Best Radio Sputnik Podcasts (2024)

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Crowdstrike Catastrophe, Trump Rambles at RNC, Tel Aviv Strike, Biden's 11th Hour 1:56:31

6h ago1:56:31

1:56:31

Technologist and cohost of the CovertAction Bulletin podcast Chris Garaffa joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss this morning’s global IT meltdown, what cybersecurity company Crowdstrike did to trigger the disaster, how Crowdstrike promises to fix the issue and how long it will take, and the national security implications …

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Democrats Call for Biden to Drop Out, While Republicans Rally Around Trump at RNC 1:54:25

8h ago1:54:25

1:54:25

The Backstory began Friday's show with Rachel hosting political commentator and radio host Misty Winston on the topic of the growing push for President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 race, as 30 Democrats in Congress publicly call for the president to step aside, and questions mount as to who would replace him. Rachel then spoke to journalist an…

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Disco Dice - The Sputnik Disko - Session 261 2:00:03

5h ago2:00:03

2:00:03

Best Discohouse and Clubgrooves by Disco Dice 2hours live on Air on Radio MDR Sputnik (Germany) DISCO DICE / Dj Team - Germany www.discodice.de Mgmt: Marco Benitz bkng: www.dnrg-mgmt.de mobil: +49 177 2504210 bookings: marco@dnrg-mgmt.de Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discodicedj Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discodicedj Bandcamp: https:…

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Top Democrats Urge Biden to Drop Out of 2024 Election 1:53:36

9h ago1:53:36

1:53:36

Rachel opened Thursday's show with award-winning cartoonist Ted Rall, who discussed the mounting pressure against US President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential election. Political commentator and lawyer Tyler Nixon helped round out the hour with a discussion on Donald Trump's upcoming speech, his first since the July 13 assassination …

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Biden Faces Increased Pressure to End Campaign as Polls Reveal Unfavorable Outcomes 1:53:28

10h ago1:53:28

1:53:28

Rachel opened the show on Wednesday by speaking to human rights and labor lawyer Dan Kovalik about the growing rift between Democrats over Joe Biden's mental fitness ahead of the 2024 election. Syndicated radio host and political scientist Dr. Wilmer Leon would join Rachel later in the hour to discuss day three of the Republican National Convention…

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China Suspends US Arms Talks, Biden Teases SCOTUS Reform, RNC Updates 1:52:29

7h ago1:52:29

1:52:29

Former US diplomat and former senior foreign policy advisor Jim Jatras joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the suspension of arms control talks between the US and China, why Germany would be cutting its planned funding for Ukraine, whether the trajectory of US foreign policy can really be changed at the ballot box, the p…

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Elon Musk to Donate $45 Million to Republican PAC as Tide Turns for Trump 1:54:21

9h ago1:54:21

1:54:21

Rachel began Tuesday's show with Perspective host Scottie Nell Hughes, as they discussed the latest from the Republican National Convention, along with the latest news about Elon Musk pledging $45 million a month to a GOP political action committee. Keeping up with the RNC-themed topics, Rachel spoke to journalist Fiorella Isabel about Donald Trump…

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JD Vance to Run With Trump, Biden on NBC, Secret Service SNAFU 1:50:24

7h ago1:50:24

1:50:24

Technologist and cohost of the CovertAction Bulletin podcast Chris Garaffa discusses the FBI gaining access to the Trump shooter’s phone, reports that it has never been easier for police to break into Americans’ phones, the massive AT&T hack that was nearly overshadowed by the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, reports tha…

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Trump Assassination Attempt, GOP Convention Starts, Classified Docs Case Dropped 1:57:11

9h ago1:57:11

1:57:11

Retired FBI agent and former Minneapolis Division legal counsel Coleen Rowley joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the investigations beginning into the assassination attempt on Trump at a Pennsylvania rally, what is going on inside the Secret Service after a major failure to prevent the shooting in the first place, the r…

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JD Vance Slated as Trump's VP Nominee 1:54:26

9h ago1:54:26

1:54:26

Rachel began this week's edition of The Backstory by interviewing journalist and author Peter Coffin on the topic of the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania over the weekend. Following a discussion on the assassination attempt, Rachel spoke to lawyer and political commentator Tyler Nixon about Donald Trump's …

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Biden’s Uneven Presser, Millionaire Tax Delinquency, Orban-Trump Meeting 1:53:51

12h ago1:53:51

1:53:51

International geopolitical consultant, global speaker and author Dr. David Oualaalou joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss President Joe Biden’s choice to spend an hour of prime time slapping himself on the back over issues voters couldn’t care less about, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's trip to Mar-a-Lago to speak…

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France's Macron Positions Himself as Kingmaker After High Stakes Election 1:54:29

12h ago1:54:29

1:54:29

Rachel began the last show of the week with a discussion on the future of US President Joe Biden's candidacy amid growing calls for him to drop out of the 2024 election. Radio host and political commentator Misty Winston broke down Biden's speech at the NATO summit and the current state of the Democratic Party. Following a discussion on Biden's can…

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NATO Slams China, Beryl's Wake, Biden Defiant, US Terrorism 1:54:27

1d ago1:54:27

1:54:27

Belfast-based political commentator and socialist activist Phil Kelly joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the provocative language toward China in the NATO summit’s final communique, NATO's plans to increase global defense spending, more orders by Israeli forces to evacuate Gaza City though not part of the strip seems sa…

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New US Election, New RussiaGate Allegations 1:52:18

6d ago1:52:18

1:52:18

The Backstory began on Thursday with Rachel discussing the latest from the NATO summit with attorney and DD Geopolitics co-host John Jackman. In the last hour of the show, Rachel was joined by international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda, who discussed the US decision to move cruise missiles to Germany. The show would conclude with aut…

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Pelosi on Biden Candidacy, Seoul and NATO, Sahel Alliance Formed 1:53:05

2d ago1:53:05

1:53:05

Independent investigative journalist Christopher Helali discusses the mood among NATO members during the alliance’s summit in Washington, remarks directed by President Joe Biden toward Russia and China at the summit, plans for the future of Ukraine and the future of the conflict in that country, reports confirming that Israel implemented a military…

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NATO Summit, Trump's VP Options, Biden's Candidacy and Gaza 1:53:55

3d ago1:53:55

1:53:55

Rachel began Wednesday's show by hosting economic analyst Tom Luongo, who discussed US President Joe Biden's health ahead of the 2024 election. Following a discussion on Biden's candidacy, Rachel spoke to political strategist and Fault Lines co-host Melik Abdul about Donald Trump's potential running mate for the 2024 election. Founder of DD Geopoli…

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Biden's Health Becomes Hot Topic at NATO Summit 1:54:12

4d ago1:54:12

1:54:12

The Backstory began on Tuesday with podcast host and journalist Craig 'Pasta' Jardula speaking to Rachel about the latest from Capitol Hill, where several politicians are calling for US President Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race. Following a discussion on the 2024 election, Rachel switched gears to the NATO Summit. Writer Nebojsa Mali…

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DC NATO Summit, Climate Resiliency, Medicare Advantage Fraud 1:55:00

7d ago1:55:00

1:55:00

Canadian author and activist Yves Engler Yves Engler joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss this week’s NATO summit in Washington DC, the different excuses the bloc offers to postpone Ukrainian membership, how members are pressuring Canada to increase military spending, whether NATO needs to “Trump-proof” itself, and whethe…

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World Leaders Converge at Opposite Ends of the Globe 1:53:25

5d ago1:53:25

1:53:25

Rachel kicked off this week's edition of The Backstory with author, journalist and podcast host, Peter Coffin, as the two discussed Joe Biden's potential decision to bow out of the 2024 election. Following a discussion on Biden's candidacy, Rachel shifted gears to Moscow, where Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Russian President Vladimir…

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Biden Can't Shake Age Concerns, French Left Stuns Le Pen 1:56:16

5d ago1:56:16

1:56:16

CEO of the nonprofits Real Progressives and Modern Monetary Theory activist Steve Grumbine joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss Joe Biden’s refusal to get out of the presidential race, even as more and more members of his own party call for him to do so. He also breaks down who could have success as a replacement candidat…

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Labour Reclaims UK Parliament, Orban in Moscow, Ecuador’s Anti-IMF Protests 1:52:41

8d ago1:52:41

1:52:41

Labor attorney, human rights activist and author Daniel Kovalik joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and Ben Zinevich to discuss the landslide victory of the UK Labour Party and what the overall results of the election say about the British electorate, Hungarian leader Viktor Orban’s back-to-back visits to Kiev and Moscow, reports that Israel is once…

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State of US Economy, Zelensky's Support Running Dry, Israel and Hezbollah on Path to War 1:53:26

12d ago1:53:26

1:53:26

In the first hour of the show, Rachel spoke to world-renowned economist and professor, Dr. Richard Wolff, about the state of the U.S. economy, with a focus on its position in the world. Rachel then spoke to former Ukrainian diplomat and whistleblower, Andrii Telizhenko, about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's dwindling support, as he tries t…

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Biden Allegedly 'Weighing Options' Ahead of 2024 Election 1:54:30

13d ago1:54:30

1:54:30

The Backstory would begin on Wednesday with some breaking news regarding U.S. President Joe Biden's possible decision to drop out of the 2024 election. Rachel was joined by political commentator and radio host Misty Winston, who helped dissect this latest story from the NYT. Rachel would then speak to independent journalist and co-host of Convo Cou…

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Covering the Conventions 3:33

9d ago3:33

3:33

Find me and the show on social media. Click the following links or search @DrWilmerLeon on X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube! FULL TRANSCRIPT: Announcer (00:06): Connecting the dots with Dr. Wilmer Leon, where the analysis of politics, culture, and history converge. Wilmer Leon (00:15): Welcome to the Connecting the Dots podcast with Dr. …

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Presidential Immunity, Hungary’s Orban in Kiev, Dems Mull Biden Swap 1:54:19

11d ago1:54:19

1:54:19

Professor of law and public policy at Cornell University Robert Hockett joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss Monday’s Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity, why it has sparked such outcry and how the Biden administration could respond, how a series of anti-regulation court decisions could reshape American societ…

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New Election Poll Reveals Biden is Losing More Than Donors 1:53:21

11d ago1:53:21

1:53:21

To begin Tuesday's show, Rachel spoke to former US congressman Alan Grayson about the aftermath of the first presidential debate, which saw incumbent Joe Biden many question his mental fitness ahead of the November election. Rachel was then joined by lawyer and political commentator, Tyler Nixon, who discussed the latest USA Today election poll. In…

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Trump Scores Important Immunity Victory as Election Cycle Ramps Up 1:53:52

15d ago1:53:52

1:53:52

Rachel began the new week with lawyer and political commentator, Steve Gill, who discussed the SCOTUS ruling on former US President Donald Trump's immunity from his criminal charges. Rachel was then joined by syndicated author, radio host and cartoonist, Ted Rall, who spoke to her about the first round results in the French elections. Independent j…

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SCOTUS on Trump Immunity, French Elections, Prison Deaths, Debate Fallout 1:53:42

12d ago1:53:42

1:53:42

Former US diplomat, and former senior foreign policy advisor Jim Jatras joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity, the results of French elections this weekend and what the runoff elections could produce, expectations of the Iranian presidential elections, Israeli leaders pus…

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SCOTUS January 6 Ruling, Biden Struggles During Debate, NATO in Arc 1:51:46

15d ago1:51:46

1:51:46

International geopolitical consultant, global speaker, and author Dr. David Oualaalou joins Misfits hosts John Kiriakou and Ben Zinevich to discuss Iranian voters heading to elections, how Iranian voters choices are influenced by the possibility of Trump’s White House return, Iranians considering that the United States may refuse to ever lift sanct…

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SCOTUS Rulings, First Presidential Debate, Iranian Election and Lebanese-Israeli Border Conflict 1:53:22

21d ago1:53:22

1:53:22

Rachel kicked off the last show of the week by hosting the Executive Director of the Ron Paul Institute of Peace and Prosperity, Daniel McAdams, on the topic of the first presidential debate, which saw President Joe Biden and Republican challenger Donald Trump square off in the first highly anticipated event of the election cycle. Following the dis…

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First Presidential Debate Pits Political Rivals Trump and Biden 1:53:26

16d ago1:53:26

1:53:26

Rachel began Thursday's show by hosting political consultant and the Vice President of the Ronald Reagan Club, Robert Hornak, on the topic of the first presidential debate. Lawyer and political commentator, Steve Gill, then joined the show to discuss the latest SCOTUS rulings, which included several imperative issues. To begin the last hour of the …

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Supreme Court Rulings, First Presidential Debate, Bolivia Coup Attempt 1:50:20

16d ago1:50:20

1:50:20

Adjunct Professor and Former General Counsel of the NAACP Kim Keenan joins Misfits hosts John Kiriakou and Ben Zinevich to discuss today’s Supreme Court rulings handed down, including decisions on abortion and Trump presidential immunity, what to expect from tonight's first presidential debate between Biden and Trump, what each candidates strategy …

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Julian Assange and the Cost of Truth: How WikiLeaks Changed the World 42:27

16d ago42:27

42:27

Find me and the show on social media. Click the following links or search @DrWilmerLeon on X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube! Our guest this week, Steve Poikenon can be found at his website here. FULL TRANSCRIPT: Dr Leon (00:00): Now, usually I start this part of the show with a question or a few questions, but today I have to make a stat…

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Kenyan Protests, Assange's Homecoming, SCOTUS Ruling and More 1:53:51

17d ago1:53:51

1:53:51

Rachel began Wednesday's show with political scientist and syndicated radio host, Dr. Wilmer Leon. They would discuss the latest US Supreme Court ruling that gives the government the right to censor things deemed disinformation. CIA whistleblower and co-host of Political Misfits, John Kiriakou, then joined the show to discuss Wikileaks founder Juli…

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UK Elections, Kenyan Police in Haiti, Assange Returns to Australia 1:50:55

17d ago1:50:55

1:50:55

International affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda joins Misfits hosts John Kiriakou and Ben Zinevich to discuss the upcoming national elections in the United Kingdom, whether the Tory foreign policy has played a role in their unfavorable polling, the possible rise of once-fringe right-wing politician Nigel Farage, an Israeli court decision ma…

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Julian Assange's Plea Deal, ICC Hypocrisy, Trump and Biden Tied in New Poll 1:54:27

18d ago1:54:27

1:54:27

Rachel began Tuesday's show with journalist and co-host of The Final Countdown, Angie Wong. Angie broke down the latest NYT poll that showed Joe Biden and Donald Trump deadlocked at 46% for the 2024 presidency. Radio host and political commentator, Misty Winston, then spoke to Rachel about Wikileaks founder Julian Assange's decision to accept a ple…

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Julian Assange Freed, Kenyan Anti-IMF Protests, Hollywood in Decay? 1:52:57

21d ago1:52:57

1:52:57

Journalist and writer for Shadowproof.com Kevin Gosztola joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the release and plea deal settled by Julian Assange, how the United States failed to extradite Assange, and whether there is any likelihood Assange will face more charges by the United States. Spokesperson for Black Hive Anthony …

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Russia Demands Answers After Ukraine Uses US-Supplied Missiles to Strike Sevastopol 1:54:00

19d ago1:54:00

1:54:00

Rachel began The Backstory on Monday by hosting political analyst and co-host of The Convo Couch, Craig 'Pasta' Jardula, on the topic of CNN cutting off the Donald Trump campaign spokesperson after she called them out for their bias. Author and syndicated cartoonist, Ted Rall, then joined The Backstory to discuss the French elections, where Marine …

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South Korea Mulls Arming Ukraine, TikTok Takes on US and More 1:53:27

22d ago1:53:27

1:53:27

Rachel began the last show of the week by hosting journalist and podcaster, Peter Coffin, on the topic of the U.S. government vs TikTok, as the social media platform fights to remain inside the country. RT journalist and reporter, Manila Chan, then joined the show to discuss the upcoming presidential debate on CNN. Journalist and writer for RT.com,…

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Washington Post Chaos, CNN Campaign Collusion, Amazon Health Care 1:54:39

27d ago1:54:39

1:54:39

Author, political scientist and host of the American Exception podcast Aaron Good joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the abrupt departure of a freshly appointed Washington Post editor before he even began the job, what President Joe Biden and the Democrats believe to be a winning strategy against former President Donald…

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Possible War in Lebanon, Putin in Vietnam and More 1:54:25

23d ago1:54:25

1:54:25

Rachel began Thursday's show with syndicated cartoonist and author, Ted Rall, who discussed the potential changes to the US' Selective Service System. Lawyer and political commentator, Tyler Nixon, would then join the show to discuss the House Ethics Committee's investigation into Matt Gaetz. Geopolitical analyst George Szamuely would help kick off…

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Church-State Crisis, Continental Water War, Russia-NK Pact 1:53:36

28d ago1:53:36

1:53:36

International affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the mutual defense agreement signed between Russia and North Korea, what the language of the agreement commits the two countries to, how hunger for artillery shells is shaping the Ukraine conflict, the response in the rest of East…

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Russia's Nuclear Sub in Cuba: What It Means for the U.S. 34:01

25d ago34:01

34:01

Find me and the show on social media. Click the following links or search @DrWilmerLeon on X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube! FULL TRANSCRIPT: Wilmer Leon (00:00): There have been tensions between the US and its neighbor 90 miles to the South Cuba since 19 59, 65 years. Why? And are there indications that changes on the horizon or will th…

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Boeing CEO Testifies, US Pollution Crises, Veterans' Healthcare 1:36:04

29d ago1:36:04

1:36:04

Founder of aviation consulting firm Mackey International Keith Mackey joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the Congressional testimony of Boeing CEO David Calhoun this week, the failures and errors on Boeing’s part over the last few years, what it would take for Boeing to clean up its act, and whether Boeing can survive t…

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White House Cancels Netanyahu's Meeting in Protest of Latest Video 1:50:36

24d ago1:50:36

1:50:36

Rachel began Wednesday's show by hosting GOP strategist and co-host of Fault Lines, Melik Abdul, on the topic of the House Ethics Committee's investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz's alleged sexual misconduct, drug use and improper gifts. Following the discussion on Gaetz, Rachel spoke to geopolitical analyst and author, KJ Noh, about Russian President…

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Putin Begins Asia Trip in DPRK as Russia Strengthens Ties in the Far East 1:54:13

25d ago1:54:13

1:54:13

Rachel began Tuesday's show by interviewing the Resident Fellow at the Center for Immigration Studies, Andrew Arthur, on the topic of the new Joe Biden policy to protect the undocumented spouses of migrants and allow them to remain in the US. Rachel then spoke to political analyst and co-host of The Convo Couch, Craig 'Pasta' Jardula, about the upc…

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Biden Immigration Action, EU Upheaval, Heat Crisis 1:51:24

1M ago1:51:24

1:51:24

Political and foreign affairs analyst Dr. Kenneth Surin joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss the snap elections in France as left and right wing forces seek power, French President Emmanuel Macron’s attempt to silence independence activists in New Caledonia, how the conflict in Ukraine is affecting German politics, why NA…

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Netanyahu Dissolves War Cabinet as Rift With Gantz Grows 1:53:55

25d ago1:53:55

1:53:55

In the first segment of The Backstory, Rachel spoke to award-winning cartoonist and the co-host of The Final Countdown, Ted Rall, about the Surgeon General's push to put warnings on social media platforms. Following a discussion on social media, Rachel turned her attention to the so-called "Ukraine peace summit". She was joined by international rel…

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Netanyahu Dissolves War Cabinet, Former NSA Head Joins Open AI 1:54:06

1M ago1:54:06

1:54:06

Writer and journalist Daniel Lazare joins Misfits hosts Michelle Witte and John Kiriakou to discuss changes in the Israeli government, what to expect from the war over the next couple of months, what reception Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will get on Capitol Hill, the ongoing controversy over the Washington Post’s new leadership, Russi…

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War Looms Along Lebanese-Israeli Border as Gaza Conflict Rages 1:54:14

29d ago1:54:14

1:54:14

Rachel began the final show of the week by hosting radio host and political commentator Misty Winston on the topic of the G7 Summit, which they discussed in length, highlighting the pointless nature of hosting a meeting just days after four of the leaders met in France. Following the discussion on the G7 Summit, Rachel spoke to lawyer and political…

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