Phoenix Chronicles is a faith-based podcast that teaches listeners how to overcome their vices, such as gluttony and addiction. Cohosts Jess and Marty explain how weight loss and faith are compatible because both develop your sense of routine and self-discipline. Through an approachable, conversational format, Marty and Jess take the listener through their weight loss journeys and help motivate them to take on their own. They debunk fad diets and alarming trends, give the listener actionable ...
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POLITE COOLERY IS A PODCAST WITH 4 HANDSOME BLACK MEN OUTTA ST.LOUIS, USA... MOE, CUE, MARTY, & BENNY. IF YOU LOVE BLACK WOMEN, FRESH OUT THE PACK WHITE TEES, PLAYLISTS WITH THE ISLEY BROTHERS ON IT, TOP SHELF LIQUOR, EXFOLIATING, SHOPPING AT HOMEGOODS, CANDLES THAT SMELL LIKE PARADISE, AND NICE ANKLES, AND YOU'RE NOT A WEIRDO THEN CONGRATS WE'RE BESTIES!!! WELCOME TO POLITE COOLERY!
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America’s premier Sunday morning public affairs program. For nearly 70 years, Face the Nation has sought to help audiences understand how current events affect their lives. Today, that mission remains the same. Hear moderator Margaret Brennan’s illuminating and informative interviews with elected officials, policy experts and foreign leaders. Face the Nation airs Sundays at 10:30 AM, ET on the CBS Television Network and at 12 PM, ET on the CBS News Streaming Network. Face the Nation is also ...
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The latest album and E.P. reviews by New Zealand's Top Music Journalists. Each week we review four new releases that will keep you up to date on the best rock, indie, Americana, blues, Hip-Hop and Jazz albums.
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I took the Bonus shows from my main podcast: Standup Comedy "Your Host & MC' and started this second podcast. It is for listeners that want quick comedy bits on their Fridays to start their weekend. All shows are jokes, stories, and comedy bits by the Famous...and not so famous. Listen to a few and Enjoy!
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THE RENT REALLY BE DUE W/ DEZ NIBOH
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2:11:22According to Producer and creative Dez Niboh, Rain, Snow, Sleet, Sunshine the rent really always due.By Polite Coolery
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Sen. Lindsey Graham, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Sen. Rand Paul
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54:58It'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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HAVE YOU EVER MET YOURSELF FOR THE FIRST TIME? W/ NICO MARIE
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1:49:53You start out your journey as a stranger and then you meet yourself for the first time. At least that’s what we learned from this episode with Yogi & DJ Nico Marie.By Polite Coolery
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NEC Director Kevin Hassett, Rep. Tom Suozzi, Ken Burns
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53:58This 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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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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Extended Interview: International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi
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27:13The 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
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54:52This 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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Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Sen. Tim Kaine, Reps. Ro Khanna & Thomas Massie
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54:54This 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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Praying Through the Craving: Spiritual Tools for Lasting Change
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39:12Do you ever feel like temptation always wins? Whether it’s fast food on the way home, sneaking a snack in secret, or giving up after one bad morning—Jes and Martin know the feeling. In this episode, they open up about their real-life struggles with temptation and how their faith helped them fight back. From practical strategies to spiritual warfare…
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Sen. Tom Cotton, Sen. Lindsey Graham, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Sen. Alex Padilla
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54:34This 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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Faith Over Feelings: Building Spiritual Discipline for Real Change
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36:05Are you tired of starting over on your health journey? Do you feel like every diet begins with hope but ends in defeat? In this episode, we’ll show you how inviting God into your weight loss journey can change everything. Jes and Martin explain why Phoenix Chronicles isn’t a diet—it’s the spiritual foundation to help you stay on one. Through prayer…
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Dept. of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Senator Amy Klobuchar, Rep. Tony Gonzales, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett
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54:43This 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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Eating Disorder Recovery & Turning to God
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32:27Have you interacted with the mainstream therapeutic world in your pursuit of weight loss? When Jes was struggling with her eating disorder, she went to rehab and saw a secular therapist. In doing so, she processed much of her trauma, but also started to lose sight of God’s importance in her life. When you navigate the mental health world, sometimes…
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Sec. Scott Bessent, Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary
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54:49This 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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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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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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Self-Care Challenge: Why Rest Days Are Important for Weight Loss
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37:33We live in a self-care-obsessed culture. Anyone who has ever been to a therapist or opened social media has seen it: we’re all about taking time for ourselves, setting boundaries for ourselves, and feeling like our best selves. These goals often leave us feeling empty. That’s because real rest does not come from ourselves; it comes from God. In tod…
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Speaker Mike Johnson, Rep. Jim Himes, Cindy McCain
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54:03This 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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Putting God First: Setting Boundaries for Worship & Weight Loss
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50:26Does God want us to have boundaries? Think about it—God asks Christians to live differently than the rest of the world. This means denying ourselves things that would prevent us from fulfilling God’s purpose for us. In today’s episode, Jes and Martin discuss boundaries: what they are, how the Bible gives us examples of them, and how they apply to w…
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Extended Interview: Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates
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51:13Face 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
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54:25This 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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Weight Loss Motivation: How I Lost 450 Pounds (And Kept It Off!)
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27:08The question Martin gets more than any other is “okay, but how did you really lose 450 pounds?” In today’s episode of Phoenix Chronicles, he answers that question. From his early adulthood to today, Martin has tried every diet under the sun, and has lost weight and gained weight over and over until eventually finding the method that helped him keep…
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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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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
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54:21This 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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Are your thoughts and worship aligned with your goals? When we try to lose weight, we sometimes get caught up in the physical, categories-in, categories-out processes. But losing weight is a mental game. By aligning your thoughts and worship practice with your goals, you can keep the weight off while becoming a better Christian. The way that we thi…
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Rep. Mike Turner, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Ambassador Oksana Markarova
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54:25This 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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God Is Perfectly Trustworthy: Learning to Trust in God
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49:51Do you fully trust in God? It can be difficult to do so. Lots of aspects of our lives are out of our control; we see bad things happen to good people, including ourselves. How do we trust in God when the world feels imperfect, or when we’re struggling? In these moments, shifting our perspectives can help us better understand and trust in God. In to…
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BONUS POD: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
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52:23President 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
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54:50This 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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Do you have a pride problem? Better yet, do you know how to identify pride in all of its forms? Pride is more than just thinking you’re better than everyone; in fact, some of the most insecure people have problems with pride. This is because pride can manifest itself in lots of ways, from self-centeredness to people pleasing to complete self-relian…
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, Gov. Maura Healey
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54:39This 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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Have you found the best diet for your body? In today’s episode of Phoenix Chronicles, Martin and Jess discuss diets — the ones that work, the ones that don’t, and how to find the best diet for your body. Additionally, Jess and Martin explain how the Bible ties into dieting and recommend resources that have helped them through their journeys. Jess a…
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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
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54:28This 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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Do you have community? We live in a world that increasingly does not require community — you can buy just about everything online, and you can do everything from working to visiting the doctor remotely. However, God created us to have community. In today’s episode of Phoenix Chronicles, Martin and Jes discuss community — what it is, how to find it,…
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BONUS POD: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte
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19:30NATO 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
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54:47This 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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Jess is back and in the final stages of recovery from bariatric bypass surgery. Her journey to eventually decide to get the surgery was a difficult one as she struggled to determine what being obedient to God looked like in her decision. In this episode, Jess and Martin discuss and compare their weight loss surgeries and recovery and how obedience …
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BONUS POD: Shawn Fain, President of the United Automobile Workers Union
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20:00Shawn Fain, the President of the United Automobile Workers Union, joins Face the Nation to discuss the Trump administration’s new auto tariffs and the challenges facing organized labor. 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://podcastc…
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Sen. Mark Warner, UAW President Shawn Fain, Rep. Jodey Arrington
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54:36To 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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Dana Carvey Shares Jokes About Being a Dad #143
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7:08Send us a text On this week's show, my good Friend Dana Carvey talks about his two Son';s...Dex & Tom. He shares with the audience what it is like having kids and how names and atitudes get formed. His examples include "Sting" and Mike Tyson"...very funny! Support the show Hosted by: R. Scott Edwards Please Write a Review: in-depth walk through for…
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Today’s episode is about giants. We all face giants in our day-to-day life, whether they’re people or obstacles like losing weight. In this episode of Phoenix Chronicles, Martin speaks with his pastor Robert Upshaw about his story and the giants he overcame. Robert lost his wife suddenly due to a rare cancer, and found himself binge eating for comf…
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There’s two sides to every story, and today’s guest is bringing in a new perspective on Martin’s weight loss journey - Lori, Martin’s wife. They discuss how Martin became dependent on food, the many efforts he took to lose weight, and his realization that God was the ultimate source of willpower. As always, Martin and Lori discuss the importance of…
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In this episode, Martin and Jess talk about the north, south, east, and west of weight loss. Just like a compass helps us go in the right direction, the Phoenix Chronicles compass points you toward your weight loss goals. Learn about its components – nutrition, exercise, water, and sleep – and how you can improve at each one of them. Starting with …
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NSA Mike Waltz, Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. Jim Himes
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54:56This week on Face the Nation, as the backlash over the Trump administration's deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members grows, we talk to White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, the head of the Senate Homeland Security Committee Kentucky Republican Rand Paul, and the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee Connecticut's Jim …
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Send us a text Here is a short comedy set by Jay Leno recorded back in the early 80's. He honed his material at clubs like mine back in the day, and as you will hear, dated or not...Funny is Funny! Very good material relatable to all of the audience. Listen, Enjoy, & Share! Support the show Hosted by: R. Scott Edwards Please Write a Review: in-dept…
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Governor Wes Moore, Rep. Debbie Dingell, Steve Witkoff
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54:45This week on Face the Nation, the U.S. launches a major military strike in the Middle East, as U.S. bombs rained down on dozens of Iran-backed Houthi militant targets in Yemen in a massive air and naval attack ordered by President Trump. How long will this military campaign last, and what kind of a response should we expect from Tehran? We get the …
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"St. Patrick's Day Special w/Bob Worley #141
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5:41Send us a text On this special Holiday episode of Comedy Appeteasers, comic and good Friend, Bob Worley shares his experience with this drinking holiday. Do Not follow his path; but enjoy the comedy as Bob tells us how he celebrated St. Patricks Day...even though, as usual, it doesn't go well. Scott Edwards and Bob Worley bring a unique and humorou…
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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, Ambassador Kirsten Hillman, Rep. Tom Suozzi, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
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54:59This week on Face the Nation, President Trump’s tariff threats rattle allies and adversaries alike, plus, the latest on the administration's immigration crackdown. The administration hopes the tariffs will pressure Canada and Mexico to stop the flow of fentanyl and illegal migrants into the U.S. We ask Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem if it'…
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