Best Totally Clueless Podcasts (2024)

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251 - 14 Days to Remember; Yet too many are totally clueless 22:08

5h ago22:08

22:08

We've just concluded the most dramatic, critical, outrageous, delusional 14-days in modern America. Yet, too many are totally clueless having been sucked into a mass psychosis. It's a Big Lie scheme that has been used time and time again to take down many countries, nations, and empires. Drawing from a blog post at BrianSussman.com, Brian offers a …

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Clueless: How Cher Was Totally Right About (Almost) Everything 10:52

2d ago10:52

10:52

Clueless' Cher Horowitz at first might seem like just another character stuck in the 'dumb blonde' trope, but when we look closer, we realize that she was actually right about a lot of things! She definitely doesn't get everything right, but she is quite astute - and, importantly, willing to fight for what she wants (*and* admit when she's wrong.) …

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250 - Uncovering Kamala's Real Record: From Open Borders to Defunding Police 26:46

8h ago26:46

26:46

20 years on the radio in San Francisco left Brian Sussman with plenty of dirt on Kamala Harris. She was a woke District Attorney in SF long before George Soros began placing such radicals in big cities around the country. In this episode Brian exposes her longtime support for illegal immigration, providing get out of jail free passes to criminals, …

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28 | Hormone Hot Topics: Sleep Divorce; Mid Life Eating Disorders; Comic Relief for Menopause; Shocking Findings in Women's Health Study 21:23

1h ago21:23

21:23

Hey friend! Welcome to “Are You There, Midlife? It’s me, Monica.” Hi, I’m Monica and I’m super excited to bring to you the second episode of a brand NEW summer series of the podcast called, “Hormone Hot Topics.” Every other Thursday, now through the end of summer, I’m going to bring you the juicy scoop on the perimenopause, menopause, and post-meno…

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249 - Cruel Kamala's Real Record as San Fran District Attorney 23:00

13h ago23:00

23:00

Her cackle conceals the content of her character. In this episode you will discover exactly how radical Kamala Harris is, based upon her time as District Attorney in San Francisco. Using show notes from his talk radio program in SF, Brian illustrates how Harris is at least as radical as AOC and The Squad. Please note: in a moment of stirring dialog…

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Commitment Phobia, Explained: Why So Many Movie & TV Characters Run from Love 💔🏃 13:39

4h ago13:39

13:39

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27 | SAD In Summer? 3 Ways To Stop Perimenopausal Mood Swings, Anxiety, or Depression From Ruining Your Vacation [SUMMER SERIES] 19:53

30m ago19:53

19:53

Hey friend! Have you ever heard of “summertime sadness?” No, not the Lana Del Rey song…although that is a catchy tune! I’m talking about seasonal depression, irritability, and even anxiety that can occur during the summer…. especially in women with a hormonal imbalance. Yes! This is a thing! And it affects more of us ladies in perimenopause through…

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248 - Kamala, The Ultimate DEI Candidate 26:46

2h ago26:46

26:46

Kamala Harris seems to have full support to become the Democratic Nominee for President. During my many years of talk radio in San Francisco, I was able to witness her political career flourish beginning with an affair with the Speak of the California Assembly, to eventually becoming a California Senator.This episode will reveal to you, not a cackl…

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Annoying Main Characters: Loveable, Relatable &... A Little Hateable 🤨❤️ | Trope Explained 13:30

7d ago13:30

13:30

Download the DraftKings app and sign up with code THETAKE. New players can get $100 instantly in casino credits with just a $1 wager. From The Bold Type's Jane to SATC's Carrie to Desperate Housewives' Susan to OITNB's Piper to HIMYM's Ted to... *so many* others, main characters are the ones that pull us into a show or movie, the eyes through which…

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The Struggle of Being the New Friend, Explained | Friends, HIMYM, & Beyond 10:31

4h ago10:31

10:31

Friends' Phoebe Buffay and How I Met Your Mother's Robin Scherbatsky both encounter a particularly difficult quirk of friendship dynamics: being the New Friend in the group. Being the newest friend working your way into an already existing friend group can be difficult, and leave you feeling like no matter how well you’ve integrated into the group,…

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What Curly Hair Represents In Movies & TV (& How It's Changing) | Trope Explained 10:12

2h ago10:12

10:12

Curly hair, like hair colors, is often used to represent something specific about a character on screen. Sometimes curly hair is a positive signifier – like of an untamable strength within a character – but for a long time curly hair was used as an indication that something about a character needed to be changed and, well, straightened out. In rece…

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26 | Sleepless in Summer: Why You Can't Sleep & 4 (Natural) Sleep Hacks for Better ZZZ’s in Menopause [SUMMER SERIES] 23:17

3d ago23:17

23:17

How’s your summer going? Are you getting ready to go on vacation? Or maybe you’re on vacation right now??? Today’s episode was actually inspired by a mini vacay I took to Palm Springs in the spring. It was hot! Not record-breaking 126-degree weather hot like it was over the Fourth of July weekend… But hot enough that I had trouble sleeping. If you’…

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Legally Blonde: Elle Woods' Guide to Self Confidence 💅💁‍♀️ 12:29

5h ago12:29

12:29

Go to http://rocketmoney.com/thetake to cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money! Legally Blonde’s Elle Woods is an iconic beacon of optimism and thinking pink, and one of her defining characteristics is her confidence. It can often be hard to find confidence within ourselves when it seems like the whole world is trying to put us down, …

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Euphoria: What's Really Wrong With Nate Jacobs | Explained 13:24

6h ago13:24

13:24

Euphoria’s Nate Jacobs at first seems like he has it all, so you’d think he’d be a pretty happy guy. But a happy guy Nate Jacobs most certainly is not. He’s a dangerous and spiteful presence, his anger and intensity fusing to form something much darker than your run of the mill teen meanness. So why is Nate so miserable – and so prone to taking his…

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A Quiet Place Day One Explained & Review: Symbolism, Ending, & Meaning 11:24

2d ago11:24

11:24

Download Opera for free using https://opr.as/Opera-browser-thetake Thanks Opera for sponsoring this video! A Quiet Place: Day One, a prequel to the original films, takes the quiet action out of the small town of the first two films and into one of the noisiest cities in the country. While Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn have been universally praise…

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25 | Hormone Hot Topics: Saunas and Insulin Resistance; Fart Walks; Is Delaying Menopause The Key to Longevity?; Perimenopause Camp 19:49

3d ago19:49

19:49

Hey friend! Welcome to “Are You There, Midlife? It’s me, Monica.” Hi, I’m Monica and I’m super excited to kick off a brand new series of the podcast today called, “Hot Hormone Topics.” Every other Thursday, now through the end of summer, I’m going to bring you the juicy scoop on perimenopause and menopause stories making the news. In today’s episod…

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The Bikeriders Explained & Review: the Real Story, Love Triangle, Ending & Symbolism, Accents & More 11:52

3d ago11:52

11:52

Go to http://zocdoc.com/THETAKE to download the Zocdoc app for free and book a top-rated doctor today! The Bikeriders, the new film starring Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, and Tom Hardy as members of a growing and splintering motorcycle club initially had a lot of buzz, but since its release, it's been getting some pretty mixed reviews because to some…

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Gilmore Girls Lane Kim: The Rebel That Was Forced To Settle | Explained 12:43

4d ago12:43

12:43

Go to http://factormeals.com/thetake50 and use code thetake50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. Gilmore Girls' resident rocker rebel Lane Kim ended up with one of the most disappointing outcomes in the series. While she began the show with a buzzing love for music and lust for personal freedom, as the show went on and her …

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24 | Can't Poop? 5 Tips To Relieve Constipation (And Balance Hormones) While Traveling [SUMMER SERIES] 20:55

4d ago20:55

20:55

Hey friend! How was your 4th of July? Did you enjoy your four days off? Whether you took a road trip out of state to visit family or friends, jumped into your RV to go camping at the beach, or flew to the nearest all-inclusive resort for some respite, travel causes a shift in your hormones. Today, I’m continuing my “Hot Flash Summer” podcast series…

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247 - How Young Americans Are Embracing Socialism 55:37

17d ago55:37

55:37

A growing number of people in America under the age of 40, and throughout the world, now believe that socialism is a viable political, economic, and social model. This is especially apparent when comparing the platforms of the platforms of the Republican and Democratic parties.In this episode Brian converses with Chris Talgo, co-author of Socialism…

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23 | Help! I'm Melting!: Six Tips to Beat the Summer Heat and Cool Menopausal Hot Flashes [SUMMER SERIES} 21:25

11d ago21:25

21:25

Hey friend, Can you believe summer is officially here?!? To me, summer means long walks on the beach with my furry rescues, Sadie and Elle Woods. Outdoor barbecues, concerts, and lazy days by the pool. And, of course, summer vacation!!! But if you’re in perimenopause, menopause, or even post-menopause, the changing weather can also cause a shift in…

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How I Met Your Mother: Everything Ted Got Wrong About Love 12:08

12d ago12:08

12:08

At this point, it’s no secret that How I Met Your Mother’s Ted Mosby has a pretty delusional outlook on life – he’s the definition of a toxic Nice Guy and also not a great friend. But what is it, specifically, about his way of looking at the world (and the people in it) that was so wrong? And what can we learn from it, even if he didn’t? Let’s take…

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Along Came Hank Azaria 1:07:06

12d ago1:07:06

1:07:06

One of the quintessential voices of our time, Hank Azaria is the man behind our beloved 'Moe' on The Simpsons, and many more iconic characters. From his 36-year ongoing gig, to his high profile movies like 'Birdcage' and 'Along Came Polly,' Hanks tells us about his eclectic career and the famous friends he made along the way. See omnystudio.com/lis…

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Movie & TV Vacations, Explained: 1% Luxury to Relatable Trips | Family Vacays, Solo Travel, & More 14:05

14d ago14:05

14:05

Vacations, from the super expensive & extravagant to totally relatable, feature in so many of our favorite movies & shows. Sometimes it’s a lot of fun just to watch some of our favorite, everyday characters go on some amazing – or hilariously not so amazing – vacations around the world. Just like our TikTok and Instagram feeds getting flooded with …

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246 - Rep. and Navy SEAL Eli Crane (R-AZ) on Biden's Debate Pileup 17:34

29d ago17:34

17:34

As a former combat Navy SEAL, Congressman Eli Crane understands our nation's enemies. How did men like Putin, Xi, Jong-un, and those in the Middle East respond to the Commander in Chief's debate performance against Donald Trump? How does Rep. Crane feel about Biden's comments on the military, the VA, and the Border? In this episode, you will hear f…

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Sex and the City: Samantha & Charlotte's Surprising Similarities (Are So Important) | Explained 12:41

16d ago12:41

12:41

Sex and the City’s Samantha Jones and Charlotte York were set up to be complete opposites: Samantha the free-loving, up for anything hottie and Charlotte the romantic, repressed Park Ave princess. But when we take a deeper look at their stories, we actually start to see that surprisingly… they’re a lot alike. While they don’t always see eye to eye …

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22 | Weight Gain, Belly Fat, and What To Expect In Menopause: BONUS EPISODE 1:00:38

16d ago1:00:38

1:00:38

Hey friend, Today, I’m super excited to share this bonus episode about weight gain, belly fat, and what to expect in menopause. It’s from a recent discussion I had with Robin Rhine McDonald, host of the Vision Driven Health podcast, for a 6-week series on healthy hormones. This juicy episode is jam-packed with answers to the questions I get asked m…

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The Bikeriders, Explained: the Real Life Story, the Ending, Those Accents & More 11:52

18d ago11:52

11:52

Go to http://zocdoc.com/THETAKE to download the Zocdoc app for free and book a top-rated doctor today! The Bikeriders, the new film starring Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, and Tom Hardy as members of a growing and splintering motorcycle club initially had a lot of buzz, but since it’s release has been getting some pretty mixed reviews because to some …

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21 | Metabolism, Blood Sugar And The Sneaky Saboteur of Weight Loss After 40 24:35

18d ago24:35

24:35

Hey friend, For the last 6 weeks, I’ve been discussing the 7 most common hormonal imbalances that cause weight gain in perimenopause and beyond. Today, I want to share one last sneaky saboteur of weight loss–especially in women over 40–that has a little to do with hormones and a lot to do with metabolic function. Age-Related Insulin Resistance ofte…

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You Have the Right to NOT Remain Silent with Steve Guttenberg 57:48

1M ago57:48

57:48

From the 'Police Academy' films to 'Short Circuit' to 'Three Men and a Baby,' Steve Guttenberg became a comedy mainstay for a generation. He started with three hundred dollars in his pocket, and parlayed that into a decades-long career full of classic movies and memorable lines. Forty years later, the actor still salutes recruits and loves what he …

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20 | Menopause, Sleeping Problems, and Post Menopausal Weight Gain: Is Low Estrogen to Blame? 23:39

1M ago23:39

23:39

Hey friend, Today, I’m concluding my “6 Weeks To Summer” podcast series where I unpack the 7 most common hormonal imbalances in perimenopause and menopause and how they contribute to hormonal weight gain. Are you OVER trying to do “all the things” to lose weight while the scale keeps going up and up...and up? Do you REFUSE to shop for bigger clothe…

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245 - Kevin McCarthy's Vengeance Tour: Front Row Seat 16:58

1M ago16:58

16:58

Former Congressional House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is on a vengeance tour designed to oust eight Republican Representatives who voted against him as Speaker. A Political Action Committee (PAC) has been established and funded to support candidates running against these eight members of Congress in the primaries. McCarthy allies have identified three …

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Meet The Stillers (Part 2) 1:24:14

1M ago1:24:14

1:24:14

Ben Stiller returns for more hilarious Hollywood stories! This time, Christine's hubby shares his latest passion project and why it's the most personal thing he's ever done. Ben also reflects on family legacy, the mega director who helped make 'Tropic Thunder' possible, and why that movie would be impossible to make today. Plus, find out what 'Wedd…

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Modern Family: How Gloria Was Right About Everything 11:17

27d ago11:17

11:17

Modern Family’s Gloria Pritchett was initially discounted by pretty much everyone else on the show. They were so blinded by her more obvious qualities and the fact that they assumed she was a gold digger, that they couldn’t even see the amazing person inside that beautiful package. But it quickly became clear that she was the one with the best outl…

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House of the Dragon, Rhaenyra vs Alicent: Their Deeper Battle & Their Destined Doom | Explained 20:35

29d ago20:35

20:35

House of the Dragon's Rhaenyra and Alicent’s opposite personalities are the sun-and-moon gravitational pull that makes their relationship the heart of the show’s central conflict. Starting as each other’s closest companions, Rhaenyra and Alicent must contend with their own position in a patriarchal society that view women as merely vessels for male…

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19 | “Not Tonight. I’m Too Tired, Stressed, Hormonal…”: 3 More Ways To Boost Low Libido Naturally (Part 2) 37:47

1M ago37:47

37:47

Hey friend, Happy National Sex Day!!! Did you celebrate it? In case the date completely slipped your mind (blame it on perimenopause brain fog)...Or, like me, you never knew the day existed (and to be honest, do we really need the extra pressure of a NATIONAL sex day???....) National Sex Day was observed on June 9th to commemorate the importance of…

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Mean Girls: How Regina Was Right About Everything (Unfortunately...) 11:05

1M ago11:05

11:05

Mean Girls’ Regina George is one of pop culture’s most iconic high school villains. Perhaps the worst thing about Regina is that what’s horrible about her is actually what’s… true. Regina was a menace because she understood some pretty dark fundamental truths about the world, and the fact that she was right about them underlines some major problems…

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18 | Belly Fat, Insulin Resistance, and Hormonal Weight Gain: Do You Have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? 22:07

1M ago22:07

22:07

Hey friend, Today, I’m continuing my “6 Weeks To Summer” podcast series where I unpack the 7 most common hormonal imbalances in perimenopause and menopause and how they contribute to weight loss resistance. If you’ve never heard of PCOS or thought it was only something that affects women in their 20s or 30s, think again! It is this and other myths …

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Why Millennials Seem To Be Aging So Slowly | Explained 11:12

1M ago11:12

11:12

Millennials (aka people born between 1981 and 1996) seem to be aging at a slower rate than previous generations… but no one agrees on why. Some say it’s because they’re just immature, dodging responsibilities and spending too much time on nostalgia. Others blame the rise of cosmetic procedures and the increased focus on looks in our social media fo…

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Singer JAX...A 90s Kid! 53:45

2M ago53:45

53:45

Her smash hit 'Victoria's Secret' dominated the airwaves and singer Jax has never looked back.This episode of Hey Dude is a family affair as Jax is joined by the teenager she babysat for years, also known as Chelsea Lascher who happens to be David's daughter! The artist talks about the impact TikTok had on her career while creating viral videos wit…

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The Yoko Ono Trope, Explained: Why She's Hated | From Yoko to The Idea of You & More 11:29

1M ago11:29

11:29

The myth of Yoko Ono destroying The Beatles has persisted for decades. Anytime something goes wrong with a group of male musicians, there always seems to be a woman that catches the blame. In the years since Yoko was accused of ruining the biggest band of all time, many other women – in real life and on screen – have gotten caught up in the same tr…

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Euphoria: How Maddy Was Right About Everything 13:15

1M ago13:15

13:15

Euphoria’s Maddy Perez is the ultra confident queen bee of Euphoria High, and for two seasons the universe seemingly continually tries to destroy her sense of self. But Maddy has no problem fighting back against anyone or anything that tries to shake her confidence. Her story is a rollercoaster of ups and downs, and we can learn a surprising amount…

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Hit Man & The Forced Flop Problem: Why Streamers Sabotage Their Own Films | Explained 12:18

1M ago12:18

12:18

Go to http://factormeals.com/thetake50 and use code thetake50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month! Hit Man seemed to have all of the makings of a hit summer movie: a rising star leading man, a magnetic lead actress, a beloved director, a successful festival run, and great reviews. Then it got bought by Netflix and… completely…

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17 | The Hidden Cause of Hormonal Weight Gain in Women Over 40: Adrenal Fatigue 34:12

1M ago34:12

34:12

Hey friend, Today, I’m continuing my “6 Weeks To Summer” podcast series where I unpack the 7 most common hormonal imbalances in perimenopause and menopause and how they contribute to weight loss resistance. In today’s episode, I take a deep dive into High Cortisol and Adrenal Fatigue. While many functional medicine practitioners consider adrenal fa…

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244 - Climate Fiction: How every storm, heatwave, and wildfire is blamed on YOU 19:48

2M ago19:48

19:48

"Climate Fiction" is the sanitized version of what Brian actually calls this media phenomena. You'll hear the actual reference during the beginning of the episode. But the fact is, we have entered a time in which every storm, flood, heatwave, cold snap and wild fire is being blamed on human-caused climate change. It's preposterous. An unnecessary g…

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Total Recall's Rachel Ticotin 56:08

1M ago56:08

56:08

From the sci-fi classic 'Total Recall' to the action-packed 'Con Air,' actress Rachel Ticotin's resumé reads like a 90s blockbuster roster. She takes us back to her time as a production assistant on 'Raging Bull' with Robert De Niro, to starring alongside Paul Newman in 'Fort Apache The Bronx,' all the way to 'Man on Fire' with Denzel Washington. F…

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16 | Can We Just Cuddle?: 3 Ways to Naturally Boost Low Libido in Women Over 40 (And Men!) Part 1 55:38

1M ago55:38

55:38

"I’ve had a long day. I'm just too tired." "I'm too stressed out right now. I have so much on my mind." "I need a shower.” I’m feeling bloated.” “Can we just cuddle instead?” Sound familiar? If your low libido or lack of desire to have sex has started to become a more frequent thing….If your lack of intimacy or connectedness with your husband or pa…

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15 | Hypothyroidism And Hormonal Weight Gain: 3 Healthy Hacks To Help Shed Those Extra Pounds 22:36

2M ago22:36

22:36

Hey friend, Today, I’m continuing my “6 Weeks To Summer” podcast series where I unpack the 7 most common hormonal imbalances in perimenopause and menopause and how they contribute to weight loss resistance. In today’s episode, I’m taking a deep dive into Hypothyroidism. While some studies suggest up to 40% of the population suffers from at least so…

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243 - Exposing and Defeating the Climate Cult, Interview with Chris Horner 40:20

2M ago40:20

40:20

In conjunction with the release of Brian Sussman's new book, Climate Cult, in this episode he interviews the man who wrote the very first book exposing the climate agenda and the fraud known as Al Gore: New York Times bestselling author, Chris Horner.Not only did Chris write The Politically Correct Guide to Global Warming in 2007, he has also endor…

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Take in the Glycerin with Gavin Rossdale 1:00:22

2M ago1:00:22

1:00:22

Gavin Rossdale doesn't beat around the Bush! The British rock star tells us all about the height of his fame with his former band, and the toll it took on his life. From his marriage to Gwen Stefani, to the complicated relationship he has with himself. Plus, what keeps him making music as a solo artist and the surprises coming down the pipe! See om…

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