Best Alan Carroll Podcasts (2025)

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From Survivor to Warrior: Zulma’s Journey Through Abuse, Healing & Reclaiming Her Power 47:23

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Send us a text In this deeply vulnerable and inspiring episode, I sit down with Zulma for the second time—but this time, she shares the raw truth behind her experience with an abusive and unhealthy relationship. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Zulma has lived many lives: immigrant, cancer survivor, social worker, trauma therapist, and founder of D…

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Dems Who Didn't Vote: Celinda Lake; Summer Reading: John Powers; Springsteen v. Trump: Alan Minsky 57:54

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Six million Democrats who voted for Joe Biden in 2020 did not vote in 2024. What’s wrong with them? Pollster and strategist Celinda Lake explains who they are, and what it would take to get them back to the polls in the 2026 midterms – and in 2028. Also: a suggestion for summer reading: M: Son of the Century is a 750-page historical novel about the…

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Episode 146: Thelma and Louise with Jacki Antonovich and Lauren MacIvor Thompson 1:17:49

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This week we return to the vault to bring you Ridley Scott's unexpected western masterpiece: Thelma and Louise.By Jason Herbert

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The Power of Crystal-Infused Skincare: How QARTZ Organics is Elevating Beauty Rituals with Energy & Intention 25:41

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Send us a text In this inspiring episode, we sit down with the founder of QARTZ Organics, the groundbreaking skincare brand revolutionizing beauty with crystal-infused formulations and high-vibrational ingredients. Discover the powerful story behind the brand’s origin and how it blends ancient holistic wisdom with modern science to transform your s…

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Speculative Whiteness Part 2: Alt-Right Nerd with Dr. Jordan S. Carroll 22:13

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In the second part of our column about the alt-right and Speculative Fiction fandom, we discuss the right wing and fandom. Alan and Jordan discuss why nerds/geeks are easy pickings for the alt-right, neurodiversity, eugenics, how the right wing uses fandom, Sad Puppies, Robert Heinlien, and much more.…

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From Musk to Mamdani: Maurice Mitchell; How Organizers Win: Michael Ansara 51:59

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There’s trouble in Trump world: Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, is launching a Third Party to challenge Trump’s Republicans in the midterms and maybe in 2028. Maurice Mitchell, national director of the Working Families Party, explains why Musk will fail - and how Mamdani succeeded at winning the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City. Al…

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Episode 145: The Running Man with Craig Bruce Smith and Robert Greene II 1:16:03

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This week Craig Bruce Smith and Robert Greene II join in to talk about our favorite dystopian films, why this film slips under the radar, and what it was like when Craign recently met Arnold himself.By Jason Herbert

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Unlock Your Superpower: Productivity, Purpose & Profits with Dr. Christiane Schroeter 36:04

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Send us a text Join bestselling author, professor, and Top 1% podcast host Dr. Christiane Schroeter for powerhouse conversations on how to grow a purpose-driven business without burnout. With her Ph.D. in Health Economics and award-winning research in entrepreneurship, marketing, and wellness, Christiane blends science-backed strategies with real-w…

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Maya Lau on ‘Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story’ 1:07:33

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Larry is joined by journalist Maya Lau to discuss her latest podcast, Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story, currently streaming on Apple Podcasts. They begin their conversation by describing the story and subsequent legacy of Charles Ponzi, an Italian immigrant who, in 1920, defrauded his "investors" of the modern equivalent of a quarter of a billio…

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Stopping ICE in LA: Mark Rosenbaum; Epstein and Trump: Harold Meyerson; Birthright Citizenship: David Cole 58:24

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A federal court in LA has ordered ICE to stop arresting people because they look Latino—because that's racial discrimination, and it's unconstitutional. Mark Rosenbaum of Public Counsel explains. Also, MAGA has accepted every one of Trump's lies, until the Jeffrey Epstein files—what makes this one different? Harold Meyerson explains. Plus: Trump’s …

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Episode 144: Superman (2025) with John Wyatt Greenlee, Colin Colbourn, and Alan Malfavon 1:18:41

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This week John Wyatt Greenlee, Colin Colbourn, and Alan Malfavon flyover to talk about James Gunn’s Superman, the need for heroes in everyday lives, and casting the rest of the DCU. About our guests: Alan Malfavon is Assistant Professor of History at California State University San Marcos. His first book, Men of the Leeward Port: Veracruz’s Afro-De…

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Episode 143: A Human History of the Sahara Desert with Dr. Judith Scheele 54:47

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This week social anthropologist Dr. Judith Scheele joins in from France to talk about her decades of research into the diverse and fascinating peoples and places of the Sahara Desert. About our guest: Judith Scheele is professor of social anthropology at the École des hautes études en sciences sociales (School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sci…

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Episode 142: Seven Years of Historians At The Movies 22:27

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Looking back at the last seven years of HATM, along with my plans for the future.

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Nate Jackson on 'Nate Jackson: Super Funny' 1:18:39

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Larry is joined by comedian Nate Jackson to talk about his new Netflix special ‘Nate Jackson: Super Funny’. They begin their conversation by examining the different ways that comedians develop relationships with an audience and sharing how they each mentally process jokes while they're performing. Nate then details how he became a comedian and the …

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Trump vs. LA: Harold Meyerson; Musk & Technocracy: Jill Lepore: 'Creation Lake': Rachel Kushner 58:34

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Trump’s ICE is attacking undocumented people in LA County because there are a lot of them -- maybe a million, out of a total of almost 5 million Latinos, and also because LA is one of the most Democratic counties in the country. And LA has a big and militant alliance of immigrants rights groups that are fighting Trump. Harold Meyerson will explain …

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Healing After Betrayal: How Kristin Duncombe Turned Trauma Into Truth 47:28

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Send us a text What happens when the system protects the predator instead of the victims? In this gripping episode, we’re joined by Kristin Louise Duncombe — licensed therapist, life coach, and bestselling author of OBJECT, a chilling true crime memoir that exposes how the U.S. government shielded a serial pedophile for over 30 years. Kristin opens…

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Episode 141: F1 with Dr. Sarah Myers and Dr. Colin Colbourn 1:13:19

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This week, two of my favorite people in the world join in to talk about Brad Pitt’s new film, F1 while they try to convert me into a Formula One racing fan. Ladies and Gentlemen, let’s start our engines.

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Justice in Fiction with Malka Older 59:21

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In this episode, Alan and Cat talk to writer, aid worker, and sociologist Malka Older. They discuss new installments of The Investigations of Mossa and Pleiti, developing characters over the course of multiple books, exploring different forms of governance, writing mysteries, neurodiversity, Sherlock Holmes, Global Voices, justice in fiction, and m…

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Morning Routines, Mindset & Millionaire Habits: Dr. Jacopo Iasiello on Becoming Healthy, Rich & Happy 19:59

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Send us a text What does it take to become healthy, rich, and truly happy? In today’s powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Jacopo Iasiello—CEO of Luxury and Wealth Group, entrepreneur, international speaker, and creator of the M.P.B.E. method. From growing up in Naples, Italy, to building a global business rooted in mindset and discipline, Jacopo…

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Elizabeth Wagmeister on the Diddy Trial 54:30

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Larry is joined by reporter and journalist Elizabeth Wagmeister to talk about her experiences covering the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs federal criminal case for CNN. They begin their conversation by shining a light on the atmosphere both inside and outside the courtroom, and detailing the individual charges being brought against Combs. They then examine the…

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The Dems After the Trump Budget Bill: Harold Meyerson; Mamdani's Victory: Bhaskar Sunkara; Harvard v. Trump: E.J. Dionne 59:16

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Now that Republicans have done immense damage to working class and poor people, the Democrats are mobilizing to win the House next year and possibly also the Senate - Harold Meyerson comments. Plus: The surprise victory of democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani in New York City’s Democratic mayor primary over a well-funded establishment candidate show…

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How to Speak with Presence: Mindfulness, Ego, and the Power of Conscious Communication with Alan Carroll 49:12

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Send us a text In this thought-provoking episode, Educational Psychologist and founder of Alan Carroll & Associates, Alan Carroll, shares how mindfulness and transcendental psychology can help us overcome ego-based suffering, elevate our communication skills, and reconnect with our deeper consciousness. With over 30 years of experience teaching peo…

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Episode 140: American Mythmaking on Film: The Patriot with Craig Bruce Smith and Robert Greene II 1:30:30

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We're enjoying the holiday this week so we thought we'd bring one back from the vault. This week Dr. Craig Bruce Smith and Dr. Robert Greene II and I talk about Mel Gibson's The Patriot, the role of constructed memory in national identity, and the ethics of making historical dramas.

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Unfiltered Healing & Mental Health Truths with Zulma Williams, The Swearing Therapist 47:08

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Send us a text Zulma Beatriz Williams, LCSW, known online as The Swearing Therapist, joins us for a raw, unfiltered, and empowering conversation on what healing actually looks like. A breast cancer survivor, founder of Dragonfly Therapy Services, and host of her own podcast, Zulma opens up about breaking stigmas in mental health, the power of showi…

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The Supremes Back Trump: Harold Meyerson; How E. Jean Carroll Beat Trump; 2024 Autopsies: Steve Phillips 57:21

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The Supreme Court has issued a major victory for Trump, ending the ability of judges to issue nationwide injunctions – Harold Meyerson comments. Also: Donald Trump, found guilty of sexual assault and defamation, owes E. Jean Carroll $88 million. She explains how she beat him in court, twice, proving that he attacked her in a Bergdorf dressing room …

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Eating Disorder Myths, Mistakes, and What Actually Works | With Jessica Setnick 41:03

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Send us a text What does effective eating disorder treatment really look like? In this powerful episode, renowned expert Jessica Setnick, MS, RD shares game-changing insights from over two decades in the field. Known for her Eating Disorders Boot Camp and dynamic presentations around the world, Jessica breaks down the biggest mistakes providers mak…

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Episode 139: Black Hawk Down with Dr. Jonathan Carroll 1:52:26

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This week military historian Dr. Jonathan Carroll drops in to talk about Black Hawk Down and his new book Beyond Black Hawk Down: Intervention, Nation-Building, and Insurgency in Somalia, 1992-1995. About our guest: Jonathan Carroll is a former officer in the Irish Defence Forces who earned a PhD from Texas A&M University. He is an associate profes…

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Episode 138: The Comanches Are Coming! 29:49

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Talking about my weekend trip with Comanche youths, along with some of my experiences with the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, the Kiowa Tribe, and the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes.

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Bailey's Books: Left Field Books 14:52

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In this episode Alan reviews (books linked below): Cholorophilia by Christina Jurado, Translated by Sue Burke, published by Apex Books 2025 Queen Bess: A Tudor Come to Save America by Maria Vetrano, published by Regalo Press 2024 Where the Dead Brides Gather by Nuzo Onoh, published by Titan Books 2024 Luna by Allen Stroud published by Flame Tree Pr…

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How to Break the Trauma Cycle and Reclaim Your Power | Nicole Richardson, LMFT on Nourished Inside Out 42:47

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Send us a text In this heart-opening episode of Nourished Inside Out, I sit down with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Nicole Richardson to unpack the real work of building and sustaining healthy relationships, starting with ourselves. With deep experience in trauma, the criminal justice system, and child protective services, Nicole brings wi…

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Alex Thompson on ‘Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again’ 1:03:18

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Larry is joined by journalist Alex Thompson from Axios to discuss the new book he coauthored with CNN’s Jake Tapper, ‘Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, It’s Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again.’ They begin their conversation by analyzing the personal history between Joe Biden and Barack Obama and breaking down how the elements o…

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Trump and LA: Harold Meyerson; After 'No Kings': Leah Greenberg; the Medicaid Cuts: Ai-jen Poo 56:49

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Trump's deportation plans have always faced a contradiction: he couldn't deport millions of immigrants without crippling essential industries and Republican business whose owners supported him. So Trump started granting exceptions; but that was before Saturday, the biggest one-day political protest in American history, protesting against him. On th…

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From Fear to Fearless: with Rhonda Britten on Rewriting the “Not Good Enough” Narrative 45:04

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Send us a text What if your fear wasn’t the enemy—but the doorway to your freedom? In this powerful episode of Nourished Inside Out, Aneta sits down with Rhonda Britten—Emmy Award-winner, 4x bestselling author of Fearless Living, and the world’s first televised life coach—to break down the neuroscience of fear and how to finally move past the “not …

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The Princess Bride with John Wyatt Greenlee, Elizabeth Andersen, and Jillian Forsberg 1:41:23

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This week John Wyatt Greenlee returns as guest host and he’s looking for a six fingered man.By Jason Herbert

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How to Reconnect When You’re Drifting Apart — With Couples Therapist Dr. Liz Polinsky 39:56

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Send us a text Struggling to feel truly connected in your relationship? In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Dr. Elizabeth "Liz" Polinsky, a Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist, to explore how couples can rebuild emotional intimacy, improve communication, and reignite connection—even after years of feeling distant. With her unique …

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Functional Wellness Backed by Science: How Zoa Conner Helps You Reclaim Your Energy & Joy 38:13

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Send us a text In this deeply inspiring episode of Nourished Inside Out, Aneta sits down with Zoa Conner, a brilliant Physics PhD and holistic wellness retreat leader — to explore what it really means to feel better, not older. Zoa shares how she blends science, intuition, and personalized lifestyle guidance to help you feel energized, calm, and ca…

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Saturday's 'Day of Defiance': Ezra Levin; National Guard in LA: Harold Meyerson; Trump & Woodrow Wilson: Adam Hochschild 57:38

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With tanks rolling down the street in DC on Saturday and troops being deployed to LA, it’s never been more important to come together in nonviolent action to exercise our First Amendment right to peaceful protest. That’s what the organization Indivisible says about Saturday’s National Day of Defiance – the nationwide “No Kings” protests – go to nok…

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Episode 136: Diggstown and How Boxing became a Battleground for Black Manhood with Dr. Lou Moore 1:07:10

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This week, our friend Dr Lou Moore drops in to talk about Diggstown and his work tracing black boxing from the end of the Civil War into the 20th century.By Jason Herbert

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Horror and Solarpunk: How different are they? with Susan Kaye Quinn, Maurice Broaddus, and Paul Jessup 58:19

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In this mash-up column, Paul Jessup, of Fear is the Fire That Lights the Heart, and our own Alan Bailey along with guests Maurice Broaddus, and Susan Kaye Quinn explore the differences and simularities between the genre of horror and the subgenre of Solarpunk and come to some very surprising conclusions. We discuss community, resiliance, Weird fict…

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How Holistic Nutrition Healed Her Depression: Jayne Reynolds on Food, Mental Health & Finding Hope Naturally 48:50

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Send us a text Jayne Reynolds is not your average mental health advocate. She’s a Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist®, Certified Nutrition Recovery Coach, and Amen Clinics Certified Brain Health Professional — but her real superpower is hope. In this powerful episode of Nourished Inside Out, Jayne shares her raw and deeply personal journey throu…

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Joy Reid on 'The Joy Reid Show' 56:26

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Larry is joined by author, television host, and political commentator Joy Reid to discuss her new podcast, The Joy Reid Show. They begin their conversation by talking about why Joy left MSNBC and examining the state of cable news in modern culture. This leads to an analysis of the different ideological splits within the Republican Party and the cur…

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Congress and the Trump-Musk Feud: Harold Meyerson; Sixties New York: J. Hoberman; 2025 elections: John Nichols 58:08

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The Musk Report: The world's richest man and donor of the largest amount of money in the history of the world ever spent by one person on a US presidency. What will the Trump-Musk feud mean for Congress and the future of the GOP? Harold Meyerson comments. Also: Forget the midterms next year, at least for now. The fight against Trump runs through th…

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