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Radiolab

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Radiolab is on a curiosity bender. We ask deep questions and use investigative journalism to get the answers. A given episode might whirl you through science, legal history, and into the home of someone halfway across the world. The show is known for innovative sound design, smashing information into music. It is hosted by Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser.
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On the Media

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The Peabody Award-winning On the Media podcast is your guide to examining how the media sausage is made. Hosts Brooke Gladstone and Micah Loewinger examine threats to free speech and government transparency, cast a skeptical eye on media coverage of the week’s big stories and unravel hidden political narratives in everything we read, watch and hear.
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Sleepy History

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Delve into history's most intriguing stories, people, places, events, and mysteries, delivered in a supremely calming atmosphere. If you struggle to fall asleep and you have a curious mind, Sleepy History is the perfect bedtime companion. Our stories will gently grasp your attention, pulling your mind away from any racing thoughts, making room for the soothing music and calming narration to guide you into a peaceful sleep. Sleepy History is a production of Slumber Studios. To learn more, vis ...
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California City

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Deep in the Mojave Desert, there is a little town with a big name and a bizarre history: California City. For decades, real estate developers have sold a dream here: if you buy land now, you’ll be rich one day. Thousands of people bought this dream. Many were young couples and hard-working immigrants looking to build a better future. But much of the land they bought is nearly worthless. In this new podcast from LAist Studios, host Emily Guerin tells a story of money, power and deception.
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MASTERPIECE Studio

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MASTERPIECE Studio is your backstage pass to the PBS series—from Sherlock to Poldark. After the show, turn off the TV and tune in to MASTERPIECE Studio for the scoop with host Jace Lacob. Listen for exclusive interviews with the cast and crew of your favorite shows. Get the history lowdown behind the people and places you see on screen, and hear revealing stories from the set. MASTERPIECE Studio is made possible by Viking Cruises and Raymond James. Sponsors for MASTERPIECE on PBS are Viking ...
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Legacy

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From Wondery and Goalhanger Podcasts, Afua Hirsch and Peter Frankopan tell the wild stories of some of the most extraordinary men and women ever to have lived – and ask whether they have the rep they deserve. Should Nina Simone’s role in the civil rights movement be more celebrated than it is? When you find out what Picasso got up to in his studio, can you still admire his art? Was Napoleon a hero or a tyrant - or both? (And, while we’re at it, was he even short?) Legacy is the show that loo ...
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From Airship, the studio behind American Scandal, American History Tellers, and History Daily, comes a true crime history podcast that takes you inside the minds of some of our most notorious felons and outlaws, exploring the dark side to the American dream. Host Jeremy Schwartz will introduce you to the picture-perfect brothers who teamed up to kill their parents; the thief who stole babies and ruined countless lives; the crypto king who siphoned off billions in the name of saving the world ...
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Swindled

A Concerned Citizen

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Utilizes narrative storytelling, archival audio, and immersive soundscapes to explore true stories of white-collar criminals, con artists, and corporate evil. From corruption and fraud to Ponzi schemes and environmental disasters, these financially motivated crimes have shaped our world in unimaginable ways. All in the name of greed. Become a ValuedListener™ at ValuedListener.com
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The official podcast of Care Providers Oklahoma, which represents those across Oklahoma who provide quality care to our seniors, individuals with disabilities and other vulnerable Oklahomans who live in our facilities. Studio CPO tackles history, current events and the challenge of advocating for Long Term Care at the State Capitol and in Washington, D.C.
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The Documentary Podcast

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A window into our world, through in-depth storytelling from the BBC. Investigating, reporting and uncovering true stories from everywhere. Award-winning journalism, unheard voices, amazing culture and global issues. From Trump’s new world order, to protests in Turkey, to the headphone revolution, The Documentary investigates major global stories. We delve into social media, take you into the minds of the world’s most creative people and explore personal approaches to spirituality. Every week ...
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More Perfect

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We’re taught the Supreme Court was designed to be above the fray of politics. But at a time when partisanship seeps into every pore of American life, are the nine justices living up to that promise? More Perfect is a guide to the current moment on the Court. We bring the highest court of the land down to earth, telling the human dramas at the Court that shape so many aspects of American life — from our religious freedom to our artistic expression, from our reproductive choices to our voice i ...
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In our podcast series, produced by the Forum on Central and Eastern Europe at KU Leuven, we explore the latest academic research on the region. Through 20-minute conversations, researchers share their personal experiences from fieldwork, along with their latest findings and ideas. Tune in to hear captivating stories about politics, history, anthropology, sociology, literature, music, visual arts, and architecture.
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The Experiment

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Each week, we tell the story of what happens when individual people confront deeply held American ideals in their own lives. We're interested in the cultural and political contradictions that reveal who we are.
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"Fame is a Bitch" with AJ Benza, deconstructs some of the biggest scandals and tragedies of our lifetime. These stories are about the powerful seduction and fateful grip of fame. Our tragic figures are those that couldn't fight off the influences, pressures, and distractions that worked like grease upon their grip. Benza brings an insiders perspective and his tough-guy demeanor, bold narratives and aggressive pursuit of the truth, distinguish him as an authentic and original voice. AJ knows ...
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The Modern Art Notes Podcast is a weekly, hour-long interview program featuring artists, historians, authors, curators and conservators. Pulitzer Prize-winning art critic Sebastian Smee called The MAN Podcast “one of the great archives of the art of our time.” When the US chapter of the International Association of Art Critics gave host Tyler Green one of its inaugural awards for criticism in 2014, it included a special citation for The MAN Podcast.
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California Love

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California Love is a blend of memoir, pop culture analysis and oral history. The newest season, K-pop Dreaming, is about the rise and history of K-pop in the United States, as told from the point-of-view of the Korean diaspora in Los Angeles. Host Vivian Yoon takes listeners on a journey from K-pop’s origins in Korean trot music and American presence in post-war South Korea to the 1992 LA Uprising and the booming global popularity of K-pop in the present day, all juxtaposed against Yoon’s ow ...
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Night Classy

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A tipsy night class teaching the oddities and curiosities you never learned in school. Powered by a thirst for knowledge and boxed wine, best friends Kat and Hayley cover the most fascinating lessons in History, Science, True Crime, Pop Culture, and the Paranormal. Let’s go on a learny journey!
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Outland Japan

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Stories of travel, life and culture beyond the big cities. Outland Japan is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Peter Carnell - a freelance tour guide based in northern Nagano – that transports you to rural, regional and the wilds of Japan in pursuit of stories that lie outside the neon hum of Tokyo and golden trimmings of Kyoto. Stories from the Japanese outlands.
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Macabrium

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Welcome to Macabrium. (Formerly Haunted History) Step inside our candlelit study, where towering bookshelves hold the secrets of the past—true crime, dark history, lore, and legends waiting to be uncovered. Hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, Macabrium is an immersive journey into the eerie and enigmatic. From chilling crimes to forgotten folklore, we unravel the stories that linger in the dark. Some are tragic, some are terrifying, and all are unforgettable. Join Megan on Tuesdays ...
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Things I Learned Last Night

Jaron Myers and Tim Stone

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You know when you can’t sleep at night so you Google everything about deep sea diving? Things I Learned Last Night (TILLN) is that, but in a podcast. Check us out on Spotify, Apple, or wherever else you get your podcasts
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The Forster Products Straight Shooters podcast is an open ended discussion between, reloaders, gunsmiths, precision shooters, and manufactures. We welcome you to come listen to, learn from and provide feedback to the Pros as we discuss challenges, innovations, and history of all things that add to the sport we love of precision shooting. Maybe you shoot PRS, F-Class, or coyotes, our goal is to not only provide some insight through testing we have done but to grow and learn as an industry/com ...
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hmTv is a podcast platform dedicated to exploring the humanity in all of us through impactful stories and discussions. Executive Producer Bernie Furshpan has developed a state-of-the-art podcast studio within the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center, creating a dynamic platform for dialogue. Hosting more than 20 series and their respective hosts, the studio explores a wide range of subjects—from Holocaust and tolerance education to pressing contemporary issues and matters of humanity.
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Mark Bell's Power Project

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Hosted by Mark Bell, inventor of the Sling Shot; American record holding professional powerlifter. Joined by Professional Bodybuilder & Grappler Nsima Inyang and producer Andrew Zaragoza, the crew covers topics ranging from Health and Fitness, Nutrition, Masculinity, Dating, Powerlifting, life coaching and motivation. Join Mark on his journey to "Make the World a Better Place to Lift".
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Records & Rockstars is the music and storytelling content, created and hosted by Jeff Woods from Canada. It includes the weekly radio show episodes, and features Jeff's past artist interviews, many of which include live performances from Wild Woods Blue Studio.
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The AskHistorians Podcast

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The AskHistorians Podcast showcases the knowledge and enthusiasm of the AskHistorians community, a forum of nearly 1.4 million history academics, professionals, amateurs, and curious onlookers. The aim is to be a resource accessible to a wide range of listeners for historical topics which so often go overlooked. Together, we have a broad array of people capable of speaking in-depth on topics that get half a page on Wikipedia, a paragraph in a high-school textbook, and not even a minute on th ...
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Pardon My Take

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On "Pardon My Take," Big Cat & PFT Commenter deliver the loudest and most correct sports takes in the history of the spoken word. Daily topics, guests, and an inability to tell what the hosts might be doing will make this your new favorite sports talk show. This is a podcast that will without a doubt change your life for the better- guaranteed, or your money back. *Pretend a reggaeton air horn is going off right now* PMT. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or ...
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I’m breaking bread with big-name friends—old and new—for a delicious meal and candid convos that can only happen over a glass of wine. We're getting out of the studio and into my favorite restaurants across Los Angeles and New York City with people like Julie Bowen, Kristen Bell, Fred Armisen, Jesse Williams, Niecy Nash-Betts, and so many more. I know, a celebrity-interview podcast, who’s doing that? No one. Which is why I needed to. We’ll get vulnerable about everything from relationships a ...
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Intoxicating History

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From the rise and fall of empires to the birth of modern diplomacy, civilization's greatest moments have been shaped by an unlikely force: what filled our glasses. Join award-winning author Henry Jeffreys and renowned food writer Tom Parker-Bowles as they pour through history's most intoxicating stories. From Charles Dickens's beloved punch to the royal family's legendary drinks trolley, discover how alcohol has shaped civilizations, sparked wars, and sealed peace treaties. Each episode find ...
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Dive into the world of Kurzgesagt with this podcast exploring the science, stunning animation, and optimistic storytelling that captivate millions. Each episode breaks down Kurzgesagt’s most popular videos—like black holes, climate change, and pandemics—offering fresh insights, and expert takes, Join us to unravel the brilliance of Kurzgesagt’s visual science and discover why it’s a global phenomenon. Subscribe now for your dose of curiosity-driven audio!
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Moore and Les Interviews

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Moore and Les in the Morning broadcast every Friday live from their remote studio at Riverside Unique in Chestertown, MD. During the Summer season, they also broadcast from their other remote studio - the Harbor Shack studio in Rock Hall, MD. They interview community leaders and talk about local events in the community.
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Prime and Load!

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Welcome to the Prime & Load Podcast! This podcast is dedicated to exploring the pivotal wars, battles, strategies, and figures that shaped the 18th century. From the rise of powerful empires to the dramatic shifts in military tactics, we delve into the stories behind the soldiers, commanders, and innovations that altered the course of history. Whether you’re a military history buff or just curious about this transformative period, we’ll guide you through the battles, conflicts, and the evolu ...
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The Sculptor's Funeral is the only podcast dedicated to figurative sculptors living and working today. Art history, tech talk, news, and interviews for the figurative sculptor working in the Western European tradition of figurative sculpture, along with a social media forum and listener mail/questions/comments make this podcast required listening for any sculptor who knows the Fine Arts aren't dead, they just smell a little funny.
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Kael Your Idols is a film discussion podcast focused on the "New Hollywood" era of American cinema. From the glamorized hippies and paranoid anti-heroes of the 60s and 70s, to the merchandise-driven blockbusters of the early 80s, join hosts Alana Gibson and Sam Ludwig as they dive into this wild period in studio filmmaking! Logo artwork by: the_illuminator
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Classic storytelling can be found around many campfires and in any Disney film. In so many cases, the very best of stories from our personal lives are heard repeatedly over years without ever being recorded. Tim Larson and Liz Wylder knew that WROK radio’s 100th birthday in 2023 would be a great springboard for this project. Future sit downs would certainly rekindle old friendships and, undoubtedly, allow everyone to learn something about the people they thought they knew well. The lightbulb ...
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Blindspot

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HIV and AIDS changed the United States and the world. In this series, we reveal untold stories from the defining years of the epidemic, and we’ll consider: How could some of the pain have been avoided? Most crucial of all, what lessons can we still learn from it today? Blindspot is a co-production of The HISTORYⓇ Channel and WNYC Studios.
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In 16th-century Scotland, the legend of Sawney Bean unfolds as a chilling tale of savagery and retribution. Set against the rugged cliffs of Bennane Head, this dark folktale follows a pair of outcasts who forge a brutal existence far from society’s reach. Their choices spark a reign of terror that grips the coastal lowlands, leaving a trail of fear…
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This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with Vanessa P. Daniel, social justice activist and organizer, and author of Unrig The Game: What Women Of Color Can Teach Everyone About Winning, offering on-the-ground perspective on the obstacles community, union and electoral activist leaders face. The post Vanessa P. D…
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We assess the damage to independent journalism globally by cuts to USAGM and USAID, described as “the chainsaw approach” of the Trump administration. The defunding of Voice of America, RFE/RL (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty) and its multiple language services has been decried as “a gift to dictators”. Although these cuts are being disputed in cour…
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We assess the damage to independent journalism globally by cuts to USAGM and USAID, described as “the chainsaw approach” of the Trump administration. The defunding of Voice of America, RFE/RL (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty) and its multiple language services has been decried as “a gift to dictators”. Although these cuts are being disputed in cour…
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The International Space Station stands as one of humanity’s greatest engineering achievements—but how exactly was it built? In this episode, we journey through the extraordinary story of the ISS: from early international agreements and space shuttle missions to the complex assembly of modules in zero gravity. Learn how astronauts, engineers, and na…
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What do Ukrainian soldiers eat on the frontline? And what's the latest meme trending on Ukrainians' TikTok channels? Zhenya Shidlovska from the BBC Ukrainian social media team will talk about the stories they've been covering, and how she adapted her presenting style to connect with a younger audience. Plus, is Brazilian chocolate getting worse? Wi…
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What do Ukrainian soldiers eat on the frontline? And what's the latest meme trending on Ukrainians' TikTok channels? Zhenya Shidlovska from the BBC Ukrainian social media team will talk about the stories they've been covering, and how she adapted her presenting style to connect with a younger audience. Plus, is Brazilian chocolate getting worse? Wi…
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Send us a text Episode 100: The UN, Society, and Antisemitism with Dr. Susanne Seperson and Guest Assemblyman Chuck Lavine (Part 2) | hmTv In this powerful milestone episode, Dr. Susanne Seperson continues her conversation with New York State Assemblyman Charles Lavine to explore the deepening crisis of antisemitism in education, politics, and publ…
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What is it like to grow up and live in one of the most disputed regions on Earth? After 26 tourists were killed by militants in Indian-administered Kashmir last month, many feared that the series of cross-border clashes between India and Pakistan that followed would lead to a wider conflict - something that has happened all too often in the region.…
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What is it like to grow up and live in one of the most disputed regions on Earth? After 26 tourists were killed by militants in Indian-administered Kashmir last month, many feared that the series of cross-border clashes between India and Pakistan that followed would lead to a wider conflict - something that has happened all too often in the region.…
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On Monday, dozens of Afrikaners arrived in the US as refugees. On this week’s On the Media, how a fringe group of white South Africans have been lobbying for Donald Trump’s attention for almost a decade — but refugee status was never on their wish list. Plus, the second episode of The Divided Dial, all about how rightwing extremists took over short…
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Trump's administration has aimed to pare back federal funding to various parts of civic society. On Today's Show: Brian Boucher, contributor for Artnet News and journalist covering the New York art world, talks about how arts organizations are reacting to the Trump administration starting to cut their grant funding from the National Endowment for t…
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Send us a text Episode 99 Title: The UN, Society, and Antisemitism with Assemblyman Charles Lavine – Part 1 Series: Antisemitism in the United Nations and in Society Host: Dr. Susanne Seperson Guest: Assemblyman Charles Lavine In this powerful and wide-ranging conversation, host Dr. Susanne Seperson sits down with New York State Assemblyman Charles…
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Now that we have the ability to see inside the brain without opening anyone's skull, we'll be able to map and define brain activity and peg it to behavior and feelings. Right? Well, maybe not, or maybe not just yet. It seems the workings of our brains are rather too complex and diverse across individuals to really say for certain what a brain scan …
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Send us a text Habits of a Whole Heart *Episode 98: Seeing the Best in Others & Reclaiming Power – Part 2 with Rob Reznick In Part Two of this enriching conversation, host Arnie Herz and guest Rob Reznick dive deeper into the transformative power of intentional living. They explore two vital habits from Arnie’s forthcoming book: seeing the best in …
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The Caps are out of the playoffs and PFT was on the glass for Game 5 (00:00:00-00:14:50). Nuggets force a Game 7 and new story comes out on Caleb Williams being drafted by the Bears (00:14:50-00:33:19). Hank went to Boston for Game 5 to save the Celtics season and had a showdown with Timothee Chalamet (00:33:19-00:57:05). Warriors get bounced by th…
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Malcolm X is one of the most iconic and complex figures of the 20th Century. Known globally for his fiery speeches and radical advocacy for Black empowerment, he was often portrayed as a fierce separatist and controversial figure during his years with the Nation of Islam. But his life was marked by constant growth, questioning, and evolution. In Th…
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Malcolm X is one of the most iconic and complex figures of the 20th Century. Known globally for his fiery speeches and radical advocacy for Black empowerment, he was often portrayed as a fierce separatist and controversial figure during his years with the Nation of Islam. But his life was marked by constant growth, questioning, and evolution. In Th…
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Episode No. 706 features curators Leslie King-Hammond and Edward Saywell, and curator Jared Ledesma. Along with Patrick Murphy and Jennifer Farrell, Hammond and Saywell are the co-curators of "Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson" at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The exhibition surveys Wilson's 60-year career, spotlighting the ways in whi…
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Send us a text Episode 97 of Habits of a Whole Heart on hmTv In this deeply reflective and heartfelt episode of Habits of a Whole Heart, host Arnie Herz is joined by longtime friend and spiritual companion Rob Reznick. Together, they explore the profound concept of "wholeness" and what it means to live in alignment with one’s purpose and deeper sel…
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Send us a text Episode 96 of Legacy Chronicles on hmTv Guest: Joshua M. Greene | Host: Donna Rosenblum In this powerful episode of Legacy Chronicles, host Donna Rosenblum, Director of Education at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center, is joined by acclaimed author, historian, and educator Joshua M. Greene for a deeply moving conversation abo…
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The federal government is aiming to take steps to reduce public funding to public media sources through the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. On Today's Show: LaFontaine Oliver, president and CEO of New York Public Radio, talks about the executive order President Trump signed regarding federal funding for public media and what comes next for the…
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In 1991, a small Texas town just outside of Houston was shocked to discover just how far one mother was determined to go to ensure her child’s success. When Wanda Holloway’s teenage daughter failed to make the cheerleading team, she became obsessed with the girl she felt stood in the way. In her mind, this other girl and her mother were cheats, and…
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A favourite album of other artists, and Jeff's too, we go back to 1994 with the landmark Columbia label release that put the name Jeff Buckley into the world and his music into the hearts and minds of fans who this time get to hear the reflections shared after his passing, by Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace, and by Jeff Buckley's mom, Mary Guibert, p…
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With their numbers dwindling, the remaining members of the Weather Underground took stock of what they had left. The Vietnam War was still raging, and America felt no closer to all-out revolution than it did when the Weathermen first came together. But they weren't giving up the fight -- not yet. In fact, they doubled down by targeting some of the …
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Tom and Henry have escaped our London bunker for the season finale and found themselves in glorious Porto, surrounded by the world's finest ports! Join us as Adrian Bridge, the CEO of Taylor's Port, grants us privileged access to the Factory House - a Georgian-style private club for British port shippers built in 1790. The French pinched all the si…
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Shipwreck episode! Kat covers the 1629 shipwreck of the Batavia off the coast of Australia and the subsequent massacre led by a mutinous officer. Then strap on your tin foil hats because Hayley covers Titanic shipwreck conspiracies! Still got a thirst for knowledge and parasaocial camaraderie? You’re in luck! Listen to our bonus shows on our Patreo…
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Hi Friends! We’ve dropped something a little different into your feed today. It’s an episode from Haunted American History, a podcast created and narrated by Chris Feinstein. The show explores eerie moments from America’s past — blending history with ghost stories and folklore in a way that complements the kind of stories we tell here on Macabrium.…
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Autistic people have been thought to all lack empathy by both science and society for decades. But after receiving an extremely low empathy score as part of a recent autism assessment, science journalist Sue Nelson decided to confront these damaging stereotypes and question the experts who work in this area. Sue’s investigation reveals latest resea…
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Autistic people have been thought to all lack empathy by both science and society for decades. But after receiving an extremely low empathy score as part of a recent autism assessment, science journalist Sue Nelson decided to confront these damaging stereotypes and question the experts who work in this area. Sue’s investigation reveals latest resea…
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In this reflective episode, we explore the liberating side of existentialism and nihilism—the idea that if nothing really matters in the grand cosmic sense, then maybe we’re free to create our own meaning. Through philosophy, psychology, and personal perspective, we unpack why this seemingly bleak thought might actually bring peace, purpose, and ev…
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A Democratic senator outlines his critiques of the Trump administration, and outlines his prescription for protecting the guardrails of democracy. On Today's Show: Chris Murphy, U.S. Senator (D-CT), author ofThe Violence Inside Us: A Brief History of an Ongoing American Tragedy (Random House, 2020) talks about his critique of DHS and the effect of …
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Mark Finnegan has directed a caravan of veterans to Washington, DC since 2010. You'll hear about the logistic magic and also that of Bill Hunter. The emotional floods are overwhelming and the partnerships are incredible. Mark lives the passion for our military heroes and you can hear it in his voice. Recorded at Finnegan's RV Center in South Beloit…
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Fumed is a new podcast from Public Health Watch that takes place in Channelview, an unincorporated community outside Houston in the heart of America’s petrochemical industry. It follows two stubborn Texans who, almost by accident, end up challenging the powerful companies that are taking over their once-peaceful neighborhood. What happens next test…
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Season Two of On the Media’s Peabody-winning series The Divided Dial is the untold story of shortwave radio: the way-less-listened to but way-farther-reaching cousin of AM and FM radio. The medium was once heralded as a utopian, international, and instantaneous mass communication tool — a sort of internet-before-the-internet. But like the internet,…
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The Pacers are in the Eastern Conference Finals and where do the Cavs go from here (00:00:00-00:10:28)? The Nuggets couldn't hit a shot in the 4th quarter and the Thunder take a huge Game 5 (00:10:28-00:19:23). We talk a little baseball and MJ going to NBC (00:19:23-00:26:03). We then go back in studio to talk about Celtics/Knicks, Jalen Brunson's …
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When Hitler breaks their deal and attacks the Soviet Union, Stalin falls apart. How can he rally the struggling Soviet Union to defeat the Nazi war machine? And when the end of the war comes, can he persuade Roosevelt and Churchill to redraw the world map in his favour? Listen to Legacy on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can …
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At the start of 2025, a chat appeared on the encrypted messaging app Telegram. It was named Are We Dating The Same Girl? At first only a few hundred people joined. Soon that was thousands, and its content went from details of young women’s dating history, to revenge porn - sexually explicit videos and images. BBC Trending traces the Telegram group’…
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