Debunking the junk science behind health fads, wellness scams and nonsensical nutrition advice.
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This podcast is hosted by a 16 Year Old with nothing better to do! https://www.instagram.com/awholelotofelephants/
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Radio Broadcasts of The Line of Fire with Dr. Michael L. Brown
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Real people. Unique Stories.Coming Out Stories will take you to one the most important moments in many people’s lives. It will perch you on sofas in suburban sitting rooms, stand you in front of officials' desks, put you at the centre of a crowd in a noisy classroom, everywhere where these conversations have happened. It doesn’t even matter if you haven’t had a conversation like this yourself, or indeed ever plan to. Everyone can recognise the innate human desire to love and be loved, and th ...
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The Shape of Dialogue podcast focuses on the foundational principles that make societies function at their best. It initially started with an investigation into free speech, it continues to discuss relevant and interesting topics about our world and how best to navigate through it.
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Welcome to Everything and Anything where we talk about exactly that. New episodes every Wednesday at 8:00 PM pacific standard time with Sary Nachabe, Michael Brennan, Thomas Tran, Nick Reyes-Campos and Daniel Costello
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Weekly podcast since 2017 that covers interviews and race recaps from athletes and members of the OCR and running communities primarily in the Northeast! Our focus is to shine a spotlight on incredible athletes, motivate ourselves and other, and to share our love for the sport that has changed our lives!
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Writer and comedian Sovereign Syre teams up with VR innovator and former librarian Ela Darling to chronicle the lives of women and gender nonconformists that got a bad rap. Whether they were pioneers in male dominated fields, criminal masterminds, or just epic sl*ts, we here at ILL REPUTE! support women's rights, but more importantly we support women's wrongs.
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Every week, Danny M. Lavery brings on a guest to answer questions from listeners before diving into conversation about relationships, dissatisfaction, drives, regrets, estrangement, embarrassment, self-assessments, and feelings from the monumental to the minute.
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Welcome to a collection of some of NPR's best podcast episodes and features from across the Black experience. Some might make you laugh. Some might make you feel inspired. Others might make you uncomfortable. And some might make you feel all of that in the same five-minute span. This is NPR, noir. Check out the exclusive Black Stories, Black Truths merch line, and be sure to follow all of these shows for more great content, wherever you get your podcasts.
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There's nothing more queer than folk. Stories of crimes committed against, and committed by, LGBTQ+ people.
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Twice a week, Gabe Dunn (he/they) brings you a money show for the weirdos and queerdos -- with an unabashedly radical point of view about finances that will help you fix your life. You won't get rich, but you will feel seen. Gabe, a queer and trans writer and New York Times best-selling author, and their expert guests take down out-of-touch money movies, TV, and books, listen to your personal financial wins and woes, try to better the world for the not-billionaires, and laugh because they ju ...
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A re-examination of notoriously "bad" albums by popular artists, focusing on the positive aspects of each. Everyone has told us these are failures, but what if they're just not what we expected?
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A podcast about the politics of health, medicine, and the body. Support at www.buymeacoffee.com/redmedicine
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Podcasts about movies from the makers of Letterboxd, the social network for film lovers. Hosted by Gemma and Slim and Mitchell and Mia and Brian.
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Nerd Atmosphere podcast is all things nerd when it comes to movies, hobbies, comics, shows, careers and anything you nerd out about! We’re gonna be talking about I’ll be hosting different people from all walks of life, what the geek out about. Chasing the vast knowledge of all things!!! Laughs, a couple beers and great ole time!!! Hosted by Robert Tagle. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-atmosphere/support
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We help young people to connect and thrive. For young people who feel a bit lost and dissatisfied with life, Collective West is a podcast that provides a platform for university students and young professionals to connect and thrive. Unlike other self-development podcasts, Collective West is hosted by young people so that it is relevant and applicable for what young people are going through right now. We see our audience as our peers. Julia and Michael have diverse experiences that cover ent ...
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Allowing listeners to Determine whether a story should be made into a book. Enjoy weekly Fiction Storytelling.
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Podcast from Anticapitalist Resistance, a revolutionary socialist organisation based in England and Wales. Analysis and commentary on everything from politics, economics, social issues and philosophy. Also fighting in the front line of the culture war on the anti-Nazi side.
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A podcast celebrating Milwaukee women who are not afraid to dream BIG. Or maybe they are, but they dive in anyway. Women who are following their instincts, making mistakes and trying again, and honoring their resilience. Ultimately these are women making Milwaukee a better place for everyone through their leadership, their hard work and their radical generosity. In this podcast, you'll hear what it takes to live into a dream with answers to questions like: Should I start before I'm ready? Wh ...
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Conservative and Opposing viewers welcome! Happy to start a dialogue. Cover art photo provided by Michael Browning on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@michaelwb
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The pearl clutching about “cancel culture” and “censorship” has become louder and more absurd while also getting more and more play in the media. Journalist Katelyn Burns sees this panic for what it is though: a grift. They take a closer look at these temper tantrums, dispelling myths, laughing at the most outrageous takes, and shedding light on which perspectives are actually being suppressed and left out of the conversation. You can join our community and support our work on Patreon: https ...
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Duane Schulthess is the CEO of Vital Transformation, host and producer of Vital Health Podcast. Vital Transformation understands the implications of new medical procedures, technologies and regulations. We measure their impact upon treatment pathways and the biopharma innovation ecosystem in collaboration with health care professionals, researchers, and regulators. Through our web platform and client network, we are able to communicate our findings with international decision makers and stak ...
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Gender Curious is a podcast about all things gender. We will explore all kinds of experiences of gender, how gender is experienced today, how gender has been experienced in the past and more. This podcast is an opportunity to be curious and learn more about how human beings understand and experience gender. Join us and let's get curious!
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Join host Will Wilhelm (they/them) for an intimate chat and a tarot reading with America’s coolest and queerest theatre creators. Each episode, Will and their special guest create space to summon a brighter, bolder, binary-breaking future. As the candle burns low, Will offers a unique tarot reading that folds in Shakespeare’s sonnets. This podcast is your all-access hand stamp to the genderqueer party you never knew was all around you!
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This eleven-part podcast series, a companion to PBS' Valentine's Day television special, The Hidden Epidemic: Heart Disease In America, features best-selling author, Dr. Michael F. Roizen, M.D. and Larry King of CNN's Larry King Live and the Larry King Cardiac Foundation, along with Julie Bain, Health Director at Reader's Digest magazine. In conversation with Julie Bain, Dr. Roizen explains ten different, easy steps you can take to a healthier heart. In the eleventh podcast, Larry King tells ...
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Scott is a Trans man dedicating his life to stop medical transitioning children worldwide and make trans health safe. Read his groundbreaking article published in Newsweek, the Podcast with Congressman Dan Crenshaw that set off a firestorm to where we are now. His work has united fronts that have never been accomplished before, from evangelicals like Michael Brown extending a hand to stop this travesty and united, the LGBT, evangelicals, liberals, conservatives, feminists, atheists, gay, str ...
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The Free Thought Project is an alternative media platform that has reached millions through the years with our articles and social media pages. We offer a perspective outside of the left right paradigm that values peace, freedom and truth.
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I tell true stories of early Chicago in the 90s
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Meet us at the crossroads of disability and anything — politics, culture, and more! We’ll get into it on Crip Crap: The Podcast. With Justin Cooper, filmmaker, photographer, and founder of Cooper Industries and Kennedy Healy, writer, media maker, and founder of Crip Crap. Music by Christea Parent a.k.a MoLess. Transcripts can be accessed at cripcrapmedia.com/podcast. For more information about Crip Crap, visit cripcrapmedia.com.
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We highlight the stories of LGBTQ athletes, coaches and other people in sports who show us all that Courage Is Contagious.
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You Must Be Some Kind of Therapist is a podcast for seekers, dreamers, and questioners that intimately explores the human experience. Your host, Stephanie Winn, distills years of wisdom gained from her practice as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She invites guests from a broad variety of disciplines and many walks of life, including researchers, writers, artists, healers, advocates, inventive outliers, and creative geniuses. Together, they investigate, illuminate, and inspire trans ...
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We are ONE Haas, an alumni-run podcast for the Berkeley Haas Community. With 40,000+ Alumni and 1400+ Haas MBA students on campus every year, there is more to this network than meets the eye. We hope to bridge that gap ever so slightly and introduce you to people you never knew you had in your Haas network. Thank you for tuning in to this Berkeley Haas Podcast! *OneHaas Alumni Podcast is a production of Haas School of Business and is produced by University FM.*
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Hosted by Leah-Simone Bowen, Podcast Playlist's podcast obsessed producers help you find the best podcasts out there. Each week we curate fresh, exciting and thoughtful stories to help you unearth new podcasts to add to your rotation. From true crime to comedy, from current affairs to audio fiction and everything in between. Each week we take you on a journey with lots of discoveries along the way. Subscribe to Sounds Good: CBC's Podcasts newsletter for the finest podcast recommendations and ...
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Avoiding Babylon was started during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. During these difficult and dark days, when most of us were isolated from family, friends, our parishes, and even the Sacraments themselves, this channel was started as a statement of standing against the tyrannical mandates that many of us were living under. Since those early days, this channel has morphed into an amazing community of friends…no…more than friends…Christian brothers and sisters…who have grown in joy and ...
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Prepare to get addicted to the show. A group of friends chatting about the crazy funny happenings around the world, embarrassing moments in our lives and simply telling it like it is. Here for the laughs and crazy banter!!
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I’m Neil (he/him) - host of my podcast, Pause. And Rewind… I’ll be chatting to change makers, thought leaders & role models who all share a common goal. They’re striving to make the world a more inclusive place. And let’s face, we need it! Each guest has a unique story when it comes to doing their thing. We often know who people are in the now. But how much do we really know about them? Pause. And Rewind… takes a moment to explore the experiences in my guests’ lives that led them to where & ...
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"We See Each Other: The Podcast" is a limited series that explores the histories and present realities of trans visibility. Hosted by journalists Tre'vell Anderson and Shar Jossell, this podcast aims to have a different kind of conversation about the images of trans folks on-screen, breathing new life into "the discourse." It's based on Tre'vell's debut book, "We See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and Film."
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On our #CIBCInnovationEconomy podcast series, hear from leaders, entrepreneurs, experts and venture capitalists about the changing dynamics of the North American innovation economy.
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Every week Beaverton editor-in-chief Luke Gordon Field assembles some of the country's best comedians and writers to talk, mock and riff their way through the news of the week. Then he puts their knowledge to the test in a very important quiz where the winner gets absolute nothing. Part panel show, part interview, the Beaverton Weekly Report is an hilarious look at what's going on in the world around us. It'll be just like watching CNN, only funnier and with fewer erectile dysfunction ads.
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Two Degens (resources, interviews, on all things crypto and some AI)
Two Degens - Crypto and web3 investing and building from Asia
We're two degenerate crypto nerds based in Asia who have survived multiple cycles and still love decentralization and chasing 100x's and spending too much time on twitter (Kevin is @habits and George is @bridgexplore) Our podcast does two things 1. Provide perspectives from Asia, including interviews with Asia-focused builders, analysts, and investors 2. A 5-minute daily crypto update covering news, tweets, recommended reads, and more (this is an experiment for now) Finally, thanks to @sawaw ...
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Outward: Is Telehealth the Answer for Gender Affirming Care? with Sohini Desai
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This week Jules speaks with journalist Sohini Desai about their latest article for Slate ‘Trans Health Care Is Under Attack. But Are Concierge Providers Really the Solution?’ Together they break down what these services offer and whether they can make a meaningful difference for trans people accessing healthcare across the country. Produced by Pala…
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S8:EP20 pt 1 - TRANS GENDER OLYMPIC CONTROVERSY, WE PUT THIS RIGHT!! / D&G FOR DOGS, THE WORLD HAS GONE MAD!!
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Send us a Text Message. JOIN OUR WHATS APP GROUP - Text "IN" to 07561 299 829By The Lee Hagger / Ethan Lawrence / Steve Parsons / Kyle English
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Pause. And Rewind... with Sabah Choudrey | Trans, Brown & Hairy
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Sabah Choudrey (they/he) is an award winning activist & campaigner. An author, writer and international public speaker. A community organiser. A psychotherapist, youth worker and... a go go dancer! Impressive, right? We often see each other at events and I know all about Sabah's incredible achievements but it's not often we get to have a decent cha…
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The Line of Fire Radio Broadcast for 08/06/24.By Dr. Michael L. Brown
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"I Don't Want To Die Poor" with Michael Arceneaux
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Author Michael Arceneaux joins to talk about his books "I Don't Want To Die Poor" and "I Finally Bought Some Jordans," economic mobility and student loans, and how to mix paying off debt with valuing our time on this Earth. Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunn Donate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you…
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The Line of Fire Radio Broadcast for 08/02/24.By Dr. Michael L. Brown
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The Line of Fire Radio Broadcast for 08/05/24.By Dr. Michael L. Brown
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Juana Maria | The Lone Woman of San Nicolas
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This week on the podcast Sovereign Syre and Ela Darling discuss Juana Maria, better known to history as the Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island. Juana Maria was a Native Californian woman who was the last surviving member of her tribe, the Nicoleño. She lived alone on San Nicolas Island off the coast of Alta California from 1835 until her removal from…
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Guest: Skot Sheller - Javier Milei: Friend or Foe? A Deep Dive Into His Policies & Politics
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On this week's episode of the Free Thought Project Podcast, Jason and Matt sit down with Skot Sheller, a New Hampshire Free State Project advocate with a wealth of knowledge on Argentinian politics, economy, and culture. Skot’s wife hails from Argentina, and his father-in-law is a PhD Austrian economist, academic, and author in the country. Skot ha…
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121. Helping Parents of ROGD Kids: Emotional Support + Practical Tools with Jane Wise
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Jane Wise is a certified addictions counselor who, like me, provides both individual and group support for parents of ROGD kids. After learning that parents who questioned their children's gender identity were not only lacking in support, but were being called bigots and transphobes just for worrying about their kids, Jane decided to use her skills…
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396. Savage Race Boston with Elites!
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It's that time for New England to get savage again! Mike woke at 6:15am and drove to Carter and Stevens Farm in Barre, MA to cover the Savage Race Boston and as always he didn't regret it! He interviewed a bunch of elite athletes as well as the vendors who were there to support the event! Savage Race has been one of our favorite OCRs since before t…
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Mailbag: Should Trans People Leave Tennessee?
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A listener writes in with an incredibly comprehensive explanation of what we should have in our emergency kits. Max calls to ask questions about leaving Tennessee after the drag ban and about how Gabe feels about "little treat" culture. Then, MANY listeners have opinions on our listener who wanted to forgo owning a home so that they can get a dog. …
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Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link! We kick off this episode with a riveting blend of humor and horror as Anthony recounts his workday stories, using them as a springboard to tackle broader societal issues. Our discussion meanders through w…
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S8:EP19 pt 2 - Talking Speed Dating, Sleeping with A Porn Star And Wrestling With PATRICK SUTTIE aka LEO DARWIN
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Send us a Text Message. Wrestler, Model, Speed Dating Show Host, Actor And Presenter PATRICK SUTTIE aka LEO DARWIN Is In The Studio With Us Today JOIN OUR WHATS APP GROUP - Text "IN" to 07561 299 829By The Lee Hagger / Patrick Suttie ( Leo Darwin ) / Steve Parsons / Kyle English
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The Line of Fire Radio Broadcast for 08/01/24.By Dr. Michael L. Brown
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Joe Panetta – Policy Impacts on California Biopharma
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With the continuing pressure placed upon the US biopharma sector from Washington DC, how is the California biopharma ecosystem, arguably the leading hub for innovative biotech worldwide, responding? In this Vital Health Podcast, we speak with Joseph Panetta to discuss this issue. Joe is the President & CEO of Biocom California, an organization repr…
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The Line of Fire Radio Broadcast for 07/31/24.By Dr. Michael L. Brown
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Filmmaker Michael Mann joins Letterboxd in conversation about his favorite films, on the occasion of the launch of the Michael Mann Archives — Directing Ferrari. Links: Michael Mann's Letterboxd Films talked about in this conversation Michael Mann’s list of his 14 favorite films Michael Mann Archives — Directing Ferrari Mia Lee Vicino’s Letterboxd …
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This week Bryan sits down with reporter Orion Rummler to break down Project 2025, conservative 920-page policy blueprint for a second Trump term. Orion’s article ‘What is Project 2025? Here’s the Heritage Foundation’s vision for a second Trump term’ looks at the widespread impact of these ideas for women, LGBTQ+ rights, families, education and the …
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S8:EP19 pt1 - FRANCE HAVE FINALLY PISSED THE WORLD OFF WITH THE OLYMPIC OPENING CEREMONY / WAS THE MANCHESTER POLICE OFFICER IN THE RIGHT??
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Send us a Text Message. Its all about the Paris Olympics 2024 on this episode, which prompts the question: When is Michael Johnson not Michael Johnson? 🤔 Answer: When he’s Michael Jordan Jackson Trevor McDonald Johnson 😵💫 Lee Hagger also shares his professional opinion on the guy that was “doing the, errr, double poles and gymnastics and stuff”. G…
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Pause. And Rewind... with Paul Carruthers | Shy, Dedicated, Made-It
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Paul Carruthers (he/him) is a nurse consultant at Gender Plus, the UK's first gender hormone service to receive CQC registration for treating trans and non-binary individuals aged 16 and over. He's also Mr Gay Britain 2023! Whilst campaigning for this accolade and since, Paul has been leveraging his title to champion trans rights, challenge false n…
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Document Reveals US Meddling in Papal Conclave
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Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link! Why is the Catholic Church facing unprecedented internal fragmentation, and what role did external forces play in shaping its current trajectory? This episode untangles the complex web of influences, from…
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The Line of Fire Radio Broadcast for 07/30/24.By Dr. Michael L. Brown
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Should You Go To Law School? with Keely Weiss
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Entertainment lawyer and friend of the pod Keely Weiss joins us to answer the mid-life crisis question: Should you go to law school? Keely shares the exact steps, the heavy costs, and the realistic benefits of becoming a lawyer. Plus, what it's been like for her now, a few years from having graduated. Was it all worth it? Join My Patreon: https://w…
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The Line of Fire Radio Broadcast for 07/29/24.By Dr. Michael L. Brown
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Guest: Ryan Cristián - Dismantling The Trump Assassination & Israel False Narrative From All Angles
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On this week's episode of the Free Thought Project Podcast, Jason and Matt sit down with Ryan Cristián from The Last American Vagabond. Cristián is a recent recipient of the Serena Shim Award For Uncompromising Integrity In Journalism and has devoted much of his life to bringing Americans the transparency and accuracy they deserve in media. Because…
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120. Our Boobies, Our Selves: Amy Sousa on Breast Cancer, Mastectomies, & Sex Trait Modification
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My good friend Amy Sousa is a brave and resilient woman presently battling stage 3 breast cancer. We delve into the complex emotions and decisions Amy faces as she navigates her cancer journey. Amy shares her unique perspective on the significance of breasts, challenging societal norms and gender ideology. We explore the impact of cancer on her emb…
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In 2005 Lisa Frank filed for divorce. She filed a second lawsuit to oust James Green from the company. What followed was a protracted legal battle that made the psychodrama that had been taking place at LFI for over a decade, a matter of public record. The following is from the article The Rainbow Gulag, published on Jezebel.com in 2013 by Tracy Eg…
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395. Viking Obstacle Race's Final Raid and Night Trail Run with Racers and Asa Coddington!
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We drove the 3 hours to Greenville, NY to cover the Ultra Viking 8 Hour (Northeast Ultra Cup Finale)/ Final Raid/ whatever we called their last event! The race director Asa Coddington aka OCR Yoda has been a prominant member in the OCR community here in the northeast so it was a big blow that he announced that his last event would been this year. K…
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The Line of Fire Radio Broadcast for 07/26/24.By Dr. Michael L. Brown
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How well did the Civil Rights Act live up to its promise?
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The Civil Rights Act was signed into law on July 2, 1964. President Lyndon B. Johnson called it a way for America to honor its promise of liberty. But 60 years on, how well has it lived up to that promise? Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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In 'A Quiet Place: Day One', Lupita Nyong'o makes silence golden
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In the post-apocalyptic world of A Quiet Place, aliens kill anyone who makes a sound, forcing humans into a near-silent existence. The new movie A Quiet Place: Day One takes us back to the beginning, but this time through the eyes of a terminally ill cancer patient played by the excellent Lupita Nyong'o. Learn more about sponsor message choices: po…
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Transitioning to natural hair doesn't have to be complicated. 5 steps to make it easy
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For many Black people, transitioning to natural hair can feel frustrating, especially if you're doing it for the first time. Experts share what you need to know about growing out natural hair, from washing it and styling it – to learning to love it. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…
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With the news of O.J. Simpson's death on Thursday, we're revisiting our reporting from 2016, where we took a look into how Simpson went from being "too famous to be Black," to becoming a stand-in for the way Black people writ-large were mistreated by the U.S. carceral system. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NP…
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The Sunday Story: Roy Wood Jr. on the Road to Rickwood
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What does a comedian know about baseball? And what can America's oldest baseball field tell us about the civil rights movement? Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama is America's oldest ballpark. It's older than Wrigley Field and Fenway park. But its history is full of contradictions. In its heyday, Rickwood was home to both the Birmingham Barons a…
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Fifteen years after his death, Michael Jackson's legacy remains complicated
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Michael Jackson is reaching a new generation of fans through a popular Broadway musical featuring his legendary music and choreography — and a big screen biopic is scheduled to premiere next year.It remains to be seen how the film will address Jackson's tumultuous career, but the estate has been involved with the movie's development. Fifteen years …
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Bumble & the trap of modern dating; plus, living ethically in COVID's aftermath
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The dating app Bumble can not stay out of the news. First, the company launched an anti-celibacy advertising campaign mocking abstinence and suggesting women shouldn't give up on dating apps. Then, at a tech summit, Bumble's founder suggested artificial intelligence might be the future of dating. Both efforts were met with backlash, and during a ti…
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The history of trans misogyny is the history of segregation
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Trans women have become culturally associated with the violence they face, both in sympathy and stigma. The historian Jules Gill-Peterson looks to how that came to be in her book, A Short History of Trans Misogyny. This week, we talk about how panics around trans femininity are shaped by wider forces of colonialism, segregation, and class interests…
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Fouling Caitlin Clark; plus, a shoplifting panic!
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First up, there has been a media frenzy around the fouls made against rising basketball star and Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark. Commentators and fans have called her fellow WNBA players bullies, jealous, and catty. But Code Switch co-host Gene Demby and Defector's Maitreyi Anantharaman say a lot of the people commenting misunderstand the WNBA.…
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Doctor Who is enlivened by its new Black, openly queer star
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The venerable British science fiction series Doctor Who is back with a new season. Ncuti Gatwa — who is Black and openly queer — brings a vibrant energy to the story of an alien who travels through space and time in a blue box. The series, now streaming on Disney+, also features the return of showrunner Russell T. Davies, who birthed the modern era…
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Eva writes in wondering if they should move out of a cheap apartment to be able to get a dog or if they should save up for a house. Should Gabe let the show get more political? Next, a follow up from Bethany Roberts, our librarian guest, with all kinds of information about what's free at the library and what her budget for new books looks like down…
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