Best Sherpa News Podcasts (2024)

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The Postmodern Prophets: Questioning the Cult of Climate Change with Dr. Roy Spencer 1:01:14

15h ago1:01:14

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Dr. Roy Spencer has an extensive scientific pedigree. He's a principal research scientist at the University of Alabama - Huntsville, and the US Science Team leader for the AMSR-E aboard NASA's Aqua satellite. He's been lauded by the American Meteorological Society for his groundbreaking work monitoring Earth's temperature fluctuations. So when he e…

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100 - Silca explains their Strip Chips, Chain Waxing System & more! 50:10

2d ago50:10

50:10

Silca's Josh Poertner gets his new product ideas from the craziest places. Take the new Strip Chips, for example. These hot melt chain wax additives were inspired by the food industry, where they're trying to find a replacement for trans fats and hydrogenated oils. Turns out, they can make it a whole lot easier to wax your chain, too! In this episo…

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Face To Face With George Mallory on Everest 20:29

8d ago20:29

20:29

*The mountaineering world was turned on its head on May 1, 1999 when the remains of George Mallory was discovered by Conrad Anker at about 26,750 feet or 8153 meters on the vast north face of Everest. When the news got out, it set the mountaineering world on fire. In this presentation about the discovery Thom Pollard gives an in-depth firsthand loo…

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83. Scarlett Thomas, "The Sleepwalkers" 51:23

10d ago51:23

51:23

Finding a way to print books while sacrificing fewer trees; questioning if there aren't just too many books being published these days? We chat with the talented and engaging Scarlett Thomas about her thrilling new novel, The Sleepwalkers. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Pre…

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Everest Left For Dead: The Haunting Story of David Sharp 22:56

15d ago22:56

22:56

Near the summit of Mount Everest in the death zone on the ridge of the north face there is a shallow cave, known infamously to all who climb there as the location where in 1996 an Indian man named Tsewang Paljor lay down to rest and never got up again. That man is referred to as green boots. Almost exactly ten years later, on the morning of May 14,…

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Gary Brode - Deep Knowledge Investing | A Dearth of Mirth 42:23

16d ago42:23

42:23

In this episode I'm joined by friend of the podcast Gary Brode for a rollercoaster ride through the whimsical world of finance, economics and monetary policy. Let's face it, the economy can be dry and complicated. But Gary manages to inject humour into the discussion while unravelling the intricacies of the Federal Reserve's decisions, Congressiona…

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099 - Fox explains Pressure Balancing in 2025 GRIP Dampers 44:36

17d ago44:36

44:36

While at the launch for the new Fox GRIP dampers, I pretty much had my brain melted by VP of engineering Bill Brown as he explained their inner workings. So, naturally, I brought him on the show here to run through it again. The level of fluid dynamics and engineering discussed is still well above my pay grade, but I think we do a pretty good of of…

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Luke Hallard & Krzysztof Piekarski - Wall Street Wildlife Bonus Episode 48:52

23d ago48:52

48:52

This is a special bonus rebroadcast episode of predictions for 2024 from the hosts of the Wall Street Wildlife podcast Luke “The Badger” Hallard and Krzysztof “Monkey” Piekarski, lead Advisors at 7investing. They attempt to predict the future of interest rates, black swans, tech booms and busts, Bitcoin price by year-end, the tech companies with th…

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82. Douglas Westerbeke, "A Short Walk Through a Wide World" 55:30

24d ago55:30

55:30

It's the 50th anniversary of Stephen King's novel, Carrie; bad news for the distribution of small press literature in the US; and we talk to debut author Douglas Westerbeke about his imaginative new novel, A Short Walk Through a Wide World. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Pr…

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The View From Above: Perspectives on America with Lord Conrad Black 1:30:29

1M ago1:30:29

1:30:29

Publisher. Author. Raconteur. These are all terms that apply to the guest of this episode, but to his peers in the UK's House of Lords, he is Conrad Moffat Black, Baron Black of Crossharbour. The former publisher of the Daily Telegraph (UK), the Chicago Sun-Times, the Jerusalem Post, and the National Post (Canada), he has a unique perspective both …

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81. Aron Aji and Selin Gökçesu (translators), "Lojman" 1:08:47

1M ago1:08:47

1:08:47

Annoucements from our literary prizes; a new publishing model promises greater equity for authors; be a "reader-in-residence;" and we talk to Aron Aji and Selin Gökçesu,Turkish to English translators of the gripping novel of Eastern Anatolia, Lojman by Ebru Ojen, published by City Lights and a finalist for the 2023 Republic of Consciousness Prize, …

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The Scarcity of Trust: Espionage, Fiction and the Blurred Lines Between with Special Guest Jeffrey S. Stephens 56:57

1M ago56:57

56:57

Attorney & author Jeffrey Stephens is the creator of the Nick Reagan & Jordan Sandor espionage book series. As a writer of spy thrillers, he has a unique perspective on spycraft, America's intelligence sector, and the roles that both government and business are increasingly playing in the personal lives of citizens & consumers. He joins the program…

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Luke Hallard & Krzysztof Piekarski - 7investing | Wall St Wildlife 43:41

1M ago43:41

43:41

I'm joined in this episode by the dynamic duo from 7Investing Luke Hallard & Krzysztof Piekarski who also host the Wall Street Wildlife podcast. They're here to guide us through the treacherous yet rewarding terrain of the stock market with their "Ten Laws of the Investing Jungle." Today, we delve into five of these critical laws, revealing the wis…

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80. Lars Iyer, "My Weil" 42:26

2M ago42:26

42:26

We talk to writer Lars Iyer about his smart, sophisticated, and very funny campus novel, My Weil, in which a group of Disaster Studies PhD students in Manchester befriend a modern-day Simone Weil. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jo…

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Todd Wenning - Flyover Stocks | Moats, Management and Value 33:27

2M ago33:27

33:27

In this episode I chat with Todd Wenning, a seasoned investment professional with experience at Ensemble Capital, Morningstar, and the Motley Fool about some of the most critical aspects of successful investing: moats, management, and buying companies at the right price. We based this conversation on this Venn diagram that Todd published on X (Twit…

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Mr. Cameron Goes to Washington with Special Guest John Cameron 1:11:16

2M ago1:11:16

1:11:16

John Cameron, a mild-mannered real estate agent from Seattle, now has a criminal record thanks to his presence at the disastrous January 6, 2021 riot at the US Capitol. On this episode of the Adult In The Room, hear in his words why he decided to cross the country for the certification day rally that evolved into one of the darkest days in modern A…

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098 - Sherpa Map Routes us to Better Cycling Maps 39:42

2M ago39:42

39:42

If you've ever wondered how route creation and ride mapping works, you're going to love this episode. My guest is Eric Semianczuk, co-founder of Sherpa Map. I'm guessing you haven't heard of them… yet. But the cycling route map service they're building is incredible, using AI and granular LIDAR data compiled over weather, surface type, and elevatio…

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097 - Ride1Up rallies for affordable e-bikes that don't suck 47:34

2M ago47:34

47:34

So, apparently, not every cheap e-bike sucks after all. Until recently I was firmly in the camp that cheap, hub-motor e-bikes with cadence sensors were all terrible and unsafe. Then I talked to Kevin Dugger, founder of Ride1Up e-bikes, and he changed my mind. It's not so much the bikes that bugged me, although we'll talk about that, too, it was the…

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Pumping the Brakes: Staving Off America's Decline with Drew Thomas Allen 44:23

2M ago44:23

44:23

Author, commentator & podcaster Drew Thomas Allen has genuine concerns about the future of America. In his new book, America’s Last Stand: Will You Vote to Save or Destroy America in 2024?, Allen examines why the 2024 election cycle is one of the most critically important in the history of our country, why he believes the Biden administration has d…

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79. Sebastián Martínez Daniell, "Two Sherpas" 50:52

2M ago50:52

50:52

Reading IS sexy; Sendak estate publshes posthumous kid's book; and we talk to Sebastián Martínez Daniell about his novel, Two Sherpas, published by Charco Press and longlisted for the Republic of Consciousness Prize, US & Canada. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Intera…

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Rune Østgård - Fraudcoin - 1000 Years with Inflation as a Policy | Part 2 26:02

2M ago26:02

26:02

In the second episode of this two-part series, we welcome back Rune Østgård, a lawyer with a deep passion for monetary history and the author of "Fraudcoin: A Thousand Years with Inflation as a Policy" for a deeper dive into the nefarious world of monetary policy and inflation. Rune's explains the historical and ongoing manipulation of money supply…

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Washington Wisdom: Restoring Common Sense with Joe Kent 50:58

3M ago50:58

50:58

Joe Kent is a retired Green Beret, so you know he's as tough as they come. But now he's taking on a whole new battlefield: the American political process. He's taking on Marie Gluesenkamp Perez for Washington's 3rd Congressional District seat, and today he returns to the show to talk more about his platform, America's conflict with the Iranian-back…

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78. Alexis Wright, "Praiseworthy" 50:56

3M ago50:56

50:56

Is streaming bad for audiobooks? We talk longlists for the Galley Beggar Press short story prize and the Republic of Consciousness Prize for small presses in the US & Canada. And legendary Australian author Alexis Wright joins us to talk about her epic novel, Praiseworthy. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: …

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Rune Østgård - Fraudcoin - 1000 Years with Inflation as a Policy | Part 1 33:39

3M ago33:39

33:39

In this episode I'm joined by Rune Østgård, a lawyer with a deep passion for monetary history and the author of "Fraudcoin: A Thousand Years with Inflation as a Policy" as we delve into the historical roots of inflation and its persistent role in shaping economic policies. Rune takes us on a fascinating journey from the Viking era to the present da…

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Simon Erickson - 7investing | 2024 Cannonball Run! 36:14

3M ago36:14

36:14

In this episode, we peel back the layers of the stock market to uncover the secrets of successful investing in 2024. Join us as we sit down with Simon Erickson, the visionary founder and CEO of 7investing, He's built a reputation for spotting disruptive innovations and developing trends ahead of the curve. We discuss the curious case of the inverte…

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77. Paul Lynch "Prophet Song" 41:18

3M ago41:18

41:18

Keanu Reeves moves from screen to page; Wolf Hall trilogy Collective Read; and Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch joins us to talk about his novel Prophet Song and winning the most coveted prize in literature! Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feather…

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First-Class Corruption: Ukraine, the Bidens, and Questions Still Unanswered with Special Guest Mike McCormick 1:02:33

3M ago1:02:33

1:02:33

The federal case against Hunter Biden made its way to Capitol Hill last week with hearings investigating his drug & gun charges. But for former White House Stenographer Mike McCormick, the bigger story continues to be the Biden family's connections to Burisma, the energy firm on whose board Hunter Biden sat. McCormick tells the story on this episod…

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Preston Yadegar - Shareholder Vote Exchange 36:31

3M ago36:31

36:31

Are you maximizing the value of your shareholder voting rights? It's a question many investors overlook, but it could be the key to unlocking additional income from your investments. Preston Yadegar is the founder and CEO of Shareholder Vote Exchange, the world's first marketplace for shareholder voting rights. Preston has previously worked at seve…

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096 - Park Tool’s Calvin Jones riffs on bike tools & bad repairs 1:04:36

3M ago1:04:36

1:04:36

If you've never seen any of Park Tool's tutorial videos or stopped by their booth at Sea Otter Classic, then you've been missing the wonder that is Calvin Jones. His energy levels and excitement for tools and bike repairs is contagious, so I'm super stoked to share this interview with you. We talk about his favorite tools, where repairs go wrong an…

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76. Mike McCormack, "This Plague of Souls" 35:44

4M ago35:44

35:44

Irish author Mike McCormack joins Sam and Lori to talk about his latest novel, This Plague of Souls, the second novel of a triptych following his award-winning Solar Bones. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison Instagram: Across…

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Kyle Hedman - Band of Traders Podcast | Where is Miss America? 53:47

4M ago53:47

53:47

Join us as we dive into a candid conversation with Kyle Hedman, the voice behind the rebranded Band of Traders podcast, formerly known as Two Bulls in a China Shop. In this unscripted episode, we peel back the curtain on the emotional rollercoaster of trading, the importance of risk management, and the psychological battles that traders face. As th…

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The Watergate Files: Modern Lessons from America's Most Famous Presidential Scandal with Special Guest John O'Connor 1:12:38

4M ago1:12:38

1:12:38

This week marks 51 years since the trial began for the five men caught burglarizing the DNC offices at the Watergate Hotel. John O'Connor has been researching the scandal for decades, publishing two books on the subject and even building a relationship with whistleblower Mark Felt, known colloquially as "Deep Throat." On this special episode, he re…

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095 - Red Bull Advanced Technologies & BMC talk bikes 38:08

4M ago38:08

38:08

Recently, I had a chance to meet with BMC and Red Bull's Advanced Technology Team to learn about and ride their new Teammachine R, a top level, lightweight aero road racing bike. But I left with questions, so in this episode I have Stefan Christ from the BMC product team and Rob Gray, technical director at Red Bull Advanced Technologies on board to…

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Mark LaMonica - Morningstar | The Joy of Dividends Holiday Repeat 33:02

4M ago33:02

33:02

I hope you’re enjoying your holiday break. The next couple of weeks will be repeats while I recharge for the investing year in 2024. This episode from last year is a great overview on dividend investing. I hope 2024 shines brightly on your portfolio. Mark LaMonica CFA, is an investor, financial educator and the Director of Product Management, Indiv…

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A Bold Strategy: The Misappropriation & Cannibalization of American Intelligence with Sam Faddis 1:19:28

4M ago1:19:28

1:19:28

Spycraft isn't usually what you see in the movies or read about in adventure books. It's gritty, it's ugly, and in modern times often requires just as much history & technology expertise as marksmanship. Intelligence operators are some of the most highly-skilled, dangerous people on the planet. So, when their skills are misused by the political eli…

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Ep. 75, Christine Coulson, "One Woman Show" 50:29

4M ago50:29

50:29

We wrap-up the year with some 2023 highlights and talk to author Christine Coulson about her unique novel, One Woman Show, a life narrative told primarily through musuem art labels. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison Instagra…

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The Rising Red Tide: Maoist Communism's Threat to America with Special Guest Xi Van Fleet 36:46

4M ago36:46

36:46

Xi Van Fleet grew up with China's so-called "Cultural Revolution" exploding around her, transforming her homeland into an authoritarian state where the entire populace was indoctrinated into the belief that poverty was purity, that oppression was freedom, and that liberty was poisonous. After the death of Mao Zedong, she emigrated to the US and emb…

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SHAWN O'MALLEY | Invest Like The Legends Course 47:06

4M ago47:06

47:06

My guest in this episode is Shawn O'Malley from the We Study Markets Newsletter. Shawn has a new course called Invest Like The Legends. How To Get Started in Stock Market Investing. Shawn is a seasoned investor and educator who explores the intricacies of stock market investing. He shares his wisdom on avoiding common pitfalls, understanding the tr…

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Nothing Sacred: America's Looming Political, Medical & Spiritual Crisis with Naomi Wolf 54:35

4M ago54:35

54:35

Naomi Wolf's outspokenness landed her jobs within the Clinton & Gore campaigns. But she's also drawn criticism from media elites for her regular challenges to narratives of feminism, sexuality, medicine, politics, and national security. Now, in her new book, Facing the Beast: Courage, Faith, and Resistance in a New Dark Age, Wolf tackles world lead…

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094 - Watt Bike tells how to get faster & stronger on the bike 1:03:50

4M ago1:03:50

1:03:50

I wasn't really sure what I was going to talk about with my guest today, but it ended up being a wonderfully deep dive into speed, power development and strength training. If you want to get into the weeds on how to get faster and stronger on the bike, you'll love this episode. My guest is Thomson Remo, lead educator for Watt Bike's professional di…

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Don Gillmor, "Breaking and Entering" 39:48

5M ago39:48

39:48

We mark the death of poet and social activist Benjamin Zephaniah and talk about a new literary prize to be awarded by US prison inmates; author Don Gillmor joins us on his provocative new novel, Breaking and Entering, Canadian publisher Biblioasis' submission for the 2023 Republic of Consciousness Prize. Thank you for listening! If you like what yo…

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A Bell for Maury's Bicycle | An introduction to saving and investing for kids 27:04

5M ago27:04

27:04

David Maurice Sharp and Franklin Silva are the creative minds behind A Bell for Maury's Bicycle, a unique children's book aimed at inspiring young minds in setting and achieving financial goals. Introducing children to financial literacy at an early age can start them on a path that will serve them well throughout their lives. A Bell for Maury’s Bi…

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093 - Why Adaptive Mountain Bike Trails are the Future 53:19

5M ago53:19

53:19

We hear so much about inclusivity these days, but not usually when it comes to our mountain bike trails. Turns out, it's not that hard to make our trails more accessible to a wider range of riders, letting all of your friends enjoy the same awesome experience you and I enjoy every time we hit the singletrack. Besides the warm fuzzies, there's often…

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Christine Lai, "Landscapes" 40:58

5M ago40:58

40:58

Reading Grace Paley's short story, "Wants;" and we talk to debut novelist Christine Lai about her novel Landscapes, submitted by Two Dollar Radio for the 2023 Republic of Consciousness Prize, US & Canada. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers…

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Laks Ganapathi - Unicus Research | Short Shenanigans 40:11

5M ago40:11

40:11

In this episode I'm joined by special guest, Laks Ganapathi, founder and CEO of Unicus Research. In this candid conversation, we delve into the often-misunderstood world of short selling and its impact on the stock market. We also look at some recent investing themes like ESG and craft beer to see where hype and optimism has led to poor investment …

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Lawrence Carrel | Investing in Dividends for Dummies 28:13

5M ago28:13

28:13

How can you earn predictable returns and cash payouts from dividends? I’m pleased to welcome back to the podcast Lawrence Carrel the man who has written the book "Investing in Dividends for Dummies". Lawrence Carrel is a regular contibutor to the Wall Street Journal and Forbes, He offers invaluable insights into the intricacies of dividend investin…

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092 - Ornot’s Startup Story w/ founder Matt Quann 53:04

5M ago53:04

53:04

If you've ever wondered what it's like to start a cycling clothing brand, and not just any brand, but a really cool brand, you'll love this episode. My guest is Matt Quann, founder of Ornot, and they just celebrated 10 years in business. We talk about how he kicked things off, what sparked the idea, and where the name came from. Admittedly, we talk…

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Kate Briggs, "The Long Form" 50:23

5M ago50:23

50:23

Across the Pond guest Benjamin Myers wins the 2023 Goldsmiths Prize for Cuddy; literary agent Andrew Wylie has us talking; and we welcome writer and translator Kate Briggs to talk about her new novel, The Long Form, submitted for the 2023 Republic of Consciousness Prize, US & Canada by Dorothy, a publishing project. Thank you for listening! If you …

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Will Nutting - Nutstuff | The Defense, Midfield, and Attack of your Portfolio 37:11

6M ago37:11

37:11

How do you construct a portfolio like you’d choose a sports team? And why is it that something everyone hates can still go up in value? Joining me today in the search for meaningful market fulfilment is Will Nutting. Will is the Founder and CEO of Nutstuff, a no-nonsense, 3X a week newsletter that helps readers sift through the noise and identify i…

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Bring My Husband Home - Deliverance From 27,000 Feet on Mount Everest 23:08

6M ago23:08

23:08

"Do you think great expense and risk should be undertaken to remove bodies from Mount Everest?" The Indian government mounted an expensive and risky expedition to retrieve the remains of mountaineers who had perished on Mount Everest the year before. NY Times journalist John Branch tells us about his fascinating story that delves into the significa…

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