Best WPR Podcasts (2024)

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WPR Episode 21: Team America! Top 10 All Time American Ideals/Culture/Events 1:17:03

2h ago1:17:03

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We take a break from our usual White Pill Radio format to have a roundtable conversation on the greatness of America. Sarah, Evan, Ken, and Austin all came up with their own Top 10 lists for unique or favorite things about America that make America 'Merica. Maybe you'll want to come up with your own before listening to theirs? Anyway, in honor of t…

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Love in the Time of Extinction 52:08

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It can be hard to enjoy the natural world these days without anxiety. You notice a butterfly on a flower and wonder why you don’t see more. How’s the monarch population doing this year? And shouldn’t there be more bees? The challenge is to live in this time of climate change – but still find joy and refuge in it. Original Air Date: July 27, 2024 In…

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White Pill Radio, Episode 23: Kamala, Church Death, Homelessness 1:10:15

4h ago1:10:15

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It's another bowl of cherries on White Pill Radio! We have a first time guest, Cody Pogue, to talk with Mace and Evan about Vice President Harris' rise to the top of the nomination, the ironic death of a pastor/scholar's church, and the homelessness crisis in America (that VP Harris may have commented on in the past.) Cody is more in the political …

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White Pill Radio BONUS: Episode 22. From Never Trump to MAGA: An Assassination Attempt Response 1:09:20

6h ago1:09:20

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Sarah and Evan are joined by two guests to talk about an absolutely wild news cycle. Past guest and speaker Stephen Curto joins us to talk about his movement from being something like a Never Trumper to deciding to vote for him after the assassination attempt. We also had a first-time guest join us! We look at the impact of the assassination attemp…

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Deep Time: The Cosmos and Us 52:00

1h ago52:00

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Our lives are so rushed, so busy. Always on the clock. Counting the hours, minutes, seconds. Have you ever stopped to wonder: what are you counting? What is this thing, that’s all around us, invisible, inescapable, always running out? What is time? Original Air Date: November 18, 2023 Interviews In This Hour: Time, loss and the Big Bang — Finding s…

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True Crime Theology. With J. Warner Wallace 1:09:04

5h ago1:09:04

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J. Warner Wallace joins Sarah and Evan to look at his latest book, The Truth in True Crime. Mixing his experience as a detective with his knowledge as an apologist, Wallace looks at the phenomenon of the "true crime" genre and looks at what it can teach us about life and faith.

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What is tribal sovereignty? 52:07

4h ago52:07

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Most Americans take their sovereignty for granted - the nation’s right to make its own laws and govern its own people. The same rights we recognize in other sovereign nations, with one glaring exception — the Native nations and tribes who were here first. For Native Americans, sovereignty is not some abstract idea. It’s an ongoing, daily struggle. …

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Luminous: Can psychedelics be decolonized? 52:28

7d ago52:28

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It’s easy to get caught up in the hype about how psychedelics might revolutionize the treatment of mental illness. But there are also lots of ethical concerns. And probably none are so troubling as the charges of exploitation and cultural appropriation. The fact is, the knowledge about many psychedelics — like magic mushrooms and ayahuasca — comes …

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Christian Nationalism Follow Up 1:13:52

24d ago1:13:52

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Ken, Max, Sarah, and Evan review the 6/11 Christian Nationalism event. We revisit the key issues and answer a few of the questions we just couldn't get to. Just in time for July 4 weekend!

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Against Capitalism 52:03

24d ago52:03

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Radical politics and radical movements are on the rise everywhere. Against racial violence, and climate change; against gender inequality, corporate greed, low wages, oil pipelines, opioids. Maybe at heart they all have a common cause. Maybe they're all — in one way or another — a rebellion against capitalism. Original Air Date: February 11, 2023 I…

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White Pill Radio, Episode 20: That Debate...And Other Matters 1:16:13

15d ago1:16:13

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First, hang in there, the audio gets better! Apologies for a dang mic cable being ever so slightly disconnected. We have edited the audio as best we can on it is only on Evan's mic...so give it time, the audio gets better. (BTW, if any volunteers want to help us produce our content, we're hiring! For no pay.) Sarah, Evan, and Austin look at the pre…

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The Spirit of Jim Thorpe 51:57

21d ago51:57

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Jim Thorpe was one of the greatest athletes the world has ever known — a legend in the NFL, MLB, NCAA, and in the Olympics. Today he is being celebrated by a new generation of Native Americans. Rapper Tall Paul’s album is called, “The Story of Jim Thorpe." Tall Paul is an Anishinaabe and Oneida Hip-Hop artist enrolled on the Leech Lake reservation …

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ONE NATION UNDER GOD? Exploring Patriotism, Nationalism, & Idolatry 1:32:32

22d ago1:32:32

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Should Christians engage in politics? Should Christian morality be at the heart of the laws we make and enforce? Does God appoint governments? What the heck is a Christian Nationalist and...are you one? When does Patriotism turn into idolatry?Our THREE guest speakers:Max Anton (repping for Christian Nationalism),Norman Horn (founder and President o…

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In Journalism We Trust 51:51

28d ago51:51

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Americans used to believe that news anchors were basically reporting the truth. But in recent years, trust in journalism has largely evaporated. And that’s not an accident as the news media have been weaponized. So what can journalists do to regain the public trust? Original Air Date: June 15, 2024 Interviews In This Hour: Journalist Ezra Klein on …

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White Pill Radio, Episode 19: Rainbow Mural Burnouts, Arrest of Trans Whistleblower, "Far Right" Elections in Europe 1:03:38

29d ago1:03:38

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Sarah, Austin, and Evan look at current events and interesting topics.

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The Hidden Geometry of Everything 51:55

2M ago51:55

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The human brain is naturally mathematical. But there’s one particular kind of math people have surprisingly strong feelings about — geometry. It's the secret sauce of mathematics — different from everything else, and applicable to everything from gerrymandering to human evolution to romance novels. Original Air Date: May 28, 2022 Interviews In This…

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TBTP LIVE: ALIENS or DEMONS - PHONE HOME OR CALL A PRIEST? 1:32:23

1M ago1:32:23

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Are those blurry creatures from another planet or another spiritual plane? And should we be afraid either way? Are there any connections to weird passages in Scripture? Why should Christians care about it at all?Our two guest speakers, Jeremy Evans and Phil Tallon, will bring opposing perspectives to the conversation and then we'll have a large for…

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Avian Obsessions 51:53

2M ago51:53

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It’s summer, and you might be pulling out your binoculars, filling your bird feeders, and looking up as you hear a melodious song. But for many birdwatchers, it's not just a simple pastime. Identifying bird calls, tracking rare breeds through marshes and waters, and watching our feathered friends as they watch you has turned into true love of birds…

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White Pill Radio, Episode 18: A Catholic Trifecta, Disturbing Trans Stories, and Multiculturalism 1:27:16

1M ago1:27:16

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Sarah, Evan, Mace, and James discuss a series of interesting Catholic stories, a disturbing story from Ru Paul's show, a look at social contagions, and asking what the benefits of "multiculturalism" really are.

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Tasting the Past 51:44

2M ago51:44

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Maybe it’s your grandmother’s cinnamon cookies, the garlicky tomato sauce your spouse cooked when you were first dating, or the chicken noodle soup you made every week when your kids were little. The sights, smells and tastes of certain foods can instantly remind us of a person or transport us back to a certain time in our lives. In this episode, w…

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A Dummies Guide to the Early Church, Part 2 46:35

2M ago46:35

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Part 2 of A Dummies Guide to the Early Church will help anyone understand the major issues in the Church from about 450 to 800. Still dealing with Christological issues, i.e. the nature of Jesus, Councils 4-7 sought to iron out key doctrines in the Church. We'll explain basic concepts and phrases that Christians should be familiar with and you'll l…

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Being Body Conscious 52:04

2M ago52:04

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When you look at your body in the mirror, do you love what you see? Do you pick out the things you don’t like? Maybe you’ve heard of body positivity. But what if we just felt neutral about our bodies? In this episode, we talk about our bodies — how we move through the world in these fleshy vessels, how it feels to exist in our bodies in a world tha…

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Meet WPR Director Sarah Ashworth, plus theme song composer Bruce Nelson on the final episode of ‘Simply Superior’ 50:30

2M ago50:30

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Just ahead of the premiere of WPR’s two new networks — “WPR News” and “WPR Music” — “Simply Superior” airs its final show this week. The regional news and features […]

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White Pill Radio Episode 17: Apple's New Ad, Tariffs Yay or Nay, and Double Standards of Justice 1:13:05

2M ago1:13:05

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It's just Ken and Evan this round and we go pretty deep on a number of topics. We actually pull the curtain back a bit and examine the opening tagline for the show. Why are we "post-apologetic" and what is "blessed talk?" We look at Apple's disastrous new iPad commercial and do a deep dive on the morality of tariffs. We also look at the side-by-sid…

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For The Love Of Moms 51:54

3M ago51:54

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We celebrate Mother's Day with a collection of stories from our archives, by and about moms. Stories about care and about courage — about the work of mothering. Original Air Date: May 13, 2023 Guests: Stephanie Land, Eula Biss, Jacqueline Horner Plumez, Amanda Henry, Ayelet WaldmanBy Wisconsin Public Radio

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A Look Back At ‘Simply Superior,’ And Owen Polifka Performs At A Venue Near You 50:30

2M ago50:30

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On May 20, WPR is will change with the premiere of two new networks — “WPR News” and “WPR Music.” The new offerings include expansion of some shows and changes […]

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Seed Wars, The Book of Enoch, and the Nephilim: With Austin Freeman 56:29

2M ago56:29

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Dr. Austin Freeman joins us to look at some of the more bizarre Bible-adjacent theories out there. Is the Book of Enoch legit? Are "seed wars" between Jesus' people and the descendants of Satan a thing? Who were the Nephilim in Genesis 6? We look at all of that and more!

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Reframing the Portrait 51:41

3M ago51:41

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Before family photos, or school pictures or Instagram, there were hand-drawn and painted portraits. Throughout the ages, portrait artists have captured expressions and personalities on canvas or paper, and those who view the picture interpret this “likeness” in their own way. We talk with a philosopher, a musician and a novelist about the role of p…

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White Pill Radio, Episode 16: College Protests, Protest Hypocrisy, and Russell Brand's Baptism 1:07:58

2M ago1:07:58

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This week, Marquice Hobbs and Oscar Villanueva join Evan (sadly, not Sarah this week!) to look at the Pro-Palestine (pro-Hamas) college protests, the wisdom of teens having phones, 8th graders banned from future competition for protesting a trans athlete, and Russell Brand's surprising baptism.

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Workshop Series Assists Women Entrepreneurs, And Musical Hilarity From Heatbox 50:30

3M ago50:30

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When Superior Business Improvement District Executive Director Kelly Peterson scheduled a workshop for women entrepreneurs, she thought 10 might show up. Instead, 30-plus attendees crowded the business assistance center space […]

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Giving Up 52:06

3M ago52:06

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We get the message before we’re out of training pants – when the going gets tough, look on the bright side, make lemonade out of lemons and just do it. We’re gonna consider the exact opposite – the wisdom of giving up and letting go. Because sometimes, the strongest and most courageous thing you can do is walk away. Original Air Date: April 27, 202…

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A Dummies Guide to the Early Church, Part 1 1:03:16

3M ago1:03:16

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Part 1 of A Dummies Guide to the Early Church will help anyone understand the major issues in the Church for the first four centuries. Mainly dealing with Christological issues, i.e. the nature of Jesus, we see one extreme understanding after another. (Jesus is not God! Jesus is not a man!) We'll explain basic concepts and phrases that Christians s…

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Musicians Celebrate The Homegrown Music Fest, And Aboard The Madeline Island Ferry 50:30

3M ago50:30

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The Twin Ports biggest musical event of the year kicks off this Sunday, April 28, with 160 performers appearing at 35 venues in Duluth and Superior over the next week. […]

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Deep Time: How Earth Keeps Time 52:09

3M ago52:09

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Are you ready to think in centuries instead of seconds? Eons instead of hours? It’s time to make thousand-year plans and appreciate how Earth keeps time. Original Air Date: August 19, 2023 Interviews In This Hour: Shifting your mind to 'geologic' time — Discovering the wonders of ancient cave art — Making art inspired by the ancestors Guests: Marci…

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White Pill Radio, Episode 15: Voluntary Amputations, Polycules, Iran/Israel, and Shocking Abortion Stats 1:01:10

3M ago1:01:10

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Ken, Sarah and Evan look at the most recent news with a Christian spin. Ken tries to white pill Evan, who has become black pilled on the abortion question. Meanwhile, why are we always at war? Adults, the second article about polycules (basically large adult partnerships) is not child friendly. It's not explicit, but you may want to listen without …

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UW President Lauds Superior Campus, And Earth Day’s Apostle Island Origins 50:30

3M ago50:30

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In a speech touting the value of higher education to northwest Wisconsin delegates visiting the state Capitol for Superior Days, University of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman singled out the system’s Superior campus […]

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TBTP Live: Love is Love? A Biblical Look at Homosexuality 1:35:01

3M ago1:35:01

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Pastors Justin Gingrich and Evan McClanahan look at the question of homosexuality from a biblical perspective. Is it wrong? Can it be justified? What are the best biblical cases in each direction? A panel discussion including Gabriel Orr, Mark Ball, and Meredith Mills follows the initial presentations. If you like what you hear and want to support …

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Inerrancy Redux - DOES the Bible Sometimes get It Wrong? 1:40:43

3M ago1:40:43

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Sarah hosts a panel discussion that serves as a deep dive follow-up on a recent live event looking at the nature of the Bible. Is it inerrant? What does that mean? Inspired? Where do we draw the line?

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Luminous: Your Brain on Shrooms 52:38

3M ago52:38

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Can neuroscience explain what happens to the brain on psychedelics? And even if we map the brain while it’s tripping, does that tell us why these experiences can be so transformative? We’ll talk with some of the pioneers in psychedelic research — from Amanda Feilding’s boundary-busting work to Robin Carhart-Harris’ theory of the "entropic brain." A…

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Superior Days Delegates Make Their Case At The Capitol 50:30

3M ago50:30

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Dozens of northwestern Wisconsin delegates ranging from high school students to senior business and civic leaders descended on Madison this week for the 39th Annual Superior Days at the state […]

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An ‘outsider’ on Park Point, Kathy Cargill is actually an Oredocker from Ashland 20:30

4M ago20:30

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By Robin Washington ASHLAND, Wisconsin — To read the hundreds of social media posts about her in recent weeks, Kathy Cargill is an uncaring outsider interloping on Duluth’s picturesque Park […]

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Total Eclipse and Other Wonders 52:10

3M ago52:10

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From our narrow vantage point on Earth, how can we see what's out there, beyond our skies? We look to how scientists and scholars have studied eclipses, dark matter, deep-space transmissions from intelligent life and more, all in the hopes of painting a clearer picture of a vast and invisible universe. Original Air Date: August 19, 2017 Interviews …

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White Pill Radio, Episode 14: Cultural Christianity, Pro-Hamas at MED Schools, JK Rowling's Fight for Speech 1:09:59

4M ago1:09:59

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There are a lot of juicy topics in this week's episode. We look at Mr. God Delusion himself, Richard Dawkins, all of a sudden defending Christianity, J.K. Rowling's fight for the freedom to speak, a truly bizarre ritual at UCLA's medical school, and more. Thanks to Austin Freeman for stopping by!

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Kathy Cargill’s Ashland Roots, And Bob Dylan’s Connections To Superior 50:30

4M ago50:30

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In hundreds of social media posts in the Twin Ports in recent weeks, Kathy Cargill has been cast as an evil outsider to Duluth’s picturesque Park Point neighborhood. A member […]

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Ask the Priest! With Father Frank Vera 1:08:37

3M ago1:08:37

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Father Frank Vera of Holy Cross Chapel in downtown Houston joins Sarah and Evan to look at some of the FAQ concerning Roman Catholicism. Why do we pray to saints? Is there a treasury of merit? What is transubstantiation? Is the priesthood a biblical office? Many thanks to Father Vera for giving of his time.…

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Does AI dream? 51:59

4M ago51:59

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AI can do amazing things – write your term papers, sequence your genes, maybe replace your therapist. But even super-intelligence has limits. So, does AI really have a mind — or a soul? We'll explore the frontiers of artificial intelligence — from robots painting masterpieces to software engineers trying to create god-like machines. Original Air Da…

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Ashland Motorcyclist Sets World Record, And A Guitarist’s Unusual Influences 50:30

4M ago50:30

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From her childhood, Bridget McCutchen always had a sense of discovery, even though she never ventured far from the family farm where she was homeschooled near Ashland. But last fall […]

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Let's Celebrate Crying 51:53

4M ago51:53

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We all feel better after a good cry. In fact, humans are the only animals who cry emotional tears. But what about people who don't cry? And have you ever wondered why a sad song or movie makes you cry? Original Air Date: August 05, 2023 Interviews In This Hour: Hip-hop artist Dxtr Spits on teaching men to cry — The evolution and neuroscience of tea…

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Viewing The Night Sky, And A ‘Passion-ate’ 300th Anniversary 50:30

4M ago50:30

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Travis Novitsky is a park manager for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and an enrolled member in the Grand Portage Anishinaabe Nation. He’s also a nature and wildlife photographer […]

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White Pill Radio, Episode 13: Unhappy Americans, Freedom of Speech, and a Major White Pill 1:08:12

4M ago1:08:12

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Sarah, Evan, and Scotty take a look at the most current news from the Christian worldview. We look at two stories about how unhappy Americans are (especially Gen Z), the threat to freedom of speech, the closing of a Bible museum, and a major white pill regarding pornography in Texas.

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