Best Straight Down The Middle Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 67: Making the Case for NATO 36:47

14d ago36:47

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With the NATO Summit, celebrating 75 years of this alliance, coming up in July, it is an important time to continue to make the case for the importance of NATO. While some question the usefulness of this alliance, the undeniable fact is that having a strong set of allies in the world sets the United States apart from its competitors. Russia and Chi…

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Episode 66: Pakistan's Role in the World 29:18

1M ago29:18

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For the past 77 years, since the founding of Pakistan at the partition of British held India, the United States and Pakistan have worked together to try and bring stability to this region of the world. As the fifth largest country in the world, as measured by population, and sitting at a geopolitical strategic crossroads, Pakistan remains an import…

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Episode 65: What U.S. Support Means to Ukraine 34:28

2M ago34:28

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On the heels of the latest aid package for Ukraine from the United States, the Global in the Granite State reached out to one of our exchange alumni, Member of Parliament Nataliya Pipa, from Ukraine to hear about what life is currently like in the country and what this latest round of support will mean for their ongoing fight against Russia. Provid…

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Episode 64: What Russia Wants out of the Middle East 31:09

3M ago31:09

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While much attention is paid to the illegal invasion of Ukraine by Russia, it is important to note that Russia continues to try and exert influence across the world. This is particularly true across the Middle East, where Russia has tried to center itself as the reliable partner for autocratic leaders throughout the region. Russia has a long histor…

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Episode 63: The Crisis and Hope of Haiti 39:44

4M ago39:44

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Haiti is a country that has suffered through a long, hard history. From disasters, both natural and man-made, the people of Haiti continue to strive to create a bright future for themselves. However, today that goal seems further away than ever and many people would be hard pressed to see the light at the end of the tunnel. How did a land that was …

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Episode 62: Who in the World are the Houthis 36:45

5M ago36:45

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You may have heard the name before, when they burst onto the international scene in the wake of the Arab Spring, challenged the central government and eventually a Saudi led international response. However, with the civil war winding down in Yemen, the Houthis name recognition seemed on the decline. The war in Gaza has brought this group back to th…

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Episode 61: The Weaponization of Migration 37:59

6M ago37:59

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Over the past couple of years the idea of weaponizing migration has come to the forefront, particularly as the current case of Russia enabling migrants to access the Russia Finnish border and Belarus using travel agents to bring migrants to their border with Poland in 2021. However, this "hybrid warfare tactic", as several targeted states have term…

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Episode 60: Government Disfunction Hampers Global Leadership 28:27

9M ago28:27

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The United States of America's government faces a funding deadline of November 17th of this year to pass a full budget or a continuing resolution, or shut down non-essential operations. In what has seemingly become a yearly tradition, the two Parties cannot come together on a number of issues and have missed their self imposed deadline to fund the …

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Episode 59: The Ongoing Crisis in Derna, Libya 31:25

9M ago31:25

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Last month the city of Derna, Libya was destroyed by an intense hurricane that hit the city and surrounding mountains. Two dams, built in the 1970s and not maintained since 2002, burst overnight, sending a 23-foot high wall of water rushing through the city. Over 25% of the city's infrastructure got destroyed and thousands of people were swept out …

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Episode 58: Coup Part Two - Gabon's Turn 35:06

10M ago35:06

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Another month, another African coup led by the Presidential Guard, this time in Gabon. This month we talk with Jean Hakuzimana, a journalist and immigration advocate, who provides insights into why this coup occurred, the challenges that face Gabon, and what this means for the wider region. On August 30th, hours after the election results gave a la…

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Episode 57: Coup are You? Niger's Fate 37:19

11M ago37:19

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In this episode, we delve into the recent coup in Niger, analyzing its implications and underscoring its significance on the global stage. On July 26th, the Presidential Guard took a daring step by placing President Mohamed Bazoum under house arrest, sealing the borders, imposing airspace restrictions, and boldly proclaiming the seizure of power. T…

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Episode 56: Moving A.I. Forward in a Responsible Way 30:57

1y ago30:57

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In this month’s episode we explore the challenges surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the need for global cooperation to minimize potential negative outcomes. By speaking with Ben Porter of Prometheus Endeavor, a technology think-tank, the conversation provides a balanced viewpoint of the challenges and opportunities surrounding the develo…

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Episode 55: What Global Poverty Reduction is Missing 34:22

1y ago34:22

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With over 719 million people across the world living below the international poverty line and the current data indicating the world will miss its target of eliminating poverty by 2030, we dive into the issues facing these efforts, what international organizations are missing, and why it is so important to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal (S…

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Episode 54: Israel at 75 - A Look at the Challenges and Opportunities 34:02

1y ago34:02

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Things have never been easy for the modern state of Israel over the past 75 years, including today where the government faces a wide variety of external and internal pressures. Over the past four years the government has struggled to build a lasting coalition, having five elections in that timeframe and watching countrywide protests erupt over thei…

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Episode 53: Creating a Just Energy Transition 31:10

1+ y ago31:10

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Seemingly forever, the world has debated what to do about climate change. The arguments on both sides are well worn and movement towards incorporating more green technology into the energy system continues to gain momentum. However, as this transition begins, one issue to consider, which has not seen robust public discussion is the idea of bringing…

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Episode 52: Fighting Hate is Your Job, Too 25:01

1+ y ago25:01

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"Never again" has turned into "Again and Again", or "Never Happened". In the wake of the holocaust, the world committed to never forgetting the atrocities and never letting something like this happen again. 75 years later, the world continues to see new genocides begin and concerted efforts to deny that these atrocities ever even happened. As hate …

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Episode 51: Going Global, Changing Lives 30:14

1+ y ago30:14

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Not only do global experiences open your eyes to the world around you, they also help you better understand who you are and they let you explore who you want to be. Whether it is through study abroad, the Peace Corps, agri- or volun-tourism, or any extended trip abroad, you gain so much from engaging with the world, changing your life and the lives…

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Episode 50: This Sticky Issue of Immigration 43:29

1+ y ago43:29

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If you want to start a heated debate, pretty much anywhere in the Western world today, just bring up the topic of immigration. While there are plenty of policy issues that drive partisanship today, few are as sticky as the immigration issue. From the arguments of protecting the border and rule of law, to the need to protect immigrant rights and the…

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Episode 49: The Protests that Changed Chinese Policy 28:22

1+ y ago28:22

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Over the past two years the Chinese Communist Party has worked to keep the COIVD pandemic at bay through a series of policies requiring strict quarantines, sometimes of millions of people at the same time, that reduced the opportunity for community spread. Over the past couple of weeks, the Chinese public has come out into the streets to demand the…

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Masculinity & Femininity, Ahab and Jezebel: Dome Podcast 1:01:08

1+ y ago1:01:08

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Hatim Al Abdissalaam invited me to be on his show "Dome Podcast" to discuss why Masculism and Feminism. Enjoy the show--you can find Dome Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGC3WMuIKnA Also, we are in the process of moving our studio to a new location--the process is taking much longer than expected. We'll be back up and running soon! In…

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Episode 48: Sports and Human Rights: Who is Responsible? 40:50

1+ y ago40:50

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The Global in the Granite State brings you a extra special, bonus episode, through a collaboration with the Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice. In this episode, Dr. Katrina Lantos Swett and Tim Horgan join forces for a dynamic conversation about the complex and often problematic ways in which the world of sports intersects and interacts…

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Episode 48: Finding Another Global Connection in New Hampshire 26:34

1+ y ago26:34

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Throughout our work, the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire tries to identify unique and amazing connections to the world from right here in the granite state. From nonprofits doing work across the globe, to stories of international connections fostered by our global exchange programs, it never ceases to amaze the many ways that granite staters…

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Right Down the Middle with Todd Graves 39:58

1+ y ago39:58

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In this positive episode I spend time with my golf coach and life teacher Todd Graves founder of the Graves Golf Academy. What he and his team has been able to accomplish is simply inspiring. Whether you enjoy golf or not, this episode is loaded with nothing but goodness to be able to follow your dreams. Todd can be reached through his academy on F…

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Why the West went crazy - Dome Podcast 1:04:50

2y ago1:04:50

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Hatim Al Abdissalaam invited me to be on his show "Dome Podcast" to discuss why the west has gone absolutely mad, and the intersect of the LGBT agenda from the West and the Middle East. Enjoy the show--you can find Dome Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p9-ZnXdFC0& Also, we are in the process of moving our studio to a new location--the…

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Episode 47: What the What Between Azerbaijan and Armenia 26:03

2y ago26:03

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As with many other wars and conflicts that grew out of the collapse of the Soviet Union, there is a much deeper history to what is going on between Azerbaijan and Armenia. You have to understand the historical context to understand why these two countries cannot get together and come to a lasting agreement over their border and what to do with Nago…

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Creating Jew, Speech, Baby, and Straight Happy People Free Zones [E302] 43:22

2y ago43:22

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Time Stamps: 'Statement by the Prime Minister on International Safe Abortion Day' 00:00 Jew Free Zones 05:32 Elon Musk Buying Twitter 09:32 OPEC cuts oil output 15:28 Surrey Thought Police 20:14 Value for Value 31:43:11 Weaver and Loom - Mat Fraser 32:52 Outro 42:46 For more detailed notes visit: 302.lucasskrobot.com VALUE FOR VALUE- If you get val…

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Dollar Milkshakes and Woke Lemons [E301] 59:49

2y ago59:49

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VALUE FOR VALUE- If you get value out of this show— support the show in the value that you’ve received. You can do that by visiting the website and giving Fiat currency there OR You can stream bitcoin by listening Podcasting 2.0 Certified apps: Podfriend - Breez - Sphinx – Podstation To find one visit http://newpodcastapps.com and find a player wit…

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Best of Montage [E300] 1:12:02

2y ago1:12:02

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Time Stamps Episode 300 00:00:19 E001 00:02:05 E005 00:03:31 E011 00:04:40 E012 00:05:23 E017 00:05:55 E105 00:06:24 E110 00:07:37 E111 00:10:39 E121 00:12:14 E134 00:13:15 E140 00:13:28 E149 00:14:11 E163 00:14:58 E165 00:19:45 E188 00:23:11 E211 00:25:24 E212 00:28:59 E216 00:33:09 E221 00:36:40 E231 00:40:23 E243 00:42:24 E151 00:43:16 E271 00:5…

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Long live the King, and women watch porn. [E299] 43:26

2y ago43:26

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Time Stamps: The Queen is Dead and Who is watching Porn?? 00:00 Queen Elizabeth II Legacy the good and the bad 00:32 Long live King Charles III is he Muslim? 15:48 Yeah That Makes Sense -- Females watching porn in Saudi? 20:27 Men v Women's porn habits 26:24 Texas Teacher promoting "Minor Attracted Minors" or sarcasm. 31:19 Value for Value 36:19 We…

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Episode 46: The Future of Work is Collaborative 41:00

2y ago41:00

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The nature of work has consistently changed and morphed, through technological innovation and societal upheavals. Currently, the world sees both factors pushing new ways for people to work, as well as what employees value in their work lives. We speak with Kevin Cassidy, Director and Representative to the Bretton Woods and Multilateral Organization…

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ESG = Expanding Socialist Government [E298] 36:07

2y ago36:07

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Time Stamps Expanding Socialist Government 00:00 CNBC Kyle Bass - Manmade energy crisis 07:24 Flatten the curve... 10:02 People locked out of thermostat in Colorado 17:15 No More MEAT 19:53 Trigger warning of a trigger warning 23:16 The Great JK Rowling V Trans Activists Irony 27:09 Weaver and Loom 31:37 For more detailed show notes visit: https://…

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If the world is gonna world . . . why bother? [E297] 46:00

2y ago46:00

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Time Stamps World is gonna world 0:00 Should we personally engage in the craziness of the world? 1:03 Progressive v Liberal 2:58 Role of government? 3:38 What are NOT human rights? 5:05 History lesson on why me must engage 6:37 How the conservative voice drew back in America in the 70s and 80s 13:36 Can you legislate morality? 16:38 Steve Jobs on E…

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You're not "aware"--you're a zombie: 24hr news cycle & infinite scroll [E296] 39:09

2y ago39:09

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Time Stamps For more detailed show notes visit: https://296.lucasskrobot.com VALUE FOR VALUE- If you get value out of this show— support the show in the value that you’ve received. You can do that by visiting the website and giving Fiat currency there OR You can stream bitcoin by listening Podcasting 2.0 Certified apps: Podfriend - Breez - Sphinx –…

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Two wrongs don't make a right, but three leftists do [E295] 53:33

2y ago53:33

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Time Stamps Two wrongs don't make a right 00:00 Intro 00:05:19 Majority rule doesn't make morally right 00:26 Trump is guilty until proven a nazi 01:46 Marxism and postmodernism 03:33 Equity v Equality - Fairness isn't moral. 05:50 How will progressives bring about they dystopia? 11:54 Segments from the Communist Manifesto 16:20 Compromise and abdi…

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You're in a Psyop [E294] 38:30

2y ago38:30

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Time Stamps Psyop 00:00 Trump Raid 02:29 Self fulfilling prophecy of America's Demise 04:37 What America's Great Unwinding would mean for the world. 09:51 Yeah That Makes Sense - The demise of the Education Industrial Complex 18:31 Value for Value 31:23 Weaver and Loom - Issachar 32:40 Closing 37:47 For more detailed show notes visit: https://294.l…

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Episode 45: Understanding the Fall of Sri Lanka 45:56

2y ago45:56

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Over the past few month, Sri Lanka has undergone massive protests that have led to the dissolution of the Cabinet, the resignation of the Prime Minister, and the fleeing of the President. Protests were fueled by rising inflation, inaccessible basic goods, corruption, and a feeling that the government was more interested in serving itself than the p…

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Nancy Pelosi sparks WWIII? Taiwan vs China Signals shift in World Order [E293] 52:43

2y ago52:43

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Time Stamps Nancy Pelosi Starts WWIII and Conservatives Abandon America First 00:00 Green New Deal starts to promote air pollution 00:01:57 Intro 00:03:49 China going ballistic over Taiwan. 00:04:52 Hypocritical Republican Pundits reverse their policy stances against China as they hate Pelosi more. 00:06:01 China Taiwan History Overview 00:09:03 Wo…

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Episode 11 Straight Talk with Neena Perez 32:50

2y ago32:50

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Oh my you ready for some real straight talk? Join me and Neena business coach, pod caster and one powerful voice on activation! I love when someone is not afraid to let it rip and be RAW! Enjoy this special chat with someone that is a straight shooter! Connect with Neena on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neenaperez/…

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Episode 10 Pour Some Sugar On Me! 40:29

2y ago40:29

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Love love love this talk with my new bestie Elaine. What a powerhouse. From the corporate world to bringing light into the entire world with her vision to create a platform that will affect millions of lives! She is the Founder and President of M.A.P.S. Global Events, a childrens books author and publisher and now on a mission to bring wellness int…

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Two principles for success from Ira Glass, a bus station, and an old slow reptile [E292 - remix of E024] 34:13

2y ago34:13

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I've been meditating on the two principles of uprightness and endurance and how they go hand in hand . . . one without the other and the ship is sunk. It seemed fitting to pull a segment out (my favorite segment . . . okay favorite episode) out from the archives due to be laid out with the flu. I've gone back to listen to this show, for my own enco…

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Your days are numbered [E291] 19:09

2y ago19:09

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VALUE FOR VALUE- If you get value out of this show— support the show in the value that you’ve received. You can do that by visiting the website and giving Fiat currency there OR You can stream bitcoin by listening Podcasting 2.0 Certified apps: Podfriend - Breez - Sphinx – Podstation To find one visit http://newpodcastapps.com and find a player wit…

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Episode 44: Russia, Ukraine, & Lithuania, a View from Abroad 27:07

2y ago27:07

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The war in Ukraine continues to rage, despite international efforts to end it. Russia has redefined their end goals, while Ukrainians continue to fight for their homes. NATO and its allies have continued to support the war effort, while punishing Russia through one of the largest sanctions regimes the world has seen. However, other countries contin…

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Georgia Guidestones destroyed by Dutch Farmers? [E290] 53:09

2y ago53:09

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Time Stamps Georgia Guidestone destroyed 00:00 Intro 04:46 UN advocating for world hunger? 05:18 George Kent & Satire 07:04 Capitalism vs NWO post modern Marxism 08:35 Alex Jones reports from Guidestones 09:48 Alex goes off on globalist agenda 13:02 Alex brings historical context to depopulation Darwinism destruction 14:27 Stewardship of the earth …

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Pro Abortion Arguments, Slavery, and a pending Civil War [E289] 1:03:52

2y ago1:03:52

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Time Stamps Roe v Wade goes to it's grave! 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:16 Trigger warning: Forgiveness and wholeness with repentance. 00:06:33 How we view slavery today will be how we view abortion tomorrow 00:09:13 What the Roe v Wade Dobbs v Jackson ruling ACTUALLY means 00:13:55 Laws regulating abortion since British Common Law 00:19:47 Democracy back …

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The Planets Align: Doom and Gloom? But for Whom? [E288] 46:35

2y ago46:35

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Time Stamps: The Planets Align--what is our fate? 00:00 Intro 04:50 Earthquake in Afghanistan 05:47 Is Saudi Joining the Abraham Accords? 07:17 Yeah the makes sense... 09:56 Chris Evans - Islamophobic? 10:08 Science-phobic 13:48 Or, is the tide turning? 17:34 Dr Jordan Peterson - Doctors & Psychotherapists: Butchers & Liars 19:17 Transgendered barr…

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Backwards is the new forwards [E287] 50:12

2y ago50:12

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Time Stamps Backwards is the new forwards 00:00 Intro 05:59 Inflation and fixing relationship with Saudi 06:16 POTUS and FEDs finally admit that inflation exists. 08:19 Will the recession bring deflation and a lost decade? 11:26 Youtube censors out content that quotes and reports on why people think the ways they do from a year ago. 12:39 Respondin…

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Episode 9 Tune Those Muscles w/Denise Cambiotti 42:13

2y ago42:13

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Ahh do I love new modalities that give us the power to tune our bodies. Join me and my friend Denise Cambiotti the muscle testing master. She also delivers a powerful way to deal with...well you'll see. Enjoy and share the episode. More about Denise: Denise loves training and mentoring health professionals to rapidly improve physical potential and …

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Incitement to Violence and the Illusion of Freedom [E286] 52:07

2y ago52:07

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For more detailed show notes visit: https://286.lucasskrobot.com VALUE FOR VALUE- If you get value out of this show— support the show in the value that you’ve received. You can do that by visiting the website and giving Fiat currency there OR You can stream bitcoin by listening Podcasting 2.0 Certified apps: Podfriend - Breez - Sphinx – Podstation …

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Episode 8 Become a Shawshanker? 28:50

2y ago28:50

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Oh this one is juicy! Master this and your positivity will overflow! This changed my life at 11 years old and I honored it then and even more so NOW! Enjoy this my little Shawshanker!By Tony Lucero

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Episode 43: Turkey - Strategic Partner or Strategic Headache 37:08

2y ago37:08

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Over the years, the United States has worked with many different international partners. Some of these partnerships have grown out of a shared sense of values and understanding of the world. Other partnerships have been merely for a narrow set of strategic goals, while ignoring the challenges these partners have posed. Turkey, particularly in the p…

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