’d flip it, follow it, and never look back. Now Montgomery leads the Choice Coin with Derek Wetenkamp on bass and Nate Harer on drums, and the group has just released its debut EP titled Too Tired to…

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Seamus Fields 1:11:44

4+ y ago1:11:44

1:11:44

Foxhedge Website - https://foxhedgeband.com/ Foxhedge Instagram - https://instagram.com/foxhedgeband Foxhedge on Twitter - https://twitter.com/foxhedgeband Foxhedge on Facebook - https://facebook.com/foxhedgeband Foxhedge on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ZroV7wG4Ic3c2eQMylrjP?si=TCLmB2sDTVSYE_mEXNxDAQ…

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Episode #334 – SoundMass 18:57

4+ y ago18:57

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Improvisational space rock collective SoundMass comprises over 10 members from separate bands, including Theta Naught and My Education. “Really, the core is around two bassists and two drummers with a peripheral of instruments including guitars, string instruments, keyboards etc.,” says Ryan Stanfield, founder of Theta Naught and influential member…

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Episode #333 – Milk Money 19:07

4+ y ago19:07

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After 15 years as friends in various local bands, the members of Milk Money (Trevor Hale, Dan Fletcher, Drew Davenport and Byron Colindres) have finally put together the rock outfit they’d always wanted. Milk Money represent a new iteration of music-making and expression for its members. “We had no expectations with this band,” says Hale. Fletcher …

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Episode #332 – Teenage Flying Disc 13:47

4+ y ago13:47

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For Ford Call, turning 18 meant an end. After an intense period of self discovery late in high school playing with Dead Be Joint, Call sifted through through the chaos of working with a band of mismatched tastes and found the emotional means and energy to carve out his own musical identity as Teenage Flying Disc. Believing he would die after his 18…

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Episode #331 – Wounded Knee 14:35

4+ y ago14:35

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One of the most important parts of the creative process for Mason Runs Through (of the folk-punk emo band Wounded Knee) is the opportunity to play his music in live settings. When Runs Through moved to Montana to work on a reservation, he was starved of this opportunity—but not for lack of trying. After two bad experiences trying to play his brand …

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Episode #330 – Purr Bats 16:35

4+ y ago16:35

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For Kyrbir Is-p, front man of Purr Bats, growing up gay in mid ’80s Utah Valley meant living with an ever-present sense of doom. The LDS Church taught him he was chosen to live in the end times, that his family would eventually rise to heaven while the Earth was crystallized and sanctified—meanwhile, Kyrbir and his queer friends would face the fire…

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Episode #329 – Telepanther 10:30

4+ y ago10:30

10:30

It’s been over two years since Salt Lake band Telepanther disbanded. This month, this outer-worldly trio is giving a one-night-only performance at SLUG’s Anniversary Localized Showcase. The group finds inspiration in sci-fi and space, throwing together synth noises with keyboard melodies and robotic vocals to make the kind of unique sound you would…

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Episode #328 – Spirit Prison 22:44

4+ y ago22:44

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When it comes to mental health, whether you’re self-medicating or taking prescribed medication, there’s a tendency to become numb—not just to pain, but to who you are underneath the pain. “I didn’t know how to come to terms with that or how to fix that,” says Jade Whitlock of Spirit Prison. “I had never been in that situation, and no one in my fami…

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Episode #327 – Horrible Penny 24:01

4+ y ago24:01

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After being accepted into Spy Hop‘s musicology program during her sophomore year of high school, Allyson Katana quickly learned the skills of a working, professional musician. What she learned there would help transform Horrible Penny—once a small, personal SoundCloud project—into a full band, including Eoghan Knibbe, Luke Bamford and Elliot Emery.…

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Episode #326 – Acacia Ridge 18:53

4+ y ago18:53

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Acacia Ridge released three singles in the lead up to their debut album, Watch Your Monarchs Fall. The group spent New Year’s 2019 texting everyone they even remotely knew, asking them to spend just 30 seconds checking out the first single, “Malevolence”. It paid off: within a month the track garnered 100,000 streams on Spotify, and that success pa…

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Episode #325 – Ben Ra 22:57

4+ y ago22:57

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Sometimes you have to take a break. After 18 months spent away from social media and making and listening to new music, Ben Ra has returned. Although he hasn’t released anything as of yet, this episode of Soundwaves features several of Ra’s unreleased new beats and tracks. Ben Ra has always had drive and a desire for self expression. The journey fr…

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Episode #324 – The Waldron Brothers 16:14

4+ y ago16:14

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Jimmy and Matthew Waldron had been playing live music for years with their family band, The Waldronz. As young children and teens, their father taught them—along with their two sisters—how to play for live audiences. Eventually, The Waldronz disbanded as the children of the family grew up and pursued other interests, but after a couple years, Jimmy…

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Episode #323 – The Cold Year 23:22

4+ y ago23:22

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The Cold Year’s newest album, Prey for Me, isn’t a critique of religion so much as it is a conversation about it, one that lyricist and guitarist Matthew Skaggs finds therapeutic. On the album, the band explores the highs and lows of depression, the feeling of having left organized religion, as well as the comfort that comes from physical media. Th…

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Episode #322 – Teilani 21:46

4+ y ago21:46

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When Teilani Leaupepetele first came to Utah, he was met with the trials and tribulations of trying to make R&B neo-soul music in Provo. As a biracial gay man, Teilani Leaupepetele encountered a lot of well-meaning people but also a fair amount of prejudice in Utah County. Racist remarks and looming heteronormativity weren’t uncommon, and Teilani—s…

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Nate Allen 1:34:33

4+ y ago1:34:33

1:34:33

Good Saint Nathanael Official Website - http://goodsaintnathanael.com/ Good Saint Nathanael BandCamp - https://goodsaintnathanael.bandcamp.com Good Saint Nathanael Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/goodsaintnathanael/By Billy Power

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Episode #321 – Seeking Tragedy 20:55

5y ago20:55

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After a frustrating attempt at joining another band, Loclyn Torres realized she would need to start her own project if she really wanted to realize her vision of the kind of metal she wanted to perform. Nate Velasquez (drums) joined her to form Seeking Tragedy, and since January of 2018, the two went through a long and rigorous audition process to …

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Mike Rucker, Ph.D. 1:21:02

5y ago1:21:02

1:21:02

Mike Rucker's Website - https://michaelrucker.com/ Mike Rucker on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mike.rucker.phd Mike Rucker on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewonderoffun/ Mike Rucker on Twitter - https://twitter.com/performbetterBy Billy Power

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