Best DC Superpowers Podcasts (2024)

Reading Barbara Emerson's excellent The First Cold War: Anglo-Russian Relations in the 19th Century got me thinking more about the nature of British-Russian relations, which really date back to the 16th century, why we each loom so large in the other's geopolitical imagination, and why Russia is torn between extreme Anglophilia and Anglophobia. The…

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The Daily: Revisiting 'The Mother Who Changed: A Story of Dementia' 1:01:04

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Earlier this year, we shared the story of one family’s dispute over a loved one with dementia. That story, originally reported in The New York Times Magazine by Katie Engelhart, won the Pulitzer Prize for feature writing this past week. Today, we're revisiting Katie’s story – and the question at the heart of it: When cognitive decline changes peopl…

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Otherppl with Brad Listi: The Life of a Bookseller 1:24:25

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A new 'Craftwork' episode entitled 'The Life of a Bookseller.' My guest is Paul Yamazaki, principal book buyer for City Lights Bookstore. His new book is called Reading the Room: A Bookseller's Tale, available from Ode Books. Yamazaki has been the principal buyer at City Lights Booksellers, the legendary San Francisco bookstore and publisher founde…

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This Week in Virology: TWiV 1113: Influenza virus H5N1 in cows' milk with Richard Webby 1:21:28

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Richard Webby joins TWiV to review the history of avian H5N1 influenza virus, the recent change in epidemiological patterns, infection of dairy cattle in the US, and the risk of an outbreak in humans. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, and Brianne Barker Guest: Richard Webby Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Become a …

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The Gist: BEST OF THE GIST: Pulitzer Edition 43:24

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In this installment of Best Of The Gist, Mike’s December 5, 2023 interview with author, journalist, and former director of the International Crisis Group’s Arab-Israeli Project, Nathan Thrall. Nathan won the Pulitzer Prize this past week for his most recent book, A Day in the Life of Abed Salama: Anatomy of a Jerusalem Tragedy. Produced by Joel Pat…

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Letters from an American: May 10, 2024 11:36

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Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribeBy Heather Cox Richardson

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The Dig: Thawra Ep. 10 – Iraqi Revolution, Communist Power

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Featuring Abdel Razzaq Takriti, this is the TENTH episode of Thawra (Revolution), our rolling mini-series on Arab radicalism in the 20th century. Today’s installment tells the story of Iraq’s 1958 July Revolution: a Free Officers’ coup overthrew the imperialist-aligned Hashemite monarchy and brought nationalist Abdul-Karim Qasim to power alongside …

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Jacobin Radio: Dig: Thawra Ep. 10 - Iraqi Revolution, Communist Power 2:00:17

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Featuring Abdel Razzaq Takriti, this is the TENTH episode of Thawra (Revolution), our rolling mini-series on Arab radicalism in the 20th century. Today’s installment tells the story of Iraq’s 1958 July Revolution: a Free Officers’ coup overthrew the imperialist-aligned Hashemite monarchy and brought nationalist Abdul-Karim Qasim to power alongside …

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Give Them An Argument: Season 6 Episode 16: Friendly Marxism Debate w/Spencer Case & Talking NJ Palestine Organizing 2:02:03

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Ben Burgis is freshly back from New Jersey where among other things he did a Palestine teach-in at the Princeton encampment. He also recently sat down for a friendly debate with goodhearted but right-leaning philosophy podcaster Spencer Case. We watch most of that and then bring on Rutgers professor and New Jersey Uncommitted organizer Elektra Kost…

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web3 with a16z crypto: Layer 2, Rollups, and Building Onchain (with Base) 1:02:33

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with @jessepollak @NoahCitron @rhhackett Welcome to web3 with a16z, a show about building the next era of the internet by the team at a16z crypto, that includes me, host Robert Hackett. Today’s episode covers the bustling area of “layer 2” rollups, a technology for scaling “layer 1” blockchains such as Ethereum. Joining us is Jesse Pollak, who prev…

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Macro N Cheese: What Democracy? with Aaron Good 1:03:59

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Aaron Good, a political scientist and historian, talks with Steve about the US political system and power dynamics. They explore the roles of the deep state and oligarchy in policy-making and the suppression of democracy. “This is a very low point in the history of democracy. Perhaps the lowest point ever, if you put it in a historical context. The…

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The Daily: 'The Interview': Charlamagne Tha God Won’t Take Sides 38:56

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The radio host talks to Lulu Garcia-Navarro about how he plans to wield his considerable political influence during this election cycle.By The New York Times

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The Good Fight: Helen Joyce on Youth Gender Medicine 1:23:24

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Yascha Mounk and Helen Joyce discuss the evidence base for the use of puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones in young people. Helen Joyce is an Irish journalist and the Director of Advocacy at Sex Matters. She is the author of Trans: When Ideology Meets Reality. In this week’s conversation, Yascha Mounk and Helen Joyce discuss the findings of an i…

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Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts: How Originalism Ate The Law: The Trap 52:31

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Get your tickets for Amicus Live in Washington DC here. In the second part of our series on Amicus and at Slate.com, Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern are back on the originalism beat. This week they’re trying to understand the mechanisms of what Professor Saul Cornell calls “the originalism industrial complex” and how those mechanisms plug int…

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The Eurointelligence Podcast: Spain asserts leadership on Palestine 26:49

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In our latest episode, our team discusses Spain asserting leadership on Palestine, and on the student protests spilling over to Europe.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Life and Art from FT Weekend: Coming soon: China, the new tech superpower 1:07

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In a new season of Tech Tonic, longtime FT China reporter Jame Kynge travels around the world to see how China is pushing towards tech supremacy. Will China be able to get an edge in crucial technological areas? What does China’s attempt to leapfrog the west look like on the ground? A 6-part series looking at China’s tech industry. Presented by Jam…

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This Week in Virology: TWiV 1112: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin 46:32

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In his weekly clinical update, Dr. Griffin deep dives into infections of dairy cattle with high pathogenic influenza H5N1, how long virus has been circulating and if known anti-influenza antivirals can reduce secondary attack rates, before reviewing the recent statistics on SARS-CoV-2 infection, the guidelines for spring administration of COVID vac…

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The Gist: A Drug That Kills Drink's Thrills With Andy Mills 41:24

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Andy Mills and Matthew Boll are out with a new podcast Reflector. Now available. Episode 1 concerns Naltrexone, a drug that actually works to stop alcohol cravings, and yet 12-Step programs are much more popular, despite being much less effective. We are joined by Andy to also talk about media capture and the great podcast fake enthusiasm epidemic.…

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Changelog: Ship It! 103: How WebMD ran in the year 2000

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All of the health anxiety of early internet adopters traced back to WebMD’s self diagnosis. Some sysadmin’s on-call nightmares came from a different part of the site. Leave us a comment Changelog++ members save 4 minutes on this episode because they made the ads disappear. Join today! Sponsors: Sentry – Code breaks, fix it faster. Don’t just observ…

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Big Technology Podcast: Apple's Bad iPad Ad, AI Assistant Hype, Netflix's Big Live Ambitions 54:18

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Ranjan Roy from Margins is back for our weekly discussion of the latest tech news. We cover 1) Apple's bad iPad ad 2) Is the backlash largely due to the creative, of people's feelings about Apple as a company 3) Asking Claude about the reaction to the ad 4) Apple's big moment at WWDC 5) Apple building server-side AI compute 6) Better Siri 7) OpenAI…

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The Bulwark Podcast: Mark Leibovich: The Oracle of Washington 53:18

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Mike Johnson may have seen the light in the SCIF, but is he scheming with Trump for Jan 6, 2025? Plus, imagining Gavin Newsom 2028 if we get to keep our elections, Biden's age still makes every supporter nervous, Kevin McCarthy's vendetta, and Nikki, the wild card. Mark Leibovich joins Tim Miller for the weekend pod. Show notes: Mark's "Thank You f…

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War on the Rocks: From Polar Presence to Port Security: A Conversation with the Coast Guard Commandant 30:13

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Nick sat down with United States Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Linda Fagan to discuss the Coast Guard’s global activities, from the Arctic to the Indo-Pacific to the growing digital security challenges to America’s ports.

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Changelog: Changelog & Friends 43: Motivated by play

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Annie Sexton has been on quite a journey since she was last on the show back in early ‘22. On this episode, Annie takes us on that journey, shares her new-found perspective & tells us about how she’s approaching her side project this time around. Leave us a comment Changelog++ members get a bonus 12 minutes at the end of this episode and zero ads. …

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The Dishcast with Andrew Sullivan: Adam Moss On The Artistic Process 49:39

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Adam is the best magazine editor of my generation, and an old friend. From 2004 to 2019, he was the editor-in-chief of New York Magazine, and before that he edited the New York Times Magazine, and 7 Days — a weekly news magazine covering art and culture in NYC…

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Palm Court Podcast: Merlin Mann - Part 2: Lando, Olfactory Memories, "Gonna Break All the Windows..." 41:42

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In part two with Merlin Mann, the free-wheeling conversation picks up speed with the appearance of a special guest (code name: Lando, real name: Christian Pérez), discussing the cultural and creative passing of the baton and DIY inspiration between different New College generations. Merle pays homage to writing coach Jan Wheeler (who he was somewha…

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The Rachman Review: Coming soon: China, the new tech superpower 1:07

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In a new season of Tech Tonic, longtime FT China reporter Jame Kynge travels around the world to see how China is pushing towards tech supremacy. Will China be able to get an edge in crucial technological areas? What does China’s attempt to leapfrog the west look like on the ground? A 6-part series looking at China’s tech industry. Presented by Jam…

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The Nation Podcasts: The War In Sudan with Khalid Medani | American Prestige 1:05:55

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On this episode of American Prestige, Danny and Derek welcome to the podcast Khalid Medani—associate professor of political science, director of the Institute of Islamic Studies, and chair of the African Studies Program at McGill University—for a deep dive into the conflict that has engulfed Sudan since last Spring. They delve into its roots going …

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Spark: Success, optimization, and the relentless drive toward productivity 54:08

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Digital tech allows us to track the stats of our daily activity and optimize our lives in the name of self-improvement. But it's also changed how we evaluate success and what success even means. In a world where quantification is king, what becomes of success that can't be reduced to data?

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Letters from an American: May 9, 2024 10:58

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Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribeBy Heather Cox Richardson

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Jacobin Radio: Behind the News: Neoliberalism's Far-Right Wing w/ Quinn Slobodian 53:01

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Quinn Slobodian, who recently wrote a paper about Peter Brimelow, discusses the white supremacist wing of neoliberalism. Derek Seidman looks into the Alabama corporate elite and its terror at the incursion of the UAW. See his recent articles for Truthout. Behind the News, hosted by Doug Henwood, covers the worlds of economics and politics and their…

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Hillsdale College Podcast Network: The Breakdown of the Rule of Law

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This week, the ongoing Manhattan trial of former president Donald Trump, the history of law in the United States, and the ramifications of rogue prosecution. Matthew Spalding, vice president of Washington operations and dean of Hillsdale in D.C.’s Van Andel Graduate School of Government, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues. Release date: 1…

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Hillsdale College Podcast Network: Victor Davis Hanson & Mark F. McClay

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Guests: Victor Davis Hanson & Mark F. McClay Host Scot Bertram talks with: Victor Davis Hanson, the Wayne and Marcia Buske Distinguished Fellow in History at Hillsdale College and senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, about civilizations that were completely destroyed by war and his new book The End of Everything: How Wars Descend into Annihilat…

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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar: 5/9/24: Glenn Greenwald Vs Ilya Shapiro On Campus Crackdowns - CounterPoints Debate 1:05:47

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Ryan and Emily host a debate on free speech at college campus protests between Glenn Greenwald and Ilya Shapiro. Glenn Greenwald: https://twitter.com/ggreenwald Ilya Shapiro: https://twitter.com/ishapiro To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: https://breakingpoints.supercast.co…

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Useful Idiots with Katie Halper and Aaron Maté: “Israel is a Gangster State” says Palestinian DC-based Journalist 54:24

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Click here for the full interview with Said Arikat: https://www.usefulidiotspodcast.com/p/israel-is-a-gangster-state-says-palestinian?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web For $6 a month, become a Useful Idiot! Get extended interviews, Thursday Throwdowns, and bonus content at www.usefulidiotspodcast.com Watch this week's Thursday Throwdown: Bil…

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Bell Curve: Will Crypto Leave the US? | Roundup 1:07:02

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In this episode, the crew discusses the current state of crypto regulation and political candidate support in the US. They explore the viability of meme coins and the challenges of annualizing returns in the crypto space. The conversation also debates crypto-native gaming, the importance of crypto remaining a key industry in the US, and the technic…

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Ones and Tooze: What's Wrong With Tesla? 40:46

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Elon Musk's car company Tesla is in trouble. Its share price has plunged since the start of the year and the company has laid off thousands of employees. Adam and Cameron dig into the problems at Tesla and the reasons electric car companies in China are doing better.By Foreign Policy

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The Daily: Stormy Daniels Takes The Stand 26:18

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This episode contains descriptions of an alleged sexual liaison. What happened when Stormy Daniels took the stand for eight hours in the first criminal trial of former President Donald J. Trump? Jonah Bromwich, one of the lead reporters covering the trial for The Times, was in the room. Guest: Jonah E. Bromwich, who covers criminal justice in New Y…

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Bankless: ROLLUP: M2 Money Supply Flipped Bullish | Robinhood Wells Notice | Trump Supports Crypto | Friend.tech Token 59:40

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Matter of Opinion: Let the Trump Veep Auditions Begin 35:46

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Donald Trump is searching for a running mate, and his list of potential candidates is getting smaller and smaller. This week, the hosts discuss whether Trump is considering other qualities beyond loyalty, and they debate what his eventual choice could mean for the future of Trumpism in the Republican Party. Plus, Michelle wants to worm her way into…

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The Ezra Klein Show: This Is a Very Weird Moment in the History of Drug Laws 1:02:29

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Drug policy feels very unsettled right now. The war on drugs was a failure. But so far, the war on the war on drugs hasn’t entirely been a success, either. Take Oregon. In 2020, it became the first state in the nation to decriminalize hard drugs. It was a paradigm shift — treating drug-users as patients rather than criminals — and advocates hoped i…

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Hard Fork: Meet Kevin’s A.I. Friends 1:17:04

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Kevin reports on his monthlong experiment cultivating relationships with 18 companions generated by artificial intelligence. He walks through how he developed their personas, what went down in their group chats, and why you might want to make one yourself. Then, Casey has a conversation with Turing, one of Kevin’s chatbot buddies, who has an intere…

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Otherppl with Brad Listi: Garth Greenwell on Style, Opera, Kentucky, Mentors, Poetry, Bulgaria, Prose, Good Art, and Magnetism in Language 21:23

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In today's flashback, an outtake from Episode 626, my conversation with author Garth Greenwell. The episode first aired on February 26, 2020. Greenwell is the author of What Belongs to You, which won the British Book Award for Debut of the Year, was longlisted for the National Book Award, and was a finalist for six other awards, including the PEN/F…

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Odd Lots: Lots More With Brad Setser on the Yen, a New China Shock and Excavators 29:18

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There's a lot going on in currency markets and global trade at the moment. The Japanese yen has been falling, even after authorities seemed to intervene to try to arrest the slide. Meanwhile, weakness in the Chinese yuan has helped boost that country's exports and is fueling talk of a new "China Shock" for the rest of the world, even as its economy…

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"Econ 102" with Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg: Biden's New Tax Plan, Algorithmic Pricing, and Noah's Media Diet 57:44

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This week on Econ 102, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg discuss the pros and cons of Biden's tax plan based on Noah's recent essay. They also answered listener questions on the German economy's success, Japan's government debt management, and strategies for staying well-informed on economic issues. Recommended Podcast: Company Breakdowns Each episode …

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Left, Right & Center: Why Netanyahu’s latest move is a threat to a free press 50:29

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The government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shuttered the Israel offices of news network Al Jazeera this week. The country blocked the network’s website, and Israeli police raided their studios, confiscating broadcast equipment. Americans would expect this move from an authoritarian leader, not a democratic ally. Will the United Sta…

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The Frustrating Celtics, One-Leg Luka, the Depleted Knicks, and Scapegoat Vogel With Joe House and Big Wos 1:34:46

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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House and Wosny Lambre to discuss the Mavericks' Game 2 win over the Thunder (2:09), the Celtics' discouraging loss to the Cavaliers (27:34), the firing of Frank Vogel (51:38), and more, before Bill introduces a new segment called "I Hate to Tell Ya..." (1:04:00). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Joe House and W…

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Life and Art from FT Weekend: Using AI as a tool for creativity 21:36

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One of the hallmarks of humanity is our ability to pass down cultural information and knowledge over thousands of years. Philosopher and author Martin Puchner says the lifeblood of culture lies in how we take pieces of information and combine them into new ideas and ways of inhabiting the world. Martin talks with Lilah about how that culture is for…

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The Naked Pravda: How Russian disinformation really threatens the USA 30:50

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The leadup to voting this November will renew fears in the United States about Russian malign influence. That means more paranoia from politicians, more alarming op-eds and white papers from the institutes created and funded to draw attention to foreign disinformation, and more mutual suspicions among ordinary people on social media, where journali…

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