Best Adam Witt Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 164: Burnt Church Distillery with Chris Crowe 1:19:00

21h ago1:19:00

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My First Visit to South Carolina - And It Was Gold Have you had any whiskey from South Carolina? No? Me neith...wait, yes, yes I have! Well, that's a bit facetious - by the time this comes out, I will have tried High Wire's Jimmy Red, too, but let's say the Carolinas weren't on my shelf before these bottles showed up to try. In this episode of the …

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Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade - The Ford Fiesta 1:44:41

8d ago1:44:41

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On this episode, The Ford Fiesta dives deep into what some people consider the best of the Indy adventures - Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. 1989's action classic features Harrison Ford's "Man in the Hat" returning with his father, played by Sean Connery. Mara Knopic joins the show to talk about Ford's return to a huge summer film after a strin…

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Bonus Episode 9: Jay Erisman of New Riff Talks Sour Mash Single Malt 1:21:20

11d ago1:21:20

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New Riff Sour Mash Single Malt Enters Its Second Batch Join us as we welcome the singular Jay Erisman, co-founder of New Riff Distillery. From his beginnings as a fine spirits manager at the renowned Party Source to collaborating on innovative projects with Buffalo Trace and Four Roses, Jay's story is one of passion and ingenuity. Together with Ken…

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Ep. 163: Glasgow Distillery with Sebastian Bunford-Jones 1:17:09

15d ago1:17:09

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From 1770 to Today: The Return of Distilling in Glasgow Sebastian Bunford-Jones, Global Marketing Manager for Glasgow Distillery, joins us for an engaging chat about the resurgence of whisky-making in this iconic city. We explore the distillery's bold journey as Glasgow's first new independent single malt producer in over a century and their missio…

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Ep. 162: The Family Jones with Jamie Burns 1:11:21

1M ago1:11:21

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Heritage Grains, Modern Spirits, and a Craft Cocktail Revolution in Colorado In this episode, we explore the unique landscape of craft distilling in Colorado with Jamie Burns, the innovative lead distiller at The Family Jones Distillery. Jamie's journey is one of blending tradition with cutting-edge techniques, drawing from his extensive education,…

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Gulf State Neutrality, Obama Scolds Black Men, Harris on Healthcare 1:54:58

1M ago1:54:58

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Mike Maloof, former senior security policy analyst for the secretary of defense, joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss whether we should assume Gulf states will abide by their promises not to let Israel or the US use their airspace for a strike on Iran, whether these states will be able to stay out of a hot war between the…

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Georgia Chemical Plume, Oklahoma Bible Fight, Israel Mulls Iran Retaliation 1:54:20

1M ago1:54:20

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The hosts open the show with Jordan Chariton, journalist and CEO of Status Coup, who is going to speak on pool chemical plant disaster and new details from 2024 presidential campaigns. The show goes on with the next guest, Bill Ayers, former teacher, educator and activist, speculating on efforts to teach Bible in schools, and how it is connected wi…

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Thousands Flee Milton, New JFK Data and Resentencing the Menendez Bros? 1:55:36

1M ago1:55:36

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Author and researcher Nicolas Davies joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss new reports of US Navy presence at the site of the Nord Stream pipelines that were bombed days later, reports that US officials are frustrated at not being let in on Israel’s plans to attack Iran, whether the US is considering its own direct strikes…

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Ep. 161: A New Era for Canadian Whisky with Nick Taylor of Found North 1:51:37

1M ago1:51:37

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Redefining Canadian Whisky And Mash Bills vs Grain Bills Nick Taylor is no stranger to blending - he hit 40 Scottish distilleries in 30 days pretending to be a whisky writer (and no, I asked, he wasn't caught!), and has since visited Ireland, Japan, and most of the distilleries in Kentucky, not to mention Canada. Bottom line, he knows that you don'…

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Hurricane Milton Targets Florida, Israel-Lebanon War, US Wiretap Systems Hacked 1:55:00

1M ago1:55:00

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Writer and journalist Daniel Lazare joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the perilous state of federal disaster relief programs, why the Biden administration wants to recommission closed nuclear power plants, whether Washington can be trusted to regulate dangerous industries and ensure the risks are worthwhile, what promi…

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Year of Gaza War, US Forsakes Appalachia, Kamala Slips With Unions 1:54:29

1M ago1:54:29

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International affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the one year anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel, whether Israel can say it achieved its military goals in the past year, the risk of an expanded and prolonged war in the Middle East, questions about how long the war in Ukraine…

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Israeli Gamble in Lebanon, GA Chemical Plant Disaster, Dockworkers Settle Strike 1:57:21

1M ago1:57:21

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Belfast-based political commentator and socialist activist Phil Kelly joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the risk that Israel might find itself in a quagmire in Lebanon, an assessment of the damage done by Iranian missiles that evaded Israel’s air defenses, Meta* restricting the use of an upside-down triangle emoji due …

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Middle East War Explodes, Biden’s Draconian Cuba Policy and Citizens United 2.0 1:54:34

1M ago1:54:34

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International human rights activist, organizer and political analyst Ajamu Baraka joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the rapid escalation of war across the Middle East as Israel ramps up aggression on Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Palestine this week; whether Israel will continue to exchange strikes with Iran; why the Unit…

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Iran Breaks Through Israeli Iron Dome, Assange Speaks and VP Debate Recap 1:51:49

1M ago1:51:49

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Author and Western Regional Coordinator of the ANSWER Coalition Richard Becker joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss Iran’s attack on Israel over the weekend, whether Israel can sustain a war on multiple fronts, the likelihood that the US will join an Israel-Iran conflict as a belligerent, what role Gulf states might play …

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Ep. 160: Boann Distillery with Alex Witt 1:24:29

1M ago1:24:29

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An Innovative Copper Method and An Oregonian Distiller in Ireland Join me on this episode to Ireland's Boyne Valley, where we explore the historic and picturesque Brú na Bóinne and the modern Boann Distillery. I sit down with Alex Witt, the head distiller at Boann, who shares his captivating journey from the United States to Ireland and his immersi…

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Hezbollah Leader Killed, Helene Floods and Dockworkers Strike Likelihood 1:53:23

1M ago1:53:23

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International affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss proposed revision to Russia’s nuclear doctrine, the drone attacks in both directions across Ukraine and Russia’s border, Israel’s escalating attacks on Lebanon and their civilian toll, what an Israeli ground invasion into Lebanon …

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Hurricane Helene Makes Landfall, Sportswashing, Eric Adams Controversy 1:54:29

2M ago1:54:29

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Leading activist and evangelist for Modern Monetary Theory Steve Grumbine joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss who voters trust more on the economy between the major party candidates, the lip service paid to the middle class by Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, the uselessness of insurance in a world of increased natura…

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NYC Mayor Indicted, OpenAI Goes For Profit, No Ceasefire in Lebanon 1:52:50

2M ago1:52:50

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Former US diplomat and former senior foreign policy advisor Jim Jatras joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the failure to stop escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, whether any of Israel’s goals can be achieved by military action in Lebanon, how the conflict could continue to spread, the difficulty in getting any fore…

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Razor Thin Election Polling, New China Tech Ban, White House Covers for Israel 1:54:14

2M ago1:54:14

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Adjunct professor and former general counsel of the NAACP Kim Keenan joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the role of Wisconsin as a bellwether deciding the presidential race, more efforts by the Republican Party to make it more difficult to vote, whether GOP candidate Donald Trump has ever been “on message,” and the sex …

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Ep. 159: In The Welsh Wind with Ellen Wakelam 1:20:46

2M ago1:20:46

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From Teachers to Distillers on the Longest Hike in Wales Ever wondered what it takes to leave behind a steady career and venture into uncharted territory? Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of Ellen Wakelam and her partner Alexander, who transformed their lives from a geography teacher and a baker to becoming founders of In the Welsh Wind …

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Death Toll in Lebanon Rises, CNN Fake News, Music Industry Abuse 1:53:11

2M ago1:53:11

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Author and Co-founder of progressive media organization Status Coup Jordan Chariton joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss latest on presidential election polling in swing states, a real assessment of where Black and Latino voters prioritize as voting issues, whether former President Donald Trump’s political instincts are m…

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Israel-Lebanon War Escalates, Congress Averts Shutdown, Independent Ballot Access 1:52:57

2M ago1:52:57

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Former Senior Security Policy Analyst for the US Secretary of Defense Mike Maloof joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the rapid escalation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, whether Israel’s stated goal of forcing Hezbollah to give up is reasonable, where Hezbollah is likely to take the fight next, whether to e…

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Ep. 158: From Kentucky to Liverpool: The Birth of Never Say Die Spirits with Brian Luffman 57:29

2M ago57:29

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From Derby Winner to Whiskey Namesake (and the Beatles, too!) I sit down with Brian Luffman, co-founder of Never Say Die Spirits, to delve into the transatlantic journey that birthed their unique bourbon brand. We kick things off with the riveting tale of a horse named Never Say Die, whose life-saving shot of whiskey led to an improbable Epsom Derb…

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North Carolina Chaos, the Labor Vote, Shaken Baby Syndrome 1:55:00

2M ago1:55:00

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Belfast-based political commentator and socialist activist Phil Kelly discusses Germany’s decision to impose new border controls within the EU’s passport-free zone, what this means for the dream of a united Europe, what to expect from this weekend’s vote in Brandenburg, why calling the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance “Putinist” isn’t working to slow dow…

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Fed Rate Cuts, Murdoch Succession Battle, Israel Expands Lebanon Strikes 1:52:24

2M ago1:52:24

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Cohost of The Final Countdown Ted Rall joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and Ben Zinevich to discuss the ongoing dispute between media mogul Rupert Murdoch and his family over who will helm the Murdoch empire after he passes, how wealthy families and corporations unilaterally control major newsrooms and whether there is a more democratic way of st…

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Devices Detonate in Lebanon, Boeing Workers Strike, Government Shutdown? 1:53:16

2M ago1:53:16

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Former Washington Post bureau chief and award-winning correspondent Jon Jeter joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the likelihood of a continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown prior to this year’s presidential election, how Congress may navigate this budget question, how both Democrats and Republicans have fur…

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Meta* Dumps Sputnik, Sean Combs Arrested, Ryan Routh's Kiev Connections 1:55:14

2M ago1:55:14

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International affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss how Ryan Routh, the latest man to possibly threaten former President Donald Trump, came to be so passionate about the war in Ukraine and to be treated seriously by the US mainstream media. He discusses the general delusion in West…

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Second Trump Assassination Attempt? US Sanctions RT, Missouri Execution Debacle 1:56:12

2M ago1:56:12

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Scholar, journalist, and geopolitical analyst of the Asia-Pacific KJ Noh joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the sanctions announced Friday on Sputnik and RT’s parent organizations, whether the sanctions are truly about espionage and money laundering or about politics, and how the US has no problem obscuring its own infl…

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US Weighs Change in Ukraine Missile Policy, Uhuru Convictions, US Navy Routed? 1:56:37

2M ago1:56:37

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Author, political scientist, and host of the American Exception podcast Dr. Aaron Good joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss why the US Justice Department goes so overboard in targeting groups like Uhuru, who are accused of process crimes but are clearly no danger to American society. He also discusses historical and conte…

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Rent Surges, Government Shutdown Fears, Haitian Migration 1:54:47

2M ago1:54:47

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Robert Hockett, Cornell University professor of law and public policy, joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss this week’s inflation figures, why the cost of rent and utilities rose faster last year than the value of homes, how the US housing market came to be so distorted and what might solve the problem, how post-2008 prop…

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Harris-Trump Debate Recap, Kiev Drone Attack, Honduras Coup Attempt? 1:54:10

2M ago1:54:10

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International affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss Ukraine’s drone attack inside Russia this week, how to understand US and UK policy regarding how Ukraine is allowed to use their weapons, what’s driving Kiev to try to take land inside Russia, how the US attempts to justify its in…

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Ep. 157: St. George Spirits with Lance Winters and Dave Smith 1:25:30

2M ago1:25:30

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The First Craft Distillery St. George Spirits launched the craft distilling movement in the US. No, that's not an overstatement. Starting with brandies and eau-de-vies, adding whiskey in 1997 and various liqueurs, gins, and other spirits along the way, St. George has steadfastly led the way while remaining true to its roots and creating ever-more-i…

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Trump-Harris Debate, Israel Strikes Safe Zone, Blinken to Kiev 1:53:29

2M ago1:53:29

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Writer and journalist Daniel Lazare joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss what to expect from this evening’s presidential debate between GOP candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, how Republican culture wars drag the party down, the class signals of the Harris campaign, the likelihood of a governmen…

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Harris’ Troubled Polling, CIA-MI6 Gaza Ceasefire Efforts, Labor Stats Gaffes 1:52:42

2M ago1:52:42

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Spokesperson for Black Hive and radio show host Anthony Rogers Wright joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the worrying poll numbers for Vice President Kamala Harris as she catches but hasn’t passed GOP candidate Donald Trump, why this race looks more like the 2016 contest than that of 2020, what effect Tuesday’s debate i…

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More Russiagate Charges, Musk vs. Brazil, Data Surveillance in Schools 1:52:11

2M ago1:52:11

1:52:11

Scholar, journalist and Asia-Pacific analyst KJ Noh discusses new sanctions evasion charges against a former government advisor on Russia, why it seems only people who are able to live outside the US are facing these Russiagate linked charges, why US media can’t accept support for China by Chinese Americans as genuine, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s fi…

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Republicans for Harris, Kiev Cabinet Resignations, French Political Crisis 1:52:25

2M ago1:52:25

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Political consultant and organizer Donna Davis joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss why Democrats are spending time and money on Florida, whether abortion is going to be a galvanizing issue in that state, why former President Donald Trump is avoiding blue states, whether Republicans should be playing chicken with Democrat…

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Uhuru Four on Trial, Nvidia Bubble, NYT Defamation Case 1:55:45

2M ago1:55:45

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Editor and senior columnist at Black Agenda Report Margaret Kimberley joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and Ben Zinevich to discuss the political persecution of four Americans connected to the African People's Socialist Party, how FARA Act has been used to censor political views and curtail the right to free association, the Heritage Foundation su…

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Ep. 156: Inside the Summer of Bourbon II with Nora and Adam of Lost Lantern Whiskey 1:32:27

2M ago1:32:27

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Shining A Light On The Independent Spirit Lost Lantern - Adam, Nora, and their team - are bar none the best independent bottler of American whiskey working today. They have a serious claim to my favorite IB period. More than anything, you know that they've done the work and can talk about the barrels, brands, and distilleries they choose to work wi…

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Putin in Mongolia, German Election Results, Brazil Bans X 1:53:59

2M ago1:53:59

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International affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss a Russian missile strike in Ukraine, Russian gains in the Donbass as Ukraine’s Kursk incursion stalls, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s purpose for traveling to Mongolian, empty Western threats of “punishment” for Mongolia for f…

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Harris CNN Interview, DOJ Report on FBI Misconduct, German Elections 1:52:16

3M ago1:52:16

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Belfast-based political commentator and socialist activist Phil Kelly joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the rise of the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) in Germany, whether it can challenge the growing power of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), why the AfD has become so popular in the last five years, the first deport…

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UK Attacks Political Speech, US-China Talks, Infectious Disease Outbreaks 1:54:41

3M ago1:54:41

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Former Washington Post bureau chief and foreign correspondent Jon Jeter joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss an apparent crackdown on political speech in the UK, as pro-Palestinian organizers and activists are arrested on charges under the Terrorism Act. He describes “panic” spreading across the West that support for Isra…

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US Officials in China, Israel Raids West Bank, Durov Heads to Court 1:54:59

3M ago1:54:59

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Co-founder of independent media organization Status Coup Jordan Chariton joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the bipartisan effort to eliminate third party and independent candidates from ballots, the lack of federal regulation on social media influencers being paid surrogates for presidential candidates, the waning of t…

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Ep. 155: Baltimore Spirits Company with Co-Founder Max Lents 1:28:34

3M ago1:28:34

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Gin, Apple Brandy, Whiskey...and Pechuga? What if participating in local farmer's markets could boost your brand more than major media coverage? In the latest episode, I sit down with Max Lents, the passionate founder and CEO of Baltimore Spirits Company. Max takes us through his journey of reviving Maryland rye whiskey, from the company’s birth in…

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Post-DNC Mini Bump, Meta Reveals White House Pressure, Trump Docs Case 1:55:33

3M ago1:55:33

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Spokesperson for the Black Hive and host of Full Spectrum on Anthony Rogers Wright joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss Vice President Kamala Harris’ post convention bump, whether Harris is being boosted from below by more popular down ballot candidates, whether the race will be affected by Republicans coming out of the w…

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Telegram Founder Arrested, Broken Immigration Promises, Israel-Hezbollah Tensions 1:54:27

3M ago1:54:27

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International affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda discusses the real reasons Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France, whether the Western meddling in Telegram will impact communications on the battlefield in Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz trying to get political cover after a high-profile crime by an asylum seeker, and former …

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Kamala Accepts Nomination, Biden and Xi to Meet, Fed Signals Rate Cuts 1:55:25

3M ago1:55:25

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Editor and senior columnist at Black Agenda Report and author Margaret Kimberley joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss Vice President Kamala Harris’ convention speech, the erasure of Palestinian voices from the convention, whether any candidate offers a chance to change US policy toward Israel, whether an endorsement from …

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DNC Won't Hear Palestinians, RFK Jr to Drop Out, DOJ Hunts Russian Media 1:54:01

3M ago1:54:01

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Adjunct professor at George Washington University and former NAACP general counsel Kim Keenan joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the Democratic party’s attempts to co-opt the idea of “freedom” from the right wing, lingering concerns that the Harris campaign will continue to coast on vibes over policy, what to expect whe…

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Kiev Drone Attack Repelled, AI Targets Journalism, the 401k Experiment 1:54:34

3M ago1:54:34

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Former US diplomat, and former senior foreign policy advisor Jim Jatras joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the drone attack launched by Ukraine on Russia, updates to the US Nuclear Strategic Plan, how much influence the US actually has with Israel, expectations for an Iranian response to Israel’s assassination in Tehran…

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Ep. 154: Whiskey and Armagnac: Master Blender Pete Lynch on the Art and Craft of Spirits 1:32:12

3M ago1:32:12

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From Rye to Armagnac: Pete Lynch's Story In the second part to our Bhakta Sessions series as we welcome the exceptional Pete Lynch, the master blender for Bhakta Spirits. With a career that kick-started under the legendary Dave Pickerel at Whistlepig, Pete’s journey in the whiskey and armagnac world is nothing short of inspiring. We delve into his …

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Biden Kicks Off DNC, Chicago Protests, Tipped Wage Tax Trick 1:54:35

3M ago1:54:35

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Scholar, journalist and geopolitical analyst KJ Noh joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the “bridging proposal” on Gaza being pushed by US State Secretary Antony Blinken, why US and Israeli negotiators are promoting a deal Hamas has already rejected, why Vice President Kamala Harris isn’t taking credit for any of Preside…

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