Best Constructed Criticism Network Podcasts (2025)

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"Protecting The Israelis" - CIA Whistleblower Claims Trump BLOCKED Epstein List To Protect Israel 8:42

27m ago8:42

8:42

John Kiriakou calls Epstein a textbook Mossad access agent used to compromise elites. He breaks down Trump’s hesitation, Bondi’s deflection, and how foreign intel uses people like Epstein for leverage. Hidden files, missing footage, and deep state implications are all on the table.

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"John Brennan Is A BAD Guy" - CIA Whistleblower John Kiriakou EXPOSES Former Director’s Secrets 7:39

3h ago7:39

7:39

Patrick Bet-David sits down with CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou to unpack the alleged Epstein cover-up and new FBI criminal investigations into Brennan and Comey, including how Brennan rose through the CIA by pushing torture and crushing enemies.

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Jyotsna G. Singh, "Shakespeare and Postcolonial Theory" (Bloomsbury, 2019) 1:16:46

16h ago1:16:46

1:16:46

My guest today is Jyotsna Singh, Professor Emerita of English at Michigan State University. She has written numerous books including Colonial Narratives/Cultural Dialogues: “Discovery” of India in the Language of Colonialism (Routledge), and The Weyward Sisters: Shakespeare and Feminist Politics (Blackwell), which is co-authored with Dympna Callagh…

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"Death To America DOESN'T Mean What You Think" - Iran President EXPOSED In Tucker Softball Interview 32:26

22h ago32:26

32:26

The PBD Podcast reacts to Tucker Carlson’s controversial interview with the Iranian president, sparking debate about “Death to America,” media responsibility, Middle East influence, and whether Tucker gave Iran a propaganda platform. The panel explores Qatar’s soft power, potential foreign influence on American creators, and the danger of naïve aud…

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"Musk Is OFF THE RAILS!" - Trump TORCHES Elon’s ‘America Party’ Power Grab 27:45

1h ago27:45

27:45

Elon Musk is reportedly planning a third-party presidential bid following his tumultuous exit from the Trump administration. Pat and the Home Team break down what’s motivating Elon and the uphill battle of establishing a viable third party in the United States.

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"Trump's BIGGEST Fumble" - Epstein's Client List NEVER EXISTED According To Patel & Bondi BOMBSHELL 34:11

15h ago34:11

34:11

The PBD Podcast reacts to the DOJ and FBI declaring there’s no Epstein client list, confirming suicide. The hosts rip into missing footage, shifting narratives, and possible elite protection. Did the system cover up for the powerful? Who’s really conflicted—and who’s lying?

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Myles Lennon, "Subjects of the Sun: Solar Energy in the Shadows of Racial Capitalism" (Duke UP, 2025) 1:10:47

1d ago1:10:47

1:10:47

In the face of accelerating climate change, anticapitalist environmental justice activists and elite tech corporations increasingly see eye to eye. Both envision solar-powered futures where renewable energy redresses gentrification, systemic racism, and underemployment. However, as Myles Lennon argues in Subjects of the Sun: Solar Energy in the Sha…

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"Communist Jihad Sympathizer" - Is Zohran Mamdani NYC’s MOST DANGEROUS Mayoral Candidate? 14:01

21h ago14:01

14:01

Billionaire Bill Ackman backs NYC Mayor Adams to block socialist Zoran Mamdani, urging Cuomo to step aside. The PBD Podcast unpacks the political power plays, NYPD retirements, and what’s at stake as NYC faces a potential hard-left shift ahead of the 2025 mayoral election.

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John Eldevik, "Reading Prester John: Cultural Fantasy and Its Manuscript Contexts" (Arc Humanities Press, 2024) 36:26

4d ago36:26

36:26

Reading Prester John: Cultural Fantasy and its Manuscript Contexts by John Eldevik During the Middle Ages, many Europeans imagined that there existed a powerful and marvel-filled Christian realm beyond the lands of Islam ruled by a devout emperor they called “Priest John,” or “Prester John.” Spurred by a forged letter that mysteriously appeared aro…

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"Screaming For Leadership" - California Voters DEMAND New Home Construction Amid 2.5M Housing CRISIS 14:25

4d ago14:25

14:25

California voters rank housing as the top issue, demanding action on the affordability crisis. The PBD Podcast breaks down Newsom’s stalled leadership, environmental red tape, and how California’s housing failures are driving residents to leave the state in record numbers.

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Kevin Guyan, "Rainbow Trap: Queer Lives, Classifications and the Dangers of Inclusion" (Bloomsbury, 2025) 55:00

5d ago55:00

55:00

Rainbow Trap: Queer Lives, Classifications and the Dangers of Inclusion (Bloomsbury, 2025) by Dr. Kevin Guyan reveals how the fight for LGBTQ equalities in the UK is shaped – and constrained – by the classifications we encounter every day. Looking across six systems – the police and the recording of hate crimes; dating apps and digital desire; outn…

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"Lia Thomas Is A COWARD!" - Trump’s Title IX ORDER STRIPS Penn State Trans Swimmer Of Titles 11:17

5d ago11:17

11:17

Leah Thomas is stripped of women’s swimming titles after the University of Pennsylvania bows to Trump’s executive order banning biological men from competing in women’s sports. The PBD Podcast responds to the landmark reversal, the implications of Title IX, and the backlash from athletes and activists.…

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"The Mad Man Of New York" - Trump THREATENS To Deport Mamdani Over RADICAL Communist Views 19:04

5d ago19:04

19:04

Trump threatens to deport NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani over his anti-ICE stance, sparking backlash and debate over denaturalization laws, immigration, and ideology. The PBD Podcast unpacks the fiery exchange, political strategy, and cultural divide shaping America’s biggest city.

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"Guilty Of Being A Freak" - Diddy Found NOT GUILTY In Explosive Sex Trafficking Trial 22:15

5d ago22:15

22:15

The PBD Podcast covers the recent verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs case, with Patrick revisiting his earlier prediction that none of the charges would stick. Tom and Vinnie reflect on how, in high-profile cases involving horrific crimes, there rarely seems to be any real accountability.

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"Too Much Power In Hollywood" - Netflix DITCHES California For New Jersey Over HUGE Tax Breaks 13:10

5d ago13:10

13:10

New Jersey is making a bold comeback as a top film destination, with massive studio investments from Netflix, Lionsgate, and more. The PBD Podcast explores the state’s economic incentives, the return to its cinematic roots, and what this shift means for Hollywood’s future.

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"Concentration Camp For Brown People" - Alligator Alcatraz SLAMMED By UNHINGED Joy Reid 13:14

5d ago13:14

13:14

Trump tours the new “Alligator Alcatraz” migrant detention center in Florida’s Everglades—an isolated facility surrounded by swamps and wildlife. The PBD Podcast reacts to the stark visuals, political backlash, and media spin, including Joy Reid’s controversial “concentration camp” remark.

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Daanika Kamal, "Domestic Violence in Pakistan: The Legal Construction of 'Bad' and 'Mad' Women" (Oxford UP, 2025) 53:29

6d ago53:29

53:29

Pakistani women are increasingly pursuing legal avenues against acts of domestic violence. Their claims, however, are often dismissed through character allegations that label them as 'bad' women in need of control, or 'mad' women not to be trusted. Domestic Violence in Pakistan: The Legal Construction of 'Bad' and 'Mad' Women (Oxford University Pre…

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"The Ultimate Puppet Master" - Will Trump SPLIT Push Musk Into Third Party Game? 21:57

5d ago21:57

21:57

Trump hits record approval among Republicans, surpassing even Reagan, while Elon Musk flirts with third-party disruption. The PBD Podcast explores Musk’s political influence, the Libertarian Party’s pitch, and what happens when the world’s richest man feels betrayed by both sides of the aisle.

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"This Is Bullsh!t Negotiating" - Trump's Peace Deal TEETERS As Hamas Balks At Israel Ceasefire Deal 19:12

6d ago19:12

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Trump announces Israel has agreed to a 60-day ceasefire as pressure shifts to Hamas. The PBD Podcast breaks down the political theater, impossible conditions, Qatar’s role as Hamas's backer, and why dismantling a terror group built on ideology may be unrealistic. A raw take on Middle East “peace.”

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"Building The Antichrist's Kingdom" - Peter Thiel WARNS AI Could Usher In End Times 14:20

6d ago14:20

14:20

The Senate strips Trump's bill of its federal AI override as states push back on Silicon Valley lobbying. The PBD Podcast explores the risks of centralized AI control, Peter Thiel’s Antichrist warning, and the deeper spiritual and political battle over tech, truth, and individual rights.

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"Trump Is Betting On Growth!" - Big Beautiful Bill Sparks MELT DOWN Over Trump Tax Cuts 15:07

6d ago15:07

15:07

Trump’s $4.5 trillion “Big Beautiful Bill” brings major tax cuts, eliminates taxes on tips and overtime, and imposes work requirements on Medicaid. The PBD Podcast breaks down what’s in it, who benefits, who doesn’t, and whether it’s a bold bet on growth or a fast track to deeper national debt.

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Housing Laws 2025: What You Need to Know 24:21

6d ago24:21

24:21

Send us a text Podcast Intro Propstream PropStream is real estate data and analytics platform where investors can get an abundance of info . Support the showBy The Professionalist Real Estate Investing Podcast

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153: What Hannah Arendt Has to Teach Us about Anticipatory Despair (JP) 26:33

6d ago26:33

26:33

John recently published “Lying in Politics: Hannah Arendt’s Antidote to Anticipatory Despair" in Public Books. It makes the case against anticipatory despair in the face of the Trump administration's relentless campaign of lies, half-lies, bluster, and bullshit by turning for inspiration to his favorite political philosopher, Hannah Arendt. Half a …

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Angela Katrina Lewis-Maddox ed., "Disrupting Political Science: Black Women Reimagining the Discipline" (SUNY Press, 2025) 55:04

7d ago55:04

55:04

Political Scientist Angela K. Lewis-Maddox has pulled together an important and useful edited volume focusing on black women political scientists and their experiences in the discipline itself and in studying topics that include race and gender. Political Science, as a discipline, is a bit more than 100 years old, and studies politics, power, insti…

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"Protecting The Israelis" - CIA Whistleblower Claims Trump BLOCKED Epstein List To Protect Israel 8:42

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"John Brennan Is A BAD Guy" - CIA Whistleblower John Kiriakou EXPOSES Former Director’s Secrets 7:39

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Jyotsna G. Singh, "Shakespeare and Postcolonial Theory" (Bloomsbury, 2019) 1:16:46

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"Death To America DOESN'T Mean What You Think" - Iran President EXPOSED In Tucker Softball Interview 32:26

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"Musk Is OFF THE RAILS!" - Trump TORCHES Elon’s ‘America Party’ Power Grab 27:45

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"Trump's BIGGEST Fumble" - Epstein's Client List NEVER EXISTED According To Patel & Bondi BOMBSHELL 34:11

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Myles Lennon, "Subjects of the Sun: Solar Energy in the Shadows of Racial Capitalism" (Duke UP, 2025) 1:10:47

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"Communist Jihad Sympathizer" - Is Zohran Mamdani NYC’s MOST DANGEROUS Mayoral Candidate? 14:01

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John Eldevik, "Reading Prester John: Cultural Fantasy and Its Manuscript Contexts" (Arc Humanities Press, 2024) 36:26

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"Screaming For Leadership" - California Voters DEMAND New Home Construction Amid 2.5M Housing CRISIS 14:25

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Kevin Guyan, "Rainbow Trap: Queer Lives, Classifications and the Dangers of Inclusion" (Bloomsbury, 2025) 55:00

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"Lia Thomas Is A COWARD!" - Trump’s Title IX ORDER STRIPS Penn State Trans Swimmer Of Titles 11:17

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"The Mad Man Of New York" - Trump THREATENS To Deport Mamdani Over RADICAL Communist Views 19:04

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"Guilty Of Being A Freak" - Diddy Found NOT GUILTY In Explosive Sex Trafficking Trial 22:15

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"Too Much Power In Hollywood" - Netflix DITCHES California For New Jersey Over HUGE Tax Breaks 13:10

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"Concentration Camp For Brown People" - Alligator Alcatraz SLAMMED By UNHINGED Joy Reid 13:14

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Daanika Kamal, "Domestic Violence in Pakistan: The Legal Construction of 'Bad' and 'Mad' Women" (Oxford UP, 2025) 53:29

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"The Ultimate Puppet Master" - Will Trump SPLIT Push Musk Into Third Party Game? 21:57

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"This Is Bullsh!t Negotiating" - Trump's Peace Deal TEETERS As Hamas Balks At Israel Ceasefire Deal 19:12

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"Building The Antichrist's Kingdom" - Peter Thiel WARNS AI Could Usher In End Times 14:20

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"Trump Is Betting On Growth!" - Big Beautiful Bill Sparks MELT DOWN Over Trump Tax Cuts 15:07

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Housing Laws 2025: What You Need to Know 24:21

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153: What Hannah Arendt Has to Teach Us about Anticipatory Despair (JP) 26:33

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Angela Katrina Lewis-Maddox ed., "Disrupting Political Science: Black Women Reimagining the Discipline" (SUNY Press, 2025) 55:04

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