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In 1971, President Nixon declared drug abuse ‘public enemy number one’— the first salvo in America’s War on Drugs. Fifty years later, with drug overdoses in the US at a record high, are we any closer to ‘victory’? The War on Drugs has a more profound effect on society than any of us really understands. It is embedded in the fabric of our culture and permeates our daily lives in visible and invisible ways – perhaps the most daunting pandemic we face. Lava for Good’s The War on Drugs podcast, ...
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The Dr. Junkie Show is a podcast hosted by addicted person, convicted criminal, prison educator and college educator Ben Boyce. Topics include drugs and those who use them, media, and communication, along with an overall focus on systems, not (just) people.
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About the War on drugs Cover art photo provided by May on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@firecloak
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Argument fighting in agreement for the war on drugs Cover art photo provided by Michael Weibel on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@smeyke
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Current drug policies concerning the War on Drugs pose more harm than benefit to society, as the government has continually prioritized criminalization over health and public safety.
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Fraudsters is a true-crime comedy docuseries. Comedians Seena Ghaznavi, JD, Justin Williams, PhD, and Ariel Leaty bring you the scams you love from the fraudsters we hate. Our show merges the chat-cast and the deep-dive to take a humorous look at fraudsters that abuse trust, distort reality, and take advantage of vulnerable people financially. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.
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From multipart documentaries to quiz shows and beyond, the Secretly Society Podcast prioritizes the voices and stories that define the 25-year history of Secretly Canadian, Jagjaguwar, and Dead Oceans. Join our artists, staff, and collaborators, as we offer first-person perspectives on some of your favorite records––and maybe a few you might have missed.
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Join producer Adrian Grenier (star of "Entourage") and filmmaker Matthew Cooke as they discuss their revealing documentary, "How to Make Money Selling Drugs." The film examines the war on drugs through a series of interviews with drug dealers, prison employees, and lobbyists arguing for tougher drug laws.
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The Recovery Machine Podcast is a show hosted by two former healthcare workers who have lived experience with drug addiction. Episodes feature discussions about the following: Mental health, addiction treatment options, tools for recovery, drug policy, socioeconomic factors of addiction, the language of addiction, beliefs and myths about drugs, the war on drugs, harm reduction, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma and PTSD, workplace risks, human rights, safe supply, drug regulation, the tox ...
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Welcome to Drugs & Stuff. We're a podcast about drugs, harm reduction, mass criminalization, the drug war, and other stuff from the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) – the nation's leading organization working to end the war on drugs. We bring in a wide variety of experts – from scientists to activists, writers to teachers – to hear about how drugs and drug policy play a role in their work and lives. We also offer a peek behind the scenes as we feature DPA staff talking about the work they do.
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A podcast about all things drugs: news, policy, science, health, and more!
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Netflix vs. HBO. Nike vs. Adidas. Business is war. Sometimes the prize is your wallet or your attention. Sometimes, it’s just the fun of beating the other guy. The outcome of these battles shapes what we buy and how we live. Business Wars gives you the unauthorized, real story of what drives these companies and their leaders, inventors, investors and executives to new heights -- or to ruin. Hosted by David Brown, former anchor of Marketplace. From Wondery, the network behind Dirty John and A ...
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Ska no longer needs to be the butt of every joke. IDOS is flipping the narrative on this style of music that they love dearly.Hosts Aaron Carnes (author of "In Defense of Ska") and Adam Davis (Link 80, Omingone) chat with people in and outside of the ska scene to tell its stories, show its pervasiveness in culture, and defend it to their last dying breath.
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Have you ever thought about whose job it is to track international fugitives, hunt child abductors, conduct espionage, or pull human remains from concealed mass graves? Everyday thousands of good and decent people work in these Dark Arenas. They’ve chosen professions that grapple with the grotesque, deal with the deviant, and dodge the dangerous. In this audiochuck original series you will hear first-hand accounts of what it's like to investigate the darkest crimes and most violent criminals ...
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The Super High Quality Podcast is the official podcast of The War On Drugs and Super High Quality Records. Presented as a series of audio stories told by the band members and crew and featuring previously unreleased recordings, the Super High Quality Podcast is a real-time oral history of the band's evolution in the studio as well as on the road. Through conversation and music, longtime friend and guitar tech, Dominic East, takes the band's story backstage to share candid insights into life ...
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If you are passionately curious, and full of awe and wonder, you might be a wonder junkie. I’ve always considered myself a wonder junkie because of my insatiable appetite for learning. I love exploring life and consciousness. I enjoy having interesting conversations and learning as much as I can from others, while sharing these conversations along the way. We live in an incredible time where we have the technological means to learn, connect, and share like never before in history. Join me on ...
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Where history and epic collide--"History on Fire" is a podcast by author and university professor Daniele Bolelli.
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The drug war, covered by drug users as war correspondents. Crackdown is a monthly podcast about drugs, drug policy and the drug war led by drug user activists and supported by research. Each episode will tell the story of a community fighting for their lives. It’s also about solutions, justice for those we have lost, and saving lives.
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Interviews with Scholars of Drugs, Addiction, and Recovery about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/drugs-addiction-and-recovery
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Beyond the politics, beyond our geography are the intangible connections that hold us together - The We Society. The We Society podcast is here to tell you about the thousands of ways the Social Sciences can help us understand and enhance this complicated and fascinating human network. What can we do to fix the NHS? How can we better manage climate change? How do we end the cost of living crisis? Brought to you by the Academy of Social Sciences, this podcast tackles the big questions through ...
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The one big story. Making sense of the news with our experts around the world. Insights you can trust, Monday to Friday, from the BBC. Episodes will be ready by 10:30 GMT. Host Katya Adler and our BBC teams guide you through one major global news story each episode. From Beijing to Boston, Baghdad to Bangalore, our unrivalled reach will take you beyond the headlines to help understand and explore what’s happening. The Global News Podcast brings you the latest updates and, on The Global Story ...
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Welcome to Crimetown, a series produced by Marc Smerling and Zac Stuart-Pontier in partnership with Gimlet Media. Each season, we investigate the culture of crime in a different city. In Season 2, Crimetown heads to the heart of the Rust Belt: Detroit, Michigan. From its heyday as Motor City to its rebirth as the Brooklyn of the Midwest, Detroit’s history reflects a series of issues that strike at the heart of American identity: race, poverty, policing, loss of industry, the war on drugs, an ...
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Welcome to the rendezvous! A meeting of hearts and minds where we explore the nature of nature and shower all honoured guests with the colourful light of consciousness. Join me as we journey into truth. Like a rolling philosopher's stone . . .
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Talking the beat to cover what matters to you as an LEO. Join deputy chief Jim Dudley (ret.) every weekly as he sits down with law enforcement leaders and criminal justice experts to discuss strategy, challenges and trends in policing.
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Former drug trafficker and standup comedian Johnny Mitchell takes you inside the world of drugs, crime, prison, and the politics of the War on Drugs.
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A weekly thought-provoking multi-hour broadcast with an eclectic range of guests. We interview experts on everything from aliens to the royal family. Hosted by Shaun Attwood and Stephen Knight and produced by Ash Meikle
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An interview podcast featuring guests from Victoria and around Vancouver Island discussing issues that impact life on Canada's West Coast.
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Welcome to Fanny Aneet, where amazing things happen. Cover art photo provided by Bia Andrade on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@biawashere
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Greetings and Salutations! Native Arkansan now Texan, Mom, Feminist, Loud, and Quirky. If you like dark humor, hidden history, and brutal honesty to deal with the bleakness that is life, you found the right rabbit hole. Call on & Leave a Message: https://anchor.fm/southernfriedsocialist/message
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Jon Stewart and The Daily Show News Team cover today's biggest headlines. The “Ears Edition” of The Daily Show features full episodes, extended content, exclusive interviews, and more. The Daily Show: Ears Edition listeners can use discount code "TDS20” for 20% off all The Daily Show products on ParamountShop.com. Watch The Daily Show weeknights on Comedy Central at 11/10c or stream it on Paramount+.
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Tune in for insightful work on niche topics. For season 3 we keep it local with work on refugee detention in Vancouver, housing, sexual assault policy, the drug war and more. Subscribe on iTunes & Stitcher!!
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A podcast about the war on drugs and the people caught in the middle, brought to you by dedicated science and drug policy journalists Christopher Moraff, Zachary Siegel, and Troy Farah.
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I want to have fun and help people along the way! I’m a Marine, Iraq War Veteran, Husband, Father and former drug addict. I’ve been around the world, and have lived 10 lives in 40 years. We’ll talk about mental, and physical health. History on all kinds of random topics and people. I also have some great guests lined up to talk about life with! Hang on cuz it’s going to get wild!
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News From The Drug War Front is a weekly radio show that seeks to explore the failure of the "The War on Drugs", or more appropriately the "The War On People Who Take Drugs". Prohibition has countless negative effects on society has a whole and unfairly damages individuals use drugs already marginalized. NFTDWF aims to change peoples minds by informing and educating listeners about the failure and moral bankruptcy that is the faled experiment, "The War On Drugs". NFTDWF is aired on Tuesdays ...
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University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law's expert faculty break down the legal impact of what is happening in the news. https://law.unh.edu/podcast
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Reporting on crime and drugs, cops and gangster politics, guerrillas and psychadelics, and the people who live and die through it all, with journalist Ioan Grillo
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They first met on the grade school playground in 1984, and quickly bonded over their fondness for contemporary pop music and their realization that they were both wise beyond their years when it came to their knowledge of music. Now, more than three decades later and living on opposite coasts (Chris lives in the Pacific Northwest, Jon in Southern New England), these two pals take a nostalgic look back and discuss some of their favorite music ever recorded.
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Foreign concept is an unapologetic and Unorthodox podcast; that revisits events that have taken place in history, whilst focusing on the Black experience.
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We want to entertain, enlighten, and hopefully provoke you to think. No topic is off limits, and every subject, to some, can be Utterly Ridiculous. Cover art photo provided by Vinicius Amano on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@viniciusamano Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/utterlyridiculous/support
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We are taking stock of the war on drugs in the Philippines. We talk to families, community workers, researchers, artists, church leaders, and government officials to do our own "katok" (knocking) and "hangyo" (inquiring). But beyond the bloody campaign under President Rodrigo Duterte, beyond calling for justice and accountability, we expand the conversation to include a broader look at drugs, our assumptions about the people who use them, and the roles they play in our culture, society, and ...
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This series is called Actually Making America Great. We aren't Democrat or Republican, but we try to find some common ground as we analyze 5 policies that we believe would have the most impact on the lives of the average American. These are typically issues you won't see talked about on the news or by your Congresspeople, but they should. Our goal with this video series is to make the case for these policies so that America can actually be Great. That only happens with your support. If you a ...
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Comedy, case law, chaos. Practicing attorney and TikTok gal @rebmasel breaks down bizarre, chaotic, and intriguing cases and anecdotes from the legal field you've (probably) never heard of. Listen to Reb's hilarious and informative takes on the weird, the awesome, the horrifying, the inspiring, and the everything-in-between happening inside and outside the courtroom. ***NOT LEGAL ADVICE*** https://www.youtube.com/@RebuttalPod
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Conversations with people dedicated to making music their life. The Weathervane Podcast was a pet project of former Weathervane Creative Director, Peter English from the Summer of 2014. English and record producer Brian McTear (Founder of the nonprofit Weathervane Music) speak with select independent recording artists about the things they do to improve and sustain their craft. This project included interviews with members of The War on Drugs, Hop Along, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, and others. ...
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Never spend hours of your precious free time browsing Netflix to find something to watch again! Join us every Friday as we discuss what movies and shows are worth watching on the most popular streaming services. We cover shows and movies from Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, HBO Max, Disney+, Shudder, Peacock, and more! At the end of each episode, we will also cover something on streaming that should be avoided at all costs. NO SPOILERS! Please don't judge us by the first episode, we were still l ...
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Episode 11: Surrendering The War On Drugs
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Do you do drugs? Don’t answer that! I’ll respect your privacy. And which drugs anyway? Alcohol? Caffeine? Sugar? These all affect the mind enough to be properly called drugs – but they are the drugs modern industrial civilisation endorses, because they amplify its values of productivity, orderliness, political centralisation, cultural conformity an…
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The CIA, Big Pharma and the War on Drugs. NORMAN OHLER
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Ryan Anderson has a conversation with Norman Ohler about his book ‘Tripped”. A provocative new history of drugs and postwar America, examining the untold story of how Nazi experiments into psychedelics covertly influenced CIA research and secretly shaped the War on Drugs We discuss the history of MKULTRA and the corruption of Big Pharma as it relat…
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Introducing: Wrongful Conviction with Maggie Freleng Season 4 - TRAILER
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Pulitzer Prize winner and iHeartPodcast 2024 Social Impact Award Honoree Maggie Freleng brings compelling stories of redemption and justice with new episodes of Wrongful Conviction with Maggie Freleng starting September 9, 2024. Click HERE to follow Wrongful Conviction with Maggie Freleng is a production of Lava for Good Podcasts in association wit…
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The complex war on drugs: Strategies, challenges and the harsh realities
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In an era where drug policies are evolving, the challenges faced by law enforcement have never been more complex. With the decriminalization and legalization of certain substances, the narrative around drug enforcement has shifted. Yet, the reality on the streets tells a different story. Organized crime, black markets, and overdose deaths continue …
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In Defense of Ska Ep 188: Jon Natchez (Skavoovie & The Epitones, War On Drugs, Beirut)
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Enter to win tickets to Supernova Ska Fest 2024 by filling out our entry form (https://bit.ly/supernovaska), following and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, and/or subscribing to the In Defense of Ska Patreon. There will be winners selected from each entry method and the contest ends September 9th, so hurry and enter now for your chance to win! O…
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We’re back and better than ever baby! We’re shaking things up this time around and dedicating this entire season to breaking down the systemic fraud that is The War on Drugs. Would you believe us if we told you that this “war” has cost over a trillion dollars?? AND has ruined the lives of many in countless ways?! But before we get there, jump into …
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S6 Ep6: Why the war on drugs has failed with Alex Stevens
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No war has been more of a failure than the war on drugs. Despite all the crackdowns, prison sentences and moral posturing, drug use in Britain is on an epic scale. Yet, drug debate and policy are full of moral declarations, with evidence often being made to take a backseat. Why is this? Alex Stevens is a professor of Criminology at the University o…
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Israel has been rocked by huge protests after six hostages being held in Gaza were shot and killed last weekend. Fury at the Netanyahu government’s handling of negotiations with Hamas has prompted a wave of public indignation which has spilled into the streets. We examine whether or not the demonstrations and rising international pressure over the …
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Lewis Black Takes on Summer Heat | Charlamagne tha God on Racist Anti-Kamala Rhetoric
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In the latest Back in Black, Lewis Black unloads his frustration with the unbearable summer heat and the effects of climate change. Also, Charlamagne tha God gives his opinion of the right’s racist and sexist attacks on Kamala Harris and how this distracts from discussing real political issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Episode 121: Do The Irish Government Ever Question Themselves?
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I doubt it. Or if some of them do, they dishonestly hide it – which might be even worse. But we simply cannot trust any person who pretends to know everything and to always be right. That is the perspective of someone who will be blind to incoming information that could uplift and expand, clarify their models of reality. Ironically, the loudest and…
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Investigating illegal settlements in the West Bank
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BBC analysis has identified almost 200 settler outposts in the West Bank, which are illegal under both international and Israeli law. Experts say these outposts are able to seize large swathes of land more rapidly than settlements, and are increasingly linked to violence and harassment towards Palestinian communities. And the BBC World Service has …
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Ronny Chieng Spotlights Top Asian Voices in Film
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Ronny Chieng sits with Oscar-nominated actor Hong Chau to talk about her new film, The Instigators, and her career in Hollywood. Plus, director Jon M. Chu joins Ronny to chat about his new book, Viewfinder: A Memoir of Seeing and Being Seen, his advice to young dreamers, and what drew him to direct the film adaptation of Wicked. See omnystudio.com/…
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Episode 120: Questions To Ask Irish Politicians
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Here are a dozen questions I would LOVE to hear Irish politicians asked. Alas it seems one of the requirements of being among those who get to ask the questions is that you don’t go too close to the core things we need to just say plainly in the faces of those so out of whack. If we can ask these simple but hilariously outrageous questions to our ‘…
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Episode 10: The Ethics Of Eating
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Vegans, vegetarians, pescatarians, omnivores and carnivores unite! Let us discuss honestly the controversial question of what we should be eating. I offer my views on the pros and cons of each of these diets, in terms of optimising health and ecological flourishing while minimising the suffering of sentient beings. The core theme is that there are …
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Breaking the mold: The new leadership playbook that’s changing policing
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In an era where law enforcement faces unprecedented challenges, the call for evolved leadership has never been louder. As communities demand greater transparency, accountability and empathy from their police forces, leaders in policing are tasked with not only responding to these demands but also proactively shaping the future of public safety. Thi…
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Viktor Orban: The man Trump calls 'a great leader'
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The Hungarian prime minister has become a hero to many US conservatives. So how has Mr Orban changed Hungary throughout his 14 years in power? And why is he such an appealing figure to right-wing politicians around the world? In this episode, Sumi Somaskanda speaks to the BBC’s Central Europe correspondent Nick Thorpe, who has been covering Mr Orba…
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In Defense of Ska Ep 190: John Feldmann (Goldfinger)
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Enter to win tickets to Supernova Ska Fest 2024 by filling out our entry form (https://bit.ly/supernovaska), following and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, and/or subscribing to the In Defense of Ska Patreon. There will be winners selected from each entry method and the contest ends September 9th, so hurry and enter now for your chance to win! O…
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The DailyShowographies of Kamala Harris and JD Vance
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Kamala Harris has led a full and shockingly normal life. From her birth in a year that makes her a very normal age to be president now, to a classic college job at McDonald's, to her time in the senate barely getting noticed for anything, Kamala is breaking with recent presidential tradition by being totally f**king normal. Plus, find out how JD Va…
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It's February 2017 and CNN is mounting a comeback through its clashes with President Donald Trump. And Fox News is on a mission to own election coverage. But its emphasis on making election night calls early puts it in hot water with its core audience. Soon, Fox News faces an existential threat. Listen to Business Wars on the Wondery App or whereve…
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In episode 47, we bring you a brief update on the show and the harm reduction movement. Plus you’ll hear new tunes from Garth’s band. Share Tweet reddit EmailAf Crackdown Productions
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George Hunter White Part I - The Ox with Piercing Blue Eyes
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In this week’s episode, we’re talking all things George Hunter White – an agent at the Federal Bureau of Narcotics and a monster! Maybe the two are synonymous… He infiltrated drug syndicates, tested truth serums, and eventually found his passion venturing into mind control and interrogation techniques for the government. We’ll get into the twists a…
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Why is China giving satellite TV to 10,000 African villages?
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Nearly a decade ago, China promised to provide 10,000 remote villages in Africa with free digital TV access. It was a sign of warm relations between Bejing and the continent - as well as being another step in China’s plan to spread its influence across the globe. Caitriona Perry speaks with Shawn Yuan and Ankur Shah from the BBC's Global China unit…
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Jon Stewart and Pete Buttigieg Discuss Fox News and the Harris Campaign
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Jon sits with Pete Buttigieg, who explains the motivation behind his popular Fox News appearances, what he makes of Donald Trump choosing JD Vance as his running mate, and his own experience with the VP vetting process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af Comedy Central and iHeartPodcasts
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Stranded in space: Another crisis for Boeing
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Two Nasa astronauts are stuck in space after their Boeing Starliner spacecraft suffered technical problems. It’s the latest in a long line of crises facing the company, which is one of the largest and most important in the United States. So, is this one failure too far for Boeing? Sumi Somaskanda speaks to the BBC’s business correspondent Theo Legg…
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A look back at some of Jon Stewart’s reactions to Fox News’s many media crimes, including the network’s anchors patting themselves on the back for their own coverage, their reaction to Jon leaving The Daily Show in 2015, and stirring up false outrage during the Obama administration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Power & Corruption in the psychedelic therapy movements
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The dark side of the psychedelic movements and the hype surrounding it. Will Hall discusses the corruption and abuse within the psychedelic therapy community, including the scandals involving therapists who violated their patients. He shares his personal story. He highlights the need for caution, critical thinking, and honest conversations about th…
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Secrets Of A Hells Angels Gang Leader: A Rare Glimpse Inside The World's Most INFAMOUS Outlaw Empire
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George Christie, a long-time member and former chapter president of the Hells Angels in Ventura, California, discusses his experiences with the club, including surviving rival clubs, internal beef, and numerous federal indictments. George debates whether the Hells Angels are a criminal organization or just a motorcycle club with some problematic me…
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Christine Folch, "The Book of Yerba Mate: A Stimulating History" (Princeton UP, 2024)
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Brewed from the dried leaves and tender shoots of an evergreen tree native to South America, yerba mate gives its drinkers the jolt of liquid effervescence many of us get from coffee or tea. In Argentina, southern "gaúcho" Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, mate is the stimulating brew of choice, famously quaffed by the Argentine national football team…
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Henry H. Work, "Wood, Whiskey and Wine: A History of Barrels"(Reaktion Books, 2024)
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Barrels – we rarely acknowledge their importance, but without them we would be missing out on some of the world’s finest wines and spirits. For over two thousand years they’ve been used to store, transport and age an incredibly diverse array of provisions around the globe. In this comprehensive and wide-ranging book titled Wood, Whiskey and Wine: A…
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Embracing Uncertainty in the Election
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Authors Rebecca Traister and Brittany Cooper join Desi Lydic to unpack the power in using anger and faith to keep up motivation during the election season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af Comedy Central and iHeartPodcasts
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Jon Gives Advice After the Cut | The News Team Vibe-Checks the DNC
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Jon Stewart answers audience questions about how young voters can overcome complacency in politics, what literature most inspired his worldview, and the best advice he’s received. Plus the News Team reports from the floor of the DNC to check the vibe among Democrats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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14. Rehabs That Lock Addicts Up For Years
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I talk to anthropologist Angela Garcia about the "anexos" in Mexico City that keep dozens of so-called addicts locked up in a single room for years using harsh methods such as chaining them to the wall. She has written about these for her new book, "The Way That Leads Among The Lost." I also talk to her about addiction in the New Mexico where she i…
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Telegram CEO, Pavel Durov, is under investigation over criminal activity on the messaging app. He spent four days in detention after being arrested when arriving in France and is now barred from leaving the country. Sumi Somaskanda speaks to the BBC's Cyber Correspondent, Joe Tidy about what Durov's arrest means for Telegram. And what it signals ab…
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Jon Stewart and Mark Cuban Discuss the Price of Prescription Drugs
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Jon sits with entrepreneur and Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban to discuss his plan to bring more transparency to consumers about the real costs of prescription drugs with his company, Cost Plus Drugs. They also chat about Trump’s desire to be CEO of America and Elon Musk’s role in disrupting global discourse with X algorithms. See omnyst…
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Episode 9: The Low-hanging Fruit Of Health
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Health is the foundation upon which all else in our lives is built. All our dreams and schemes require it and blossom in direct proportion to the vitality of our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellness. This episode provides countless practical tips about what is and isn’t in our interests if we want to thrive on all levels. I am not an …
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Episode 8: The Gist Of History
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History isn’t over yet. It is not just the past but also the present and the future; the greatest story ever told – ever imaginable – as it is the sum and whole of all stories ever to be. This episode gives a brief (ahem) overview of world history, with a particular focus on Europe and the near East; vital knowledge for anyone who wants to know whe…
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Awakening is the single most important thing in your life. Truly! For it is to experience the mindblowing lucidity of pure awareness without thinking – which is actually who you are. It goes by many names, can be understood in many ways, and has formed the core of all major religions throughout history, but the essential point to understand is that…
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Episode 6: Why Wasn't I Taught This In School?
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We in the so-called developed world spend so many years in school and yet in adulthood so often wonder why we were never taught fundamental skills and knowledge that could save us much heartache, blood, sweat and tears; the ignored doors to a better life missed. Much of this lost education is simple, practical and even enjoyable, but revolutionary …
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Let’s give it up for Mother Nature! What a gal. She gives us literally everything we have and asks nothing in return – don’t say she doesn’t speak, you’re just not listening! Or maybe you are. Maybe you too are aware just how plentiful are the gifts and opportunities dangled before us like lush fruits of the jungle as we spin through space at stunn…
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Tune in as I psychically connect with my twin brother Mark via various hilarious and generally flamboyant esoteric magical practices long ago encoded into our DNA and higher-dimensional astral skeletons. We discuss truth-seeking and the joys of seeing life as a journey of spiritual education; also the ways in which black magic aspersions such as 'c…
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Episode 3: Why We Want Free Speech
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In this episode we look at what 'free speech' is and why it is so important. The freedom to say what one wishes (so long as it doesn't violate the non-aggression principle) is the most fundamental of human rights, because it is the mechanism by which all rights are decided. This most precious power is not only enjoyable and useful for collective pr…
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In this episode I talk about why 'being yourself' is a really good idea! More than a cliché, this is timeless wisdom that will elevate one's existence if taken sillily (or seriously). I discuss the various levels and meanings of 'being yourself' and how I think we can live more joyfully and authentically, connecting with ourselves and others by dro…
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Episode 1: Starting Something New
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One small step for me, a giant leap for hyperbole! This is my first ever podcast episode and I talk about my reasons for starting this project - and why YOU too could (maybe even should) lean into that glowing golden dream floating about elusively in the back of your mind - or if you don't have a dream, then just to take some humble step toward a l…
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War in Ukraine: Jailed for helping Russia
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Almost 2,000 Ukrainians have been convicted of collaborating with Moscow since Russia's invasion of their country in 2022. But, the UN and others say the legislation under which they were sentenced is being applied too broadly, and fails to show empathy towards those living under occupation. As Kyiv focusses on a new front in the ground war inside …
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MAGA Republicans and Democrats React to the Changes on the Democratic Ticket
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Jordan Klepper travels to a Trump rally in Harrisburg, PA to get the MAGA crowd’s opinion on Biden dropping out of the race, Kamala Harris replacing him and JD Vance and Tim Walz as VP candidates. Plus, Grace Kuhlenschmidt attends the first Democratic rally for VP Harris in Philadelphia to see if voters agree that she chose the right white guy as h…
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Is Rener Gracie's SafeWrap technique a game-changer for law enforcement restraint methods?
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The use of force in law enforcement is a critical and often controversial topic. Traditional methods, such as prone restraint, have come under scrutiny due to their potential for escalating situations and causing harm. As the landscape of policing evolves, there is a growing need for innovative techniques that prioritize safety, effectiveness and d…
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Are ultra-processed foods impossible to avoid?
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Research into ultra-processed foods suggests they could be linked to health problems including cancers, heart disease, obesity and depression - but scientists are yet to agree on how they actually affect us. Often mass-produced, and containing multiple additives, UPFs have become the target of nutritionists and clean-living advocates alike. But, gi…
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