Best idriss Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 241: Man Up and the New Misogyny w/ Cynthia Miller-Idriss 1:11:39

21d ago1:11:39

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Philip welcomes Cynthia Miller-Idriss, author of Man Up: The New Misogyny & the Rise of Violent Extremism. In their conversation, they explore how misogyny operates across various spectrums to create and spread violent extremism. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative …

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Cynthia Miller - Idriss | How Distrust Fuels Extremism 38:07

24d ago38:07

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In this episode of How to Fix Democracy, host Andrew Keen sits down with Cynthia Miller-Idriss - scholar of extremism, founder of the Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab (PERIL), and author of Man Up: The New Misogyny and the Rise of Violent Extremism. Together they eplore one of democracy's most fragile foundations: trust. From …

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Episode 244: Caught in the Streaming Wars w/ Charlotte Henry 1:06:17

3d ago1:06:17

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Philip welcomes Charlotte Henry, media expert and author of Streaming Wars: How getting everything we wanted changed entertainment forever to the show. In their conversation, they trace how the rise and dominance of streaming has changed our viewing and listening habits. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty mors…

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True Crime Conversations: Robin Warder, Nina Innsted and John Mattos (Bonus Episode!) 1:04:51

4d ago1:04:51

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For the month of December, True Crime creators are getting together for conversations about podcasting, true crime, and the nexus between the two. We’ll discuss creating our shows, behind-the-scenes moments, fears and hopes, the cases that have gripped us, and more. In this conversation, we discuss: How we got into podcasting, our passion projects,…

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The Real Life Grinch - A True Crime Collab 37:52

5d ago37:52

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'Tis the season for true crime chaos! Hosts Kristen Seavey from Murder, She Told, Javier Leiva from PRETEND, and Shaun from Sins & Survivors join forces to explore Christmas crimes gone horribly wrong. From a bath salts-fueled home decorator in suburban Ohio to a serial burglar stealing Robert De Niro's wrapped presents right from under his tree, t…

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Episode 243: Collaborating with the Enemy w/Adam Kahane 1:03:36

7d ago1:03:36

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Philip welcomes back Adam Kahane to the show. In this conversation they discuss the updated edition of one of his seminal works Collaborating with the Enemy: How to Work with People You Don’t Agree with or Like or Trust. Their exploration couldn’t be more timely given the increased polarization across many parts of society. The Drop – The segment o…

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Off Script: Pretend, Murder She Told & Sins and Survivors Spill the Tea 36:07

12d ago36:07

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Join hosts Javier from Pretend, Kristen Seavey from Murder She Told, and Shaun from Sins and Survivors for a special holiday crossover episode where three true crime podcasters let their guard down and talk shop. Enjoy this conversation and be sure to check out the rest: Jessie (Love Murder), Bob (Buried), Joshua (Somewhere in the Pines) John (Sins…

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The 2025 Holberg Debate: 'Is Collective Security Dead?' 2:31:00

13d ago2:31:00

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At the 2025 Holberg Debate, Mary Kaldor, Boris Johnson, Stephen Walt and Stephen Sackur (moderator) met to discuss current conditions for collective security and global stability.As war returns to Europe, global institutions falter, and great power rivalry intensifies, the foundations of collective security are under strain. Is liberal internationa…

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Episode 242: The Positive Obsession of Octavia E. Butler 59:38

14d ago59:38

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Philip welcomes Susana M. Morris, author of Positive Obsession: The Life and Times of Octavia E. Butler to the show. In their conversation, they discuss the generational impact and influence of Octavia E. Butler and her singular place in the pantheon of writers. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of in…

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No Escape: The Murder of Brittney Lavoll - Flashback 28:34

19d ago28:34

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This week, after talking to Brittney Lavoll's son, we're sharing her case again. We were so moved by how well he's doing and the network of support that he and his brothers have had after the tragic loss of their mother. ------ A young mother of three, Brittney Lavoll, did everything right to escape her abuser—but it wasn’t enough. Her tragic murde…

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The Murder of Megan Ruiz 19:07

26d ago19:07

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Megan Ruiz and Jimmy Ramirez had a rocky relationship, which eventually erupted in violence. We hear about these cases often, but the sentencing in this one is an outrage. On July 3rd, 2024, two gunshots rang out inside the Crosswinds Apartments in central Las Vegas. Metro Officers responded and were told a story about a woman in the middle of a “m…

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Off The Cuff - Vegas News and Case Updates 36:55

1M ago36:55

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It's time for another Off The Cuff episode this week. This time we've got some case updates on the death of a K9 officer in Henderson, a road rage incident, and a few tech topics! Join us and let us know what you think! https://sinspod.co/101 https://sinspod.co/101sources Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sins-sur…

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How Do New Dads Make Friends? - with Peter Moses and Beth Rowe 32:42

1M ago32:42

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This episode's guests are wife-and-husband podcast producing duo Beth Rowe and Peter Moses. They talk about male friendship from the perspective of young dads and the wives who love those dads. Beth was actually one of the first guests on Real Feels back in 2019 when I was recording in my friend's Los Angeles garage, but now all of us are living ou…

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Episode 240: The Studio & Design Education w/ James Corazzo, Colin M. Gray & Derek Jones 1:04:50

1M ago1:04:50

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Philip welcomes James Corazzo, Colin M. Gray and Derek Jones co-authors of Studio Properties: A Field Guide to Design Education to the show. In their conversation, they discuss the physical and non-physical reality of the Studio and what it means for the future of design education. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share…

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The Unsolved Murder of Eric Nelams 28:00

1M ago28:00

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When you talk to people who knew Eric Nell-ums, they don’t start with how he died. They start with how he lived. They talk about his laughter, his kindness, his love for family, and the way he looked out for everyone around him. He was a soldier, a father, a brother, an uncle, and a friend, and someone who carried joy into every room he entered. Bu…

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Episode 239: Naturekind & Thinking Beyond the Human w/ Melissa Leach & James Fairhead 1:05:29

1M ago1:05:29

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Philip welcomes Melissa Leach & James Fairhead, authors of Naturekind: Language, Culture & Power Beyond the Human. In their conversation, they discuss the reality of a more expansive view of language and culture to include non-human life and how human dominance effects our relationships with the world. The Drop – The segment of the show where Phili…

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The Disappearance of Vladek Hasel 38:41

2M ago38:41

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This week, we're sharing an episode from Navigating Advocacy. It's the Florida missing person case of the disappearance of Bryan (AKA Vladek) Hasel. Whitney and Melissa are relentless and passionate victim advocates, and their treatment of this case is top-notch. Please give it a listen, if you have any information on Vladek's whereabouts, you are …

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Episode 238: Goliath’s Curse w/ Luke Kemp 1:08:28

2M ago1:08:28

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Philip welcomes Luke Kemp, the author of the bestselling work, Goliath’s Curse: The History and Future of Societal Collapse. In their conversation they dissect Luke’s thesis on what collapse means and how its impact is unevenly distributed and how it has changed over the centuries now we live in a “global goliath”. The Drop – The segment of the sho…

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Idriss Qibaa - The Stalker Who Sold Fear Online 26:39

2M ago26:39

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Most people in 2025 would never just leave their front door open, their credit cards, or identity information just lying around, but many times, that's what we’re doing online, sharing so much personal information out on platforms like Facebook and Instagram, and we often don't give it a second thought. For many shady people on the internet, that’s…

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From FDR to AI: Derek Leebaert on Trust and Democracy 37:33

2M ago37:33

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In this episode of How to Fix Democracy, host Andrew Keen speaks with Derek Leebaert - historian, technologist and author of Unlikely Heroes - about the shifting foundations of trust in democracy. From Franklin D. Roosevelt's efforts to rebuild confidence in government during the New Deal era to today's rapid rise of articifical intelligence, Leeba…

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Can Understanding Misogyny Stop Gun Violence? - With Cynthia Miller Idriss 36:23

2M ago36:23

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Today, Brad talks with Cynthia Miller-Idriss - a leading scholar in the study of extremism, radicalization, and polarization. Her work bridges academic research and practical interventions. Her new book is called "MAN UP: The New Misogyny and the Rise of Violent Extremism". In the wake of some pretty high profile gun violence the past few months, C…

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Off The Cuff 48:02

2M ago48:02

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This episode is a bit different. We'll be talking about a few different items that have happened in the Las Vegas area that definitely need to be shared. A domestic violence case that leads to police shooting a family pet, the staling of a sheriff, and updates on several cases we've covered in the past. Tune in and let us know what you think of thi…

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Episode 237: The Connected Leader w/ Emmanuel Gobillot 1:01:38

2M ago1:01:38

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Philip welcomes Emmanuel Gobillot, author of The Connected Leader to the show. In their conversation, they discuss the inherent paradoxes that make up leadership roles and how one builds consensus and creates trust. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Phili…

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A Family's Loss: The Murder of Linda Wise 23:31

2M ago23:31

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Linda Wise was a mother and grandmother who gave everything she could, even when she had little for herself. She was known for her kindness, her strength, and the way she always But in 2016, Linda’s children were left to face the unthinkable. Their mother had been murdered in her own home. This week, we’re sharing Linda’s story, and the ripple effe…

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Episode 236: Crisis of Leadership w/ Steve Wyatt 50:48

2M ago50:48

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Philip welcomes Steve Wyatt, author of Antidote to the Crisis of Leadership to the show. In their conversation, they connect whether the crisis of leadership is real or imagined and more acute in these times versus others. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings…

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Flashback: The Murder of Tiffany Booth 38:47

2M ago38:47

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The Council on Criminal Justice has estimated there was an 8% Increase in Domestic Violence Incidents in the United States following the Pandemic Stay-At-Home orders, while the Las Vegas Metro Police Department reported a 12 percent spike in domestic violence calls. One woman’s kind gesture to a co-worker in need led to a whirlwind pandemic lockdow…

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Episode 235: The Art of Design Strategy w/ Garkay Wong 50:55

3M ago50:55

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Philip welcomes Garkay Wong, author of The Art of Design Strategy to the show. In their conversation, they explore the future of design innovation and what are the key structural challenges and opportunities in the design discipline. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creat…

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Love Triangle: The Murder of Tzatzi Sanchez 38:14

3M ago38:14

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Episode 234: The Killing State w/ Corinna Barrett Lain 57:40

3M ago57:40

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Philip welcomes. Corrina Barrett Lain, author of Secrets of the Killing State: The Untold Story of Lethal Injection. In our conversation, we explore the ugly reality of lethal injection across medical, political and legal realities. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creati…

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Burt Neuborne | Law, Trust, and the American Constitution 39:13

3M ago39:13

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Can democracy survive without trust in the law? In this episode of How to Fix Democracy, host Andrew Keen speaks with Burt Neuborne, founding legal director of the Brennan Center for Justice and professor of law at NYU, about the complex relationship between law and trust in America. From Hobbes and Rousseau to Madison, Lincoln, and the U.S. Consti…

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Episode 233: Beyond The Male Crisis w/ Soraya Chemaly 1:09:29

3M ago1:09:29

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Philip welcomes Sorya Chemaly back to the show to discuss the so-called Male Crisis. Chemaly, an expert on gender and the author of the upcoming book All We Want is Everything: How to Dismantle Male Supremacy, breaks down the inconsistencies of the male crisis narrative and connects it to the movement of male supremacy. The Drop – The segment of th…

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How To Not Get Cancelled 8:45

3M ago8:45

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What does a real apology look like? In this video, Brad Gage breaks down how Rick and Morty co-creator Dan Harmon avoided being fully cancelled during the #MeToo movement by offering something few public figures ever manage: a genuine apology. On Real Feels, we explore how stories, movies, and culture reflect the modern struggles of masculinity, ac…

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The 2024 Holberg Debate: "Is the West in Decline?" Feat. Cynthia Miller-Idriss, Yanis Varoufakis, and Konstantin Kisin 2:38:27

3M ago2:38:27

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Is the West in decline, and if so, what are the implications for the future of democracy and the global order? The panelists for the 2024 Holberg Debate were Cynthia Miller-Idriss, Yanis Varoufakis and Konstantin Kisin. The debate was chaired by Sarah Montague.The Holberg Debate is an annual event organized by the Holberg Prize. You can read more a…

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Richard Kreitner | Trust, Mistrust, and the Myth of American Unity 32:28

4M ago32:28

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Is mistrust a defining feature and flaw in American democracy? Or is it a manifestation of basic opposition against long-term democratic and aspirational concepts such as "all men are created equally"? In this thought provoking conversation author and historian Richard Kreitner joins Andrew Keen to explore the deep mistrust in U.S. political life. …

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The Mysteries of Lake Mead - Part 4 23:52

4M ago23:52

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In 1987, near Lake Mead at Bonelli Landing, a rancher discovered a human skull and remains wrapped in a yellow blanket and buried in a shallow grave. They became another unidentified Jane Doe, her identity lost to time. Nearly 40 years later, on July 15, 2025, forensic scientists matched dental records and confirmed that those remains belonged to S…

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The Murder of Jason Williams 17:04

4M ago17:04

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The sound of an argument carried down the hallway of a central Las Vegas home. It was around two in the afternoon on September 2, 2023, when Juan and his family heard his roommate, 46-year-old Danelle Mask, yell, “I’m going to kill you,” and 59-year-old Jason Williams shout back, “Do it.” Juan knew it was best to take his kids and leave the house i…

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The Murder of Hurleen Dulai ft Alleged Actually Podcast 1:20:19

5M ago1:20:19

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Ash Armand / Akshaya Kubiak portrayed himself as a spiritual zen master, along with being a reality TV personality on the series "Gigolos" on ShowTime. The show runners said they knew one of these guys would do something stupid, but they had no idea it would be Ash, and they had no idea he was capable of murder. In this week's episode, we have a sp…

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Lonely No More - Mark Greene's Mission to Help Men Open Up Through Walking 35:16

5M ago35:16

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How can men make new friends as adults when their lives are busy, stressful and hectic? Mark Greene is the co-founder of Walking Talking Men, a national movement for men to create real, lasting, local friendships in our own neighborhoods, one walk at a time. He is based in New York City, and has seen success personally and with the men who join his…

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Unsolved but not Forgotten 23:16

5M ago23:16

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Las Vegas has long been plagued by high rates of violent crime—and a disturbingly low rate of resolution. In this anthology episode, we share the stories of four unsolved murders: Eugene Bell, Brittney Biggs, Celia Luna Delgado, and John Norris. Each case is tragic, each one baffling—and each deserves answers. Some of these victims were barely cove…

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Episode 232: What Might Be w/ Susan Sturm 1:07:44

5M ago1:07:44

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Philip welcomes Prof. Susan Sturm, author of What Might Be: Confronting Racism to Transform Institutions. In our conversation, we discuss how important it is to honestly confront racism and how movements can grow in times of rising authoritarianism. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual go…

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تسليط الضوء على رحلة طارق في تحويل نموذج عمل تقليدي للهدايا إلى تجربة رقمية فاخرة 1:03:37

5M ago1:03:37

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من تجربة شخصية سيئة أثناء شراء ورد لوالدته، وُلدت فكرة BloomingBox. يشاركنا طارق كيف تحوّل المشروع من شراكة صغيرة إلى علامة تجارية رائدة في قطاع الهدايا الفاخرة، تغطي باقات ورد، شوكولاتة، تريتس، وحتى تعاونات مع أشهر العلامات التجارية في المنطقة.🔹 ما الذي ميّز BloomingBox عن غيره؟ 🔹 لماذا اختار طارق أن يبني براند وليس سوقًا؟ 🔹 كيف أنقذهم كوفيد وفتح …

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The Murder of Kelly Kazoon 14:06

5M ago14:06

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When someone is murdered in Las Vegas, headlines tend to follow a pattern: mention the crime and include a short, impersonal description of the victim. In March of 2018, the headlines read, “homeless woman murdered.” That was the phrase police and the press used to describe the death of Kelly Kazoon. But Kelly wasn’t just a homeless woman. She was …

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Episode 231: Creating a Care Economy w/ Tim Jackson 1:17:40

5M ago1:17:40

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Philip welcomes back Tim Jackson to the show to discuss his latest book, The Care Economy. In their conversation, they breakdown how care is essential to building a society where all of us can prosper. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: The …

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A Mother's Promise - The Murder of Jamie Walker 26:12

5M ago26:12

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Jamey Walker was a member of one of the most beloved and consequential families ever to have lived on Las Vegas’s Historic West Side. Her mother, her father, and her grandmother were all well-known and highly regarded, going back to the 1960s and earlier. On Mother's Day 1981, a day when Jamey planned to spend time with her mom and grandmother, the…

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Episode 230: Money, Lies and God w/ Katherine Stewart 1:00:35

5M ago1:00:35

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Philip welcomes journalist and author Katherine Stewart to The Deep Dive to discuss her latest book Money, Lies and God. In their conversation, they chart the rise of Christian Nationalism and how it influences government through a network of money, influencers and the pulpit and the disastrous effect this has had on American democracy. The Drop – …

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Maureen Kelly’s Spiritual Quest: Vanished in Gifford Pinchot (PNW Haunts & Homicides) 1:26:32

6M ago1:26:32

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Today in place of our standard Swing Shift episode, we're bringing you a missing person, also from PNW Haunts & Homicides. Our policy is never to have a missing person be anything other than free, in the spirit of raising the profile of these important cases and in the hope that people like Maureen will be found. Here are their show notes. Please p…

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Deadly Domestic Violence in Vancouver: Meshay & Layla (PNW Haunts & Homicides) 1:03:44

6M ago1:03:44

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As we look to take some well-earned time off and build up a nice backlog for season 3, we'll be bringing you the occasional feed swap from one of the many podcasts we love in the ethical true crime space. Today, we have two for you from PNW Haunts & Homicides. In the first, they cover the tragic case of Meshay Melendez and Layla Stewart, and that's…

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Episode 229: The Crisis Within Foster Care w/ Claudia Rowe 50:52

6M ago50:52

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Philip welcomes Claudia Rowe, author of Wards of the State: The Long Shadow of American Foster Care. In their conversation, they explore the deep crisis within the foster care system and how it adversely effects the children it is attempting to serve. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual …

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What Happens at a Men's Retreat? - with Life Coach Cator Sparks 33:22

6M ago33:22

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Brad Gage talks to Cator Sparks, an ICF-certified life coach who focuses on men. Cator and Brad met through a national men's group called Buoy's Club, and dig into the fun and illuminating work Cator does with straight and queer men alike. Topics covered: -What actually happens at Men's Retreats. -The difference between coaching and therapy. -How p…

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Below The Surface - the Unsolved Mysteries of Lake Mead - Part 2 27:22

6M ago27:22

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When people think about Lake Mead, they picture sunshine, water, and long weekends. But the stories we’re telling in this episode don’t end up in a photo album. They end in silence, suspicion, and grief. A missing mother. A woman whose name no one knew. A Marine who never made it home. A child left to drown. And a young immigrant weighed down in th…

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