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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe is a weekly science podcast discussing the latest science news, critical thinking, bad science, conspiracies and controversies. -The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe: Your escape to reality - Produced by SGU Productions, LLC: https://www.theskepticsguide.org
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Every episode we blast anyone who gets in our way. We bring critical thinking, skepticism, and irreverence to any topic that makes the news, makes it big, or makes us mad. It’s skeptical, it’s political and there is no welcome mat.
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Your home for analysis of and commentary on the news with Jesse Dollemore and Brittany Page!
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The latest medical news, analysis and reporting. (Updated periodically) PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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Join Thomas for some critical thinking on questions of science, philosophy, skepticism and politics. These serious topics are discussed with some serious guests, but in an entertaining and engaging way! This is not your typical interview podcast; it’s a friendly dialogue, conducted thoughtfully and with plenty of humor. It's Serious Inquiries Only; but like, not boring or anything.
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The Peabody Award-winning On the Media podcast is your guide to examining how the media sausage is made. Hosts Brooke Gladstone and Micah Loewinger examine threats to free speech and government transparency, cast a skeptical eye on media coverage of the week’s big stories and unravel hidden political narratives in everything we read, watch and hear.
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A podcast that takes a skeptical and sometimes sarcastic view of the mass media and government propaganda news.
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information and opinions on money, politics and Religion. All the things you should not discuss with your family.
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The Podcast from Australia for Science and Reason. Join Richard Saunders and his team of reporters for your weekly dose of skeptical news and interviews, reports and comments. Past guests have included, James Randi, Stephen Fry, Tim Minchin, Eugenie Scott, Dr Phil Plait, Michael Marshall, Dr Steve Novella, Dr Pamela Gay, Jon Ronson, Dr Ben Goldacre, Simon Singh, Prof. Richard Wiseman, Dick Smith, Banachek, Prof. Chris French, George Hrab, Tim Ferguson, Dr Paul Willis and many, many more. Fea ...
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Charting The Rise Of A Multipolar World Order Philip Pilkington is an unorthodox macroeconomist. Andrew Collingwood is an equally skeptical journalist. Lately, both have realised that - post-Ukraine, post-Afghanistan withdrawal - the old, unipolar, US-led world order is in its death throes. In its wake, something new is being born. But what shape will that take? That will depend on a combustible combination of economics and geopolitics; trade and military muscle. Each week, our duo take thre ...
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A discussion of all topics as seen through the eyes of a Black Atheist, Skeptic, Humanist, Existentialist
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Tom Sosnoff and Dylan Ratigan reunite for a weekly podcast, ranting on everything from sports and investing to politics and monetary policy.
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Yeah... Nah! is a fortnightly podcast from the New Zealand Skeptics focusing on the latest news of skeptical interest both locally and internationally.
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skepticalleftist/subscribe Promoting critical thinking, social justice, and left wing politics by covering current events and talking to a variety of people. Include the Red Reviews podcast where Justin Clark talks about a book relevent to leftist theory or practice
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Don't have time for a full news hour? Listen to the PBS News Hour, segment by segment. Our full coverage of politics, science, arts, health, national and international news is included in this feed in easy-to-digest 5 to 10 minute segments. Segments are published each night by 9 p.m. Is this not what you're looking for? Don't miss our other podcasts for our full show, Brooks and Capehart, Politics Monday, Brief but Spectacular, and more. Find them in iTunes or in your favorite podcasting app ...
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Power Problems is a bi-weekly podcast from the Cato Institute. Host John Glaser offers a skeptical take on U.S. foreign policy, and discusses today’s big questions in international security with distinguished guests from across the political spectrum. Podcast Hashtag: #FPPowerProblems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to Spaced Out Radio, your nightly journey into the realms of the paranormal, UFOs, ghosts, cryptids, Sasquatch, and Dogman. Broadcasting live from the heart of the unexplained, our show delves deep into the mysterious and supernatural, exploring the strange, the unknown, and the inexplicable. Join us as we navigate through encounters with extraterrestrial beings, sightings of unidentified flying objects, eerie ghostly apparitions, legendary cryptids lurking in the shadows, and the el ...
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A comedian discusses faith, politics, and dogma of all kinds--usually with people who disagree.
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A humorous and informative analysis of conspiracy theories new and old by Josh Addison and Associate Professor of Philosophy (and conspiracy theory theorist) M R. X. Dentith.
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Investor Shayle Kann is asking big questions about how to decarbonize the planet: How cheap can clean energy get? Will artificial intelligence speed up climate solutions? Where is the smart money going into climate technologies? Every week on Catalyst, Shayle explains the world of climate tech with prominent experts, investors, researchers, and executives. Produced by Latitude Media.
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The Skeptic’s Table is a thought-provoking podcast where politics, culture, and personal stories collide. We dive deep into the issues that shape our world, offering fresh perspectives and challenging the status quo. With candid discussions, unexpected insights, and a healthy dose of skepticism, we explore the stories behind the headlines and ask the tough questions. Pull up a chair, grab a drink, and join the conversation.
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Chaos Lever examines emerging trends and new technology for the enterprise and beyond. Hosts Ned Bellavance and Chris Hayner examine the tech landscape through a skeptical lens based on over 40 combined years in the industry. Are we all doomed? Yes. Will the apocalypse be streamed on TikTok? Probably. Does Joni still love Chachi? Decidedly not.
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Believing the Bizarre is a paranormal podcast that dives into the unknown and the unusual every Tuesday. From UFOs and hauntings to conspiracies and cryptids, we discuss a variety of paranormal topics and decide where they land on our Believability Scale - Believable, Viable, Skeptical, or Unbelievable. We also accept and discuss listener-submitted paranormal encounters. If you love creepy stories and horror content mixed with humor and a keen eye, we are the paranormal podcast for you. Chec ...
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This podcast explores the independent investigation of truth.
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A weekly show, broadcast live from Madison, Wis., on 92.1 FM, Saturdays 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Hosted by Dan Barker and Annie Laurie Gaylor, co-presidents, Freedom From Religion Foundation. Slightly irreverent views, news, music and interviews.
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Monday through Friday, Marketplace demystifies the digital economy in less than 10 minutes. We look past the hype and ask tough questions about an industry that's constantly changing.
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Welcome to the Two Skeptical Chaps, with three Skeptical Chaps; Dr Dan, Spike and Ollie. Everything from news, politics, current affairs and social media. Anything that annoys or delights us. And if you are easily offended or underage, you probably shouldn’t be listening. But we want you to!
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Conspiracy theories, melted online communities and cursed media — we pry open the cracks in consensus reality and journey into the hidden worlds below. The QAA Podcast is a mix of reporting, comedy, and history hosted by Jake Rockatansky, Travis View, and Julian Feeld along with co-hosts Annie Kelly, Liv Agar and Brad Abrahams. Formerly known as the QAnon Anonymous podcast.
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Join us every other Thursday to understand how new technologies are shaping the way we live, work, and think. Your Undivided Attention is produced by Executive Editor Sasha Fegan and Senior Producer Julia Scott. Our Researcher/Producer is Joshua Lash. We are a member of the TED Audio Collective.
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‘Good science takes time’: Researcher skeptical autism cause will be found by September
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In a news conference on the rise in autism spectrum disorder, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made no mention of vaccines and instead emphasized the government’s plans to study potential environmental factors. To help put Kennedy's pledge in context, Stephanie Sy spoke with Christine Ladd-Acosta of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Publi…
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Bytes: Week in Review — Meta's antitrust trial, Nvidia's export restraint, and Jack Dorsey's hot take on IP law
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NVIDIA gets caught up in the trade war, the titans of Twitter/X debate intellectual property law — and the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust case against Meta kicks off in court. We're digging into all of it on today's Tech Bytes: Week in Review. Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino speaks with Anita Ramaswamy, columnist at The Information, about…
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Top 8 Conspiracy Theories - Blind Rankings
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What are the top 8 most believable conspiracy theories? It's time for another Blind Rankings! This month, we have to rank the top 8 most believable conspiracies without knowing what is next. How do you rank these conspiracy theories? Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. For updates, news, and …
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April 17/25 - Inside the Paranormal Portal with Brent Thomas
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Brent Thomas is the host and creator of the Paranormal Portal Podcast. Together, Brent shares his personal encounters with ghosts, UFOs and Bigfoot, while telling some of his favourite stories from some of his guests that really blew his mind. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spaced-out-radio--1657874/support.…
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Harvey Sparks is a Pastor From Oklahoma City who believes that his religion is a net positive for society. Michael Regilio is an atheist from Los Angeles and he's not convinced. More at dogmadebate.comBy Serious Circus, Inc
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Investigators say FSU shooter is son of deputy who used mother’s former service weapon
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A shooter at Florida State University in Tallahassee killed two people and injured six more. According to officers, the suspect in custody is a 20-year-old FSU student and the son of a deputy sheriff. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fundersBy PBS News
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Chicago Fed president on Trump’s trade war and threats to fire Powell
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President Trump took aim at Jerome Powell, calling interest rates cuts and saying the Fed Chair's termination “cannot come fast enough.” It comes as his administration's tariffs continue to cause global fallout. The International Monetary Fund warns it expects slower economic growth and higher inflation. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Austan Goolsb…
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News Wrap: Ukraine and European countries push U.S. to take tougher stance on Russia
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In our news wrap Thursday, delegations from Ukraine and other European countries are trying to push the U.S. to take a tougher stance with Russia, Chinese President Xi said Cambodia should "resist protectionism" in an apparent slight against U.S. tariffs and a federal judge ruled Google held an illegal amount of influence over online advertising te…
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Israel deepens assault on Gaza, ordering deadly strikes and blocking aid
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The lead Hamas negotiator for ceasefire talks offered to swap all hostages held in Gaza for an agreed-upon number of Palestinians jailed in Israel. The offer came after Hamas reportedly rejected the latest Israeli proposal. Meantime, airstrikes overnight killed at least 27 Palestinians as the lack of aid into Gaza threatens hundreds of thousands. N…
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Sen. Van Hollen says El Salvador soldiers blocked him from seeing wrongly deported man
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A federal appeals court offered a scathing rebuke of the Trump administration’s handling of the deportation of a Maryland resident to a mega-prison in El Salvador. Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen traveled to the CECOT prison to meet with government officials and push for the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, but he was denied access. The senator jo…
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Los Angeles schools leader explains why he refused to let DHS agents see students
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Officers with the Department of Homeland Security recently attempted to enter elementary schools in Los Angeles but were not allowed in. Agents claim to have been conducting a welfare check, not an immigration enforcement action. School administrators say DHS lied about having permission from caregivers to speak to students. The agency denies that …
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Explaining meme coins and why the joke-inspired cryptocurrencies often crash
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In the up-and-down world of cryptocurrency, so-called meme coins are perhaps the most bewildering. The joke-inspired digital currency is all over the internet with new tokens popping up every day by the thousands. The value of some jumped thanks to viral trends or celebrity endorsements. But most never take off, crash or disappear. Economics corres…
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Exhibition showcases Frank Costantino’s hand-drawn designs that bring buildings to life
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For more than 50 years, architectural illustrator Frank Costantino has been bringing buildings to life with his meticulously hand-drawn project designs. A new exhibition of Costantino’s work is celebrated at one of Boston’s most storied institutions. Special correspondent Jared Bowen of GBH Boston takes a look for our arts and culture series, CANVA…
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This week, we report that Christian nationalism is on full display at all levels of government. After covering national state/church news, FFRF Senior Policy Counsel Ryan Jayne tells us about the many bills, good and bad, that FFRF's Action Fund is tracking in the states (and Puerto Rico). Then, George Mbuagbaw, Acting President of the Humanist Ass…
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Are your bones creaking? Is your back mysteriously acquiring new joints just to ache in fresh and exciting ways? Welcome to adulthood—and welcome back to Chaos Lever. In this episode, Ned and Chris dive into the literal pain of aging and the metaphorical pain of living under the digital thumbs of FAANG companies. We’re talking Facebook, Apple, Amaz…
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Far-Right Influencers Are Hosting a $10K-per-Person Matchmaking Weekend to Repopulate the Earth | WIRED Babysitter checking for monsters finds man hiding under child's bed - CBS News Idaho governor signs bill criminalizing public breast exposure and 'truck nuts' Phoenix teacher arrested after allegedly peeing into a can while at his desk ‘It’s a lo…
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For the 2034 Olympics, Utah wants air taxis instead of Ubers
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Flying cars have been a staple of science-fiction visions of the future for ages. Perhaps most famously in “Back to the Future II.” The film may have overshot the mark a bit with Doc and Marty McFly navigating full-on air highways in 2015. But Utah is pushing for the technology to take off by 2034, when the state hosts the Olympic and paralympic wi…
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Serving data center load with carbon capture
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Big tech’s data center construction boom is fueling a flurry of natural gas development, despite the fuel’s challenges, and it’s complicating big tech’s climate goals. But carbon capture and storage (CCS) could mitigate emissions from those new plants, and hyperscalers could secure low-carbon power while meeting their needs for speed and reliabilit…
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This week, in a special experiment, we've gone live on Twitter Spaces. As Trump's tariffs bite, and the current account deficit zooms to the front of modern political economy, we're revisiting the idea of a new Bancor, a complete resetting of the global monetary system.By Multipolarity
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April 16/26 - Ghosts of the Great White North
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Our main Paranormal man, MERLE from the Paranormal Road Trippers joined us with special guest, Valoree Gregory to discuss the extremely haunted St. Ignatius Hospital in easter Washington State. The condemned hospital is said to host hundred of spirits roaming through the facility. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast…
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Rubio justifies deportation because of "beliefs" Trump defies Supreme Court and Fox News dismisses "Disappear Fear". More at dogmadebate.comBy Serious Circus, Inc
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Challenge to Trump deportations morphs into a battle over executive and judicial power
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What started as a challenge to the Trump administration’s deportation policy has morphed into a battle over executive and judicial power. A federal judge said there is probable cause to hold the administration in criminal contempt after officials defied his orders to turn around planes carrying deported migrants to a mega-prison in El Salvador. Amn…
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News Wrap: DOJ sues Maine over transgender athletes
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In our news wrap Wednesday, the Trump administration sued Maine for allowing transgender athletes to play in women's sports, California is suing the Trump administration over the president's sweeping tariff policy, a military base in Georgia returned to its old name of Fort Benning and a new CDC study says depression has become more common among U.…
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Ahead of 2nd round of nuclear negotiations, U.S. and Iran harden positions
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Iran and the U.S. confirmed that a second round of talks over Iran’s nuclear program would take place this weekend in Rome. But at the same time, both the U.S. and Iran have hardened their negotiating positions after describing the first round as constructive. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fund…
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NLRB whistleblower claims Musk’s DOGE potentially caused significant security breach
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The National Labor Relations Board protects workers' right to organize and investigates unfair labor practices. A whistleblower complaint filed by an IT staffer claims Elon Musk and his DOGE team gained access to sensitive data that could have led directly to a “significant cybersecurity breach.” Amna Nawaz discussed more with NLRB whistleblower Da…
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What research reveals about the rise in autism diagnoses and why vaccines aren’t the cause
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledged to find out what's driving the country's rise in autism spectrum disorder after a new CDC report said that rate had continued to climb. There are reports that the CDC plans to study a supposed connection between autism and vaccines, despite dozens of studies showing no connection between the two. Ali R…
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What research reveals about the rise in autism diagnoses and why vaccines aren’t the cause
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledged to find out what's driving the country's rise in autism spectrum disorder after a new CDC report said that rate had continued to climb. There are reports that the CDC plans to study a supposed connection between autism and vaccines, despite dozens of studies showing no connection between the two. Ali R…
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‘Good science takes time’: Researcher skeptical autism cause will be found by September
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In a news conference on the rise in autism spectrum disorder, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made no mention of vaccines and instead emphasized the government’s plans to study potential environmental factors. To help put Kennedy's pledge in context, Stephanie Sy spoke with Christine Ladd-Acosta of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Publi…
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A look at the Trump administration’s efforts to slash public media funding
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The Trump administration wants to cut the federal funds that support public media. It would impact NPR, PBS and the roughly 1,500 local public media stations across the country. The White House drafted a memo that could make those cuts happen soon. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…
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Activist provides support for Sudanese refugees terrorized by sexual violence
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Amid Sudan's brutal civil war, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are using sexual violence to terrorize women and girls from non-Arab ethnic groups. These war crimes have sparked international outrage. Special correspondent Neha Wadekar and filmmaker Zoe Flood, with the support of the International Women’s Media Foundation, spoke with survivors…
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Nations have different types of power. One is economic. Another is influence or soft power that comes from goodwill. We attract the best and brightest from around the world to go to our schools. We draw in capital because our markets are the best and most liquid. But as Chairman Powell said today in Chicago, the impact of the current economic polic…
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Can the U.S. get around China's restrictions on rare earth minerals?
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China is responsible for most of the world’s processing of rare earth metals and minerals, but its new export restrictions have raised the stakes for U.S. efforts to build its own supply chain and processing industry. Barbara Arnold, a professor of mining engineering at Penn State, says there are options, but they require time, development and inve…
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April 15/25 - The UFO Perspective with Courtney Marchesani
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Courtney Marchesani comes in to discuss the latest news in the UFO world. Going in depth into the age of disclosure. The latest interview between Jesse Michels and Dr. Steven Greer. As well as control of this 'NEW' UFO narrative. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spaced-out-radio--1657874/support.…
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The Coding Language Caught in DOGE's Crosshairs
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Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, has been edged out of the headlines this past week, or so, by the administration’s current flirtation with a constitutional crisis. But the DOGE team is still busy. One project on the office's agenda, originally reported by WIRED late last month, is to rewrite the Social Security Administrat…
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Judge presses Trump administration on why it hasn’t returned wrongfully deported man
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A federal judge told Justice Department lawyers to cancel vacation as she launched rapid discovery in the case of a wrongfully deported man. Judge Paula Xinis scolded the Trump administration for doing “nothing” to facilitate Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release from El Salvador’s custody and return him to the United States. White House correspondent Lau…
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