Best Translators On Air Podcasts (2024)

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Trump Officials on an Iranian Hit List 1:30:27

19m ago1:30:27

1:30:27

Tommy and Ben discuss the Israeli military’s plan to seal off and lay siege to Northern Gaza, the Biden administration’s demand that Israel improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza or else the US will (maybe?) cut off weapons shipments, the IDF’s expanding military campaign in Lebanon, and new details about how Israel might respond to Iran’s ball…

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Death Becomes Her (Dancing with the Dead) 1:41:50

1h ago1:41:50

1:41:50

This week we discuss DEATH BECOMES HER. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:13:50). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Peacock) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:13:50). Su…

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An Enlightening Conversation about Breast Density 54:47

9m ago54:47

54:47

The FDA recently issued a rule that requires all mammography reports include information about breast density. Abdul talks to Dr. Elise Desperito, the Breast Imaging Director at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center about what breast density is and its implications for breast cancer screening. To assess your breast cancer risk, Memorial Sloan Kett…

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Election 2024: Ukraine, Russia, and Whether the War Will End 52:10

4d ago52:10

52:10

In this special episode of Pod Save the World, Ben looks at how the war in Ukraine will be impacted by a Harris or Trump victory. Speaking to guests from Ukraine, Russia, and Europe, we hear different perspectives on American leadership, the future of the war, and the stakes for Ukrainians, Russians and NATO. Ben is joined by Senator Chris Murphy, …

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A Community Fight in Wisconsin, From To See Each Other 31:22

4d ago31:22

31:22

Sharing an episode of To See Each Other, a show that complicates the narrative about small town Americans in our most misunderstood, and often abandoned, communities. This season, host George Goehl travels to Lincoln County, Wisconsin to follow a small town battle for the last remaining public nursing home in the community. A conservative county bo…

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The Addams Family (Mr. Lloyd) 1:09:56

6d ago1:09:56

1:09:56

This week we discuss THE ADDAMS FAMILY. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (49:42). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Paramount+) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (49:42). Sub…

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One Year of War in the Middle East 1:32:57

5d ago1:32:57

1:32:57

Tommy and Ben discuss the anniversary of the October 7th attack in Israel and how the war has expanded across the Middle East in the year since, they play reflections from a Palestinian journalist in Gaza and an Israeli woman whose relatives were taken hostage, and discuss the heavy fighting this week in both Northern Gaza and Lebanon. Then they ta…

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Pink October 52:07

1d ago52:07

52:07

It’s October–which if the ubiquitous pink ribbons didn’t make it clear–is breast cancer awareness month. Breast cancer is a terrible disease, but so are so many others. But it has excellent branding. Which raises the question: should diseases have brands? Abdul reflects on the implications of branding disease. Then he sits down with Mara Einstein, …

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Mr. Mom (Domestic Bliss) 1:11:05

3d ago1:11:05

1:11:05

This week we discuss Mr. Mom. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (55:02). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on MGM+, Roku, Tubi and Pluto.TV) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (55…

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Election 2024: What are the Stakes for Global Democracy? 49:36

4d ago49:36

49:36

In this special episode of Pod Save the World, Ben looks at how this November’s election will impact global democracy. From the rise of autocracy and the far right, to U.S. efforts to support (or undermine) democratic values around the world, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump represent a stark choice. He’s joined by Senator Chris Murphy, USAID adminis…

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Look Who's Talking (Bruce Talkin' To Me?) 1:13:42

8d ago1:13:42

1:13:42

This week we pivoted to discuss LOOK WHO'S TALKING. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (55:11). So (re)watch the film (currently available on streaming rental) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next…

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Israel Invades Lebanon, Iran Attacks Israel 1:14:56

13d ago1:14:56

1:14:56

Tommy and Ben discuss the escalating war between Israel, Hezbollah and Iran after Iran launched 200 ballistic missiles towards Israel on Tuesday in retaliation for the Israeli strike that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. They also talk about Nasrallah’s importance and the prospects for his replacement, the Israeli ground invasion into Leba…

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Will Medical Debt get a Blue Waive 51:40

8d ago51:40

51:40

Over the past several years, cities, counties, and states have elected to relieve their residents’ medical debt. That’s cascaded into a national movement to relieve it — which has been picked up by the likes of Vice President Kamala Harris in her presidential campaign. Abdul reflects on the particular pain of medical debt. Then he interviews Alliso…

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Israel Bombards Hezbollah in Lebanon 1:24:12

14d ago1:24:12

1:24:12

Tommy and Ben discuss the escalation of violence between Israel and Hezbollah into all-out war, the shuttering of Al Jazeera in the West Bank, the importance and futility of the United Nations General Assembly, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s trip to the US with a “victory plan” and a swing state ammunition plant visit. Then they discu…

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Factory Farming Fails 48:00

24d ago48:00

48:00

You are what you eat…right? Or maybe, we are what we eat. And together, most of the meat we consume is raised on factory farms that degrade our environment, our pocketbooks, and yes, our health. Abdul reflects on the role financialization has played in creating factory farms. Then he sits down with Bob Martin, Senior Policy Advisor at the Johns Hop…

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Israel Sends Exploding Pagers to Hezbollah 1:13:34

22d ago1:13:34

1:13:34

Tommy and Ben discuss reports that Israel sent thousands of explosive pagers to members of Hezbollah and whether this signals the beginning of a larger Israeli military operation in Lebanon, what people who have been in national security meetings with Kamala Harris say about her leadership style and new polling about the politics of foreign policy …

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The Fifth Element with Allix O (Oldman Yells in Clouds) 1:46:01

22d ago1:46:01

1:46:01

This week we're joined by Allix O (@ALL_IX) to discuss THE FIFTH ELEMENT. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:20:06). So (re)watch the film (currently on streaming rental) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we…

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If childbirth isn’t an illness, why does it happen in hospitals? 52:37

1M ago52:37

52:37

Is a hospital the best place for childbirth? That question is driving a revolution in birthing, focused on creating outpatient birth centers. This National Birth Center Week, Abdul reflects on the birth experience — and who it leaves behind. Then he sits down with the co-founder and CEO of the birth center Birth Detroit Leseliey Welch to talk about…

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Air Force One with Jason Reed (Fighting Ford His Family) 1:51:38

28d ago1:51:38

1:51:38

This week we discuss AIR FORCE ONE with Jason Reed (@JayR1085). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:30:05). So (re)watch the film (currently on streaming rental) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for …

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Republicans Blame Kamala Harris for Afghanistan Collapse 1:30:16

29d ago1:30:16

1:30:16

Tommy is joined by Colin Kahl, Biden’s former Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, to discuss multiple conflicts and hot spots around the world including the ongoing efforts against ISIS in Iraq, the hard lessons being learned in the war in Ukraine, Republican attempts to blame Kamala Harris for the Afghanistan withdrawal, extremist attacks in we…

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Are Annual Pelvic Exams Still Necessary? 53:41

1M ago53:41

53:41

For more than half of the adults alive, pelvic exams are among the most dreaded parts of getting healthcare. That’s not to mention the troublesome history of how they came to be a part of standard medical practice. Abdul reflects on the gender imbalance in medical innovation. Then he speaks with author and historian Prof. Wendy Kline, author of the…

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Presumed Innocent (Law & Order: Midwest Victims Unit) 1:36:10

1M ago1:36:10

1:36:10

This week we discuss PRESUMED INNOCENT. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:21:51). So (re)watch the film (currently on streaming rental) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:12:51). Sub…

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Hamas Executes Hostages, Israelis Protest Netanyahu 1:22:32

1M ago1:22:32

1:22:32

Tommy and Ben discuss the discovery of six Israeli hostages killed by Hamas, protests in Israel demanding Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu agree to a ceasefire and hostage release deal, how Biden’s rhetoric about Gaza gives Netanyahu political cover, and the challenges of the UN’s Polio vaccination rollout in Gaza. They also talk about what an elec…

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A Family Physician on meeting “fear with feelings” 52:18

2M ago52:18

52:18

It’s back-to-school season — and that means back-to-school vaccines. Abdul reflects on the roles that ritual and trust play in shaping vaccination. Then he sits down with Dr. Natasha Bhuyan, a family physician, to discuss the conversations she has with hesitant families and the future of family medicine. This show would not be possible without the …

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Telegram Founder Arrested in France 1:30:47

1M ago1:30:47

1:30:47

Tommy and Ben discuss Telegram founder Pavel Durov’s arrest in France, the debate over free speech, social media, and CEO accountability, as well as why the Russian government finds the app so useful. They also talk about strikes between Hezbollah and Israel and the lonely optimism of the US on a ceasefire deal, a change in US nuclear strategy that…

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Anatomy of a Murder (What's in a Name?) 1:37:59

2M ago1:37:59

1:37:59

This week we discuss Anatomy of a Murder. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:12:29). So (re)watch the film (currently available on streaming rental) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1…

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What a life-changing cystic fibrosis drug teaches us about translating science into health 51:13

2M ago51:13

51:13

You’ve probably never heard of Trikafta — unless you or someone you love lives with cystic fibrosis. The drug has fundamentally changed cystic fibrosis care, extending life expectancy by decades. But the drug costs $326,000 a year — and requires people to be on it for life. Abdul reflects on the central challenge at promoting life-saving innovation…

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Anatomy of a Fall (Law-st in Translation) 1:58:10

2M ago1:58:10

1:58:10

This week we discuss Anatomy of a Fall. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:33:12). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Hulu and Kanopy) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:33…

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Gaza Protests and the DNC 1:07:01

2M ago1:07:01

1:07:01

Tommy and Ben discuss the lack of foreign policy discussion in speeches at the DNC in Chicago, protests over Gaza happening outside of the convention, and reports that Trump could be influencing Netanyahu’s decision to hold off on agreeing to a ceasefire deal. They also talk about Ukraine’s incursion into Russia causing a pause in negotiations to s…

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Just Air 50:16

2M ago50:16

50:16

Environmental injustice leaves too many Americans, mainly Black and brown, breathing air that has been poisoned by smokestacks too close to their homes and schools. Abdul reflects on the process that drives it. Then he sits down with Darren Riley, CEO of JustAir, a company working to build air monitoring networks across hard hit communities, about …

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Ukraine Invades Russia 1:22:23

2M ago1:22:23

1:22:23

Tommy and Ben discuss the impact of Ukraine’s shocking military incursion into Russian territory, how the US and Israel are preparing for a possible retaliatory military strike by Iran and Hezbollah, how activists are trying to influence Kamala Harris’s position on Gaza, and the latest details on the humanitarian situation in Gaza and ceasefire neg…

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Decision to Leave (Parallel Park) 1:45:45

2M ago1:45:45

1:45:45

This week we discuss DECISION TO LEAVE. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:21:51). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Mubi) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:21:51). Submi…

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Public Health Across the Divide 55:28

2M ago55:28

55:28

Public health is universal–or at least it should be. But since the pandemic, it’s been politicized in ways that threaten critical work in conservative communities. Abdul reflects on how the way we talk about public health may be contributing to that. Then he sits down with Dr. Dwayne Proctor, President and CEO of the Missouri Foundation for Health …

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Harris-Walz Ticket, A Russian Prisoner Exchange 1:19:27

2M ago1:19:27

1:19:27

Ben and guest host Alyona Minkovski discuss how Harris’s pick of Tim Walz as a running mate represents a new generation of US foreign policy, the anticipation of an attack from Iran and Hezbollah in retaliation for the killing of Ismail Haniyeh, and a historic prisoner exchange between the US and Russia that included journalists, dissidents, and an…

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Oldboy (2003) (Death in an Elevator) 1:44:17

2M ago1:44:17

1:44:17

This week we discuss OLDBOY (2003). We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:18:00). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Netflix) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:18:00). Submit…

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This made-up medical diagnosis has been used to justify police violence for decades 47:01

2M ago47:01

47:01

The concept of “excited delirium” has been used to justify extreme force from law enforcement and to cover up police violence. Coined by a medical examiner in Florida in the ‘80s, it has its roots in eugenics. Abdul reflects on the way that pseudoscience has too often been used by the medical establishment to justify racist maltreatment. Then he in…

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The Cabin in the Woods (A Tropey Massacre) 1:31:31

2M ago1:31:31

1:31:31

This week we discuss THE CABIN IN THE WOODS. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:06:35). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Peacock) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:06:35…

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Venezuela's Stolen Election 1:23:58

3M ago1:23:58

1:23:58

Tommy and Ben discuss Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro’s attempt to hold on to power after losing Sunday’s election, the political debate over whether the US should sanction Venezuela, and what Vice President Harris should do in the next 100 days to pass the “Commander-in-Chief test.” They also talk about the escalating war between Israel and He…

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