Best Fda Controversy Podcasts (2025)

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#213 Braxton McCoy - Why is the US Government Selling Millions of Acres of Public Land? 1:50:38

1d ago1:50:38

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Make your voice heard by calling your Senator’s office directly to let them know that your public lands are not for sale. Find your Senator's contact information here - https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm Braxton McCoy—veteran, rancher, and public lands advocate—joins us to break down a controversial Senate proposal that could lead…

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359: Vaccine policy frays, CDC nominee in the hot seat, & obesity drug side effects 34:29

5d ago34:29

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We invite STAT’s senior writer for infectious diseases, Helen Branswell, and Washington correspondent Chelsea Cirruzzo on to the podcast to discuss the latest news at the CDC. The agency is in the spotlight once again, after the Senate grilled the potential head of the agency at a confirmation hearing and its federal vaccine advisory committee met …

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#212 Katarina Szulc - Inside the Cartels' Secret Smuggling Operation in Port of Vancouver 2:19:34

6d ago2:19:34

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Katarina Szulc is an investigative journalist and the host of Borderland: Dispatches, a show delivering raw, on-the-ground reporting from the front lines of Mexico’s cartel war. With a sharp lens on organized crime, corruption, and cross-border conflict, she brings listeners real-time snapshots of a rapidly evolving crisis that’s reshaping both Mex…

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Loudoun Targets Christian Students? + Inside the Fight for Faith and Freedom in VA | Ep. 233 29:49

7d ago29:49

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This week, listen to Victoria's inspiring speech from our recent Northern Virginia event. Plus, critical updates on the Loudoun Three case. To support our ongoing efforts & become an ongoing contributor, please visit our website: https://web.charityengine.net/monthlygiving/By The Family Foundation

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#211 Scott Nolan - CEO of General Matter on Uranium Enrichment 2:11:33

9d ago2:11:33

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Scott Nolan is the CEO of General Matter, enriching uranium in America to reshore domestic nuclear fuel capacity and power the American energy production needed to lead in AI, manufacturing, and other critical industries. General Matter is backed by Founders Fund, the first institutional investor in SpaceX, Palantir, and Anduril.Scott is also a par…

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358: FDA's gene therapy turmoil, and an alternative model for funding research 30:12

12d ago30:12

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We discuss the tragic news that a second teenage boy with Duchenne muscular dystrophy died after taking Sarepta Therapeutics' gene therapy, raising renewed questions about the FDA's standards for approving drugs. We look at the continued turmoil within the FDA, including the forced dismissal of top gene therapy regulator Nicole Verdun, as well as t…

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#210 Hsiao Bi-khim | 蕭美琴 - Vice President of Taiwan 1:18:58

13d ago1:18:58

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Hsiao Bi-khim | 蕭美琴 is Taiwan’s Vice President, sworn in on May 20, 2024, alongside President Lai Ching-te. A seasoned diplomat, she served as Taiwan’s de facto ambassador to the United States from 2020 to 2023, becoming the first Taiwanese official to attend a U.S. presidential inauguration since 1979 when she attended Joe Biden’s in 2021. Known a…

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'No Place to Hide’: VA Swimmer Speaks Out About Locker Room Trauma | Ep. 232 44:59

14d ago44:59

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This week, Candi and Victoria bring you updates on the petition for the Virginia Board of Health to protect women's sports. Plus, Candi sits down for an exclusive interview with Reka Gyorgy, the courageous swimmer speaking out to protect women and girls. Skip to the inverview: 13:47 Join the fight to protect girl's sports at FamilyFoundation.org/Pr…

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#209 Erik Prince & Erik Bethel - The China / Taiwan Conflict 2:15:42

16d ago2:15:42

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Erik Prince is an American businessman, former U.S. Navy SEAL, and the founder of Blackwater, a private military company established in 1997. A graduate of Hillsdale College, Prince heads Frontier Resource Group, a private equity firm, and promotes economic development in emerging markets. He hosts the podcast Off Leash with Erik Prince, launched i…

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357: The upheaval of CDC's vaccine panel, and drug pricing confusion 45:02

19d ago45:02

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First, we chat about how pharma companies still don’t have much clarity on Trump’s most-favored nation drug pricing policy, biotech’s next big takeout target, and more. Then we bring on Kathryn Edwards, a vaccine expert and a former member of the CDC advisory panel, to parse through the turmoil.By STAT

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#208 Alexandr Wang - CEO, Scale AI 3:24:08

20d ago3:24:08

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Alex Wang is the CEO and co-founder of Scale AI, a leading data platform accelerating the development of artificial intelligence applications. Founded in 2016, Scale AI provides high-quality training data for AI models, serving clients like OpenAI, Microsoft, and the U.S. Department of Defense. A former software engineering prodigy, Wang dropped ou…

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Pride Month Propaganda? Here’s the Truth—and the Victories for Families & Free Speech | Ep. 231 25:06

21d ago25:06

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This week Candi and Todd bring you updates on Pride Month losing steam. Plus, learn about critical cases currently underway. Our Founding Freedoms Law Center is defending free speech and freedom of religion! Learn more about Founding Freedoms Law Center at foundingfreedomslaw.orgBy The Family Foundation

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#207 Augustus Doricko - CEO of Rainmaker: Manipulating the Weather 2:03:00

23d ago2:03:00

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Augustus Doricko is the founder and CEO of Rainmaker, a next generation cloud seeding company. He is a UC Berkeley dropout, Thiel Fellow, and member of the El Segundo hard tech scene. Rainmaker uses weather resistant drones to increase precipitation and novel radar hardware to measure how much man-made precipitation is created. Rainmaker’s first pr…

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356: An AI experiment at the FDA & Novo trailing in the obesity drug race 33:05

26d ago33:05

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The FDA has rolled out an internal AI tool called Elsa that, unlike its namesake Disney character, can’t seem to let go of mistakes. Our colleague Brittany Trang joins to explain. And it’s always a fun podcast when we can discuss a biotech acquisition. This week, we’ll chat about Sanofi’s $9 billion offer for Blueprint Medicines. But first, our coh…

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#206 Timothy Alberino - Lost Chinkana City: The Greatest Discovery Since Machu Picchu 3:20:33

27d ago3:20:33

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Timothy Alberino is an author, researcher, and explorer known for his bestselling book Birthright (2020), which offers a groundbreaking perspective on biblical narratives in the context of artificial intelligence, transhumanism, and UFO disclosure. Often called a modern-day Indiana Jones, Alberino has traveled globally to investigate alternative hi…

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So Close: Planned Parenthood Could Finally Be Defunded+Latest Polls on VA Gov Race! | Ep. 230 30:29

28d ago30:29

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This week, Candi is joined by Bruce Schlesman from Family Foundation Action to discuss the state of the Governor's race in Virginia. Plus, learn more about how President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill could finally defund Planned Parenthood.By The Family Foundation

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#205 Dino Mavrookas - Fmr. Navy SEAL (DEVGRU) / CEO of Saronic Technologies 3:51:47

30d ago3:51:47

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Dino Mavrookas is the Co-Founder and CEO of Saronic Technologies, a defense tech company pioneering AI-powered autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs) to strengthen U.S. and allied naval capabilities. A former U.S. Navy SEAL with 11 years of service and eight combat tours, Mavrookas enlisted after 9/11 and gained firsthand insight into the importance of…

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355: Moderna’s vaccine hit, the MAHA report, and an ASCO preview 36:55

1M ago36:55

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The American Society of Clinical Oncology, or ASCO, kicks off its annual meeting this weekend in Chicago. We discuss what to watch at the meeting. Then, STAT’s infectious disease reporter Helen Branswell joins us to discuss RFK Jr.’s unprecedented move to strike Covid shot recommendations, and the cancellation of a $600 million contract with Modern…

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#204 Larry Vickers - Delta Force: Operation Acid Gambit 4:23:08

1M ago4:23:08

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Larry Vickers is a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Army, with extensive service in the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (Delta Force). After retiring, he became a leading firearms instructor, CEO of Vickers Tactical, and a key consultant for firearms manufacturers like Heckler & Koch and Wilson Combat. Vickers is also known for his YouTu…

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Can Trump End Campus Indoctrination? | EXCLUSIVE: Youngkin on Blocking the Radical Left | Ep. 229 38:42

1M ago38:42

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This week, Candi and Victoria bring you an exclusive look at a recent speech from Governor Glenn Youngkin. Plus, they discuss the Trump administration's plan to take on the radical left at America's top universities.By The Family Foundation

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#203 Dave Mustaine - Megadeth Co-Founder & Frontman 3:20:16

1M ago3:20:16

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Dave Mustaine is the co-founder, frontman, primary songwriter, and sole consistent member of the thrash metal band Megadeth. A pioneer of the American thrash metal movement, Mustaine formed Megadeth in 1983 after his departure from Metallica, where he served as lead guitarist and co-songwriter. With Megadeth, he has released sixteen studio albums, …

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354: Uncertainty in CRISPR world and the start of more M&A 41:30

1M ago41:30

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We chat about M&A deals picking up, leadership changes at Novo, and recent FDA advisory committee meetings for cancer drugs. We also bring on STAT reporter Jason Mast to talk about the latest research and sentiment at the annual American Society of Cell and Gene Therapy meeting.By STAT

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#202 Steve Kwast – How China is Mining the Moon and Weaponizing Space 3:09:12

1M ago3:09:12

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Steven L. Kwast is a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General and the Co-founder and CEO of SpaceBilt, a company reimagining the entire spacecraft lifecycle to enable scalable, sustainable space infrastructure. A 1986 U.S. Air Force Academy graduate in astronautical engineering, he served 33 years, commanding units like the 455th Air Expeditionary…

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Absolutely Gut Wrenching: Parents of Loudoun Boys Speak Out-EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW! | Ep. 228 35:29

1M ago35:29

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Join Candi and Founding Freedoms Attorney Josh Hetzler this week in this exclusive interview of the 2 of the parents of the Loudoun boys who are under the an erroneous title 9 investigation!By The Family Foundation

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Are We Poisoning Our Pets? A Veterinarian's Shocking Revelation w/ Dr. Judy Morgan [Ep. 76] 54:27

1M ago54:27

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In this eye-opening episode of the Healthy & Awake Podcast, holistic veterinarian Dr. Judy Morgan reveals the hidden dangers of toxic pet food, overprescribed pet vaccines, and harmful pharmaceuticals like trazodone for dogs. With over 40 years of experience, she shares how natural pet care and raw food for dogs can dramatically improve your pet’s …

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#201 Jon Truett - Optimizing Human Performance 5:06:50

1M ago5:06:50

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Jon Truett is a former British Army soldier with a 23-year career, including 20 years serving in the elite 22 Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment of the United Kingdom Special Forces. Enlisting in the Parachute Regiment in 1998, he passed the grueling SAS selection process in 2002 and participated in numerous high-stakes operations, including multip…

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353: Trump's drug-pricing plan and a potential Theranos 2.0 25:47

2M ago25:47

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We chat about the mixed sentiment in biotech markets these days and a new blood-testing company formed by Elizabeth Holmes' husband. We also bring on STAT's D.C. correspondent Daniel Payne to talk about President Trump's "most-favored nation" drug pricing policy and health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent congressional hearing.…

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#200 Tom Homan - The U.S. Border Czar 3:02:25

2M ago3:02:25

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Tom Homan is the U.S. Border Czar under President Donald Trump’s second administration, appointed in November 2024 to oversee border security and interior enforcement operations. A career law enforcement officer, Homan served as Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from 2017 to 2018, where he implemented stringent immig…

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London Locker Room Controversy: Why We’re Defending Boys | Ep. 227 25:15

2M ago25:15

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This week, Candi & Todd bring you updates on a breaking scandal in Loudoun County where three boys are being investigated after a female student recorded them in the boys locker room. Learn more about what we're doing to protect private spaces for students. For more information and to support our Founding Freedoms Law Center, visit: FoundingFreedom…

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Communist Medicine in America: A Doctor’s Warning w/ Dr. Renata Moon [Ep. 75] 53:51

2M ago53:51

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Send us a text In Episode 75 of the Healthy & Awake Podcast, Dr. Renata Moon, a board-certified pediatrician, shares her firsthand experience with medical censorship after raising concerns about COVID vaccine risks for children. Drawing parallels between her family's escape from communism and current events, Dr. Moon discusses the importance of inf…

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#199 Tim Tebow - Fighting For Our Children 3:29:18

2M ago3:29:18

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Tim Tebow is a former NFL quarterback, Heisman Trophy winner, and two-time BCS National Champion with the Florida Gators. A first-round draft pick by the Denver Broncos in 2010, he led the team to a playoff victory in 2011. A New York Times bestselling author and outspoken Christian, Tebow founded the Tim Tebow Foundation to combat human traffickin…

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352: A firebrand takes oversight of vaccines, gene therapies 26:28

2M ago26:28

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Matt Herper joins Adam and Allison to examine Prasad's appointment and the band of outsiders now in charge of U.S. health agencies. He and Adam debate just how disruptive Prasad's tenure could be.By STAT

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#198 Blerim Skoro - CIA & FBI Asset / Al-Qaeda Infiltrator 4:00:45

2M ago4:00:45

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Blerim Skoro is a Kosovo-born former CIA operative whose life took a dramatic turn after deserting the Yugoslav army in the 1990s. Arriving in New York as an asylum seeker, Skoro’s journey led him from a drug trafficking conviction to becoming a key informant for the FBI and CIA post-9/11. Posing as a radicalized Islamist, he infiltrated al-Qaeda n…

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FDA Whistleblower Exposes Toxic Truth About Your Food w/ Dr. Renee Dufault [Ep. 74] 46:19

2M ago46:19

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Send us a text FDA whistleblower Dr. Renee Dufault joins the Healthy & Awake Podcast to expose the hidden dangers of heavy metals in food, including how high fructose corn syrup, ultra-processed foods, and nutritional epigenetics are linked to rising rates of autism and ADHD. We discuss her groundbreaking research, the FDA’s internal resistance, an…

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Is the FDA Lying to Women about the Chemical Pill? | Ep. 226 23:04

2M ago23:04

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This week, Candi and Victoria bring you a special episode discussing a recent study on the effects of the chemical abortion pill. New findings shed light on what Pro-Life advocates have known for years.By The Family Foundation

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#197 Bob Parsons - Vietnam War Veteran / Founder of GoDaddy & PXG 3:24:53

2M ago3:24:53

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Bob Parsons is a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was awarded a Purple Heart. After graduating from college, he founded Parsons Technology, which was later sold to Intuit. He then founded GoDaddy, which became the world's largest domain name registrar. He later sold a majority…

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The Autism Spike: Why Are 1 in 31 Kids Affected? w/ Dr. Peter McCullough [Ep. 73] 55:32

2M ago55:32

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Send us a text In this explosive episode of Healthy and Awake Podcast, renowned cardiologist Dr. Peter McCullough returns to break down the alarming autism vaccine risk now impacting 1 in 31 U.S. children. We dive deep into childhood vaccines and autism, spike protein detox, long COVID treatment, and the growing movement away from the current vacci…

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351: It's gonna be May (in biotech) 35:19

2M ago35:19

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On this week’s episode of the Readout LOUD, we review President Trump’s first 100 days, the return of biotech M&A, strong drug launches, and Eli Lilly’s PBM problem. The first 100 days of the Trump administration have had a profound impact on federal health agencies, medical research, health policy and the biotech and pharmaceuticals industries. To…

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#196 Joshua Broome - "Rocco Reed," Inside The Adult Film Industry 3:05:13

2M ago3:05:13

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Joshua Broome is a former adult film star turned pastor, speaker, and advocate for redemption. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, he entered the porn industry in his early 20s, earning accolades like “Porn Star of the Year” and appearing in over 1,000 films before walking away in 2013. After hitting rock bottom—struggling with identity, shame, and …

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Watch These Dads Defending Their Daughters! Plus, Supreme Ct Tackles Pre-K, LGBTQ Books | Ep. 225 31:31

2M ago31:31

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This week, Victoria and Candi bring you the encouraging testimony from courageous dads speaking up at School Boards. Plus, learn more about a developing Supreme Court case.By The Family Foundation

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Time Management is a Lie: Here’s the Truth You Need [Ep. 72] 33:33

2M ago33:33

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Send us a text "Time management" is an outdated idea. In this episode of Healthy & Awake Podcast, we break down why the real game isn’t managing time - it’s managing decisions. You’ll learn how environmental programming, distractions, and poor planning leak your precious hours. We’ll show you how to reclaim control with simple strategies like build…

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#195 Marat Gabidullin - Wagner Group Commander / Russian Mercenary 1:47:20

2M ago1:47:20

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Marat Gabidullin, born in Siberia and raised in Uzbekistan, served in Soviet airborne forces until 1994, then spent three years in prison for shooting a crime boss. After security work in Russia, he joined the Wagner Group in 2015, rose to lead a reconnaissance company, and was badly wounded near Palmyra in 2016. He later advised the ISIS Hunters B…

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The Truth About Medical Cannabis They Don’t Teach in Pharmacy School w/ Dr. Codi Peterson [Ep. 71] 45:34

2M ago45:34

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Send us a text Medical cannabis is one of the most misunderstood health topics—and Dr. Codi Peterson, a pediatric pharmacist and cannabis researcher, joins Healthy & Awake Podcast to set the record straight. We dive deep into the science behind pediatric cannabis, the endocannabinoid system, CBD benefits, THC risks, and common misconceptions around…

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350: Pharma tariffs, and a 'sunshine day' for biotech stocks 31:40

2M ago31:40

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How did Ireland become a hotspot for pharmaceutical manufacturing? What are the products that will come out of Flagship's latest startup centered around "preemptive medicine"? And who among the co-hosts is the best singer? We discuss all that and more on this week’s episode of “The Readout LOUD,” STAT’s biotech podcast. We chat about the recent bou…

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#194 Father Stephen Gadberry - The Unconventional Priest 3:11:25

2M ago3:11:25

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Father Stephen Gadberry is a priest in the Diocese of Little Rock, Arkansas, ordained on May 28, 2016. Born and raised on a farm in the Arkansas Delta, he enlisted in the Air Force after high school, serving in Texas, Germany, and Central Iraq during the mid-2000s. With degrees in philosophy and theology from St. Joseph Seminary College and Rome’s …

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SNL Mocks Gay-Dad Surrogacy-Is This a Cultural Revolution? | Ep. 224 23:48

2M ago23:48

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This week, Candi and Victoria bring you highlights from the Virginia March for Life. Plus, is SNL rejecting woke ideology?By The Family Foundation

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#193 John Stryker Meyer - MACV-SOG: The Secret War in Vietnam 4:07:03

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John Stryker Meyer is a decorated Green Beret who served two tours in Vietnam (1968-1969 and 1969-1970) with the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group(MACV-SOG). Enlisting in 1966, he earned his Special Forces tab in 1967 and joined Spike Team Idaho, later leading Recon Team Idaho at Command and Control North (CCN) i…

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#192 Lee Strobel & John Burke - The Resurrection 3:41:22

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Lee Strobel is a best-selling author, journalist, and Christian apologist best known for The Case for Christ, which recounts his journey from atheism to faith. A former award-winning legal editor at the Chicago Tribune, Strobel has written over 40 books, including The Case for Faith and The Case for a Creator. He founded the Strobel Center at Color…

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Should Conservatives Start Watching CNN? Plus, Victoria Cobb Gets Busted for Prayer! | Ep.223 34:21

3M ago34:21

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This week, Victoria sits down with a few members of staff to discuss the work of the Family Foundation. First, get to know our NoVA Dinner speaker, Scott Jennings--who's made a name for himself fighting behind enemy lines on CNN. Then, hear about Victoria's recent media controversy! Finally, learn more from FFLC Lawyer Michael Sylvester on what our…

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#191 Dave Ramsey - CEO, Ramsey Solutions 3:42:38

3M ago3:42:38

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Dave Ramsey is a personal finance expert, bestselling author, and radio host known for his no-nonsense approach to money management. After experiencing financial ruin in his twenties, Ramsey rebuilt his wealth and launched a mission to help others avoid the same mistakes. He created Financial Peace University, a step-by-step program that teaches pe…

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