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Lean Out with Tara Henley

Tara Henley

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Tara Henley is a Canadian journalist and bestselling author. On the Lean Out podcast, she interviews heterodox writers and thinkers from around the world, in an attempt to widen the Overton window of acceptable thought in society. You can learn more about her work at tarahenley.substack.com
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The Cinematic Tangent

Chad and Brad

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The Cinematic Tangent is a podcast hosted by Chad Michael Van Alstin and Bradley Redder — two guys who bonded over a decade ago because they were chronically late to film class. The show’s aim is to facilitate honest conversations about movies in their cultural context, uninhibited by political dichotomies and insane social purity tests. Grab a beer, hang out with us, and reclaim your humanity. Visit: http://www.thecinematictangent.com
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 5, 2024 is: capricious • \kuh-PRISH-us\ • adjective Capricious is a formal word that describes someone or something governed or characterized by impulsivity or unpredictability. // The employees were at the mercy of a capricious manager who always seemed to impose deadlines at the last minute. See the en…
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 13, 2024 is: sentient • \SEN-shee-unt\ • adjective Sentient is a formal term that typically describes beings conscious of or responsive to the sensations of seeing, hearing, feeling, tasting, or smelling. // An avid gardener, Dorothy has recently been absorbed in books that examine the question of whethe…
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 12, 2024 is: iota • \eye-OH-tuh\ • noun An iota is an infinitesimal amount of something. The word iota is used synonymously with the etymologically related jot, and by its oldest definition refers to the 9th letter of the Greek alphabet. // There's not an iota of doubt regarding the defendant's guilt. Se…
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 11, 2024 is: vitiate • \VISH-ee-ayt\ • verb To vitiate something is to ruin it or render it ineffective. // A single inaccuracy in the spreadsheet that supported the data vitiated the entire proposal. See the entry > Examples: "… Lily Gladstone does more with thought, in 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' tha…
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 10, 2024 is: durable • \DUR-uh-bul\ • adjective Durable describes people or things that last, or remain strong and in good condition over a long period of time. It is often used figuratively, as in "a durable athlete." // The fabric was durable enough to withstand chewing from the family dog. // She is o…
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 9, 2024 is: acumen • \AK-yoo-mun\ • noun Acumen refers to keenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination—in other words, the ability to think clearly and make good decisions, especially in practical matters. // The fictional detective possesses a superior acumen that enables her to solv…
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 8, 2024 is: fusty • \FUSS-tee\ • adjective Someone or something described as fusty is rigidly old-fashioned. Fusty is also used as a synonym of musty to describe things that are full of dust and unpleasant, stale odors. // Wanda is quick to admit that the music she prefers is fusty, as it excludes pretty…
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EP 147: 'Why the Left Gets J.D. Vance Wrong' 21:55

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J.D. Vance was once a liberal media darling. But in recent weeks, since Donald Trump selected him as his running mate, the Ohio senator has been the subject of almost wall-to-wall negative coverage — in both the liberal press, and on left-leaning social media. But our guest on today’s program says that Vance is a complex figure, and one we should t…
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 7, 2024 is: reify • \RAY-uh-fye\ • verb Reifying is about considering or representing something abstract as a material or concrete thing. If you reify a concept or idea you somehow give it definite content and form. // The tense personal dynamic between the two musicians was reified by the dissonant yet …
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 6, 2024 is: balayage • \BAH-lee-ahzh\ • noun Balayage is a technique by which a colorist creates highlights or lowlights in a person's hair by painting freehand using long, sweeping strokes. Balayage may also refer to the highlights or lowlights produced by this technique. // The stylist was lauded for h…
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 4, 2024 is: hoopla • \HOO-plah\ • noun Hoopla refers to talk or writing that is designed to get people excited about or interested in something, often with the implication that the person using the word does not find the thing exciting or interesting. // Marvin didn’t understand all of the hoopla surroun…
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Given the state of our politics right now, it is easy to feel hopeless. But our guest on this week’s program says things are not as bleak as they seem, that people want to heal our deep societal divisions, and that the answer to bridging these divides lies in rebuilding civic life — one conversation at a time. John Wood, Jr. is a former nominee for…
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