Best Dr Al Sharpton Podcasts (2024)

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The Tao of Muhammad Ali: E8 We're All Ghosts (with Isaac Miller) 49:43

12h ago49:43

49:43

In our final episode, Ali transforms the life of Davis's son Isaac. We explore Ali's influence on today's generation. This episode contains information and audio from the following sources: ITV CBS BBC Associated Press 7 News ABC News CBS BBC NBC OWN PBS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Tao of Muhammad Ali: E7 All Things Vibrate (with Justin Cornwell and Tom Jackson)d Tom) 36:07

14d ago36:07

36:07

Muhammad loses the greatest love of his life, while Davis's life continues to shape shift in surprising ways. Also, we speak with a young Louisvillian whose future, through happenstance, was molded by his time with Ali. This episode contains information and audio from the following sources: Art Varkington ESPN NPR Associated Press Top Rank Boxing I…

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The Tao of Muhammad Ali: E6 The People's Champ (with Tyrone Monaghan) 46:34

21d ago46:34

46:34

Davis loses the biggest male influence of his life. Meanwhile, our citizen of the world defies the American government for the second time. Also, we hop across the big, wide Atlantic to trace Ali's little known roots to a land with a rich history of both fighting and storytelling. This episode contains audio and information from the following sourc…

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The Tao of Muhammad Ali: E5 The Eyes Lie (with Dr. Holly Shill and Frank Bourget) 36:15

28d ago36:15

36:15

Davis's hero teaches him how to fly. Also, we spend some time with Dr. Holly Shill, the director of the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center in Phoenix, whose career path, like Davis's, was enlarged by Muhammad Ali. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Tao of Muhammad Ali: E4 Paradise Regained (with Imam Zaid Shakir) 39:46

29d ago39:46

39:46

Davis gets to see Muhammad for who he really is when his mother's not around. Then we speak to Imam Zaid Shakir, a spiritual advisor to Muhammad Ali. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Tao of Muhammad Ali: E3 A Magical Evening (with Rev. Al Sharpton) 33:52

1M ago33:52

33:52

Muhammad and Davis step deep into the mystic and Davis's life is forever transformed. Also, we sit down with Reverend Al Sharpton, who shares his own personal stories with the champ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Tao of Muhammad Ali: E2 The Cosmic Child (with Muhammad Ali's daughter, Rasheda Ali) 25:01

2M ago25:01

25:01

It's 13 years later. In his mid-30s and on the cusp of middle age, Davis is managing a video store in Ali's hometown of Louisville. On Easter weekend, Muhammad Ali and Davis meet again. And Ali saves Davis' life a second time. Then, Ali's daughter Rasheda shares stories about her dad's playful nature and irrepressible antics during his later years.…

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The Tao of Muhammad Ali: E1 Paradise Lost (with James "Buster" Douglas and John Russell) 26:14

2M ago26:14

26:14

Davis Miller was a grieving, sickly child whose life was transformed the first time he witnessed Muhammad Ali proclaim his greatness. With Ali as his source of inspiration, young Davis rises above being bullied to forge his own path that ultimately lands him face to face in the same ring as his hero. In this episode, Davis and his co-host Craig Mor…

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Introducing: The Tao of Muhammad Ali 2:44

2M ago2:44

2:44

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Peter and the Acid King: Long Live Peter Ivers 39:06

5M ago39:06

39:06

Peter Ivers’ death marked the end of an era. Though David Jove tried to recreate New Wave Theater, he couldn’t do it without Peter. We examine the legacy Peter left behind, and the scene that ended with his death. – This episode features information and audio from the following sources: New Wave Theater Twin Peaks The Top ABC News In Heaven, Everyt…

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Peter and the Acid King: Theories 32:33

5M ago32:33

32:33

Samoan drug gangs, secret lovers, and the acid king. There’s a lot more to Peter’s story that’s left to uncover. – This episode features information and audio from the following sources: New Wave Theater In Heaven, Everything is Fine by Josh Frank 'An Einstein among Neanderthals': the tragic prince of LA counterculture Over the edge: The incredible…

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Peter and the Acid King: The Party’s Over 23:25

5M ago23:25

23:25

How do you mourn someone who was so very alive? It’s a question Peter’s friends asked over and over. Today, we look into how Peter’s community grieved the loss of their friend. – This episode features information and audio from the following sources: The Peter Principle, John Leone In Heaven, Everything is Fine by Josh Frank 'An Einstein among Nean…

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Peter and the Acid King: The Crime Scene 25:29

5M ago25:29

25:29

Many of Peter’s friends arrived at the crime scene before the police. Which meant that by the time the cops arrived, the scene had already been corrupted—and multiple pieces of evidence had gone missing. Years later, people would discover that evidence in some unexpected places. – This episode features information and audio from the following sourc…

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Peter and the Acid King: The Day He Died 24:07

6M ago24:07

24:07

A big secret. Tornados. Rain. A lost wallet. $15,000 dollars in cash that’s gone missing. Peter’s last day feels ominous. – This episode features information and audio from the following sources: New Wave Theater NBCLA In Heaven Everything is Fine, Josh Frank Over the edge: The incredible life and mysterious death of Peter Ivers See omnystudio.com/…

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Peter and the Acid King: The Acid King 26:43

6M ago26:43

26:43

Enter: The Acid King. People were equal parts inspired by and terrified of David Jove. He sold acid to the Rolling Stones, fled Canada on a felony charge, and… oh yeah, he created New Wave Theater. – This episode features information and audio from the following sources: New Wave Theater Rarefied Heir LIFE, Keith Richards In Heaven Everything is Fi…

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Peter and the Acid King: New Wave Theater 29:41

6M ago29:41

29:41

When an opportunity that combines Peter’s love of music, performance, and LA’s underground comes his way, he feels like it might be a new beginning. But Peter has no idea what—or who—he’s dealing with. – This episode features information and audio from the following sources: New Wave Theater “How Punk is This?” Ask Me Another, NPR. Punk and Tomatoe…

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Peter and the Acid King: The LA Underground 26:44

6M ago26:44

26:44

As host of New Wave Theater, Peter Ivers found himself in the middle of the LA punk scene. From police raids, DIY-venues, and the outsiders it attracted, we explore punk music and the LA underground. – This episode features information and audio from the following sources: Decline of Western Civilization Part I In Heaven Everything is Fine by Josh …

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Peter and the Acid King: The Man in the Radiator 27:17

7M ago27:17

27:17

After his first album flops, Peter Ivers moves to LA for a fresh start. As his friends excel in film, TV, and music, Peter starts to fall behind. -- This episode features information and audio from the following sources: Decline of Western Civilization Part I Animal House Eraserhead Grand Theft Auto In Heaven Everything is Fine by Josh Frank New Wa…

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Peter and the Acid King: Peter Ivers Is Dead 25:26

7M ago25:26

25:26

On March 3rd, 1983, Peter Ivers—the eccentric and beloved host of New Wave Theater—was found bludgeoned to death in his apartment. Forty years later, his friends are still searching for answers about what happened to him. This episode features information and audio from the following sources: Decline of Western Civilization Part I Wayne’s World New…

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Introducing: Peter and the Acid King 2:35

7M ago2:35

2:35

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Big Sugar Episode 9: Trench Warfare 58:12

8M ago58:12

58:12

As the case finally wraps up, Celeste asks what happened to the cane cutters, and what happened to the lawyers whose lives were consumed by this case. And we ask what’s next for Big Sugar? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Big Sugar Episode 8: The Battle of the Swamp 51:03

8M ago51:03

51:03

It’s a battle for the heart of Florida and the soul of American politics as Celeste lays bare the environmental impact and political influence of the sugar industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Big Sugar Episode 7: Bittersweet 49:13

9M ago49:13

49:13

A healthcare worker discovers the shocking truth about the real PR power of Big Sugar. Full statement from the Sugar Association See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Big Sugar Episode 6: The Decision and the Drama 32:00

9M ago32:00

32:00

The case continues as the lawyers seek justice for the cane cutters. The jury reaches a decision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Big Sugar Episode 5: The American Dream 43:42

9M ago43:42

43:42

Host Celeste Headlee goes on the hunt for the Fanjul brothers in Palm Beach, Florida and uncovers an even more devastating truth about the American sugar industry’s past. J. Edgar Hoover’s FBI and the movie The Godfather play a part in our story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Big Sugar Episode 4: Without Sugar There is No Country 39:24

9M ago39:24

39:24

We travel to 1950’s Cuba to meet the Fanjul family, sugar barons whose experiences with sugar, Castro and the Tropicana nightclub shine a light on where this story really begins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Big Sugar Episode 3: The Case That Consumed Them 39:53

10M ago39:53

39:53

The lawyers gather evidence as they prepare to take on the biggest players in the sugar industry. Tens of millions of dollars are at stake, but who are they really up against? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Big Sugar Episode 2: The Grass is Always Greener 44:07

10M ago44:07

44:07

Tensions between workers and a sugarcane farm erupt into violence. A ragtag group of lawyers seek justice for thousands of sugarcane cutters who have allegedly been underpaid for their grueling labor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Big Sugar Episode 1: Welcome to Blood, Sweat and Tears 49:49

10M ago49:49

49:49

Meet Victor and Selvin, who initially feel lucky to travel from Jamaica to Florida to cut sugarcane. The experiences of cane cutters like them lead two ambitious journalists to try and uncover the devastating truth about the labor supporting the American sugar industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Introducing: Big Sugar 2:00

10M ago2:00

2:00

Join host Celeste Headlee for a deep dive into the inner workings of the multi-billion dollar sugar industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Tao of Muhammad Ali: E8 We're All Ghosts (with Isaac Miller) 49:43

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The Tao of Muhammad Ali: E7 All Things Vibrate (with Justin Cornwell and Tom Jackson)d Tom) 36:07

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The Tao of Muhammad Ali: E6 The People's Champ (with Tyrone Monaghan) 46:34

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The Tao of Muhammad Ali: E5 The Eyes Lie (with Dr. Holly Shill and Frank Bourget) 36:15

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The Tao of Muhammad Ali: E4 Paradise Regained (with Imam Zaid Shakir) 39:46

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The Tao of Muhammad Ali: E3 A Magical Evening (with Rev. Al Sharpton) 33:52

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The Tao of Muhammad Ali: E2 The Cosmic Child (with Muhammad Ali's daughter, Rasheda Ali) 25:01

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The Tao of Muhammad Ali: E1 Paradise Lost (with James "Buster" Douglas and John Russell) 26:14

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Introducing: The Tao of Muhammad Ali 2:44

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Peter and the Acid King: Long Live Peter Ivers 39:06

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Peter and the Acid King: Theories 32:33

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Peter and the Acid King: The Party’s Over 23:25

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Peter and the Acid King: The Crime Scene 25:29

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Peter and the Acid King: The Day He Died 24:07

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Peter and the Acid King: The Acid King 26:43

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Peter and the Acid King: New Wave Theater 29:41

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Peter and the Acid King: The LA Underground 26:44

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Peter and the Acid King: The Man in the Radiator 27:17

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Peter and the Acid King: Peter Ivers Is Dead 25:26

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Introducing: Peter and the Acid King 2:35

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Big Sugar Episode 9: Trench Warfare 58:12

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Big Sugar Episode 8: The Battle of the Swamp 51:03

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Big Sugar Episode 7: Bittersweet 49:13

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Big Sugar Episode 6: The Decision and the Drama 32:00

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Big Sugar Episode 5: The American Dream 43:42

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Big Sugar Episode 4: Without Sugar There is No Country 39:24

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Big Sugar Episode 3: The Case That Consumed Them 39:53

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Big Sugar Episode 2: The Grass is Always Greener 44:07

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Big Sugar Episode 1: Welcome to Blood, Sweat and Tears 49:49

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Introducing: Big Sugar 2:00

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