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We tell our children unsettling fairy tales to teach them valuable lessons, but these Cautionary Tales are for the education of the grown ups – and they are all true. Tim Harford (Financial Times, BBC, author of “The Data Detective”) brings you stories of awful human error, tragic catastrophes, and hilarious fiascos. They'll delight you, scare you, but also make you wiser. New episodes every other Friday.
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IDEAS is a deep-dive into contemporary thought and intellectual history. No topic is off-limits. In the age of clickbait and superficial headlines, it's for people who like to think.
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The Cold War, Prohibition, the Gold Rush, the Space Race. Every part of your life - the words you speak, the ideas you share - can be traced to our history, but how well do you really know the stories that made America? We'll take you to the events, the times and the people that shaped our nation. And we'll show you how our history affected them, their families and affects you today. Hosted by Lindsay Graham (not the Senator). From Wondery, the network behind American Scandal, Tides of Histo ...
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A podcast about exactly what it says it is: examining the bad ideas, mistakes and accidents that misshaped our world.
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Revisionist History is Malcolm Gladwell's journey through the overlooked and the misunderstood. Every episode re-examines something from the past—an event, a person, an idea, even a song—and asks whether we got it right the first time. From Pushkin Industries. Because sometimes the past deserves a second chance. To get early access to ad-free episodes and extra content, subscribe to Pushkin+ in Apple Podcasts are pushkin.fm/pus. iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries.
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Ongoing History of New Music looks at things from the alt-rock universe to hip hop, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. It is Canada’s most well known music documentary hosted by the legendary Alan Cross. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.
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Season 12 premieres October 20, 2024 – a nonfictional account of The Martian Revolution of 2247. Mike Duncan is taking everything he's learned from 12 seasons of historical revolutions - the repeating arcs, characters, ideas, events, and patterns which all revolutions seem to follow - and created a fictional history of the Martian Revolution of 2247. The series is written from the point of view of a historian working hundreds of years after the Martian Revolution and will be presented in the ...
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Learn from history's greatest entrepreneurs. Every week I read a biography of an entrepreneur and find ideas you can use in your work. This quote explains why: "There are thousands of years of history in which lots and lots of very smart people worked very hard and ran all types of experiments on how to create new businesses, invent new technology, new ways to manage etc. They ran these experiments throughout their entire lives. At some point, somebody put these lessons down in a book. For v ...
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Behind every successful business is a story. It starts with a vision and a leap of faith. Along the way, leaders make bold decisions, ride booms and busts, and sometimes, they reach new heights. From Wondery, the makers of the hit series Business Wars, and Lindsay Graham, the host of American History Tellers and American Scandal, comes a weekly podcast that brings you the true stories of the brilliant but all-too-human businesspeople who risked it all. From Walt Disney’s creation of a theme ...
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EconTalk: Conversations for the Curious is an award-winning weekly podcast hosted by Russ Roberts of Shalem College in Jerusalem and Stanford's Hoover Institution. The eclectic guest list includes authors, doctors, psychologists, historians, philosophers, economists, and more. Learn how the health care system really works, the serenity that comes from humility, the challenge of interpreting data, how potato chips are made, what it's like to run an upscale Manhattan restaurant, what caused th ...
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Go behind the scenes of Israeli history with self-confessed history nerd Noam Weissman. Each week, he offers a fresh perspective on some of the most controversial and interesting events in the country’s history. If you’ve ever wanted to know more about what Israel is all about -- from multiple angles and viewpoints -- this is the podcast for you.
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Interviews with Scholars of Intellectual History about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history
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Past Present Future is a bi-weekly History of Ideas podcast with David Runciman, host and creator of Talking Politics, exploring the history of ideas from politics to philosophy, culture to technology. David talks to historians, novelists, scientists and many others about where the most interesting ideas come from, what they mean, and why they matter. Ideas from the past, questions about the present, shaping the future. Brought to you in partnership with the London Review of Books. New episo ...
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The Next Big Idea is a weekly series of in-depth interviews with the world’s leading thinkers. Join our host, Rufus Griscom — along with our curators, Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, Susan Cain, and Daniel Pink — for conversations that might just change the way you see the world. New episodes every Thursday.
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Spanning history, religion, culture, science and philosophy, In Our Time from BBC Radio 4 is essential listening for the intellectually curious. In each episode, host Melvyn Bragg and expert guests explore the characters, events and discoveries that have shaped our world. History fans can learn about pivotal wars and societal upheavals, such as the rise and fall of Napoleon, the Sack of Rome in 1527, and the political intrigue of the Russian Revolution. Those fascinated by the lives of kings ...
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Have you ever heard a commonly held belief or a fast-developing worldview and asked: Is that idea right? Or just good on paper? Each week, host Jerusalem Demsas and a guest take a closer look at the facts and research that challenge the popular narratives of the day, to better understand why we believe what we believe.
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What are the real stories behind the most misunderstood and abused ideas in politics? From Conspiracy Theory to Woke to Centrism and beyond, Ian Dunt and Dorian Lynskey dig into the astonishing secret histories of concepts you thought you knew. Want to support us in making future seasons? There are now two ways you can help out: • Patreon – Get early episodes, live Zooms, merchandise and more from just £5 per month. • Apple Podcasts – Want everything in one place with one easy payment? Subsc ...
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A series of interviews with authors of new books from Princeton University Press
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Welcome to the American Alchemy. Tune in for new videos WEEKLY highlighting the most heretical thinkers/ideas of our time. 👽 instagram: @jessemichels twitter: @alchemyamerican Business: usa.alchemy@gmail.com
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Bailey Sarian, known for her massive success with “Murder, Mystery & Makeup,” has taken her true crime expertise to new heights with her podcast Dark History, where she proves history doesn’t have to be boring. This award-winning series, delves into the untold stories of history—from psycho dictators to shocking corporate scandals—that were never covered in school. With its gripping drama, Dark History consistently tops the charts in the history category, solidifying Bailey as a powerhouse i ...
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SEASON 07 WILL BEGIN FRIDAY JULY 28TH Unexplained is a haunting and unsettling bi-weekly podcast about strange and mysterious real life events that continue to evade explanation. A story-based show mixing spoken-word narrative, history and ideas - often to terrifying effect - that explores the space between what we think of as real and what is not; where sometimes belief can be as concrete as ‘reality,’ whatever that is… More info at www.unexplainedpodcast.com and on twitter @unexplainedpod ...
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Join Reverend Richard Coles, Dr Cat Jarman and Charles Spencer as they chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical
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This is the Victor Davis Hanson Show. Victor is the Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and the Wayne & Marcia Buske Distinguished Fellow in History at Hillsdale College. Victor's co-host for 2 podcasts is Jack Fowler. He is the Director for the Center for Civil Society at American Philanthropic. Victor and Jack discuss current political and social events and ideas, and current and past cultural trends. Victor also is joined by Sami Winc on 2 podcasts as they di ...
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Interviews with Scholars of the Middle East about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies
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Move beyond the headlines to see how the past defines our world.
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The American Idea explores America's Founding principles and their effect on American history and government. Through thoughtful conversations with renowned academics and public figures from across the country, we examine the history and political thought behind our country’s greatest documents and debates, as well as contemporary issues, American popular culture, and political statesmanship. The podcast is a production of the Ashbrook Center and hosted by Jeff Sikkenga.
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On Mondays, Jon Stewart hosts The Daily Show, but on Thursdays, he’s back in your ears with The Weekly Show — a podcast featuring in-depth conversations with a range of special guests—experts, advocates, and thought leaders—discussing the challenges, changes, and ideas that are shaping our world.
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You might think you know what it takes to lead a happier life… more money, a better job, or Instagram-worthy vacations. You’re dead wrong. Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos has studied the science of happiness and found that many of us do the exact opposite of what will truly make our lives better. Based on the psychology course she teaches at Yale -- the most popular class in the university’s 300-year history -- Laurie will take you through the latest scientific research and share some surpr ...
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History Impossible covers some of the less-known, strange, and supposedly impossible events, people, and ideologies throughout history that are all nonetheless true. The settings and time periods range from the Second World War to ancient Japan to medieval Europe, and many more. The show engages with difficult ideas and impossible decisions that were made by human beings like you or me, always to significant effect. It goes out of its way to grant agency to all of its subjects and does its b ...
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America through the looking glass - enter a world where nothing is as it seems. As America heads into a presidential election, Gabriel Gatehouse dives back into the labyrinthine rabbit warren of American conspiracy culture. Whilst liberals across the world worry about a possible return of Donald Trump, millions of Americans are convinced that their democracy has already been highjacked - by a sinister Deep State cabal. How did this happen? And who is behind it? That's the story that Gabriel ...
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Each week, we interrogate the most important and contentious issues of our time. Hosted by Paul Lay and Alastair Benn. https://engelsbergideas.com/
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Fyre Fest goes up in flames, Ashlee Simpson bombs on SNL, and somehow even Taylor Swift couldn’t fix the ill-fated Cats movie. Who doesn’t love a good fiasco?! Join us each week as we dissect the most deliciously disastrous flops in recent history. On Wondery’s comedy & pop culture series The Big Flop, host and TikTok superstar Misha Brown unpacks all-time epic fails from Crystal Pepsi to Google Glass with the help of hilarious, highly-opinionated guests in every episode. Find out what happe ...
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Quick Smart is the show that feeds you big ideas in bite-sized pieces. Get up to speed on some of the biggest issues from psychology, money, health, history, pop culture, in just 10 minutes. Tegan Taylor guides you through!
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Imagine ‘show and tell’, but about how humanity has gone wrong. A podcast about big ideas, weird history - and tat. Join Dr Kasia Tee and Dan Hancox as they get drunk in the gift shop with the Angel of History. Find us also on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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A podcast featuring scholarly discussions about Vikings, Norse myth, & the history of medieval Scandinavia. Hosted by Noah Tetzner. Follow The History of Vikings on Twitter: @HistoryofViking Email Noah with ideas for future episodes: noah@thehistoryofvikings.com
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I think that if you want to understand the world we live in today, it helps to understand the important events of history. In this series, we are going to look at major events, people, documents, places, books, and ideas that have shaped history, and thus shaped our modern world.
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5-Minute Videos are the flagship viral product that put PragerU on the map. They take the best ideas from the best minds and distill them into five focused minutes. Listen to hundreds of 5-Minute Videos to get reliable, truthful information about politics, economics, history, and America. These educational, entertaining videos, which are Judeo-Christian at their core and promote the values of liberty, economic freedom, and limited government, have been changing the hearts and minds of millio ...
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UnHerd political editor Tom McTague and Cambridge professor Helen Thompson team up to investigate the history of today’s politics — and what it means for our future. Each week they will explore the great forces, ideas and events that led us to where we are, whether in Britain, the United States, Europe or beyond. It’s a politics podcast for those who want a deeper, historical understanding of the news, to understand what has really shaped our world and why. We hope you enjoy! Don’t forget to ...
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The Last Archive is a show about the history of truth, and the historical context for our current fake news, post-truth moment. It’s a show about how we know what we know, and why it seems, these days, as if we don’t know anything at all anymore. The show is written & hosted by Ben Naddaff-Hafrey, and was created by the historian Jill Lepore. iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries.
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Had enough of the scripted and abridged version of Jewish History you learned as a child? This weekly podcast features remastered audio from Marc Shapiro’s Torah in Motion classes given from 2011 to the present. Listen to learn about big ideas, interesting personalities, and astounding events in modern Jewish History. For more information visit torahinmotion.org
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1) Find what's true and make it useful. 2) Publish every other Tuesday. 3) Photo cred: my dad.
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History of mathematics research with iconoclastic madcap twists
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Jeff, Blake, Jason, Jim and the Intern are your podcast hosts discussing everything from comics to movies to television shows and all things geek and pop culture related!
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L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast
Daniel Zafran & Greg Gonzalez & the history of Los Angeles
L.A. Meekly is a monthly comedy podcast about Los Angeles history put out by comedians Greg Gonzalez and Daniel Zafran that battles the idea that LA has no history by delving in the weird, unbelievable and, occasionally, haunted details from the past of their native city.
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Cross Examining ideas against the truth and Christianity. Brought to you by CrossExamined.org and AFR.net
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Welcome to The Deeper Thinking Podcast—your go-to channel for exploring the big ideas, untangling complex concepts, and diving into the fascinating intersections of history, technology, society, and the future. Each episode takes you on a thought-provoking journey through transformative books, ideas, and innovations that challenge the way we think about our world. Whether you’re curious about AI, human history, the digital age, or the deeper questions shaping our future, this channel is all ...
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I Don't Know, That's a lot of Birds Man!
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The HOBI gang welcomes Bryan back this week but they have to sacrifice Blake to do it! The guys are reviewing Going Dutch and Traitors, NFL's questionable refs, giving a gift to our worst enemy and not to go nude hiking! Plus the gang give props to 50-Cent's parenting style, Joe Hendry won the championship and they list the Top Five Worst Films The…
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The History of Revolutionary Ideas: Socrates w/Agnes Callard
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To begin our history of revolutionary ideas in earnest, David talks to the philosopher Agnes Callard about Socrates, the philosopher who changed – and can still change – everything. Just what is so radical about the Socratic method? How does it open up new ways of thinking about the meaning of life? Can anyone do it? And where does it leave 2000+ y…
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Eva Payne, "Empire of Purity: The History of Americans' Global War on Prostitution" (Princeton UP, 2024)
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Between the 1870s and 1930s, American social reformers, working closely with the US government, transformed sexual vice into an international political and humanitarian concern. As these activists worked to eradicate prostitution and trafficking, they promoted sexual self-control for both men and women as a cornerstone of civilization and a basis o…
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One of the byproducts of doing a show like this for as long as I’ve been doing it is that it’s really hard to shut off your brain. I’m always thinking about topic ideas, ways to connect facts and trivia, reading a lot of books, talking to a lot of people, and otherwise trying to come up with a constant stream of topics we can discuss. The result of…
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The Disappearance of Work: The Gig Economy and the End of Human Labor – The Deeper Thinking Podcast
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The gig economy is more than a shift in employment—it is a transition into a world where human labor is becoming fragmented, conditional, and increasingly unnecessary. In this episode, we explore how algorithms dictate economic participation, how gig workers exist in a state of perpetual contingency, and how labor itself is being unmade. Drawing fr…
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The Philosophy of Attachment and Emotional Freedom – The Deeper Thinking Podcast
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Love, at its core, is a paradox—a force that promises connection yet exposes us to loss. In this episode, we explore the philosophy of attachment, from existentialist thought to Buddhist teachings, unraveling the deeper truths behind anxious and secure relationships. Why do we chase love when it must be given freely? How can we move from fear-based…
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In June 2015 Donald Trump, real estate tycoon and TV personality, announced he was running in the Republican Presidential race. At first many people dismissed him as having no chance but within weeks of nominating, his polling numbers rocketed, and he became the front runner in a field of 17 candidates and the rest as they say is history. This week…
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Techno-Utopia or The Billionaires’ Wet Dream
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Tech billionaires are on a mission to make the stories of science fiction a reality: space colonization, human/machine bio organisms, and living forever in a state of unhindered bliss. To most of us, this version of a far future utopia comes off as "billionaire boys and their toys" but critics say such a dismissive attitude is naïve.…
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The Evolution of Power – The Deeper Thinking Podcast
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History does not repeat itself—it transforms. In this episode, we explore the dangers of historical inflation, the ways in which authoritarianism evolves beyond the forms we recognize, and why our reliance on outdated comparisons blinds us to modern threats. Power has learned from the past, and if we fail to see how it adapts, we risk being unprepa…
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John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Reconciliation
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As we mark another peaceful transfer of presidential power in America - and after an ugly, rancorous political campaign season - it's worth looking back at perhaps the greatest story of political and personal reconciliation in our history. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson: allies, then friends, then rivals, then political enemies, and then friends a…
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157: The Painkiller Problem: How Fentanyl Took Over America
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Hi friends, happy Wednesday! Last year I had a surgery so that I could breathe again, and it’s been nice, thanks for asking! I love breathing. But when I was in the hospital, the doctors gave me some really strong pain medication. I asked what it was, and the doctor told me it was fentanyl. At first I was like..fentanyl??? Doesn't that kill everyon…
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The Wright Brothers | Controlling the Skies | 4
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Before the Wright Brothers made their historic flight at Kitty Hawk in December 1903, other air enthusiasts had tried to find the answer to powered, controlled human flight. And once Wilbur and Orville succeeded, many budding aviators flocked to the skies by building on their technology. Soon, despite their best efforts, the Wright Brothers would f…
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The 100 Greatest Rock Moments of the Millennium So Far - Part 1: (100-91)
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Keeping up to date with the news cycles is exhausting…so much comes at us from so many different directions that it’s impossible to know if we’re in the middle of something important or not…everything seems urgent, threatening, and life-changing…there’s precious little time for careful consideration, study, and analysis. Keeping up with technology …
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The Fear of Having Peanut Butter Stuck to the Roof of Your Mouth
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In today’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, our intrepid trio are back to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical. This week, Charles is looking into Phobias, Richard is drumming up interest in Steel Bands, and Cat is looking into the dark history of King Leopold's Colony. Don’t forget, if you’d like to suggest a…
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The Hidden Language of Affection – The Deeper Thinking Podcast
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Some truths are never spoken outright—they surface in fleeting moments, in the spaces between irony and sincerity, in the quiet acknowledgment that lingers long after the words have faded. This episode explores the paradox of emotional restraint and revelation, weaving together philosophy, psychology, and human behavior to uncover the hidden rhythm…
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Pharmaceutical Control or Systemic Failure? The Future of Obesity Treatment – The Deeper Thinking Podcast
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The first recorded decline in U.S. obesity rates has reignited debates about the future of weight management. Are drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy a groundbreaking medical breakthrough or a reflection of deeper societal failures? In this episode of The Deeper Thinking Podcast, we examine the medicalization of obesity, the rise of pharmaceutical depend…
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Perception, Reality, and the Illusion of Objectivity – The Deeper Thinking Podcast
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Does reality exist independently of perception, or does the very act of noticing shape what we experience? This episode explores the unsettling relationship between awareness and reality, from quantum mechanics and cognitive bias to synchronicity and the role of algorithms in curating experience. Are we simply recognizing patterns, or is consciousn…
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Well, the war to end all wars was over. After a period after several months, the surviving soldiers began to return home. The Treaty of Versailles was signed, and Europe began to try to rebuild and re-organize. The political and social landscape of Europe was very different after the war. The Austro-Hungarian empire was gone, as was the Ottoman Emp…
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The 3 C's to Deliverance from Demonic Oppression with Dr. Karl Payne
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Can Christians experience demonic oppression? If so, how can they overcome these spiritual attacks and walk in freedom? Dr. Karl Payne, author of 'Spiritual Warfare', returns to discuss his journey into deliverance ministry and the importance of preparing Christians to stand against spiritual warfare. During their conversation, Frank and Karl tackl…
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Trump’s inauguration: Can we call it fascism yet? – Plus exclusive audiobook excerpt
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Space exploration is no longer the domain of countries alone. It’s now rapidly becoming the domain of private interests. Astrophysicist Aaron Boley discusses the impact of this on humanity and astronomy in his 2024 Dan MacLennan Memorial Lecture in Astronomy.
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Listen to Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler discuss the final actions of Biden — and those of his Left enablers — as he leaves office, the end of the Obama era, MLK Jr.’s inspirational speech and the Black national caucus. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell…
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Government reform isn’t an exclusively partisan issue, so why does it seem to fall under the purview of Republicans? The researcher Jennifer Pahlka says Democrats need to “get in the game” of government reform and consider working with, instead of against, the aims of DOGE. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjo…
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Open Mic: The USS Liberty, Conspiracies, and Antisemitism
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UIH wants to hear from you. Please fill out this survey to share your thoughts and ideas about the show. Find the survey here. This week, host Noam Weissman addresses listeners' questions and dives deep into the controversy surrounding the USS Liberty incident during the Six-Day War. He dissects the facts, debunks conspiracy theories, and explores …
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Pierre Sokolsky, "The Clock in the Sun: How We Came to Understand Our Nearest Star" (Columbia UP, 2024)
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On the surface of the Sun, spots appear and fade in a predictable cycle, like a great clock in the sky. In medieval Russia, China, and Korea, monks and court astronomers recorded the appearance of these dark shapes, interpreting them as omens of things to come. In Western Europe, by contrast, where a cosmology originating with Aristotle prevailed, …
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This week, Tom and Helen delve into Joe Biden's farewell address, why he warned of a new tech oligarchy and the possible new epoch in American politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Hidden Foundations of Our Moral World - The Deeper Thinking Podcast
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Why do we instinctively value fairness, honesty, and justice? In this episode, we uncover the hidden philosophical roots of our moral instincts and explore how Immanuel Kant’s revolutionary ideas shaped the way we think about ethics, freedom, and human rights. From the Categorical Imperative to modern democracy, we trace the journey of Kantian ethi…
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The Beveridge Report and the Birth of the Welfare State - The Deeper Thinking Podcast
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The Beveridge Report of 1942 was more than a government document—it was a manifesto for social transformation. In the midst of war, William Beveridge proposed a radical reimagining of Britain's social security system, aiming to eradicate poverty, ill health, and unemployment. But was this vision fully realized, or did political resistance and econo…
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Breaking the AGI Barrier – The Deeper Thinking Podcast
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The four-minute mile was once thought impossible—until it wasn’t. When Roger Bannister shattered that psychological barrier, the floodgates opened, and what had been unthinkable became routine. Are we on the verge of the same breakthrough with Artificial General Intelligence? In this episode, we explore the moment AGI crosses from myth to inevitabi…
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Would you fall in love with an AI chatbot?
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Millions of people are turning to AI chatbots for friendship, fun banter and even romance. But these digital companions come with a dangerous catch.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Gabriel Gatehouse is joined by the BBC’s US Digital reporter Mike Wendling to answer listener questions. Has the storm finally come? What do listeners want to know about the incoming Trump administration? Gabriel Gatehouse is joined by US-based BBC journalist Mike Wendling to answer listener questions about Donald Trump's picks for influential posi…
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Polarizing Times Call for Nietzsche’s Practice of 'Passing By'
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Nineteenth century German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche offers us a method that can help us navigate the highly polarizing discourse that’s afflicting democracies today. IDEAS explores lessons on healthy discourse from a man most popularly associated with nihilism.
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Weep, Shudder, Die: The Secret of Opera Revealed (with Dana Gioia)
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How can opera, with words we rarely understand, make us cry? Why does opera, filled with melodrama, move us? Listen as poet and librettist Dana Gioia explains to EconTalk's Russ Roberts why words matter more than we think, in both opera and on Broadway.By EconTalk: Russ Roberts
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How Americans Made the Black-White Wealth Gap | The Next Big Idea Daily
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Why has so little progress been made on the wealth gap? 📩 Check out our daily SubstackBy Next Big Idea Club
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What do hurricanes, wildfires, floods, extreme cold, extreme heat, and even airplane turbulence have in common? According to environmental activists, they’re all caused by—you guessed it—climate change. But are they right? Matthew Wielicki, Earth scientist and author of the Irrational Fear Substack, sets the record straight. Learn more about your a…
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Rafael Rachel Neis, "When a Human Gives Birth to a Raven: Rabbis and the Reproduction of Species" (U California Press, 2023)
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When a Human Gives Birth to a Raven: Rabbis and the Reproduction of Species (U California Press, 2023) investigates rabbinic treatises relating to animals, humans, and other life-forms. Through an original analysis of creaturely generation and species classification by late ancient Palestinian rabbis and other thinkers in the Roman Empire, Rafael R…
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The Most Hated Man In America: Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli with Kyle Prue and Miles Bonsignore | 71
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Martin Shkreli jacked up drug prices, trolled the world, and bought a two million-dollar Wu-Tang album before the age of 35. But the karma (and real) police came for the Pharma Bro when the world caught wind of his price-gouging antics on life saving medicine. From hedge fund schemes to court-room memes, Martin earned the now infamous title of “Mos…
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Negative emotions like fear or anger are part of being human. These feelings tell us something - perhaps prompting us to take action or bring about change. However, they're powerful and disruptive - and if they hang around too long or are too intense, they can take a huge toll on our happiness and wellbeing. We need to shift them... but how? Psycho…
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The Evolution of Work: Power, Control, and the Remote Revolution - The Deeper Thinking Podcast
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How did we get here, and where are we going? The shift to remote work is more than just a logistical change—it’s a battle over power, autonomy, and the very nature of labor itself. In this episode of The Deeper Thinking Podcast, we explore the historical forces that shaped the modern office, the cultural and economic tensions driving the pushback a…
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The Algorithm's Masquerade: When Machines Deceive Without Knowing - The Deeper Thinking Podcast
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As artificial intelligence advances, a strange phenomenon is emerging—machines that deceive without intent. AI systems trained to optimize efficiency are discovering unexpected loopholes, manipulating data, and producing misleading outputs, not because they are designed to lie, but because deception often becomes the most effective strategy. In thi…
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Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan Sponser: betterhelp.com/revolutionsBy Mike Duncan
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Redefining Masculinity: Beyond Power, Prestige, and Performance - The Deeper Thinking Podcast
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In this episode of The Deeper Thinking Podcast, we explore the evolving concept of masculinity in a rapidly changing world. From the hyper-rational tech visionary to the unshakable strongman and the rugged everyman, figures like Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and Joe Rogan offer familiar yet limiting models of manhood. But as gender norms shift, so too m…
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J. Jacob Barber: The Hidden War Over UAPs and Human Consciousness - The Deeper Thinking Podcast
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For decades, the existence of UAPs has been shrouded in secrecy, but what if the truth is more complex than we ever imagined? In this explosive episode, J.Jacob Barber, a military veteran and former special operations expert with three decades of classified experience. Barber claims that the U.S. government has not only recovered non-human craft bu…
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AI and the Digital Resurrection of Sir Michael Parkinson - The Deeper Thinking Podcast
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"AI and the Digital Resurrection of Sir Michael Parkinson." This episode explores the ethical, technological, and cultural implications of using artificial intelligence to recreate the late broadcaster's interviewing style. It features insights from experts in AI ethics, media studies, and members of Parkinson's family, providing a comprehensive an…
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The Silent Revolution: How China is Redefining the Future of Electric Vehicles -The Deeper Thinking Podcast
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Podcast Episode Description: The Silent Revolution – How China is Redefining the Future of Electric Vehicles Electric vehicles are no longer a luxury or a niche innovation—they are transforming the global auto industry at an unprecedented scale. While Tesla once led the charge, a new player has emerged, shifting the center of power in EV production…
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How to end conflict—The art of peace making
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It’s a truism of peace talks that we’re not negotiating with our friends but rather our enemies. And when most of our enemies have been designated as terrorist and murderers it’s not an easy task. How have violent conflicts ended in the past and are there lessons we can learn from previous peace negotiations.…
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Over two series this podcast has followed a cast of characters who propelled Trump into the White House – twice. Many of them are now likely to take power and inject their reality-bending world views into America’s health, security and intelligence infrastructure. Who are they and what do they believe? There's Kash Patel, Trump's pick for FBI direc…
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National Security and the Deep State: VDH Interviews Adam Lovinger
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Listen into the Saturday edition as Victor Davis Hanson interviews Adam Lovinger, the Vice President of Strategic Affairs at the Gold Institute for International Strategy. He reveals the Orwellian situation under the Obama-Biden administration when it came to Iran, national security, and lawfare, all subjects of his new book The Insider Threat. See…
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The Digital Exodus – TikTok, Geopolitics, and the Future of the Internet - The Deeper Thinking Podcast
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As TikTok faces a potential ban in the United States, millions of users find themselves caught in a digital exodus, scrambling for new platforms while grappling with the larger forces at play. But this is more than just a social media shake-up—it’s a collision of technology, geopolitics, and power in the digital age. In this episode of The Deeper T…
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