Best Tommy Smart Podcasts (2025)

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Freaky Friday: Episode 164 1:23:15

2h ago1:23:15

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The Time I Tailgated with a Murderer; I Was Harassed by a Man Who Committed the Vehicular Homicide of His Girlfriend 6 Months Later; Parent Lore: When My Mom Became an Unwilling Hostage Negotiator; Amish(ish) Family Lore; Practice Talking to Cops; and Attempted Coup at the Library of Congress. Get your tickets to join us for CrimeWave at Sea 2025 -…

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James Comey’s Threat And Joe Biden’s Cancer 33:09

15h ago33:09

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On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Republican Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss why law enforcement should take former FBI Director James Comey's "8647" threat against President Donald Trump seriously, review Comey's key role in the Russia collusion hoax, and discuss wha…

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The philosophy of fun | Myriam François, Freya India, James Tartaglia 50:35

1d ago50:35

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The essential philosophy of fun Do we need to have fun or is it an unnecessary excess? Are we living in an age of fun's decline, what with the moralism and strictures of Gen Z, or is there something else going on? On this panel, our three guests - philosopher James Tartaglia, film-maker Myriam François, and writer Freya India - dive into the idea o…

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Episode 54: Is it Time To Sell America? With Jeremy Schwartz. 36:51

1d ago36:51

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Stocks dipped and yields climbed today after Moody’s downgraded the US sovereign credit rating on Friday, and President Trump's tax and spending bill (which would increase projected budget deficits by nearly $3 trillion through 2034) passed a key hurdle last night. Jeremy Schwartz, Global CIO at WisdomTree, joins Maggie Lake on Talking Markets to t…

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The Nerd Who Wrote Everything: A Conversation with Bruce Vilanch 50:11

2d ago50:11

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Welcome to the show, everybody! In this very special episode of Make Me a Nerd, Mandy Kaplan sits down with Bruce Vilanch—Emmy-winning writer, cultural historian of kitsch, and the man behind some of the strangest, most infamous moments in television history. You may know him as the guy who put Bea Arthur in a space cantina or paired Paul Lynde wit…

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Regana Kooman-Henry Breaks Down Southern Nevada's Real Estate Trends and Buyer Support Programs 24:08

3d ago24:08

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Regana Kooman-Henry, a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Premier Realty, discussed various aspects of the Southern Nevada real estate market on her show. She highlighted programs that help sellers finance repairs before listing their homes and emphasized the availability of down payment assistance and first-time buyer programs. In April, 2,174…

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Episode 53: Is The Market Mispricing Risk Again? With Nancy Davis. 35:55

4d ago35:55

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The bond market isn’t behaving the way it used to, and investors can no longer rely on old correlations to hold, according to Nancy Davis, founder of Quadratic Capital and portfolio manager of IVOL and BNDD. The former Head of Credit, Derivatives, and OTC Trading at Goldman Sachs joins Maggie Lake on Talking Markets to explain why this shift is hap…

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Neoliberalism: A Soviet nightmare | Abby Innes 31:25

5d ago31:25

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There is an old Soviet joke, ‘Capitalism is the exploitation of man by man. Communism is its exact opposite.’ On the surface, neoliberalism, with its emphasis on free markets, competition and privatisation, is as far removed as possible from the Soviet Union. But behind the policies, could they be guided by the same false utopianism? Abby Innes, pr…

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Freaky Friday: Episode 163 1:03:40

5d ago1:03:40

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WHAT’S IN THE TRASH?!; Active Shooter and Online Teaching; No NDE, but Meditation Experience + Brush with True Crime; Just Listened to Episode 304; I Think My House is Haunted by a Feminist and I Love Her; and Shit and Coins. Get your tickets to join us for CrimeWave at Sea 2025 - https://crimewaveatsea.com/sinister Click here to submit your odd bu…

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Dave Brat Talks Tariffs, Inflation, And The Federal Budget 39:34

6d ago39:34

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On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Dave Brat, the senior vice president of business relations at Liberty University and former congressman from Virginia, joins Federalist Executive Editor Joy Pullmann to break down the Trump administration's tariff talks and explain what the corporate media get wrong about the stock market, inflation, …

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Episode 52: What's Bugging the Bond Market? With Noelle Acheson 33:55

6d ago33:55

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CPI came in soft, stocks cheered… but Treasury yields rose. What’s really going on? Noelle Acheson, author of Crypto Is Macro Now, joins Maggie Lake to unpack why the inflation data may be misleading, why the bond market isn’t buying the narrative, and what the tariff pause could actually mean for markets. She also breaks down what Coinbase enterin…

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‘You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 149: Jake Tapper 59:32

6d ago59:32

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Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they analyze Jake Tapper's attempt to cover up his cover-up of Joe Biden's mental decline in his new book, discuss President Donald Trump's trip to the Middle East, and share their thoughts on Qatar's jet gift offer. David and Mollie also share …

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Episode 343: Prior Case Updates 1:21:57

7d ago1:21:57

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Two high-profile inmates could see freedom while two wrongfully convicted men await long-overdue justice. Plus, two mysteries see movement, a fallen legal titan awaits sentencing, and mysterious sightings keep Congress and the public guessing. This week's episode is Prior Case Updates. Get your tickets to join us for CrimeWave at Sea 2025 - https:/…

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The New Pope And The Fight For Life 42:00

8d ago42:00

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On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Shawn Carney, founder, president, and CEO of 40 Days for Life, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to weigh in on how Pope Leo XIV's presence in the Vatican will differ from Pope Francis' tenure. Shawn and Matt also discuss Pope Leo XIV's stance on life in the womb. If you care…

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The dark side of chasing rewards | Paul Bloom, Nancy Sherman, and Dan Ariely 46:48

8d ago46:48

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Something for nothing Do rewards and incentives damage our humanity? In much of our personal and professional lives, we receive rewards for good behaviour and carrying out our responsibilities. But, evidence now suggests there are risks to this approach. Studies show rewards can damage wellbeing, fostering dependence and undermining our own sense o…

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Episode 51: Is The Worst Of The Trade War Over? With Rupert Mitchell 37:52

8d ago37:52

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With China and the US drastically cutting reciprocal tariffs, is the worst of the trade war over? Rupert Mitchell, A.K.A. The Blind Squirrel on Substack, thinks so: "The administration clearly cares more about stocks than they were pretending," he said this morning. Rupert joins Maggie Lake on Talking Markets today to discuss the likely effects of …

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Labyrinth with Krissy Lenz 55:43

9d ago55:43

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Do you remember a time when David Bowie’s pants were tighter than your schedule, owls were CGI nightmares, and puppets had a suspicious amount of emotional range? No? WELL, YOU’RE IN FOR A TREAT. Because this week, Mandy steps right into the sparkly, slightly confusing fever dream that is Labyrinth. And she does so with none other than fan-favorite…

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Episode 50: Trade Talks & The Risks To US Treasuries. With Harry Melandri. 44:08

11d ago44:08

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With President Trump saying today that an 80% tariff on Chinese goods “sounds right,” but that it's "up to Scott [Bessent]," what can we expect from the US/China trade talks this weekend - and how might markets react? Harry Melandri, senior advisor to Arque Advisors and author of Respice Finem, joins Maggie Lake to unpack the latest tariff news, wh…

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Freaky Friday: Episode 162 1:23:20

12d ago1:23:20

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Recollections of a Security Guard; That Time I Held a Kidnapper at Gunpoint; An Anonymous Family Tale; Ghostly Encounter at the St. Augustine Lighthouse; Don't Fight the Freeze; and Cryptid in the Cemetery Woods in Upstate NY. Get your tickets to join us for CrimeWave at Sea 2025 - https://crimewaveatsea.com/sinister Click here to submit your odd b…

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Inside The Study Exposing The Dangers Of Popular Abortion Pill 28:03

13d ago28:03

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On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," President of the Ethics and Public Policy Center Ryan Anderson joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to go behind the scenes on a new landmark study showing the abortion drug mifepristone is more dangerous than previously thought and analyze wether the U.S. Food and Drug Administ…

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Episode 49: The Great Rotation Into International Stocks Has Barely Started. With Vincent Deluard. 36:40

13d ago36:40

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The Fed left rates unchanged but Vincent Deluard says the real story is elsewhere. The Director of Global Macro Strategy at StoneX joins Maggie Lake to explain why the 2% inflation target is dead, why investors should fade the 2026 rate cuts, why the move into international stocks is only beginning. You can follow Vincent on X here: https://x.com/v…

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'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 148: Pulitzers 46:42

14d ago46:42

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Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they discuss the pro-abortion propaganda that won a Pulitzer Prize, analyze Sen. John Fetterman's family drama, and weigh in on President Donald Trump's self-deportation policies. Mollie and David also share their thoughts on the band Devo, MobL…

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Rethinking the Enlightenment | Historian Aviva Chomsky 26:24

14d ago26:24

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The spectre of the Enlightenment What the Enlightenment a net positive or a net negative? Or is that the wrong question, and should we look at it simply as a historical period? Join Professor of History Aviva Chomsky as she dissects one of the most important periods in modern history from the lens of a critical historian. The Enlightenment was not …

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Episode 342: The Bergholz Beard-Cutting Attacks 1:25:27

14d ago1:25:27

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A quaint, religiously conservative community in central Ohio turned into a violent gang after a power-hungry bishop declared himself the forever leader. He twisted scripture to encourage attacks and then the feds came knocking. This week’s episode is The Bergholz Beard-Cutting Attacks. Get your tickets to join us for CrimeWave at Sea 2025 - https:/…

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How The Vietnam War Shaped 50 Years Of Foreign Policy 44:37

15d ago44:37

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On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Mark Moyar, the William P. Harris Chair of Military History at Hillsdale College, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to reflect on the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and discuss the effect the Vietnam War had on American foreign policy and global politics. If you care …

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Episode 48: China Tariff Rollbacks Incoming? With Peter Boockvar. 39:46

15d ago39:46

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"We're going to see a dramatic reduction in tariff rates on China," Peter Boockvar wrote May 5 in the Boock Report. The CIO of Bleakley Financial Group joins Maggie Lake on Talking Markets to discuss the future of tariffs on China, international stock outperformance, and the Fed's interest rate announcement later this week. Also up for discussion: …

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Introducing: Clues with Morgan Absher & Kaelyn Moore 5:38

16d ago5:38

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Join hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore as they take you deep into the world of the most notorious crimes ever — where a single clue can crack a case wide open. From shocking murders to serial killers, Clues dives into all the forensic details and brilliant sleuthing of the world's most infamous cases. CLUES is a Crime House Original, powered by …

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Black Mirror with Tommy Metz III & Pete Wright 1:06:47

16d ago1:06:47

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Welcome back, nerdlings, to Make Me A Nerd — the show where one mainstream mom dares to plummet headfirst into the gelatinous pit of sci-fi anthologies, death anxiety, and…digital pigs. This week, Mandy Kaplan reunites with podcast übermensch Pete Wright and returning mensch Tommy Metz III to tackle Black Mirror — that show that asks the critical q…

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Episode 47: Is Another Sell Off Looming? With Dale Pinkert. 38:01

17d ago38:01

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Stocks rallied today after a better-than-expected jobs report, with 177,000 new positions added despite ongoing tariff uncertainty. Treasury yields are climbing, and the Fed is likely to stay patient—so what does it all mean for markets? TradeGateHub coach Dale Pinkert joins Maggie Lake to break down today’s moves in SPX, gold, silver, and bond mar…

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Was Karl Marx misunderstood? | Terry Eagleton on the forgotten ideals of Marxism 24:23

19d ago24:23

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Why Marx was right Having fallen out of favour around the turn of the century, Marxism is now back in fashion, often playing the role of an alternative to the increasingly right-wing politics of the modern world. Once the guiding ideology of Korean guerillas and Hampstead screenwriters alike, Marxism is back and taking universities and intellectual…

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Freaky Friday: Episode 161 1:03:08

19d ago1:03:08

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The Day We Learned How to Make Barricades; My Escape from Who Knows What; Kinda like the static people?; Lake Lanier Life Saver; Lake Lanier Near Death Experience; and Swimming in Lakes. Get your tickets to join us for CrimeWave at Sea 2025 - https://crimewaveatsea.com/sinister Click here to submit your odd but true stories. Click here to sign up f…

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Is America Back? 45:40

20d ago45:40

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On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Derrick Morgan, executive vice president of The Heritage Foundation, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to analyze the key policies that marked President Donald Trump's first 100 days, discuss how Americans received those, and preview the future priorities of the second Trump …

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Episode 46: GDP, META and MSFT. With Tommy Thornton 36:20

20d ago36:20

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US GDP growth slowed sharply in Q1, marking the biggest drop since early 2022—and markets are feeling it. Stocks are under pressure ahead of key earnings from Microsoft and Meta after close today, while President Trump marks his 100th day back in office. Thomas Thornton, founder of Hedge Fund Telemetry, joins Maggie Lake to break down what the GDP …

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'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 147: The First 100 Days 1:05:14

21d ago1:05:14

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Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they review the late David Horowitz's journey to conservatism, discuss how President Donald Trump's first 100 days have set the tone for his second administration, debate the definition of "free market," and analyze how the U.S. Food and Drug Ad…

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Episode 45: Markets Still "Full of Dry Tinder". With Rudy Havenstein. 1:04:34

21d ago1:04:34

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We’ve got something a little bit different for you this week on Talking Markets. It’s a special interview with Rudy Havenstein, market commentator and author of the Havenstein Moment Substack, who challenges conventional wisdom on macro, markets, and society at large. Up for discussion: why the US is still relatively strong, inflation’s true impact…

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Episode 341: Lake Lanier - Part 2 1:23:58

21d ago1:23:58

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While it serves as a hot spot for summer fun, Lake Lanier has earned its deadly reputation as a haunted or even cursed place in Northern Georgia, claiming hundreds of lives since its opening. As the lake attracts more and more visitors each year, will the deaths surrounding it ever cease? This week’s episode is Lake Lanier Part 2. Get your tickets …

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How Red Ripples Could Change Deep Blue California 48:15

22d ago48:15

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On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Ariana Assenmacher, chair of California Young Republicans, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to explain the frustrations facing California voters, discuss the red voting shifts that defined the latest election, and analyze California Gov. Gavin Newsom's save-face podcast camp…

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The power and the pitfalls of narrative | Matthew Beaumont, Ruth Padel, and Theodore Dalrymple 42:34

22d ago42:34

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Lost in stories Is life a story or a sequence of events? Our narratives enable us to make sense of the complex, often confusing, world that we live in. And yet there is a risk that rather than helping us to truly understand this world, narratives can hide reality from us, providing delusional states of mind in its place. From witch hunts to cults, …

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Episode 44: Is The Consumer Sector Bottoming? With Mish Schneider. 35:24

22d ago35:24

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Kicking off the week on Talking Markets, we've got MarketGauge.com Chief Strategist Mish Schneider joining Maggie Lake. They discuss the outlook for the consumer sector, key levels for the Russell 2000, transportation's struggles, and why $95,000 is now a critical level for Bitcoin. Also up for discussion: the dollar, commodities, and an update on …

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The New Doctor Who with Manny Patel 57:01

23d ago57:01

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What do you get when you cross a mainstream mom, a Time Lord, and the Spice Girls? A deliriously joyful trip through time, space, pop culture, and puppets. This week on Make Me A Nerd, Mandy welcomes back the dazzlingly encyclopedic Manny Patel—Doctor Who superfan, mashup artist, and the human equivalent of a well-timed sonic screwdriver—for an ene…

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Freaky Friday: Episode 160 1:15:57

26d ago1:15:57

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Holiday Turned Hell; I Was a Victim of Revenge Porn; Home Invasion, Fated Coincidences, and Sisterly Love; Snails and Synchronicities; Gnome Is Where The Heart Is; and Is This a UFO?? Get your tickets to join us for CrimeWave at Sea 2025 - https://crimewaveatsea.com/sinister Click here to submit your odd but true stories. Click here to sign up for …

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Rep. Tim Burchett Explains Why ‘We Are Compromised’ 49:07

27d ago49:07

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On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Republican Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to explain the reasons Republicans should codify President Donald Trump's agenda, discuss why he believes the U.S. is compromised, and give a behind-the-scenes look at his viral "Hot Pocket" comeback.…

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Episode 43: Will the US be a "Crypto Superpower"? With Jeff Dorman. 41:21

27d ago41:21

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Now that crypto-friendly Paul Atkins has been sworn in as SEC chair, will we see the US become a "crypto superpower"? Joining Maggie Lake today on Talking Markets to give his take is Jeff Dorman, CIO of Arca. Also up for discussion: why there are still a lot of misconceptions around crypto, where innovation and change in the space is ACTUALLY comin…

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'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 146: Church And State 1:32:43

27d ago1:32:43

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Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they review Pope Francis' legacy, talk about the Secret Service's failure to prevent the theft of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse, revisit the deportation debate, and discuss Health and Human Services Secretary Robe…

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Episode 340: Lake Lanier - Part 1 1:25:09

28d ago1:25:09

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This freshwater lake hosts over 10 million visitors per year, boasting white sand beaches and beautiful waters for boating, swimming, and fishing. But beneath the vast expanse of its surface lie sinister secrets. Some believe this watery gravesite is haunted by the apparitions of the victims it has claimed while others tie its macabre reputation to…

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The Corporate Media Blame Game 42:32

29d ago42:32

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On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Tim Graham, executive editor of NewsBusters and host of the NewsBusters Podcast, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to break down the corporate media's latest round of lies and deception and analyze how the propaganda press' strategy will change after the Trump era. If you car…

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Reflections on mental health today | Interview | Susie Orbach 23:02

29d ago23:02

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The dark side of 'mental health' with Susie Orbach Why are psychotherapy, psychology, psychoanalysis, therapy so popular today? Do these respond to a new need in our society or are they evolutions of age-old human approaches to resolution and knowing oneself? Join psychotherapist and psychoanalyst (famously Princess Diana's therapist!) Susie Orbach…

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Episode 42: Will Trump Force Powell's Hand? With Ben Miller. 41:54

29d ago41:54

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Today on Talking Markets, Fundrise CEO and co-founder Ben Miller joins Maggie Lake to break down the state of US real estate — and the growing pressure on the Fed. As the President publicly demands rate cuts, Ben discusses the real estate landscape, how Fundrise is positioning through this historic uncertainty, the impact of tariffs, and more.Find …

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Andor with Yoshi Stone 55:07

1M ago55:07

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In 1977, George Lucas introduced the world to a galaxy far, far away—a universe filled with lightsabers, Jedi mysticism, and the eternal struggle between the forces of good and evil. In the decades since, Star Wars has alternately soared and stumbled, expanding its mythos with prequels, sequels, spin-offs, and animated series. Some of these additio…

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Regana Kooman-Henry Breaks Down the Southern Nevada Market and Empowers Sellers with Repair-First Program 26:43

1M ago26:43

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Regana Kooman-Henry, a real estate agent with over 30 years of experience, discussed various aspects of the Southern Nevada real estate market on her show. She highlighted the "revitalized program" for sellers needing repairs before listing, emphasizing that sellers only pay for repairs upon sale. She shared March 2025 market stats: 2,014 single-fa…

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