Best Don Gonzales Podcasts (2025)

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Extended Interview: USTR Jamieson Greer 16:55

3h ago16:55

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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer joins Face the Nation to discuss the Trump administration's tariff policy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy CBS News

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Debbie Gonzales is a Barbecue Fiend and the Author of Girls With Guts and Wayne Stewart is the Author of Talking Baseball With Major League Stars 1:43:29

2d ago1:43:29

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Episode 302 features Girls With Guts author and barbecue fiend, Debbie Gonzales and Talking Baseball With Major League Stars author, Wayne Stewart Debbie Gonzales is an author and a self-described barbecue fiend. She joins us to discuss her latest book, Girls with Guts: The Road to Breaking Barriers and Bashing Records. It is a childrens book with …

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USTR Jamieson Greer, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Dr. Mehmet Oz 51:01

17h ago51:01

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This week on Face the Nation, the country faces new economic fears as President Trump fires the head of the agency who delivered Friday's discouraging jobs report and the turbulence over tariffs intensifies. We talk with Mr. Trump's top trade representative, Ambassador Jamieson Greer and Canadian Trade Minister for the U.S. and Canada Dominic LeBla…

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OMB Director Russell Vought, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Ohio State President Ted Carter 54:32

8d ago54:32

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This week on Face the Nation, amid a summer of distractions, President Trump seeks ways to divert attention back to his economic agenda. Leaving behind the Epstein files controversy, the president headed to Scotland for a weekend of golf, ahead of trade talks with two key European leaders as his tariff deadline looms. Before he left, he took his fi…

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Donna Muscarella, President of the Elysian Fields SABR Chapter and Steven Chase, Founder of Steve's Original Sauces 1:43:41

11d ago1:43:41

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Episode 301 features Donna Muscarella, President of the Elysian Fields SABR Chapter and Steven Chase, founder of Steve's Original Sauces Donna Muscarella is a baseball enthusiast, photographer, and mixed-media artist. Hinchliffe Stadium, one of the few Negro Leagues ballparks still standing, is a repeat subject of Donna’s creative compositions. In …

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Adam Love with Hermann Oak Leather 1:27:36

15d ago1:27:36

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In this episode, we visit with Adam Love with Hermann Oak Leather. Adam works with Hermann Oak to bring leather craftsmen the best possible veg tanned leather that we all know and love. We talk about the process of making leather from specific quality hides in the same location as the company's founding over 100 years ago. Adam not only sells the l…

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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Rep. Jim Himes, Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons, and Mayor Karen Bass 54:11

16d ago54:11

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This week on Face the Nation, the clock ticks as tariff deadlines loom. The Trump administration promised 90 deals in 90 days, but that didn't happen and if the goalposts move again, will Americans face a summer price hike as steep tariffs kick in? We ask one of the key negotiators, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Plus, we take a look at the unf…

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Celebrating Our 300th Episode With Emmy Winner, David Wild, Writer for the Grammy Awards and Rolling Stone Magazine and Barbecue Pitmaster Legends, Moe Cason and Bob Trudnak, Plus Special Congratulatory ... 2:08:08

18d ago2:08:08

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Celebrating our 300th episode with Emmy winner, David Wild, writer for the Grammy Awards and Rolling Stone magazine and barbecue pitmaster legends, Moe Cason and Bob Trudnak, plus special congratulatory messages David Wild is an award-winning writer, producer, and longtime Rolling Stone magazine contributing editor. Prior to Rolling Stone he wrote …

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Sen. Lindsey Graham, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Sen. Rand Paul 54:58

23d ago54:58

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It's been one year since the Butler, Pennsylvania assassination attempt on President Trump. We have a first look at a Senate report that has new findings on what went wrong. The Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee Senator Rand Paul joins us with the conclusions from his new report. Then, in Texas, the grueling task of cleanup and recovery c…

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Denny Neagle, Member of the 2000 World Series Champion NY Yankees and Marvin Weinberger, Inventor of the Grill Fighter BBQ Cleaning Tool 1:43:50

25d ago1:43:50

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Episode 299 features former Major League Baseball pitcher and a member of the 2000 World Series Champion New York Yankees, Denny Neagle and the inventor of the barbecue Grill Fighter cleaning tool, Marvin Weinberger. Denny Neagle is former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for six teams over a 13-year career, including the Minnesota Twins, P…

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NEC Director Kevin Hassett, Rep. Tom Suozzi, Ken Burns 53:58

1M ago53:58

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This week on Face the Nation, disastrou⁠s flash floods kill dozens inTexas⁠. We'll have the latest on the tragedy. Plus, after a⁠ long weeklobbying for votes and cutting deals with his fellow Republicans,⁠ thepresident spent the Fourth of July celebrating the nation's 249th birthday by enacting his signature tax cut and spending plan. But Democrats…

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Don Drysdale Up and In Author, Mark Whicker and Twisted D Cookers, Donnie Howard As We Explore a Baseball Hall of Famers' Career and a Barbecue Pitmaster's Journey 1:45:16

1M ago1:45:16

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Episode 298 features Don Drysdale Up and In Author, Mark Whicker and Twisted D Cookers, Donnie Howard as we explore a Baseball Hall of Famers' career and a barbecue pitmaster's journey Mark Whicker worked for 49 years in the newspaper business and spent 34 of those years as a columnist for the Orange County Register. Before that he was a columnist …

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Extended Interview: Ken Burns 58:25

1M ago58:25

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As the U.S. celebrates 249 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, CBS Evening News co-anchor John Dickerson spoke with documentarian Ken Burns about his new film on the American Revolution and the importance of telling the story of American History. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.…

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Alexander Levy 1:16:27

1M ago1:16:27

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In this episode, we are visiting with Alexander Levy. Alexander is a leather worker and floral carver based out of Mason, TX. His shop produces many different beautiful leather craft items, but one of his specialties is cowboy leggings or chaps. Working in the shop with his wife and kids, Alexander's leather craft journey is interesting and we are …

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Extended Interview: International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi 27:13

1M ago27:13

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The director general of the nucelar watchdog agency the International Atomic Energy Agency spoke with Margaret Brennan about the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and Tehran's nuclear capabilities. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. V…

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Sen. Mark Warner, Rep. Michael McCaul, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi 54:52

1M ago54:52

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This week on Face the Nation, President Trump turns his focus to getting his Big Beautiful Bill through Congress after a week of foreign policy wins. President Trump warned his party Saturday that refusing to support his signature domestic spending bill would be an act of the "ultimate betrayal.” We’ll discuss the legislation’s path forward and the…

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Former MLB Player and Executive, Ed Lynch, Inventor of the BBQ Hooker, John Garcia With His Son, Gabriel, and Winner of Netflix's Season 2 Barbecue Showdown, Thyron Mathews 1:21:26

1M ago1:21:26

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Episode 297 features former Major League Baseball player and executive, Ed Lynch, inventor of the BBQ Hooker, John Garcia with his son, Gabriel, and winner of Netflix's season two Barbecue Showdown, Thyron Mathews Ed Lynch was drafted by the Texas Rangers and after three years in their minor league system he was traded to the New York Mets and had …

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Sen. Tim Kaine, Reps. Ro Khanna & Thomas Massie 54:54

1M ago54:54

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This week on Face the Nation, breaking news shocks the world as President Trump makes good on his threat to use American firepower to bomb Iranian nuclear sites. Is this an isolated mission, or did the recent actions further escalate tensions in the already volatile Middle East conflict? We speak with Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the success o…

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Babe Ruth's Great-Grandson, Brent Stevens and Author, Kelly Bennett Discuss Out of the Mouth of Babe While Alex Fei of Roto-Q 360, Hunter Breshears of Plainville Farms, and Stefan Nicodemou of Saucy Rascals ... 1:18:48

2M ago1:18:48

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Episode 296 features Babe Ruth's great-grandson, Brent Stevens and author, Kelly Bennett discussing Out of the Mouth of Babe, while National BBQ Festival participants, Alex Fei of Roto-Q 360, Hunter Breshears of Plainville Farms, and Stefan Nicodemou of Saucy Rascals discuss their products Kelly Bennett is the author of many award-winning books for…

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Sen. Tom Cotton, Sen. Lindsey Graham, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Sen. Alex Padilla 54:34

2M ago54:34

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This week on Face the Nation, the shocking shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers spark new fears of political violence and in the escalating war between Israel and Iran, can the U.S. avoid further involvement? A massive manhunt is underway after a gunman authorities say posed as a police officer shot two Minnesota lawmakers, killing one and injuring…

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Baseball Gaijin, Tony Barnette and an Encore Presentation of Barbecue Hall of Fame Member, Lee Ann Whippen 1:48:10

2M ago1:48:10

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Episode 295 features baseball gaijin, Tony Barnette and an encore presentation of Barbecue Hall of Fame member, Lee Ann Whippen Tony Barnette is a former professional baseball pitcher and the main subject of the book, A Baseball Gaijin: Chasing a Dream to Japan and Back written by our previous guest, Aaron Fischman. Tony played in Major League Base…

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Dept. of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Senator Amy Klobuchar, Rep. Tony Gonzales, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett 54:43

2M ago54:43

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This week on Face the Nation, immigration protests in Southern California turn violent as federal authorities ramp up their nationwide effort to round up those who could be in the country illegally. President Trump's mandate to escalate detentions and potentially deportations set the scene for violent protests in Los Angeles this weekend, and he no…

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Meathead, Barbecue Hall of Fame Member and Ryan Dempster, Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame Member, Plus Guest Co-host Scott Crawford, Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame Director of Operations 2:02:34

2M ago2:02:34

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Episode 294 is filled with members of their respective Hall of Fame's as we welcome Barbecue Hall of Fame member, Meathead and Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame member, Ryan Dempster. Plus we are joined by guest co-host Scott Crawford, Director of Operations for the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame. Meathead is the founder and publisher of the immensely…

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Steve Van Plew 1:10:21

2M ago1:10:21

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We are visiting with Steve Van Plew in this episode. Steve is an accomplished leather craftsman and aspiring saddle maker residing in California. Steve's career has been in the television and video industry and he uses these skills to help promote and document his passion for the leather craft industry. He creates instructional videos to help craft…

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Sec. Scott Bessent, Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary 54:49

2M ago54:49

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This week on Face the Nation, the turmoil over tariffs continues. The economic whiplash from the on again, off again Trump tariffs persists here at home, as does the confusion around the world. We speak exclusively with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Then, as Congress continues to move forward with its massive tax and border bill, questions rema…

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It's Time To Disco With Author, David Krell and We Talk Saucy with Big Dog Sauce Company Cofounder, Dan Lloyd 2:01:58

2M ago2:01:58

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Hang up the disco ball, put on the bell-bottom pants, tube tops, halter tops, leisure suits, and platform shoes as we step back in time to 1978 with author, David Krell and then come back to 2025 as we chat with the cofounder of Big Dog Sauce Company, Dan Lloyd. David Krell is an author, baseball historian, and a reoccurring guest. His latest work …

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Extended Interview: Jack McCain 17:28

2M ago17:28

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CBS News has learned the State Department intends to shut down the office tasked with helping to resettle the Afghans who fought alongside U.S. servicemembers against the Taliban. Thousands of our Afghan partners are still waiting for their visas, some of whom are in hiding for fear of retribution at the hands of the Taliban. Ahead of that change, …

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Extended Interview: Cindy McCain 16:10

2M ago16:10

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Humanitarian aid trucks are entering Gaza after an 11-week blockade, but the U.N. says it's not enough to meet the need. World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain joined Face the Nation on Sunday, May 25 to discuss conditions on the ground. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/priva…

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Speaker Mike Johnson, Rep. Jim Himes, Cindy McCain 54:03

2M ago54:03

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This week on Face the Nation, Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer, we kick it off with a hat tip to the nation's military as President Trump gives this year’s commencement speech at West Point. But as these new members of the world's most powerful military go forward, are we doing enough to support them? We talked with some veterans s…

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Chef Ray's Annual Father's Day Gift Guide and Brett Moore is a Baseball Savant, Plus Guest Co-host, Gary Looney 1:50:31

2M ago1:50:31

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Episode 292 features Chef Ray's highly anticipated annual Father's Day Gift Guide and Brett Moore dazzles us with his encyclopedic baseball knowledge as Gary Looney joins us as guest co-host. Ray Sheehan also known as Chef Ray is an award winning maker of barbecue sauces and rubs as well as an award winning cookbook author. We continue with our ann…

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Extended Interview: Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates 51:13

3M ago51:13

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Face the Nation Moderator Margaret Brennan went to Williamsburg, Virginia to interview former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates on how today's threats compare with those of the past. Before retiring from public service, Gates served under eight different presidents from both political parties. He's now the chancellor of William & Mary. The former s…

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Secretary Marco Rubio, Senator Chris Van Hollen, Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates 54:25

3M ago54:25

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This week on Face the Nation, President Trump is back from the Middle East and facing new headwinds on the domestic front, especially on the economy and working with Congress to fund the president’s agenda. While the president's whirlwind deal-seeking trip to some of the monied parts of the region may be over, his efforts pushing for cease-fire dea…

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Author of Homestand: Small Town Baseball and the Fight for the Soul of America, Will Bardenwerper and Founder of Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends, Nate Corbitt 1:48:43

3M ago1:48:43

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Episode 291 features Will Bardenwerper, author of Homestand: Small Town Baseball and the Fight for the Soul of America and Nate Corbitt, founder of Nate's Smokehouse BBQ Blends Will Bardenwerper has contributed to The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Harper's Magazine. He served as an Airborne Ranger-qualified infantry officer in Iraq and w…

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Bonus POD: Cardinal Blase Cupich 19:12

3M ago19:12

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Newly-elected Pope Leo XIV became the first American to lead the world’s Catholic faithful. This is an extended version of Ed O’Keefe’s full interview with U.S. Cardinal Blase Cupich on the future of the Catholic Church, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 11, 2025. To learn more about listener data and our pr…

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Bonus POD: Scott Kirby, United CEO 23:18

3M ago23:18

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After another air traffic control blackout at Newark airport, are our skies safe? This is an extended version of Ed O’Keefe’s full interview with Scott Kirby, United Airlines CEO, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 11, 2025. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacy…

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United CEO Scott Kirby, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Rep. Mike McCaul 54:21

3M ago54:21

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This week on Face the Nation, the papal conclave comes to a surprise ending. After recent air traffic control blackouts at Newark airport, are our skies safe? Will travelers see more airline delays or higher ticket prices this summer? We talk to United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby. Plus, surprise and jubilation here in the U.S. and at the Vatican on th…

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Former MLB Player, Carlos Baerga and World Food Championships Finalist, Michelle O'Guin Both Know a Thing or Two About Competing 1:47:28

3M ago1:47:28

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Episode 290 features former Major League Baseball player, Carlos Baerga and World Food Championships finalist, Michelle O'Guin Carlos Baerga is a former Major League Baseball player, who spent most of his playing career with the Cleveland Indians. It was during his time with Cleveland that he earned three All-Star appearances, two Silver Slugger Aw…

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Clair Kehrberg 1:23:17

3M ago1:23:17

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In this episode, we sit down and visit with Clair Kehrberg from Oregon. Clair is a traditionally trained saddle maker that uses her skills and artistic talents to create truly unique personal accesories. From purses to belts, Clair creates bright and elegant pieces that express her love of color, artistry and leather craft. You can find her work on…

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Rep. Mike Turner, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Ambassador Oksana Markarova 54:25

3M ago54:25

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This week on Face the Nation, President Trump begins the next phase of his agenda with a key staff shakeup. Mike Waltz is out as National Security Adviser, and Secretary Marco Rubio is in, adding another job to his growing list of responsibilities. With Trump's push for a nuclear deal with Iran and an end to Russia's war in Ukraine, we'll ask Repub…

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HQ Trivia and ChangeUp's, Scott Rogowsky and King Louie's Meat Apostles, Michael Goff and a Recap of the Jeff Michner Foundation BBQ Benefit at Pig Beach 1:56:56

3M ago1:56:56

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Episode 289 features HQ Trivia and ChangeUp's, Scott Rogowsky and King Louie's Meat Apostles, Michael Goff and a recap of the Jeff Michner Foundation BBQ Benefit at Pig Beach. Scott Rogowsky is a comedian and television personality. He is well known for his time hosting HQ Trivia, a mobile game show. Scott also co-hosted ChangeUp, a baseball progra…

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BONUS POD: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov 52:23

3M ago52:23

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President Trump said last week that the Kremlin occupation of Crimea is not being discussed right now, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the occupation is a "done deal." Russia does not "negotiate its own territory," Lavrov said. Russian President Vladimir Putin forcibly took the territory…

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Gary Cohn, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen 54:50

3M ago54:50

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This week on Face the Nation, as Trump 2.0 nears the 100 day mark, what do Americans think of the job he's doing? As the impact of those changes are now being felt from coast to coast, what kind of progress report is America giving President Trump on the issues that got him elected, like the economy and border security? We'll check in with the firs…

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Talkin' 21, A Discussion of the Legendary Roberto Clemente with Danny Torres and BBQ Talk with Pitmaster and YouTuber, Daddy Dutch 1:40:46

3M ago1:40:46

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Episode 288 features Danny Torres discussing his career as well as his love, respect, and admiration for the legendary Major League Baseball Hall of Fame member and humanitarian, Roberto Clemente. Plus we talk barbecue with pitmaster, Daddy Dutch who has a dedicated YouTube channel with plenty of food related videos. Danny Torres is a freelance spo…

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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, Gov. Maura Healey 54:39

4M ago54:39

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This week on Face the Nation, the Trump's administration's showdown with the courts over deportations, and a closer look at Trump's agenda on education, environmental policy and more. In a rare overnight ruling, Supreme Court justices blocked the Trump administration's plans to deport a group of Venezuelans held at a detention facility in Texas. Tr…

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A Baseball Gaijin Author, Aaron Fischman and Champion Pitmaster Fred Robles, With Guest Co-host, Doug Scheiding 1:46:49

4M ago1:46:49

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Episode 287 features the author of A Baseball Gaijin: Chasing a Dream to Japan and Back, Aaron Fischman and Champion Pitmaster Fred Robles, With Guest Co-host, Doug Scheiding Aaron Fischman is a sports writer, author, editor and multimedia journalist, who currently hosts the On the NBA Beat podcast, a weekly interview show he helped co-found with L…

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BONUS POD: Dr. Peter Marks 35:17

4M ago35:17

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An extended version of Margaret Brennan's full interview with Dr. Peter Marks, the former head of FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 13, 2025. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn…

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Ambassador Jamieson Greer, Neel Kashkari, Rep. Ro Khanna 54:28

4M ago54:28

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This week on Face the Nation, President Trump's multi-front trade war whipsaws markets, and China fires back. What’s next as the world’s two biggest economic powers clash? Despite backing off of what he called "reciprocal tariffs" against dozens of countries, and announcing new exemptions on some key consumer products, the president is digging in o…

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Pig Beach BBQ's, Matt Abdoo and Shane McBride Promote the 5th Annual BBQ Benefit for the Jeff Michner Foundation and Author, Chris Jensen Discusses Baseball's Two-Way Greats 1:42:22

4M ago1:42:22

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Episode 286 features Pig Beach BBQ's, Matt Abdoo and Shane McBride Promoting the 5th Annual BBQ Benefit for the Jeff Michner Foundation and Author, Chris Jensen Discussing Baseball's Two-Way Greats Matt Abdoo and Shane McBride from Pig Beach BBQ join us to discuss the 5th Annual BBQ Benefit for the Jeff Michner Foundation taking place at Pig Beach …

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BONUS POD: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte 19:30

4M ago19:30

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte joins Face the Nation to discuss the Trump administration's new tariff policy, the threat of Russia and China's military growth, and the future of the NATO alliance. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ht…

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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Sen. John Barrasso, Sen. Maria Cantwell, Rep. Don Bacon 54:47

4M ago54:47

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This week on Face the Nation, President Trump’s tariffs upend the global economy, sending stock markets reeling and allies fuming. How long will they last and what should the markets be bracing for? We get the latest from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. We check in with Wyoming Senator and Republican Whip John Barrasso on how Congressional Repub…

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