Sweden in Focus is The Local’s weekly podcast where we discuss the big news and talking points in Sweden as well as explore and explain the issues that impact life in the country. We also answer your essential questions and look ahead at what’s coming up. In each episode presenter Paul O’Mahony chats about the most important news and must-know information with The Local Sweden’s James Savage, Emma Löfgren, Richard Orange and Becky Waterton. They are frequently joined by other expert commenta ...
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Small bites on Transatlantic Security, NATO, the EU, Russia, and all things Europe. Hosted by Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend at the Center for a New American Security.
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A podcast devoted to helping you make sense of the world around you several craft beers at a time. Barstool regulars include Nick McGuire, Bill Muck and Phil Barker but we are often joined by smarter and more well informed special guests. If you like discussions of good beer and bad politics, this is the podcast for you.
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Politics analysed differently. Providing a fresh perspective on political events, polling and opinion, with special guests and expert thinkers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Swedish Institute of International Affairs (Utrikespolitiska institutet - UI) is an independent institute and a platform for research and information on international relations and foreign policy. The Institute's mission is to inform and enrich the public debate by promoting interest in and knowledge of international relations and foreign policy. This mission is pursued through our research, seminars, Utrikesmagasinet (UI's online forum for analysis and opinion) and by presence in the me ...
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Rendering Unconscious Podcast: Psychoanalysis, Art, Occulture, Politics
Dr. Vanessa Sinclair & Carl Abrahamsson
Rendering Unconscious Podcast & Trapartisan Radio Support our work at Patreon, where we post exclusive content every week: https://www.patreon.com/vanessa23carl Your support is HUGELY appreciated! Rendering Unconscious Podcast is hosted by Dr. Vanessa Sinclair, a psychoanalyst based in Sweden, who works with people internationally. Dr. Sinclair interviews fellow psychoanalysts, psychologists, creative arts therapists, writers, artists, scholars, poets, philosophers and other intellectuals ab ...
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En podd om modern kommunikation. Barbro Fällman, Sveriges mest erfarna retoriktränare och vd för Retorikcentrum i Sverige, och Klara Härgestam, ordförande för Stora Retorikpriset och grundare av Klara Besked Retorik ger sina retorikspaningar, reflektioner och retoriktips. Du hittar oss på instagram @retoriskt där du får retoriktips varje vecka också. A podcast in Swedish about communication skills and modern rhetorics.
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One of Australia's most popular youtube political commentators goes long-form and talks in depth about politics, social issues and a bit of history. Visit us at www.men2podcast.com for more content.
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Democracy in Focus is a new program from New Narratives and Front Page Africa looking at Liberia's governance and democracy. It's a collaboration with reporters from some of Liberia's best reporters with the New Narratives program. Funding is provided by the Swedish and US embassies and the American Jewish World Service. The funders had no say in the program's content.
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Nothing is more important to this born and raised Illinoisan working mom of four small children than the future of this great country. Annie may be a millennial, but she's far from the caricature. Proving that young people can harness attributes of self-determination, hard work, and true conservatism, Annie loves discussing the latest news and events with people of all walks of life. Don't agree? Great! Love what she's saying? Perfect! The Annie Frey Show is Younger. Smarter. Better.
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How do the Nordic nations consistently top international league tables? Between Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland they are the world's best democracy, the best place to be a woman, the best educated people and the happiest. They regularly top UNICEF's child wellbeing index, lead on the Green Transition and have an enduring emphasis on equality that's the envy of the world. Nordic Horizons is a Scottish-based group that's been interested in learning more from our nearest European n ...
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The Wandering Book Collector with host Michelle Jana Chan airs regular conversations with writers exploring what's informed their books and their lives around themes of movement, memory, sense of place, borders, identity, belonging and home. The podcast has welcomed Booker and Pulitzer Prize winners and finalists, such as Bernardine Evaristo, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, Karen Joy Fowler, Carla Power and Maaza Mengiste. The choice of writers is representative of the world around us, naturally. https:/ ...
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CTV Vancouver’s Legislative Bureau Chief takes B.C. politics to the people. This easily digestible podcast blends storytelling with interviews with everyday people, including a lot of family and friends.
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Fashion and apparel. It touches nearly everyone. When its at its best, fashion and apparel is not only functional, but also fun, expressive, sexy, and for some businesses, very profitable. But when it is at its worst, fashion and apparel is superficial, exploitative, polluting and extremely wasteful - in other words the essence of unsustainable consumption. And while it is argued that the industry's rapid growth has created employment opportunities for more than 300 million people worldwide, ...
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A Little Bit of Lagom is a weekly podcast about how to find a more balanced, sustainable and mindful approach to living. Taking inspiration from the Swedish concept of Lagom, loosely translating to “a little bit and not too much”, the podcast explores how this philosophy can be applied to all aspects of your life, to help the planet, help others, and improve your own well-being. A Little Bit of Lagom goes into environmentalism, veganism, work-life balance, health, wellness, cruelty free prac ...
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What do foreigners value most about living in Sweden?
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In this week's Sweden in Focus we speak to an immigration expert about the pros and cons of moving to Sweden for work. Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by Lena Rekdal, founder of the immigration and relocation company Nimmersion. They discuss what immigrants find most appealing about Sweden, how companies and their international employees are…
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Hour 3 - Energy Policy Showdown: GOP vs. Biden Administration and the Rise of 'Blue-Anon"
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In this hour of The Annie Frey Show, guest host Brad Young examines the stark contrasts between Republican and Democratic energy policies. Discover how a potential GOP administration might boost domestic oil and gas production while rolling back green energy subsidies, compared to Biden's focus on electric vehicles and renewable sources. Dive into …
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Diana Furchtgott-Roth: Energy Policy Debate & China's Strategic Gains
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In this hour, guest host Brad Young discusses the stark contrasts between a potential Republican and Biden administration on energy policies, featuring insights from Diana Furchgott-Roth of the Heritage Foundation. They analyze the implications of the Inflation Reduction Act and the impact of electric vehicle mandates, including how these policies …
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Hour 2- Student Loan Forgiveness & Tech Glitch Fallout
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In this hour of The Annie Frey Show, guest host Brad Young discusses the federal appeals court decision on student loan forgiveness and its broader implications. He is joined by George Rosenthal from Throttlenet to delve into a massive tech glitch caused by CrowdStrike's software update, impacting businesses globally. Tune in for expert analysis an…
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The CrowdStrike Software Glitch: Global Impact, Lessons Learned, and Insights from George Rosenthal
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In this episode, we delve into the recent CrowdStrike software update issue that caused a global shutdown and widespread "blue screen of death" incidents. We'll explore the difference between this software glitch and a computer hack or virus, and examine the extensive impact on businesses, hospitals, and organizations worldwide. Special guest Georg…
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Hour 1 - Tackling Biden's Potential Exit and the Fallout
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In this episode of The Annie Frey Show, hosts Brad Young and Ryan Wiggins dive deep into the potential withdrawal of Joe Biden from the presidential race, the impact of political rhetoric on violence, and the shifting dynamics of the 2024 election. They discuss the pressure Biden is facing from Democratic party leaders and his own family to step do…
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Get ready for "Bee or Not The Bee," where we test your ability to distinguish between real news headlines and satire from the Babylon Bee! Join our hosts, including Ryan Wiggins, Ethan, and Brad Young (filling in for Annie), as they guess whether each headline is genuine or a clever piece of satire.By Audacy
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America's best days: Ahead or Behind? (Full show)
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Let's talk about who's been watching the convention. Jay Ashcroft and Mike Bost both join the show from Milwaukee, and Hans Von Spakovsky is here to talk legal about the state of the cases against DJT.By Audacy
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75 Years of NATO: Key Takeaways from the Washington Summit
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Last week, Washington, DC hosted the NATO summit – marking the historic 75th anniversary of the alliance. Despite the significant milestone, the mood was serious in DC with the war continuing to rage in Ukraine and increasing concern from European allies about the reliability of the United States as a partner in the long term. Though Ukraine emerge…
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The GOP platform on school reform (Hour 3)
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Ryan Wrecker filling in, and examining critiques of the GOP's school platform. The main one being: Republicans can't implement these things. Also, tech giants are withholding their services in the EU.By Audacy
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IL 12th District Rep Mike Bost is at the RNC in Milwaukee, and while there's good energy, he's sticking to the issues. Ultimately that's why they're there, is to help fix the nation's problems.By Audacy
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Counterprogramming the RNC's energy (Hour 2)
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There are two different visions of America being presented right now. One is for prosperity and security. The other is confused about it's nominee. Jay Ashcroft and Mike Bost join the show.By Audacy
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"It is electric. It is unified." | Jay Ashcroft
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Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft is praising national Republicans for being on the same page, but he's critical of local Republicans who aren't acting like Republicans in Missouri.By Audacy
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There are legitimate reasons to question this Secret Service. | Hans Von Spakovsky
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Hans highlights the failures of this current Secret Service detail, and they're beyond the main one we all witnessed Saturday. Remember the White House cocaine debacle?By Audacy
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Things to watch for in Trump's speech tonight (Hour 1)
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Ryan Wrecker is in for Annie, and we're in the middle of more RNC coverage. JD Vance did a great job in his first major address as VP candidate, and there was a bulldog upstaging everyone.By Audacy
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Is the GOP convention affecting the election? (Full Show)
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This has been the convention of "everybody welcome." But is that message breaking through with America? Ryan Wrecker guest hosts and we break down how Biden is still trying to change the Supreme Court.By Audacy
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Trump may have more people watching than usual (Hour 3)
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After a President survives an assasination attempt, he's got the attention of the nation. The eyes of the world will be on Donald Trump Thursday night. Tonight, J.D. Vance speaks. But are these things changing votes?By Audacy
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Ryan Wrecker poses the question: "If you had to explain the world as it is today to a tribe that was completely isolated, what would you say?" Wiggins tells a real story about just that.By Audacy
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Can Biden actually change the Supreme Court? | Brad Young
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Attorney Brad Young, who also fills in for Annie, is the guest of this segment. Find out whether Biden can add an ethics code or change anything by himself. And even if he can't, will he try?By Audacy
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Ryan decides he would not try a Swedish Death Pod, and more (Hour 2)
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Ryan Wrecker filling in with Ryan Wiggins, both of which would not try Swedish Death Pods. But "Big Tech" is lining up behind Donald Trump...with money. Why?By Audacy
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Biden is proposing changes to the Supreme Court | Wiggins America
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These are not radical changes...on the surface. But they would inevitably lead to major "balance of powers" problems down the road.By Audacy
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Should the convention reflect more conservative ideology? (Hour 1)
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The Big Tent Republican Party is here, and it's under Donald Trump, which is the opposite of the way he's painted. But is it possible the party is not staying true to it's core principles by inviting in voices from the middle/left?By Audacy
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What do you think of J.D. Vance as the VP pick? (Full Show)
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That's the subject of our live chat poll today, with a surprising majority ending up in the middle on this one. Brad Young guest hosts, with Charles Lipson, Jim Carafano, and Sarah Perry joining. Wiggins returns with Wiggins America.By Audacy
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The "turn down the temperature" rhetoric didn't last long (Hour 3)
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Well that didn't last long. Biden wanted to turn down the "threat to democracy" rhetoric on Sunday. On Monday he was calling Trump a dictator again. Here's why the "Trump is Hitler" talk has exposed that narrative for what it actually is: Inflammatory.By Audacy
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Morning Joe is mad about being pulled (Hour 2)
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Jim Carafano and Sarah Perry are Brad Young's guests this hour, and Wiggins America dissects the reasons Morning Joe was pulled from the air Monday.By Audacy
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How Biden is changing the definition of woman, legally. | Sarah Perry
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"The extraordinary application of this rule," will affect every school in the country, says Sarah Perry with Heritage. Title 9 used to protect women's rights. Now it's being used to broaden the definition of "woman."By Audacy
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The Heritage Foundation's Jim Carafano addresses the last few administrations, and their willingness to invest in space tech. Starting with George W. Bush and ending present day, we are "15 years behind" and that is concerning, especially since China is full speed ahead.By Audacy
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"This ain't gettin' better." | Charles Lipson
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Political scientist and author Charles Lipson says the veil has been removed from American Politics in this season. Especially as a referendum on the media and Joe Biden.By Audacy
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If there are gold bars in your jacket you should resign from the Senate (Hour 1)
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The future of Senator Bob Menendez is difficult to discern. Will he resign from the Senate? Will they remove him? Will he keep running for the seat even if he goes to jail? Any of these things could happen! Charles Lipson, political scientist joins the show and Brad Young hosts.By Audacy
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J.D. Vance Selected as Trump's Vice Presidential Candidate (Full Show)
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On this edition of The Annie Frey Show with Guest Host Mike Elam, he recaps the monumental weekend that occurred in political history with Donald Trump's near assassination and Trump's documents case being dismissed over a special counsel appointment. He is then joined by Kurt Bahr, the St Charles County Election Authority Director. He discusses th…
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Hour 3: What Are You Most Looking Forward to at the RNC?
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In hour 3 of The Annie Frey Show with Guest Host Mike Elam, Zack Smith, a Senior Legal Fellow and Manager of the Supreme Court and Appellate Advocacy Program in Heritage’s Meese Center joins and discusses Trump's documents case being dismissed over a special counsel appointment. He is then joined by Scott Drachnik, the Executive Director of the Eco…
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Scott Drachnik Discusses St Charles' Upcoming 5 Year Plan from EDC
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In this segment of The Annie Frey Show with Guest Host Mike Elam, he is joined by Scott Drachnik, the Executive Director of the Economic Development Council of St Charles County. He discusses St Charles' upcoming 5 year plan from the EDC.By Audacy
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Zach Smith Discusses Trump's Documents Case Being Dismissed
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In this segment of The Annie Frey Show with Guest Host Mike Elam, Zack Smith, a Senior Legal Fellow and Manager of the Supreme Court and Appellate Advocacy Program in Heritage’s Meese Center joins and discusses Trump's documents case being dismissed over a special counsel appointment.By Audacy
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Hour 2: The Importance Behind the VP Decision
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In hour 2 of The Annie Frey Show with Guest Host Mike Elam, he is joined by Steve Moore, a Distinguished Fellow in Economics at Heritage and Trump's Economic Advisor. They discuss Trump's near assassination, discuss who his VP choice could be, and the RNC's slogan, "Make America Wealthy Again". He is then joined by Mike Kehoe, the Missouri Lieutena…
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Mike Kehoe Discusses Trump's Fight Through Adversity
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In this segment of The Annie Frey Show with Guest Host Mike Elam, he is joined by Mike Kehoe, the Missouri Lieutenant Governor and a Candidate for Missouri Governor Candidate. They discuss the near Trump assassination, the adversity the Former President has endured, the upcoming RNC, Kehoe's campaign for Missouri Governor, and more.…
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Steve Moore Discusses RNC's Slogan, "Make America Wealthy Again"
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In this segment of The Annie Frey Show with Guest Host Mike Elam, he is joined by Steve Moore, a Distinguished Fellow in Economics at Heritage and Trump's Economic Advisor. They discuss Trump's near assassination, discuss who his VP choice could be, and the RNC's slogan, "Make America Wealthy Again".…
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Hour 1: Recapping a Monumental Weekend in Political History
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In hour 1 of The Annie Frey Show with Guest Host Mike Elam, he recaps the monumental weekend that occurred in political history with Donald Trump's near assassination and Trump's documents case being dismissed over a special counsel appointment. He is then joined by Kurt Bahr, the St Charles County Election Authority Director. He discusses the info…
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Ryan Schmelz Dives Into the Near Assassination of Donald Trump
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In this segment of The Annie Frey Show with Guest Host Mike Elam, he is joined by Ryan Schmelz, Fox News Radio's Capitol Hill and White House Correspondent. He discusses the historical significance of Donald Trump's near assassination, the active investigation, what Congress is doing to find out answers on the Secret Service's performance at the Tr…
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Kurt Bahr Discusses How the Voting Process Has Changed
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In this segment of The Annie Frey Show with Guest Host Mike Elam, he is joined by Kurt Bahr, the St Charles County Election Authority Director. He discusses the information on voting in St Charles as well as how the voting process has changed in recent years.By Audacy
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Family reunification to get harder in Sweden, and is now a good time to buy property?
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Family reunification clampdown, Swedish town's one-krona plots go viral, and is now a good time to buy property? Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local's deputy editor Becky Waterton. Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode: Immigration Swedish government announces new plans to limit family reunification permits P…
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"They're being embarrassed at every turn." (Hour 3)
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No matter what happens to the Democrats right now, it's almost exclusively bad news. We've got a wrap up of the week we call Xs and Os, a little gameshow style conclusion to the week, plus the results of the poll.By Audacy
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Who's YOUR pick for VP? (Full Show 7-12)
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There's no shortage of political news on a Friday. Every day it's something new. Let's talk about it, and get ready for the GOP National Convention starting Monday!By Audacy
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Which is older, the Pyramids or Stonehenge? Can you identify this highly suspect clip of AI, which is from an event last night? All of this and more on Xs and Os.By Audacy
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A rousing round of Ask Us Anything results in Ryan asking a question he's asked before. And a discussion about today's poll, regarding Trump's VP. We promise this is not a repeat.By Audacy
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Ryanshire Wigglesworth reads the lyrics to MMM Bop
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An impromptu appearance from the AFS's most distinguished guest does (not) disappoint.By Audacy
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The Bee or Not the Bee, and other fine conversation (Hour 2)
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There's just so darn much happening, where do you stop? More congressional democrats have asked Joe Biden to step down today, and so did Ashley Judd. Does the Biden family care? Does Joe know? Ask Us Anything in Segment 2.By Audacy
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Was that supposed to calm our fears about his cognitive abilities? Also Annie, Ryan, and Brad discuss what made 90s music videos great after accidentally making one with bad camera angles in studio during segment 1.By Audacy
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RU301: DRS EVE WATSON & HELENA TEXIER ON THE FREUD LACAN INSTITUTE
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RU301: DRS EVE WATSON & HELENA TEXIER ON THE FREUD LACAN INSTITUTE http://www.renderingunconscious.org/psychoanalysis/ru301-eve-watson-helena-texier-on-the-freud-lacan-institute/Rendering Unconscious episode 301.Drs. Eve Watson and Helena Texier are here to discuss the wonderful work they are doing with the Freud Lacan institute. https://freudlacan…
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Who's the WORST? Jill, Joe, Barrack or Kamala? (Full Show 7-11)
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Hardcore leftists love talking about Project 2025, so we will too! Hans Von Spakovsky is here to talk about Project 2025, which is a Heritage tradition. Tyris and Kyle Mann from the Babylon Bee are in Hour 2, and a whole lot of the word "vegetable" (plus other words we can't air) from Dave Portnoy in the last hour.…
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What happens when an average Democrat in congress takes on a very fast, very professional conservative communicator? This! Plus, if you wondered what is would sound like for Donald Trump to sing Landslide, wonder no more.By Audacy
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