Best William McKinley Podcasts (2024)

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President William McKinley: The Secret Service & the Spanish-American War 46:03

19d ago46:03

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Why does the Secret Service protect the President of the United States? And what can we learn from McKinley's life and presidency, not just his assassination? Don speaks with Kim Kenney, Executive Director at the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum. Together, they take us through McKinley's background, election and term in office, as well as loo…

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Lafayette: The Marquis and the American Revolution 26:19

1h ago26:19

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Why did an aristocratic French man fight for American freedom? How influential was Lafayette? And what did he do on his return visit to the United States 200 years ago this year?Don is joined by Chuck Schwam, Executive Director of the American Friends of Lafayette. You can find more about Chuck’s work with Lafayette 200 here: https://lafayette200.o…

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Stirring the Pot ("Feud" S4 EP 16) 56:32

1h ago56:32

56:32

What better way to squash a feud than to cover songs by feuding pop stars?! Yes, there are plenty of duets, feuds, and mashups, and Jenna and Kevin have strong feelings about some of the mashups, including the Super Bass performance and why Jenna was so angry shooting it, the real reason Brittany was MIA during this ep, mixed feelings about Brody's…

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Scandalous Gleek of the Week Katie Lowes 1:07:01

4d ago1:07:01

1:07:01

Quinn is in the house! "Scandal" Quinn, that is! Katie Lowes joins Jenna and Kevin to talk all things Glee and Scandal, including revealing her surprising connection to Ryan Murphy, her many auditions for Glee, and song choice (she never got a call back), her awful babysitting gig while she waited for an acting gig and how Shonda Rhimes saved her f…

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Kamala Harris: An Unprecedented Candidacy? 28:47

26m ago28:47

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Cleopatra, Catherine the Great, Boudicca, Margaret Thatcher, Angela Merkel: what do these women have in common? They were all leaders of their nations, and they may - pending the choices of the electorate later this year - be joined in their ranks by an American. But what might Kamala Harris face if she wins the election? What is she already facing…

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American History Hit: 200 Episodes On 7:18

32m ago7:18

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Host Don Wildman has a message for listeners old and new, marking 200 episodes of American History Hit. American History Hit first started publishing in 2022, and since then we've covered the first Americans, Revolution, Civil War, the World Wars and beyond. Here's to the next 200 episodes, where we will continue to look to the past to understand t…

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President Theodore Roosevelt 41:22

1d ago41:22

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What kind of a nickname is Bull Moose? How progressive was Theodore Roosevelt's presidency? And how does his legacy live on? Don is joined once again by Michael Patrick Cullinane, historian of American politics, an award-winning author, and the Lowman Walton Chair of Theodore Roosevelt Studies at Dickinson State University. Michael's books on Roose…

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Confession Time ("Girls (and Boys) On Film" S4 EP 15) 45:21

8d ago45:21

45:21

Grab Your Popcorn and get ready for some movie magic because the Glee Club is tackling songs from hit films! Jenna and Kevin are back with a deep dive into all the confessions from this episode and, of course, the performances, like why shooting their 500th musical number, "Shout," was such a pain, the rehearsals they had to go through for "Footloo…

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Authors Speak with Karoline Bethea-Jones & Renee Marshall-McKinley with guest Omar Liles 57:42

1d ago57:42

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Omar Liles is a Certified Dementia Practitioner with The National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners and a New York Divinity School graduate with a Master of Religion. He is the Author of "Becoming a Listening Ear," and he sat down with me, Karoline Bethea-Jones, for a candid conversation. You can purchase Omar's book at Amazon, Ingramspar…

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The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt 45:34

8d ago45:34

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"Speak softly and carry a big stick." The youngest President ever, Lieutenant Colonel of the Rough Rider Regiment, uncle to Eleanor Roosevelt, fifth cousin to FDR, and a keen huntsman; Theodore Roosevelt is consistently remembered as one of the United States' top 5 Presidents. But how did he reach the White House? In this first of two episodes on T…

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Tony Award Winner Ali Stroker 57:03

12d ago57:03

57:03

As the saying goes ... if you want something, work hard for it, and that's exactly what Ali Stroker did! From dreaming about being on Glee and Broadway to making it a reality! The Tony Award-winning actress joins Jenna and Kevin to talk about her long journey to success, including why seeing a character with a disability on Glee was so important to…

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Origins of Political Campaigns: Publicity Stunts & Fake News 50:58

8d ago50:58

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How do our politicians use the media? Throughout the 2024 election we have seen a boom in the use of social media and cable news, so how far back does this go? To find out, Don speaks first to crisis public relations expert and TikTok star, Molly McPherson, to hear about this year's election campaign. Then, he chats to author Claire Bond Potter, wh…

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Love is in the Air ("I Do" S4 EP 14) 57:05

15d ago57:05

57:05

Something is in the air in Lima! It's a hookup palooza with a major cliffhanger! Where to even begin? Klaine and Finchel back together?! Quinn and Santana hooking up, Emma the runaway bride, and Rachel's pregnancy scare??!! Kevin and Jenna are breaking down one of the most jam-packed episodes to date, including the very real-life flu that took Ambe…

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117. Black Swans - What Are They? What Do They Mean? Can You Prepare for Them? 55:30

12d ago55:30

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In this episode, Nick and Chris discuss black swan events, which are rare and unpredictable events with significant consequences. They explore the criteria for a black swan event and provide examples such as the 2008 financial crisis and the 9/11 terrorist attacks. They also discuss the predictability of these events and the impact they have on soc…

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American Operators on WW1's Front Line 30:40

12d ago30:40

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When the First World War ended at 11am on 11 November, 1918, how did army command relay the ceasefire to their troops? In fact, before radios and computer systems, in the early years of the telephone, how were messages passed along trenches at all? In this episode, Don is joined once again by Elizabeth Cobbs, award-winning historian and novelist. E…

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Glee Q&A Time 34:32

19d ago34:32

34:32

It's time for another Q&A session! Jenna and Kevin are back answering your most burning Glee questions, like who they would cast in the main roles if there were a Glee reboot in 2024 (surprising responses), the hit song Jenna, Naya, and Amber recorded that never made air, the current show that they would both love to do together and the Sci-fi seri…

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The Third Presidential Assassination: McKinley 39:23

15d ago39:23

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On 6th September, 1901, President William McKinley attended a public reception at the Pan American Exposition, a 6-month-long World’s Fair, in Buffalo, New York. He was at the height of his power, having been re-elected at the beginning of the year. But one of the people who stood in line to meet him was an anarchist, determined to carry out the fi…

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Divalicious ("Diva" S4 EP 13) 51:57

22d ago51:57

51:57

The Glee Club gets to show off their inner divas, which leads to some standout performances and possibly the cringiest Glee scene of all time! Yep, it's the Tina, Blaine, infamous VapoRub scene, and Jenna has all the deets! Including what it was like shooting with Darren Criss, how she feels about the scene now, her big solo, and, of course, the ma…

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All Things Spiritual with Ronnette Branham 54:48

16d ago54:48

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Ronnette is a 2nd-grade teacher in Trenton and the founder of EmpowerED Educators on YouTube. We sat down to have a very candid conversation. Join us for all things spiritual and much more... https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=7kwxgPXAFV0 Real Talk with Real People Podcast - rtrpcandidconversations@gmail.com…

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Gleeking Fan Takeover 43:12

24d ago43:12

43:12

The Glee fan appreciation continues, and this one is full of surprises! Jenna and Kevin are back connecting with Glee's biggest fans, like 'GleeCap' and 'Gleek of the Week' podcaster Conor Burke from Ireland, who reveals how Glee changed his life, the impact of seeing positive queer representation, and being at the very last show of their concert t…

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116. Short Selling & Squeezing - Billionaire Feuds; Meme Stocks & Movies 50:29

19d ago50:29

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In this episode, the hosts discuss short selling and short squeezes in the stock market. They provide examples from movies like 'The Big Short' and 'Casino Royale' to explain the concept of short selling. They also explain the mechanics of short selling, including opening a brokerage account, borrowing stocks, and monitoring account equity. The hos…

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Gleeful Guest Star Aisha Tyler 59:47

26d ago59:47

59:47

She's one of the hardest and busiest working people in the biz! You've seen Aisha Tyler on Friends, Criminal Minds, Whose Line Is It Anyway, and Glee! Jenna and Kevin catch up with 'Jake's mom' to talk about her first time playing a parent on-screen, getting the call from Ryan Murphy, being in an acapella group in college, the song she wishes she c…

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Biden: US Presidents, Reelection & the Second Term Curse 27:15

20d ago27:15

27:15

President Joe Biden will address the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday night, after announcing he was ending his reelection bid a few days ago. Dropping out so close to the election is historically unprecedented, but Biden is not to first president to make this decision. In 1968, Lyndon B. Johnson sat in the same office to announce the same …

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Secrets of the White House 33:36

22d ago33:36

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How did a party in the White House end in mayhem? When did the West Wing become a hive of government? And how has the private life of the President been shielded from the public, despite them living and working in the same building? To explore the stories that lurk beneath the white washed surface of the President's residence, Don speaks to Corey M…

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Strike a Pose ("Naked" S4 EP 12) 45:21

29d ago45:21

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Grab your fans because it's getting hot in herre! Tina has a great idea to raise funds for the ever-broke Glee Club ... the men of McKinley calendar! Jenna and Kevin vividly remember the filming of this episode and everyone having so much fun with their costumes, especially Kevin in his leprechaun outfit, what Chord did in between shirtless takes, …

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Authors Speak with Karoline Bethea-Jones and Renee Marshall McKinley_ Guest Charity Ray 48:43

23d ago48:43

48:43

Meet Charity Ray, brand new Author of "The Words She Wrote but Never Spoke" Charity is an entrepreneur, mentor, and public speaker and she joins Renne and me to discuss her life and her book. You can find her book on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Words-She-Wrote-Never-Spoke/dp/B0D763QTMJ https://www.amazon.com/Fragile-Heart-Karoline-Bethea-Jones-e…

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Living Your Best Life with Karoline & AJ with Special Guest Linda Miller 1:08:41

27d ago1:08:41

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Linda Miller is the founder of happyreadingllc.com, a supportive community that helps educators transform their lives through time management strategies and literary wellness. Visit Ms. Miller at iamlindamiller@instagram, https://happyreadingllc.com/ If you would like to be a guest on our show send an email to: rtrpcandidconversations@gmail.com…

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Glee Fan Takeover 35:14

1M ago35:14

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It's Glee fan appreciation day! Jenna and Kevin are back connecting with Glee's biggest fans, like Abby, a med student who runs a Glee fan account and has a fun, contagious energy that leaves the duo in stitches! During the fun chat, Abby deconstructs her favorite Glee performances, reveals how seeing confident women of color on screen greatly impa…

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US Presidents Who Escaped Assassination 41:22

25d ago41:22

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Lincoln, FDR, Reagan, Clinton, Bush and now Trump. All have been targets of assassination attempts while in or running for office. Listen to this bonus episode from our sister podcast, Dan Snow's History Hit, where host Dan is joined by Professor of American History at Cambridge University Gary Gerstle to take a look at the assassination attempts t…

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Sovereignty, the Constitution and 100 years of Citizenship: Native Rights 43:23

26d ago43:23

43:23

This podcast contains adult language. What was the ‘Indian Citizenship Act’ of 1924? Why was it necessary? How did it happen? And why did it happen in 1924? Shannon O’Loughlin from the Association of American Indian Affairs joins Don to discuss the Act and its effect. Produced by Sophie Gee. Edited by Aidan Lonergan. Senior Producer was Charlotte L…

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Glee's Tour Momager Angie Warner 56:45

1M ago56:45

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Pack your bags! Jenna and Kevin are traveling down memory lane with Angie Warner, the tour manager of all tour managers who's worked with the biggest artists in the world, like Bruce Springsteen, Post Malone, Lady Gaga, and Glee! Yes! Angie is revealing plenty of scoop about the Glee tours, including the secret to dealing with different personaliti…

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115. Catching Up & The State of Podcasts - Why Your Favorite Podcast MAY Be In Trouble 43:49

27d ago43:49

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We're back. Sorry - We y'all too.

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The Rise of Presidential Power 36:28

29d ago36:28

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Right from independence, a question has hovered over the government of the United States. How much power should the President have? Not too much, lest they become a monarch. But not too little, they are elected to do a job and that job must be done. In this episode of American History Hit, Don is joined once again by Professor of Political Science,…

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Girls Choice ("Sadie Hawkins" S4 EP 11) 55:22

1M ago55:22

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It's Tina's world, and we just live in it! Jenna and Kevin are breaking down Tina's big episode where she pushes for a Sadie Hawkins dance … so she can ask her crush Blaine to go with her! But Blaine has a crush on Sam? What is happening?! Jenna has so many stories about this episode, including the scene she struggled with that left her feeling mor…

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Frawley heroics give Ireland historic win in South Africa! 54:50

1M ago54:50

54:50

What a way to win in South Africa! Ciaran Frawley's drop goal heroics gave Ireland a historic win over the world champions on Saturday in a thrilling contest in Durban. Matt Williams and Alan Quinlan join Stuart McAvoy to dissect the win, performance and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Can Ireland bounce back in South Africa? And Matt sticks to his guns. 53:10

1M ago53:10

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After a bruising first test defeat in Pretoria, Ireland and South Africa meet again this Saturday in Durban. Matt Williams and Alan Quinlan join Stuart McAvoy to review that opening test and look ahead to this weekend's fixture. Matt also responds to the social media backlash following his comments on the Springboks use of their bench last week. Ho…

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President Grover Cleveland: Panic in the Second Term 38:14

1M ago38:14

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What caused the economic panic of 1893? In this episode we are delving into the event that made Grover Cleveland's second term so different from his first. Don is joined once again by Professor Mark Zachary Taylor from Georgia Institute of Technology, author of 'Presidential Leadership in Feeble Times.' From the Sherman Silver Purchase Act, to labo…

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Causing a Commotion with Tracey Raftery 50:00

1M ago50:00

50:00

A rare treat for Gleeks! A look inside the world of publicity! Usually, network publicists spend all their time pitching stories to get buzz and exposure for their shows, but Glee was different! Tracey Raftery joins Jenna and Kevin to talk about what it was like working as a publicist on the show from the very start, including the crazy weekend whe…

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Zionism in Texas 37:44

1M ago37:44

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What do you know about Galveston, Texas? Perhaps you've heard about the disastrous hurricane of 1900, perhaps not. This was also likely the case for the thousands of European Jews who migrated to the United States via the city's port in the years preceding the First World War. Don speaks to Rachel Cockerell, whose great-grandfather, David Jochelman…

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Feliz Glee! ("Glee, Actually" S4 EP 10) 50:35

1M ago50:35

50:35

Glee gets into the holiday spirit, drawing inspiration from "It's a Wonderful Life," "Love Actually," and the Mayan Apocalypse?? There's a lot to unpack here! Rachel and Kurt are back in the Glee club! Sam and Brittany get married? Rory is back? What in the ghost of Christmas past is going on here? Jenna and Kevin break it all down and reveal some …

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Reaction to South Africa's 27-20 win over Ireland. 45:50

1M ago45:50

45:50

It was a 27-20 win for the Springboks in Saturday's opening test against Ireland in Pretoria. Matt Williams and Alan Quinlan join Stuart McAvoy to reflect on the physical battle, what the defeat means for Ireland and look ahead to the second test in Durban next weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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South Africa v Ireland first test preview! 55:57

1M ago55:57

55:57

What a way to return to international rugby! Ireland take on South Africa in Pretoria this Saturday in the first of two massive summer tests against the Springboks. Alan Quinlan and Matt Williams join Stuart McAvoy to preview the tour and the opening test here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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What is Populism? From the Farmers' Alliance to Trump 36:28

1M ago36:28

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In the long unanswered question of whether the established elite truly support the concerns of ordinary people, a supposed hero arises: Populism. But what is Populism? Where did it come from? And is this political approach from the late 19th century reflected anywhere in today's politics? Don speaks to Steve Babson, author of seven books including …

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Ep 118 | Michael Madsen – Army Judge Advocate (JAG) | Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Survivor 1:14:02

1M ago1:14:02

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Michael Madsen is a Judge Advocate in the US Army. His current full-time job is an Attorney for the Air Force and he’s a JAG in the Army Reserves. After graduating law school and completing a JD/MBA program, Michael worked in the private sector before joining the Army at the age of 33. He wanted to serve his country and found that the Army gave him…

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Happy 4th of July! 10:48

2M ago10:48

10:48

Get ready for the Red, White, and BBQ! Jenna and Kevin are back with a mini but gleeful episode full of their holiday plans, including their absolute must-have foods for the 4th, their playlists, and what they did last year involving John Stamos that blew them away! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Matt and Aman are back! Welcome to the Diary Room. 14:04

2M ago14:04

14:04

Welcome to the Diary Room! A brand new podcast brought to you by the hosts of The Choir Room - a Glee podcast. Matt and Aman are getting back together for a brand new project -- finding the best player in North American Big Brother history. BBUS, BBCAN, Celebrity Big Brother, and even Over the Top - 532 players! Through a randomized bracket, each e…

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What Caused the American Revolution? 41:39

1M ago41:39

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What took the US from the Boston Tea Party to Lexington and Concord? Where was the turning point for the creation of the republic? Mary Beth Norton joins Don in this episode to take us through the causes of the Revolutionary War, and why the year 1774 is so important in this history. Edited by Aidan Lonergan. Produced by Sophie Gee. Senior Producer…

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114. Why You Can't Get a Restaurant Reservation - Bots May Have Something to Do With It 53:00

2M ago53:00

53:00

SummaryIn this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including Chris' recent wedding, changes in Adobe's terms and conditions, and the practice of scalping restaurant reservations. They explore the implications of Adobe's attempt to own the intellectual property of content created on their software and the backlash they faced. They also delve i…

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President Benjamin Harrison: The President with a Petting Zoo 26:21

2M ago26:21

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Why is the 23rd President of the United States, Benjamin Harrison, remembered as a 'Human Iceberg'? Why did it seem as though he was predestined for the Presidency? And what was it like to have a term sandwiched between the presidencies of Grover Cleveland? Don speaks to humorist Alexandra Petri about Harrison's presidency and legacy. Alexandra is …

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Glee Crossover with Brian Baumgartner 1:03:34

2M ago1:03:34

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It's Kevin from The Office chatting with Kevin from Glee! While there was never an official crossover between the two hit shows, there was a strong connection! Before Glee, Kevin played the infamous 'Pizza by Alfredo' delivery kid held hostage by Michael Scott, and there was a whole episode where all The Office characters got together for a "Glee" …

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