Best Penguin Island Podcasts (2025)

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91: Colby Armstrong on Broadcasting, Fleury’s Farewell, Sidney Crosby and the Future of the Penguins’ Core. 56:53

4h ago56:53

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Colby Armstrong joins Daren and John for today’s episode of 100% Hockey. Known as one of the most versatile voices in the game, Colby has built an impressive career in broadcasting since hanging up the skates — from podcasts to TV, he seems to do it all. He shares how he made the transition from player to broadcaster, the work that went into findin…

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The Vile Horrendous w/ Joe DeRosa 1:14:24

1d ago1:14:24

1:14:24

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90: Inside Gerard Gallant’s Next Chapter: Coaching the Shanghai Dragons in the KHL 49:39

4d ago49:39

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Former NHL head coach Gerard Gallant, recently named bench boss of the Shanghai Dragons in the Kontinental Hockey League, joins John Shannon and Daren Millard on 100% Hockey. Gallant discusses his decision to take the role, what excites him about the Dragons’ upcoming season, and whether any NHL opportunities were on the table before heading overse…

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New Episode on Patreon Now 4:48

4d ago4:48

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Chicago Blackhawks: Team Preview ft. Mike Prieto of Chicago Tomahawk Podcast 59:06

6d ago59:06

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CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS: Team Preview (fantasy outlook) • Intro Team Overview • Roster & Lineup Breakdown • Goaltending Outlook • Power Play & Top Scorers • Over/Under Player Points and Goals Projections • Prospects to Watch • Season Predictions & Hot Takes #Blackhawks #Chicago #ChicagoBlackhawks #Illinois #Bedard #Nazar #Levshunov #Rinzel #Donato #Knig…

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Dreaming of Coney Island's Dreamland 42:21

6d ago42:21

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Coney Island still has the classic amusements you’d expect today like roller coasters, water slides, and carnival games. But over a century ago, it looked more like a proto–Disney World, with multiple theme parks, colossal buildings, and wildly imaginative rides. The most extravagant park along the boardwalk was Dreamland. At Dreamland, you could t…

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89: Inside the Isles: John Collins on Hockey, Business, and What's Next for the New York Islanders. 1:05:56

7d ago1:05:56

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John Collins, Co-Owner, Operating Partner, and Alternate Governor of the New York Islanders, joins John Shannon and Daren Millard for a wide-ranging conversation about everything from life on the ice to front-office strategy. Collins, who helped lead the transition following the departure of Lou Lamoriello, shares how he’s adapting to his leadershi…

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Dallas Stars: Team Preview ft. Ryan of Starcastic Remarks Ep.97 56:54

8d ago56:54

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DALLAS STARS: Team Preview (fantasy outlook) • Intro Team Overview • Roster & Lineup Breakdown • Goaltending Outlook • Power Play & Top Scorers • Over/Under Player Points and Goals Projections • Prospects to Watch • Season Predictions & Hot Takes #TexasHockey #DallasStars #Dallas #Texas #nhl #hockey #rantanen #jasonrobertson #oettenger #Duchene #Ha…

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London Calling 1:21:48

9d ago1:21:48

1:21:48

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88: Behind the Broadcast: Paul Graham’s Legacy in Hockey TV. 1:08:24

11d ago1:08:24

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This week on 100% Hockey, recently retired Paul Graham, the former Vice-President and Executive Producer of Live Events at TSN, joins John Shannon and Daren Millard for a rare and insightful conversation reflecting on his legendary career in hockey broadcasting. Over decades in the industry, Graham produced more than 1,500 major live sporting event…

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Philadelphia Flyers and New York Islanders: Team Previews Ep. 96 1:10:06

12d ago1:10:06

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Intro & Team Overview • Roster & Lineup Breakdown • Goaltending Outlook • Power Play & Top Scorers • Player Projections • Prospects to Watch • Season Predictions & Hot Takes #flyers #philadelphia #philadelphiaflyers #konecny #michkov #zegras #drysdale #tocchet #schaefer #nyislanders #newyork #longisland #barzal #horvat #deangelo #patrickroy #darche…

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Episode 105: Superman, Thunderbolts*, A Minecraft Movie, Mickey 17, Death of a Unicorn + Champ's Paris flicks 1:25:42

12d ago1:25:42

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Champ returns from Paris to join Mike in discussing some of the biggest releases so far in 2025. Topics include the good old-fashioned superhero vibes of Superman, the thoughtful examination of trauma and regret in Marvel's Thunderbolts, the ups and downs of Bong Joon Jo's latest sci-fi social critique in Mickey 17, the fun of a Minecraft Movie and…

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Columbus Blue Jackets and Pittsburgh Penguins: Team Previews Ep. 95 1:05:20

15d ago1:05:20

1:05:20

Intro & Team Overview • Roster & Lineup Breakdown • Goaltending Outlook • Power Play & Top Scorers • Player Projections • Prospects to Watch • Season Predictions & Hot Takes #cbj #columbusbluejackets #bluejackets #fanitilli #marchenko #greaves #monahan #pens #pittsburghpenguins #penguins #pittsburgh #crosby #malkin #karlsson #rust #letang #nhl #hoc…

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Did Victorians Really Have a Language of Flowers? 10:48

15d ago10:48

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In floriography, flowers and other plants are associated with meanings or sentiments (like physical emoji) -- but could you really send a message with a bouquet? Learn about the fad of floriography in Victorian England in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/cultural-traditions/flori…

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87: Culture, Coaching & Columbus: A Sit Down with Blue Jackets' GM Don Waddell 49:47

15d ago49:47

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Don Waddell, the President of Hockey Operations, and General Manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets, sits down with John Shannon and Daren Millard to reflect on an emotionally charged season shaped in part by the tragic loss of Johnny Gaudreau. Waddell shares how the organization united in the wake of tragedy, praises head coach Dean Evason’s leaders…

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Ouch! w/ Marc Maron 1:23:13

16d ago1:23:13

1:23:13

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86: Brian Lawton: A 360° Look at the Game. 55:15

19d ago55:15

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Daren Millard and John Shannon are joined by Brian Lawton for a wide-ranging conversation that dives into some of the biggest talking points in hockey today. With experience as a player, agent, GM, scout—and nearly an owner—Lawton brings a rare, all-angle perspective to the table. The trio covers everything from potential NHL expansion and the futu…

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Washington Capitals: Team Preview ft The Hockey Troll Ep. 94 50:30

19d ago50:30

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Washington Capitals Team Preview: Fantasy Outlook • Intro Team Overview • Roster & Lineup Breakdown • Goaltending Outlook • Power Play & Top Scorers • Breakouts, Sleepers & Busts • Prospects to Watch • Season Predictions & Hot Takes #ALLCAPS #WashingtonCapitals #Washington #Ovi #Ovechkin #Strome #Protas #TomWilson #Thompson #Leonard #Chychrun #Carl…

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8-Bit to Orchestras: Video Game Music Scores 38:37

20d ago38:37

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Creating a musical score for interactive video games is like trying to hit a moving target. Luckily, Hans Zimmer’s studio Bleeding Fingers has developed some clever strategies. I talk with their CEO Russell Emanuel and musicians Thom Lukas and Giovanni Rios about how they create innovative scores for games like Arknights, and why they thrive under …

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New York Rangers: Team Preview 44:36

21d ago44:36

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New York Rangers Team Preview: • Intro & Team Overview • Roster & Lineup Breakdown • Goaltending Outlook • Power Play & Top Scorers • Breakouts, Sleepers & Busts • Prospects to Watch • Season Predictions & Hot Takes #Nhl #Hockey #FantasyHockey #NYR #NewYork #Rangers #Gavrikov #Panarin #Zibanejad #Kreider #Lafreniere #Cuylle #JTMiller…

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How Did the Cowboy Gallop into American History? 6:00

22d ago6:00

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Cowboy culture didn't start in the Wild West. Learn about the Spanish, Indigenous, and Black history of cowboys in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/cowboys.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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85: Year Two in Utah: Building Long-Term Success with GM Bill Armstrong. 45:40

22d ago45:40

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Utah Mammoth GM Bill Armstrong joins John Shannon and Daren Millard to look ahead to the upcoming NHL season. Armstrong shares his expectations for year two in Utah, emphasizing the value of continuity and development within the roster. He touches on goaltending progress, provides an update on the franchise’s new arena plans, and reflects on lesson…

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How Does Skin Tan and Burn? 10:29

23d ago10:29

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When our skin deepens in color after sun exposure, it's trying to protect us from damage. Learn how it works -- plus why you should help it out with sunscreen, and why some people burn instead -- in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/beauty/sun-care/sunscreen.htm See omnystudio.com/listener…

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The Island Bullies Are Back 1:21:23

23d ago1:21:23

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BrainStuff Classics: Why Are Opossums Awesome? 6:38

24d ago6:38

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They eat trash and they look a little freaky, but the North American opossum is a smart, clean, disease-fighting, and all-around fascinating creature. Learn why in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/opossums-so-darn-ugly-theyre-adorable.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…

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BrainStuff Classics: What Happens to Donated Blood? 5:24

25d ago5:24

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After you donate blood, it goes through a complex system of testing, processing, and storage before it can be delivered to patients who need it. Learn how the system works in this classic episode of BrainStuff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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84: Survival, Strength, and Stories: Tony Granato Joins the Show 56:29

26d ago56:29

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Former NHL player and Olympic coach Tony Granato joins John Shannon and Landon Ferraro to introduce his new docuseries, Fight for Life with Tony Granato, premiering on NHL Network on Sunday, July 27 at 8:00 PM ET. The show delivers intimate, powerful stories of athletes overcoming life-altering trauma with resilience and purpose—crafted by someone …

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New Jersey Devils Team Preview EP.92 Ft. Neil Villapiano 56:43

26d ago56:43

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Neil of the Devils State of Mind Podcast joins us to preview the New Jersey Devils! Devils need to stay healthy! A healthy Devils team will lead to healthy Fantasy GMs and Healthy Devils fans! We touch on team projections, player projections, standouts, possible busts, prospect watch and much much more. Tune in for everything you need to know about…

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6 Historical Words That Don't Mean What You Think 9:50

26d ago9:50

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Originally, Hedonists believed in moderation and Luddites were just looking to protect their job security. Learn about these and other words that've changed their meaning in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/10-historical-words-that-dont-mean-what-you-think.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privac…

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How Do HeLa Cells Work? 11:34

26d ago11:34

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Most of the human cells grown in labs that are used for scientific research come from samples taken from one woman in the 1950s. Learn about the amazing yet nonconsenting contribution of Henrietta Lacks in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/cellular-microscopic/hela-cell.htm See omnystudio.com/…

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Carolina Hurricanes Team Preview EP.91 Ft. Zach Martin 49:19

28d ago49:19

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Zach Martin of The Surgecast joins us to preview Carolina Hurricanes! Team overview, team projections. Player projections, Busts, Standouts, Breakouts etc. Tune in for everything you need to know about the Carolina Hurricanes heading into next season. #carolinahurricanes #carolina #hurricanes #raiseup #aho #ehlers #jarvis #svechnikov #stankoven #ni…

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83: Stan Bowman on Pressure, Progress, and Pushing Forward With The Edmonton Oilers. 58:10

29d ago58:10

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Stanley Cup Final runner-up and newly minted Edmonton Oilers General Manager & Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations Stan Bowman joins John Shannon and Daren Millard to discuss his first year back in the NHL. Bowman reflects on the emotional highs and lows of Edmonton’s Cup run and shares how he intends to translate past successes—backed by…

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Friends of the Stone Age w/ Josh Homme 1:19:30

30d ago1:19:30

1:19:30

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How Jack Kirby Made His Mark on Marvel 42:07

1M ago42:07

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The production design of the film Fantastic Four: First Steps is an homage to the early ‘60s comics created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. While Kirby is best known for his bold, fist-popping drawing style, he was also a great storyteller who redefined what comic books could be. He was appreciated by hardcore fans at the time, but he never got the sam…

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82: Glen Gulutzan on Taking the Reins in Dallas. 50:15

1M ago50:15

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Newly appointed Dallas Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan joins John Shannon and Daren Millard to discuss his return to the bench and what lies ahead for a team fresh off a trip to the Western Conference Final. Gulutzan shares his approach to inheriting a playoff-tested roster, reflects on the lessons learned from his previous head coaching stops, and …

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Episode 90 - Free Agency Recap 1:28:02

1M ago1:28:02

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Recap of the NHL Free Agency and impact this might have on Fantasy Hockey Leagues ; including Salary Cap leagues, dynasty leagues and redraft leagues. #nhl#fantasyhockey #gohabsgo #nyr #flytogether #tusksup #vegasborn #leafsforever #SabreHood #Flames #raiseup #Blackhawks #GoAvsGo #TexasHockey #LetsGoOilers #LGRW #GoKingsGo #MNWild #Smashville #NJDe…

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81: The McKenna Effect: What It Means for the CHL with Dan MacKenzie & Glenn Healy on the NHL’s New CBA and What It Means for Alumni Association. 51:13

1M ago51:13

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Following Gavin McKenna’s high-profile commitment to Penn State, John Shannon welcomes CHL President Dan MacKenzie to discuss what the decision could mean for the future of junior hockey in Canada. The two explore the potential ripple effect of McKenna’s move—dubbed the “McKenna Effect”—and how it may reshape player development and league dynamics …

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We Are Firing Fancy 1:08:52

1M ago1:08:52

1:08:52

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80: Alumni Week Finale: Napier, Scrivens, Beukeboom & Cooke Join the Show 38:31

1M ago38:31

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It’s the final day of Alumni Week from the NHL Alumni Association’s Golf Tournament, and next week, John and Daren return to regularly scheduled — and wind-free — programming. To close out the week, Mark Napier, Ben Scrivens, Jeff Beukeboom, and Matt Cooke join the show to reflect on their time in the NHL, share thoughts on their former teams, disc…

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79: Alumni Week Day 2: May, Larouche & Carbonneau from the Course. 34:40

1M ago34:40

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Day two of Alumni Week takes us back to the NHL Alumni Association’s Golf Tournament, where John roams the course catching up with Brad May, Pierre Larouche, and Guy Carbonneau. From Sidney Crosby’s future with the Penguins, to the rise of NCAA hockey among Canadian prospects, to some classic broadcasting stories with John — today’s episode is full…

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78: Alumni Week Begins: Vaive, Thomas & Tucker on Life as a Leaf. 28:36

1M ago28:36

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Alumni Week kicks off with John flying solo from the NHL Alumni Association’s Golf Tournament — recorded right on the course. On today’s episode, John chats with three former Toronto Maple Leafs: Rick Vaive, Steve Thomas, and Darcy Tucker. From the fairway, they share stories about playing in Toronto, the pressure that comes with wearing the Leafs …

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Why Is North Sentinel Island Totally Off-Limits? 9:41

1M ago9:41

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This small island in the Bay of Bengal is home to one of the last uncontacted peoples on the planet -- and they seem to want to keep it that way. Learn how North Sentinel Island has remained independent in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/world-history/north-sentinel-island.htm See omnystudio.com/…

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How Have Obituaries Changed? 8:20

1M ago8:20

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Public death notices about common people are a fairly recent development, and they've changed a lot since their inception. Learn how obituaries went from dry statements to tributes to truth in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/funerals/obituary-history.htm See omnystudio.com/liste…

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Don't Bring a White Girl 1:25:16

1M ago1:25:16

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BrainStuff Classics: What Is the Mandela Effect? 6:35

1M ago6:35

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When many people share a false memory, that's the Mandela Effect in action -- but how does it happen? Learn how our individual brains misremember stuff and how false memories can spread in this classic episode of BrainStuff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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BrainStuff Classics: What's the History (and Future) of Toilets? 6:04

2M ago6:04

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The 'modern' toilet was invented in the 1700s. So what was it like in the past, and how could we improve on it in the future? Learn more about waste technologies in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/everyday-innovations/toilets-past-future-flush.htm See omnystudio.com/listener fo…

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What Does Habeas Corpus Mean? 11:13

2M ago11:13

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Habeas corpus is a centuries-old legal concept that basically means that the government has to have a valid legal reason if it's going to detain you. Learn why habeas corpus is so important -- and when it's been suspended in the U.S. -- in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/habeas-corpus-important.ht…

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