Three family members of varying levels of queerness and with varying fandom interests gather to discuss their hyperfixations and fleeting passions. We started as Briikasak: A Mandalorian Podcast at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, but have expanded to general fandoms, commenting with a queer perspective.
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The Life Debt BlogCast is the Official Podcast of the ‘My Star Wars Life Debt’ Blog run by myself, Jonny Orme, a lifelong Star Wars fan who loves to write and talk about the Galaxy Far, Far Away.
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Speakeasy conversation about strategy, competition, economics, history, and policy from two non-experts. The episodes include some actual economic Game Theory such as the Prisoner's Dilemma, the Traveler's Dilemma, and the Public Good game. Episodes also include conversations on dilemmas in TV/Movies, sports, and board/card games, as well as the history of military, intelligence (spies), politics, and economics. The objective is simply to think critically about how people make strategic choi ...
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Judicial Watch Director of Investigations & Research Chris Farrell takes you on a deep dive into topics and issues relating government waste, fraud, abuse, & corruption--things you need to know as an informed, concerned citizen. Judicial Watch, Inc. is a conservative, non-partisan educational foundation, which promotes transparency, accountability and integrity in government, politics and the law. Through its educational endeavors, Judicial Watch advocates high standards of ethics and morali ...
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Alex Marlow Re: Breitbart News and Censorship
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Alex Marlow is the Editor-in-Chief of Breitbart News. Marlow is a two-time New York Times bestselling author. Follow Alex Marlow on X: @AlexMarlow Order Alex Marlow's Latest Book "Breaking Biden": https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Breaking-Biden/Alex-Marlow/9781668023006?utm_source=author_po SUPPORT OUR WORK https://www.judicialwatch.org/donat…
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Hyperfixation's vampire month continues with Castlevania: The Netflix Series, which Marika surprising liked and disrupted how the gang was going to cover the series. We have a very long conservation about sex. We talk a lot about how Dracula and Carmilla are adaptions in name only, how it started as a movie, and how much this show hates the Catholi…
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109. Spotify's Stream Farm Problem & Amazon's Fake Walk-Out Stores
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Summary The conversation explores the fraudulent practices of buying followers and streams in the music industry and social media platforms. It discusses the incentives for marketing firms to manipulate engagement numbers and the challenges of creating a level playing field. The conversation also touches on the impact of these practices on the broa…
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Advocating for Victims of Illegal Alien Crimes with Don Rosenberg
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Don Rosenberg is the President and Treasurer of Advocates for Victims of Illegal Alien Crime (AVIAC). In 2010, Don's 25-year-old son, Drew, was run over and killed by an illegal alien driving without a license. Prior to founding AVIAC, Don Rosenberg worked as an entertainment and publishing executive. Visit AVIAC's Website: https://www.aviac.us/ SU…
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Vampire month continues with Marika making the gang talk about the first season of Carmilla the web series, the 2014 Canadian adaption of the novella of the same name. It was a very specific, very tumblr moment on the internet for Marika. Cal and Bret find it... fine. Cal makes comparisons to Baldur's Gate and Bret has seen as a lot of SyFy origina…
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K.T. McFarland Discusses Biden Foreign Policy; Ukraine; Israel; China & Reagan's "Star Wars"
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K.T. McFarland served as Deputy National Security Advisor under President Trump. McFarland also held national security posts in the Nixon, Ford and Reagan administrations. McFarland also served as an aide to Henry Kissinger. Visit K.T. McFarland’s Website: https://ktmcfarland.com Follow K.T. McFarland on X: @realKTMcFarland SUPPORT OUR WORK https:/…
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Dr. Eithan Haim - Targeted by Biden DoJ/HHS for Whistleblowing Re: Pediatric Transgender Program
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Dr. Eithan Haim is a general surgeon who became an anonymous whistleblower when he exposed that Texas Children’s Hospital was lying to the public about the existence of their transgender program. Dr. Haim was visited by two federal agents who delivered a target letter stating Dr. Haim was being criminally investigated for a case regarding “medical …
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Lt. Gen. Mike Flynn: Deliver the Truth, Whatever the Cost
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General Mike Flynn (Retired) served as the National Security Advisor under President Donald J. Trump. General Flynn served for more than 33 years in the United States military. General Flynn is currently the Chairman of “America’s Future” and is also a bestselling author. Visit the Website for General Flynn’s new documentary, “Flynn: Deliver the Tr…
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Hyperfixation kicks of Vampire Month with Carmilla by J. Sheridan La Fanu, the first lesbian vampire and a book that predates Dracula. Why were books from the 1800s like this? Why are vampires and horror always queer? And why won't Marika shut up about the web series?By Hyperfixation: A Queer Fandom Podcast
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Bill Walton Re: Sovereignty; Cultural Marxism; Climate Hoax; National Debt; & Trump ‘24
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Bill Walton has an extensive background in multiple leadership roles as an executive, investor, and entrepreneur. He has been involved in launching, leading and financing a wide variety of organizations. This includes established businesses, start-ups, art, music, education, and theater organizations, as well as policy and political action groups a…
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108. AI-Generated Content: Sports Illustrated's Scandal; Gothika Cover; The Library of Babel
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SummaryIn this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics, including the New York State salary listing requirement, the impact of AI on creative expression, the importance of a paper co-authored by prominent thinkers in foreign policy, the revolutionary change brought about by nuclear weapons, and the use of AI in music and art. They also explo…
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Kotor and Queerness in Knights of the Old Republic
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This week's hyperfixation for Cal is about Kotor and the queerness in the Knights of the Old Republic video games. Cal has a lot to say about Revan and how the character's gender is handled throughout the video games and various books. Bret knows things about video games and Marika is only bringing Xena comparisons. Episode We Mention: X-Men Blue O…
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107. John Von Neumann - Father of Game Theory, Nuclear Scientist, Super Genius
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In this episode, Nick and Chris discuss their hiatus and receive feedback on their Match Day episode. They then introduce John von Neumann, a mathematician, physicist, computer scientist, and polymath who made significant contributions to game theory. We discuss his biography, academic career, and collaborations with other intellectual giants. They…
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Robert Greenway on U.S. Military Strength and Readiness
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Robert Greenway is the Director of the Allison Center for National Security at The Heritage Foundation. Robert Greenway has more than 30 years experience in public service culminating as the senior U.S. government official responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing U.S. government policy for all the Middle East and North Africa on th…
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Bret explains the Fallout universe and it's history before the nuke that dropped and created it because all of the gang is suddenly interested because of the upcoming Amazon Fallout Series. How does it alternate history compare to other alt-history narratives? Why does it parallel the current U.S. so closely? Is the Terminator future always a possi…
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THROWBACK: Medical Match Day, The Stable Marriage Problem, and a Special Guest
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In this episode, Nick and Chris are joined by Nick's better half -- Dr. Kim Linden -- to talk about the medical match. What's it like? Do you like it? What are the problems? We'd all also like to congratulate and wish godspeed upon all those who matched! Remember, this show has a YouTube Channel and you can also check out the website for blogs, etc…
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Rep. Scott Perry on Biden Border Crisis and Gov't Overreach
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Congressman Scott Perry represents Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District. Perry serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, and the Committee on Oversight. Perry is also a member of the House Freedom Caucus. Prior to becoming a member of Congress, Perry served in the United States Army as a Brigadier G…
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This week's hyperfixation is X-Men Blue Origins #1, which finally lets Mystique and Destiny be Nightcrawler's biological parents. Is it clear how much Marika cares about the X-Men? Why couldn't Mystique conceive a child? And why would Kurt be surprised by that? Episodes We Mentioned: Kate Pryde and Murder Wives Marauders (2019)…
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106. Blue Dot Effect & Negative Journalism; 'Insh*tification'; Why Everything Seems So Bad
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In this episode, Nick and Chris various topics including the Atlanta Hawks' coin flip games, the Match Group lawsuit, Wendy's surge pricing, and the blue dot effect. The blue dot effect refers to the phenomenon where people change their concept of something based on its prevalence. This has implications for decision-making and perception. The hosts…
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Pres. Javier Milei’s Triumph over Socialist Corruption w/ Juana de los Santos
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Juana de los Santos is a foreign policy and geopolitics contributor at The David Hume Institute Foundation in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Juana de los Santos is also a weekly international affairs contributor for the "Libre Opinion" radio program. WATCH NOW! SUPPORT OUR WORK https://www.judicialwatch.org/donate/thank-youtube/ VISIT OUR WEBSITE http://…
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105. Secretary Problem & Optimal Stop Theory: How to Choose One from Many
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Episode 105.In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including the challenges of moving, a dating app lawsuit, the impact of Seattle's delivery laws, AI-generated content, the secretary problem, and the application of cardinal and ordinal information in decision making. They also touch on Euler's constant and its significance in mathematic…
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This episode's hyperfixation is the storytelling of Baldur's Gate 3, but also kinda DnD in general. Cal mostly, but also Bret, give Marika an overview off the basics of Baldur's Gate 3. How do you write a story this detailed? Why does everyone have so much trauma? How does Astarion think we don't know that he's a vampire?…
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Jan 6 "Pipe Bomb" Truth with Darren Beattie
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Darren Beattie is the founder of Revolver News and a former Trump White House speechwriter. Follow Darren Beattie on X: @DarrenJBeattie Visit Revolver News: https://revolver.news SUPPORT OUR WORK https://www.judicialwatch.org/donate/thank-youtube/ VISIT OUR WEBSITE http://www.judicialwatch.org COPYRIGHT: FAIR USE…
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How Dangerous is Biden as President? With Cheryl Chumley
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Cheryl Chumley is the online opinion editor and host of “Bold and Blunt” podcast for The Washington Times, a best-selling author and a frequent media guest for national television and radio. Follow Cheryl Chumley on X: @ckchumley Visit Cheryl Chumley's Website: https://www.cherylchumley.com SUPPORT OUR WORK https://www.judicialwatch.org/donate/than…
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Bill Gertz is a national security correspondent for The Washington Times. Gertz is the author of "Deceiving the Sky: Inside Communist China’s Drive for Global Supremacy." Bill Gertz is also the host of "Victory Over Communism with Bill Gertz" podcast which can be found at victoryovercommunism.net Follow Bill Gertz on X: @BillGertz SUPPORT OUR WORK …
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104. TikTok v Universal Music Group & How Licensing Deals Impact All Parties
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Contact the show: gametheorymedia1@gmail.com _________________________________ Summary: The conversation explores the topics of licensing agreements, negotiations, ownership, compensation, and the influence of AI in the entertainment industry. The hosts discuss the challenges and dynamics of moving and the process of purging belongings. They also t…
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Rep. Clay Higgins: J6 Truth & Ashli Babbitt + Biden Border Crisis + US Military Readiness
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Congressman Clay Higgins represents Louisiana’s 3rd District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Higgins is an Army Veteran and law enforcement officer, maintaining an active commission. Follow Rep. Clay Higgins on X: @RepClayHiggins SUPPORT OUR WORK https://www.judicialwatch.org/donate/thank-youtube/ VISIT OUR WEBSITE http://www.judicialwatch.or…
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Jennie Taer Exposes Al Shabaab Terrorist Set Free by Biden’s DHS
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Jennie Taer is an award-winning investigative reporter for The Daily Caller News Foundation. Follow Jennie on X: @JennieSTaer Read Jennie's Work: https://dailycaller.com/author/Jennie+Taer/ SUPPORT OUR WORK https://www.judicialwatch.org/donate/thank-youtube/ VISIT OUR WEBSITE http://www.judicialwatch.org COPYRIGHT: FAIR USE…
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Hello! Welcome to Hyperfixation: A Queer Fandom Podcast, formerly Briikasak: A Mandalorian Podcast. We are in a transition period, away from Star Wars. It is not Ashoka's fault, but our conversation about season one of Ashoka will hopefully make you understand our desire to pivot. The Ahsoka series... is fine. Why is Thrawn wasted? Why is Sabine a …
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103. Raven Paradox: What Constitutes Evidence & Why Logical Arguments Matter
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In this episode of the Game Theory podcast, the hosts discuss various topics including the Stanley Cup craze and lead contamination, international women's soccer tournaments, and the Raven paradox. They explore different solutions to the paradox, including Good's Baby Solution and the Red Herring Solution. The conversation explores Hempel's paradox…
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102. Fraudster IV - Paolo Macchiarini: The Bad Surgeon, Fake Lover
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Summary This episode of the Game Theory podcast discusses the case of Paolo Macchiarini, a surgeon who committed medical and relationship fraud. Macchiarini gained fame for his experimental surgeries, particularly the implantation of lab-grown tracheas. However, his procedures resulted in the deaths of several patients. Additionally, Macchiarini en…
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Liz Collin is an investigative reporter for Alpha News, the author of "They're Lying: The Media, The Left, and the Death of George Floyd", and the producer of "The Fall of Minneapolis." Follow Liz Collin on X: @lizcollin SUPPORT OUR WORK https://www.judicialwatch.org/donate/thank-youtube/ VISIT OUR WEBSITE http://www.judicialwatch.org COPYRIGHT: FA…
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101. Stanley Cups: Conspicuous Consumption; Marketing to Women & Fads
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Summary The conversation begins with a reflection on the previous episode and a discussion on snow and winter. The main topic of the conversation is the Stanley Cup trend, which is a fad involving the popularization of Stanley mugs. The factors contributing to the trend, such as novelty and fear of missing out, are explored. The benefits and featur…
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Sabin Howard - The Artist Creating the World War I National Memorial
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Sabin Howard is a New York City based Sculptor who is creating the National World War I Memorial to be unveiled in Washington D.C. in September 2024. Visit Sabin Howard's Website: https://sabinhoward.com/ Follow Sabin Howard on X: @SabinHoward SUPPORT OUR WORK https://www.judicialwatch.org/donate/thank-youtube/ VISIT OUR WEBSITE http://www.judicial…
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FBI Orchestrated Terror Plot Exposed w/Christina Urso
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Christina Urso is an independent journalist, currently directing and producing “Kidnap and Kill: An FBI Terror Plot." Visit: https://www.kandkfilm.com/ Follow Christina Urso on X: @NotRadix SUPPORT OUR WORK https://www.judicialwatch.org/donate/thank-youtube/ VISIT OUR WEBSITE http://www.judicialwatch.org…
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THROWBACK: 39. Quiet Quitting & Laying Flat - Game Theory of The American (And Chinese) Worker
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In this episode, Nick and Chris dive into the new phenomenon known as quiet quitting and laying flat. Connect with us:Website: https://www.gametheorypod.comGame Theory on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gametheorypodGame Theory on Twitter: @GameTheoryPod https://twitter.com/GameTheoryPodNick on Twitter: @tribnic https://twitter.com/tribnicChris …
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Colorado GOP Chairman Dave Williams "The Left is ATTACKING Fair Elections!"
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Dave Williams is the Chairman of the Colorado Republican Party. Dave Williams previously served as a Colorado state representative from 2017 until 2023. Visit the Colorado Republican Party's Website: https://www.cologop.org/ Follow Dave Williams on X (formerly Twitter): @RepDaveWilliams SUPPORT OUR WORK https://www.judicialwatch.org/donate/thank-yo…
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99. Occam's Razor, Newton's Flaming Laser Sword, and the 9 Philosophical Razors
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In this episode, the hosts discuss various philosophical razors, which are principles used to evaluate and simplify explanations and claims. They cover razors such as Alder's Razor, Einstein's Razor, Grice's Razor, Hume's Guillotine, Hitchens' Razor, Occam's Razor, Popper's Falsifiability, and Sagan's Standard. Each razor provides a different persp…
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"Last Warning to the West" w/Dr. Shea Bradley-Farrell
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Get your copy of "Last Warning to the West": https://a.co/d/6bsXaJz .@DrShea_DC is President of Counterpoint Institute @CounterpointDCBy Judicial Watch
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98. Math Confirms Santa is Real; What the Nash Equilibrium Teaches Us About Gift Giving
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In this episode, the hosts discuss various Christmas topics, including the mathematics of Christmas and the existence of Santa Claus. They also talk about their upcoming episodes and milestones. The conversation delves into the philosophical and mathematical proof of Santa Claus, drawing parallels to Descartes' philosophical arguments. The hosts ex…
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97. Conspiracy Theories & Hoaxes - Why They Last So Long, How They Start, Our Favorites
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In this episode, the hosts discuss conspiracy theories and hoaxes. They explore the factors that contribute to the lifespan of a hoax and the challenges of debunking conspiracy theories. They also highlight the importance of distinguishing between harmless conspiracy theories and those that can have real-world consequences. The hosts mention exampl…
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96. Rank Choice Voting; American Primary Elections; College Football Playoff Conundrum
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In this episode, the boys discuss rank choice voting, an alternative to the normal elections in the US. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gametheory/message
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Sen. Hagerty: Stop China from Stealing Your Genetic Info!
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READ: https://www.hagerty.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20231205-BGI-One-Pager-Ver.1.5.pdf Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) discusses his recent push for the passage of a National Defense Appropriations Act (NDAA) amendment to ban government contracts with a Chinese Communist Party (CCP) linked biotech firm, Beijing Genomics Institute (BGI), ove…
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Frmr USBP Chief Scott: "Border Security NEVER Worse Than TODAY!"
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Rodney Scott served as the 24th Chief of the United States Border Patrol from 2020 until 2021. Follow Rodney Scott on X (formerly Twitter): @rodneyscottbp SUPPORT OUR WORK https://www.judicialwatch.org/donate/thank-youtube/ VISIT OUR WEBSITE http://www.judicialwatch.orgBy Judicial Watch
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95. Marchetti's Constant: Why All Commute Times Are the Same; the Rise of 15 Minute Cities
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In this episode, the boys discuss Marchetti's Constant and why it always takes about an hour (round-trip) to get to work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gametheory/message
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94. Weber-Fechner Law: Why You Suddenly Notice Change and How We Observe Our World
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In this episode the boys talk about the Weber Fechner Law and how our brains are logarithmic.. Googliography: Weber-Fechner Law:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weber%E2%80%93Fechner_lawBest Subreddit Ever? https://www.reddit.com/r/IsItBullshit/comments/x09sx8/isitbullshit_humans_can_smell_water_better_than/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcast…
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Dr. Naomi Wolf: "Facing the Beast: Courage, Faith and Resistance in a New Dark Age"
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Dr. Naomi Wolf is the CEO of Daily Clout and the author of "Facing the Beast: Courage, Faith and Resistance in a New Dark Age." Follow Dr. Naomi Wolf on X: @naomirwolf Daily Clout: https://dailyclout.io/ SUPPORT OUR WORK https://www.judicialwatch.org/donate/thank-youtube/ VISIT OUR WEBSITE http://www.judicialwatch.org…
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93. Keith Lee's ATL Drama; Dave Portnoy's Pizza Scores; the Art of Criticism & the Power of Reviews
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In this episode, the boys talk about the recent drama between TikTok food reviewer Keith Lee and various restaurants in Atlanta including The Real Milk and Honey and The Atlanta Breakfast Club. ____________________________Watch the show on YouTube: ___________________________Googliography: Real Milk and Honey Apology: https://www.axios.com/local/at…
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"Biden Family Members will Testify Soon!" Rep. James Comer
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Congressman James Comer represents Kentucky's 1st Congressional District. He currently serves as the Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, where he aggressively advocates for reducing waste, fraud and abuse in government. His committee is currently investigating the Biden family over influence peddling allegations, includ…
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