Best Dig on America Media Podcasts (2024)

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America Doesn’t Give Time for Grief 1:09:35

1d ago1:09:35

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Sami and V are joined by host and creative director at MSNBC Live, Luke Russert, to talk about his book Look for Me There: Grieving My Father, Finding Myself. “Give them the best and the world will take care of the rest.” Luke shares how his grandparents’ and parents’ legacies shaped not only his career but his worldview. There is no correct way to…

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Jersey Shore, Punk Rock, and a Whole Lot of Journalism with Alisyn Camerota 30:54

2d ago30:54

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This week, Anthony talks with CNN Anchor Alisyn Camerota about her new memoir, Combat Love: A Story of Leaving, Longing, and Searching for Home. Alisyn shares her journey through love, resilience, risk, and freedom as she navigated the 1980s and her relationship with her mother whilst they both began to forge their own paths to finding happiness. W…

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The Gen Z D.A.R.E. 1:17:50

2d ago1:17:50

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04:45 TEMP CHECK: Will this week’s headlines give you a fever or make you freeze? 24:45 MAIN NEWS: Now that Louisiana has posted the 10 Commandments in every classroom, Sami and V discuss how extreme conservatives are spreading the Christian Dominionist Movement and how they want to completely rewrite the Constitution to create a more evangelical A…

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Can Roe Be Reinstated? 33:07

8d ago33:07

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00:00 Sami and V are joined by authors Lisa Lerer & Elizabeth Dias of the new book The Fall of Roe: the Rise Of A New America, to discuss the decades of work done by anti-abortion groups to finally overturn Roe. 11:00 V wonders if American politicians had been more comfortable with using the word ‘abortion’ and didn’t shy away from these conversati…

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The Week That Changed the World with DW Gibson 36:15

9d ago36:15

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This week, Anthony talks with award-winning author DW Gibson about his new book, One Week to Change the World: An Oral History of the 1999 WTO Protests. With the 25th anniversary approaching, DW discusses the angst that marked the end of the millennium, why the lessons learnt are even more applicable in today's society, and reveals the many missing…

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Media Literacy 101 - What’s Legit & What To Quit 1:13:36

10d ago1:13:36

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00:00 Welcome to your guide on media literacy. V and Sami explore how social media is used in hybrid warfare to manipulate public opinion through disinformation and emphasize the need to rebuild social trust. 16:00 How can you spot a bot? In a few easy steps you too can spot disinformation through fake accounts, false engagement, and artificial int…

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A Vision for Progressive Capitalism & Economic Patriotism 27:47

15d ago27:47

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1:20 Sami and V are joined by Representative Ro Khanna to share his economic philosophies and proposed changes to the legislative and judicial branches, which already have bipartisan support among voters (though not lawmakers!) 9:00 They discuss the threat of AI to elections and discourse, and what regulations are needed around to rebuild trust in …

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China, Russia, and America: Where Do We Go From Here? 55:37

16d ago55:37

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This week, Anthony talks with Jack Devine and Jonathan Ward on two of today's most pressing topics, China and Russia. Where are we at right now with both powers relationship with the United States and our Western allies... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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We Are The Exhausted Majority 1:15:22

17d ago1:15:22

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13:00 TEMP CHECK: Will this week’s headlines give you a fever or make you freeze? 45:00 MAIN NEWS: Sami and V define the term ‘Manufactured Consensus’ and how social media has been used to sway popular opinion towards believing that a third party has more support than we think. Not sure how to spot a bot? Make sure to tune in next week for an in de…

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Have You Been in the Room Where it Happens? With George Stephanopoulos 31:04

23d ago31:04

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This week, Anthony talks with veteran political news host and former advisor to President Clinton, George Stephanopoulos. George’s new book The Situation Room: The Inside Story of Presidents in Crisis, describes the room that defines American power. From the moment President’s Kennedy and Reagan were shot, to the harrowing hours of 9/11 and the rai…

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Will Social Media Kill Elections? 1:15:16

24d ago1:15:16

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7:55 TEMP CHECK: Sami and V are back this week to check your temperature on 6 new headlines. Have you ever heard of auto-brewery syndrome? 33:40 MAIN NEWS: After reviewing Trump’s convictions, Sami and V uncover how social media could be the end to elections and how foreign interference poses a significant threat to democratic processes (and also t…

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Prioritizing Maternal Mental Health 28:29

29d ago28:29

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2:00 Sami and V are joined by New York Governor Kathy Hochul to discuss the impact of New York becoming the first state to create a paid family leave program for prenatal care. 8:00 A $1 billion plan was put forward to overhaul New York state’s mental health system, allocating $1.6 million specifically for maternal mental health initiatives. They d…

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The Military Isn’t As Conservative As You Think 52:53

1M ago52:53

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2:30 TEMP CHECK: New take on Temp Check where we cover 8 wild headlines. Does your fever spike or sink? 25:15 MAIN NEWS: In honor of Memorial Day, they sound the alarm against the treatment of veterans and the proposed changes to veterans’ benefits under Project 2025. But don’t worry, Biden dropped a new fiscal budget with $369 billion for the DoD …

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From Wall Street to the White House & Back with Anthony Scaramucci & Kara Swisher 32:43

1M ago32:43

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With Anthony's new book From Wall Street to the White House and Back: The Scaramucci Guide to Unbreakable Resilience out this week, we had to flip the switch! Who better to hand the interview mic over to than Kara Swisher. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Allred for Texas, Adios Ted! 30:03

1M ago30:03

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Topics: Representative Colin Allred discusses his vision for a more equitable Texas and his campaign to unseat Ted Cruz, stressing the need for a more engaged and representative leader. Allred shares his journey from being an NFL linebacker to a lawyer and now a representative, driven by a desire to represent all 30 million Texans. Sami and V ask A…

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This Is Why We Choose The Bear 1:12:10

1M ago1:12:10

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4:27 TEMP CHECK: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister, and six passengers were found dead at the site of a helicopter crash on Monday, one month before the next election. Was it foul play or an inevitable accident? 20:30 MAIN NEWS: After uncovering the brutality of P. Diddy’s assault on Cassie Ventura and Sami, V exposes …

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This Is America, You Have The Right To Be Wrong And Stupid 52:33

1M ago52:33

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Topics: Sami is joined by Sharon McMahon, the author of “The Small and the Mighty,” to share how history can be constructed and verified as accurately as possible. Sharon stresses the importance of local journalism and how it has been the backbone of America’s microcultures. How different generations navigate gathering information, disseminating it…

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Politicians Need To Say F*ck More 1:05:52

1M ago1:05:52

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15:55 TEMP CHECK: Vice President Harris spoke at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ annual legislative leadership summit and imparted some honest words to the group. 24:30 MAIN NEWS: Sami and V give a rundown of the MANY threats to the 2024 election, from AI and disinformation, to election denial, to voter suppression b…

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Happy Mother's Day, Mama Mooch! 13:01

2M ago13:01

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Wishing a very happy Mother's Day to the real star of Open Book, Marie Scaramucci. Anthony talks with his Ma about everything from botox and going in on Trump, to boyfriends and favourite children... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy SALT Media Networks & CSG

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How The Supreme Court Became Weaponized 54:10

2M ago54:10

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Topics: Sami and V are joined by the hosts of Strict Scrutiny to talk about how the Supreme Court’s handling of important cases like Mifepristone and EMTALA raises concerns about standing and the potential impact on reproductive rights. They predict the risks of the Supreme Court undermining federal supremacy over state law as constitutional princi…

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The Man Who Listens When Markets Speak with Lawrence McDonald 31:30

2M ago31:30

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This week, Anthony talks with Bear Traps Report founder and author, Lawrence G. McDonald. Larry's new book, "How to Listen When Markets Speak," explores the real risks, myths and investment opportunities in our evolving economy. Is there a bubble in crypto? What's really going to happen to inflation? And what should we be betting on right now? Larr…

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Mamala For America, Dictator For A Day 58:00

2M ago58:00

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12:45 TEMP CHECK: V and Sami take the nation’s temperature after Drew Barrymore’s “Mamala Controversy” and how her interview with Vice President Harris became cringe-worthy and even inappropriate. 29:17 MAIN NEWS: Project 2025 outlines Trump’s policy plans, which aims to consolidate executive authority and implement conservative policies, potential…

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The Connection Between Autocracy And Antisemitism 33:40

2M ago33:40

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Samantha Vinograd, senior national security counselor and assistant secretary for counterterrorism and threat prevention at the DHS, joins Sami and V to talk about how the council is approaching Holocaust denialism and the lack of Holocaust education. Lawmakers proposed the bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act, which would codify the International…

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Hidden Repression, Human Rights & Bitcoin with Alex Gladstein 34:08

2M ago34:08

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This week Anthony talks with Alex Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation, about his new book Hidden Repression: How the IMF and World Bank Sell Exploitation as Development. Alex shares why The Bank and the Fund’s “development and assistance” has been anything but helpful to developing countries, with them being plunged int…

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Playing In The Legal Sandbox 57:39

2M ago57:39

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5:40 TEMP CHECK: V and Sami check the temperature on the Columbia University protest, clarifying the motivation behind the protests and discussing how they’ve expanded nationwide. 25:45 MAIN NEWS: Why does it seem like every headline is about a court case? They highlight the latest developments at SCOTUS, criminal cases, and more… while reflecting …

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TikTok & How Policy Affects Culture 44:55

2M ago44:55

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Topics: President Biden signed a bill that will force TikTok’s Chinese parent company to divest from its U.S. operations or face a nationwide ban. V updates us on the details of this bill and the consequences TikTok will face if they do not cooperate. Sami is joined by Jesse Washington, film director of Hip-Hop And The White House, a documentary th…

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Amazon’s Quest For World Domination with Dana Mattioli 29:24

2M ago29:24

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This week, Anthony talks with the Wall Street Journal’s veteran Amazon reporter, Dana Mattioli. Dana’s brand-new book "The Everything War: Amazon’s Ruthless Quest to Own the World and Remake Corporate Power,” tells the inside story of Amazon’s rise to becoming one of the world’s most powerful and feared companies. Dana exposes what’s really happeni…

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The Tortured Electoral College Department 47:47

2M ago47:47

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2:40 TEMP CHECK: Sami and V check the nation’s pulse after Taylor Swift’s double album release and the discourse that followed. 11:56 MAIN NEWS: This week, Maine joined The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC). Under the proposed compact, each state would allocate all its electoral votes to whoever wins the national popular vote for pre…

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Trump’s 9-5 And His Plans For 2025 55:43

2M ago55:43

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TEMP CHECK: Sami and V discuss the 4B movement which renounces dating men, marriage, sex with men, and having children. It originated in South Korea in 2019 with 4,000 members, but now TikTok has caught wind and amassed over 60K videos with some form of #4B. MAIN NEWS: In the midst of his trial, Donald Trump drops a sneak peek of what we can expect…

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Changing the World, One Mindset at a Time with Mary C. Murphy 31:27

2M ago31:27

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This week, Anthony talks with social psychologist at Stanford and Indiana University, Mary C. Murphy, about her brand-new book, Cultures of Growth. Carol Dweck’s “Mindset” altered our view of individual potential forever. Now, her protégé Mary C. Murphy has taken it one step further. Mary discusses her groundbreaking take that mindset can in fact t…

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