Best Frontline Policy Action Podcasts (2025)

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Return of the MEG 1:03:34

7d ago1:03:34

1:03:34

In the thrilling second instalment of our Megalodon series, PhD palaeontologist Jack Cooper returns to dive deeper into the legend and science of the Megalodon, debunking myths, exploring its extinction, and revealing what this ancient apex predator can teach us about modern shark conservation. Jack’s website: https://www.drjackacooper.com/ Support…

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THE SHARK FELON (A Presidential Pardon, Corruption & Why Saving Sharks Nearly Landed Me in Jail) 45:33

11d ago45:33

45:33

In today’s very special episode, I sit down with my partner, Tanner, to discuss how his attempt to save sharks and do the right thing nearly landed him in jail. We recorded this episode a week after learning that Tanner had been pardoned by President Donald Trump. In August 2020, Tanner Mansell, a crew member on a shark-diving charter boat off the …

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Have Shark Populations Boomed? 52:44

15d ago52:44

52:44

In this episode, we dive into the ongoing debate about whether shark populations are truly booming or if this claim is based on misconceptions. With growing concerns from fishermen, particularly in the U.S. and viral discussions on social media, we explore whether sharks are increasing in numbers or simply recovering to historical baseline levels. …

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Confessions of a Shark Tracker- Richard Fitzpatrick 1:01:42

27d ago1:01:42

1:01:42

This episode is ideal for anyone pursuing a career in marine biology as we sit down with Richard Fitzpatrick, an Australian marine biologist, award-winning cinematographer, and shark expert. Based in Queensland, he has spent decades studying marine life, particularly sharks and other large predators, contributing to scientific research and conserva…

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Did Social Media Screw Sharks? 42:07

1M ago42:07

42:07

Welcome back to Shark Stories! After a long break, join us for a good old-fashioned rant as I ask my social media following to tell me… has social media screwed our sharks? In this episode, I read your answers and give you my personal take on the issues. From redirecting shark videos to recreational shark fishing, has social media screwed our shark…

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Post-Election Analysis: Trump's Historic Victory 43:20

7M ago43:20

43:20

In this episode of the "From the Frontline" podcast, Cole Muzio discusses the election results, marking Donald Trump's return to the presidency as a historic comeback. He delves into the election dynamics, voter turnout, and Trump's triumph in all seven swing states. Cole provides an in-depth analysis of polling accuracy, the impact of VP picks, an…

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The Final Countdown: Election Eve Reflections 37:38

8M ago37:38

37:38

In this episode of "From the Frontline," Cole Muzio offers a detailed analysis and personal reflections on the eve of a historic election, marked by unique challenges and unprecedented scenarios. With a focus on the implications for Christian voters and the broader community, Muzio provides insights into the dynamics at play as former President Don…

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Staying Vigilant for Election Victory with Senator Jason Anavitarte 44:42

8M ago44:42

44:42

In this episode of "From the Frontline," we dive into the dynamics of the current presidential race, focusing on Donald Trump's increasing momentum. Cole Muzio is joined by State Senator Jason Anavitarte, discussing the importance of continued voter engagement and strategic conservative leadership in Georgia. They touch on various socio-political i…

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Unpacking the Trump-Harris Debate: A Christian Perspective 29:55

9M ago29:55

29:55

In this episode of "From the Frontline," Cole Muzio dives into a candid analysis of the latest presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. As we approach the critical final stages of the election, this episode provides an in-depth look at the implications of the debate's outcomes and the shifts in the presidential race. Cole offers …

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The Children's Rights Movement with Katy Faust 45:18

10M ago45:18

45:18

In this episode of the "From the Frontline" podcast, Cole Muzio is joined by Katy Faust, a formidable advocate for children's rights and author of "Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City." Katy discusses the complex issues surrounding in vitro fertilization (IVF), the impact of modern reproductive technologies on children's rights, and the necess…

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A Glimpse Into Tim Walz's Minnesota with Jeff Evans 31:28

10M ago31:28

31:28

In this episode, Cole Muzio interviews Jeff Evans, President of Minnesota Family Council, to discuss the political landscape in Minnesota and the leadership of Governor Tim Walz. They cover topics such as Walz's persona, his policies on abortion and transgender issues, the state of Minnesota's economy, and his response to the COVID-19 pandemic and …

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Trump's Rally in Atlanta: The Eyes of the Nation Turn Toward Georgia 41:21

11M ago41:21

41:21

In this episode, Cole Muzio dives into the recent political clash between former President Donald Trump and Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. Cole provides a comprehensive analysis of the feud's history, the current political landscape, and its implications for the upcoming 2024 presidential election. He emphasizes the importance of unity within the con…

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Biden's Out: A Whole New Ballgame 24:16

11M ago24:16

24:16

In this episode, Cole Muzio catches up on the recent whirlwind of political events. From Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race to Kamala Harris most likely securing the Democratic nomination, Cole dives into the implications of these developments. He discusses the ideological and strategic shifts within the Democratic Party, the role of the…

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Reflections on Trump's RNC Speech with Rep. Josh Bonner 58:15

11M ago58:15

58:15

In this episode of the From the Frontline podcast, Cole Muzio sits down with State Representative Josh Bonner to discuss the aftermath of the recent RNC, including President Trump's highly anticipated speech. They also talk through the assassination attempt on Trump, the selection of J.D. Vance as the VP nominee, and the evolving Republican platfor…

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From Crisis to Convention: The Assassination Attempt on Trump & His VP Pick 43:50

11M ago43:50

43:50

In this episode of the From the Frontline podcast, Cole Muzio and Paige Morris cover the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and its broader implications. They discuss the media's reaction, the state of political rhetoric, and the role of faith in navigating these turbulent times. The episode also dives into Trump's response, pot…

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Analyzing Biden's Blunders and the GOP's Direction 34:17

11M ago34:17

34:17

In this episode of "From the Frontline," Cole Muzio discusses the ramifications of President Joe Biden's recent press conference. Cole recaps Biden's performance, noting several gaffes, including introducing Ukrainian President Zelenskyy with Russian President Putin. He contrasts this with discussions about the Republican National Committee's platf…

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Upholding Conservative Principles with Quena González 27:47

12M ago27:47

27:47

In this episode of "From the Frontline," Cole Muzio is joined by Quena González from the Family Research Council to discuss the vital importance of the Republican Party platform and the ongoing efforts to maintain its conservative values through the Platform Integrity Project. As the platform committee prepares to meet, Cole and Quena dive into the…

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Crisis in Command: The Aftermath of Biden's Debate Disaster 27:56

12M ago27:56

27:56

In this episode, Cole Muzio discusses the fallout from Joe Biden's disastrous debate performance and the ongoing conversation about whether he should drop out of the race. Cole discusses the implications of Joe Biden's performance and the broader effects on the upcoming election. As the nation approaches the Fourth of July, Cole also reflects on th…

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Fallout & Forecasts from the First Presidential Debate 19:18

12M ago19:18

19:18

In the latest episode of "From the Frontline," Frontline President Cole Muzio delves into the unprecedented early presidential debate, giving an in depth analysis of the performances and implications for the upcoming election. Cole provides a Christian, conservative perspective on the debate, focusing on Joe Biden's debate struggles and discussing …

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Reflecting on the Historic Dobbs Decision with Ed Setzler 51:08

12M ago51:08

51:08

2 years since the historic Dobbs Decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, Cole Muzio interviews State Senator Ed Setzler about the impact of this ruling and the passage of the Heartbeat Bill in Georgia. They discuss the background and motivation behind the bill, the challenges faced during the legislative process, and the importance of building relati…

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The Meg 43:16

3+ y ago43:16

43:16

The one shark we all wish was still with us… well, maybe not all of u: The Megalodon. The only thing left of this revered species is its fossilized teeth, which scientists use to measure its total length… It's been the subject of horror films and conspiracy theories but the evidence of its disappearance is perhaps the scariest thing of all. Using a…

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Shark First Aid 58:53

3+ y ago58:53

58:53

Of the 470 shark species, only 30 species of sharks have been found to have attacked humans, and only 4 of the 30 species make up the majority of attacks. Yet with everything we know about sharks, with everything we do in their home, whether it's surfing, diving, or spearfishing as a mere few examples… why do we not talk about first aid for shark a…

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Slavery At Sea 44:45

3+ y ago44:45

44:45

Emperors of the deep is an insightful and moving book by William Mckeever. It examines four species: Mako, Tiger, Hammerhead, and Great White, as never before. Yet it’s the section on slavery at sea that catches my attention. William goes deep into the murders, beatings, kidnappings and forced drug consumption men are forced into, all to provide us…

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The Cyborg 52:05

3+ y ago52:05

52:05

Navy clearance diver Paul De Gelder was taking part in a standard training exercise in Sydney harbor when he was attacked by a bull shark. He now lives with one arm and one leg, recounting horrific details from his attack alongside inspiring memories from his recovery. Paul's movement towards the advocacy of sharks is a story that will stay with yo…

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Mark The Shark 57:20

3+ y ago57:20

57:20

In my most controversial podcast yet, we enter a conversation with the world’s most infamous shark hunter. Listen in as he takes pride in the number of sharks he’s removed from the ocean over his lifetime, but also be prepared to hear a side of Mark that’s never before been portrayed. As the conversation transpires, we enter the debate on toxins in…

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Surfing Guide To Sharks 50:57

4y ago50:57

50:57

A re-examination of the way we approach the shark attacks through the arming of surfers with essential shark knowledge. This podcast is a reading of the surfing guide to sharks written by myself with the help of oceanographers, scientists, surfers, and paramedics. This podcast will give you some information about sharks that may influence when, whe…

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When I Went Shark Fishing 49:27

4y ago49:27

49:27

The story of 19-year-old hunter Helton joining me for two weeks. No land, no people. Sleeping, eating, going to the bathroom, and living on a boat that is heading to sea to fish sharks with five Indonesian shark fishermen. No reception, never touching land, watching sharks being killed every day. I couldn’t do it alone, I needed help filming, I nee…

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The Humane Society Speaks Sharks 42:34

4y ago42:34

42:34

Lawrence is in charge of all things shark-related at the humane society of Australia. With his brilliant answers and explanations, he prepares us for any argument you could imagine getting into on behalf of sharks. Imagine heading up a court case against the Australian government on behalf of sharks and winning. Well, Lawrence did. He comes up agai…

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How Your Tax Dollars Kill Sharks 58:03

4y ago58:03

58:03

The film making fisheries nervous ENVOY: Shark Cull is giving the Australian public its first-ever, uncut view of the horrific shark control program that has plagued the Australian coastline for more than 30 years. Andre Borell, the film's creator, talks to me about the process of creating the film that finally exposes Australia’s longest-running s…

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Eat No Shark 47:19

4y ago47:19

47:19

Sneaking me into auction rooms of fish markets, filling me in on the worse in the trade, and confirming all my fears of the shark industry my insider, William Bunker, tells all. Will comes from a background of carefully and sustainably sourced seafood, but before that, he witnessed some horrific things in the industry. His help lead me to conduct s…

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Great White Secrets With Alison Towner 46:53

4y ago46:53

46:53

Referenced more than once in the surfing guide to sharks, scientist Alison Towner is an unreal source of information relating to the hunting habits of Great White sharks. From individual personalities to the threats they face, look no further for all you need to know about this species. As great whites are disappearing from notorious parts of South…

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The Shark Man With Doc Domeier 59:50

4y ago59:50

59:50

What's a great white shark getting up to in 1000 meters of water? What happens when Dr. Michael Domeier went to sea to find out? In this episode, Doc shows a side of great whites you never knew existed. You may have seen him on TV, doing groundbreaking and controversial research on Great White sharks… You may have read him speaking his mind on beha…

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China vs Galapagos 47:47

4y ago47:47

47:47

The world-famous protected vibrant ecosystem of the Galapagos may not be protected at all. Nicknamed the Great Wall of China, the Chinese fishing fleet that descended on the Galapagos in 2020 made news around the world, but what is it going to take to actually stop it? The fleet could be seen from space, spanning almost double the length of the Gal…

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Surviving A Shark Attack With Mike Coots 40:29

4y ago40:29

40:29

“If they take my life, don’t take theirs.” - Mike Coots Words from a man who nearly lost his life to a shark but grew into one of their biggest advocates. As he recounts the details of his attack, he goes on to explain how the day he nearly lost his life to a shark, was the start of his life lived in service to the plight of the species. A personal…

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What Is Legal With Ashley Avci 40:35

4y ago40:35

40:35

In Australia, sharks aren’t considered “animals” under the animal welfare legislation act. Therefore extreme acts of cruelty are commonplace. From the shark fin trade to the treatment of these animals, we lift the veil on Australia’s contribution. In this podcast, we look deep into the consequences of a system that doesn’t protect these animals wit…

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Trailer 2:59

4y ago2:59

2:59

What is it like to survive a shark attack? Is it true that some governments use tax dollars money to exterminate sharks? Where and when do shark bites most often occur? How can we protect ourselves while surfing in the home of these apex predators? Provocative and raw, Shark Stories shares the reality of the ones who can’t speak for themselves. Joi…

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Why is it so difficult to implement Evidence Based Healthcare? 57:44

8+ y ago57:44

57:44

Richard Gleave, Public Health England and Professor Sue Dopson, Said Business School give a talk for the Green Templeton Lectures 2017: Delivering Health: Clinical, Management and Policy Challenges. The challenges presented when attempting to get research evidence into medical practice are notorious and, because of this, there exists a healthcare g…

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Big Data and Biomedical Research: Developments and Implications 56:17

9y ago56:17

56:17

Professor Sir John Bell, Regius Professor of Medicine, University of Oxford, gives a talk for the Green Templeton College 2016 lecture series on big data and biomedical research.By Sir John Bell

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Big Data, Food Consumption and Food Policy 54:02

9y ago54:02

54:02

Professor Tim Lang, Professor of Food Policy, City University London gives a talk on significance of the emergence of big data in the world of food. Collation of data has long been a feature of the food system, but big data does signal a new round in the long tussle between food capital, the state and food democracy. The technical shift in big data…

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Politics by Numbers: How Social Media Shape Collective Action 52:49

9y ago52:49

52:49

Professor Helen Margetts, Director of the Oxford Internet Institute and Professor of Society and the Internet, University of Oxford gives a talk on social media and how it can shape collective action. The internet and social media bring political change, allowing 'tiny acts' of political participation which can scale up to large-scale mobilisation …

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Twitter and Social Life: Tales from the Frontline of Social Media Research 51:23

9y ago51:23

51:23

Professor Susan Halford, Director Web Science Institute, University of Southampton, gives a talk on using social social media for research. The phenomenal growth of Web-based social media data provokes great interest and activity from researchers across a range of disciplines.For most, if not all, the lure of these data is that they offer important…

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Emerging Market Multinationals in the 21st Century 1:18:53

9y ago1:18:53

1:18:53

Professor Avinash Dixit, the Sanjaya Lall Visiting Professor 2016, leads a panel discussion reviewing and explaining the rapid growth of emerging market multinationals over the last three decades.By Avinash Dixit, Richard Peto, Tim Besley, Robert Wade, Beata Javorcik

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Archie Cochrane Lecture 2015: Malaria control - past, present and future 58:18

10y ago58:18

58:18

Professor Nicholas John White, Professor of Tropical Medicine, University of Oxford and Mahidol University, Physician, John Radcliffe Hospital gives the Archie Cochrane 2015 lecture. Malaria is the most important parasitic infection of humans. No other infectious disease has had left such an imprint on the human genome. In tropical regions approxim…

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Sanjaya Lall lecture 2015 1:10:44

10y ago1:10:44

1:10:44

Professor Abhijit Banerjee (Sanjaya Lall Visiting Professor) delivers the 2015 Sajaya Lall Lecture. Professor Abhijit Banerjee, Ford International Professor of Economics at MIT, will be joining the Department of Economics as the Sanjaya Lall Visiting Professor for Trinity Term 2015. Professor Banerjee is a founding director of the Abdul Latif Jamee…

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Children's Worlds through Children's Literature - Lecture 4 54:06

10y ago54:06

54:06

Fourth lecture in the Green Templeton College lecture 2015. This lecture focusses on the changing literary world of the child and the place of literature in the lives of today's children. The purpose is to consider developments in children's literature in their own right, to identify and critique depictions of children in literature and to relate d…

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Global Childhoods - Lecture 3 56:34

10y ago56:34

56:34

Third lecture in the Green Templeton Colege 2015 lecture series. This lecture will look at developments relating to childhood, viewed in a global perspective. The discussion will focus on how processes associated with globalisation - viewed broadly to include political, social and cultural factors as well as economic processes - are acting to influ…

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Children and the Internet- Lecture 2 47:09

10y ago47:09

47:09

Second lecture in the Green Templeton College 2015 lecture series. Children are increasingly being targeted as a set of consumers of the internet, whether in a commercial sense or as regards the consumption of mass media. But is this a corruption of childhood or is the commercial world providing entertainment, learning, creativity and cultural expe…

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Children, War, Insecurity and Conflict - Lecture 1 49:10

10y ago49:10

49:10

Dr Navi Pillay, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights 2008-2014 gives the first Green Templeton College Lecture in 2015 on war and human rights. This lecture will consider the numbers of children directly and indirectly affected by war and conflict, identify consequences and also speak about the actions that are being taken towards amelioration of …

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New Patterns of Innovation: Barclay Lecture 2014 55:32

10+ y ago55:32

55:32

Professor David Gann, Vice-President and Chair in Innovation and Technology Management, Imperial College, London, gives the 2014 Barclay Lecture at Green Templeton College This lecture explores the emergence of new patterns of innovation arising with the advent of the Internet and big data. These patterns of innovation are associated with different…

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McGovern Lecture 2014: John P McGovern and his Oxford Connection: A Biographer's Perspective 1:01:53

10+ y ago1:01:53

1:01:53

Dr Bryant Boutwell, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston gives the 2014 McGovern Lecture at Green Templeton College This lecture will highlight the impact of Sir William Osler and Osler's American student, Wilburt Davison, who trained with Osler at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar and became the founding dean of Duke University School of …

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