Best Logical Examination Podcasts (2025)

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Understanding Crossroads: Claiming Liminal Spiritual Space for Manifestations and Guidance 45:50

11d ago45:50

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When people refer to things like "jumping timelines" they are talking about taking control of their liminal spiritual space, also known as the Crossroads. Many healers and spiritual workers are Crossroads Guides, whose purpose is to help others at their crossroads to choose the path towards abundance, success, and spiritual alignment. This episode …

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Iran Strikes Israel, Oil Fields Ablaze, and Will the U.S. Enter the War? 1:21:14

16h ago1:21:14

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As we taped this episode of Honestly, it was 3 a.m. in Israel. Sirens wailed across the country as Iranian missiles rained down on Israeli towns. At the same time, Israel was striking military and nuclear sites inside Iran, and oil fields were aflame. Meanwhile in Washington, reports were emerging of a heated debate inside the White House over whet…

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Naftali Bennett and Michael Oren: Israel and Iran at War 57:45

2d ago57:45

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In the early hours of Friday morning, Israel pulled off a historic strike on Iran. As I record these lines, Iran is reporting a “massive explosion” in Isfahan, in a province that is home to several nuclear facilities. In Israel, where Shabbat has begun, the government has ordered all synagogues to shut down—and for citizens to remain close to bomb …

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Amb. Mike Huckabee on Gaza Aid, Iran, and MAGA’s Foreign Policy War 1:27:00

6d ago1:27:00

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There are people who have résumés we might call “diverse” or “wide-ranging.” And then there are people like Mike Huckabee who, at age 69, has seemingly crammed several lifetimes’ worth of careers into one. He was a televangelist. He was governor of Arkansas for over a decade. He ran for president and won the Iowa caucuses. He hosted his own show on…

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#96: Origins of Oral Torah 47:39

7d ago47:39

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The Torah was given to us by God with absolute perfection. A unique feature of that is the dual formats of Torah: written and oral. In this interesting and informative podcast, we begin the study of Maimonides’ magisterial introduction to his commentary on Mishnah. He begins by tracing the history of oral Torah all the way back to Moshe, he outline…

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How Qatar Bought America 1:16:22

12d ago1:16:22

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In the past few weeks, Qatar has been all over the news with flashy headlines of a $400 million luxury jet that the country gifted to President Donald Trump. It symbolized their opulence and eagerness to please the U.S. But 40 years ago, Qatar was a country with a gross domestic product (GDP) of a few billion dollars. Since the 19th century, it has…

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From decline to top rankings: How England transformed education with Nick Gibb (Ep 49) 1:19:18

17d ago1:19:18

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In this episode, Anna Stokke interviews The Right Honourable Sir Nick Gibb, former Minister of State for Schools in England. Nick discusses the bold, evidence-based reforms he led over a decade to reverse declining academic performance in English schools. From phonics-based reading instruction to math mastery, he explains how high expectations, rig…

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Published! HAIMU and SCI 55:19

17d ago55:19

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Publications discussed in this episode available here - https://zenodo.org/search?q=%22MacNutt%2C%20Sean%20D.%22&l=list&p=1&s=10&sort=bestmatch (00:03) Human-Ai Dialogue With Sean McNutt (17:06) Friction and Feedback in Information Processing (23:41) Exploring CDIA and HEMU Frameworks (36:39) Structured Epistemic Partnership Framework (00:03) Human…

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The Biden Cover-Up and the Failure of the Press Corps 1:51:38

18d ago1:51:38

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In 2023 and 2024, there were many things that were unsayable. Perhaps the most unsayable—at least in legacy media circles—was that the President of the United States was not capable of being president, because he was no longer mentally fit. Those people who did break the taboo—who dared to notice Biden’s countless gaffes, his stiff gait, those who …

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How to Examine Your Marriage and Your Life 1:09:36

20d ago1:09:36

1:09:36

A lot of people fall in love outside of their marriages. Some have affairs. Some leave their wives or husbands. But not a lot of people are Agnes Callard. Agnes did something really unique. She fell in love while she was (seemingly happily) married with two children. She told her husband. They got divorced—sharing a single lawyer—and it took under …

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Welcome to the Global Intifada 14:52

23d ago14:52

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Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and Sarah Milgrim, 26, were staffers at the Israeli Embassy. They had just planned a trip for Sarah to meet Yaron’s parents. He had recently bought an engagement ring. Then on Wednesday night, they were murdered outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. The suspect, 31-year-old Elias Rodriguez, told police: “I did …

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Debate: Will the Truth Survive Artificial Intelligence? 1:16:02

25d ago1:16:02

1:16:02

The late biologist E.O. Wilson said that “the real problem of humanity is the following: We have Paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions, and god-like technology. And it is terrifically dangerous.” Wilson said that back in 2011, long before any of us were talking about large language models or GPTs. A little more than a decade later, artificial…

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Andrew Cuomo on His Past and New York’s Future 1:26:36

27d ago1:26:36

1:26:36

When you think about great political comebacks, maybe you think of Donald Trump, or Richard Nixon, or “comeback kid” Bill Clinton. You might soon add Andrew Cuomo to that list. In 2020, Cuomo was at the top of the world. He had been governor of New York for a decade. He had an illustrious career in New York politics—which is sort of the Cuomo famil…

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How we learn: Naive, purposeful, and deliberate practice with Stephen Chew (Ep 48) 57:13

1M ago57:13

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Join math professor Anna Stokke in conversation with Dr. Stephen Chew, a cognitive psychologist at Samford University. They explore the different types of practice—naive, purposeful, and deliberate—and why understanding these distinctions can transform teaching and improve learning. The discussion also covers how to use feedback effectively, struct…

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#95: Venues of Reward and Punishment 41:58

1M ago41:58

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Spiritual pleasure is vastly, infinitely greater than physical pleasures, and are completely imperceivable by bodies. Only if you work assiduously to develop a sensory connection with your soul, can you begin to taste it. The ultimate venue of spiritual pleasure is known as Olam Haba, the world to come. What about other venues of reward? What about…

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How China Captured Apple 1:37:20

1M ago1:37:20

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The majority of people listening to this episode are hearing it on an iPhone. As most of us can attest, the iPhone is so central to our lives that if we lose it, we feel totally unmoored from our ability to function in the world. It’s hard to explain how ubiquitous the iPhone is—and how much of a behemoth Apple is. Apple sells over 60 million iPhon…

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Meet Casey Means, Trump’s Pick for Surgeon General 1:31:47

1M ago1:31:47

1:31:47

There’s an endearing saying that the U.S. surgeon general’s primary role is to be the nation’s family doctor. They represent America’s medical community, educate the public on current health risks, and wield tremendous influence over medical and scientific information. On Thursday, President Trump nominated Dr. Casey Means to take on this important…

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The Man Who Helped Michael Jordan Win 49:21

1M ago49:21

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I want to tell you the story of a kid, born in 1937 into segregated Washington, D.C. He’s 9 when his father dies and 13 when his mother has a mental breakdown, disappears, and is institutionalized. He’s effectively orphaned. This is how George Raveling’s story begins. Despite being dealt one of the worst cards imaginable, George, now 87, went on to…

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Mailbag: Math facts vs calculators, a logic problem, the Southern surge (Ep 47) 14:49

1M ago14:49

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In this special mailbag episode, Anna Stokke tackles two listener questions and a comment. She breaks down a logic puzzle that stumped some fans, explains why relying on calculators isn’t a substitute for math fact fluency, and highlights comments from a listener about encouraging literacy trends in several Southern U.S. states. TIMESTAMPS [00:00:0…

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#94: The (Near Total) Inaccessibility of Spiritual Pleasure 42:32

1M ago42:32

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There is great confusion about what the ultimate reward for righteousness and the ultimate punishment for wickedness are. Rambam’s magisterial essay is designed to provide clarity in these lofty matters of eschatology. In part 2, we learn all about the concept of spiritual pleasure. Our bodies are very finely attuned to experiences of pain and plea…

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Dana Perino on Trump’s White House, Fox News, and … Love 1:11:27

1M ago1:11:27

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Sometimes we have a guest who needs no introduction. You know Dana Perino. She took on the job of White House press secretary when President George W. Bush was at his most unpopular—back in 2007 and 2008, as the Iraq War dragged on. She did not receive a warm welcome from those covering the White House—outlets like The New Republic called her cluel…

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Your Life's Purpose has Three Parts: Find Your Destiny 40:58

2M ago40:58

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Life's Purpose is a term thrown around in spirituality, but we don't discuss the fact that it has more than one part to it. There are chapters in your Life's Purpose, and they feed into one another. Complete the first, and the second part of your life's purpose informs the development and discovery of your soul's ultimate divine purpose within this…

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Douglas Murray on Joe Rogan, Hamas, and Moral Collapse in the West 1:23:21

2M ago1:23:21

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President Donald Trump has been in office for 100 days. Israel has been at war with Hamas in Gaza for 570, and Russia and Ukraine have been at war for over 1,000. Douglas Murray has had a front-row seat to all three of these unfolding stories, bringing us reportage and analysis that have illuminated the most urgent issues of our time. His reporting…

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100 Days of Donald Trump 1:20:59

2M ago1:20:59

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Today marks President Donald Trump’s 100th day in office. What to make of this dizzying first hundred days? As Bret Stephens put it: “I’m hard-pressed to think of a more disastrous first 100 days of any presidency in American history. . . all of the wounds are self-inflicted.” Even some of Trump's most ardent supporters are struggling to understand…

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Reclaiming learning time to boost literacy and numeracy with Ross Fox (Ep 46) 1:13:17

2M ago1:13:17

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In Episode 46, Anna Stokke chats with Australian education leader Ross Fox. As the former Director of Catholic Education for the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn, Ross led a major shift in teaching practices that led to significant gains in both literacy and numeracy. The episode begins with an overview of the Australian education system. They …

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Marco Rubio on Iran, Deportations and the State Dept. Shake-Up 37:29

2M ago37:29

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Yesterday, The Free Press had a major scoop: The State Department is launching the biggest shake-up in decades in an effort spearheaded by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Today, Rubio joins us on Honestly to discuss his goals for restructuring the Department and also how the U.S. is responding to manifold crises at home and abroad, from controversi…

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Can America Survive Without Christianity? 1:08:51

2M ago1:08:51

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In the past few weeks, Bari has done two episodes on religion—one asking, “Do we need a religious revival?,” and then a follow-up conversation with Ross Douthat asking how people who grew up in the secular West can actually find faith. Today, we have the last installment of this intellectual and religious inquiry, and we are asking a new question: …

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Instrument for knowing 12:48

2M ago12:48

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Click here to write us a note . Humanity are made up with this instrument of knowing, and by that also knowing right from wrong. This instrument varies amongst us all, but it is within us all. This instrument can be trained to get better, and it can be fogged by not focusing on this area of life experience. This is the sense of logic that knows the…

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Ross Douthat: Why It’s Logical to Believe in God 1:35:44

2M ago1:35:44

1:35:44

You may have noticed on this show that Bari Weiss is always asking her guests, “Do you believe in God?,” “What is your favorite biblical character?,” or “Do we need a religious revival?” And you might be wondering why she keeps knocking on this door? It’s partly because we’re curious about people’s metaphysical beliefs. But it’s also because we thi…

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Mark Hyman: How to Live Your Healthiest Life 2:01:16

2M ago2:01:16

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In 2025 it seems like there are two types of people—those who are insanely diligent about health, the people who learn everything there is to know about ingredients, the people who run every beauty or cleaning product through the EWG Working Group (a database where you can check for the presence of alleged toxins in household ingredients)—And then …

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A decade of decline: Examining falling test scores with Mike Petrilli (Ep 45) 59:36

2M ago59:36

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In this episode, host and math professor Anna Stokke interviews Mike Petrilli, President of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, about the role of standardized testing in K–12 education. They discuss the benefits and criticisms of standardized tests, the methodologies behind tests like NAEP, international comparisons with PISA and TIMSS, long-term tren…

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Niall Ferguson: The Trade War and the Battle for the 21st Century 1:10:21

2M ago1:10:21

1:10:21

If your head has been spinning since Donald Trump walked into the White House Rose Garden and declared “Liberation Day” last Wednesday, we don't blame you. And not just because it was nauseating watching the stock market or your 401(k) crash down, but because it wasn't clear what exactly we were looking at. As our guest today, economic historian an…

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Axios Founders: Who Broke the Media? 1:36:08

2M ago1:36:08

1:36:08

Depending on who you talk to, Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen are either the swampiest of swamp creatures—the epitome of all that is wrong with political journalism—or, alternatively, two of the most interesting, successful entrepreneurs in the new media landscape. In 2006, VandeHei left The Washington Post to co-found Politico, where he was executive …

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HAIMU and Cursor 1:03:40

2M ago1:03:40

1:03:40

(00:03) Human AI Collaboration With Cursor Tool (12:15) Enhancing Collaboration Through Meta-Engineering (35:21) Collaborative Methodology in AI Development (43:49) Revolutionizing Human-AI Collaboration Paradigms (53:26) Advancing Collaborative Knowledge Systems (01:02:38) Creating AI Community (00:03) Human AI Collaboration With Cursor Tool This …

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Connecting to Source: How to do it and How You Will Know It's Working! 55:27

2M ago55:27

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We're all trying to align ourselves with our highest good and part of that alignment is connecting to source. If you've done the shadow work required to balance your highest self and ego, here are some tips on connecting to source, why it's worth pursuing, and how to tell if it's working! Join Alane's Patreon for daily guidance and help with healin…

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Debating Pronouns with John McWhorter 1:09:35

2M ago1:09:35

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John McWhorter is one of the greatest living experts on the English language—and many others, too. He’s an associate professor of linguistics at Columbia, a columnist at The New York Times, and he’s an unsung Broadway aficionado. He once told us he could not do an interview because he was busy rehearsing a cabaret show for his bungalow colony. It a…

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Mailbag: Building Thinking Classrooms, number talks & more with Zach Groshell (Ep 44) 49:03

2M ago49:03

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Dr. Anna Stokke and guest Dr. Zach Groshell answer listener questions in a special mailbag episode. They cover strategies for managing varying levels of math proficiency in the classroom, critique the Building Thinking Classrooms approach, and discuss whether number talks should be prioritized for developing math fact fluency. This discussion provi…

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Jay Bhattacharya Was “Dangerous.” Now He Leads NIH. 1:40:48

3M ago1:40:48

1:40:48

A few years ago Jay Bhattacharya was an obscure Stanford professor—a medical doctor who also had a PhD in economics. Then Covid hit, the lockdowns began, and “Doctor Jay”—as he is known—became a pariah in the medical community. That’s because, along with colleagues from Harvard and Oxford, Jay questioned whether the lockdowns were a good idea. They…

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Leonard Leo: The Man Who Rebuilt the Supreme Court 1:21:41

3M ago1:21:41

1:21:41

For the last quarter century, an Italian macher from New Jersey has been one of the most powerful people in the United States. If you’re a certain type of nerdy, obsessive, legally inclined conservative, he’s basically Taylor Swift. But most people don’t know who he is because he doesn’t want them to know. He has never held or sought political offi…

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Will Mahmoud Khalil Be Deported? 1:05:54

3M ago1:05:54

1:05:54

The morning of March 8, Mahmoud Khalil was detained at his apartment in New York City. Khalil is a 30-year-old Algerian citizen. He was born in Syria and is of Palestinian descent. He came to this country on a student visa in 2022, married an American citizen in 2023, became a green card holder in 2024, and finished his graduate studies at Columbia…

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How advocacy is changing reading instruction with Jamie Metsala (Ep 43) 1:15:17

3M ago1:15:17

1:15:17

Join Anna Stokke in conversation with Dr. Jamie Metsala, one of two content area experts on the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s Right to Read public inquiry. Jamie shares her expertise on the importance of strong early instruction in foundational reading skills, the pitfalls of balanced literacy, and the urgent need for evidence-based practices i…

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Farewell to Venezuela 49:15

3M ago49:15

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(00:03) Exile and Government Crumbling (16:52) Lost Promise and Disillusionment in Venezuela (26:06) Tales of Venezuela's Political Desperation (33:33) Tales of Exile and Resilience (43:00) Lessons From Venezuela's Political Turmoil (00:03) Exile and Government Crumbling This chapter takes us on a journey through the experiences of Amanda Quintero,…

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Debate: Do We Need a Religious Revival? 1:20:54

3M ago1:20:54

1:20:54

The other week Bari traveled to Austin, Texas, to host a debate on a simple little topic: religion and whether we need more of it. There’s a line from Proverbs that has guided believers for at least the past 2,000 or so years. It goes like this: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” But for most of our lives, this message has been turn…

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#93: Ultimate Reward and Punishment: Rambam’s Magisterial Essay Part 1 46:10

3M ago46:10

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In his commentary to Mishnah, Rambam (Maimonides) offers a fascinating overview of the subjects of the Afterlife, Resurrection, Messiah, Paradise, and Olam Haba (the world to come). This is arguably the single greatest essay on these exotic, esoteric, and arcane subjects. In this podcast, we address the first section of this magisterial essay. We r…

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Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson Have a Plan for the Left 1:38:06

3M ago1:38:06

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Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson are the two most important liberal journalists working in the legacy press today—Ezra at The New York Times, and Derek at The Atlantic. Although they insist they’ll never go into politics themselves, they are offering Democrats a path back to power. To see their way out of the political wilderness, the Democrats need a…

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Alex Karp’s Fight for the West 1:22:30

3M ago1:22:30

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Alex Karp is many things: a cross-country skier, a long-range shooter, a tai chi expert who might be the only man who knows how to wield a sword but doesn’t know how to drive. He’s also a collector of extremely prestigious degrees. His PhD thesis was called “Aggression in the Life-World: The Extension of Parsons’ Concept of Aggression by Describing…

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Law of Attraction: Programming Energy and Setting Intentions with the Realm of Influence 53:50

3M ago53:50

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Today's episode of Logical Magic: Examining Esoterica continues the series on the Law of Attraction, how to fix it, how to amplify it, and how to use magic and spirituality in conjunction with the Law of Attraction. We're talking about Programming Energy, how to do it, understanding the realm of influence and how that all works with Setting Intenti…

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Andrew Schulz Has Advice for Dems, Jews, and Comics 1:29:53

3M ago1:29:53

1:29:53

Each one of us has a different conception story. For some parents, it’s a romantic night out, maybe over a candlelit dinner. For others, like Bari and Nellie, it involves a trip to a fertility clinic in a mall that doesn’t even validate parking. And of course, for some it’s a long, challenging, emotional process involving needles, hormones, and man…

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Meet Sarah Wynn-Williams, Facebook’s Highest-Ranking Whistleblower 1:10:32

3M ago1:10:32

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You may have never heard of Sarah Wynn-Williams, but that’s about to change. She’s written a memoir about her nearly seven years at Facebook, the company that has since rebranded as Meta. In doing so, she’s become the company’s highest-ranking whistleblower. Until around 72 hours ago, the book’s existence itself was a secret. Wynn-Williams, a oneti…

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#92: World of Souls 44:34

3M ago44:34

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Why do bad things happen to good people? What role does Oral Torah play in Jewish life? Why did the Almighty create two worlds, the world of the bodies and the world of the souls? What is the difference between today and the days of Messiah? These are just some of the questions that are raised in the third and final installment on the introduction …

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