Best Alex Rawlings Podcasts (2025)

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(ES) Jimmy and Alex Rawlings in Spanish My Polyglot PodCast 38:02

3d ago38:02

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If you haven't listened to it yet, here is your chance, Alex Rawlings in Spanish.

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U.S. Foreign Policy, Gaza Horrors, Multipolarity, & the War State w/ Alex Jordan & Courtney Rawlings 1:27:34

4d ago1:27:34

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On this edition of Parallax Views, Alex Jordan and Courtney Rawlings — hosts of the Quincy Institute’s foreign policy podcast Always at War — join the show for a hard-hitting conversation on some of the most urgent global issues. We discuss the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where starvation is setting in and U.S. politicians have failed to…

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The Dogs of Mariupol: Russia’s Invasion and the Forging of Ukraine’s Iron Generation w/ Tom Mutch 1:11:29

6h ago1:11:29

1:11:29

On this edition of Parallax Views, journalist and war correspondent Tom Mutch, author of The Dogs of Mariupol: The Invasion of Ukraine and the Future of War, joins the show to discuss his frontline reporting on the Russia–Ukraine war and the hard lessons of a conflict that continues to reshape global politics. We begin by revisiting the shocking fi…

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Blind Boys of Alabama on Christmas Music (Remixed) 51:44

6h ago51:44

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I think of this episode of Twelve Songs as a remix, a second pass at the same material with very different results. In 2003, The Blind Boys of Alabama recorded Go Tell it on the Mountain, an album of gospel and gospel-inflected Christmas music that Omnivore Recordings reissued in 2016. Last season, I talked to the Blind Boys' guitarist and musical …

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Vedapatha Paddhati, ( 4 core "paths" or techniques) an ancient Indian system of oral recitation, and adapts its principles for modern language learning 29:13

15h ago29:13

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The Show introduces Vedapatha Paddhati, an ancient Indian system of oral recitation, and adapts its principles for modern language learning. It outlines four core "paths" or techniques: Samhita-Patha (natural order), Pada-Patha (word-by-word isolation), Krama-Patha (pairing and linking), and Ghana-Patha (complex pattern manipulation). The article e…

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How AI and Product Strategy Are Reshaping Value Creation 26:43

4d ago26:43

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Guest: David Rowley, Operating Partner at Diversis Capital Host: Alex Rawlings Topic: Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, and the Evolving Role of the Operating Partner 🔍 Episode Overview: In this episode, Alex Rawlings is joined by David Rowley, Operating Partner at Diversis Capital, to explore how private equity can drive value creation th…

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Hinglish - echoing from Mumbai's streets to Bollywood's biggest hits 4:26

4d ago4:26

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(Audio in Hinglish) Ever wondered what that fluid, lively language is, echoing from Mumbai's streets to Bollywood's biggest hits? It's Hinglish, a dynamic linguistic fusion that's reshaping communication in India and beyond. A Hybrid Powerhouse: Hinglish isn't broken English; it's a hybridized language. It’s where the global influence of English me…

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Gaza: Headlines vs. Reality 29:00

7d ago29:00

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In this episode of Always at War, hosts Courtney Rawlings and Alex Jordan discuss how the headlines about Gaza in most mainstream U.S. media outlets have consistently obfuscated the reality of Israel's genocidal campaign, and downplayed America's role in enabling and defending Israeli war crimes. ### Why is America seemingly always at war? Join the…

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"Cumbia Navideñas" with É Arenas 1:01:39

7d ago1:01:39

1:01:39

Eduardo Arenas surprised me in the first moments of this week's interview when he revealed that Chicano Batman had played its last gig for now and might be done. He played bass in the band since its start in 2008, and he reflects not on his band specifically but how musicians grow apart. As É Arenas, he has recorded at least one Christmas song a ye…

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Hinglish, el Spanglish y el Portuñol son lenguajes híbridos 6:08

8d ago6:08

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Como ya hemos hablado, el Hinglish, el Spanglish y el Portuñol son todos ejemplos de mezclas lingüísticas o lenguajes híbridos, donde elementos de dos o más idiomas se entrelazan [74, Conversation History]. Son como "alfombras de lenguas" porque tejen palabras y expresiones de diferentes orígenes. El Hinglish, según nuestras fuentes, es una combina…

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Zero Dark Gaza: Casey-Tyler, McNally Capital, and the Militarized Aid Complex w/ Jack Poulson 56:00

10d ago56:00

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In this explosive episode of Parallax Views, investigative journalist Jack Poulson joins host J.G. Michael to uncover the shadowy post-retirement career of Michael Anne Casey-Tyler, a former CIA official alleged to be one of the real-life inspirations behind Jessica Chastain’s character “Maya” in Zero Dark Thirty. She's also for her controversial r…

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Why Founders Are Saying No to Buyouts — Hidden River’s Game-Changing Capital Strategy 18:40

11d ago18:40

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🎙️ The Private Equity Podcast — Episode with Graham Bachman, Hidden River Strategic Capital Guest: Graham Bachman, Managing Director & Head of Business Development at Hidden River Strategic Capital Host: Alex Rawlings In this episode of The Private Equity Podcast, Alex Rawlings is joined by Graham Bachman, who shares how Hidden River Strategic Capi…

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Epstein Luncheon Attendee Argues It Was an Intelligence Op Honey Trap w/ Eric Margolis 48:57

11d ago48:57

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On this edition of Parallax Views, journalist Eric Margolis returns to discuss his articles "The Honey Trap on East 71st" and, more recently, "The Epstein Scandal". Margolis recounts his experience at a luncheon hosted by Epstein at his palatial residence on East 71st Street in New York City. Margolis was offered a 'massage' soon after arriving at …

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Brand New MyPolyglot -Episode (feat. Jimmy Mello) 10:30

12d ago10:30

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Brand New MyPolyglot -Episode (feat. Jimmy Mello)

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HINGLISH - PerryFlix Presents: The Pukka Hinglish Revolution with PerryFlix Short Stories – Now Streaming on Spotify! 29:36

14d ago29:36

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Get ready for a literary hungama unlike any other! PerryFlix is thrilled to announce the super launch of its groundbreaking "PerryFlix Short Stories" book series, pioneering didactic tales crafted in Hinglish! These stories are designed for both international learners struggling with initial Hindi, and native speakers seeking what sounds most pract…

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Hulk Hogan & the Myths and Realities of Pro Wrestling History w/ Matt Farmer 1:02:16

14d ago1:02:16

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👉 Pitch in on Patreon and fuel the future of free-thinking conversations. In the wake of Hulk Hogan’s death, this episode of Parallax Views looks past the familiar WWE narrative to uncover the real history of professional wrestling’s popularity—before, during, and after Hulkamania. Wrestling historian Matt Farmer joins us to explore the career of H…

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Demystifying New Hollywood: Capitalism & Film Production in 1960s/1970s American Cinema w Matthew Ellis 1:34:41

14d ago1:34:41

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👉 Pitch in on Patreon and fuel the future of free-thinking conversations. On this edition of Parallax Views, Matthew Ellis, a senior instructor in Portland State University's film and media studies program, joins the show to discuss, and more specifically demystify, the much celebrated "New Hollywood" period of American cinema. Don't be mistaken, t…

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A Report on Last Month's BRICS Summit w/ Michael Fox 1:01:38

15d ago1:01:38

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👉 Pitch in on Patreon and fuel the future of free-thinking conversations. On this edition of Parallax Views, we dive deep into the 17th BRICS summit, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 6–7, 2025. BRICS—originally made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—is an bloc of emerging economies seeking to build an alternative to the U.S…

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(In Japanese) JP - Patrick Lencastre e Haika Yamamoto (from our files) 19:01

15d ago19:01

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After MyPolyglot Podcast Language Challenge Patrick Lencastre interviewed for the second time the great singer Haikaa Yamamoto, but now in Japanese. During the interview Haikaa sang live! It was nice! Enjoy it and share it! Disclaimer – About These Episodes Some of the episodes featured in My Polyglot Podcast were recorded many years ago — before p…

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(EN) Ziad Fazah Finally Breaks His Silence – The Truth Behind Viva el Lunes 58:57

15d ago58:57

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Jimmy Mello & Ziad Fazah After watching some recent videos revisiting Ziad Fazah, I was finally able to recover two lost interviews from over 10 years ago. These conversations were nearly gone forever, but now they're back — and ready to shed light on long-standing questions. This is from a time when podcasts were still just audio files made to be …

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(DE) Patrick Lencastre & katja (Deutsch für Euch) 30:07

15d ago30:07

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A vintage talk: Patrick Lencastre & katja (Deutsch für Euch) This week we have an Extra Special Guest Episode. Patrick Lencastre interviews Katjia from Deutsch für euch. During this interview in German, they talked about: * How to learn German. * The best methods to imcrease vocabulary * The hard parts of German * About the culture in Germany * How…

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(PT-BR) MyPolyglot - "Old" Interview Jimmy Mello and Jan Van de Aa 32:08

15d ago32:08

32:08

From old and lost seasons of MyPolyglot Podcast: Jimmy Mello and Jan van de aa

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Donna Summer for Disco and Christmas 49:43

15d ago49:43

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Donna Summer has been a fascination of mine because she was on the cutting edge of electronic dance music, but since "I Feel Love" and other forays into early electronic music were produced by the legendary Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte, it isn't clear what role she played in her sound. Last season I talked to songwriter Bruce Sudano about that…

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The Final Cut: Film Analysis w/ Albert Lanier 1:17:06

16d ago1:17:06

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On this episode of Parallax Views, J.G. Michael is joined by writer and self-described film analyst Albert Lanier to discuss his work on the blog The Final Cut and his Retro Reviews website. We kick things off by exploring why Albert prefers the term “film analyst” over “movie reviewer,” delving into what it means to engage deeply with cinema rathe…

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Aprenda Inglês Lendo em voz alta -PerryFlix - Short Stories (New Mello Method) 6:25

16d ago6:25

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Cansado de aprender idiomas com gramática chata e listas de vocabulário que você esquece? Descubra o PerryFlix e o Mello Method – uma forma revolucionária de dominar idiomas! Chega de regras secas. Com a gente, você aprende lendo e se emocionando com histórias cativantes, com personagens e tramas que ficam na sua memória. O segredo é simples e pode…

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EN- Languages? Why aren't they telling you about that might be essential? 14:48

17d ago14:48

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Welcome to MyPolyglot — hosted by Jimmy Mello, founder of the world's largest polyglot community. With over 30 years of teaching and learning experience, Jimmy shares practical language insights, honest reflections, and proven methods. No gimmicks — just real stories, tools, and guidance to help you find your path to language fluency. Learn. Teach.…

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From Army Officer to PE CEO: 4 Mistakes Killing Portfolio Performance (Otis Spencer) 31:09

18d ago31:09

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The Private Equity Podcast – Show Notes Guest: Otis Spencer Host: Alex Rawlings Episode Title: Lessons in Leadership: From Army Logistics to PE Operating Partner & CEO Success 🎙 Episode Overview: In this episode, Otis Spencer, a former U.S. Army logistics officer turned private equity operating partner and CEO, shares a compelling journey of leader…

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Método de Aprender inglês (ou qualquer idioma) Vedapatha Paddhati (वेदपाठपद्धतिः) 6:29

18d ago6:29

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Com base na aula completa fornecida e em nossa conversa, o material apresenta uma abordagem inovadora para a exploração comparativa de idiomas, como inglês, português e espanhol, inspirada nos princípios da Vedapatha Paddhati (वेदपाठपद्धतिः) A Vedapatha Paddhati é um sistema védico ancestral de recitação oral, originalmente desenvolvido para preser…

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Hindi often acts as the "matrix language" (is it being a Fake Polyglot? check it out at Amazon "Confessions of a Fake (fake) Polyglot) 24:36

19d ago24:36

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Hinglish is as a vibrant, dynamic linguistic fusion that is reshaping communication in India and beyond . It's a hybridized language where English and Hindi meet, with English words often "peppered" into Hindi, Urdu, or Punjabi structures, especially in India. Its widespread popularity is largely attributed to mass media, including advertising jing…

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PerryFlix - Short Stories Embark on a Time-Traveling Adventure and Master a New Language with PerryFlix! 27:31

19d ago27:31

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Embark on a Time-Traveling Adventure and Master a New Language with PerryFlix! Get ready to dive into the thrilling universe of "El Medallón y el Espejo", a captivating story from PerryFlix, designed to make language learning an immersive experience. Follow Perry Aurelian, a time traveler who mysteriously appears in Gliwice, Poland, in the pivotal …

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Trump vs. Putin?, Multipolarity, U.S. Foreign Policy, & the Russia-Ukraine War w/ George Beebe 50:08

21d ago50:08

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On this edition of Parallax Views, George Beebe — Director of Grand Strategy at the Quincy Institute, former director of the CIA's Russia analysis, and a former staff advisor on Russia matters to Vice President Dick Cheney — about the shifting architecture of global power and its impact on U.S. foreign policy. We begin by unpacking the rise of mult…

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A Culture of Empire | Always at War x American Prestige 44:46

21d ago44:46

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In this episode of Always at War, hosts Courtney Rawlings and Alex Jordan are joined by American Prestige's Daniel Bessner to discuss how Americans have come to understand — and however begrudgingly, accept — the costs and consequences of our nation’s military empire. ### Why is America seemingly always at war? Join the Quincy Institute’s Courtney …

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Porcupine Tree's Steven Wilson on AI And Christmas 1:09:12

22d ago1:09:12

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A new season of Twelve Songs begins with a conversation that is, frankly, more about AI—artificial intelligence—than it is Christmas music, but since we’re six months from the holiday, it seems like a good time for this conversation. Last year, I interviewed Steven Wilson of the British prog rock band Porcupine Tree about “December Skies,” a song h…

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Confissões de um falso poliglota - como convencer as pessoas que não falo todas as línguas do mundo 5:42

22d ago5:42

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Bem-vindos ao Podcast MyPoliglot! Junte-se a Jimmy Mello, autor do livro "Confissões de um falso poliglota - como convencer as pessoas que não falo todas as línguas do mundo", enquanto ele mergulha no fascinante e muitas vezes incompreendido universo do aprendizado de idiomas. Para saber mais sobre seu trabalho, visite www.jimmymello.com. Neste epi…

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Confessions of a Fake Polyglot: How to Convince People I Don’t Speak Every Language in the World (Feat.: The book itself) (EN) 29:05

23d ago29:05

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Welcome to the MyPolyglot Podcast! Join Jimmy Mello, author of "Confessions of a Fake Polyglot: How to Convince People I Don’t Speak Every Language in the World", as he delves into the fascinating and often misunderstood world of language learning. You can learn more at www.jimmymello.com. In this episode, we explore the provocative label of "fake …

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Trump, MAGA, and the Epstein Cover-Up w/ Lev Parnas 56:30

24d ago56:30

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👉 Pitch in on Patreon and fuel the future of free-thinking conversations. On this episode of Parallax Views, J.G. spoke with Lev Parnas—former Trump insider turned whistleblower—for an unfiltered conversation about Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, and the transactional world of MAGA politics. For many, Parnas is a controversial figure. Some hail him …

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From Investor to Operator: Hard Truths from 35 Years in Private Equity with Matthew Kearney 32:41

25d ago32:41

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🎙️ The Private Equity Podcast – Essentials for Investors with Matthew Kearney This episode is packed with pragmatic advice and “growth hacks for operators” – get your pen ready. ⏱️ Episode Highlights & Timestamps: 00:03 – Introduction Meet Matthew Kearney: 35 years in private equity, from 3i to operating partner and PE-backed CEO. 01:07 – From 3i t…

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Will Epstein Break MAGA? + Trump's Police State w/ Chris Lehmann 41:41

29d ago41:41

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👉 Pitch in on Patreon and fuel the future of free-thinking conversations. On this edition of Parallax Views, Chris Lehmann, D.C. Bureau Chief at The Nation, joins the program to unpack the unraveling of Trump’s deep‑state narratives — and how it could spark fractures within his own movement. At the heart of our conversation: Trump’s handling of the…

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Trump, the Epstein Files, and the Right-Wing Noise Machine w/ Klaus Marre 48:13

29d ago48:13

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👉 Pitch in on Patreon and fuel the future of free-thinking conversations. On this edition of Parallax Views, journalist Klaus Marre—senior editor for Politics and director of the Mentor Apprentice Program at WhoWhatWhy—joins the show to explore rising tensions inside the MAGA movement over the Jeffrey Epstein scandal and whether it could spark a ki…

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Trump's Big Beautiful Bill, Mamdani's Win, & How the Status Quo Rigs the Market w/ Dean Baker 1:25:29

1M ago1:25:29

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👉 Pitch in on Patreon and fuel the future of free-thinking conversations. On this edition of Parallax Views, the Center for Economic and Policy Research's Dean Baker, author of the "Beat the Press" blog at the aforementioned CEPR, joins the program to discuss President Donald Trump's Big Beautiful Bill, Zohran Mamdani's Mayoral primary win against …

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Techno-Oligarchs and the New Eugenics w/ Joel Kotkin 52:07

1M ago52:07

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👉 Pitch in on Patreon and fuel the future of free-thinking conversations. On this edition of Parallax Views, urban theorist Joel Kotkin, author of The New Class Conflict and The Coming of Neo-Feudalism: A Warning to the Global Middle Class, to discuss his provocative UnHerd article, "Beware the New Eugenics." Together, they explore how today’s tech…

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How your competitors are using AI in the Private Equity industry with Greg Nieuwenhuys 31:21

1M ago31:21

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Guest: Greg Nieuwenhuys – Private Equity Advisor, Chairman & AI Expert Topic: Unlocking Generative AI for Private Equity & Portfolio Companies 🔹 Intro & Background (0:00 – 2:00) Greg shares his 20+ years in PE-backed consumer goods: Baver (Netherlands), Cotterdardoor (UK), Mammoth, Wattbike, and No-Door. Passion for AI began two years ago, driven b…

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From ‘Total Obliteration’ to Total Confusion: Decoding Trump’s Iran Strike Claims w/ Paul R. Pillar 52:53

1M ago52:53

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👉 Pitch in on Patreon and fuel the future of free-thinking conversations. In this episode of Parallax Views, former senior CIA analyst and national security expert Paul R. Pillar returns to break down his latest article, “Trump’s use and misuse of Iran intel,” published in Responsible Statecraft. We explore how the Trump administration clashed with…

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Iran Regime Change...Again? 27:35

1M ago27:35

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Courtney and Alex discuss America's long and sordid history of pursuing regime change around the world in light of the recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran, which triggered bipartisan calls from Washington for the Trump administration to try and topple the government in Tehran. ### Why is America seemingly always at war? Join the Quincy Institute’s Court…

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Squid Game Gaza? Israel, U.S. Contractors, & the GHF Scandal w/ Stavroula Pabst 46:32

1M ago46:32

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👉 Pitch in on Patreon and fuel the future of free-thinking conversations. On this edition of Parallax Views, we examine how the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF)—an Israeli-backed and U.S.-funded aid initiative—is being accused of turning famine relief in Gaza into a real-life Squid Game. The allegation is disturbing: a chilling “Red Light, Green …

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Investing in the hospitality industry with Nate Edgerly 29:49

1M ago29:49

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In this insightful episode, Nate Edgerly, CEO of Enzo Group Inc., discusses his journey from CPA at PricewaterhouseCoopers to a seasoned private equity investor and executive leader in the hospitality industry. Nate shares valuable insights on leadership, long-term investing, and what makes hospitality businesses thrive or fail. Key Takeaways: Nate…

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A Shared Sorrow: Reckoning with War, Memory, and Greater America w/ Viet Thanh Nguyen 43:49

1M ago43:49

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🎙️ 4TH OF JULY SPECIAL 👉 Pitch in on Patreon and fuel the future of free-thinking conversations. On this edition of Parallax Views, acclaimed author and Pulitzer Prize–winner Viet Thanh Nguyen, author fo the hit novel The Sympathizer, joins us to discuss his powerful new essay in The Nation, “Greater America Has Been Exporting Disunion for Decades.…

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The Meaning of Zohran Mamdani's Victory + The Anti-Human Ideology of Peter Thiel w/ Jeet Heer 1:00:53

1M ago1:00:53

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🎙️ MEGA-DROP FOR MEDIA THAT MATTERS Four episodes. One day. Zero corporate backing. This is independent media at work — and we need your help to keep it going. 👉 Pitch in on Patreon and fuel the future of free-thinking conversations. On this episode of Parallax Views, Jeet Heer, National Affairs correspondent for The Nation, joins us to unpack the …

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Trump, the Imperial Presidency, and How the Bush & Biden Administrations Got Us Here w/ James Bovard 1:02:23

1M ago1:02:23

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🎙️ MEGA-DROP FOR MEDIA THAT MATTERS Four episodes. One day. Zero corporate backing. This is independent media at work — and we need your help to keep it going. 👉 Pitch in on Patreon and fuel the future of free-thinking conversations. On this edition of Parallax Views, libertarian author and critic James Bovard joins J.G. Michael to unpack Donald Tr…

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Israel-Iran "Ceasefire" Fragility, Israel's Emasculation Strategy, & the Gulf States w/ James Dorsey 55:36

1M ago55:36

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Note: There's a little bit of crackle in the audio in this episode. Attempts were made to remove crackle as much as possible, but it remains at some point. Hopefully it does not pose too much of a problem for listening. 🎙️ MEGA-DROP FOR MEDIA THAT MATTERS Four episodes. One day. Zero corporate backing. This is independent media at work — and we nee…

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