Best Peter Chestnut Podcasts (2024)

Earlier this week, the Supreme Court ended its 2024 term by handing down landmark decisions in a number of key cases, including the all-important Trump v. United States. Left-wing pundits, members of Congress, and even President Biden were quick to make wild claims about the Court's ruling on presidential immunity, with some asserting the president…

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Breakdancer Rachael "Ray Gun" Gunn explains how breaking became an Olympic sport 7:42

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Rachael Gunn joined Will, Jack and Ruby to tell us about breakdancing's ascent to the Olympics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Triple M Melbourne

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What is the RESTORE Act? | Emma Waters & Natalie Dodson 18:22

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The Reproductive Empowerment and Support through Optimal Restoration (RESTORE) Act champions women’s health by expanding and promoting research and data collection on the reproductive health conditions that are the leading causes of infertility. The bill also provides educational tools for women dealing with these health issues. Emma Waters of the …

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Has Our Justice System Been Weaponized Against Us? | Cully Stimson 25:15

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The recent conviction of President Donald Trump in Manhattan is yet another case of the justice system being weaponized against conservatives, and Americans as a whole. Senior Legal Fellow Cully Stimson joins the show to explain just how deep the problem goes, and what we can do about it. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.or…

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Adam Peacock on the French Open finals, breakdancing in 4K, and the Harley Reid of tennis 8:55

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Adam Peacock joined Sarah, Will & Rabs to chat about the French Open, the Olympics and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Triple M Melbourne

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Is There a Mass Incarceration Crisis? | Zack Smith 13:10

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Are there too many people in America’s prisons? And why are some calling for the mass release of convicted criminals? Heritage Senior Legal Fellow Zack Smith explains. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org — Follow Zack on X: https://x.com/tzsmith Zack Smith’s full article: https://www.heritage.org/crime-and-justice/commenta…

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How Are Illegal Aliens Voting in U.S. Elections? | Hans von Spakovsky 14:59

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Despite the assurances of many on the left, illegal aliens have been found voting in U.S. elections around the country. Bad actors both inside and outside government seem to be facilitating this attack on America’ — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org — Read Hans’ full testimony at Heritage.org: https://www.heritage.org/elec…

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What is China’s Great Game? | Victoria Coates & Michael Sobolik 34:37

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What are the methods that the Chinese Communist Party is using to exert its influence in the world? Heritage Vice President Victoria Coates and Michael Sobolik sit down to discuss Michael’s new book, the Belt and Road Initiative, and China’s influence around the world. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org — Follow Michael S…

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Australian jousting legend Phil Leitch on the Australian Jousting Championships next weekend, wearing 40kg of armour, and copping quotes from the Castle 6:46

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Australian jousting royalty Phil Leitch joined Sarah, Will and Rabs to tell us about the Australian Jousting Championship at Kryal Castle next weekend, and how often he cops the 'tell him he's dreaming' quote from the Castle! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Triple M Melbourne

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Competitive eater James Webb on his world record, how Aussies can get an eating advantage, and taking on the Hot Dog GOAT Joey Chestnut 5:01

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Aussie competitive eater James Webb joined Sarah, Will & Rabs to tell us about his hot dog, burger, sandwich and wing eating prowess! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Triple M Melbourne

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Why is Net Neutrality Back in the News? | Annie Chestnut-Tutor 13:57

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One of these debates that resurfaces with every cycle is that of net neutrality. This is the basic idea that internet service providers have to be neutral about the way they provide access to different areas of the Internet. The company you pay to provide you with internet shouldn’t restrict your access to websites based on their political alignmen…

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Title IX and the Biden Administration’s Assault on Women’s Sports | Throwback | Sarah Parshall Perry & Crystal Bonham 16:48

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Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools. It is currently under attack by the Biden Administration, who wants to remove protections for biological women in sports and other opportunities. Sarah Parshall Perry explains why this is happening and what we can expect in the future. …

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GeoGuessr pro Oscar Pearce - aka zi8gzag - on representing Australia at the World Cup, his training regime, and picking holiday destinations 5:11

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Oscar Pearce aka zi8gzag joined Sarah, Will and Rabs to explain how to become elite at popular online game GeoGuessr! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Triple M Melbourne

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Saints TV founder Jake Bertone on being told off by Ross Lyon, interviewing Eric Bana, and his favourite St Kilda players 6:29

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Saints TV founder Jake Bertone joined the Dead Set Legends this morning and told us all about his love for St Kilda! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Triple M Melbourne

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How Do We Win the New Cold War? | Victoria Coates, Dan Negrea & Matthew Kroenig 35:34

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“Here’s my strategy on the Cold War: We win, they lose.” - Ronald Reagan What will it take to win the New Cold War with America’s rising enemies: Russia, China, and Iran? And in particular, how can energy policy impact this conflict? Heritage Vice President Victoria Coates sits down with Dan Negrea and Matthew Kroenig, the authors of We Win, They L…

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What Does Nuclear Deterrence Look Like? | Bob Peters 21:25

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A critical component of America’s national defense is nuclear weaponry. However, whether the American arsenal is up to the task of deterring global forces like China, Russia, and Iran is a topic of debate. What should America do to ensure peace through strength? Heritage Research Fellow for Nuclear Deterrence and Missile Defense Bob Peters explains…

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Drifting Off: Live from the Brooklyn Opera House [PATREON SHOP PREVIEW] 1:02

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patreon.com/DriftingOffwithJoePera/shop Hello Drifters, It’s Joe, with a note for the Spring. I hope your April has been good and that you’ve got your garden plotted out. If not, there’s still time and I am glad for that because personally, I’m not sure what to do with the special bean seeds I received from some nice people at my show in Kalamazoo.…

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Controversial Crows call, Bucks’s Bears Driza-Bone, and biased commentary 46:53

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On today's show: AFL.com.au's Riley Beveridge on Essendon's close away win over Adelaide and the controversial moment on the final siren Melbourne Storm have yet another late win and Meg Lanning's open and honest comments about her health Will has his eye on a particular item at Nathan Buckley's memorabilia auction Rabs & Sarah have some advice for…

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Why Does America Need a New Defense Budget? | Wilson Beaver, Alex Velez-Green & Bob Peters 21:50

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Conservatives have serious questions about the Biden Administration’s Defense Budget for 2025. It fails to address the real national defense concerns facing our country Heritage Experts Wilson Beaver, Alex Velez-Green, and Bob Peters explain. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org — A Conservative Defense Budget for Fiscal Ye…

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FULL SHOW | Time to Write the new Tassie Song 54:25

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FULL SHOW | This week we start to come up with ideas on what should be in Tasmania Devils new club song; We go though Essendon's win over the Bulldogs; and we're joined by Dilruk Jayasinha, Michael Chamberlin and Peter Hellier See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Triple M Melbourne

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Why Impeach Secretary Mayorkas? | Lora Ries 11:28

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The articles of impeachment for DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas will make their way to the U.S. Senate this week. The secretary has deceived and caused serious harm to Americans by his unwillingness to enforce border laws. Heritage Director for the Border Security and Immigration Center explains. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@he…

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FULL SHOW | Live From the AFL's Gather Round 52:32

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FULL SHOW | This week we're live from Adelaide for the AFL's Gather Round and we're joined by Brisbane's Oscar McInerney, Ryan Daniels, Nigel Carmody and Lehmo. Plus, Will and Rabs share some of the unusual sightings they've had while in South Australia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Holland Patent Postal Union 12:23

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As you may have heard, Drifting Off is on a brief hiatus. But in the meantime, here's the first episode of Ryan's new project - the Holland Patent Postal Union. The 2nd episode is also live everywhere you get your podcasts. Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3EVtibpTN4cNun9t0Hn3vd Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/holland-patent-po…

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What is Next-Gen Marxism? | Victoria Coates & Mike Gonzalez 34:40

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It is clear to most Americans that a new Marxist ideology has seized hold of our civil institutions. From race essentialism to gender theory in schools, activists are attempting to roll back the most cherished ideals of America. What can we do to stop this. In this episode. Heritage Vice President Victoria Coates interviews Heritage Fellows Mike Go…

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Why Think Twice About the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse? | Steve Bradbury 17:59

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In the early morning of Tuesday, March 26, the Francis Scott Key Bridge on the Patapsco River in Baltimore, MD collapsed following an impact from a container ship. As of this writing, several individuals are missing and may be deceased. The tragic accident will also result in major logistical and economic disruptions. But there’s more reason to be …

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FULL SHOW | Start Your Engines... We're Trackside at the F1s 49:28

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FULL SHOW | Today we're live from the Rolex Australian Grand Prix 2024 we're we catch up with V8 champion, Jamie Whincup and former F1 Aerodynamicist and now owner of Lune Croissanterie, Dr Kate Reid; Plus we review the first two games of round two and preview the remainder of the round See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Is Congress “Banning” TikTok? | Jake Denton 15:52

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This week, the House of Representatives passed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act by an overwhelming majority. Some are saying that this bill will result in the banning of the popular social media app TikTok. But the truth is more complicated. Jake Denton, Research Associate in the Tech Policy Center at the …

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FULL SHOW | Sports Interrupted and Will's West Coast Deep Dive 46:24

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FULL SHOW | This week we're joined by Simon Maddern, Matt Shirvington and Sydney's Will Hayward; We've discovered that bees don't like sport; and Will takes a deep dive on the West Coast Eagles song See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Triple M Melbourne

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What Did Congress Miss About Robert Hur’s Report? | Mike Howell 17:52

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This week, Congress held a hearing on Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report on Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents. The situation is one that is closely tied with influence-peddling in the Biden family, but has Congress made that connection clear enough. Executive Director of The Heritage Foundation’s Oversight Project explains. — Have thoug…

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FULL SHOW | It's a Hot One! 43:51

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FULL SHOW | It's a hot day in Melbourne and we've hot some ideas for keeping your cool; We also discuss Carlton's comeback win over Brisbane and Melbourne Storm keeping their winning streak alive; Plus we're joined by Harry Perryman from the Giants; Neil Balme from Richmond; and Abbey Holmes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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How Did the Supreme Court’s Decision Defend Millions of Voters? | Hans von Spakovsky 14:35

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The Supreme Court handed down a unanimous decision on Monday, March 4, ruling that the state of Colorado did not have the authority to remove Donald Trump from the presidential ballot. This decision is a win for representative democracy, the Constitution, and voters across the country. Heritage Senior Legal Fellow Hans von Spakovsky explains. — Hav…

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FULL SHOW | New Legends for 2024! 54:37

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FULL SHOW | Triple M's Dead Set Legends is back for 2024, and this year we have three new legends for your Saturday Morning - Sarah Olle, Will Ralston and Ryan Warren. This morning we're joined by Ryan Daniels to previews the upcoming AFL Season; we cross to Las Vegas and speck to Aaron Woods from the Manly Sea Eagles ahead of the NRL Season opener…

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Why is the United States Only the 25th Most Free Country in the World? | Derrick Morgan 14:06

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The Index of Economic Freedom is an annual report published by the Heritage Foundation, analyzing the degree of economic freedom in 184 economies around the world. Concerningly, this year’s edition, the 30th, registered a 23-year low in the global economic freedom rating, and has seen the United States’ rating, ranked 25th of the countries included…

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Why Not Send More Aid to Ukraine? | Wilson Beaver 12:09

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The Biden Administration’s national security supplemental budget request contains over $60 billion in aid for Ukraine. Senior Policy Analyst Wilson Beaver, from the Allison Center for National Security here at the Heritage Foundation, explains why this is not the best of America’s national security resources. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritag…

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Will the U.S. Actually Aid Israel? | Victoria Coaters & Caroline Glick 31:30

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The Biden Administration is seeking aid for Israel, but what does that actually mean? Can Americans hope to actually provide meaningful support for their Israeli allies in their fight against Hamas? Heritage Vice President Victoria Coates sat down with Israeli author and commentator Caroline Glick to find out. — Have thoughts? Let us know at herita…

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How Does It Feel to Be An Israeli Now? | Victoria Coates & Yuli-Yoel Edelstein 27:46

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Yuli-Yoel Edelstein served as Speaker of the Israeli Knesset from 2013 to 2020. He was as shocked as the rest of the world by the violence of October 7th and the war that has followed. He sat down with Heritage Vice President Victoria Coates to talk about the effects of the war and Israel’s place within the world. — Have thoughts? Let us know at he…

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Why Aren't Big Tech Companies Protecting Kids? | Annie Chestnut Tutor 14:37

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This week, Congress has summoned leaders of America’s biggest social media companies to Washington to testify on child safety. Dangers abound for the users of Tiktok, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and others. Annie Chestnut Tutor, Policy Analyst for the Tech Policy Center at The Heritage Foundation, joins the podcast to explain. — Have thoughts? L…

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What's Next for School Choice? | Corey DeAngelis & Jason Bedrick 26:03

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School choice is experiencing a groundswell of support from parents ready to step up to the plate for their kids’ education. But what’s next for the surge in school choice? Heritage Research Fellow Jason Bedrick and School Choice advocate Corey DeAngelis explain. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org — Find Jason Bedrick on …

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Ep. 12: Australia and its Greatest Horse ft. Cut Worms 31:05

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Drifting Off Live in Brooklyn, February 24th: https://wl.seetickets.us/event/joe-pera/578625?afflky=Murmrr I am excited to share with you this new episode, a trip to a place where it is currently summer, Australia. Not that you and I are afraid of the cold but a number of coincidences have been pointing me towards that weird southern continent late…

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Why is the Heritage President Attending the World Economic Forum? | Dr. Kevin Roberts 15:56

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Dr. Kevin Roberts will be attending the World Economic Forum to speak on a panel this year. Why would the Heritage Foundation engage with an event that is so hostile to American values? Dr. Roberts explains. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org — Find Dr. Kevin Roberts on X: https://twitter.com/KevinRobertsTX Dr. Roberts’ A…

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What is At Stake in the Taiwanese Election? | Michael Cunningham 22:23

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Taiwan is a small country off the coast of mainland China, known for microchips and deterring Chinese aggression. Now, it is facing a possibly pivotal election. Research Fellow Michael Cunningham explains what is happening and how it could matter for Americans. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org — Find Michael Cunningham …

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Why is Energy Consumption a Good Thing? | Kevin Dayaratna 15:00

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Access to clean, abundant energy translates to better outcomes for everybody. Heritage Chief Statistician, Data Scientist, and Senior Research Fellow Kevin Dayaratna explains why it’s a bad idea to artificially restrict energy consumption in the US and around the world. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org — Find more about…

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Why is Christmas So Expensive This Year? | EJ Antoni 22:25

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Inflation is hitting Americans hard this Christmas season, with high prices across the board. Research Fellow EJ Antoni joins the podcast to explain why inflation continues to be so pervasive and what we can do about it. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org — Follow EJ Antoni on X at: https://twitter.com/RealEJAntoni The PN…

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With Abortion Pills, What Comes Next? | Dr. Christina Francis 17:54

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More than half of abortions in the U.S. are caused by chemical abortions. Dr. Christina Francis of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists explains why it matters and what we should do. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org — Follow Dr. Francis on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrFrancis4Life Ameri…

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