Best Broken Potholes Podcasts (2024)

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Exclusive Sit-Down with Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt 23:50

7h ago23:50

23:50

In this episode of Breaking Battlegrounds, host Chuck Warren sits down with Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt before he takes the stage at Erick Erickson’s 2024 Gathering, an event that unites conservatives from across the nation to discuss the future of America. In this exclusive interview, Governor Stitt dives into the challenges and opportunities fa…

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Jason Willick on Harris’ Record and Fact Checking CNN's "Fact-Check" with Ashley Hayek 1:26:41

4d ago1:26:41

1:26:41

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, host Sam Stone and guest host Sean Noble tackle critical issues with Washington Post columnist Jason Willick. They’ll explore Chuck Schumer’s legislation that could trigger a constitutional crisis and examine Kamala Harris' record. Later, America First Works Executive Director Ashley Hayek will fact-check CNN’s …

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Congressman Juan Ciscomani on the Trump Assassination Task Force and His Bipartisan Affordable Housing Bill 1:17:57

11d ago1:17:57

1:17:57

In this episode of Breaking Battlegrounds, we kick it off with Congressman Juan Ciscomani of Arizona’s 6th Congressional District, who gives us the latest developments regarding the Trump assassination task force, the most recent job reports released, and his bipartisan affordable housing bill in Congress. Following this, Joe Bishop-Henchman from t…

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Open Source AI Has Founders—and the FTC—Buzzing 8:46

14d ago8:46

8:46

DC went to YC to talk OS.By SpokenLayer

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Bitcoin Bros Go Wild for Donald Trump 12:44

15d ago12:44

12:44

At the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Trump told crypto enthusiasts exactly what they want to hear.By SpokenLayer

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Polluted Lakes Are Being Cleansed Using Floating Wetlands Made of Trash 11:38

16d ago11:38

11:38

Platforms combining plants and recycled garbage could offer a cut-price solution for reviving polluted bodies of water.By SpokenLayer

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Congresswoman Nancy Mace on Women’s Rights and Elizabeth Nolan Brown on Kamala Harris’s Troubling Record 1:11:13

18d ago1:11:13

1:11:13

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we're bringing you a powerhouse lineup of guests. First, we welcome Congresswoman Nancy Mace from South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, who will discuss current hot-button issues like women's rights, the global IT outage, and the recent resignation of US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle. Next, Eli…

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At The Olympics, AI Is Watching You 8:08

19d ago8:08

8:08

A controversial new surveillance system in Paris foreshadows a future where there are too many CCTV cameras for humans to physically watch.By SpokenLayer

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Here's What Happens When You Give People Free Money (They Get Poorer) 5:34

20d ago5:34

5:34

OpenResearch released the first results of the most comprehensive study on giving unrestricted cash grants to impoverished Americans. Researchers say it will flame both sides of the debate over welfare.By SpokenLayer

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RealPage Says Rental Pricing Tech Is Misunderstood, but Landlords Aren’t So Sure 11:17

21d ago11:17

11:17

The software company has pushed back hard against claims that its algorithms helped make rent in the US too damn high. Property owners and managers aren't entirely convinced.By SpokenLayer

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Waymo Is Suing People Who Allegedly Smashed and Slashed Its Robotaxis 7:08

22d ago7:08

7:08

The Alphabet-owned driverless car service is getting aggressive against alleged vandals after a series of violent incidents in San Francisco.By SpokenLayer

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J.D. Vance Left His Venmo Public. Here’s What It Shows 9:49

23d ago9:49

9:49

The Republican VP nominee's Venmo network reveals connections ranging from the architects of Project 2025 to enemies of Donald Trump—and the populist's close ties to the very elites he rails against.By SpokenLayer

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Vice President JD Vance and What Went Wrong with Trump's Secret Service 1:08:01

25d ago1:08:01

1:08:01

Join Chuck and Sam for a deep dive into this week's pivotal topics: Trump's attempted assassination and his VP pick. First up, Ryan James Girdusky, author, podcast host, and political consultant known for his incisive commentary on national populism, discusses the true nature of JD Vance on a personal level. Following Ryan, Susan Crabtree, politica…

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Spotify, Stop Trying to Become a Social Media App 6:43

26d ago6:43

6:43

The music streaming service has added a comment function under podcasts. Who is it for, anyway?By SpokenLayer

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Paris Mayor Defies Poo Threats to Swim in Seine, and Prove a Point 7:48

27d ago7:48

7:48

French politicians’ pledge to make swimming possible in the iconic river is a way to ward off criticism about the cost of the clean up operation.By SpokenLayer

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Tiny Texas Village Seeks Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Miner to Pave Potholes, Scare Dogs Away 10:10

28d ago10:10

10:10

In a roundabout bid to win public opinion (and a juicy tax abatement,) Riot Platforms is preparing for its prized bitcoin mine to be annexed by a miniscule village in rural Texas.By SpokenLayer

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Pressure Grows in Congress to Treat Crypto Investigator Tigran Gambaryan, Jailed in Nigeria, as a Hostage 8:25

29d ago8:25

8:25

A new resolution echoes what 16 members of Congress have already said to the White House: It must do more to free one of the most storied crypto-focused federal agents in history.By SpokenLayer

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How Watermelon Cupcakes Kicked Off an Internal Storm at Meta 12:54

1M ago12:54

12:54

Arab and Muslim workers at Meta allege that its response to the crisis in Gaza is one-sided and out of hand. “It makes me sick that I work for this company,” says one employee.By SpokenLayer

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Congressman Schweikert on Economic Opportunity and Dr. Everett Piper Discusses Biden's Moral Projections 1:08:52

1M ago1:08:52

1:08:52

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we have an action-packed lineup. We start with Congressman David Schweikert, representing Arizona's 1st Congressional district and renowned for his pivotal roles in economic policy and healthcare innovation. As Vice Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee and Chairman of the Oversight Subcommittee, Congressman …

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Apple to Allow Rivals to Access ‘Tap and Go’ Technology 3:33

1M ago3:33

3:33

In the latest iOS overhaul prompted by European Union rules, the smartphone maker will give third-party developers access to its payment technology.By SpokenLayer

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Epic Games Lashes Out at Apple Over App Store Rejection 4:20

1M ago4:20

4:20

Fortnite creator Epic Games says Apple rejected its App Store rival for being too similar to its own—a move it deemed “arbitrary, obstructive,” and in violation of EU rules.By SpokenLayer

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What Will Plants Be Like on Alien Worlds? 9:06

1M ago9:06

9:06

Scientists know enough about exoplanets to speculate about how simple plants might arise on them. But don't count on them being green.By SpokenLayer

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How Labour Can Fix the UK’s Tech Industry 9:02

1M ago9:02

9:02

The new government could bring about a renaissance in UK tech and bolster the country’s precarious post-Brexit startup pipeline. That’s if politics don’t get in the way.By SpokenLayer

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After a 10 Year Wait, Mt. Gox Bitcoin Is Finally Being Returned 10:26

1M ago10:26

10:26

Former customers of bankrupt crypto exchange Mt. Gox are preparing to be reunited with their lost bitcoin—and it's a $9bn windfall.By SpokenLayer

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European Politics, Democrats' Post-Debate Panic, and Mexico Drug Cartels with Henry Olsen, Jeff Mason, and Abe Hamadeh 1:02:24

1M ago1:02:24

1:02:24

Join Chuck and Sam today as they first welcome political analyst Henry Olsen, who weighs in on the recent U.K. and French elections and their implications for America. Then, White House Correspondent for Reuters, Jeff Mason, discusses the Democrats' post-debate panic and the process to potentially replace Biden. Finally, Abe Hamadeh, former U.S. Ar…

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Hurricane Beryl Isn’t a Freak Storm—It’s the Exact Nightmare Meteorologists Predicted 5:56

1M ago5:56

5:56

A hot ocean provides the energy hurricanes need to grow—and can limit the cooling that happens in their wake, making it likelier that the storms that follow will be powerful ones.By SpokenLayer

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Leading Lab-Grown Meat Company Cuts Dozens of Jobs 5:14

1M ago5:14

5:14

Upside Foods is slashing staff, citing legislative, regulatory, and funding headwinds.By SpokenLayer

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Meta's Pay for Privacy Model Is Illegal, Says EU 3:57

1M ago3:57

3:57

In the latest big tech reprimand, European Commission officials say the tech giant must offer another option for EU users to opt out of targeted advertising.By SpokenLayer

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French AI Startups Felt Unstoppable. Then Came the Election 8:28

1M ago8:28

8:28

With polls suggesting voters are about to swing toward the far right or hard left, the AI industry is starting to freak out.By SpokenLayer

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A Reflection on America's Past and Present with Ken LaCorte, Martin Di Caro, and Jon Riches 1:17:46

2M ago1:17:46

1:17:46

Join Chuck and Sam for our Independence Day episode, where we reflect on America's foundational history and the sacrifices of our founders. We begin with award-winning broadcaster Ken LaCorte, host of ‘Elephants in Rooms’, as he analyzes the Presidential debate and its implications for today's America. Later, Martin Di Caro, host of 'History As It …

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OpenAI Wants AI to Help Humans Train AI 5:22

2M ago5:22

5:22

Having humans rate a language model’s outputs produced clever chatbots. OpenAI says adding AI to the loop could help make them even smarter and more reliable.By SpokenLayer

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Air So Polluted It Can Kill Isn’t Being Taken Seriously Enough 5:30

2M ago5:30

5:30

Toxic air kills over half a million children every year, yet only once has air pollution been listed as a cause of death on a death certificate.By SpokenLayer

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The Julian Assange Saga Is Finally Over 4:49

2M ago4:49

4:49

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has agreed to plead guilty to one count of espionage in US court on Wednesday, ending a years-long legal battle between the US government and a controversial publisher.By SpokenLayer

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Post-Pandemic Recovery Isn’t Guaranteed 2:36

2M ago2:36

2:36

The aftermath of a disaster like Covid can be divided into roughly three stages: the honeymoon, the slump, and the uptick. The aim is always to build back better—but in some cases that never happens.By SpokenLayer

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Perplexity Plagiarized Our Story About How Perplexity Is a Bullshit Machine 11:38

2M ago11:38

11:38

Earlier this week, WIRED published a story about the AI-powered search startup Perplexity, which Forbes has accused of plagiarism.By SpokenLayer

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Congressman Curtis Making Utah Great and Jon Levine's 2024 Election Predictions 1:01:17

2M ago1:01:17

1:01:17

Tune in to Breaking Battlegrounds this week where we are first joined by Congressman John Curtis, representing Utah’s 3rd Congressional District and a candidate for U.S. Senate. He discusses critical national security issues concerning China and the border, along with President Biden’s high-speed internet plan and Utah’s upcoming primary election. …

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Potatoes Are the Perfect Vegetable—but You’re Eating Them Wrong 10:31

2M ago10:31

10:31

The humble potato is a miraculous vegetable, but Americans are eating less of them than ever before and have ditched fresh potatoes for frozen. Is it time to rebrand the spud?By SpokenLayer

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STEM Students Refuse to Work at Google and Amazon Over Project Nimbus 4:36

2M ago4:36

4:36

Students and young workers from more than 120 universities have pledged to refuse work at Google and Amazon until the Israeli contract is dropped.By SpokenLayer

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Banks Are Finally Realizing What Climate Change Will Do to Housing 10:46

2M ago10:46

10:46

Extreme weather threatens the investment value of many properties, but financing for climate mitigation efforts are only just getting going.By SpokenLayer

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AI Is Coming for Big Tech Jobs—but Not in the Way You Think 7:19

2M ago7:19

7:19

Companies aren’t replacing workers with AI yet. But they are sacrificing thousands of jobs in the race to further innovation in the technology.By SpokenLayer

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I Spent a Week Eating Discarded Restaurant Food. But Was It Really Going to Waste? 11:50

2M ago11:50

11:50

Food app Too Good To Go promises to cut waste by directing hungry bargain hunters to leftover restaurant food. But the week we spent living off the app had me wondering if Too Good To Go is too good to be true.By SpokenLayer

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From the Archives: Scientists Have Finally Found the Origins of a Mysterious Asteroid 7:04

2M ago7:04

7:04

Astronomers show how a 50-meter space rock orbiting near Earth isn’t a typical asteroid: It probably blasted off the moon millions of years ago.By SpokenLayer

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Blake Masters on the Negative Impact of Biden's Policies and Brad Wilcox Discusses Fatherhood Influence 1:20:17

2M ago1:20:17

1:20:17

This week on our Father's Day special, we delve into the heart of family and fatherhood. To start, we have Blake Masters, a friend of the show and candidate for Congressional District 8 in Arizona. Blake shares his insights on the pressing concerns of voters in his district, his plans for the military and the border. Then, we're joined by Brad Wilc…

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Apple Proved That AI Is a Feature, Not a Product 6:04

2M ago6:04

6:04

Other tech companies want to sell you chatbots. Apple’s demos show the value of seeing the AI as an integrated, holistic experience rather than a stand-alone app or device.By SpokenLayer

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US National Security Experts Warn AI Giants Aren't Doing Enough to Protect Their Secrets 7:04

2M ago7:04

7:04

Susan Rice, who helped the White House broker an AI safety agreement with OpenAI and other tech companies, says she's worried China will steal American AI secrets.By SpokenLayer

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From the Archives: The ‘Green’ Future of Furniture Is a Sofa Stuffed With Seaweed 5:13

2M ago5:13

5:13

Foam rubber—like the filling inside your couch—produces an enormous amount of CO2. A Norwegian company called Agoprene thinks seaweed could be the solution.By SpokenLayer

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An AI Cartoon May Interview You For Your Next Job 6:49

2M ago6:49

6:49

As if trying to land a new gig isn't demoralizing enough, job seekers are meeting with characters powered by generative AI who are capable of meeting with infinite candidates to judge their skills.By SpokenLayer

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The Snowflake Attack May Be Turning Into One of the Largest Data Breaches Ever 8:55

2M ago8:55

8:55

The number of alleged hacks targeting the customers of cloud storage firm Snowflake appears to be snowballing into one of the biggest data breaches of all time.By SpokenLayer

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The Case for MDMA's Approval Is Riddled With Problems 9:59

2M ago9:59

9:59

The FDA is considering approving MDMA alongside psychotherapy as a treatment for PTSD. But evidence of the drug’s effectiveness isn’t clear cut.By SpokenLayer

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From the Archives: Energy Drinks Are Out of Control 10:17

2M ago10:17

10:17

Highly caffeinated drinks have become a cultural staple. But following a death allegedly related to Panera Bread’s Charged Lemonade, has our collective obsession with energy drinks become unsafe?By SpokenLayer

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