Best Jamie Thom Podcasts (2024)

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"People saw what they saw. "The Reporters' Roundtable- June 28, 2024 35:43

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All about the debate and what might come next with an all-star panel of Lynn Sweet, columnist and Washington Bureau Chief at the Chicago Sun-Times, Philip Bump, Washington Post national columnist, author of the How To Read This Chart newsletter and Author of the great book, The Aftermath and Emily Goodin, U.S. political reporter for the DailyMail.c…

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Rick Wilson on How The Lincoln Project is Converting GOP Voters. 35:59

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In this episode Bill interviews Rick Wilson, a co-founder of the Lincoln Project, a group of Republicans working to prevent Donald Trump from being re-elected. Wilson discusses the work of the Lincoln Project and their efforts to persuade disaffected Republicans not to vote for Trump. He also talks about the impact of their ads, which fall into thr…

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New music including Picture Parlour, This Is Lorelei, Health and Jamie xx on this week’s West Of The Fields podcast

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I continued exploring recent releases from John Cale, Charli XCX, Gesaffelstein, A. G. Cook, Peggy Gou, Goat Girl, Corridor, Cindy Lee, Beth Gibbons and Jessica Pratt on the show this week, while the retro alternative set was an extended tribute to legendary French singer-songwriter, occasional actress and fashion icon Françoise Hardy, who passed a…

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"The eye rolls, the side-eye." The Reporters' Roundtable-June 21, 2024 43:50

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Debate Prep. Bar Set Too Low? Burden on CNN Hosts. Bad Trump Polls. “Convicted Felon” Impact. Big Political Events to Come. Scotus Rulings. Politics of Drafting Women With Linda Feldmann, Washington Bureau Chief, White House/politics correspondent at Christian Science Monitor. Host of the Monitor Breakfast, Kirk Bado, Editor of the National Journal…

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Episode 196 - The #1 way to improve your accuracy, part IIII 32:29

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So let's talk numbers. Although I am going to share with you my opinions on all the different calibers going forward, the numbers never lie. In this episode I want to share with you a recoil calculator that I find to be an invaluable tool while trying to build a rifle, select your caliber or even when selecting a bullet. This tool gives you a chanc…

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The Life and Times of Barbara Walters with Susan Page 33:43

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In this episode, Bill interviews Susan Page, Washington Bureau Chief for USA Today and author of two great biographies of Nancy Pelosi and Barbara Bush about her new book "The Rule Breaker" which explores the life and career of TV journalist Barbara Walters. Page discusses why she chose to write about Walters and highlights her achievements as the …

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New music including Charli XCX, Soccer Mommy, Bar Italia and Disclosure on this week’s West Of The Fields podcast

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I continued exploring recent releases from Peggy Gou, Goat Girl, DIIV, A. G. Cook, Beth Gibbons, Jessica Pratt and Girl and Girl on the show this week, while the super-sized retro alternative set strived to establish my own West Of The Fields “canon,” after a pair of new “best albums ever” lists, a poorly received one from Apple Music and a pretty …

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"Weird Sideshow Moments." The Reporters' Roundtable June 14, 2024 41:23

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SCOTUS on Abortion. Politics of Abortion Rights. Southern Baptists: No IVF. Trump Rallies GOP Congress. Trump Disses Milwaukee, Site of the RNC. D’s Message Democracy to Their Base. Biden at G7 in Italy. No Pardon for Hunter. Biden vs Bad Economic Vibes. Biden vs Bad Crime Vibes. With Ginger Gibson, Senior Washington Editor for NBC News, Amanda Bec…

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Episode 195 - The #1 way to improve your accuracy, part III. 27:15

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Setting the rules of the road. So, we are going to advocate going with the smallest caliber you think you can get by with. But how do you compare them? What are the parameters or measurements you would use to quantify or qualify the results to get an accurate comparison? This is how I am going to approach this and come up with a score. This is all …

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Donald Trump is a "Psychopath."-Psychologist Dr. Vince Greenwood. 34:15

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Dr. Vince Greenwood, a licensed psychologist, is the founder of The Washington Center For Cognitive Therapy in Washington D.C. He is a founding member of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. He warns that Donald Trump suffers from a psychological condition that makes him dangerous. He explains that Trump meets the criteria for psychopathic personality…

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New music including Phantogram, Sasami, Gift and Halsey on this week’s West Of The Fields podcast

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I continued delving into recent releases from DIIV, Cindy Lee, Jessica Pratt, Billie Eilish, Bat For Lashes, Fabiana Palladino, Corridor, Amen Dunes, Fat White Family and Beth Gibbons on the show this week, while the retro alternative set featured a lengthy selection of great darkwave tunes, some from bigger names (Soft Cell, Clan Of Xymox, Xmal De…

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"A lot of back and forth." The Reporters' Roundtable June 7, 2024 44:28

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Battle for Senate Control. GOP Focus on Revenge. “Double Haters” Key. Biden in Normandy. Senate GOP vs Contraception. House GOP vs International Criminal Court. More “Weaponization” Hearings. With Jason Dick, Editor-in-chief at CQ Roll Call, Katherine Tully-McManus, covering Congress for Politico, Jessica Taylor, Senate and Governors Editor for the…

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Guilty! Guilty! Guilty! Inside the Verdict with Jonathan Alter. 31:38

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Jonathan Alter, former columnist for Newsweek and publisher of the Old Goats newsletter, joins Bill to discuss the dramatic ending of Donald Trump's trial and its potential impact on the 2024 election. Alter, who spent every single day inside the courtroom, describes the moment when the foreperson of the jury announced the guilty verdict on all 34 …

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New music including Clairo, Girl and Girl, Magdalena Bay and L’Rain on this week’s West Of The Fields podcast

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I continued exploring recent releases from Maggie Rogers, Billie Eilish, Camera Obscura, A. G. Cook, Amen Dunes, Fat White Family, Fabiana Palladino, Mount Kimbie, Beth Gibbons and Cindy Lee on the show this week, while the retro alternative set took us back to 1993 in honor of another recent Pitchfork Sunday Review, this one of Scottish electronic…

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" A nuclear bomb in the courtroom." The Reporters' Roundtable. May 31,2024 46:21

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Trump Guilty. Times 34. GOP Closes Ranks. Effect on non-MAGA GOP. Trump: “I’m Innocent.” Down-Ballot Effect? What Should Biden Do? CA Senate Race. Gavin Newsom in the Wings. With Joe Garofoli, Senior Political Writer for the San Francisco Chronicle, Melanie Mason, Senior Political Reporter at Politico and Marisa Lagos, Political Correspondent for K…

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New music including Wishy, Billie Eilish, Porches and The Weather Station on this week’s West Of The Fields podcast

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I continued exploring recent releases from Mount Kimbie, Justice, A. G. Cook, Allie X, Jessica Pratt, Beth Gibbons, Cindy Lee, Camera Obscura and Maggie Rogers on the show this week, while the retro alternative focused on some classic ’90s alternative music from Japan, in honor of the recent Pitchfork Sunday Review of Fishmans’ “Long Season” album,…

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Episode 194 - The #1 way to improve your accuracy, part II. 27:24

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Let's start small. At least as small as you can legally shoot for hunting in most states. We are going to kick this series off with the small .224 calibers you can choose from. The 22 Hornet, 222 Rem and the .223 Rem. This is not a list of ideas. This is a list of killing-capable calibers for deer- sized game and below. I know this from experience …

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The Political Media is Failing Us. 45:03

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In this episode, Bill discusses the media's coverage of the 2024 election with media critics Jay Rosen, a Journalism Professor at New York University and Brian Beutler, a long-time journalist and author of the Off-Message newsletter (OffMessage.net) They criticize the media for focusing too much on the horse race and not enough on the potential con…

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"This isn't a normal world." The Reporters' Roundtable-May 24, 2024 41:35

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Nikki Endorses Trump. Alito Flag Scandal. Voting Rights Fail. Assassinate Trump BS. Trump Trial Political Fallout. Libertarians and Trump. Border Bill Fails Again. With Maya King, New York Times Politics Reporter covering The South, David Jackson, National Political Correspondent for USA TODAY and Jeff Dufour, Editor-in-chief at the National Journa…

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Episode 193 - The #1 way to improve your accuracy? 26:32

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I want to share with you, from my humble opinion formed over nearly 2 decades of training people on the fundamentals of marksmanship, the #1 way to improve your shooting abilities, your groups and your shot placement. This really is the #1 way to hone and sharpen your fundamentals. Go with .................................! Wolf Precision Custom Ri…

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The View from Inside the Courtroom with Jonathan Alter 26:43

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Jonathan Alter is a presidential historian and longtime reporter and columnist for Newsweek in its heyday. For the last few weeks, he has been in the actual courtroom with Donald Trump every single day. He and Bill discuss the trial of and the likelihood of Trump being convicted of a felony. The defense has just about wrapped up its case, with Mich…

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New music including Beabadoobee, Hinds and Beck, Jay Som and A. G. Cook on this week’s West Of The Fields podcast

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I continued delving into recent releases from St. Vincent, Amen Dunes, Fat White Family, Corridor, Allie X, Cindy Lee, Mount Kimbie, Chanel Beads, Jessica Pratt and English Teacher on the show this week, while the retro alternative set paid tribute to legendary producer, musician and songwriter Steve Albini, whose engineering on records by Pixies, …

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"Regular Rude Squabbling. "The Reporters' Roundtable-May 17, 2024 40:55

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Cohen Testifies. MAGA Reps to NY. Speaker Johnson, Too. Veep Race. Debates Are On. Weed Downgraded. Maryland Senate Race. Hearing Chaos. With Katherine Doyle, Reporter for NBC News, Arthur Delaney, Political Reporter at Huff Post and Kirk Bado, Editor of National Journal Hotline. Today Bill highlights the work of the World Central Kitchen and Jose …

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An Online Teaching and Learning Masterclass for Charity. 6:37

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This talk gives a brief overview of an online event on Thursday May 23rd from 4 o'clock to 5 o'clock 'A Teaching and Learning Masterclass'. All the money raised from this event will go directly to charity. For just five pounds you can support the brilliant charity 'Health in Mind' and have an hour of practical guidance no how to improve your teachi…

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Strong Warnings on Ukraine, Israel and...Space. with The Washington Post's David Ignatius 38:26

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In this episode, Bill interviews David Ignatius, Foreign Policy Columnist for the Washington Post and author of the new novel, "Phantom Orbit." They discuss the current state of the world, focusing on the challenges facing the United States in foreign policy. Ignatius shares his recent experiences in Ukraine and Gaza. The conversation concludes wit…

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New music including Washed Out, Jessica Pratt, Caroline Polachek and Cassandra Jenkins on this week’s West Of The Fields podcast

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I continued exploring recent releases from Boeckner, Camera Obscura, St. Vincent, Corridor, Fat White Family, Bolis Pupul, Justice, Mount Kimbie, Chanel Beads and Pearl Jam on the show this week, while the retro alternative set looked back to the (relatively!) recent past with a block of great tunes from 2010, inspire by my recent obsession with Ci…

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Why Does Learning Fail? 48:00

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This week's guest is Alex Quigley. Alex is a former English teacher and school leader, who now works for the Education charity Education Endowment Foundation. He has written many best selling books, including his latest 'Why Learning Fails'. Alex's website is: https://alexquigley.co.uk In this episode we answer the question: why does learning fail?…

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"More Bizarre than Usual." The Reporters' Roundtable-May 10, 2024 43:24

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Biden’s Big Israel Problem. Stormy vs Trump. Judge Cannon Saves Trump. MTG Fails Bigly. Johnson Echo’s Trump’s Lies. Appliance Freedom! RFK, Jr’s Brain Worm. Kristi Noem’s Dog Disaster. MD Senate Race. With Jason Dick, Editor in Chief at CQ-Roll Call, Sabrina Siddiqui, National Politics Reporter for The Wall Street Journal, Philip Bump, National Co…

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Episode 192 - The magical sirens song that makes you fall in love with long range shooting. 29:30

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Legend has it that many sailors have been hypnotized by the sweet song of the sirens, causing them to crash their boats into rocks and land. But first, sailors need to venture into siren territory before the sweet sound can grace their ears and their hearts, luring them into a fate with reckless abandonment. We are shooters, not sailors, but the so…

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What feedback will really help my learners? 42:12

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Today's episode of 'Beyond Survival: The New Teacher podcast' is the monthly episode with Colin McGill. Colin is my colleague in the PGDE at Edinburgh Napier University, and is the programme leader. You can follow him on Twitter @colinmcgill. Today we are answering the question: what feedback will really help my learners? In answering that question…

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The Truce: Progressives, Centrists, and the Future of the Democratic Party 42:07

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Hunter Walker, investigative reporter at Talking Points Memo, discusses his new book, "The Truce: Progressives, Centrists, and the Future of the Democratic Party." The book examines the ongoing struggle within the Democratic Party over its direction, particularly as progressives like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gain momentum. Walker…

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New music including Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, Nilufer Yanya, Corridor and Fat White Family on this week’s West Of The Fields podcast

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I continued exploring recent releases from Cindy Lee, Chanel Beads, Local Natives, Bolis Pupul, Justice, Pearl Jam, The Black Keys, Gesaffelstein, Allie X and Wisp on the show this week, while the retro alternative set focused on great tunes from the year 1982, in honor of yet another Pitchfork Sunday Review of a classic album, this time Lou Reed’s…

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"Sounds Dystopian. "The Reporters' Roundtable-May 3, 2024 37:57

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Trump Trial. Trump Sleeping. Cohen in the Crosshairs. Trump’s Time Cover. Politics of Campus Protests. RFK, Jr. For Real? Mike Johnson Resurgent. Ted Cruz Attacks MTG. Kristi Noem’s Dog. With Ginger Gibson, Senior Washington Editor for NBC News, Shirish Date, Senior White House Correspondent at Huff Post, Nikki Schwab, Senior U.S. Political Reporte…

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Trump vs Biden with Historian Doug Brinkley 43:46

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In the final episode of a four-part series on the American presidency, Bill and historian Douglas Brinkley discuss the upcoming 2024 election and compare the qualities and visions of Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Brinkley highlights Biden's experience and character, noting his long career in politics and his ability to work across the aisle. He also …

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New music including Fontaines D.C., Fat Dog, Alice Glass and Thom Yorke on this week’s West Of The Fields podcast

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I continued delving into recent releases from Gesaffelstein, Allie X, Cindy Lee, Mount Kimbie, Maggie Rogers, Vampire Weekend, English Teacher and Wisp on the show this week, while the retro alternative set traveled back to 1994, inspired by the recent Pitchfork Sunday Review of the brilliant debut album from the English post-rock band Bark Psychos…

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"What did we learn?" The Reporters' Roundtable-April 26, 2024 46:51

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Trump/Immunity. Trump/Catch and Kill. Johnson’s Conversion. Ukraine $$ Flowing. Chuck Praises Mitch. Anti-Trump Vote in PA. Trump in the Dock/Biden on the Trail. Campus Protest Impact. With Sarah Wire, Washington Reporter for Los Angeles Times, Igor Bobic, Senior Politics Reporter for Huff Post and Brian Beutler, writer of the Off Message Newslette…

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A President's Team. With Historian Doug Brinkley 39:43

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In this episode, Bill continues his four-part series on the American presidency with guest Doug Brinkley, a presidential historian who is a professor at Rice University and as the official presidential historian at CNN. He’s the author of dozens of books and scholarly articles and is considered one of the top presidential scholars in the country. T…

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New music including Cindy Lee, Kacy Hill, Gesaffelstein and Allie X on this week’s West Of The Fields podcast

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I continued exploring recent releases from Maggie Rogers, Vampire Weekend, Waxahatchee, Lime Garden, Fabiana Palladino, Boeckner, The Jesus and Mary Chain and Yard Act on the show this week, while the retro alternative set focused on great tunes from the year 1985, in honor of the recent Pitchfork Sunday Review of The Waterboys’ classic third album…

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What are some of the most common actions from lesson observations? 45:21

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The guest on this week's episode of 'Beyond Survival: the new teacher podcast' is Adam Boxer. Adam is a Lead Practitioner, author of 'Teaching Secondary Science: A Complete Guide' and an educational consultant. He is also the director of Carousel Learning: https://www.carousel-learning.com. Adam's blog is https://achemicalorthodoxy.co.uk. In this e…

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"An insane week in Washington." The Reporters' Roundtable-April 19, 2024 33:21

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Foreign Aid Breakthrough. Johnson’s Conversion. His Job Not Safe. Mayorkas Impeachment Fail. Border Politics. Youth Vote. Trump's Trial Negatives. Kennedys Endorse Biden. Third-Party Threats. With Jeff Dufour, Editor-in-chief at The National Journal, Maeve Sheehy, Congressional Reporter for Bloomberg Government, Mini Racker, Politics Reporter for t…

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How can new teachers plan for better behaviour and learning? 45:13

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The guest on this week's episode of 'Beyond Survival: the new teacher podcast' is Pete Foster. Pete leads secondary teacher development across a large multi-academy trust. He is also the author of a superb book called 'What do new teachers need to know?'. For his second interview on the podcast, Peter answers the central question: 1. What does educ…

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Episode 191 - Documenting over three decades of shooting and training, The Online Long Range Shooting School! 30:55

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In this episode I would like to share with you personally why I have worked so hard in documenting our shooting school to put online and to share. This is the story of Wolf Precision and Jamie Dodson as we grew through the years in our ability to do and eventually teach. Now, as I get older I would like to document all that we have learned to share…

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Great Presidents vs Donald Trump with historian Douglas Brinkley. 37:15

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What can a deep dive into presidents of the past tell us about the potential of a Biden second term and the dangers of a Trump second term? For the answers we turn to Douglas Brinkley, a leading presidential historian. He is CNN's official Presidential Historian, a professor at Rice University and the author of 20 books. In this episode, Bill talks…

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The Joy of Novels in Verse with Jamie Sumner 37:40

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And We're Back! We could not think of a better person to 'ring the bell' for season three of our podcast than the talented middle grade author, Jamie Sumner! This conversation celebrates the release (April 9th, 2024) of Jamie's seventh middle grade novel and first novel in verse, Deep Water.

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"It's going to be a bumpy ride." The Reporters' Roundtable-April 12, 2024 40:36

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Trump on Abortion. AZ Abortion Bombshell North Carolina Gov’s Race. Mayorkis Impeachment. Immigration Salience. GOP House Chaos. With Jason Dick, Editor in chief at CQ-Roll Call, Katherine Tully-McManus, Congressional Reporter at Politico and author of its Huddle Newsletter, Jessica Taylor, Senate and Governors Editor at The Cook Political Report a…

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What makes a good president? With Historian Doug Brinkley. 41:14

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In this episode, Bill introduces a new series on the Bill Press Pod that will explore the history of American presidents and what qualities make a good president. He is joined by Douglas Brinkley, a leading presidential historian. He is CNN's official Presidential Historian, a professor at Rice University and the author of 20 books. They discuss th…

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"This weird election cycle." The Reporters' Roundtable April 4, 2024 44:59

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2024 Money Battles. Trump: J6 “Hostages.” Christian Visibility Day. Trump’s Trials. The Abortion Issue. The Border Issue. No Labels/No Way. RFK,Jr. Still a Factor. OH, MD, AZ Senate Races. Down Ballot Effect? Biden on GAZA. With Ginger Gibson, Senior Washington Editor for NBC News, Allan Smith, Politics Reporter, NBC News, Philip Bump, National Col…

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Episode 189 - Lessons from the firing line 2024 32:14

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The shooting season has begun and so have the schools. With over 15 years of teaching on the firing line, the things we learn and see often have a great value to those planning on doing such events in the future. Especially those who are getting ready to experience a class for the first time. Regardless the class or the location, here are some thin…

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Biden is Aging. Trump is dementing. With Dr. John Gartner 34:21

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In this episode, Dr. John Gartner, a clinical psychologist and former Professor of Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins Medical School, discusses his concerns about Donald Trump's mental capacity. He explains that Trump exhibits signs of narcissism, paranoia, antisocial personality disorder, and sadism, which are characteristic of a "planet-killing personal…

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"They are certainly very loud ."The Reporters' Roundtable-March 29, 2024 44:54

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Bridge Collapse. $26MM Dem Fundraiser. Trump Selling Bibles. Democratic Unity. But, Enthusiasm Gap? NBC McDaniel Fiasco. Trump Dementia? RFK, Jr. Picks Rich VEEP. Trump’s Trials. With Linda Feldmann, Washington Bureau Chief, White House/Politics Correspondent at Christian Science Monitor and host of the Monitor Breakfast, David Jackson, National Po…

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