Best Blockchain Noise Podcasts (2024)

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The rise of DePINs: From noise pollution sensors to robo-cafes 22:14

2h ago22:14

22:14

This episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph explores the exciting world of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePINs) — a revolutionary approach to blockchain technology bringing real-world applications to the masses. Host Savannah Fortis is joined by Leonard Dorlöchter, the co-founder of the Peaq Network, who dives into the techni…

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Beyond the bottleneck: Metis and the scalable decentralized future of Ethereum 33:58

2M ago33:58

33:58

Is Ethereum’s popularity causing a network traffic jam? Metis, a layer-2 solution, aims to tackle the blockchain trilemma by offering secure, scalable, decentralized transactions. Tune into this special episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph as we chat with Jose Fabrega, head of marketing at Metis, to discover how Metis uses layer-2 technology …

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The spot Bitcoin ETF is here: What does it mean for crypto? 50:25

4M ago50:25

50:25

In a watershed moment in the history of crypto, the U.S. SEC has finally approved the long-awaited spot Bitcoin ETF. Cointelegraph’s in-house experts come together to celebrate this historic day and evaluate its significance for the crypto industry. Hosts' Twitter: @rkbaggs, @PigniGiovanni, @HorusHughes, @forgeforth_ Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @Coint…

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Legendary cryptographer David Chaum on revolutionizing money to combat global inequality 41:23

4M ago41:23

41:23

Privacy pioneer and computer scientist David Chaum articulates his vision for the future of money in a discussion with Cointelegraph’s Kristina Lucrezia Cornèr. Chaum highlights the shortcomings of traditional currency, which exacerbates global inequality, and proposes his own solution: “Better Than Money.” Kristina Lucrezia Cornèr's Twitter: @Kris…

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Bitcoin, American Football, Investing & Family - Swan Bitcoin’s Dante Cook 47:11

4M ago47:11

47:11

In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, Swan Bitcoin’s head of business Dante Cook chats about his transition from being an elite college American Football standout to his journey into the world of Bitcoin. Cook unpacks how financial institutions, seasoned investors, and savvy athletes are becoming more aware of the “hard money” propert…

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Impact of crypto is ‘tiny’: Decentralize with Cointelegraph explores Web Summit 2023 19:14

4M ago19:14

19:14

In the latest episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, Joe Hall provides an inside look into Web Summit 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. This tech juggernaut gathers crypto enthusiasts and industry insiders annually to explore trends, but skepticism abounds about the recognition of crypto at the summit. Coinext CEO José Artur Ribeiro humorously describ…

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Zero Barriers episode six: Blockchain’s compelling fringe use cases, from Web3 gaming to social functions, with Chris Lexmond and Ilia Volokh 34:51

5M ago34:51

34:51

The sixth and final episode of Zero Barriers delves into the broader use cases of blockchain technology and where it could have the biggest impact. Web3 gaming has long been touted as a major driver for blockchain adoption, and layer-2 scaling solutions like StarkNet solve the cost and performance concerns associated with operating on base layers o…

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Interview with pioneering Bitcoiner Charlie Shrem: You can’t keep a good man down 1:17:07

5M ago1:17:07

1:17:07

On this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, investor Charlie Shrem talks about something truly interesting — himself. It’s quite a tale, much of which is being heard for the first time in this full-length interview. Charlie was a millionaire and a convicted felon while still in his early 20s. Besides founding BitInstant, he ran a retail bus…

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New Binance CEO Richard Teng unpacks $4.3B settlement, compliance and future growth 25:02

5M ago25:02

25:02

This episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph features a full one-on-one interview with the new CEO of Binance, Richard Teng. He takes over from Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, who was forced to step down from his position as part of a $4.3-billion settlement with United States authorities over regulatory failings by Binance in the past. Teng delves into th…

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Back to school with Bitcoin in Lugano: What’s going on in the Swiss city that’s embracing crypto? 29:12

7M ago29:12

29:12

Join Cointelegraph reporter Joe Hall on a journey back to the classroom to explore the vibrant crypto scene in this Swiss city of Lugano. In this podcast episode, Cointelegraph dives into the inner workings of the Plan ₿ Summer School, featuring insights from industry experts like Adam Back and Paolo Ardoino. Discover the fast-paced growth of crypt…

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Zero Barriers episode five: ZK-proofs, on-chain accumulators and scaling’s significance with Liron Hayman and Kacper Koziol 23:52

8M ago23:52

23:52

Episode five of Zero Barriers considers the potential use cases and impact of zero-knowledge proofs within Ethereum and the wider cryptocurrency ecosystem. StarkWare business development head Liron Hayman unpacks how their layer-2 technology provides the capacity to scale and bridge the blockchain ecosystem, while Herodotus co-founder Kacper Koziol…

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Zero Barriers episode four: StarkWare, ZK-rollups and artificial intelligence, with Eli Ben-Sasson and Cem Dagdelen 20:00

9M ago20:00

20:00

Episode four of Zero Barriers looks over the history of zero-knowledge proofs with Eli Ben-Sasson, who has been at the forefront of the technology since validity proofs were an abstract theoretical concept to StarkNet’s superfast Quantum Leap upgrade. Giza co-founder Cem Dagdelen also explains how StarkWare’s Cairo programming language enables AI t…

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Zero Barriers episode three: Scaling Ethereum to run the world’s financial system, with Louis Guthman and David Lavecky 40:00

10M ago40:00

40:00

Episode three of the Zero Barriers podcast series looks at the future of scaling. David Lavecky, co-founder of Canvas, recalls the moment in 2020 when he realized the base layer of Ethereum could not scale for use by banks and institutions without help. And Louis Guthmann, ecosystem lead at StarkWare, explains the history of scaling and the challen…

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Zero Barriers episode two: The teething pains of blockchain tech, with Avihu Levy and Motty Lavie 33:18

10M ago33:18

33:18

Welcome to Zero Barriers, a special series from the Decentralize with Cointelegraph podcast in collaboration with StarkWare. In the second episode, Avihu Levy from StarkWare and Motty Lavie from Braavos Wallet delve deep into the issues that the blockchain industry faces on its path to global adoption — and the innovative ways to overcome them. The…

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Zero Barriers episode one: How blockchain is taking on the world, with StarkWare’s Uri Kolodny and Eli Ben-Sasson 19:20

10M ago19:20

19:20

Welcome to Zero Barriers, a special series from the Decentralize with Cointelegraph podcast in collaboration with StarkWare. In the first episode, Uri Kolodny and Eli Ben-Sasson explore the future of Ethereum and zero-knowledge rollups, and explain why they believe in the success of blockchain technology. The episode is co-hosted by Nathan Jeffay o…

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Bitcoin visits Miami and Prague: Exploring some of the biggest BTC conferences 45:27

10M ago45:27

45:27

Step into the world of Bitcoin on this week’s episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, which features two of the world’s largest Bitcoin conferences: Bitcoin 2023 in Miami and BTCPrague. Join Cointelegraph reporter Joe Hall as he interviews CEOs, industry leaders and passionate Bitcoin enthusiasts, capturing their thoughts on Bitcoin concerns, q…

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Traffic: Ben Smith On How The Media Got Hooked On Traffic 28:18

12M ago28:18

28:18

Ben Smith is one of the most influential media and politics reporters today. Smith was one of the first reporters at politico and went on to become the founding editor of Buzzfeed News. He was a must-read media columnist at the NY Times and is now co-founder of global media outlet, Semafor. Smith is out with a new book, Traffic – Genius, Rivalry an…

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Real Bedford FC: The underdogs rising to prominence through Bitcoin 25:37

1y ago25:37

25:37

In this episode of “Decentralize with Cointelegraph,” we explore the story of Real Bedford FC, a football club based in the English town of Bedford that aims to put Bitcoin on the map in the United Kingdom. Join host Joe Hall as he interviews fans, locals and Bitcoin advocates to understand how the Bitcoin-themed football club is working on the gro…

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Paris Blockchain Week 2023: Web3 mass adoption and keeping the faith in crypto 22:22

1y ago22:22

22:22

Cointelegraph reporter Joe Hall was at Paris Blockchain Week 2023 catching up with some of the leaders in the Bitcoin, crypto and Web3 space. The conference occurred in the shadow of a banking crisis in the U.S. and Europe, starting with Silicon Valley Bank and spreading to others. Topics discussed included faith in the traditional financial system…

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Crypto in the crosshairs? US bank failures leave more questions than answers 19:47

1y ago19:47

19:47

Cointelegraph business editor Sam Bourgi and journalist Gareth Jenkinson break down the major talking points from the United States banking collapse fiasco, and discuss whether the cryptocurrency industry is being targeted by regulators nationwide. The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank directly affected several prominent cryptocurr…

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SVB, Signature and Silvergate banks collapsed: What does it mean for the crypto market? 33:01

1y ago33:01

33:01

Decentralize with Cointelegraph’s new episode, hosted by Joe Hall, features analyst Marcel Pechman providing insights into breaking crypto news, such as Silicon Valley Bank’s liquidation, banking sector cuts, and Bitcoin’s sudden price rise. Pechman offers his perspective, drawing from his experience in Brazil’s economic inflation. The podcast ends…

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Cointelegraph takes on ETHDenver: A nerd island in a shaky world 18:16

1y ago18:16

18:16

Cointelegraph’s Turner Wright and Rudy Takala share their experiences navigating the plethora of venues, panels, and personalities at the ETHDenver conference. Wright arrived in time to interview industry experts, check out a ‘hacker house’, and watch developers go through BUIDL week. Takala talks about how organizers handled the various events sca…

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Paulina Porizkova on Vulnerability, Beauty and Social Media 37:55

1y ago37:55

37:55

This is a wide-ranging and honest conversation about aging, honesty, grief, anxiety and finding joy in life with the remarkable Paulina Porizkova. She is a longtime supermodel, actress and author. We talk about the inspiration behind her debut book No Filter: The Good, The Bad, and The Beautiful. It's a stunning collection of essays and observation…

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WEF 2023 inside out: Crypto and DeFi in Davos disrupting the legacy 27:52

1+ y ago27:52

27:52

Cointelegraph’s team reflect on Davos 2023 - highlighting the ongoing convergence of TradFi and DeFi during the World Economic Forum. While a select few drove discussions inside the WEF, the crypto world convened in the streets of Davos. In this podcast episode, the team reflects on synergies between traditional finance and the world of crypto. Kri…

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Washington Divided: Power, Politics and What Comes Next 35:44

1+ y ago35:44

35:44

Republicans held the House. Democrats the Senate. But the margins couldn’t be slimmer. And the standoff ahead of 2024 is already taking shape. Can anything get done? Is a next generation of leadership ready to take the helm? And will the policies that you care about even make the agenda? We answer those questions with two experts: Jake Sherman, fou…

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No Red Wave: Making Sense of the Midterms 18:42

1+ y ago18:42

18:42

The big loser in the 2022 midterms: conventional wisdom. The late punditry was all wrong. Enthusiasm was high on both sides. There was no red wave. Women did turn out to vote on abortion. Trumpism suffered some body blows and election deniers did not sweep the board. Importantly voters seemed motivated by multiple issues at once – which shouldn’t b…

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Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Delivering Results 27:52

1+ y ago27:52

27:52

Former presidential candidate-turned-Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has a pricey task before him: how to spend $600 billion over 5 years to rebuild the nation’s infrastructure. He sat down with News Not Noise to tell us about some of those projects and how he believes they’ll benefit citizens across the nation. We tackle some big issues: i…

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What's Going On In The Housing Market, with Zillow's Skylar Olsen 30:04

1+ y ago30:04

30:04

Mortgage rates have doubled in the last year. Housing prices are coming down in some markets, but inventory is limited. And rents continue to rise. So we spoke to Zillow Chief Economist Skylar Olsen. She tracks housing market trends to help buyers, renters and sellers make informed decisions. In this episode Olsen answers your questions including: …

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Big Tech, The Middle Class and America “Adrift” with Scott Galloway 47:08

1+ y ago47:08

47:08

America is adrift due to polarization, inequality, greed, corruption, bad behavior. And one of the key solutions to this is to strengthen the middle class That’s what Scott Galloway argues in his new book, “Adrift: America in 100 Charts,” already on the New York Times Bestseller list. Scott Galloway is a Professor of Marketing at NYU’s Stern School…

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Understanding Crypto, Blockchain and NFTs with Brit Morin 35:36

1+ y ago35:36

35:36

What are NFTs? What's the difference between Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies? And should you still spend time learning about them given the recent volatility in the crypto market? Our answer: yes. Blockchain and the new digital technologies it’s spawned aren’t going away. New investments in this space by Meta, Microsoft and other big players mea…

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The New Archetype of Women CEOs 45:26

1+ y ago45:26

45:26

Women's greatest strengths in the workplace are also their most underestimated. That’s what CNBC senior media & tech reporter Julia Boorstin explains in her new book, "When Women Lead." Boorstin sat with sixty powerhouse female CEOs and leaders. In the book, she weaves their stories together with research on the most effective strategies women CEOs…

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The “Weird” Economy, Explained 48:22

1+ y ago48:22

48:22

Unemployment is down but inflation is up. Layoffs are at new lows, but unfilled positions are near record highs. Why are experts calling the economy "weird"? Here to explain is Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics. He's the host of Inside Economics podcast, the co-founder of Economy.com, a trusted advisor for policymakers and expert for…

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The Dobbs Voter: Will Abortion Move Voters? 57:43

1+ y ago57:43

57:43

The Dobbs Voter. Will she make all the difference in November? After the Dobbs decision overturning Roe V Wade there’s been a surge in new voter registration among women. These voters are young and lean left. Is their enthusiasm to vote matched by equal enthusiasm on the other side? What does the data tell us and what can we expect in November? We …

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Isn’t it Time for Male Birth Control? 53:16

1+ y ago53:16

53:16

Vasectomies are on the rise, ever since the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe versus Wade. Because plenty of men are also interested in avoiding unwanted pregnancies. So would they be willing to do what women do and take birth control? Some male birth control products are showing promising signs in clinical trials. So how far are we from bring…

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Student Loan Forgiveness 53:44

1+ y ago53:44

53:44

The department of education estimates that 45 million students have borrowed up to $1.6 trillion in student loans from the federal government. Now the White House has announced plans to forgive all or some debt for millions of Americans. In this episode we talk to policy experts with differing political views. We get their perspective on this debt …

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Public Image And Women Who Don’t Conform 53:17

1+ y ago53:17

53:17

Finland’s female prime minister scandalized critics by getting caught on video, wait for it, dancing with friends. One of Canada’s most esteemed anchors was fired, after an executive expressed disappointment in her decision to stop coloring her grey hair. But Gen Z isn’t having it. Instead of conforming to project the perfect life, they’re going th…

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Rescuing Our Schools 46:13

1+ y ago46:13

46:13

School boards have become political battlegrounds. Culture wars are centering on the classroom and teachers – underpaid and often feeling unsafe and unheard – are increasingly exiting the profession. None of this is improving the reality for students who are struggling with unprecedented learning loss and mental health challenges as a result of the…

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Monkeypox, Polio, Covid Oh My! 54:17

1+ y ago54:17

54:17

The White House has declared a national health emergency for monkeypox. How is it passed, what are the telltale signs you’ve contracted it,what do we know about the vaccine and how to stay safe. We discuss this as well as the latest news about a polio spread in New York, an uptick in lyme disease and the latest advice about when to get a COVID boos…

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What We Do and Don’t Know About Depression 54:29

1+ y ago54:29

54:29

In this episode we dive into the roots of depression, how antidepressants work, and additional treatments that are proven effective at improving wellbeing and mood. The News Not Noise audience reacted with intense emotion when we reported on a recent umbrella study concluding that decades of research shows that a lack of serotonin is not the root d…

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Women’s Health Care: Threats And Realities 53:47

1+ y ago53:47

53:47

A network of organizations is helping pregnant people and health care workers in states that are banning and restriction abortion. How does it work, what resources do they offer and what does the future look like? We dig into all this plus, a closer look at the ways these new restrictions are harming people who are trying to start families as well.…

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Don’t Say Gay Laws in Florida and Beyond 48:58

2y ago48:58

48:58

What kind of effect is Florida’s Don’t Say Gay Bills having in schools? I discuss this plus discuss this plus other states considering anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ next moves with two experts: Cathryn Oakley, State Legislative Director, and Senior Counsel at Human Rights Campaign, the largest LGBTQ advocacy group and p…

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What We’ve Learned From The Jan 6th Hearings 57:53

2y ago57:53

57:53

A year and a half after rioters stormed the Capitol, the Jan. 6th Committee’s public hearings are revealing why that mob headed to the Capitol and what role Trump and his team played. In this week’s episode of the News Not Noise Podcast, I speak with US attorney and national security prosecutor Barb McQuade and Alan Rozenshtein, senior editor at La…

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Reproductive Rights Now: What’s Changed? 56:28

2y ago56:28

56:28

How will the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe V. Wade change reproductive choices and even personal health in states across the country? Hillary Schneller, a Senior Staff Attorney at the Center for Reproductive Rights and co-counsel on the Dobbs case, Jodi Hicks, the CEO of Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, and Mary Ziegler, a lega…

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The Court’s Abortion Ruling, Explained 35:04

2y ago35:04

35:04

In a staggering decision the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, stripping away 50 years of an established right to an abortion for women and girls in America. In this conversation Ben Wittes, editor in chief of Lawfare and a Senior Fellow in Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution, breaks down the ruling. He offers a calm and sober e…

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Jan. 6 Hearings and Criminal Charges 23:41

2y ago23:41

23:41

What criminal charges could come from the January 6th investigation? Could anyone other than Trump get charged? And what might that look like. Loyola Law School professor and constitutional law expert Jessica Levinson walks us through the possible charges, why Trump’s state of mind matters so much, the evidence to date, and the difficult questions …

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Instagram, Kids and Mental Health 26:45

2y ago26:45

26:45

Antigone Davis is the head of global safety at META, the company that owns Instagram and Facebook. Here we discuss new tools the company has just released to give teens with mental health challenges a more positive experience using the product. We discuss how the tools work, what problems they’re meant to remedy and what else the company can or sho…

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Gun Reform: How We Got Here, What You Can Do 43:41

2y ago43:41

43:41

The Uvalde and Buffalo shootings were two of at least 18 mass shooting incidents in the US in 2022. How did we get here? Why do we accept this? And what can you do to move the needle? In this special episode, Shannon Watts of Mothers Demand Action and Becky Pringle of the National Education Association answer some of your many questions. Among them…

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Speeches that Could have Changed History with Jeffrey Nussbaum 29:43

2y ago29:43

29:43

We know about the most famous speeches, but what about the ones that were never delivered? Presidential Speechwriter Jeffrey Nussbaum took a look at some of history’s most influential speeches left undelivered. He shares a poignant story Hillary Clinton planned to recount in her victory speech, had she won the 2016 US Presidential Election. We lear…

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Putin, NATO and Brittney Griner with Ian Bremmer 26:35

2y ago26:35

26:35

Are rumors that Putin has cancer true? What are the chances WNBA star Brittney Griner is released soon? And what does it mean if Finland and Sweden join NATO, quickly? Political scientist Ian Bremmer shares his insight on these topics and the future of the fight against Russia in Ukraine in this episode. We also get into his new book, “The Power of…

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The Mainstreaming of Hate with ADL’s Jonathan Greenblatt 30:08

2y ago30:08

30:08

The 18-year-old gunman who opened fire on a Buffalo grocery store over the weekend, killing 10 mostly Black victims, cited the ”Great Replacement Theory” in his manifesto. So what is that, exactly? And how does it find its way into mainstream culture? This conversation with the Anti-Defamation League’s Jonathan Greenblatt was taped just days before…

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