Hosted by Colin "The Music Man" Scully, and "The Man with No Excuses" Jonathan Skuce. Wrestling with Ideas takes you through some of the top stories coming out of the world of professional wrestling and provides some of the best wrestling interviews with the guests including Jake "The Snake" Roberts, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, Ted Dibiase, Rick Steiner and more!
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A weekly one-hour conversation with guest experts and callers about travel, cultures, people, and the things we find around the world that give life its extra sparkle. Rick Steves is America's leading authority on travel to Europe and beyond. Host and writer of over a hundred public television travel shows and author of 30 best-selling guidebooks, Rick now brings his passion for exploring and understanding our world to public radio. Related travel information and message boards on www.rickst ...
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759 Bowen Island, BC; Alaska Beyond the Cruise Ports; Iceland Summer
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Hear about the slower pace of life on Bowen Island, just offshore from bustling Vancouver, British Columbia. Then get tips for exploring Alaska beyond its cruise ship ports. And vicariously experience a summer hike across Iceland's dramatic backcountry. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archiv…
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758 Reasons to Scuba Dive; Italy's Amalfi Coast; England's SW Coast Path
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Hear from a scuba diving enthusiast how the scenery beneath the surface can be breathtaking in unexpected ways. Then get tips from a tour guide for enjoying Italy's gorgeous Amalfi Coast in spite of the crowds. And discover how you can enjoy a ramble on one of England's most popular hiking trails, the South West Coast Path. For more information on …
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CONSPIRACY, COINCIDENCE OF COMMON SENSE: YALE, SKULL & BONES & THE BILDERBERG GROUP IN AMERICA'S POLICIES
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The guys discuss the role of identifying, grooming, and promoting their own to positions of power.By News Radio 610 WTVN (WTVN-AM)
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757 Portugal's Algarve; Spain's Costa del Sol; Vanishing Traditions of Asia
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The Iberian Peninsula takes center stage as tour guides tell us what they like best about the scenic Algarve region of Portugal, and recommend where to find the charming parts of Spain's crowded and touristy Costa del Sol. Plus, futurist Kevin Kelly tells us what traditional aspects of Asia have impressed him the most over fifty years of photo jour…
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CONSPIRACY, COINCIDENCE OR COMMON SENSE? THE INVISIBLE HANDS OF HISTORY
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The guys discuss some of the more "interesting" moments in this country's history that are open for debate on how they actually happenedBy News Radio 610 WTVN (WTVN-AM)
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756 Resurrecting Roman Rubble; Plovdiv, Bulgaria; European Travel Serendipity
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A self-described "Rome nerd" helps us picture what it was like to live in the Roman Empire and explains how much we can learn about the era from its now 2,000-year-old rubble. Then a tour guide from Bulgaria sings the praises of its cultural capital, Plovdiv — one of the oldest cities in Europe, possibly in the whole world. And listeners share sere…
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Historian, novelist, and legendary editor Michael Korda invites us to look back on World War I through the eyes of its soldier poets, whose works — often composed in the trenches — offer an unusually personal and uncensored perspective on the horrors of "the war to end all wars." And a Turkish tour guide takes listener calls while offering advice f…
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IT'S DECORATION DAY WEEKEND! A ROUND UP OF TODAY
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Trump Trial, Zelensky overstays his 5-year term as President, and let's talk about gold, not money.By News Radio 610 WTVN (WTVN-AM)
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754 Central Europe; Norway’s Prosperity; Somali Pirates
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Rick and his senior writer discuss why so much of what Americans have long called "Eastern Europe" is better termed "Central Europe," especially with the Cold War now several decades behind us. Then a tour guide from Oslo explains how Norway cleverly uses its oil-industry revenues to maintain a flourishing society. And German-American journalist Mi…
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THE RETURN OF CLASSICAL EDUCATION IN AMERICA
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Brad welcomes Dan Gibson, Head of Columbus Classical Academy. Dan enlightens us with how to teach vitues to our next generationBy News Radio 610 WTVN (WTVN-AM)
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367a Driving in Europe; Getting Around Ireland; Exploring Provence
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A pair of tour-bus drivers offer their expert tips on what to expect when navigating the highways of Europe. Then we discuss ideas for exploring two of Europe's most scenic regions: the lush Irish countryside and the floral landscapes and villages of southern France — and pop into a Dublin pub for a wee sing-along. For more information on Travel wi…
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A German journalist shares some timely thoughts on what his fellow citizens find appealing about America, as well as his insights into the intriguing differences between our two societies. Then a London "mudlarker" who searches the River Thames at low tide for buried objects describes how discarded items can connect us with life in the Victorian er…
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THE LEFT'S REVOLUTION ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES IS JUST BEGINNING
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The guys discuss the college campus protests from Columbia U. to UCLA. It's time to step up and shut down the full grown toddlers who want to ruin America!By News Radio 610 WTVN (WTVN-AM)
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752 Amsterdam Canals; The Last Island; Coimbra
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A Dutch guide invites us to imagine a day on the water exploring Amsterdam's iconic canals. Then a historian shares what little we know of the elusive Sentinelese — likely the most isolated, least contacted people on earth — and what he learned by traveling to nearby islands in the Bay of Bengal. And a tour guide from Portugal tells us why the vene…
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THE AMERICAN WARFARE STATE SINCE WWI CREATED THE WELFARE STATE
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The guys discuss the origins of the permanent American Warfare State and how the welfare system is used to placate the people.By News Radio 610 WTVN (WTVN-AM)
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751 Eyewitness to Climate Change; Endangered Eating; Shakespeare in Stratford and South Sudan
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Celebrate Earth Day by considering the ways you can address climate change at home, with practical advice from a scientist who's seen its effects around the world. Then hear from a culinary historian about the crops, farm animals, and agricultural traditions that we risk losing in America. And mark Shakespeare's birthday by learning how his works h…
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Original Air Date: December 3, 2023By News Radio 610 WTVN (WTVN-AM)
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591a Polynesian Explorers; Northern Greece; Greek to Me
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We admire the seafaring prowess of the Polynesians and hear how a cultural faux pas led to Captain James Cook's fateful encounter with 18th-century Hawaiians. Then tour guides from Athens and Thessaloniki recommend attractions to visit in northern Greece, and The New Yorker’s "Comma Queen," Mary Norris, explains what an appreciation for Greek langu…
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NATO IS OBSOLETE, EXPENSIVE & A GRAVE THREAT TO AMERICA!
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The guys discuss the history of European alliances which leads to world warsBy News Radio 610 WTVN (WTVN-AM)
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750 Mini Italian Lesson; Geography of Genius; Timbuktu Haircut
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We learn some surprisingly useful Italian phrases from one of Italy's most popular newspaper columnists, then consider why certain places have fostered more than their share of world-changing innovations, and hear about Timbuktu's history as an important center for scholarship. Plus, we find out about the thrill of dropping in on a choir practice i…
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An anti-American mind virus hit the US in the 50's, gained traction in the 60's, and wound up in the White House in '08. Now it is undeminig the Christian-Jewish relationship.By News Radio 610 WTVN (WTVN-AM)
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749 Totally Eclipsed; Mekong Paddle Pilgrim; Strange Food
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A nature filmmaker and self-proclaimed "umbraphile" shares tips for viewing the next total solar eclipse, when the moon will cast its otherworldly shadow on a narrow band across North America on April 8 — and explains why he thinks it’s worth a trek to the totality zone. Then the "Paddle Pilgrim" returns to tell us about the unexpected challenges a…
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IS ASSIMILATION TOO MUCH TO ASK FOR IMMIGRANTS?
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The Founders knew foreign influence would be our nation's achilles in a democracyBy News Radio 610 WTVN (WTVN-AM)
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748 Quirky Oslo; Last Empty Places; Herbal
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An American expat in Oslo shares some of the quirks and customs of life in his adopted home. Then, a wilderness and history author recounts what he found exploring four blank spots on the US map. And an ethnobotanist describes the healing properties of different kinds of herbs around the world — some of which might be growing in your own backyard. …
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Rigged Democracy got them into power. Autocracy is their plan to stay in powerBy News Radio 610 WTVN (WTVN-AM)
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597a Dublin Walk; The Immortal Irishman; Aran Islands
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In this all-Irish hour, tour guides describe some of the intriguing sights you'd encounter on a walking tour of Dublin and explain why the rugged Aran Islands, off Ireland's west coast, are such an exciting place to explore Irish traditions. And author Timothy Egan delves into the legacy of 19th-century America's most famous Irish immigrant. For mo…
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Original air date: November 6th, 2022By News Radio 610 WTVN (WTVN-AM)
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747 Ireland in 100 Objects; Midlife Michelangelo; Language City New York
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A columnist for the Irish Times describes some of the historical objects so cherished by his compatriots that they're considered key to Ireland's national identity, and tells us where you can see them on display. Then we take a closer look at the life of Michelangelo and the midlife mess that threatened to derail him from creating many of the world…
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MAGA & SCOTUS REJECT THE ESTABLISMENT'S PLANS FOR AMERICA
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The guys focus on SCOTUS reversals of Obama- Biden policies and the Imperial City's candidate Nikki HaleyBy News Radio 610 WTVN (WTVN-AM)
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746 Goodbye Eastern Europe; The Long Field in Wales
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A historian describes how eastern European countries have modernized since the Cold War and examines the kinds of challenges they face today. And an American-born artist and creative writing teacher shares the joy she feels in being "Welsh by choice." For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives…
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THE GREAT AMERICAN MIGRATION CRISIS: COUNTING NOSES FOR THE 2030 CENSUS
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The guys discuss why the Biden Border Crisis is designed to skew the 2030 census for the benefit of Blue statesBy News Radio 610 WTVN (WTVN-AM)
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641a Finding Europe in America; Cruise Ship Nightmare; Iceland Backcountry
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Get ideas and tips from TV host Samantha Brown for finding little corners of Europe in the New World, then hear an author's dramatic firsthand account of a near catastrophe on a cruise ship caught powerless in a freak winter storm off the coast of Norway. And a tour guide takes us to the wild, windy, and wonder-inspiring backcountry of Iceland. For…
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Original air date: 5/7/2023By News Radio 610 WTVN (WTVN-AM)
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745 Orkney Living; Walkable European Cities; Nomads of Europe
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Hear what it's like to live on one of the windswept Orkney Islands off the northern tip of Scotland, where people have lived since before recorded history. Then learn how redesigned traffic patterns in Europe have had a positive impact on quality of life — and get ideas for making your own city a more enjoyable place to be outdoors. Plus, a histori…
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IMPERIAL CITY "FIGHT CLUB" AND WILL FANI PASS THE SMELL TEST?
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The first rule of Fight Club is, that you do not talk about Fight Club. But, the Imperial City is getting outed, and the People are waking up! And "The Ballad od Fani Willis" is being written as we speak in Fulton County.By News Radio 610 WTVN (WTVN-AM)
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744 Falling for Saturn; Heart of Martin Sheen; Florentine Favorites
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Astronomer Philip Plait — who fell in love with Saturn after first viewing the gas giant, with its mesmerizing rings and moons, through a telescope as a child — shares some of the amazing discoveries we've made about the planet in recent years. Then actor Martin Sheen describes how his travels in the developing world have opened his eyes, and his h…
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The most popular storyteller of our time, author James Patterson, shares insights from the people who work behind the scenes to turn Las Vegas into America's ultimate fantasy destination. And a Morocco-based tour guide recommends letting yourself be amazed by the night sky in the Sahara Desert, a view that's guided travelers for millennia. For more…
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THE INVISIBLE CORRUPT HAND OF THE DEEP STATE HAS BEEN FORCED OPEN THANKS TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WHO REFUSE TO BACK DOWN
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The guys look at how MAGA is forcing corruption into the public sphere. What will be the triggering event for open rebellion?By News Radio 610 WTVN (WTVN-AM)
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A deep-sea diving instructor from Australia explains why he's not afraid of sharks — well, most of them. Then a Cuba travel expert looks at the places and experiences you can explore beyond Havana, as well the rules that govern travel to Cuba for US travelers. And a guide from Italy helps us step into a day in the first century, frozen in time, at …
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IS AMERICA'S "NEW WORLD ORDER" FOREIGN POLICY OUTDATED AND RECKLESS
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The guys discuss how America has awakened the Islamic Giant from a 200 year old slumberBy News Radio 610 WTVN (WTVN-AM)
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595a The Story of Spanish; First Timer's Spain
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Hear the unlikely story of how Spanish grew from a Latin dialect in northern Iberia to become one of the world's most important and widely spoken languages. Then get tips for enjoying your first trip to Spain, and for getting the most out of a visit to the Prado's massive art collection in Madrid. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - i…
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741 Visiting Vienna; Visiting Bosnia; Athens Acropolis
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Get tips for enjoying elegant, easily navigated Vienna, Austria's capital and the epicenter of a once-mighty empire. Then hear a Bosnian describe what his country, a generation after its infamous war, has to teach us about getting along with our neighbors — and why the nation is now blossoming as a travel destination. And get acquainted with the fa…
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FAUCI, HUNTER, MAYORKAS, EPSTEIN, ELIAS, BIDEN, ....HOW DO WE FIX THE FEDERAL ROT?
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The guys cover a range of topics including the mysterious death of Jeffery EpsteinBy News Radio 610 WTVN (WTVN-AM)
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740 Cruising the Nile; Paradise on Earth; Lost Pianos of Siberia
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A tour specialist from Cairo explains how you can cruise through five thousand years of history on the Nile River in Egypt. Author Pico Iyer suggests paradise on earth might be in some of the most unexpected places. He tells us about his sojourns from the Himalayas to Sri Lanka to experience what South Asia had to show him. And hear how Sophy Rober…
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The guys discuss College Sports, the end of DEI, War, and the uptick in Mental Health crisis in AmericaBy News Radio 610 WTVN (WTVN-AM)
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739 Travel Like a Diplomat; Making a Difference; German Pop
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Get some travel advice from the former U.S. ambassador to Bulgaria, who recommends his favorite vacation getaways in the Balkans. Then listen in as a climate scientist describes the efforts that have worked — and some that haven't — in combatting the pollution that causes climate change…and what you can do now to make a difference. And hear how Ger…
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738 Christmastime in Bavaria, Croatia, Sweden, Rome, Sardinia, Costa Rica, Amsterdam
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Brighten your holidays with an international perspective on Christmas celebrations: Learn about Europe's Old World holiday traditions, and meet some of Santa's cousins, as some of Rick's friends drop by to discuss the sometimes sublime, often quirky ways they observe the season in Bavaria, Sardinia, Croatia, Stockholm, Amsterdam, and Rome. And get …
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587a Cod in Portugal; Eating in Naples; Dingle Bells; Christmas Travels
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Hear about why cod is so popular among the Portuguese — especially at this time of year — and get a taste of the culinary treats to try in and around Naples. Then find out how the Irish gear up for the holidays, and what listeners enjoy about traveling overseas during the Christmas season. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including…
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It's not just politics as usual. This is a fight for civilization. The guys discuss the role of Christianity in the history of the world. Evil forces are still out to destroy it (and us)By News Radio 610 WTVN (WTVN-AM)
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737 A History of Modern Ireland; Following Caesar
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A columnist for the Irish Times discusses the dramatic recent changes in public opinion and attitude in Republic of Ireland, and how he's seen it become a modern, progressive nation over his lifetime. And a journalist from Utah tells us how to find some of the roadways the ancient Romans built to connect outposts of their empire — all the way to Is…
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