Best The Doorstep Kitchen Podcasts (2024)

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Breaking: Israel Strikes Back at Iran 50:42

1h ago50:42

50:42

In a bonus episode, Tommy and Ben talk about the reports that Israel launched a retaliatory strike deep inside Iran, why Iranian leaders are downplaying what happened, why the logic of deterrence is stupid, and the Biden administration’s muted response. They also talk about supplemental funding bills for Israel and Ukraine that the House will vote …

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Iran Attacks Israel 1:21:35

3d ago1:21:35

1:21:35

Tommy and Ben discuss Iran’s missile and drone attack on Israel and whether Israel will retaliate, Biden’s message of restraint to Prime Minister Netanyahu, the republicans calling for all out war with Iran, and what Iran’s strike means for efforts to end the war in Gaza and pass additional funding for Israel and Ukraine. They also talk about Ukrai…

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Biden Gives Israel An Ultimatum on Gaza 1:22:28

9d ago1:22:28

1:22:28

Tommy and Ben discuss Biden’s call with Israeli PM Bibi Netanyahu and threat to cut off US support for the war in Gaza, Israel’s announcement that it would open more aid corridors into Gaza, and the head spinning change in political support for the war in Washington. They also explain why Ecuadorian police raided Mexico’s embassy and sparked a glob…

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Can Saudi Money Whitewash a Murder?: World Corrupt Season 2, Episode 4 59:51

13d ago59:51

59:51

In the final episode of this four-part series, Rog and Tommy trace the massive flow of Saudi money into Hollywood, Silicon Valley and Wall Street, and how the biggest venture capitalists and A-list celebrities seem to no longer care about Saudi Arabia’s human rights record. They also look back at the history of the US-Saudi relationship, and how Pr…

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Israeli Strike Kills World Central Kitchen Staff in Gaza 1:02:00

16d ago1:02:00

1:02:00

Ben and Tommy discuss an Israeli airstrike on an Iranian embassy building in Syria that killed several top Iranian generals, Israeli drone strikes that killed seven World Central Kitchen humanitarian relief workers in Gaza and what they tell us about Israel’s lack of concern about civilian causalities, and growing protests in Israel against Netanya…

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Saudi Arabia: The New Home of Global Football: World Corrupt Season 2, Episode 3 59:20

20d ago59:20

59:20

In episode three of this four part series, Rog and Tommy explore the rise of Saudi Arabia’s domestic football league and why superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar are flocking there. iNews’s chief football writer Daniel Storey joins the show to tell the tale of one of those players, former Liverpool captain and one-time “moral center” of Eng…

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How Will Putin Respond to an ISIS Attack? (feat. Bernie Sanders) 1:22:01

25d ago1:22:01

1:22:01

Tommy and Ben discuss the deteriorating relations between the White House and Bibi Netanyahu's government after the UN Security Council calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, the stalling hostage negotiations in Qatar, and Trump's PR advice to Israel. Then, they talk about the ISIS attack at a Moscow concert hall and Putin's response. They also discuss Hon…

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Saudi Arabia’s Despotic Ruler: World Corrupt Season 2, Episode 2 49:06

27d ago49:06

49:06

Roger Bennett and Tommy Vietor take a look at the history of Saudi Arabia, US-Saudi relations, and the Kingdom’s path to becoming a geopolitical force. They trace the unlikely rise of Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman from a lowly place in the royal hierarchy to de facto leader of the country, and examine his record of enacting major social reforms …

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Trump Says Jewish Democrats “Hate Israel” 1:23:33

30d ago1:23:33

1:23:33

Tommy and Ben discuss the looming famine in Gaza, reactions to Senator Chuck Schumer’s call for new elections in Israel, Trump’s claim that Jewish Democrats “hate Israel”, secret talks between the US and Iran over attacks in the Red Sea by Houthis. They also talk about Jared Kushner’s luxury real estate developments in Serbia and Albania, Putin’s o…

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Football in the House of Saud: World Corrupt Season 2, Episode 1 48:02

1M ago48:02

48:02

Roger Bennet and Tommy Vietor are back for Season 2 of World Corrupt! And this time, Rog and Tommy are diving into how Saudi Arabia, the biggest exporter of oil in the world and a nation in the news for human rights abuses, became the latest geopolitical power player sweeping global soccer. The Saudis have poured billions of dollars into the world’…

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Trump’s TikTok Flip Flop 1:24:48

1M ago1:24:48

1:24:48

Tommy and Ben discuss plans for delivering aid to Gaza through a maritime route and floating pier, US “red lines” over an Israeli invasion of Rafah and the public war of words between Biden and Netanyahu in weekend interviews. They they talk about Viktor Orban’s visit to Mar-a-Lago, concerns from the intelligence community about giving Trump classi…

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World Corrupt Season 2: Trailer 2:20

1M ago2:20

2:20

And, we're back! Join Roger Bennet and Tommy Vietor for another season of World Corrupt, with a focus on why Saudi Arabia is investing billions in football. Episode 1 coming March 16.By Crooked Media

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Why is the US air dropping aid to Gaza? 1:25:42

1M ago1:25:42

1:25:42

Tommy and Ben discuss the futility of aerial aid drops by the US in Gaza, Kamala Harris’ speech calling for an immediate ceasefire, Netanyahu rival Benny Gantz’s visit to Washington, and do a preview of President Biden’s State of the Union address. Then they discuss the breakdown of order in Haiti as gangs overrun prisons, a German audio leak about…

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CPAC Doubles Down on Creepy Autocrats 1:20:54

2M ago1:20:54

1:20:54

Ben and Tommy discuss President Biden’s claim that a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas may be imminent, the domestic political problems the war is creating for Biden, the latest on efforts to defer attacks by Iran’s proxy groups in the Middle East, and some rare good news about Iran’s nuclear program. They also discuss the staggering casualty…

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Dissident at the Doorstep Episode 8: The Shit In The Frame 34:43

2M ago34:43

34:43

Guangcheng has put his life on the line to stand up for noble causes and principles. He has also thrown his support behind Trump and, more recently, a range of intolerant ideas. There are so many things to admire about him, but there are others that are hard to excuse. We thought with this series that we could show how all these things could be tru…

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Can Ukraine Outlast Putin? 1:29:08

2M ago1:29:08

1:29:08

Tommy and Ben discuss the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the military defeat of Avdiivka, panic at the Munich Security Conference over Republicans blocking more aid to Ukraine, and how Ukrainians have adapted to living in a state of war. Then they talk about calls for accountability for Alexei Navalny’s death and his wife Yul…

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Dissident at the Doorstep Episode 7: Lost And Found In Translation 38:27

2M ago38:27

38:27

With a new position at the Catholic University of America and funding from a rightwing think tank, Guangcheng takes on a new challenge: strengthening his English. We examine why this became such a top priority for Guangcheng and his patrons, what it means to traverse borders and negotiate between languages, and how Guangcheng’s political beliefs ar…

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Breaking: Putin Kills Alexei Navalny 50:14

2M ago50:14

50:14

Tommy and Ben discuss the breaking news that Russia’s most prominent opposition figure, Alexei Navalny, has died while in prison. The only information available so far is coming from prison officials and Russian government-run news channels, who claim that Navalny collapsed. Tommy and Ben talk about Navalny’s legacy, nearly universal blame being pu…

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Trump Tells Putin to Invade NATO Nations 1:20:18

2M ago1:20:18

1:20:18

Tommy and Max Fisher talk about the disastrous humanitarian implications of Israel’s impending offensive in Rafah, the Biden administration’s shifting tone towards Israel, and efforts to reach out to the Muslim American community in Michigan. They also talk about Trump’s comments encouraging Russia to invade NATO members who don’t spend enough on d…

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Dissident at the Doorstep Episode 6: The Great Moving Right Show 42:37

2M ago42:37

42:37

Almost one year after arriving in the US, the New York Post publishes a story suggesting NYU is trying to sever ties with Guangcheng. Guangcheng alleges the university is bowing to pressure from the Chinese Communist Party. Guangcheng’s hosts at NYU accuse right wing political forces of misleading him. Things get very messy. Where Guangcheng lands …

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Tucker Carlson Goes to Moscow 1:33:20

2M ago1:33:20

1:33:20

Tommy and Ben talk about US strikes against facilities in Iraq and Syria used by Iran-backed militia groups, White House denials that the conflict in Gaza has drawn America into a regional war, haunting statistics for children in Gaza, souring public opinion on the war, and dehumanizing commentary about the Middle East. They also discuss how Biden’…

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Dissident at the Doorstep Episode 5: Guangcheng’s Year of Living Famously 50:50

3M ago50:50

50:50

Following a tense negotiation between the US and China, Guangcheng arrives in the United States. He is greeted with a hero’s welcome. He gives speeches. He wins awards. And he tries to adjust to life in New York, hosted by NYU. But quickly cracks start to emerge beneath the glamorous facade.By Alison Klayman, Colin Jones, Yangyang Cheng

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Will Biden Bomb Iran? 1:27:41

3M ago1:27:41

1:27:41

Tommy and Ben talk about the drone strike by an Iranian-backed group on a US base in Jordan that killed three US service members, the pressure on Biden to retaliate against Iran directly, and the muddled politics of war. They also cover allegations that UN employees in Gaza participated in the October 7th Hamas attack, the International Court of Ju…

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Dissident at the Doorstep Episode 4: Coming To America 47:12

3M ago47:12

47:12

Guangcheng escapes house arrest, but he’s not free yet. Without a real plan or a place to hide, he turns to the US embassy in Beijing. His moves set in motion a diplomatic maelstrom, where top officials from the two most powerful countries in the world negotiate over his fate – and their own.By Alison Klayman, Colin Jones, Yangyang Cheng

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Netanyahu Rejects a Two-State Solution (again) 1:17:16

3M ago1:17:16

1:17:16

Tommy and Ben discuss the latest news out of Gaza, including a potential ceasefire deal that would include a two month stop in fighting in exchange for hostages, a look back at Bibi’s rejection of a two-state solution throughout his political career, and the news that the Biden administration is preparing for a sustained military campaign in Yemen.…

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Dissident at the Doorstep Episode 3: A Dissident Is Born 36:57

3M ago36:57

36:57

Guangcheng is kidnapped by Chinese authorities and thrown in jail. By keeping him under lock and key, the government hopes to take away his power. But his imprisonment transforms him into a cause and a symbol of dissent in China and across the world. Then after years of detention, Guangcheng decides to try to make an escape. But how and who can he …

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Biden Launches Airstrikes Against Houthis in Yemen 1:21:03

3M ago1:21:03

1:21:03

Ben and Tommy discuss US airstrikes on the Houthi rebels in Yemen and why they are unlikely to deter them, and provide background and context on the Houthi’s origins and motivations. They also cover the latest in Gaza and frustration with the administration’s refusal to change course after 100 days. Then they discuss the recent spike in gang violen…

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Dissident at the Doorstep Episode 2: The Barefoot Lawyer 47:08

3M ago47:08

47:08

Guangcheng fights his biggest case in China – exposing the brutality of the One Child Policy. This, and a series of public and legal victories in the early 2000s, makes him into an icon in the US and an enemy of the state in China, an unlikely place for a blind man who grew up in a poor village. So how did it all begin? We talk to Guangcheng himsel…

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Dissident at the Doorstep Episode 1: Batman Gets Punched 28:14

3M ago28:14

28:14

It’s 2011. Hollywood A-lister Christian Bale is in China and gets punched in the face by security guards for trying to visit Chen Guangcheng, a local human rights activist under house arrest. It’s all captured by a CNN crew and broadcast across the world. A few months later Guangcheng would escape to the United States. But after you arrive in Ameri…

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How Israel’s War with Hamas Could Escalate Into a Regional Conflict 1:20:39

3M ago1:20:39

1:20:39

Ben and Tommy cover the major developments in the war between Israel and Hamas, including the widening difference between Netanyahu and Biden on post-war planning, increasing criticism of the Israeli war effort within the Democratic Party, and the escalating risks of a regional war with Iranian-back proxy groups like the Houthi rebels and militia g…

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Introducing “Dissident At The Doorstep” 3:19

4M ago3:19

3:19

What happens when someone becomes a human-rights icon – but then turns out to stand for something else entirely? Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng was locked up for fighting against China’s One Child Policy and suffered years of unlawful imprisonment. In 2012, following a daring midnight escape, he landed in the United States a hero. But that’s only…

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Zelensky's Plea To Congress 1:04:33

4M ago1:04:33

1:04:33

Tommy and Ben discuss the dire humanitarian situation on the ground in Gaza and the disconnect between the Biden administration’s words and deeds when it comes to protecting civilians in Gaza, including the veto of a UN Security resolution calling for a ceasefire and additional weapons sales to Israel. They also discuss Ukrainian President Volodymy…

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Henry Kissinger’s Complicated Legacy 1:15:20

5M ago1:15:20

1:15:20

Tommy and Ben discuss the latest news from Gaza, including Israeli forces moving into southern Gaza, the Biden administration’s shift from a “hug Bibi” strategy to publicly criticizing Israel, and the ongoing skirmishes between the US military and Iranian proxy forces. They also talk about the latest controversies and accomplishments at the COP28 c…

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How Long Will The Ceasefire In Gaza Hold? 1:27:51

5M ago1:27:51

1:27:51

Ben and Tommy discuss the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas and how the US and Qatar helped broker it, Qatar’s unique role in international diplomacy, the debate over conditioning US aid to Israel, what we know about the Palestinians being released from Israeli prisons, and Elon Musk’s cynical trip to Israel. Then they cover right-wing populi…

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Climate Special: A Look Ahead At COP28 1:07:10

5M ago1:07:10

1:07:10

In a special episode, Tommy and Ben discuss the upcoming COP28 conference in the United Arab Emirates. They speak about the climate summit’s importance, hear from activists from the Pacific Asian community, break down the science behind a 1.5 degree celsius warming, and the cynicism around the large presence of fossil fuel lobbyists and the host co…

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Hospitals Under Siege In Gaza 1:13:25

5M ago1:13:25

1:13:25

Tommy and Ben discuss the latest news out of Israel and Gaza, including the legality of targeting hospitals, French President Emmanuel Macron’s call for a ceasefire, the growing divide between the US and Israel on long-term governance of Gaza, efforts to rescue the 240 hostages held by Hamas and militant groups, and first-hand accounts from two inn…

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One Month of War Between Israel and Hamas 1:19:06

6M ago1:19:06

1:19:06

Tommy and Ben talk about where the world stands one month after Hamas’ attack on Israel, including the declaration from Gaza’s health ministry that 10,000 civilians have been killed, Netanyahu’s statement about Israel taking “indefinite” security responsibility in Gaza, Biden’s push for a pause in fighting, and the successes and fails of American d…

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The Israeli Ground Invasion Begins 1:16:03

6M ago1:16:03

1:16:03

Tommy and Ben talk about the latest news out of Israel and Gaza, including the Israeli ground offensive, the death of over 3,000 children in Gaza, a rise in anti-semitic incidents around the world, and what a temporary ceasefire could achieve. Then they define some of the terminology being used to describe what’s happening in this current conflict,…

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America's Warning To Israel 1:31:16

6M ago1:31:16

1:31:16

Tommy and Ben discuss the latest news from Israel and Gaza including the staggering figures of over 5,000 civilians dead in Gaza, the slow pace of aid arrival, the release of four hostages, and they hear the experiences of a woman with five family members kidnapped by Hamas. They also talk about the emotional impact of Biden’s visit to Israel compa…

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The world of Resident Evil a City of the Dead story 6:25:27

6M ago6:25:27

6:25:27

The story detailing what happened during the Raccoon City incident. The tale of Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield. What happened to William Birkin and the G-virus. The city beseeched by zombies and other bioorganic weapons. I hope you enjoy.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beast669/support…

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Biden Heads To Israel 1:07:14

6M ago1:07:14

1:07:14

Tommy and Ben talk about the breaking news of an airstrike hitting a hospital in Gaza, killing hundreds of staff, patients, and civilians. They also discuss Biden’s upcoming visit to Israel and negotiations around hostage rescue and aid packages, Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s meetings with regional leaders and resistance to taking in Palestin…

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Breaking: Israel Tells Civilians In Gaza To Evacuate 49:02

6M ago49:02

49:02

Tommy and Ben talk about the developing situation in Gaza where 1.1 million people have been told to evacuate northern Gaza in advance of an anticipated ground invasion by Israel. Two people on the ground in Gaza explain the logistical obstacles to evacuation and why many civilians have refused to leave. Then Ben and Tommy discuss how Republicans a…

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What’s next for Israel and Gaza? 1:06:20

7M ago1:06:20

1:06:20

Tommy and Ben talk about the latest from Israel and Gaza, including the Netanyahu government’s policy and intelligence failures, the devastating toll on civilians in Israel and Gaza, questions about hostages and reports that Israel may launch a ground offensive into Gaza. They also cover the varied international response to the attack, the history …

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Research Station Arctic Wind 7:54:41

7M ago7:54:41

7:54:41

The powerful ever blowing wind of the Arctic research station. The relaxing sounds of outpost 31 pre outbreak we're just the relaxing sounds of a regular research station during a wind storm. I hope you enjoy. Best with headphones or Bluetooth speaker --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beast669/support…

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Hamas Goes To War With Israel 48:58

7M ago48:58

48:58

In a special episode, Ben and Tommy talk about the deadly terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel, how Israel’s intelligence community failed to detect it, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declaration that his country is “at war” and what comes next, President Biden’s response, and what this all means for Israel’s political future.…

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Will Republicans Kill Support For Ukraine? 1:13:22

7M ago1:13:22

1:13:22

Tommy and Ben talk about the waning support for financing the war in Ukraine, both in the US Congress and in Europe, Elon Musk’s visit to the southern border, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Mark Milley responds to Trump’s threats, Trump’s former Chief of Staff John Kelly tells CNN about Trump’s disrespect towards veterans, the UN authorizes a …

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A Pirate Ship, a Storm, and Something in the Water 8:00:01

7M ago8:00:01

8:00:01

A pirate ship caught in a storm, sails blowing in the rough wind as waves slap at the ship the wood creaking. No one on board has made a sound not since we started hearing "It". We have no idea what it is. All we know is it's massive, and that sound it makes has stolen the nerve of everyone on this vessel.Is it Cthulhu? Is it a kaiju? Or something …

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Don’t Clap For Nazis 1:18:40

7M ago1:18:40

1:18:40

Tommy and Ben talk about the foreign policy implications of Senator Menendez’s corruption charges, the Biden administration’s move to grant temporary protected status to Venezuelan migrants and the role of US sanctions in fueling migration, and updates from Ukraine, including attacks on Russia’s Black Sea fleet and Ukraine’s grain supplies. They al…

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Dystopian Cyberpunk 2040 Future City In The Rain 7:59:37

7M ago7:59:37

7:59:37

The relaxing sounds of a dystopian future sitting in the rain. Whether you're into cyberpunk, dystopian world's, or just relaxing thunderstorms, this is for you. Best with headphones or Bluetooth speaker. I hope you enjoy.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beast669/support…

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Canada Accuses India of Assassination 1:11:47

7M ago1:11:47

1:11:47

Tommy and Ben talk about Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s accusation that India may have been behind the murder of a Sikh Canadian citizen, the prisoner swap between the U.S. and Iran, the one year anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death, the United Nations General Assembly and lack of world leaders in attendance, and the latest updates on Russi…

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