Best Islam Explained Podcasts (2024)

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Ozzie & Rachel Burnham: Remarkable Journey from Heartbreak to Happiness (Unbelievable Marriage Story) 1:08:43

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Within a week of Ozzie's wedding, he realized his life would never be the same. For 10 years following, his wife battled a terrible disease and sadly passed away. Meanwhile, Rachel was dating and trying to find her match for over 14 years. A wild set of events led them to find each other. Their dating was anything but conventional. 11 years later a…

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UFC 304 Preview Show | Leon Edwards or Tom Aspinall, Which Champ Is Most Primed For An Upset? 1:37:15

3h ago1:37:15

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Leon Edwards gets a home country fight in his third defense of the UFC welterweight title as he looks to close his chapter with Belal Muhammad when they meet for the second time in the main event of UFC 304 this Saturday in Manchester. Will "Rocky" continue to build his impressive résumé, or will "Remember the Name" pull off the upset? Ahead of thi…

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HOAM | Final Countdown To UFC 304 59:10

13m ago59:10

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The UFC's next pay-per-view event is just hours away, and the burning questions continue to rise in regards to the two championship bouts, and where each fighter goes should they leave UFC 304 with title belts around their waists. While Dana White said that the Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes winner will get the chance to face Jon Jones or Stipe Mi…

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Netflix and Change: Tracking Cultural Flux in Autocracies 36:39

1h ago36:39

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“Vikings is no. 1 from all the Saudi men 😂”.Leila chuckled as we browsed top hits on Netflix. For only 30 Riyals (8 USD) a month, Saudis can tune into stories about uncovered pagans. A global feast of delights are now on offer - from Western films to women’s football.Rapid cultural change is afoot in Saudi Arabia, a unique experiment in top-down se…

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BTL | Edwards vs. Muhammad, Jake Paul Stops Mike Perry, UFC 304 Press Conference Reaction 1:33:25

44m ago1:33:25

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This Saturday, Leon Edwards defends the UFC welterweight title against Belal Muhammad in the main event of UFC 304, while Tom Aspinall puts his interim heavyweight championship on the line for the first time when he meets Curtis Blaydes in the co-main event. What is at stake for the four competitors, and is it do-or-die for the challengers? On an a…

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Surah Al Imran: Family of Imran - Verses 198 & 199 - Allah's Hospitality

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The hospitality industry is focused on welcoming and pampering guests during their stay. There are different hotel star ratings depending on the experience and budget of the hotel's owners. On one of my journeys, we stayed at a luxurious five-star hotel in San Francisco; my colleagues told me, "This wonderful establishment is a mark of human greatn…

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Jon Anik Talks Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad 2 At UFC 304, Paddy Pimblett's Contract Reveal 30:42

9m ago30:42

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UFC lead play-by-play commentator Jon Anik joins MMA Fighting's Mike Heck to preview Saturday's UFC 304 fight card, the main event between Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad, discusses if this is Muhammad's only chance to fight for the belt, Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes and the long-term stakes, Paddy Pimblett's contract status ahead of his matchup…

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UFC 304 Preview: Laura Sanko Calls Jon Jones the GOAT but Tom Aspinall is the ‘Best Heavyweight' Right Now 40:26

13m ago40:26

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Laura Sanko looks ahead at some of the biggest storylines happening at UFC 304 including Belal Muhammad seeking to dethrone Leon Edwards in what might be his only shot at becoming champion, Tom Aspinall attempting to cement himself as the best heavyweight in the sport with Jon Jones still lingering out there plus Paddy Pimblett facing by far the to…

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S4 Ep30: KINSHIP CARE 20:12

3d ago20:12

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By Islamic Faith In Focus

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No Bets Barred: Will Leon Edwards And Tom Aspinall Retain Their Titles On Home Soil At UFC 304? 54:50

6m ago54:50

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The UFC is back across the pond! This Saturday, UFC 304 takes place in Manchester, England and for the first time ever, and English UFC card will feature two English champions. In the main event, Leon Edwards puts his welterweight title on the line in a rematch with Belal Muhammad and in the co-main event, Tom Aspinall puts his interim heavyweight …

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VettaFi’s Lara Crigger on Small Cap Rotation 26:32

1h ago26:32

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Lara Crigger, Editor-in-Chief at VettaFi, discusses the recent rotation into small cap stocks and which ETFs are benefiting.By ETF Prime

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Bitwise’s Matt Hougan: Spot Ether ETF Launch Day! 24:54

1h ago24:54

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Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, goes in-depth on the debut of spot ether ETFs, explaining everything from how they work to the investment case for ether.By ETF Prime

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HOAM | Should Dana White Call Jake Paul's Bluff After Alex Pereira Callout? 1:05:26

17m ago1:05:26

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After stopping Mike Perry in the sixth round of their boxing headliner this past Saturday, Jake Paul called out UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira — which most believe is a brilliant callout because Dana White and the UFC wouldn't allow it to happen. But what if White showed up to the press conference after UFC 304 and gave a "be careful w…

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Bitwise’s Matt Hougan: Spot Ether ETF Launch Day! 57:32

2h ago57:32

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Bitwise’s Matt Hougan goes in-depth on the debut of spot ether ETFs, explaining everything from how they work to the investment case for ether. VettaFi’s Lara Crigger also covers the launch of spot ether ETFs and discusses the recent rotation into small cap stocks.By ETF Prime

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Fighter vs. Writer: Tyron Woodley Defends Paul vs. Tyson, Reveals Comeback Plans For 2024 53:34

12m ago53:34

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Tyron Woodley joins the show to break down what happened in the Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry fight and why he still likes Paul facing Mike Tyson next. Woodley also teases his return to action with hopes to book a fight before the end of the year. Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video cat…

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Culture isn't a fossil, it's a fist-fight! 33:29

1h ago33:29

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Culture is not a static inheritance, but a dynamic arena of ongoing struggle. From the mosques of Jakarta to the classrooms of Louisiana, from TikTok feeds to university lecture halls, ideological warfare rages. This podcast explores the complex interplay of several crucial factors shaping our cultural landscape:Contestation: Culture is a battlefie…

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On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 94 1:04:30

1d ago1:04:30

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Virna Jandiroba may have punched her ticket to a UFC strawweight title fight against champion Zhang Weili with an incredibly impressive second-round submission victory over past title challenger Amanda Lemos in her first ever UFC headliner. Did Jandiroba's performance at UFC Vegas 94 jump her over Tatiana Suarez at 115 pounds? On an all-new edition…

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Paul vs. Perry & UFC Vegas 94 Post Show | Reaction To Jake Paul's Stoppage Win; Plus, Conor McGregor Fires Mike Perry? 1:13:19

35m ago1:13:19

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While many in the MMA community hoped Mike Perry would be the one to stop Jake Paul, it wasn't meant to be as Paul delivered a one-sided performance against the durable BKFC star en route to a sixth-round finish. Paul then called out UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, and new BKFC owner Conor McGregor says he's firing Perry. What in the w…

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R’ Yitzchak Breitowitz: Answering the World’s Most Interesting Questions 1:03:07

1h ago1:03:07

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Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak Breitowitz is a distinguished scholar and respected rabbinic authority. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School and served as a Professor of Law at the University of Maryland. After making aliyah, Rabbi Breitowitz became a senior lecturer at Yeshivat Ohr Somayach in Jerusalem, where he is known for his profound ins…

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Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry & UFC Vegas 94 Preview Show: Is 'Platinum' About To Spoil The Party? 1:24:23

12m ago1:24:23

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Is Mike Perry about to spoil the Jake Paul party? Join Shaun Al-Shatti, Mike Heck, Jed Meshew, and E. Casey Leydon as we preview a double-header weekend between Paul vs. Perry and UFC Vegas 94. The gang breaks down the circus that has taken over Tampa, Perry's star-making moment, whether Paul is making a mistake by casting BKFC's King of Violence a…

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HOAM | What's Next For Paddy Pimblett If He Beats King Green At UFC 304? 59:34

10m ago59:34

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The UFC 304 lightweight bout between Paddy Pimblett and King Green might be the most intriguing fight on the entire pay-per-view slate with Pimblett taking another step up. On top of that, Pimblett says he's fighting out his contract which puts a lot at risk for him potentially. On an all-new Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses th…

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Surah Al Imran: Family of Imran - Verses 196 & 197 - Western Empire in Decline

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Countries that use their power to spread war and the killing of the innocent will enjoy their power for long. Learn their fate and much more in this week's English Quran Tafsir of Ayat 186 and 197 of Al Imran.By Quran Garden

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BTL | Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry, Nate Diaz Lawsuit, UFC Vegas 94 1:15:22

31m ago1:15:22

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Mike Perry finally gets his chance to face Jake Paul in the boxing ring this Saturday in Tampa. While it seems as if the BKFC star is in a great situation, what happens if he beats Paul — and how bad would it be for the YouTube star if he loses? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel answers your questions about the Paul vs. Perry ma…

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PRESTIGE BIAS 28:18

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Imagine: Elon Musk's tweet causes a cryptocurrency frenzy. Kim Kardashian’s outfit becomes an overnight fashion sensation. Daron Acemoglu and colleagues’ paper on settler mortality reshapes economic thinking. The Pope’s words influence millions globally. What links these diverse events? They’re all powerful manifestations of prestige bias.Psycholog…

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S4 Ep29: COMPASSION 15:18

10d ago15:18

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By Islamic Faith In Focus

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HOAM | Dana White Hopes Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler Happens This Year — But Will It? 1:01:14

26m ago1:01:14

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Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler seemed to be on the same page this past weekend in regards to the rebooking of their matchup, but UFC CEO Dana White says he hopes it can happen before the end of the year. Will we see the fight happen before the calendar shifts to 2025? Will it happen at all at this point? On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morn…

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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Sympathizes w/ Ronda Rousey, Picks & Predictions For Paul vs. Perry + More 59:57

12m ago59:57

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin discuss Dana White’s recent statements on Ronda Rousey and why her evolution may have been stunted by her obligations outside the cage, Nate Diaz filing a lawsuit and our picks for Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc…

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On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC Denver 39:35

4d ago39:35

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Rose Namajunas picked up her second straight main event victory this past Saturday at UFC Denver, earning a dominant unanimous decision over Tracy Cortez. What's next on the road to a hopeful flyweight title shot for the former strawweight champion — and is in a shot at 125-pound gold immediately? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fi…

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UFC Denver Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Namajunas' Dominance, Silva vs. Dober All-Out Chaos 1:12:49

31m ago1:12:49

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Rose Namajunas capped off Saturday's UFC Denver event with a one-sided victory over Tracy Cortez to earn her second straight win at 125 pounds. Following the win, Namajunas expressed her interest in fighting for the flyweight title, or a women's BMF title, but are any of those realistically possible for the former strawweight champion? MMA Fighting…

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Senai Guedalia: My Newlywed Husband Died Saving Others 51:53

5h ago51:53

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At 23, Senai lost her husband, Yosef, on October 7th. Yosef was killed heroically saving civilian lives with his IDF unit, Duvdevan. Despite her loss, Senai continues to honor Yosef's memory by doing good in the world, as he always did. She lives fully, with no regrets, and remains committed to Israel as her forever home. Senai's unwavering belief …

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UFC Denver Preview Show | What's At Stake For Rose Namajunas, Tracy Cortez In Main Event? 1:32:47

21h ago1:32:47

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Former UFC champion Rose Namajunas has a new opponent for Saturday's UFC Denver headliner as it shifts from Maycee Barber to Tracy Cortez. Are the stakes the same for "Thug Rose" in a hometown fight, and if Cortez can pull off the upset, where would that put her at 125-pounds? Ahead of this weekend's UFC Fight Night event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck,…

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HOAM | Reaction To Dustin Poirier & Michael Chandler Beef, Paddy Pimblett's Potential Free Agency 1:17:07

4d ago1:17:07

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Dustin Poirier has had himself quite the week on Twitter with impeccable timing, while Michael Chandler has been opportunistic as well — although, it apparently hasn't gone over as well as his past opponent. The fans have seemed to turn on Chandler as of late, but why is that? On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck dis…

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Surah Al Imran: Family of Imran - Verse 195 -Allah does not Want Words

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How do you answer when someone tells you, "My faith is good, and my heart is pure, don't question me about formalities such as prayers"?By Quran Garden

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Why Is Management So Male? 22:30

2d ago22:30

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Senior management remains heavily male, and honestly I’m not entirely sure why.Economist Ingrid Haegele finds that junior men are more likely to apply for promotions, primarily due to a greater desire for team leadership.Paper: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2404.07750.pdfHaegele: https://www.ingridhaegele.com/…

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2024 Half-Year Awards: Debating the Best Fighter, Fights, KOs, Submissions So Far This Year 49:38

12d ago49:38

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While some years in MMA seem like they go by so quickly, for some reason, 2024 has already seemed like three years have gone by with the highs and lows the sport has had to offer. But it's all about the best of the best through the first half of the year. Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew as they discuss the staff picks for Best Fighter,…

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S4 Ep28: THE LAST SERMON 31:22

17d ago31:22

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By Islamic Faith In Focus

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No Bets Barred: Does Rose Namajunas Still Have It Or Can Tracy Cortez Pull Off The Upset At UFC Denver? 45:20

3d ago45:20

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After a rare week off, the UFC returns this Saturday with UFC Denver, headlined by a women's flyweight fight between former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas, and short notice replacement Tracy Cortez, so of course the No Bets Barred boys return with a full breakdown of this weeks' action. Co-hosts Conner Burks and Jed Meshew kick things off with…

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BTL | Diaz vs. Masvidal REACTION, Namajunas vs. Cortez Headline UFC Denver, Jones vs. Stipe, More 1:26:59

4d ago1:26:59

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Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal wrote the second chapter of their combat sports rivalry this past Saturday night in the boxing ring. This time, Diaz got the victory over Masvidal in a very fun 10-rounder. How do you grade the fight between one-time UFC competitors, and what is next for both guys? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the MMA Fig…

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VettaFi’s Cinthia Murphy Highlights Top Active ETFs 27:26

17d ago27:26

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Cinthia Murphy, Investment Strategist at VettaFi, highlights the top 20 active ETFs by inflows in 2024.By ETF Prime

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Dimensional’s Kaitlin Hendrix Details New Unified Managed Account Platform 18:02

4d ago18:02

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Kaitlin Hendrix, Asset Allocation Research Director at Dimensional, explains the firm’s new unified managed account platform, which enables financial advisors to scale with Dimensional or non-Dimensional ETF model management and customize with Dimensional SMAs.By ETF Prime

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Dimensional’s Kaitlin Hendrix Details New Unified Managed Account Platform 51:10

17d ago51:10

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Dimensional’s Kaitlin Hendrix explains the firm’s new unified managed account platform, which enables financial advisors to scale with Dimensional or non-Dimensional ETF model management and customize with Dimensional SMAs. VettaFi’s Cinthia Murphy highlights the top 20 active ETFs by inflows in 2024.…

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HOAM | What's Next For Nate Diaz After Boxing Win Over Jorge Masvidal? 52:48

4d ago52:48

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Nate Diaz got the job done this past Saturday night in Anaheim, Calif., earning a majority decision win over Jorge Masvidal in a rematch from their UFC 244 main event in November 2019. With Diaz evening the series at one win apiece, what is next for the Stockton superstar, and could his next fight be in the UFC? On an all-new edition of Heck of a M…

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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reveals the Worst Injuries He Suffered In His Career Plus the Latest on Stipe Miocic vs. Jon Jones and More 1:02:16

8d ago1:02:16

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown details the worst injuries he suffered during his career, plus we talk about the latest with Stipe Miocic vs. Jon Jones and if that is still the fight to make in the heavyweight division plus much more. Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Figh…

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How Do Men Come To Value Female Talent? 17:30

4d ago17:30

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During the World War I, the US federal government was short on civil servants and actively recruited women. Abhay Aneja, Silvia Farina, and Guo Xu find that men with multiple female colleagues were subsequently more likely to marry working women and father careerist daughters! Crucially, the effect is larger when men have many female colleagues and…

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Diaz vs. Masvidal Post-Fight Show: That Was Actually Pretty Damn Fun?? | Diaz vs. Masvidal Results 1:04:28

6d ago1:04:28

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Wouldn't ya know it ... Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal was actually pretty damn fun! MMA Fighting's Shaun Al-Shatti, Mike Heck, and Eric Jackman react to Diaz's majority decision win over Masvidal in their boxing rematch, debate the scoring of the bout, discuss an incredibly bizarre fight week and where both men go from here, plus much more. Follow S…

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R' Yossi Kulek: The Untold Story of a Black Jew Saved by the Lubavitcher Rebbe 1:04:38

7d ago1:04:38

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In 1976, a little baby was born to a Jewish mother and her black boyfriend. Their relationship quickly spiraled and the young Jewish mom found herself trying to fugure her life out. She was introduced to Chabad and the Lubavitcher Rebbe. The little boy grew up feeling different. But everything changed after he spent time with the Rebbe. Today, Rabb…

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