Best Crack An Egg Podcasts (2025)

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Slate Money | Who’s The Boss? 56:39

3m ago56:39

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This week: DOGE is taking its chainsaw to the Social Security Administration. Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers examine the real reasons behind the Elon Musk led crusade against the SSA. And then, DOGE used extreme tactics against the US Institute of Peace including a physical takeover of the building by force. Meanwhile, the founder o…

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Amicus | The Rule of Law Took A Very Dark Turn This Week 1:19:33

9m ago1:19:33

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If you’re overwhelmed by the sheer volume of lawless acts, constitutional crises (we count five), and huge Trump administration losses in court this week - honestly, same. But if anyone can render this swirling storm of lawsuits and orders and injunctions legible, and put them in terms that can help make sense of this moment, it’s Dahlia Lithwick. …

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What Next TBD | Trump's War on Scientific Research 32:58

31m ago32:58

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The National Institutes of Health is the primary engine of biomedical research around the world, which makes the Trump administration's dramatic cuts to its grant program both confusing and potentially incredibly harmful. Guest: Katherine J. Wu, staff writer for the Atlantic. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listen…

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Political Gabfest | The “Constitutional Crisis Is Here” 1:08:40

7m ago1:08:40

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This week, John Dickerson and David Plotz are joined by Ruth Marcus to discuss the showdown over mass deportation and the government’s defiant response to court orders; a deep data dive by Ezra Klein and David Shor about why Trump won the 2024 election; and this week’s so-called “negotiation” call between Trump and Putin. Listener chatter from Kevi…

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Can you knock down all the lies about Dominos? 26:57

4h ago26:57

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This week on The Big Fib we find out if our child contestant can spot which adult is lying about Dominos! Where were dominos first documented? How many members are in the Universal Domino League? What do you call the dots on a domino? Play along and see if you can guess who is telling the truth on The Big Fib gameshow. For more great shows for kids…

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What Next | Trump’s Animal-Spirit Economy 32:00

14h ago32:00

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The economy that Donald Trump inherited from Joe Biden had low unemployment, slowing inflation, and a growing GDP. So what is he trying to achieve by imposing heavy tariffs on our allies and trading partners? Guest: Stephanie Ruhle, NBC business analyst and the host of The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle. Want more What Next? Join Slate Plus to unlo…

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What Next | A "Made for TV" Deportation Policy 33:37

12m ago33:37

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Mass deportations were a big part of Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign and now in office, he’s making good on the wide-sweeping aspects of his policy, though the numbers aren’t yet massive. Most recently, he’s justified these actions through the 1798 Alien Enemies Act which only applies during wartime. When a judge attempted to halt the dep…

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Amicus | Sneak Preview: An Escalating Constitutional Crisis 9:49

16m ago9:49

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In this urgent extra episode of Amicus, host Dahlia Lithwick and Slate's senior writer Mark Joseph Stern discuss the unfolding constitutional crisis triggered by the Trump administration's defiance of a court order to halt flights carrying Venezuelan migrants to be delivered to El Salvador’s so-called Terrorism Confinement Center - a vast foreign p…

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Slate Money | Money Talks: The Mighty Dollar 44:29

23m ago44:29

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In this Money Talks: How does America assert its power globally? The short answer is money. For the long answer, Felix Salmon calls in authors Edward Fishman (Chokepoints) and Saleha Mohsin (Paper Soldiers) who both recently published books on the subject. They’ll discuss how the US dollar managed to become the world’s reserve asset, the ways it’s …

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What Next | Is this the End of Sesame Street? 31:42

3m ago31:42

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Educational, entertaining, and about as universally beloved as any part of American life, how did Sesame Street find itself cutting staff and searching for a new broadcasting home? Guest: David Kamp, author of Sunny Days: The Children's Television Revolution That Changed America Want more What Next? Join Slate Plus to unlock full, ad-free access to…

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What Next | Democrats Had a Rare Opportunity. They Blinked. 30:48

19m ago30:48

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Last week, Democrats averted a government shutdown—by voting for a MAGA-friendly Continuing Resolution, which may have just handed even greater power to Trump. Why? Guest: Josh Marshall, editor-in-chief of Talking Points Memo Want more What Next? Join Slate Plus to unlock full, ad-free access to What Next and all your other favorite Slate podcasts.…

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Culture Gabfest: Meghan Markle Sprinkles Potpourri on You 1:14:07

22m ago1:14:07

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On this week’s show, we throw a flower-sprinkled dinner party for a space clone (personal beehive not included). Slate culture staff writer Nadira Goffe sits in for Dana, and the hosts discuss the new Bong Joon Ho film Mickey 17, followed by Meghan Markle's uncanny homemaking show With Love, Meghan on Netflix. Finally, we invite Slate writer Dan Ko…

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What Next TBD | How Trump Is Trying to Kill Press Freedom 32:50

13m ago32:50

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With a Trump-friendly Supreme Court and a contentious relationship with the press, could Donald Trump follow through on his 2016 campaign goal of making it easier to sue media companies for libel—and imperil America’s free press? Guest: David Enrich, business investigations editor at the New York Times and author of “Murder The Truth.” Want more Wh…

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Slate Money | MrBeast and The Chocolate Factory 55:42

15m ago55:42

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This week: The US Stock Market is plummeting during Trump’s second term. Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers explain why headlines very rarely affect the movements of the Stock Market–and discuss whether we're currently living one of those exceptions. Then, the Wall Street Journal has reported that the Trump family is in talks to invest …

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Amicus | Big Law Stands Up 42:01

9m ago42:01

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Donald Trump continued his almost uninterrupted losing streak in the courts. Across the country we saw federal judges openly criticizing his Administration officials and their lawyers for overreach, bullying and misrepresentations about not only their cases, but about norms and values. But Trump has both judges and law firms in his crosshairs. On t…

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Producing Eggs the Kipster Way with Sandra Vijn 28:13

4h ago28:13

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Sustainability, animal welfare, and transparency—are they just buzzwords, or true commitments? This week we sit down with Sandra Vijn, Managing Director of Kipster USA, to explore how the company is rethinking the entire system—from upcycled feed to carbon-neutral farming. Kipster is aiming to redefine what ethical egg farming looks like. Sandra sh…

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What Next TBD | Will Tesla Survive Elon Musk? 29:54

4d ago29:54

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The public’s anger towards Elon Musk and DOGE has found an outlet in the form of Musk’s car company Tesla. How long can the company put up with a sinking reputation and stock price? Guest: Pranshu Verma, tech reporter for the Washington Post. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family …

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Political Gabfest | What Happens When Government Breaks 1:10:14

7m ago1:10:14

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This week, John Dickerson and David Plotz are joined by Juliette Kayyem to discuss how Elon Musk and DOGE are endangering Americans; the Trump administration’s attacks on universities and the arrest of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil; and the politics of the measles outbreak centered on West Texas. For this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode, John…

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Who has the brass to lie about Trumpets? 28:58

4h ago28:58

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In a new episode of The Big Fib we find out if our child contestant can spot which adult is lying about Trumpets What’s the highest note ever played on a trumpet? Who’s trumpet sold for $55,000? Who was the first recorded female trumpet player? Play along and see if you can guess who is telling the truth on The Big Fib gameshow. For more great show…

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What Next | Could DOGE Really Gut Social Security? 32:12

6m ago32:12

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DOGE cuts have already hit Social Security, with offices closing and employees fired. With Elon Musk calling the program a “Ponzi scheme” and saying entitlements are “the big one to eliminate,” this may be just the beginning of the unraveling of the trusted safety net that millions of Americans rely on. Guest: Joe Perticone, political reporter at T…

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What Next | Will Student Protesters Be Deported? 33:04

4h ago33:04

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The Trump administration’s approach to free speech, immigration, and due process all converge in a crackdown on Columbia University. Guest: Sarah Brown, news editor at the Chronicle for Higher Education. Want more What Next? Join Slate Plus to unlock full, ad-free access to What Next and all your other favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe dir…

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What Next: Andrew Cuomo Wanted To Be President. He’ll Settle For Mayor. 29:55

1d ago29:55

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Andrew Cuomo—the hard-headed former governor of New York state —became something of a national hero in 2020 with his no-nonsense press conferences. By 2021, he was mired in a sexual misconduct scandal and the fallout from a public health disaster. How is he polling so well in the Democratic primary for New York’s mayoral race? Guest: Jimmy Vielkind…

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What Next | When Trump Ruins Your Marriage 30:14

12d ago30:14

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They were three Harris-supporting women, from across the country, all married to Trump-supporting men—and they were all contemplating divorce. Guest: Scaachi Koul, Slate senior writer who wrote about women considering leaving their husbands over their support for Donald Trump and the author of Sucker Punch. Want more What Next? Join Slate Plus to u…

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Culture Gabfest: Zero Day Makes Robert De Niro a Befuddled President 1:10:19

3d ago1:10:19

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On this week’s show, no amount of star power can save a “screamingly stupid show.” (Sorry, Robert De Niro et al.) With Sam Adams—Slate Senior Editor and Staff Writer—sitting in for Dana, the team talks about the Netflix political thriller series Zero Day. Then they remember the career of Gene Hackman and end with their thoughts about this Atlantic …

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What Next TBD | Zuckerberg and the Post-Factcheck Era 33:11

3d ago33:11

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After the election, Mark Zuckerberg announced that he was doing away with Facebook’s fact-checking apparatus in the US. With content creators getting paid based on reach, and content spreading wider and faster the more extreme it is, is Facebook the perfect environment for misinformation to flourish? Guest: Craig Silverman, technology reporter for …

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Slate Money | Eggistential Crisis 54:20

14d ago54:20

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This week: Trump’s tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China went into effect – only for him to turn around and suspend many of them. Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss Trump’s love of tariffs and the political effects of his trade war. Then, Egg Watch gets a whole segment this week as Chenya Roth joins to discuss the economics of egg…

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Amicus | The Constitutional Truth At The Heart Of The DOGE Cases 1:05:01

4d ago1:05:01

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Elon Musk’s moves at DOGE have been legally dubious from the start. And the more we learn, the more questions we have about this not-an-agency helmed by Musk –– who is apparently both in charge, and also not in charge. That’s why we wanted to talk with Kate Shaw, University of Pennsylvania law professor and co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, a…

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What Next: TBD | From 4Chan to Charlottesville to DOGE 34:19

5d ago34:19

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To understand the second Trump administration, you have to understand the internet culture that gave birth to it. Guest: Elle Reeve, CNN correspondent who reported on the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, VA for Vice News. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all…

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Political Gabfest | Trump’s Display of Dominance 1:07:15

6d ago1:07:15

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This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss President Trump’s authoritarian address to Congress and whipsawing on tariffs; the outright betrayal of Ukraine and alliance with Russia on naked display in the Oval Office; and the ways the Covid pandemic caused and accelerated change in America. For this week’s Slate Plus bonus epi…

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Can you crack the lies about Eggs? 27:50

6d ago27:50

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This week on The Big Fib we find out if our child contestant can spot which adult is lying about Eggs! What happens when you put a fresh egg into a glass of water? Name one mammal that lays eggs? During what time of year can eggs be balanced on their end? Play along and see if you can guess who is telling the truth on The Big Fib gameshow. For more…

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What Next | How Worried Are Ukrainians? 29:26

13d ago29:26

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Aware of Donald Trump’s reputation as a dealmaker, Ukrainians had some hope as he took office—maybe Trump could break the stalemate with Russia and find peace. Then that Oval Office meeting happened… Guest: Romeo Kokriatski is the managing editor of New Voice of Ukraine, and co-host of the podcast Ukraine Without Hype. Want more What Next? Join Sla…

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Amicus | Sneak Preview: What Trump’s First Big Loss At SCOTUS Means 7:14

17d ago7:14

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On Wednesday morning the Supreme Court dealt a blow to the Trump administration's effort to withhold $2 billion promised for foreign aid work. Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern discuss the Court’s decision to reject the Trump administration's request to halt a lower court's order, by a five to four vote, compelling the State Department to resum…

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What Next | The True Cost of Slashing the Government 28:41

7d ago28:41

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Republicans have been talking about cutting the size of the government down for decades. Now that the Trump administration is following through on those plans, the process is laying bare just how much pain this budget hacking is going to inflict on Americans and people across the globe. Guest: Jeffrey Okoro, executive director for CFK Africa, a non…

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Slate Money | Money Talks: The American Myth of Hard Work 41:22

8d ago41:22

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In this Money Talks: Emily Peck is joined by journalist and author Adam Chandler to discuss what he discovered about how Americans think about work while writing his book 99% Perspiration. They’ll get into America's often misguided and misinformed obsession with rugged individualism, the long-term effects of de-emphasizing community, and of course,…

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What Next | Why Trump Needs Congress 31:50

18d ago31:50

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Congressional Republicans are trying to extend Trump’s first-term tax cuts, appease GOP budget hawks and increase defense spending—all in a single budget. Can it be done? Guest: Jim Newell, senior politics writer at Slate. Want more What Next? Join Slate Plus to unlock full, ad-free access to What Next and all your other favorite Slate podcasts. Yo…

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Hang Up | Robo Calls: The Umps of the Future Are Here 1:12:28

16d ago1:12:28

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Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh dive into the inclusion and implications of robotic officiating in the NFL and MLB. They also discuss the retirement of basketball all-time great, Diana Taurasi. Finally, they talk about a right-wing proposal for a steroid-fueled sports league. For Afterballs, Alex remembers the careers of Czech…

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What Next | Why Women Kill 37:04

9d ago37:04

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A survey of people incarcerated in California found that 20 percent of women in for homicide had killed their abusive partners. How have self-defense laws failed women in abusive relationships—and how can they be reformed to save lives? Guest: Rachel Louise Snyder, journalist, author of No Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know About Domestic Violence…

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Culture Gabfest: The Oscars Go Streaming 1:12:39

10d ago1:12:39

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On this week’s show, we preview the Oscars and Trump’s demolition throughout renowned institutions of art. Isaac Butler — author of The Method: How the Twentieth Century Learned to Act and host of the new Criterion Channel series, The Craft of Acting — sits in for Stephen Metcalf. First, the hosts discuss I’m Still Here and the continued addition o…

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What Next TBD | Cracking the Egg Crisis 25:24

10d ago25:24

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Everyone’s talking about the price of eggs—so why are they so expensive? And when can we expect—if ever—the price to come back down? Guests: Dr. Jada Thompson, associate professor at the University of Arkansas Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podca…

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Slate Money | Trump Math & Techno-Fascism 53:27

11d ago53:27

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This week: Trump has proposed a $5 million “gold card” for US citizenship, suggesting that the US could sell 10 million of them to pay off the national debt. Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss the logic behind this considering the similar programs that already exist and the possible pool of candidates. Then, they discuss guest K…

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Amicus | When the Lawyers are Lawless 51:06

11d ago51:06

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This past week has seen firings at the Pentagon, an Executive Order targeting a private law firm, the installation of a podcaster and January 6 denialist as #2 at the FBI, and an incident in which an audience member at an Idaho townhall was wrestled to the ground and led away in zip ties by private security that answer to no lawful police entity. I…

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Expana and the Benchmark Price of Eggs with Karyn Rispoli 35:47

12d ago35:47

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Egg prices have been anything but stable in recent years, and behind every price shift is a complex web of market forces. In this episode, we sit down with Karyn Rispoli, Managing Editor of Eggs at Expana, to break down how egg pricing really works. From avian influenza outbreaks wiping out millions of layers to shifting market dynamics and the int…

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What Next TBD | The DOGE Resistance 30:34

12d ago30:34

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Federal workers in the U.S. Digital Service resigned in protest over what they viewed as indiscriminate, irresponsible firings coming from the DOGE office. While lawsuits are entering the courts and protests are taking to the streets, will any of this make a difference to the chainsaw-minded leaders of DOGE? Guest: Ryan Mac, tech reporter at the Ne…

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Political Gabfest | So Europe is Our Enemy Now? 1:14:28

13d ago1:14:28

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This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the future of the transatlantic alliance and Ukraine in the wake of the UN resolution votes with Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor-in-chief of The Economist; the House GOP’s budget resolution and the reconciliation process; and the Trump administration’s increasingly aggressive moves agai…

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Do you have an ear for lies about Elephants? 30:02

20d ago30:02

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In a new episode of The Big Fib we find out if our child contestant can spot which adult is lying about Elephants! How many gallons of water do elephants drink in a day? Why do elephants flap their ears? How many muscles do elephants have in their trunks? Play along and see if you can guess who is telling the truth on The Big Fib gameshow. For more…

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What Next | Will Gaza’s Ceasefire Last? 32:08

13d ago32:08

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The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel has held since January 19. Now, the second phase—negotiating Gaza’s future—is supposed to begin. But anger over the deaths of hostages and intrusions into the West Bank aren’t going to make it easy. Guest: Yair Rosenberg, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of Deep Shtetl, a newsletter about the intersecti…

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