Best Central American News Team Podcasts (2023)

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This Is Baseball

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How Did Your Team Do Last Month? 20:34

10h ago20:34

20:34

Welcome back to This Is Baseball. In this episode we will discuss how the league looks heading into June. We'll also react to the Jacob deGrom news and talk about the San Diego Padres tv situation and how I think MLB should have handled it.By Brandon Johnson

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Audio Theatre Central

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Interview with Paws & Tales Creative Director, David Carl 1:43:21

8h ago1:43:21

1:43:21

We've got a lot of great content in this episode, including an interview, listener feedback, a monologue, and a bunch of audio drama updates. JD kicks things off with a bevy of information on industry events, recent releases, and upcoming releases as well. Then in the monologue segment, he talks about the importance of audio file metadata. After JD…

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This Is Baseball

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What If MLB Changed the Postseason Format...Again 21:00

14d ago21:00

21:00

Welcome back to This Is Baseball. In this episode we discuss the history of the playoff format in MLB and look into ideas of what they should consider for the future of the postseason.By Brandon Johnson

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The National Affairs Podcast

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A Class-based Approach to College Admissions 25:50

17d ago25:50

25:50

If the Supreme Court curtails racial preferences in college admissions, Americans should celebrate the triumph of the truth that people should be treated as individuals rather than as members of racial groups. But we should also recognize that good-faith efforts to uplift economically disadvantaged students of all races help fulfill another cherish…

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This Is Baseball

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Is the American League Central Historically Bad? 23:27

21d ago23:27

23:27

Welcome in to This Is Baseball. This week we discuss everything going on in the American League Central and take a deep dive on the Kansas City Royals.By Brandon Johnson

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This Is Baseball

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Why Are The St Louis Cardinals So Bad? 17:10

29d ago17:10

17:10

Welcome back to This Is Baseball. This week we're taking a look at the Cardinals and everything that has gone wrong so far this season and why its significant. We'll also discuss the Royals most recent disappointment in 2023.By Brandon Johnson

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This Is Baseball

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Reviewing the First Month of the Season 14:11

1M ago14:11

14:11

Welcome in to another episode of This Is Baseball. The Pirates have the best record in the NL. We'll get into that and review the first month of the season. Get in here!By Brandon Johnson

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Audio Theatre Central

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Review of Crown of Success from Lamplighter Theatre 2:04:44

1M ago2:04:44

2:04:44

Austin Peachey joins JD for the main event this episode, which is a review of Crown of Success from Lamplighter Theatre, and there are some very opposing opinions on this near three-hour audio drama. JD also shares several exciting industry updates and then in the monologue segment, he shares some thoughts on how various audio dramas build audience…

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This Is Baseball

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The A's Are Moving to Vegas 20:51

1M ago20:51

20:51

Welcome back to This Is Baseball. We get into the Oakland A's potentially moving to Vegas and discuss relocation and expansion in the league. We'll go over Max Scherzer's suspension, Bumgarner being DFA'd and Drew Smyly's almost perfect game. I also blow off some steam about the Royals.By Brandon Johnson

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This Is Baseball

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MLB Is Testing Out More Rules 18:52

2M ago18:52

18:52

Welcome back to This Is Baseball. In this episode we discuss the Boston Red Sox. We get into deGrom and the Texas Rangers. A possible Bryce Harper return and more rules being tested?By Brandon Johnson

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This Is Baseball

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The Rays Are Making History 16:22

2M ago16:22

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Welcome back to This is Baseball. In this episode we talk the Tampa Bay Rays hot start, discuss the Oneil Cruz injury, and go down a rabbit hole about the 2017 Houston Astros.By Brandon Johnson

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This Is Baseball

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Does the Punishment Fit the Crime for Anthony Rendon? 23:01

2M ago23:01

23:01

Welcome back to another episode of This Is Baseball. This week we discuss opening week. Was Anthony Rendon out of line? The Royals slow start and we'll take a look into the Padres payroll and if it will yield results.By branjaw

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Talking Geopolitics

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The Geopolitics of Natural Disasters 43:01

2M ago43:01

43:01

What are the geopolitical impacts of natural disasters? On this free preview of our ClubGPF podcast+, Dir. of Analysis Allison Fedirka and COO Antonia Colibasanu join host Christian Smith to discuss the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, last year’s flooding in Pakistan, and the ongoing drought in Argentina. Go to www.geopoliticalfutures.com t…

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Audio Theatre Central

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Reviews of Suddenly One Morning & You Are There: Easter & Interview w/ The Pond Creator, Charlie Richards 1:55:06

2M ago1:55:06

1:55:06

Happy Easter! Today's episode focuses primarily on Easter-themed audio dramas. JD reviews Suddenly One Morning from Insight For Living Radio Theater and You Are There: Easter from Lamplighter Theatre as well as a micro review on the stage play C.S. Lewis On Stage: Further Up & Further In from Fellowship for Performing Arts. In addition to that, ATC…

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This Is Baseball

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Opening Day Is Here 21:55

2M ago21:55

21:55

We discuss Opening Day, pick our division winners, what teams have the most pressure to win it all and talk some Kansas City Royals.By Brandon

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Audio Theatre Central

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Review of Jonathan Park 18: The One True God 1:32:23

3M ago1:32:23

1:32:23

This episode is packed with lots of family-friendly audio drama goodness! JD brings a bunch of exciting updates on upcoming releases and events. Michael Schroeder joins the show for an in depth discussion on Jonathan Park #18: The One True God. JD also addresses feedback from Jonathan, Sarah, Marshal, Judah, and Jeremy. And he shares some thoughts …

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The National Affairs Podcast

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What the Federalist Papers Can Teach Us Today 39:43

3M ago39:43

39:43

The Federalist was written more than two centuries ago with a particular purpose: persuading Americans to back the Constitution. Yet far from being a period piece, it initiated nothing less than a revolution in political thought — one that fundamentally redefined how we understand popular government. Grasping this point could help today’s Americans…

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Audio Theatre Central

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Review of Adventures In Odyssey #72: The Long Road Home 1:58:45

4M ago1:58:45

1:58:45

We packed a lot into this episode! Austin Peachey joins JD for an in-depth review of Adventures in Odyssey's 72nd album release, The Long Road Home, and to discuss their love of bacon, as well as theories of Eugene Meltsner's future. JD also shares a bunch of exciting audio drama updates and a short monologue on his wishes for some innovation in th…

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The National Affairs Podcast

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How a Redistricting Case Could Alter American Democracy 34:22

4M ago34:22

34:22

This spring, in the case of Moore v. Harper, the Supreme Court will decide whether and when state judges can step in to draw congressional district maps. The case takes up the so-called “independent state legislature” theory. At issue is nothing less than the traditional model of American redistricting, in which the people’s representatives, not pa…

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Audio Theatre Central

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Three Mini Reviews & 2022 Retrospective 42:29

5M ago42:29

42:29

For the first episode of 2023, JD spends a few minutes recounting some of the highlights from the last year. He then shares some audio drama updates before jumping into three mini reviews. He shares his thoughts on The Little Red Hen from The Academy of Arts, A Friend from Woodgrove episode #1: “Double Date”, and "The Speckled Band" from LRT Media.…

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Audio Theatre Central

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Your Favorite Christmas Shows & Ben Kempf Interview 1:25:51

6M ago1:25:51

1:25:51

We wrap up 2022 with a packed episode! We get to hear your submissions for your favorite Christmas audio dramas and JD interviews A Bit of Time Travel creator, Ben Kempf, about his show, his creative process, and his work on Greenhorn Tales. They also talk specifically about "The Architect", the two-part Christmas episode, which was released last y…

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The National Affairs Podcast

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How Political Speech Unites Us 33:06

6M ago33:06

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Neither free-speech absolutism nor censorship will solve the problems that surround political speech today. Instead, we need a renewed commitment to the citizen’s task of finding common ground, even and especially between factions that seem irreconcilable. We need to relearn how to rule and be ruled in turn. Guests Jenna and Ben Storey join us to d…

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Audio Theatre Central

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Review of King Jack from Lamplighter Theatre & Caleb Bressler Interview 1:21:26

7M ago1:21:26

1:21:26

Welcome to another packed episode of ATC! JD brings a bunch of audio drama tidbits to keep you informed and then JD and Roy do a deep dive into King Jack from Lamplighter Theatre. This audio drama addresses topics of anger management, bullying, humility, not seeking revenge, and more so it sparks quite a discussion. After the review, JD chats with …

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The National Affairs Podcast

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Helping the Homemaker 25:18

8M ago25:18

25:18

Pressuring families to keep both parents in the workforce while their children are young may be beneficial for GDP, but it often harms families. Both policymakers and employers should recognize that many families want one parent to stay home with the kids in their early years, and should find ways to make that possible. Guest Ivana Greco joins us t…

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Audio Theatre Central

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Review of Freedom: William Bradford and the American Pilgrims from Brinkman Adventures 1:48:06

8M ago1:48:06

1:48:06

JD kicks off this episode with a whole slew of audio drama tidbits regarding AIO, Nick Guy, Lamplighter Theatre, and more. ATC contributor, Michael Schroeder, joins JD in the review segment for a breakdown of Parts 1 and 2 of Freedom: William Bradford and the American Pilgrims from the Brinkman Adventures. In addition to the in-depth discussion on …

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Audio Theatre Central

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Free Episode of Brinkman Adventures & Ian Bultman Interview 1:45:50

8M ago1:45:50

1:45:50

In this packed episode, JD shares a bunch of audio drama tidbits to keep you up to date on the latest happenings and then writer/director Ian Bultman joins the show to talk about his work on Brinkman Adventures. Ian shares some behind the scenes info on their latest release, Freedom: William Bradford and the American Pilgrims as well as a peek at s…

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Audio Theatre Central

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ATC170: 5th Annual ATC Seneca Awards Replay [Bonus Episode] 1:30:41

9M ago1:30:41

1:30:41

Today's episode is the replay of the 5th Annual ATC Seneca Awards broadcast from August 26th, 2022. We are sharing this in the ATC feed for those of you who prefer to have it come down the feed to you so you don't have to go over to the awards website to play it there. We were not able to do the winners' acceptance speeches this year, but if you en…

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Audio Theatre Central

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ATC169: Review of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe from Focus on the Family Radio Theatre 1:18:46

9M ago1:18:46

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It's time to head back to Narnia in this episode! JD, Roy, and Andrew review The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe from Focus on the Family Radio Theatre. They jump deep into the symbolism in the story in addition to discussing the technical aspects of the audio drama adaptation. In addition to the review, JD and Austin Peachey chat for a few minut…

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The National Affairs Podcast

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A Principled Approach to Conservative Family Policy 41:50

10M ago41:50

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The question of the proper role of government once unified the right, but now it divides it. Some conservatives are increasingly open to an assertive role for the state, particularly in supporting family formation. But what rules and standards should define that role? The principle of subsidiarity can be of enormous help in tackling this question a…

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Audio Theatre Central

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ATC168: Review of Jonathan Park #17: No Other Gods 1:24:32

10M ago1:24:32

1:24:32

JD and ATC contributor, Michael Schroeder, do a deep dive into Series #17 of the Jonathan Park program. This collection, titled No Other Gods, explores new territory for the show and the guys have a lot to say about this production. JD also shares several exciting audio drama tidbits and he also responds to some feedback from E.Z. Full show notes a…

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Audio Theatre Central

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ATC167: Adventures in Odyssey Website Update & Webcomic with Nathan Hoobler and Evan David [Bonus Episode] 43:47

11M ago43:47

43:47

Nathan Hoobler and Evan David from the Adventures in Odyssey team join JD for this bonus episode of the show to talk about some new developments in the world of AIO. Nathan shares some of the changes coming to the AIO website and new features for the club and Evan tells us about his transition from Base Camp Adventures to Focus and talks about the …

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The National Affairs Podcast

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John Jay, Conservative Revolutionary 36:42

11M ago36:42

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What does it mean to be a conservative in a time of profound upheaval, when it is no longer clear what can or even should be conserved? Few Americans have more to teach us on that front than John Jay — a man who modeled throughout his remarkable life and work the vocation of a conservative in a time of disruption. Guest Brad Littlejohn joins us to …

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Audio Theatre Central

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ATC166: The Day Independence Came & More Patriotic Audio Drama with Phil Lollar 1:45:58

11M ago1:45:58

1:45:58

It's America's birthday today so we decided to talk about some of our favorite American History audio dramas to celebrate. Austin Peachey joins Andrew and JD to talk about "The Day Independence Came" from Adventures in Odyssey and a few other patriotic AIO episodes. They also talk about more American History themed productions from other series. Th…

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The National Affairs Podcast

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Saving Kids from Big Tech with Chris Griswold 39:56

12M ago39:56

39:56

The information revolution has produced the most dramatic economic and social transformations since industrialization. Like that preceding revolution, it has yielded some great benefits but has also generated some unanticipated and unacceptable harms that are particularly acute among one of our nation’s most vulnerable populations: our children. To…

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Audio Theatre Central

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ATC165: Highlights from Sonic-Con 2021 with Industry Guests 1:52:09

1y ago1:52:09

1:52:09

Today we revisit Sonic-Con 2021 through audio recorded at the event by JD, Josh Rodriguez, and Dominic Treis. We've got clips from several of the sessions from over the weekend and a handful of interviews JD and Josh conducted. We're joined by Kera O'Bryon, Daniel Cross, Frank Ulle, Rebekah Bradford, Evan David, and Nato Jacobson's parents. You'll …

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The National Affairs Podcast

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Originalism and the Supreme Court with Will Haun 26:28

1y ago26:28

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Constitutionalist court watchers, judges, and scholars are now engaged in an intense debate over how to apply originalism and textualism in practice. The work of late legal scholar Alexander Bickel points toward a tradition-based originalism that could offer a path through that debate. His approach calls on our shared national memory to help us ach…

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Audio Theatre Central

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ATC164: Review of Adventures In Odyssey #71: A Slippery Slope 1:19:00

1y ago1:19:00

1:19:00

JD, Roy, and Andrew are doing a deep dive into Adventures in Odyssey Volume #71: A Slippery Slope in this episode. We discuss all that we liked and didn't like in these six episodes and along the way we learn about one of Andrew's old nicknames. JD also shares several exciting audio drama tidbits and Andrew shares an announcement about a new projec…

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Audio Theatre Central

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ATC163: Review of The Adventum, Volume 4 52:37

1y ago52:37

52:37

The Adventum is a chronological audio dramatization of biblical stories that started a few years ago and we've been following them since the beginning so we're excited to discuss Volume 4 of that series in this episode. What are our thoughts on this 4-hour production? Listen in to find out! Also in this episode, JD brings a bunch of audio drama ind…

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Audio Theatre Central

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ATC162: Review of The Hidden Hand, Vol. I & II from Lamplighter Theatre 1:11:13

1+ y ago1:11:13

1:11:13

We're finally getting to discuss The Hidden Hand from Lamplighter Theatre so buckle up! This near 6-hour audio drama gave us lots to talk about. The majority of the episode is our review of both volumes of The Hidden Hand, but JD also shares several exciting bits of news and we address feedback from Elizabeth, Joah, and Katie-Beth. Full show notes …

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The National Affairs Podcast

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The Case for Dynamism with Ryan Streeter 38:52

1+ y ago38:52

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The populist turn of the American right has created a policy affinity between nationalist conservatives and mainstream progressives. Both seem to agree that an emphasis on dynamism has undermined our economy’s ability to prioritize workers, families, and communities. But in fact, the trouble facing America’s heartland is more likely the result of a…

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Audio Theatre Central

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ATC161: Top 5 Favorite AIO Club Episodes & Audio Bible Super Production Interview 1:08:07

1+ y ago1:08:07

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Today we present our February 2022 episode and while it may be late it's a jam-packed show! We've got an interview with Audio Bible Super Production director Krzysztof Czeczot, a discussion about our favorite Adventures in Odyssey Club episodes, and a bunch of audio drama tidbits items. We also address feedback from Darby, Makayla, Austin, Agnes, a…

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The National Affairs Podcast

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How the Founders Balanced Liberty and Power with Allen Guelzo 43:00

1+ y ago43:00

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How to balance state and national power was perhaps the single most important and challenging question confronting the early republic. The way the framers took up that question, and the approach they landed on for addressing it, can help us appreciate just how unlikely the emergence of the United States as we now know it really was. Guest Allen Gue…

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Audio Theatre Central

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ATC160: Review of The Magician’s Nephew from Focus on the Family Radio Theatre 1:11:55

1+ y ago1:11:55

1:11:55

We're back after a few weeks of a forced break. JD, Roy, and Andrew finally jump into reviewing Radio Theatre's The Chronicles of Narnia thanks to a little nudge from listener Blake. We start off with The Magician's Nephew in this episode. JD also shares a whole bunch of audio drama tidbits and the guys address a question from listener Aaron. Full …

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The National Affairs Podcast

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How Conservatives Are Confronting Climate Change with Alex Bozmoski and Nate Hochman 37:12

1+ y ago37:12

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Conservatives have been on the sidelines of climate-policy debates for several decades now. In recent years, however, a new force has appeared in climate politics: the Eco-right. Guests Alex Bozmoski and Nate Hochman join us to discuss the different factions within this movement of scrappy, conservative-leaning non-profits and think tanks, and expl…

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Audio Theatre Central

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ATC159: Lots of Updates & Review of A Gift from AudioImagination77 Productions 1:00:10

1+ y ago1:00:10

1:00:10

JD brings an episode chock-full of updates! New releases, upcoming releases, productions in the works, and he plays the trailers for several recent releases as well. After all the exciting updates he jumps into a review of the latest release from AudioImagination77 Productions, a Christmas audio drama called "A Gift." This heartwarming holiday tale…

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The National Affairs Podcast

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Is Bitcoin the Answer to Inflation? (with Avik Roy) 33:22

1+ y ago33:22

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Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin have few fans in Washington, but thanks to increasing worries over the long-term stability of the dollar, they have piqued the interest of some major investors. In an era of rapid growth in deficits and debt and rising inflation, cryptocurrencies may be pointing us toward a new monetary order. Guest Avik Roy joins us t…

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The National Affairs Podcast

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Why Roe Must Go with Carter Snead 34:58

1+ y ago34:58

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The case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization — which the Supreme Court will hear this term — offers the cleanest opportunity since 1973 for the Court to revisit its abortion jurisprudence. A review of that jurisprudence shows that, regardless of anyone’s views of abortion itself, basic fidelity to the Constitution and the rule of law de…

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Audio Theatre Central

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ATC158: Interview with Actor Nato Jacobson & Jonathan and Alicia from Eternal Future Productions - Live from Sonic-Con 2021 51:40

1+ y ago51:40

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Recorded before a live audience at Sonic-Con 2021, today's episode is a fun one! ADA member Josh Rodriguez co-hosts with JD and we are joined by three guests. We interview actor Nato Jacobson and talk about how he started working in the audio drama industry, some of his favorite roles, and how voice acting is different from screen acting. We also t…

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Audio Theatre Central