Best Jason Grier Podcasts (2024)

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WWDTM: Christian McBride 47:12

9m ago47:12

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This week, we're live in Philly with jazz legend Christian McBride. He talks about the secret power all bassists possess and translates Philly slang for panelists Peter Grosz, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Dulcé Sloan. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Sen. Brent Jackson's Take on the Budget Impasse as Session (Kind Of) Wraps 42:55

7h ago42:55

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Senate 'Big Chair' Brent Jackson is a featured guest one week after his House counterpart, Rep. Jason Saine, made his case for the House budget on the podcast. The Senate budget writer talks about the impasse with the House, the decision to go it alone with the budget after the House submitted its own, the Farm Act, watermelons and cantaloupes, and…

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WWDTM: Erik Weihenmayer 48:27

6d ago48:27

48:27

Erik Weihenmayer was the first blind person to summit Mt. Everest, but may be best known for a viral news blooper in 2006. He joins us to talk about a very specific kind of fame, plus what life is like as a blind adventurer. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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House 'Big Chair' Jason Saine on How We Got Here in the Budget Process 50:14

8d ago50:14

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After weeks of hearing that a budget would be a conference report agreement between the House and Senate, the House pulled the trigger and released its own budget this week. Meanwhile the Senate said it's heading home at the end of June. Rep. Jason Saine is a senior budget writer in the House and he takes listeners behind-the-scenes on how we got h…

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WWDTM: Michelle Williams 46:56

13d ago46:56

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On this week's episode, actor and singer Michelle Williams talks growing up in the church, auditioning for Destiny's Child, and how to get an NPR audience to sing a hymn. Plus, panelists Alonzo Bodden, Helen Hong, and Paula Poundstone talk flags. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Democratic Ad Man Frank Eaton Opens Up About His Craft 58:32

15d ago58:32

58:32

Listeners may not know Frank Eaton's name, but it's likely they're very familiar with his political ads. They include eye-popping, attention-getting productions for Rep. Charles Graham, Rep. Deb Butler, Sen. Graig Meyer, Sen. Rachel Hunt, and Lt. Governor Walter Dalton. The former UNC School of the Arts student also has clients in other states. Fra…

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162. Beauty and the Beast (2017) 2:19:45

17d ago2:19:45

2:19:45

Welcome to the 162nd episode of The Castle Vault! In this week's journey exploring the famed Disney Vault through the Disney Plus streaming service, we invite you to be our guest with ... Beauty and the Beast! In this episode, we continue our series of Live Action Remakes and Adaptation feature films with the 2017 live action movie, Beauty and the …

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WWDTM: Charlamagne tha God 48:28

20d ago48:28

48:28

This week, Charlamagne the God talks his new book, growing up a nerd, and loving Judy Blume. Plus panelists, Shane O'Neill, Alzo Slade, and Karen Chee rub your back. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Senate Senior Policy Counsel Brent Woodcox: 'I'm a Man of Peace' 1:07:28

22d ago1:07:28

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Brent Woodcox serves as the Senior Policy Counsel to Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger and Senate Republicans. Brent also has a presence on X (formerly Twitter) where he weighs in on policy and politics. Recently, Brent came under fire from a Republican activist who questioned the lifelong Republican's political loyalty. Brent talks about his so…

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161. Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016) 2:27:00

24d ago2:27:00

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Welcome to the 161st episode of The Castle Vault! In this week's journey exploring the famed Disney Vault through the Disney Plus streaming service, we go back to Wonderland with ... Alice Through the Looking Glass! In this episode, we continue our series of Live Action Remakes and Adaptation feature films with the 2016 live action movie, Alice Thr…

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WWDTM: Summer Is (Almost) Here Edition! 46:41

27d ago46:41

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This week, we celebrate the return of summer with some of our favorite guests, including Bob Seger, Dakota Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, John Wilson, and Molly Seidel! Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Why Sen. Mary Wills Bode is Not on the Ballot in 2024 59:25

29d ago59:25

59:25

Sen. Mary Wills Bode was Democrats' new hope after the 2022 election in which she won a competitive Senate seat and put up solid numbers in rural part of her Wake-Granville counties district. However, within a year Sen. Bode announced she was not seeking re-election, was rumored to run statewide, but after the candidate filing in December she was u…

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WWDTM: J. Kenji López-Alt 47:38

1M ago47:38

47:38

This week, we're live in Seattle with food genius J. Kenji López-Alt to talk about food, science, food-science, and the magic of Winnie the Pooh onsies. Plus, panelists Shantira Jackson, Luke Burbank, and Jessi Klein pass the blame around. WWDTM+ listeners! For contractual reasons, there will not be a sponsor-free version of this episode. We apolog…

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Secretary Grier Martin's Mission at the NC Department of Military & Veterans Affairs 54:30

1M ago54:30

54:30

NC Department of Military & Veterans Affairs Secretary Grier Martin sits down with Skye and Brian for a conversation as we head into the Memorial Day weekend. The Afghanistan War veteran recently returned to North Carolina after working at the Pentagon and now leads North Carolina's work advocating for the state's military installations, the active…

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160. The Jungle Book (2016) 2:31:37

1M ago2:31:37

2:31:37

Welcome to the 160th episode of The Castle Vault! In this week's journey exploring the famed Disney Vault through the Disney Plus streaming service, we go back to the jungle, again, with ... The Jungle Book! In this episode, we continue our series of Live Action Remakes and Adaptation feature films with the 2016 live action movie, The Jungle Book! …

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WWDTM: Maya Hawke 47:10

1M ago47:10

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Actor and singer Maya Hawke joins us to talk Stranger Things, childhood songs, and folk music beefs with panelists Adam Burke, Faith Salie, and Negin Farsad. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Sen. Danny Earl Britt, Jr.'s Unfiltered Take on Policy, Politics, & Politicians 53:00

1M ago53:00

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Sen. Danny Earl Britt, Jr. guest hosts the podcast this week with Skye and Brian as they tick through the latest policy, budget, and process developments inside the General Assembly. The Robeson County Republican also gives a candid take on many 2024 candidates on both sides of aisle, including his swing Senate district. The Do Politics Better podc…

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159. Cinderella (2015) 2:53:08

1M ago2:53:08

2:53:08

Welcome to the 159th episode of The Castle Vault! In this week's journey exploring the famed Disney Vault through the Disney Plus streaming service, we go to the ball with ... Cinderella! In this episode, we continue our series of Live Action Remakes and Adaptation feature films with the 2015 live action movie, Cinderella! With a totally different …

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WWDTM: Chappell Roan 47:09

2M ago47:09

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Queer pop icon Chappell Roan joins panelists Tom Papa, Brian Babylon, and Meredith Scardino to talk drag personas, the life changing magic of Ke$ha, and why her first record deal always makes her think about hot lunch Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Budget Surplus a Bust? The Return of Blust? And Talking Shop with Rep. Mark Brody 56:17

2M ago56:17

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The $400 million budget surplus predicted for this fiscal year ending on June 30 and the $1 billion surplus penciled in for next year isn't going to happen, at least not at those levels. Skye and Brian also talk about an anti-semitism bill, a dense bill, new polling, voter ID lawsuit, Race of the Week, #TOTW, and more. Plus a conversation with Rep.…

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158. Maleficent (2014) 2:36:35

2M ago2:36:35

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Welcome to the 158th episode of The Castle Vault! In this week's journey exploring the famed Disney Vault through the Disney Plus streaming service, we get villainous with ... Maleficent! In this episode, we continue our series of Live Action Remakes and Adaptation feature films with the 2014 live action movie, Maleficent! With the animated Sleepin…

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WWDTM: Lyndon Barrois, Sr. 47:03

2M ago47:03

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This week, artist Lyndon Barrois Sr. joins us to talk about his beautifully detailed gum wrapper sculptures, working in movies, and why he's Hollywood's go-to animator of animals who know karate. Plus, Josh Gondelman and Joyelle Nicole Johnson welcome new panelist River Butcher! Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Political Reporter Bryan Anderson on Politics in the Newsroom 58:34

2M ago58:34

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Bryan Anderson is a freelance journalist who founded Anderson Alerts, a substack on all things #ncpol. The California native talks about his stints at the News & Observer, Sacremento Bee, WRAL, and The Assembly. While Bryan loves his work as a NC politics reporter, he has concerns about his profession and he opens up about them in this podcast. Sky…

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WWDTM: Renée Elise Goldsberry 48:11

2M ago48:11

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Renée Elise Goldsberry won a Tony and Grammy for her role in Hamilton, and currently stars in Netflix's Girls5Eva. She joins panelists Jason Isbell, Alonzo Bodden, and Shantira Jackson. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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#NCPOL Operative Nathan Babcock: 'I Went from Missionary to Mercenary' 1:02:04

2M ago1:02:04

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Nathan Babcock plays two crucial roles in #ncpol. Half of his work is inside the General Assembly working as a policy advisor to Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger. During campaign season he's a Republican political consultant who takes lead on some of the most high profile, battleground districts. Nathan talks about his two jobs, including some …

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157. The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010) 2:47:17

2M ago2:47:17

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Welcome to the 157th episode of The Castle Vault! In this week's journey exploring the famed Disney Vault through the Disney Plus streaming service, we make magic with ... The Sorcerer's Apprentice! In this episode, we continue our series of Live Action Remakes and Adaptation feature films with the 2010 live action movie, The Sorcerer's Apprentice!…

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WWDTM: Judith Butler 48:08

2M ago48:08

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This week, Judith Butler joins panelists Roy Blount, Jr., Maz Jobrani, and Faith Salie to talk about gender, performativity, and their dream of becoming a clown. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Majority Leader John Bell & Sen. Jay Chaudhuri Preview Short Session 54:55

2M ago54:55

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There's a lot of unfinished issues for legislators to tackle in the General Assembly short session set to begin on April 24: Medical marijuana, gambling, social issues, opportunity scholarships, immigration, and more. Then there's the rumors. House Majority Leader John Bell and Senate Democratic Whip Jay Chaudhuri join Skye and Brian for a comprehe…

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156. Alice in Wonderland (2010) 1:34:46

2M ago1:34:46

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Welcome to the 155th episode of The Castle Vault! In this week's journey exploring the famed Disney Vault through the Disney Plus streaming service, we discuss ... Alice in Wonderland! We'll be honest with you folks, however. This show was destined to fail from the get-go. We ran into numerous problems, and lost half of it, so it's kind of a mess. …

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WWDTM: Bill Cowher 47:39

3M ago47:39

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We're live in Pittsburgh this week, where Steelers legend Bill Cowher joins panelists Negin Farsad, Mo Rocca, and Maeve Higgins to talk winning the Super Bowl, yelling on NPR, and why his 20th high school reunion was such a nightmare. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Rep. Charles Smith Holds Court as College Hoopster, Lawyer, & Legislator 58:46

3M ago58:46

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Rep. Charles Smith was a three-sport athlete (basketball, baseball, and soccer) in high school. The power forward/centerfielder/sweeper would go on to play college basketball at Emory & Henry College before heading to UNC Law. The newly minted lawyer would return to his native Fayetteville as a prosecutor and entered private practice. Along this jo…

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155. 102 Dalmatians (2000) 3:12:27

3M ago3:12:27

3:12:27

Welcome to the 155th episode of The Castle Vault! In this week's journey exploring the famed Disney Vault through the Disney Plus streaming service, we get our first sequel with ... 102 Dalmatians! In this episode, we continue off our series of Live Action Remakes and Adaptation feature films with the 2000 live action movie, 102 Dalmatians! We're b…

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WWDTM: Chris Pine 47:29

3M ago47:29

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This week, Chris Pine joins us to talk his new movie Poolman, imitating William Shatner, and where he ranks on the list of Hollywood Chrises. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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GOP Campaign Consultant Jim Burton's One Goal is to Win 56:22

3M ago56:22

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Campaign consultant Jim Burton works everyday to get Republicans elected up and down the ballot. Burton takes listeners behind the scenes of his 2022 work to get Sen. Bobby Hanig elected in a Democratic leaning district. Burton also talks about his craft, including how polling informs a political message, the targeting of voters, working directly w…

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WWDTM: Spring Break Edition! 48:06

3M ago48:06

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To celebrate Spring Break, we hit the beach with some of our favorite guests, including John Stamos, Malala Yousafzai, Kaila Mullady, David Axelrod, and Gabrielle Dennis! Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Sen. Mujtaba Mohammed Opens Up About His Muslim Faith, Ramadan, & Politics 55:23

3M ago55:23

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As Muslims around the world celebrate Ramadan, Sen. Mujtaba Mohammed talks about his faith and its linkage to Christianity and Judaism, the importance of fasting during this Islamic Holy Month, and how it informs his politics. Skye and Brian also unpack the Rep. Michael Wray concession, Rep. Kevin Crutchfield still fighting, a new presidential poll…

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154. The Jungle Book: Mowgli's Story (1998) 2:35:55

3M ago2:35:55

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Welcome to the 154th episode of The Castle Vault! In this week's journey exploring the famed Disney Vault through the Disney Plus streaming service, we continue Phase Five with .... The Jungle Book: Mowgli's Story! In this episode, we continue off our series of Live Action Remakes and Adaptation feature films with the 1998 live action movie, The Ju…

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WWDTM: Laurene Powell Jobs 47:27

3M ago47:27

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Philanthropist and Founder and President of Emerson Collective Laurene Powell Jobs joins Helen Hong, Hari Kondabolu, and Adam Felber to tell us the real story of how she met her husband Steve and the secret to throwing the best Halloween parties in Palo Alto. Get access to bonus episodes, sponsor-free listening, and the chance to participate in a q…

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A Heartfelt Conversation with Lobbyist Andy Ellen 59:02

3M ago59:02

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Veteran lobbyist Andy Ellen went for a morning run in the summer of 2023, returned home to catch up on news before heading to the General Assembly, and he collapsed. He had a heart attack. The President/General Counsel of the NC Retail Merchants Association opens up about that day, his family's history with heart disease, and why he wants you to se…

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153. 101 Dalmatians (1996) 2:44:35

3M ago2:44:35

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Welcome to the 153rd episode of The Castle Vault! In this week's journey exploring the famed Disney Vault through the Disney Plus streaming service, begin Phase Five with .... 101 Dalmatians! In this episode, we kick off our series of Live Action Remakes and Adaptation feature films with the 1996 live action movie, 101 Dalmatians! We introduce a bu…

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WWDTM: David Alan Grier 48:23

3M ago48:23

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David Alan Grier joins Paula Poundstone, Mo Rocca, and Adam Burke to talk his new movie, announcing at the Oscars, and why you didn't see him in Forrest Gump. Get access to bonus episodes, sponsor-free listening, and the chance to participate in a quiz with Peter Sagal when you sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!+ at plus.npr.org/waitwait. Lear…

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Rep. Brian Biggs' Big Ideas 54:27

4M ago54:27

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Rep. Brian Biggs is in his first term representing Randolph County, however his path to victory included a primary race in 2022 against a veteran GOP legislator. The Freshman GOP Whip talks about his life, family and political career, including that intra-party race and his prior service on the Randolph County School Board. Skye and Brian unpack th…

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152. Atlantis: Milo's Return (2003) 3:05:50

4M ago3:05:50

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Welcome to the 152nd episode of The Castle Vault! In this week's journey exploring the famed Disney Vault through the Disney Plus streaming service, WE return to the sea for ... Atlantis: Milo's Return! In this episode, we discuss the sequel to the polarizing first film, Atlantis! With Atari Alex joining the show once again, it's time to discover h…

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WWDTM: Claudia Goldin 46:49

4M ago46:49

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Claudia Goldin is one of the world's leading economists, a Nobel Prize winner, and a time Person of the Year. She joins Josh Gondelman, Roxanne Roberts, and Maeve Higgins to talk 4:30am phone calls, Nobel parties, and yodeling Get access to bonus episodes, sponsor-free listening, and the chance to participate in a quiz with Peter Sagal when you sig…

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Knives Out Primary Election Analysis with Sen. Jim Perry 58:43

4M ago58:43

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It was a North Carolina primary election for the ages, one that was incorrectly described in the days leading up to it as a "sleeper." Sen. Jim Perry (R-Lenoir/Craven/Beaufort) guest hosts the podcast with Skye and Brian as they try to make sense of a primary election that defied the political odds and protocols. The Do Politics Better podcast is s…

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151. Piglet's Big Movie (2003) 2:10:37

4M ago2:10:37

2:10:37

Welcome to the 151st episode of The Castle Vault! In this week's journey exploring the famed Disney Vault through the Disney Plus streaming service, we go back to 100 Acre Woods for ... Piglet's Big Movie! In this episode, we discuss another addition to the Winnie the Pooh franchise, this time focussing on the smallest character of the gang! Sure, …

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WWDTM: Danny Brown 48:27

4M ago48:27

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Danny Brown helped redefine Detroit's rap scene with XXX, then moved to Austin in 2021 to do it all again. He joins panelists Alzo Slade, Karen Chee, and Peter Grosz to talk playing pickleball, rapping Dr. Seuss, and accidentally offending Adele. Want to tell us what you REALLY think about Wait Wait? We'd love to hear it (and then lose sleep thinki…

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Special Primary Election Preview with Professors Michael Bitzer & Chris Cooper 55:07

4M ago55:07

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Primary Election Day is Tuesday, March 5, the day many races across North Carolina will be ultimately decided. However, some of the more crowded races are likely heading to runoffs. Political science professors Michael Bitzer (Catawba College) and Chris Cooper (Western Carolina University) join Skye and Brian for the entire podcast to talk early vo…

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150. The Jungle Book 2 (2003) 2:32:19

4M ago2:32:19

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Welcome to the 150th episode of The Castle Vault! In this week's journey exploring the famed Disney Vault through the Disney Plus streaming service, we cross the river for ... The Jungle Book 2! In this episode, we discuss the sequel to The Jungle Book! While it's unclear how soon after the events of the first movie this story takes place, it's def…

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WWDTM: Hail to the Chief Editon 48:23

4M ago48:23

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To celebrate Presidents' Day, we're revisiting interviews that would EASILY win the popular vote, including Ray Romano, Rosie Perez, Steve Earle, and more! Get access to bonus episodes, sponsor-free listening, and the chance to participate in a quiz with Peter Sagal when you sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!+ at plus.npr.org/waitwait. Learn m…

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