Join noted author & pundit Molly Jong-Fast for irreverent humor that cuts right to the heart of our politics today as she discusses the top political headlines with some of today’s best minds. Known for being one of the few interviewers in politics to cut through the talking points, Molly reveals the personalities and issues tearing the country apart. She asks the questions no one else does, and gets the answers even her guests didn’t expect to give – and exactly what you want to know. Tune ...
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A five-time Emmy winning SNL comedy writer/producer, joins a four-time #1 NYT bestselling author, a three-time highest-rated national progressive radio host, a two-time Grammy winning artist, and a former US Senator. So, it gets a little crowded in the booth when Al talks public policy and sometimes political comedy with notable guests. Think “The Daily” without the resources of the NYTimes.
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Making sense of our political hell every Tuesday and Friday! Oh God, What Now? is the no-bulls**t politics podcast, making the unbearable bearable with top quality guests and analysis, plus poor quality jokes. Regulars include: Dorian Lynskey, author of The Ministry Of Truth: A Biography of Orwell’s 1984 and host of Origin Story • Writer and commentator Ros Taylor • Rachel Cunliffe of the New Statesman • Writer and host of This Is Not A Drill Gavin Esler • Social affairs journalist Hannah Fe ...
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Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin takes listeners into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by going inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people we want to understand better: Ira Glass, Lena Dunham, David Letterman, Barbara Streisand, Tom Yorke, Chris Rock and others. Hear what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host.
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Tired of political headlines that feel like déjà vu? Wondering if you actually need to care about every controversy? This season, Katie’s asking those same questions—and talking to the people who have real answers. From political insiders to sharp-eyed journalists, she’s breaking down what’s worth your attention (and what’s not), with smarts, sanity, and even a little humor. Because none of us can be tuned in 24/7—but we can stay informed without losing our minds. Tune in every Thursday and ...
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The Golden Age with Andrew Zucker is a weekly podcast unpacking the biggest stories where culture, media, and politics collide—because today, you can’t understand one without the others. As a contributing editor at Town & Country and writer for various publications, Andrew has focused his reporting on these topics and their intersection with politics. The Golden Age goes beyond the headlines, giving audiences a front-row seat to conversations with figures shaping and illuminating today’s wor ...
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History might be written by the winners, but in presidential politics the story is often shaped by the Long Shots. Journalist Conor Powell profiles eight presidential candidates who lost the race for the White House but dramatically changed America’s political landscape - right up to today. Long Shots is the story of America’s presidential battles – the contentious contest for the most powerful office in the world - and how knowing where we've been can help us choose a better tomorrow. With ...
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Are you living in a hormonal hothouse, feeling a little overwhelmed and in need of some positive, uplifting and comforting guidance on how to lead a more magnificent midlife? Well, you're not alone and this podcast is for you. Hosts Lorraine and Trish chat with celebrities and experts on all things midlife, from menopause and perimenopause to parenting teens via fashion, beauty, wellness, nutrition, fitness, careers, relationships and finances. The witty duo, who have been editing glossy mag ...
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Welcome to “Spilling Chai” with Anushay & Friends. You may know Anushay Hossain as the Bangladeshi-American cable news commentator who debates toxic masculinity with Tucker Carlson on Fox News or maybe you’ve read her articles on CNN about toxic white supremacy. While Anushay may be a pro at giving her opinion and analysis on the headlines, something you don’t get to hear her do is ask the questions and talk about something other than the news. This podcast, “Spilling Chai” is about conversa ...
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Filmmaker. Actor. Activist. Rosanna Arquette has led many lives, always driven by curiosity, truth and activism. She's been a lightning rod for some of the most innovative minds on the planet. Whether holding conversations with world leaders and tastemakers, inspiring pop songs, or documenting the state of affairs in Hollywood, Rosanna has always walked the walk. Now she's going to talk the talk! Join one of Hollywood's shrewdest and most outspoken advocates for female empowerment for a one- ...
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In the 1960s, Collins evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 60-album body of work, thriving in the music industry for over a half a century. Her latest project, SINCE YOU`VE ASKED is an audio podcast series focusing on some of Collins` favorite musicians, artists and luminaries from her colorful life. A ...
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To The Contrary newsletter author Charlie Sykes examines Trump’s first 100 days of changing America.The Up and Up founder Rachel Janfaza details the divide in Gen Z’s voting and the complicated landscape of their support for Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Which Trump Policies Are BS? Molly Jong-Fast Doesn’t Hold Back
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27:22Molly Jong-Fast joins Andrew for a high-speed journey through the state of American politics. MJF weighs in on Pete Hegseth, Elon Musk's cuts, and the El Salvador deportations. She also shares initial thoughts on the primary field in 2028 and whether the Dems can hold onto the House and take the Senate in 2026. Plus, she shares a preview of her upc…
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Fear Factory – Inside Trump's reign of terror with Molly Jong-Fast
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59:31Trump 2.0 is a different animal compared to his first term. His administration has already made massive cuts to the federal government and conducted a war on woke – all with terrifying ferocity. Is Trump ruling America by fear? Special guest and host of the Fast Politics podcast, Molly Jong-Fast, joins the panel. Plus, is there a future in British …
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Molly Jong Fast: My mum Erica, dementia, alcoholism & the year that changed my life
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45:50For Mother's Day, Lorraine & Trish take a deep dive into motherlove in all its forms. The duo meet journalist and political commentator Molly Jong Fast to discuss her moving new memoir chronicling her mother Erica Jong’s descent into dementia at the same time her husband Matt was diagnosed with cancer. She talks to the duo about childhood trauma, g…
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Robert Reich on Fighting The Trump Autocracy
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45:38Every day we see this country inch closer to authoritarianism under Donald Trump. We're joined by Robert Reich, political economist, professor, author, and former Secretary of Labor under Bill Clinton. We cover how Reich thinks Democrats should fight back against this era of oligarchy in America. He explains the power of protest and lays out the me…
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Know Your Enemy’s Sam Adler-Bell examines Trump’s weaponization of law enforcement.The Shadow Docket author Stephen Vladeck details the courts’ pushback against Trump’s agenda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Ghost Tories – What if they hadn't screwed it up?
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1:14:47We all know the Conservatives got just about everything they could wrong when they were in government. But can we pinpoint where it all started to go wrong? And has the party learned its lessons? Tim Bale is a professor of politics at Queen Mary University London and his newly updated book: The Conservatives After Brexit: Turmoil and Transformation…
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Project 2025 Is Real. And It’s Happening Now.
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46:15Project 2025. Maybe you’ve heard whispers about it. Maybe you’ve rolled your eyes. But David A. Graham read the whole thing—and he sat down with Katie to break down why this isn’t just rhetoric – it’s a roadmap already in motion. From privatizing weather data to rewinding civil rights gains, this playbook for Trump 2.0 is more extreme—and more poss…
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Jeet Heer, Jim Acosta & Brendan Duke
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1:03:11The Nation’s Jeet Heer details Trump’s not-so-great deal-making skills. Substack’s The Jim Acosta Show host Jim Acosta examines Trump backing down on tariffs. Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Brendan Duke details how slowed imports at our ports affect Trump’s tariff gambit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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This thing of Trump’s – Is the president a mob boss?
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1:03:34“Nice liberal democracy you got there, shame if something wuz to happen to it…” Trump behaves like a mob boss, complete with extortion and protection scams against universities, businesses and governments. But is he a real Godfather or just cosplaying as one? John Dickie, Professor of Italian Studies at UCL and expert on the Mafia, joins us to dism…
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The New Republic’s Michael Tomasky examines where Trump’s lawlessness is headed. Strength In Numbers newsletter’s G. Elliott Morris details what polls can tell us about Trump’s agenda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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60 Minutes’ Steve Kroft reflects on his acclaimed reporting career
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34:26Steve Kroft is a renowned journalist and former CBS correspondent for 60 Minutes, where he reported for 30 seasons. His investigative reporting garnered widespread acclaim, winning him five Peabody Awards and 11 Emmy Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement in 2003. His legendary reporting career includes international war coverage and major histor…
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Voices of Resilience: Women Leaders in the Rare Disease Community
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40:32Today, approximately 10,000 rare diseases collectively affect as many as 400 million people around the world, and women leaders have long been at the forefront of bringing awareness to these diseases and driving change. Katie Couric moderates a panel that includes Tania Simoncelli of Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, whose “Rare as One” campaign gives to…
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The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson parses what the court’s rebuke of Trump’s agenda means for America.The New York Times’ Theodore Schleifer examines America’s oligarchs and how the country is reacting to their overreaches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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BEST OF: Tim Alberta on Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism
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59:35In this Best Of episode, we revisit our conversation with Tim Alberta, the author of the profoundly disturbing book "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory,” which was released before the 2024 election. In this interview, he explains how evangelicals have been turned into a political tool for the Republican Party. Alberta grew up in the evangelical …
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MSNBC’s Ali Vitali examines the state of democracy and Democratic politics. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel details how AGs are fighting back against Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Ooh, you’re hard! – How seriously should we take ‘Hard Labour’?
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1:10:52Crossover edition with hit pod The Two Matts. What the hell is ‘Hard Labour’? Is it Blue Labour in disguise, Old Labour on steroids, or Starmerism’s inevitable final form? The New European’s Matt Kelly and Matt D’Ancona join Zöe Grünewald and Dorian Lynskey to look at Labour’s identity crisis. Plus: Fortress Europe vs Trump 2.0, The Beatles vs Andr…
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Rahm Emanuel’s Plan to Save America (No Pressure)
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1:12:00Rahm Emanuel has never been short on opinions—or jobs. He’s been a senior advisor to President Clinton, Chief of Staff to President Obama, a three-term Congressman, and Mayor of Chicago. Most recently, he served as the U.S. Ambassador to Japan. Now, he’s back stateside and full of ideas. From how to get the Democratic party back on track to protect…
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Anne Applebaum, David Sirota & Darryl Silver
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51:36The Atlantic’s Anne Applebaum examines how our authoritarian rise is actually happening faster than usual. The Apprentice producer Darryl Silver shares what we can learn from his experience working with Trump. Plus, we have a special bonus from our YouTube channel featuring The Lever’s David Sirota on what Democrats can learn from Trump’s tariffs. …
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Evil Geniuses author Kurt Andersen examines Trump crossing new lines of lawlessness. Documentarian Alex Gibney details his latest documentary, The Dark Money Game, which explores the money that influences our politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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The Revenge Presidency: Inside Trump’s New Playbook
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23:25Andrew Zucker is joined by Axios reporter Alex Isenstadt, author of Revenge, for a conversation about his book and previously unreported stories from Trump’s comeback campaign. Isenstadt reveals the remarkable moments following the assasination attempt in Butler, the unique way Elon Musk convinced Trump to pick J.D. Vance as VP, and the late Brookl…
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From the Archives: Vanessa Williams: From Miss America to Miranda Priestly
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38:16There is bouncing back after adversity, and then there is: Vanessa Williams. The talented multi-hyphenate was only 21 years old when she became the first Black woman to be crowned Miss America. Yet a controversy surrounding the release of unauthorized nude photos led to her ultimately relinquishing her title 10 months into her reign. When doors wer…
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The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump’s erosion of public confidence in his plans to "Make America Great Again." Then we’ll talk to Senate Minority Leader and Antisemitism in America author Chuck Schumer about the Democrats’ plans to fight the SAVE Act. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Atul Gawande on Musk’s Destruction of USAID
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43:50Elon Musk and DOGE have been taking a chainsaw to the federal government since Trump was re-elected. It could take us generations to fully recover from the damage inflicted by the careless and cruel nature of these cuts. We're joined by American surgeon, author, and public health advocate Atul Gawande to discuss just how devastating these actions a…
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To The Contrary newsletter author Charlie Sykes examines Trump’s attacks on his political opponents. Democracy Americana’s Thomas Zimmer examines America’s continued lean toward authoritarianism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey has made a name for himself performing crazy stunts to win the hearts of voters. But maybe, just maybe, it’s working? Could the Lib Dems become the second biggest political party in the UK and what kind of people are they attracting to their cause? Enjoy Part Two of this week’s specially-split epic-length edition… W…
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Donald Trump’s tariff masterplan is working! Well that’s just utter bulls**t, isn’t it? Trump’s decision to reverse global tariffs for 90 days caught everyone by surprise, even us! Dorian, Hannah, Matt and Marie recorded the whole pod before the announcement, but don’t fear, Andrew Harrison and The Guardian’s Rafael Behr were on-hand to add some re…
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Biden Team’s “Delusion and Denial” with Chris Whipple
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53:42They couldn’t—or wouldn’t—tell Biden it was time to go. Journalist Chris Whipple reveals the human drama behind the political failure, captured in his must-read book Uncharted. Why did no one stop Joe Biden from running again? In this eye-opening interview, Chris and Katie pull back the curtain on the 2024 election, delving into the loyalty, fear, …
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The New Abnormal’s Andy Levy skewers the market chaos caused by Trump’s temperamental tariffs. Rep. Gregory Meeks details how Congress can stop Trump’s tariff madness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Risk Reversal’s Dan Nathan examines the business reaction to Trump’s insane tariffs. NBC’s Jon Allen and The Hill’s Amie Parnes detail their new book Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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The Press vs. The President with Oliver Darcy
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25:01Andrew is joined by Oliver Darcy, the founder and author of Status, a nightly newsletter covering the media industry. Oliver breaks down the WHCA’s responses to attacks on press freedom—most recently pulling comic Amber Ruffin from roasting at the WHCD. They also dive into how a recession could hurt media companies, the various threats facing newsr…
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American Ballet Theater’s Susan Jaffe, onstage and off
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45:13Susan Jaffe is a former ballerina who performed for 22 years as a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theater. She is known for iconic roles such as Swan Lake’s Odette and Odile, Kitri in Don Quixote, and Juliet in Romeo and Juliet. Jaffe has performed internationally and her repertoire includes the works of iconic choreographers such as Geor…
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Donald Trump’s tariffs are tanking stock markets and bankrupting penguins. How is Britain coping with Trump’s assault on free trade… and is there anything we can do to protect ourselves from protectionism? Plus, the most crucial voters are aged between 35 and 59 – and they’re also the most economically worried. Professor Jane Green is the Director …
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The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson skewers Trump for crashing the economy. Kat Abughazaleh details her run for Congress in Illinois' Ninth District. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Sally Phillips on Bridget Jones, friendship, divorce, botox, family and Hugh Grant
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44:37In the final show of the season Lorraine & Trish meet feminist comedy legend Sally Phillips, who plays Bridget Jones ride or die Shazzer in all four films. Sally chats about filming Mad About The Boy, the fourth and most successful movie of the franchise, as well as the power of her female friends, ageing on screen, life as a mum of 3 sons, and wha…
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Catherine Rampell on Trump’s Tariffs and DOGE
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53:04Despite widespread warnings about what economic havoc they could cause, Donald Trump announced his plan to put tariffs on nearly every nation in the world. Catherine Rampell, opinion columnist for The Washington Post and co-host of MSNBC’s The Weekend, gives her instant reaction to Trump's plan. If history (and the current stock market) is any indi…
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Neera Tanden, Justin Wolfers & Sen Martin Heinrich
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54:11The Center for American Progress’s Neera Tanden skewers Trump’s disastrous first 100 days. New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich details how Democrats fight back. Then we’ll have a special bonus from our YouTube channel with economist Justin Wolfers, who explains why tariffs aren’t the answer to our economic woes. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva…
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Land of the fee, home of the depraved
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1:12:34Trump is upending the world once again. We go on a whistlestop tour of tariffs, woke and the far-right in our latest show. First up, trade policy expert Dmitry Grozoubinski joins Andrew Harrison to explain why chaos is inevitable, following the new tariffs. Then into the main bulk of the episode, dinner time’s over for the tofu-eating wokerati… app…
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SEASON 11 OF NEXT QUESTION...COMING APRIL 10th!
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1:05Season 11 of Next Question with Katie Couric is cutting through the noise. Tired of political headlines that feel like déjà vu? Wondering if you actually need to care about every controversy? This season, Katie’s asking the same questions—and talking to the people who have real answers. From political insiders to sharp-eyed journalists, she’s break…
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Civil Discourse Substack author Joyce Vance examines the Constitution's checks and balances keeping Trump in check. Professor Laura Gamboa examines her article for Foreign Affairs, "How to Save a Democracy," and the lessons from other countries' authoritarian crises. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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The Atlantic’s George Conway examines Trump’s lawlessness and how our institutions hold up to it.The Economist’s Simon Rabinovitch details how Trump’s tariffs will actually affect the global economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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The stylish midlife hair colour everyone wants: how get the right grey for you
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19:36Why going grey is now the cool new choice for women & how you do it with style : Lorraine & Trish talk to the experts about every aspect of going grey from the cuts and colours to how to do it yourself at home. This is your complete guide to letting your grey grow out whatever hair type or shade you have. Handy links For your exclusive 30% discount…
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Andrew is joined by Gen Z expert and journalist Rachel Janfaza to break down her new framework: Gen Z 1.0 and 2.0. Based on years of listening sessions and on-the-ground reporting, Rachel explains how the COVID-19 pandemic created a generational fault line within Gen Z—and how that split is influencing everything from voting patterns to campus cult…
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From the Archives: Amanda Knox Navigates Labyrinths
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43:09Amanda knows about living inside other people’s preconceptions. When she was 22 years old, she was sentenced to 26 years in prison for a murder she didn’t commit. In 2007, on a study-abroad program in Perugia, Italy, Amanda’s roommate Meredith Kurcher was raped and murdered. The police and the tabloids pinned it on “Foxy Knoxy,” calling Amanda a se…
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Rachel Reeves’s spring not-a-budget has gone down like a cup of cold sick and many Labour supporters are asking what they’re backing the party for. Is Labour on the verge of losing popular confidence – and could it win it back? Plus, as Trump gets weirder and weirder we look at two movies that explain the trashy allure of American fascism: Paul Ver…
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The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson dissects Signalghazi’s continued fallout.The New York Times' Annie Karni details her new book Mad House: How Donald Trump, MAGA Mean Girls, a Former Used Car Salesman, a Florida Nepo Baby, and a Man with Rats in His Walls Broke Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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