Best The Logical Lady Podcasts (2024)

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On Children, Meaning, Media and Psychedelics 1:11:28

8h ago1:11:28

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I feel that there’s something important missing in our debate over screen time and kids — and even screen time and adults. In the realm of kids and teenagers, there’s so much focus on what studies show or don’t show: How does screen time affect school grades and behavior? Does it carry an increased risk of anxiety or depression? And while the debat…

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Matt Trakker Made Us Take Labor Day Off 1:42

7h ago1:42

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Send a Priority One Message to M.A.S.K. HQ! Yes, you read that right. Matt is being kind enough to give us the day off on Labor Day. And by that we mean he was ordered by a federal judge. Have a very Happy Labor Day everyone!!! P.S. - Stay 'til the end for a recently unearthed 80's gem! https://www.instagram.com/m.a.s.k.podcast/…

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Best Of: Tired? Distracted? Burned Out? Listen to This. 57:19

1h ago57:19

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I’m convinced that attention is the most important human faculty. Your life, after all, is just the sum total of the things you’ve paid attention to. We lament our attention issues all the time — how distracted we are, how drained we feel, how hard it is to stay focused or present. And yet, while there’s no shortage of advice on how to improve our …

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Ep. 196: Authenticity, childless cat ladies, and cultivating a strong foundation for your life 41:14

43m ago41:14

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Whether you're feeling aligned and flowing with ease through life, or the challenges mounting feel like major obstacles, we all can benefit from knowing and expressing ourselves in a deep, authentic way. The intensity of August's astrology will not be letting up much in September as we enter eclipse season. In this episode, I discuss some of my rec…

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Best Of: The Men — and Boys — Are Not Alright 1:58:38

1d ago1:58:38

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We recently did an episode on the strange new gender politics that have emerged in the 2024 election. But we only briefly touched on the social and economic changes that underlie this new politics — the very real ways boys and men have been falling behind. In March 2023, though, we dedicated a whole episode to that subject. Our guest was Richard Re…

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Bruce Sato: No Jacket Required 52:49

5h ago52:49

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Send a Priority One Message to M.A.S.K. HQ! This week, Bruce hugs a topless guy in the snow, a 65 million year old virus is unearthed, and V.E.N.O.M. builds a shopping mall in the Arctic Circle. So, pretty much par for the course. Plus, Scott is abandoned in sub-zero temperatures, and T-Bob comes one step closer to rebelling against his programming…

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Kamala Harris Wants to Win 43:36

9m ago43:36

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On Thursday night, Kamala Harris reintroduced herself to America. And by the standards of Democratic convention speeches, this one was pretty unusual. In this conversation I’m joined by my editor, Aaron Retica, to discuss what Harris’s speech reveals about the candidate, the campaign she’s going to run and how she believes she can win in November. …

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Can the Democratic Party Reclaim Freedom? 43:21

21m ago43:21

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Democrats spent the third night of their convention pitching themselves as the party of freedom. In this conversation, my producer Annie Galvin joined me on the show to take a deep look at that messaging. Why do Democrats see an opportunity in this election to seize an idea that Republicans have monopolized for decades? What’s the meaning of “freed…

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The Obamas Strike Back 39:22

19m ago39:22

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Is Obamaism making a comeback? Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention, Michelle and Barack Obama electrified the crowd with the most powerful speeches of the week so far, and seemed to anoint Kamala Harris as the inheritor of their political movement. For this audio diary, I’m joined by my producer Elias Isquith to dissect those two sp…

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Democrats Don’t Think They Have This Election Won 32:02

14d ago32:02

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I’m reporting from the Democratic National Convention this week, so we’re going to try something a little different on the show — a daily audio report of what I’m seeing and hearing here in Chicago. For our first installment, I’m joined by my producer, Rollin Hu, to discuss what the convention’s opening night revealed about the Democratic Party aft…

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Gloria Baker and the Dumpster Fire 55:59

5h ago55:59

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Send a Priority One Message to M.A.S.K. HQ! This episode starts with such a great premise -- a nuclear submarine controlled by a rogue A.I. threatens the Panama Canal. But that's where the greatness ends. What we get instead is a complete dumpster fire of an episode. Twenty-two minutes of M.A.S.K. toy commercials would have been a better use of the…

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Manliness, Cat Ladies, Fertility Panic and the 2024 Election 1:30:04

8d ago1:30:04

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A strange new gender politics is roiling the 2024 election. At the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump made his nomination a show of campy masculinity, with Hulk Hogan, Kid Rock and Dana White, the president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, warming up the crowd. JD Vance’s first viral moments have been comments he made in 2021 about …

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Nate Silver on Kamala Harris’s Chances and the Mistakes of the ‘Indigo Blob’ 1:06:52

23d ago1:06:52

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Risk has been on my mind this year. For Democrats, the question of whether Joe Biden should drop out was really a question about risk – the risk of keeping him on the ticket versus the risk of the unknown. And it’s hard to think through those kinds of questions when you have incomplete information and so much you can’t predict. After all, few elect…

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Scott Trakker's Ice Cream Addiction 50:02

1d ago50:02

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Send a Priority One Message to M.A.S.K. HQ! Look, we're going to be honest here. This episode goes to some dark places regarding Scott, T-Bob, and an ice cream shop. If you are easily disturbed, disgusted, or lactose intolerant, you might want to skip this episode. On the plus side, we've got very petty gangsters, Miles slumming it, and Matt's cont…

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Nancy Pelosi: ‘It Didn’t Sound Like Joe Biden to Me’ 58:24

15d ago58:24

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It’s been remarkable watching the Democratic Party act like a political party this past month — a party that makes decisions collectively, that does hard things because it wants to win, that is more than the vehicle for a single person’s ambitions. But parties are made of people. And in the weeks leading up to President Biden’s decision to drop out…

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Ep. 195: Leo season, Mercury retrograde, and preparing for the tumult ahead 41:41

19d ago41:41

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Leo season is one of my favorite times of the year. It's a time to step into your courage, leadership, and heart and let your authentic light shine. This year, Mercury retrograde coincides with it, but do not fear! This retrograde is inviting us to review and tune into how we communicate, learn, and inform ourselves, along with editing the details …

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Kamala Harris Isn’t Playing It Safe 30:24

7d ago30:24

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In picking Tim Walz as her running mate, Kamala Harris is after more than just Pennsylvania. Mentioned: “Is Tim Walz the Midwestern Dad Democrats Need?” by The Ezra Klein Show Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at ezrakleinshow@nytimes.com. You can find transcripts (posted midday) and more episodes of “The Ezra Klein Show” at nytimes.com/ezra-kl…

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‘We Have Created the Scarcity on Purpose’ 49:48

7d ago49:48

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The economy is one of the biggest vulnerabilities for Democrats this election and, in particular, the issue of affordability. Many Americans blame the Biden administration for the past few years of high inflation, and housing costs have become a crisis in cities across the country. These are top concerns for voters, and the Democratic Party hasn’t …

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Matt Trakker: Worst Dad Ever? (with special guest Jason Burns!) 52:20

8d ago52:20

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Send a Priority One Message to M.A.S.K. HQ! Jason Burns from the "What About..." Podcast joins us as we travel to an England (ish) Renaissance Faire! Join us as we revel in the best poetry M.A.S.K. has to offer, Scott's epic quest to send a postcard, and some of the absolutely worst parenting we've ever seen from Matt Trakker. It's an extra special…

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Is Tim Walz the Midwestern Dad Democrats Need? 59:14

11d ago59:14

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I’ve watched a lot of presidential campaigns, and I can’t remember one in which the contest for the Democratic vice-presidential nomination has played out quite so publicly. One breakthrough voice has been Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota. Before last week, he didn’t have much of a national profile. But then he went on “Morning Joe” and said of Donald Tr…

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What Democrats Can Learn From Gretchen Whitmer 47:38

1M ago47:38

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Gretchen Whitmer is one of the names you often see on lists of Democratic V.P. contenders. She’s swatted that speculation down repeatedly, but the interest in her makes a lot of sense. Michigan is a must-win state for Democrats, and she has won the governorship of that state twice, by significant margins each time. She’s also long been one of the D…

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Sly Rax's Acid Trip 46:08

1M ago46:08

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Send a Priority One Message to M.A.S.K. HQ! Surely there’s a better way to make money than breaking into temples in Singapore and melting down the gold statues inside, but, okay Miles, great plan! Also, Scott is almost killed by an elephant, T-Bob is treated like garbage, and Sly Rax has a really bad acid trip. All on this week’s episode of the Mob…

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This Is How Democrats Win in Wisconsin 1:00:19

1M ago1:00:19

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The Democratic Party’s rallying around Kamala Harris — the speed of it, the intensity, the joyfulness, the memes — has been head-spinning. Just a few weeks ago, she was widely seen in the party as a weak candidate and a risk to put on the top of the ticket. And while a lot of those concerns have dissipated, there’s one that still haunts a lot of De…

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Are Democrats Right to Unite Around Kamala Harris? 23:22

1M ago23:22

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An open convention or a coronation aren’t the only two options. Mentioned: “Democrats Have a Better Option Than Biden” by The Ezra Klein Show “What Is the Democratic Party For?” by The Ezra Klein Show Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at ezrakleinshow@nytimes.com. You can find transcripts (posted midday) and more episodes of “The Ezra Klein Sho…

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Scott Tries to Kill T-Bob 53:06

1M ago53:06

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Send a Priority One Message to M.A.S.K. HQ! Yes, it finally happened. After years of neglect from his father, and after watching his father's rogue paramilitary organization at work for just as long, Scott finally snapped and tried to take out T-Bob. Was it successful? Listen to find out. Also, more lost cities in jungles and even more questionable…

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I Watched the Republican Convention. The Democrats Can Still Win. 49:29

2M ago49:29

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This year’s Republican National Convention was Donald Trump’s third as the party’s nominee, but it was the first that felt like a full expression of a G.O.P. that has fully fallen in line with Trumpism. And the mood was jubilant. Speakers even made efforts to reach out to unions, Black voters and immigrants — imagining a big-tent Republican Party t…

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The Trump Campaign’s Theory of Victory 54:08

2M ago54:08

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The Trump campaign isn’t just expecting to win this election; it’s expecting to win it in a landslide. And top Trump campaign officials were feeling that confident even before Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance. So what’s their strategy to achieve the blowout they’re imagining? And is their confidence justified? Tim Alberta is a staff writer…

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The Economic Theory Behind J.D. Vance’s Populism 1:16:43

2M ago1:16:43

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When Donald Trump on Monday chose Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio as his running mate it excited populists — and unnerved some business elites. Later that evening, the president of the Teamsters, Sean O’Brien, gave a prime-time speech at the Republican National Convention. “Over the last 40 years, the Republican Party has rarely pursued strong relations…

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Scott Trakker's Flipper Hands 45:17

29d ago45:17

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Send a Priority One Message to M.A.S.K. HQ! What could be more disturbing than V.E.N.O.M.'s dastardly plan to ransom the Statue of Liberty? How about Miles Mayhem's petty destruction of an innocent magician's career? WHAT DID WONDRO DO TO YOU, MILES?! That, and Scott Trakker's flipper hands, on this week's episode of the Mobile Armored Podcast Show…

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Ep. 194: Summer astrology, nourishing self care, discipline, and cultivating invincibility 50:51

2M ago50:51

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As the turbulence of the world continues, it's more important than ever to cultivate discipline and intuitive knowing to nourish and support our body, mind, and soul. In this episode, I highlight a few of the significant astrological energies happening in July and August to keep an eye on and be ready for. When we balance disciplined self-care prac…

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The Real Danger Within the Democratic Party of a Fundamental Crack-Up 55:34

2M ago55:34

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It was once a fringe opinion to say President Biden should drop his re-election bid and Democrats should embrace an open convention. That position is fringe no more. But when the conventional wisdom shifts this rapidly, there’s always the danger of overlooking its potential flaws. My colleague, the Times Opinion columnist Jamelle Bouie, has been ma…

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Matt Trakker, Ladies Man 45:59

2M ago45:59

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Send a Priority One Message to M.A.S.K. HQ! Like most of you, Adam and PJ strongly oppose the rampant deforestation of the Amazon rainforest. Having said that, if we were forced to come up with ways for destroying the jungle, don't you think giant caterpillars would be last on that list? Well, not for Miles Mayhem, whose latest scientific achieveme…

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Is Kamala Harris Underrated? 1:02:34

2M ago1:02:34

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If Joe Biden steps aside for the Democratic presidential nomination — still a very big if — the favorite to replace him is Vice President Kamala Harris. In recently leaked post-debate polling from Open Labs, Harris polled better than Biden in matchups against Trump. In 2019, Dana Goodyear wrote in The New Yorker, “As a Black, female law-and-order D…

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How an Open Democratic Convention Would Work 1:02:52

2M ago1:02:52

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After President Biden’s rough performance at the first presidential debate, the question of an open convention has roared to the front of Democratic politics. But how would an open convention work? What would be its risks? What would be its rewards? In February, after I first made the case for an open Democratic convention, I interviewed Elaine Kam…

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R.I.P. Thunderhawk 50:49

2M ago50:49

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Send a Priority One Message to M.A.S.K. HQ! What could possibly drive Matt Trakker to sacrifice the greatest M.A.S.K. vehicle of all time? To save his son? To prevent the end of the world? What about a trade-in deal at the local car dealership? Nope! Thunderhawk is sacrificed in order to... well, if you can figure it out, please let us know. That, …

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What Is the Democratic Party For? 17:47

2M ago17:47

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Top Democrats have closed ranks around Joe Biden since the debate. Should they? Mentioned: “This Isn’t All Joe Biden’s Fault” by Ezra Klein “Democrats Have a Better Option Than Biden” by The Ezra Klein Show “Here’s How an Open Democratic Convention Would Work” with Elaine Kamarck on The Ezra Klein Show The Hollow Parties by Daniel Schlozman and Sam…

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After That Debate, the Risk of Biden Is Clear 51:17

2M ago51:17

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I joined my Times Opinion colleagues Ross Douthat and Michelle Cottle to discuss the debate — and what Democrats might do next. Mentioned: “The Biden and Trump Weaknesses That Don’t Get Enough Attention” by Ross Douthat “Trump’s Bold Vision for America: Higher Prices!” with Matthew Yglesias on The Ezra Klein Show “Democrats Have a Better Option Tha…

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Miles Mayhem's Giant Holes 49:50

2M ago49:50

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Send a Priority One Message to M.A.S.K. HQ! Writing evil villains is simple. Give them a goal, and a crazy ultimatum if they don't achieve that goal. "Give me all the gold in the world or I'll blow up the moon." That's pretty good, right? In "The Magma Mole", Miles threatens to cause Mt. Fuji to erupt unless... NOTHING. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. HE NEVER…

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Trump’s Bold Vision for America: Higher Prices! 1:32:09

3M ago1:32:09

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Donald Trump has made inflation a central part of his campaign message. At his rallies, he rails against “the Biden inflation tax” and “crooked Joe’s inflation nightmare,” and promises that in a second Trump term, “inflation will be in full retreat.” But if you look at Trump’s actual policies, that wouldn’t be the case at all. Trump has a bold, amb…

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Ep 193: How to leverage the Solstice energies 32:32

3M ago32:32

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This week's Solstice is an opportunity to level up your daily practice, your self-awareness, and your inner fire. This week is a great time to tune in to your Self and allow the solar force to empower your connection to—and alignment with—the Cosmic flow. In this episode, I share some recent experiences that helped me see how my daily practice has …

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The Biggest Political Divide Is Not Left vs. Right 1:10:07

3M ago1:10:07

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The biggest divide in our politics isn’t between Democrats and Republicans, or even left and right. It’s between people who follow politics closely, and those who pay almost no attention to it. If you’re in the former camp — and if you’re reading this, you probably are — the latter camp can seem inscrutable. These people hardly ever look at politic…

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Miles Mayhem Ends Life on Earth 44:48

2M ago44:48

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Send a Priority One Message to M.A.S.K. HQ! In this week's episode, it's all over for one lucky city if Miles pulls off his dastardly plan. Of course, his plan involves crashing a comet into Earth, which means it's probably over for all life on Earth if he succeeds. Is preventing an extinction level event worth 25 million dollars in gold bars? YES!…

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The View From the Israeli Right 55:09

3M ago55:09

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On Tuesday I got back from an eight-day trip to Israel and the West Bank. I happened to be there on the day that Benny Gantz resigned from the war cabinet and called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to schedule new elections, breaking the unity government that Israel had had since shortly after Oct. 7. There is no viable left wing in Israel rig…

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Buddy Hawks, Loincloth Enthusiast 48:27

3M ago48:27

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Send a Priority One Message to M.A.S.K. HQ! We don't even know where to begin with the glorious trainwreck that is M.A.S.K.'s "The Oz Effect." Watch in awe (or horror) as VENOM's theatrical slave-labor scheme goes hilariously awry, complete with fake cobras and a tornado machine that would make the Wizard of Oz blush. Meanwhile, Buddy Hawks takes c…

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The Economic Theory That Explains Why Americans Are So Mad 1:31:42

3M ago1:31:42

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There’s something weird happening with the economy. On a personal level, most Americans say they’re doing pretty well right now. And according to the data, that’s true. Wages have gone up faster than inflation. Unemployment is low, the stock market is generally up so far this year, and people are buying more stuff. And yet in surveys, people keep s…

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The Republican Party’s Decay Began Long Before Trump 1:06:23

3M ago1:06:23

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After Donald Trump was convicted last week in his hush-money trial, Republican leaders wasted no time in rallying behind him. There was no chance the Republican Party was going to replace Trump as their nominee at this point. Trump has essentially taken over the G.O.P.; his daughter-in-law is even co-chair of the Republican National Committee. How …

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I Need Thunderhawk, Bruce! 48:35

3M ago48:35

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Send a Priority One Message to M.A.S.K. HQ! This week, we dive into Mask Episode 8: "The Roteks," where Venom decides metal-eating bugs are the next big thing. Because why not? Also, Matt's grilling hot dogs like he’s had one too many, Hondo’s got an attitude, and the team's mask powers are put to the most questionable use yet. And can we talk abou…

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Your Mind Is Being Fracked 1:12:05

3M ago1:12:05

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The steady dings of notifications. The 40 tabs that greet you when you open your computer in the morning. The hundreds of unread emails, most of them spam, with subject lines pleading or screaming for you to click. Our attention is under assault these days, and most of us are familiar with the feeling that gives us — fractured, irritated, overwhelm…

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Ep 192: 10 Years of Self Discovery 52:26

3M ago52:26

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The path of self-inquiry and awareness is long and winding. Cultivating the willingness and discipline to embark on—and continue—the journey is critical to our evolution as humans having a human experience. In this episode, I reflect on a decade since I hit rock bottom and the steps I've taken towards self-illumination and truly BEING myself. Menti…

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Mayhem's Colonic Disruptor 46:51

3M ago46:51

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Send a Priority One Message to M.A.S.K. HQ! We thought Miles was going into the medical equipment business until we realized he was saying "cyclonic" disruptor. We're still a bit disappointed, tbh. Also, "funny-looking domes", dirty bombs, Matt uses Scott and T-Bob as canaries in a coal mine, and Gloria reveals even new levels of her hard core adre…

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