Best Rex Reed Podcasts (2024)

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Be An Inspiration 20:18

23d ago20:18

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Every single one of us can, and should be, as much of an inspiration to other people as possible. And if we are fortunate enough to have any sort of platform, then all the more reason to strive to uplift. In fact, if your voice is heard by millions of people, you have a responsibility to do the right thing, no matter what. Knowingly saying somethin…

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Susan Muaddi Darraj and Rex Ogle on A Novel Idea

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Suzanne Lang talks with award winning author of books for kids and adults, Susan Muaddi Darraj, whose novel is BEHIND YOU IS THE SEA. This story of diaspora, of people living in a Palestinian American community in Baltimore, is an immigrant tale of generations. Rex Ogle also joins Suzanne and talks about his latest memoir geared toward young adults…

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Ep. 119 Alleged Gilgo Beach Killer Rex Heuermann's Blueprint for Murder 43:42

13d ago43:42

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Colin and Russ are back with a new episode, picking up where they left off from Episode 99 about accused serial killer Rex Heuermann. Mr. Heuermann is charged with 2 more murders, and Colin and Russ discuss the damning documents that were discovered on his computer by law enforcement. As always, the attorneys present a new Is This Legal and a Japan…

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Erin Zimmerman and Manjula Martin on A Novel Idea

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The importance of gathered botanical and ecological knowledge to our survival as human beings in a changing landscape is explored. Suzanne Lang talks with evolutionary biologist and science writer Erin Zimmerman, whose book is Unrooted: Botany, Motherhood, and the Fight to Save an Old Science, a memoir of botany and natural history seen through the…

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Ep. 118 Guns and Crack Cocaine: Is Hunter Biden Guilty? 56:10

27d ago56:10

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Colin and Russ examine the trial of Hunter Biden that is currently underway in Delaware. Did he illegally purchase a firearm while addicted to drugs? That is the question for the jury at the end of the trial. Colin and Russ discuss the charges and evidence that the prosecution is presenting, as well as potential defenses that Mr. Biden has related …

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Anastasia Zadeik and Julie Chavez get a grip on A Novel Idea

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Depression, panic attacks, mania are all forms of mental dis-order. Therapy, medication, and strong support systems can help restore a bit of balance. Suzanne Lang talks with Anastasia Zadeik about her novel of art, philosophy, and people searching for love, stability, and fulfillment while experiencing mental distress, The Other Side of Nothing. A…

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Ep. 117 Kouri Richins: Did She Kill Her Husband and Write a Children's Book About It? 50:46

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Colin and Russ take our listeners to Utah as they discuss the murder charges facing Kouri Richins, a 34 year old mom of 3 boys who is accused of fatally poisoning her husband, Eric, with fentanyl. They go over the prosecution's evidence, possible defenses, and weird facts surrounding this case. Plus, an Is This Legal, and a new DCOTW! Take a listen…

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Elizabeth Reed Aden and Nell Freudenberger on A Novel Idea

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When fiction is grounded in scientific fact, our world opens up. Suzanne Lang talks with novelist Elizabeth Reed Aden on her medical thriller The Goldilocks Genome, which uses the science behind pharmaceuticals and the human body to create a taut story of terrorism and the geeks who pursue the terrorist. Also featured is award winning writer Nell F…

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Tim Palmer and Julene Bair on A Novel Idea

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It’s all about water. Suzanne Lang talks with author, photographer, and conservationist Tim Palmer on his book Seek Higher Ground, the Natural Solution to our Urgent Flooding Crisis. Tim explores the legacy of flooding in America and the climatic, economic, and ecological realities of our rivers and communities. Also featured is another visit with …

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Ep. 116 Suzanne Morphew's Autopsy Puts Spotlight Back on Husband 48:19

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Colin and Russ discuss the bombshell autopsy report that sheds more light on the homicide of Suzanne Morphew. What did the coroner find in Suzanne's system? Can Barry be charged again? Is there enough evidence? Who will prosecute the case? Do Colin and Russ think he will be arrested? All of these questions are addressed in this episode, along with …

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Ep. 115 The Murder Trial of Karen Read 59:06

2M ago59:06

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Colin and Russ dive into a listener-inspired case (thanks Jay!) involving Karen Read, a Massachusetts woman who is accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston Police officer, John O'Keefe. The allegations are that she ran him over with her SUV after a night of drinking. Her defense is that not only is she innocent, but she is being framed by a large c…

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Mimi Zieman and Cathryn J. Prince on A Novel Idea

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A dancer on Everest and a queen of high climbing mountaineers are featured. Suzanne Lang talks with Mimi Zieman, doctor and author of “The Post Roe Monologues” whose latest book is Tap Dancing on Everest —a Young Doctor’s Unlikely Adventure, a chronicle of her life and serving as the team doctor on a dicey ascent from Tibet up the east side of Mt. …

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Ep.114 Crumbleys Sentenced, Gilbert Goons Update 42:08

3M ago42:08

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Colin and Russ have a final discussion on Jennifer and James Crumbley, who were both sentenced to prison after their convictions for Involuntary Manslaughter. The convictions entered due to their failures as parents to prevent their son, Ethan, from killing four students in his school. Colin and Russ also discuss new developments in the Preston Lor…

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Alfred J. Lakritz, Katrin Ciaffa, and Peter Bromberg on A Novel Idea

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Stories from the devastating times in Europe during World War II, —told to us by the people who lived through them, speak loudly to us in our current moment of brutal wars and suffering people. Suzanne Lang talks with Alfred J. Lakritz on his book Adieu: A Memoir of Holocaust Survival. His warm and moving tale relates his separation from his parent…

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Ep. 113 The Gilbert Goons and the Killing of Preston Lord 52:10

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Colin and Russ discuss the death of Preston Lord, a 15 year old boy who was allegedly murdered by at least 7 young men in late October of 2023. The perpetrators may have been associated with the Gilbert Goons, a gang of teenagers who have been linked to several violent assaults in the last 18 months in the Phoenix suburbs. After a 5 month investiga…

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Tessa Hill and Marianna Leuschel & Josie Iselin on A Novel Idea

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We go above and below, at every depth. Tessa Hill joins Suzanne Lang in conversation on At Every Depth, Our Growing Knowledge of the Changing Oceans, the book she wrote with science writer Eric Simons that takes readers from the shore to the ocean depths, from the tropics to polar regions, and introduces us to people who are working hard to save ou…

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One Fifth 26:28

4M ago26:28

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Borrowing, when there is no reasonable chance to pay back the funds, is not even close to what most of us would consider sound economic advice. Unfortunately, this is how the government has been operating for quite some time now. And Social Security, among other taxpayer funded programs...is in real trouble.…

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Jennifer Manocherian and Jude Berman on A Novel Idea

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Jennifer Manocherian’s book is Alpha Bette, sort of the opposite of a coming of age story. It takes place over the course of a single day and is centered around a 95 year old widow, Bette Gartner, who wakes up one morning in her New York City apartment and decides to throw a dinner party that evening, with a surprising guest list. Manocherian, who …

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Ep. 112 'Rust' Shooting: Hannah Gutierrez-Reed on Trial, What's Next for Alec Baldwin? 45:19

4M ago45:19

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Colin and Russ pick up where they left off in episodes 88 and 95 to continue discussing the accidental shooting and killing of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins that occurred on the set of the movie 'Rust" in October of 2021. Hannah Gutierrez-Reed is currently on trial for involuntary manslaughter for causing Hutchin's death because she was the armor…

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Terence Ward and Eugenio Volpe on A Novel Idea

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For the past four hundred years, the groundbreaking Italian artist, Caravaggio, has challenged, intrigued, and transformed us. Suzanne Lang talks with Terence Ward on his book that combines memoir, history, biography, and journalism, The Guardian of Mercy: How an Extraordinary Painting by Caravaggio Changed an Ordinary Life. Suzanne also talks with…

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Ep. 111 Crumbley Trial Pt. 2, Why Jennifer Crumbley Was Convicted 43:51

5M ago43:51

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Colin and Russ pick up where they left off in Episode 110 to discuss the guilty verdicts and convictions for Involuntary Manslaughter that came down for Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of mass murderer Ethan Crumbley. They also discuss the happy story of Robert Duboise, who was just exonerated of crimes for which he wrongfully spent 37 years in priso…

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Novelists who write inside of their calling on A Novel Idea (Aired: February 18, 2024)

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Novelists who write inside of their calling. D.J. Green is a geologist and writer who brings her love of the planet into a drama that ranges from the external challenges of earthquake prone Turkey to the inner lives of an American family living there in her book No More Empty Spaces. Historian and archivist, Lynn Downey talks about her interests in…

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Scam Artists 31:52

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It takes some really despicable people to take advantage of vulnerable people in our society. These scammers seem to have no conscience, they attempt to steal whatever they want. And in many cases, unfortunately, they are successful. I have little tolerance for such people!By Rex Reed

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Ep. 110 The Trial of Jennifer Crumbley- Can the Mom of a Mass Shooter Be Criminally Responsible? 53:34

5M ago53:34

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Colin and Russ examine the current trial of Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of Ethan Crumbley, who killed 4 of his classmates in a school mass shooting when he was 15 years old in 2021. Jennifer is charged with Involuntary Manslaughter, and prosecutors allege that she should have done more to prevent this tragedy. Will the charges stick? What defense…

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Parisa Akhbari, Naomi Ko, Cade Palmer, Maxine Flasher-Düzgüneş, and Jennie Orvino on A Novel Idea (Aired: February 4, 2024)

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Poetry communicates, teaches, and binds us together. Parisa Akhbari (@authorparisa) a mental health therapist and writer from Seattle, Washington joins Suzanne Lang in conversation on her YA novel, Just Another Epic Love Poem, which follows two queer best friends in Catholic school as they fall in love through the pages of a never-ending poem they’…

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Government Overreach 23:39

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When we submit to the will of an out-of-control government, that takes advantage of our liberty and freedom, indeed actively attempts to minimize our liberty and freedom; then we have succumbed to the control of tyranny. Our Constitution, and we the people, deserve so much more.By Rex Reed

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Marilyn Dear Nelson and her husband Chris Nelson on A Novel Idea (Aired: January 21, 2024)

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When Marilyn Dear Nelson and her husband Chris Nelson started digging into her ancestry and the life of great grandfather, JW Dear, they discovered a sweeping story of grit, courage, brutality, and friendship. The resulting book is RED CLOUD AND THE INDIAN TRADER, THE REMARKABLE FRIENDSHIP OF THE SIOUX CHIEF AND JW DEAR IN THE LAST DAYS OF THE FRON…

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Ep. 109 Can You Shoot a Trespasser? The Trial of Kevin Monahan 53:48

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Colin and Russ discuss the trial of Kevin Monahan, who is accused of murdering a lost trespasser named Kaylin Gillis in her car who mistakenly turned into his driveway. The trial started this week, and the fellas talk about the case, possible defenses and stand your ground laws. Colin and Russ also discuss the charges facing Kansas City man Andrew …

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C.J. Cook joins Suzanne Lang on A Novel Idea (Aired: January 7, 2024)

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The South Pacific has inspired artists and writers since the 19th century and Ralph Burke Tyree was among them. Historian and art collector C.J. Cook has produced two definitive works on the artist —Tyree, Artist of the South Pacific, which has won awards for it’s stunning cover art and as a biography of Tyree; and now, Beauty in the Beast, Flora, …

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Megan Kamalei Kakimoto and Mojgan Ghazirad on A Novel Idea - Encore for December 31, 2023

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On this encore presentation, story and story-tellers are the link to and legacy of our cultural roots and identity. Suzanne Lang talks with Megan Kamalei Kakimoto on her wrenching and sensational story collection, Every Drop is a Man’s Nightmare, which follows native Hawaiians through a contemporary landscape filled with inherited wisdom and the gh…

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Unchecked Power 29:31

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If we're not careful, not paying attention, or simply don't care, we'll find ourselves in a country that resembles totalitarianism, not freedom and liberty. And then it will be too late to do anything about it. We must preserve the Constitution if we expect our children and grandchildren to have any hope of benefiting from the sacrifices of those w…

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Observations 22:07

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Stopping to think about what's really important is something we should all do on a regular basis. We have to be willing to stand up for what we believe, and continue to respect the rights of all people to believe what they will.By Rex Reed

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Brian H. Williams and Jody Gelb on A Novel Idea (Aired: December 17, 2023)

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Suzanne Lang talks with Brian H. Williams - trauma surgeon, policy advisor, and current candidate for US Congress, who brings us his intense and eye-opening revelations in The Bodies Keep Coming, Dispatches from a Black Trauma Surgeon on Racism, Violence, and How We Heal. Then, Jody Gelb, actress, Mother, and author talks with Suzanne about Gelb’s …

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Ep. 108 Bodies Stacking, Burials Lacking! The Bizarre Story of a Colorado Funeral Home 41:00

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Colin and Russ are back to discuss the charges facing Jon and Carie Hallford, who abandoned the Return to Nature funeral home in Colorado that was improperly storing 189 corpses. In addition to the improper storage, they are accused of taking money for cremations they didn't actually perform. They face hundreds of criminal charges, and Colin and Ru…

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Borders, Black Markets, Firearms 25:54

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We live in a very open country, to be sure. And for that reason, the "powers that be" need to ensure that they have the safety of the American people as a top priority. Unless we want to end up like Israel, and experience a terror attack that dwarfs 9/11, our borders must be protected.By Rex Reed

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Shelley Blanton-Stroud and Bob Burnett on A Novel Idea (Aired: December 3, 2023)

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Sometimes authors use conventional forms of fiction to explore larger issues of history, gender, love, and success. Called the “Raymond Chandler for feminists”, Shelley Blanton-Stroud delivers the third installment of her novels featuring columnist Jane Benjamin, which include Copy Boy, Tom Boy, and now Poster Girl, and she joins Suzanne Lang in co…

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Eliot Pattison on A Novel Idea (Aired: November 19, 2023)

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Eliot Pattison is the author of gritty mysteries set in the historic past and joins Suzanne Lang for an hour of conversation. His latest novel is Freedoms’s Ghost, a Mystery of the American Revolution, a recent installment into his Bone Rattler series, set in the pre-Revolutionary War Colonial America. Also featured is a 2019 segment with Eliot dis…

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Ep. 107 Love Triangle Turns Deadly Pt. 2, Kaitlin Armstrong Guilty 52:01

8M ago52:01

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Colin and Russ continue discussing the completed trial of Kaitlin Armstrong, who was just convicted of murdering Mo Wilson in Austin, TX in 2022. Colin and Russ discuss the defense strategies in more depth and discuss other facts that came out during the trial. Plus, a new Is This Legal and a DCOTW. Check it out!…

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Control of Land Tends to Breed Hostility...Why? 23:02

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Editing Note: At around the 8:10 mark of the episode, I said that "Gaza takes over..." What I meant to say is that "Hamas takes over." There are regions of the world that have been hotbeds for war and strife for generations. The Middle East is no exception to this unfortunate rule. And if there is to be lasting peace there, mighty changes must take…

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Julia Bricklin and Carolyn Hays on A Novel Idea (Aired: November 5, 2023)

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Award winning writer and historian Julia Bricklin joins Suzanne Lang to talk about her most recent book Red Sapphire: The Woman Who Beat the Blacklist, the story of Hannah Weinstein, a left leaning activist who fled to Europe during the McCarthy era, and established Sapphire Films. With little background, she began producing successful television s…

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Ep. 106 Love Triangle Turns Deadly- Kaitlin Armstrong on Trial for the Murder of Moriah Wilson 52:15

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Colin and Russ take our listeners to Austin, TX, where former yoga instructor Kaitlin Armstrong is being tried for the 2022 murder of professional cyclist Moriah Wilson. Prosecutors say that Armstrong murdered Wilson because she was jealous of the relationship that Wilson had with Armstrong's boyfriend, pro cyclist Colin Strickland. Opening stateme…

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Esmeralda Santiago and Corky Parker on A Novel Idea (Aired: October 29, 2023)

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Esmeralda Santiago, a prolific Puerto Rican author of a series of memoirs, along with nonfiction works, and works for young people joins Suzanne Lang to talk about her life, Puerto Rico, Puerto Ricans, and her latest novel Las Madres. Corky Parker, with roots in Public Radio and a successful career with her own media company, buys a small inn on th…

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We Need to Find a Better Way 18:40

9M ago18:40

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Doing the right thing, that which is kind and nice, doesn't get the attention it deserves in society today; however, just because niceness doesn't sell in the corporate media cesspool, doesn't mean we shouldn't embrace it. It only takes a small effort on our part to change the narrative for the better.…

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Ep. 105 Yes, George Santos Really Is That Dumb! 46:30

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Colin and Russ continue where they left off in Ep. 96 to further discuss the legal woes of Rep. George Santos after he was charged with 10 new federal crimes in addition to the 13 he was initially charged with earlier this spring. We break down the allegations and discuss his treasurer, Nancy Marks, who just pleaded guilty to charges related to San…

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Megan Kamalei Kakimoto and Mojgan Ghazirad on A Novel Idea (Aired October 15, 2023)

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Story and story-tellers are the link to and legacy of our cultural roots and identity. Suzanne Lang talks with Megan Kamalei Kakimoto on her wrenching and sensational story collection, Every Drop is a Man’s Nightmare, which follows native Hawaiians through a contemporary landscape filled with inherited wisdom and the ghosts of colonization. Suzanne…

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Ep. 104 Murder WITH a Body- Suzanne Morphew's Body Found! 51:38

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Colin and Russ pick up where they left Episodes 61 and 74 in their discussion of the disappearance of Suzanne Morphew. After 3.5 years, her body was found on Sept. 22, 2023. Her husband, Barry Morphew, was previously charged with her murder, but that case was dismissed by the district attorney over a year ago. What does the discovery of the body me…

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Frances Rivetti, Samantha Downing, and A.J. Wich on A Novel Idea (Aired: October 1, 2023)

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Writers at different stages and phases of their craft. Suzanne Lang features three novelists at varying stages in their craft. Longtime journalist and South County Notebook columnist for the Petaluma Argus-Courier, Frances Rivetti talks of moving from nonfiction to fiction, as she writes of place. Internationally best-selling author Samantha Downin…

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Laura Maylene Walter and Ivy Anderson & Devon Angus on A Novel Idea (Aired: September 17, 2023)

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Marked Women is the focus this time on A Novel Idea. First, Suzanne Lang talks with Laura Maylene Walter on her award-winning novel Body of Stars. Then, it's a conversation with historians Ivy Anderson and Devon Angus on their nonfiction work, Alice: Memoirs of a Barbary Coast Prostitute. It’s A Novel Idea, airing every first, third, and fifth Sund…

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Ep. 103 Is Alex Murdaugh Getting a New Trial? 56:42

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Colin and Russ revisit the Alex Murdaugh case. Murdaugh was convicted of murdering his wife and son in March of 2023 after a six week trial. However, his attorneys have filed a motion seeking a new trial due to alleged misconduct on the part of Court Clerk Becky Hill, whom they allege made inappropriate statements to jurors that may have pressured …

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Nine Eleven 13:33

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We must never forget what happened on September 11, 2001. We owe it to those who perished, as well as to their families, to remember their sacrifices.By Rex Reed

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