Best V Spehar Podcasts (2024)

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How to Have Uncomfortable Conversations, ft. Noah Tishby and Emmanuel Acho 25:03

2h ago25:03

25:03

Sami sits down with co-authors Emmanuel Acho & Noa Tishby to talk about their book, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew. Acho speaks about how his friendship with Tishby developed, and how that friendship allowed them to have constructive conversations with each other about race. Their conversation also highlights the struggles of the Jewish and…

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Debunking Trump's Arlington Cemetery Photo-op, X Blocked in Brazil & Chase Bank Fraud 1:02:30

44m ago1:02:30

1:02:30

This week we have a classic American Fever Dream episode for you! Let's break down some of the weirdest, fever dreamiest stories of the last week. TEMP CHECK 5:45 - Starting off, we break down why Trump's photo op at Arlington National Cemetery was so disgraceful. V also fact checks Trump's statement that no military members died under his presiden…

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Can Politicians Be Truly Authentic? ft. Sen. Mallory McMorrow 27:47

6d ago27:47

27:47

From the giant Project 2025 book to her viral speech on the Michigan Senate floor in 2022, Sen. Mallory McMorrow and Sami talk about all of it. Although many call her a communications guru, McMorrow says she's just authentic in the way she talks to people, and that's what people connect with. Sami and McMorrow also discuss ways you can be engaged w…

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DNC Debrief: Taking Back Flags & Camo, ft. Senator Lephonza Butler 1:06:46

2h ago1:06:46

1:06:46

V & Sami are back from the DNC and they're ready to recap a very busy week. Still unhappy with trad media, they point out the double standard in the way Harris' speech is being fact checked versus the way the media is treating Trump. V also explains why there were no trans speakers at the DNC, and what was going on with the Uncommitted delegates. V…

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Are Content Creators Being Bullied At The DNC? 49:42

1h ago49:42

49:42

Everything that's wrong at the DNC is because of the 200 creators, according to traditional media outlets, and V & Sami are getting fed up. V debunks the prime rib sandwich and yacht party rumors, and we have to ask -- are traditional media outlets just jealous, or are the creators ruining the experience for everyone? While previous days were all a…

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Michelle Obama's DNC Speech Gave Us New Hope 36:52

8d ago36:52

36:52

Armed with their credential badges, Sami & V are ready for the Day 2 at the DNC. Today, they break down the difference between the music at the DNC vs the RNC, and recap the Obama's messages of hope and community. (And yes, their speeches made us cry, again.) Plus, the Republican's that spoke in support of Kamala, showing us you don't have to be a …

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Fever Dreaming at DNC & Screaming on TikTok with Alex Pearlman 50:26

1h ago50:26

50:26

V & Sami start their week off at the DNC with comedian Alex Pearlman. They commiserate on how long it took them to get into the convention and talk about why it's so important to have media creators involved in politics. Then, a very tired Sami & V go over their favorite speeches of the night, the differences they noticed between the DNC and RNC, a…

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Important Announcement about The Show's Future 8:15

10d ago8:15

8:15

This is not exactly the final episode, but there are some very important changes coming to the podcast. We spill some tea and tell some truths in our full length episode -- available to the public on Patreon right now, no membership needed. There is so more to our story over the past two years, so check out the sordid true crime life and times of t…

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Hysteria and Other Myths About Women's Reproductive Health, with Dr. Karen Tang 46:58

21d ago46:58

46:58

V talks with board certified gynecologist Dr. Karen Tang about informed consent, how social media has helped women's healthcare, and the impact of new laws on the healthcare industry. Dr. Tang's latest book, It's Not Hysteria Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health (but Were Never Told) aims to debunk myths and misconceptions abo…

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Rich Men & Democracy, A Match Made In Hell 1:11:16

25d ago1:11:16

1:11:16

TEMP CHECK 7:00 - Let's break down Australian B-girl, Raygun's....interesting performance in breakdancing, including her signature boomerang moves. 12:45 - Five days after gymnast Jordan Chiles won the bronze medal in the individual floor competition, the IOC sided with a challenge from Romania and wants Chiles to give back the medal. Will Chiles r…

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The Mystery Hour with Rabia Chaudry is available NOW! 45:41

13d ago45:41

45:41

Mystery Hour sees Rabia Chaudry partner up with award-winning, long-running suspense magazines. Ellery Queen’s and Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazines are working with Chaudry as she dives into and narrates contemporary crime-fiction stories evocative of the Master of Suspense. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform, or click on the links be…

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How The Trump Family Got That Way, with Fred Trump 38:33

5d ago38:33

38:33

Fred Trump III, the nephew of former president Donald Trump, is on the show this week to talk all about his book, All In The Family: The Trumps and How We Got This Way. Fred explains why now is the right time for this book, along with the unusual family dynamic among the Trump's (including Donald's attempt at disinheriting him.) Sami & Fred talk ab…

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Unburdened & Unbothered: A Look at Tim Walz 40:15

17d ago40:15

40:15

We have a VP!! In this special bonus episode Sami & V go over the background and long list of accomplishments of Harris' pick for VP, Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz. Is he the radical that the right wants to paint him as, or just a regular guy who doesn’t want to monitor your pregnancy? From his 24 years of service in Army National Guard, to being…

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Election Deniers and Trans Panic At The Olympics 1:04:40

7d ago1:04:40

1:04:40

TEMP CHECK 3:20 - This week let’s take a deeper look into Peter Thiel’s past, from paying lawyers to help Hulk Hogan’s sue Gawker Media, to how he’s been influenced by AN INTERNET BLOGGER WHO USED TO GO BY THE NAME MENCIUS MOLDBUG. We also cover some of the politicians that’s he’s funded that have failed, and how JD Vance is a win for Thiel’s extre…

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About Damn Crime: Exonerated but not, Black Swan Trial and more 56:03

23d ago56:03

56:03

It's About Damn Crime time again and we have a ton to talk about! This week, Ellyn starts off with her own true crime story in NYC! Then, Rabia and Ellyn go on to discuss a couple devastating wrongful conviction cases out of Missouri and Florida that include a CALL TO ACTION so go get em listeners!! There’s a quick update on the Brian Kohberger cas…

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Climate Change, SCOTUS Term Limits, and How To Protect Democracy 51:04

1M ago51:04

51:04

Today Sami & V are joined by Congressman Dan Goldman who, before running for office, served as lead counsel in the first impeachment of former President Donald Trump. Goldman breaks down the legality of enacting Project 2025, along with Biden's proposed changes to the SCOTUS. We also make the connection between climate change and immigration, and h…

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Donald Trump Is A Front For A Dangerous Trifecta 1:08:50

14d ago1:08:50

1:08:50

Bonjour! Starting off with a TEMP CHECK -- going over our favorite Olympic Opening Ceremony moments (and why it offended the far right) and how Beyoncé is reclaiming the flag aesthetic. Also, why you should be excited about Val Demings joining the USPS Board, and what that might mean for Post Master General Louis DeJoy. MAIN NEWS 14:15 Sami walks u…

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About Damn Crime: Biden’s Drops out, Sonya Massey Tragedy, and Karen Reed on Screen 1:12:21

1M ago1:12:21

1:12:21

Rabia and Ellyn are back for a riveting ADC episode! They dive into President Biden’s decision to step aside and Vice President Kamala Harris’s historic rise as a presidential candidate, plus the colorful roster of potential VP contenders. The episode takes a tragic turn with the harrowing case of 36-year-old Sonya Massey, who called 911 for help a…

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The Psychology Behind Who You Vote For 52:30

1M ago52:30

52:30

Did you know that the chemicals in your brain might determine what political party you feel aligned with? Guest Keegan Tatum, an expert in political psychology, is here to explain the psychological differences between liberals and conservatives, as well as how religion and emotional biases factor into our political ideology. He also explains how ha…

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It's a Kamalanomenon 1:09:03

2M ago1:09:03

1:09:03

After weeks of speculation, President Biden announced that he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race -- leaving all eyes on Vice President Kamala Harris, the new likely democratic presidential nominee. Sami & V discuss Biden’s selfless decision, as well as the flood of endorsements and donations she received in the hours after the news broke…

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About Damn Crime: This Isn't a Movie 1:00:29

2M ago1:00:29

1:00:29

This week, Rabia and Ellyn break down the latest update on Alec Baldwin's accidental killing of Halyna Hutchins on the "Rust" set—what does it mean for convicted film armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed? They also dive into a jaw-dropping twist in the Karen Reed murder case after a mistrial, and the shocking jury revelations that could flip everything. P…

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What Motivates a Presidential Assassin? 55:22

2M ago55:22

55:22

Sami & V take a look at the history of assassination attempts on US presidents and how these attempts, successful or not, shaped American politics. They also talk about the shared motives that many of these men have, like their desire for attention and recognition. This episode also touches on the history of the electric chair...and how masturbatio…

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Are Trump & JD Vance an Odd Couple? 1:08:07

2M ago1:08:07

1:08:07

V and Sami break down the shooting at Trump's rally in Pennsylvania, and talk about what could have gone wrong, security failures, and odd choices that were made by the Secret Service. They also share what we know about the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, and his background. Then they move on to the RNC and the unceremonious way JD Vance was introd…

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Vanished: The Unsolved Mystery of Mitrice Richardson with Daryn Carp 1:43:41

2M ago1:43:41

1:43:41

Rabia and Ellyn are joined by Daryn Carp, host of the podcast "Shaken and Disturbed" and aspiring game show host, to discuss her journey from NBC Page to running Bravo productions with the likes of Andy Cohen. They then delve into the mysterious case of Mitrice Richardson, a 24-year-old Fullerton, CA college graduate who vanished after being releas…

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Live at the Weitzman: How To Strengthen Our Democracy, With Governor Shapiro 30:05

2M ago30:05

30:05

This week Sami is in Philadelphia promoting her new book, Democracy in Retrograde, with her co-author Emily Amick. (Out now!) While in town, she spoke with Pennsylvania's Governor Josh Shapiro about the importance of democracy and the steps being taken to ensure free and fair elections, including creating a task force led by Republican Al Schmidt, …

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Will There Be Tampons Under Project 2025? 1:01:01

2M ago1:01:01

1:01:01

Project 2025 is officially in the mainstream news, and Sami and V compare its ideologies to that of Agenda 47, and the 7 Mountains Mandate. They also discuss Nazis marching in Tennessee and how the US could follow the UK's elections last week and pull a "Taccy V." MAIN NEWS 5:00 Project 2025, tied to the Heritage Foundation, is gaining mainstream a…

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The Case for Kamala Harris 38:53

2M ago38:53

38:53

In this very special 4th of July episode, Sami and V discuss the case for Kamala Harris as the potential Democratic presidential candidate, highlighting her voting record as a Senator, her advocacy for LGBTQ rights, and her stance on Israel-Palestine. They also consider how embracing Harris and giving her more spotlight is the clearest path to a vi…

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About Damn Crime 1:03:24

2M ago1:03:24

1:03:24

Welcome back to About Damn Crime on the main feed! Ellyn brings us up to speed on the dramatic Karen Reed murder case with a deadlocked jury and a judge who’s fed up. We also dive into the Supreme Court’s shocking rulings, the long-awaited indictments of Uvalde officers, and the chilling Wade Wilson case, where execution is on the table for the con…

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Will Project 2025 Turn America into a Theocracy? 1:04:39

2M ago1:04:39

1:04:39

Back from Vidcon, V and Sami are comparing Project 2025, the Nazi's, Theocracy and Saudi Arabia, and where a win for Trump this fall would leave us. V and Sami also explore what the current round of Supreme Court rulings mean, and how this might be the end of #vanlife. TEMP CHECK: What are the realities of Project 2025? Everyone is quick to compare…

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