Best Alex Townsend and David Townsend Podcasts (2025)

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The Narrative vs. Real Effects of This Economy with Joe Weisenthal 56:17

7d ago56:17

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It can be hard to follow and make sense of all of the volatility we’ve been seeing in the markets and economy recently. Lucky for us, Joe Weisenthal, co-host of Bloomberg’s “Odd Lots” podcast is joining this week to help break down what’s been going on. He joins WITHpod to discuss recent economic volatility and what it means for financial markets v…

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“Empire of AI” with Karen Hao 50:27

14d ago50:27

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There’s a good chance that before November of 2022, you hadn’t heard of tech nonprofit OpenAI or cofounder Sam Altman. But over the last few years, they’ve become household names with the explosive growth of the generative AI tool called ChatGPT. What’s been going on behind the scenes at one of the most influential companies in history and what eff…

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Where Do We Go From Here? with Anna Galland (2024) 59:14

21d ago59:14

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Note: this episode originally published on 11/12/24. From original description: Whew, the past few days have been a lot. Like you probably, Chris hasn’t slept much this past week. There’s a lot to process given that Donald Trump is now president-elect… again. Our guest this week, who has worked as an organizer throughout numerous political ups and …

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Mark Bowen | How City almost signed Messi, Palace WON the FA Cup & Europa League Final Combined XI! 1:13:55

28d ago1:13:55

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Former Reading head of football operations Mark Bowen is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football. Mark Bowen sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from the HUGE Europa League final to how close Manchester City were to signing Lionel Messi? Mark and Sam talk about the recent…

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What’s Behind the Tax Revolt? with Arjun Singh 57:27

28d ago57:27

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Tax policy has been a core part of the Republican party. A central feature within the GOP, particularly since Reagan, has been cutting taxes for corporations and some of the wealthiest Americans. President Trump, breaking away from traditional party orthodoxy, recently raised the idea of increasing taxes on some of the country’s richest. Our guest …

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Big Sam's SHOCK Manager of the Season Pick, Overachievers & His Biggest Flop REVEALED! 1:00:32

1M ago1:00:32

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Natalie and Sam sit down and discuss all things football from the upcoming FA Cup final to Big Sam's Big Awards in this latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football. Natalie and Sam talk about Nottingham Forest's owner entering the pitch to confront Nuno Espirito Santo and why they're having a fantastic season regardless of their recent dip in form. T…

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How Project 2025 is Reshaping America with David Graham 53:55

1M ago53:55

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We got a pretty clear heads up about what Trump 2.0 could portend for so many facets of American life. The Mandate for Leadership, also known as Project 2025, is perhaps the clearest compilation of goals for Trump’s second term. Now that 100 days have passed of the second Trump administration, we thought it would be a good time to see where things …

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Simon Grayson | Leeds United's Promotion Party & Why Ollie Watkins should FORCE Arsenal move!! 48:39

1M ago48:39

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Former Blackpool, Leeds, Huddersfield, Preston, Sunderland, Bradford, Fleetwood, Bengaluru and Lalitpur City manager Simon Grayson is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football. Simon Grayson sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Leeds' incredible title winning season to …

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Protests, Political Violence and Its Alternatives with Erica Chenoweth 57:59

1M ago57:59

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You’ve probably seen footage or photos of people protesting the Trump regime. Some data suggests that the volume of protestors is higher than in Trump’s first term. But at the same time, you might be wondering if we’re seeing enough civil resistance to preserve American democracy. Our guest this week is one of the authors of a study that found that…

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“Trump Is Not a King” with NY Attorney General Letitia James 54:39

2M ago54:39

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A good amount of institutions have capitulated and complied in recent months with many of the Trump administration’s actions that far overstep executive authority. At the same time, we’ve seen a few places where there has been opposition and resistance to tactics employed by the Trump 2.0 regime. Some of the most pushback has come from democratical…

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Neil Warnock's Ultimate XI | Adel Taarabt WALKED OUT when he didn't win Player Of The Season at QPR! 12:27

2M ago12:27

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Neil Warnock sits down with Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss the players who make his Ultimate XI! How would Neil's prime Ultimate XI perform in the current Premier League and do you agree with his selection?By No Tippy Tappy Football with Sam Allardyce

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Rudy Gestede | Venkys' Ownership of Blackburn, Recruitment Plans and Rebuilding Fan Trust 53:21

2M ago53:21

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Current Blackburn Rovers head of football operations Rudy Gestede is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football. Rudy Gestede sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things Blackburn from his appointment as head of football operations to what are the future aims for the club. Rudy and Sam talk …

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‘America, América' with Greg Grandin 57:57

2M ago57:57

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The United States is pretty intertwined with Latin America. So why has it historically been seen as more of a European outpost as opposed to a nation in the Western hemisphere that is part of the broader Americas? Our guest this week points out that there are other ways to understand the history and identity of the U.S., aside from the narrative th…

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Sammy Lee | United's Keeper Issues, Ange's Future In Doubt & Is Salah Liverpool's GREATEST player? 57:26

2M ago57:26

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Former Bolton, Liverpool, Southampton, England, Crystal Palace, Everton & West Brom coach Sammy Lee is our next returning special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football. Sammy Lee sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his relationship as Sam's right hand man to why Mo Salah is one of …

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‘Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza’ with Peter Beinart 55:05

2M ago55:05

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We’re now a year and a half into the war in Gaza. Our guest this week has spent a lot of time thinking and writing about all that has unfolded. Peter Beinart is the author of numerous books including his latest, “Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning” and writes “The Beinart Notebook” on Substack. He’s also an MSNBC analyst and th…

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George Boateng | Big Sam's Managerial Tips & Why Simon Jordan is WRONG about Marcus Rashford! 50:44

2M ago50:44

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George Boateng sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his playing days in the Premier League to making those first steps towards becoming a manager. George and Sam talk about getting into football management, football styles of play and why you need to be able to adapt to stay in the game long term. T…

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How Process is Killing Progress with Ezra Klein 1:11:08

2M ago1:11:08

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Why has America's 20th century vision of innovation and opportunity transformed into a stagnant and stunted dystopian reality? Our guest this week claims that “the crisis that’s clicking into focus now has been building for decades” and it’s all because we haven’t been following building enough. Ezra Klein is host of The Ezra Klein Show podcast, a …

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Billy Davies | The Derby vs Forest Rivalry, The Future of Reading & Why Leeds NEED to drop Meslier! 1:04:15

3M ago1:04:15

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Former Motherwell, Preston, Derby & Nottingham Forest manager...Billy Davies is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football. Billy Davies sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time managing Derby & Nottingham Forest to why Leeds are starting to slip at bit in the Champ…

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Why ‘Everything is Tuberculosis’ with John Green 55:06

3M ago55:06

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Tuberculosis is the deadliest infectious disease in the world. Why does something that’s curable still kill millions every year? And what does this illustrate about global health disparities? John Green is the author of “Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection.” Green is also the co-creator of Vlog brother…

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Weaponization of the FBI from Hoover to Trump 2.0 with Beverly Gage 50:50

3M ago50:50

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J. Edgar Hoover is one of the most polarizing figures in U.S. history. And the seeds he planted as the decades long founding director of the FBI continue to shape much of today’s conservative political landscape. Kash Patel, who now leads the FBI, has openly vowed to find ways to punish Trump’s political enemies. While that’s appalling, it’s not th…

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Ultimate XI with Bryan Robson | Is this the GREATEST Manchester United team of all time??? 8:54

3M ago8:54

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Bryan Robson sits down with Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss the players who make his Manchester United Ultimate XI! How would Bryan's prime Ultimate XI perform against the current Manchester United team and do you agree with his selection?By No Tippy Tappy Football with Sam Allardyce

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What’s the Deal with Congestion Pricing? with Janno Lieber 55:33

3M ago55:33

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Public streets play a big role in our day-to-day lives. And if you’ve visited any large metropolitan city, you’ve seen just how much traffic can fill up roadways. New York City became the first city in America to implement congestion pricing, a program aimed at generating revenue and making streets less crowded. But the initiative hasn’t been immu…

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Charlie Adam's Ultimate XI | Luis Suarez & Jamie Carragher used to kick LUMPS out of each other!!! 12:22

3M ago12:22

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Charlie Adam sits down with Sam Allardyce & Natalie Pike to discuss the players who make his Ultimate XI! How would Charlie's prime Ultimate XI perform in the current Premier League and do you agree with his selection?By No Tippy Tappy Football with Sam Allardyce

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Resisting Threats to Democracy with Rep. Robert Garcia 57:52

3M ago57:52

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The Democratic Party has its work cut out. Meanwhile, there’s a fundamental issue: the party doesn’t currently have formal power. It doesn't have a majority in either House of Congress, it doesn't control the executive branch, and the Supreme Court has a 6-3 Trump majority. And all of this is creating a kind of impotent rage, frustration and feelin…

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Retro Rewind | Big Sam REACTS To Classic Football Shirts Throughout His Career! 45:14

3M ago45:14

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Big Sam & Natalie sit down for a different kind of episode as they take walk down memory lane thanks to our friends at Classic Football Shirts. Sam and Natalie react to various shirts from Sam's playing career including his 1978 second division title with Bolton Wanderers as well as from his time in America with the Tampa Bay Rowdies. We then move …

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The Darkest Corners of the Internet with Elle Reeve 54:21

3M ago54:21

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Trolls have basically taken possession of the U.S. government. How have trolls been able to go from being mostly cordoned off in dark parts of the internet to gaining so much influence in American culture and politics? Our guest this week has spent years researching and reporting on-the-ground to learn more about how the battle online between the r…

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Andy Townsend | Maresca is WASTING Palmer, Living with Paul Gascoigne & Salah to win the Ballon d'Or 1:03:57

4M ago1:03:57

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Former Southampton, Norwich, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Middlesbrough, West Brom and Ireland midfielder Andy Townsend is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football. Andy Townsend sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from being a voice on the iconic FIFA video games to living with …

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The Stalled Engine of American Opportunity with Yoni Appelbaum 58:50

4M ago58:50

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A defining feature of America from its inception has been physical mobility. And that physical mobility has been the engine of social mobility. But we’ve seen a great deal of economic and social sclerosis over the past few decades. Our guest this week has how, for many people, America has ceased to be the land of opportunity. Yoni Appelbaum is a de…

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Phil Jones | United Fans Are The BEST In The World, Calls With Sir Alex & DREAM To Manage Blackburn! 1:06:14

4M ago1:06:14

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Former Blackburn & Manchester United defender Phil Jones is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football. Phil Jones sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from making his debut under Sam at Blackburn to signing for Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United. Phil and Sam talk about…

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The Uncertain Future of USAID with Jeremy Konyndyk 50:53

4M ago50:53

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So much has happened in the past few weeks. And we’ve seen a speed game of sorts being played by the Trump administration to try to act as rapidly as possible to rework the administrative state of the government. One example of that is the attempts to end the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The letters have even been taken off of…

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Phil Thompson | Soccer Saturday Fallout, THAT Robbie Fowler Feud & Big Sam Slams The Venky’s!!! 1:01:27

4M ago1:01:27

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Former Soccer Saturday pundit & Liverpool Phil ‘Thommo’ Thompson is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football. Phil Thompson sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from why anyone can win the FA Cup to those Soccer Saturday glory days. Phil and Sam talk about his time working …

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Crypto in Trump 2.0 with Zeke Faux 49:15

4M ago49:15

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A lot of things are changing. And there’s a lot of things that the new White House administration wants to do differently. One of the areas where we’ve seen a lot of attention is cryptocurrency. Some of the latest developments are pretty confounding, to say the least. Lucky for us, our guest this week has spent years following crypto. Zeke Faux is …

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Listen to “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki” 36:18

4M ago36:18

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On a new podcast series, “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki,” host Jen Psaki dives into two crucial questions: where do Democrats stand in this moment? And how can they win again? Listen to the full first episode here, as Jen sits down with Governor Wes Moore of Maryland. They reflect on the meaning of patriotism, where the party can be bolder, and auth…

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Alan McInally | Soccer Saturday Secrets, EXCITING Rashford Signing & Why Celtic Fans Are The BEST! 41:39

4M ago41:39

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Former Ayr United, Celtic, Aston Villa, Bayern Munich & Kilmarnock forward, Alan McInally is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football. Alan McInally sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Aston Villa's super season to why Celtic fans are the best in the world. Alan and S…

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The Reality at the Border with Jonathan Blitzer 58:40

4M ago58:40

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It’s no surprise that immigration policy is an area that we’ve seen so much focus on recently. The Trump administration has moved with lightning speed to roll out its immigration agenda. With everything that’s going on, we thought it would be good to have a conversation about some of the deep roots and complexities in history that have brought us t…

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Tore Andre Flo | The PRESSURE Of Playing For Rangers, Genius Gianfranco Zola & Love For Leeds United 1:03:30

5M ago1:03:30

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Former Chelsea, Rangers, Sunderland, Leeds & Norway forward, Tore Andre Flo is our next special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football. Tore Andre Flo sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time at Chelsea to the rise of Erling Haaland. Tore and Sam talk about his time at Chelsea a…

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WITHpod Special: Hear a Chapter of Chris’ New Book: ‘The Siren’s Call’ 56:33

5M ago56:33

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Hi, WITHpod listeners! It’s an exciting day and we have a special treat for you. Today, we’re sharing the first chapter of Chris’ new book, “The Sirens’ Call: How Attention How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource." From the book description: We all feel it—the distraction, the loss of focus, the addictive focus on the wrong things…

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Listen to “Trumpland with Alex Wagner” 33:25

5M ago33:25

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Introducing “Trumpland with Alex Wagner.” On “Trumpland,” MSNBC’s Alex Wagner takes a break from the anchor chair to get out into the field and speak with the people on the frontlines of Trump’s policies—and promises. Listen to the full first episode here, as Alex travels to DC—but not for the inauguration. Hours after President Trump was in sworn …

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Rene Meulensteen | DANGEROUS Amorim quotes, Bruno is NEVER a captain & Big Sam back to Bolton!? 52:12

5M ago52:12

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Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen is our returning special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football. Rene Meulensteen sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Manchester United's tactics to would Sam return to Bolton? Rene and Sam talk about the current state of Bolton Wander…

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Musk in the Trump 2.0 Era with Kate Conger 52:14

5M ago52:14

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We’ve never had a situation where the world’s richest man has essentially joined the White House as a co-president of sorts. What might this mean, especially when we consider Elon Musk’s history of unchecked power? Kate Conger is a New York Times reporter based in San Francisco, covering X and other technology companies. She’s also a co-author, alo…

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Karl Robinson | Facing Off Against Pep Guardiola, The Art Of Scouting & Would Sam return to Bolton? 1:05:44

5M ago1:05:44

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Salford City manager Karl Robinson is our returning special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football. Karl Robinson sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Salford's recent FA Cup tie against Manchester City to why Scouting is an art form. Karl and Sam talk in great depth about preparing …

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Weight Loss Drugs for Curing Addiction? with Nicholas Reville 56:23

5M ago56:23

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The amount of overdose deaths in the U.S. is staggering. And while addiction is a disease, there’s no specific medical treatment or cure for it. Our guest this week points out that weight loss drugs and GLP-1s, or glucagon-like peptide-1s, which are used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, can be effective for helping people reduce cravings and c…

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Charlie Adam | Why Trent Will LEAVE Liverpool, Becoming A Manager & Ian Holloway’s Teddy Bears! 59:07

5M ago59:07

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Former Rangers, Blackpool, Liverpool, Stoke, Reading & Dundee midfielder Charlie Adam is our special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football. Charlie Adam sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his time in the Premier League to his most recent role as Fleetwood Town manager. Charlie and…

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Strategies for the Resistance 2.0 with Leah Greenberg 52:34

5M ago52:34

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Well, here we are. The second inauguration of Donald Trump is quickly approaching. And there’s no doubt that progressives have a lot of work to do in the months and years ahead. Our guest this week co-founded one of the biggest groups that initially came about in response to Trump 1.0. Leah Greenberg is co-founder and co-executive director of Indiv…

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The Case for Unconditional Cash Transfers with Jiaying Zhao 47:07

6M ago47:07

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Happy New Year! Given the holiday, we are sharing one of our most memorable conversations. Stay tuned through the end as we also share updates on this topic. From the original description: You’d probably guess that a major factor contributing to homelessness is a lack of money. Yet, very few programs provide unconditional and lump sum cash to unhou…

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Updated PL Prediction | Man City Fall Off, Forest To Finish In Europe & Who Can Stop Liverpool? 23:43

6M ago23:43

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Former Portsmouth, Swindon, Brentford, Stoke, Leeds, Luton, Sheffield United & Bradford forward Chris Kamara is our special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football. Chris Kamara sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to look back on our pre-season predictions as well as give updated thoughts on the current Premier League …

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What Happens When Americans Get $1,000 a Month Unconditional Cash Transfers? with Elizabeth Rhodes and David Broockman 44:35

6M ago44:35

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What are the effects when you give $1,000 a month in unconditional cash transfers to low-income Americans for three years? Our guests this week studied the behavioral and political outcomes of this in a 3,000-person study. Elizabeth Rhodes is the research director for the Unconditional Cash Study at OpenResearch, a nonprofit research lab founded by…

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Chris Kamara | Phone Calls From Jose Mourinho, Jokes With Roy Keane & The PERFECT Christmas Dinner! 1:17:36

6M ago1:17:36

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Former Portsmouth, Swindon, Brentford, Stoke, Leeds, Luton, Sheffield United & Bradford forward Chris Kamara is our special guest on the latest episode of No Tippy Tappy Football. Chris Kamara sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his playing days against Sam to his legendary career in television. Ch…

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“The Barn: The Secret History of a Murder in Mississippi” with Wright Thompson 52:41

6M ago52:41

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The 1955 murder of Emmett Till, a 14-year-old Black boy who was abducted and lynched in Mississippi, is one of the most infamous crimes in American history. Yet, decades later, so much of what happened to Till is still widely unknown. Our guest this week points out that this is no accident. Wright Thompson is a senior writer for ESPN and is the aut…

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James Allcott | How To STOP Arsenal's Corners, Chelsea ARE Title Contenders & More Man United Drama! 1:03:13

6M ago1:03:13

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James Allcott sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from stopping Arsenal's corners to life as a QPR fan. James and Sam talk about the recent on & off the field issues with both Manchester Clubs including INEOS' decision to sack Dan Ashworth, increase children's tickets and continue making staff redundanc…

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