Best City S Gate Media Podcasts (2024)

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Bowling 16:32

3h ago16:32

16:32

A popular activity that millions of people around the world engage in every week is bowling. Today, all the equipment manufacturers and bowling alleys constitute a multibillion-dollar business. However, this modern pastime has a history that goes back not hundreds of years but thousands. Learn more about bowling, where it came from and how it has d…

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What is Calculus? (Encore) 15:04

14m ago15:04

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As early as 2400 years ago, Greek philosophers were coming up with paradoxes that seemingly had no solution. Early mathematicians came up with problems that seemed impossible to solve. It wasn’t until the 17th century that the techniques were finally developed to solve these problems and unlock new fields of science and mathematics. Learn more abou…

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Let's Solve ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING season 4 episode 4 'The Stunt Man' | Recap Review Theory 23:30

1h ago23:30

23:30

The podcast trio make the ultimate sacrifice - they go to New Jersey! PLUS we pull out a map of the West Tower to plot the killer's journey! " We review every single clue in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 4, Episode 4 "The Stunt Man" 00:00 Intro 00:02 Record Scratch 00:50 Let's Solve Only Murders in the Building 01:37 Is there a clear #1 suspe…

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Trump targeted as Springfield suffers, pushbike pushback, sculpture snafu 23:33

2d ago23:33

23:33

Midweek Mediawatch: Another threat to Trump's life as sad Springfield squirms under unwanted media spotlight. Also: pushbike pushback; big-money mistake on a new artwork; a fond farewell for pioneer of political broadcasting - and an MMA quiz fail.By RNZ

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Black Tuesday and the 1929 Stock Market Crash 17:08

22m ago17:08

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On October 28, 1929, a day known as Black Monday, the New York Stock Exchange suffered its greatest one-day loss in history. The next day, known as Black Tuesday, the market dropped even further, registering the second biggest one-day loss in history. This was the start of an extended bear market that saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average drop 89% i…

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Episode 752: Vin Weber on Governor Tim Walz 21:10

1d ago21:10

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Newt talks with former Minnesota Congressman Vin Weber. They discuss his political journey and his views on the current political landscape in Minnesota. Weber, a founder of the Conservative Opportunity Society, shares his insights on the rise of Governor Tim Walz, the current governor of Minnesota and the Democratic vice-presidential nominee. Webe…

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The French Origins of English 16:54

14m ago16:54

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The English language is….different. Unlike other languages, English has borrowed and used words from a wide variety of other languages. However, no other language has had quite the influence that French has had. In fact, French was the language spoken by the kings and queens of England for centuries, and the rules of England couldn’t speak any Engl…

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Let's Solve MOONFLOWER MURDERS, episode 1 | Recap Review Explained Theory 20:30

3h ago20:30

20:30

Susan sees Atticus, reads Atticus, and must become Atticus to save Cecily! Let's Solve MOONFLOWER MURDERS Episode 1 - A sequel/prequel whodunnit! This meta spin on a Golden Age Murder Mystery features several fair play puzzles that you can solve! Who killed Frank Parris? Why did Stefan confess? Who killed Melissa James? Where is Cecily? 00:00 Intro…

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Vichy France 15:44

1h ago15:44

15:44

After the Nazi invasion of France in 1940, the French were forced to sign a lopsided armistice that gave control over most of the country to Germany. However, about 40% of Frace was not occupied by the Germans. It was controlled by a French government that came to power after the invasion and collaborated with and sided with Germany. The government…

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Episode 751: I Used To Like You Until... 29:35

6d ago29:35

29:35

Kat Timpf, a libertarian commentator and comedian, shares her unique perspective on the importance of refusing to choose sides in political and social debates. Drawing from her experiences at Fox News and her career in comedy, Timpf discusses how engaging in conversations with respect and humor can bridge gaps and lead to enlightening outcomes. Her…

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The Disappearance of Michael Rockefeller (Encore) 14:43

3d ago14:43

14:43

In 1961, Michael Rockefeller, an heir to one of the greatest fortunes in the world, disappeared on an art-collecting trip off the coast of the island of New Guinea. For decades, the family simply assumed that he accidentally drowned off the coast in an attempt to rescue his anthropologist colleague. However, in the decades since he disappeared, mor…

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Big city bad vibes & are media harming minorities? 35:07

1h ago35:07

35:07

Mediawatch for 15 September 2024: Bad news about bad vibes in our big cities right now - and Wellington's woes in particular. Also: new research for the broadcasting watchdog says some minorities say discriminatory stuff is turning them off our media. But where is it coming from? And - fact checking claims about the legality of peeing in public.…

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Box Office Bombs 17:02

13m ago17:02

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People in the entertainment industry often say that show business is “show business.” As much as motion pictures are an art form, it is also a business. In many cases, a very big business. Motion picture studios will often invest hundreds of millions of dollars into a film expecting to see a return on their investment. Most of the time, a film will…

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Lake Superior 15:10

7d ago15:10

15:10

Located between Canada and the United States is one of the largest bodies of freshwater in the world, Lake Superior. Lake Superior is the largest and deepest of the Great Lakes, and it is the first of the lakes in terms of water flow. Despite being the largest of the Great Lakes, it has the fewest number of people living on its shores, yet it is on…

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Episode 750: The Presidential Debate – Who Won? 32:00

8d ago32:00

32:00

Newt analyzes the presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Newt observes that Harris focused on style over substance, while Trump emphasized key issues like the economy and immigration. The debate was marked by perceived bias from the ABC News moderators, who appeared to be more supportive of Harris. Desp…

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Counterfeiting 15:41

24h ago15:41

15:41

As soon as money was invented, counterfeiting was invented soon after. Counterfeiting has been around for as long as money, and as money has changed, counterfeiters have changed with it. What used to be a relatively simple process has become a highly technical game of cat and mouse. Today, it is considered a crime in every country on Earth, but of …

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Let's Solve ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING season 4 episode 3 'Two for the Road' Recap Review Theory 17:12

6d ago17:12

17:12

The podcast trio double up with the stars to find the secrets of the West Can they uncover Professor M. Dudenoff? As my cousin Balki says, "Don't be ridiculous! Babashtiki!" We review every single clue in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 4, Episode 3 "Two for the Road" 00:00 Intro 00:02 Confirmation Bias 01:04 Let's Solve Only Murders in the Bui…

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'Sanewashing' Trump & a celebrity health scare 25:56

2d ago25:56

25:56

Midweek Mediawatch -Hayden Donnell talks to Emile Donovan about media 'sanewashing' Trump in the big debate. Also: alarming reports of Elle McPherson beating cancer with positive thinking - and how the watchdog ruled on a boozy ZM broadcast (not OK) and pumped-up TVNZ political poll analysis (OK)By RNZ

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Imperial Units of Measure 18:55

2d ago18:55

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Almost every country in the world uses the metric system…..almost. There are still a few stragglers, like the United States, who use units handed down to them from the British. These are known as Imperial Units. These units often confuse those living in countries that use the metric system….as well as those who live in countries that use Imperial U…

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The Last Emperor of China 15:13

3d ago15:13

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In 1908, a two-year-old boy named Puyi was installed as the 11th Emperor of the Qing Dynasty in China. His life would prove to be radically different from that of any other Chinese emperor who came before him. He would see the end of Imperial China, become a puppet ruler for those who wished legitimacy, wind up in prison, and finally live out his f…

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Silbo Gomero 13:52

4d ago13:52

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Located on the island of La Gomera in the Spanish Canary Islands is one of the most unusual languages on Earth. For centuries, the people on this island have been able to communicate over vast distances not by shouting, using smoke signals, or drums, but rather by whistling. This system allowed them to communicate just as easily as if they were tal…

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Episode 749: Abbey Gate – Three Years Later 26:17

13d ago26:17

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Newt commemorates the third anniversary of the terrorist attack at Abbey Gate outside of Kabul Airport, which claimed the lives of 13 American heroes and approximately 170 Afghan civilians. Newt’s guest is Christy Shamblin, the mother-in-law of Sergeant Nicole Gee, one of the service members killed in the attack. Shamblin shares personal stories ab…

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Liberia (Encore) 16:13

5d ago16:13

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Every country in Africa is unique and has its own history. However, many African countries share a similar story over the last 150 years, having gone through European colonization and decolonization. The nation of Liberia, however, has a history, unlike any other country in the world. From its founding to its modern-day governance, the story of the…

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Epic show for new epoch in te ao Māori, road rage, toast-gate 36:28

13d ago36:28

36:28

Mediawatch for 8 September 2024: how the epic broadcast to mark a new epoch in te ao Māori was made at Tūrangawaewae Marae, media focus on small stuff in big bucks plan for roads; 'Toast-gate' prompts a backlash and a u-turn on maternity ward snacks.By RNZ

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The Left Page - Episode 83 - Concept: Tropes and their handling of Art 1:18:27

6d ago1:18:27

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Hello everyone!! We kick off September with a very interesting concept episode, as we talk about Tropes, and clichés and archetypes! A very good time as we consider not just the creation of art, especially literature, but also its very superficial and weak discourse that is mostly upheld by these building blocks of tropes. We also go over a general…

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Permutations and Combinations (Encore) 15:35

6d ago15:35

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Whenever there is a lottery, the odds of winning are given. If you go to a pizzeria, they might tell you the number of possible pizzas that can be made, given their toppings. If you have a combination lock, it is secured because of the number of different solutions that are possible. All of these things might seem different, but they are all part o…

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Episode 748: Election 2024 – The Debate 37:04

14d ago37:04

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Newt talks with Michael Barone, a senior political analyst for the Washington Examiner and a resident fellow emeritus at the American Enterprise Institute. Their discussion covers the impact of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s suspension of his presidential campaign and endorsement of Donald Trump and the significance of this move in shaping the 2024 race.…

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The National Park Service (Encore) 15:15

7d ago15:15

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In 19th century America, a movement began to take areas of exceptional natural beauty and preserve them. This idea of setting aside land for the purpose of preservation is something that was never really taken seriously before. These areas became known as national parks, and they spawned a movement of land preservation that spread around the world …

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Episode 747: City of Dreams 28:40

8d ago28:40

28:40

"City of Dreams" is a new film that tells the story of Jesús, a young Mexican boy whose dreams of becoming a soccer star are shattered when he's trafficked across the border and sold to a sweatshop in Los Angeles. The film, written and directed by Mohit Ramchandani and produced by Roadside Attractions, is a thrilling narrative that sheds light on t…

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The History of Pizza (Encore) 14:24

15d ago14:24

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There is a good chance that sometime in the last few days, weeks, or months, you might have enjoyed a slice or two of pizza. Pizza has become a near-ubiquitous food which can be found in almost every country. However, there is no one pizza. There are vehement disagreements about what pizza is best and what sort of toppings are acceptable. Learn mor…

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Let's Solve ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING season 4 episode 2 'Gates of Heaven' Recap Theory 29:21

9d ago29:21

29:21

Mabel and Oliver put their cards on the table, while Charles' ex drops in! Was Sazz shot? The podcast trio investigate the West Tower as one little piggie left the apartment, while this other little piggie hung out in the shower! We review every single clue in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 4, Episode 2 "Gates of Heaven" 00:00 Intro 00:02 East…

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