We take your questions about life, Earth and the universe to researchers hunting for answers at the frontiers of knowledge.
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Comedy panel game about weird questions with wonderful answers. Each week, Tom Scott is joined by three guests to ask each other questions with a sideways twist. There's no points or prizes - just reputation and bragging rights on the line. For business enquiries, contestants applications and question submissions, visit https://www.lateralcast.com. Join the Producer's Club at https://members.lateralcast.com for ad-free shows and bonus content.
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"Handsome" is a podcast from comedians Tig Notaro, Fortune Feimster, and Mae Martin. Every week, the handsome hosts field a question from a friend and attempt to answer it together, covering every subject you could think of. Along the way, Tig, Fortune and Mae tell plenty of stories and just generally have a ridiculous time.
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Radiolab is on a curiosity bender. We ask deep questions and use investigative journalism to get the answers. A given episode might whirl you through science, legal history, and into the home of someone halfway across the world. The show is known for innovative sound design, smashing information into music. It is hosted by Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser.
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You’ve got questions. Together, we get answers. We all need advice, but sometimes it’s hard to know where to turn. Each week, Courtney Martin and Carvell Wallace bring a listener on to the show to solve their toughest problems with the help of world-class experts. It’s free therapy, and you’re invited.
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A weekly twenty question trivia quiz podcast.
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From the makers of QI and No Such Thing As A Fish: Gastronomically-minded QI researchers Jack Chambers and Manu Henriot join chef and food writer Rosie MacKean to unpack the world of food and drink, one lunchbox at a time. Can you unboil an egg? Why would you milk a spider? How much Dairy Milk would it take to kill you? Dig in now to get answers to the questions you never knew you had.
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Volcanoes. Trees. Drunk butterflies. Mars missions. Slug sex. Death. Beauty standards. Anxiety busters. Beer science. Bee drama. Take away a pocket full of science knowledge and charming, bizarre stories about what fuels these professional -ologists' obsessions. Humorist and science correspondent Alie Ward asks smart people stupid questions and the answers might change your life.
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Ever wonder if your pet is lying to you, what's inside a black hole, or whether you'd survive being cryogenically frozen? With infectious curiosity, cartoonist and former roboticist Jorge Cham makes science fun and accessible as he answers your biggest questions on the ScienceStuff podcast.
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Dan Savage, America's only advice columnist, answers your sex questions and yaps about politics. To record a question for Dan to be answered in a later podcast, record your question and send it to [email protected], or call 206-302-2064. For a much longer version of the show, with no ads, visit savage.love and get yourself a subscription.
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Throughline is a time machine. Each episode, we travel beyond the headlines to answer the question, "How did we get here?" We use sound and stories to bring history to life and put you into the middle of it. From ancient civilizations to forgotten figures, we take you directly to the moments that shaped our world. Throughline is hosted by Peabody Award-winning journalists Rund Abdelfatah and Ramtin Arablouei. Subscribe to Throughline+. You'll be supporting the history-reframing, perspective- ...
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The Ramsey Show believes you can build wealth and take control of your life—no matter what stupid mistakes you've made with money. Join as Dave Ramsey and his team of experts answer your questions on the top problems holding you back. Listen now or ask your question live by calling 888.825.5225 weekdays from 2–5 p.m. ET. Learn more at www.ramseysolutions.com
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Robert Peston and Steph McGovern follow the money to bring you insightful stories from the world of business and finance. Who’s making money and who’s spending it? Who’s investing, and who’s innovating? How will AI affect the way we work and why are Saudi Arabia buying up sport? How can the UK economy recover its productivity and adapt for the future? Steph and Robert tap their extensive business contacts to answer these questions and decode the jargon to help make sense of the financial wor ...
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Cal Newport is a computer science professor and a New York Times bestselling author who writes about the impact of technology on society, and the struggle to work and live deeply in a world increasingly mired in digital distractions. On this podcast, he answers questions from his readers and offers advice about cultivating focus, productivity, and meaning amidst the noise that pervades our lives.
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A panel of horticultural experts answer gardening questions from a live audience. Recorded in a different location each week
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I’m Gavin Newsom. And, it’s time to have a conversation. It’s time to have honest discussions with people that agree AND disagree with us. It's time to answer the hard questions and be open to criticism, and debate without demeaning or dehumanizing one other. I will be doing just that on my new podcast – inviting people on who I deeply disagree with to talk about the most pressing issues of the day and inviting listeners from around the country to join the conversation. THIS is Gavin Newsom.
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Seriously researched answers to absolutely ridiculous questions. New episodes every week.
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Half advice show. Half survival guide. Half absurdity-fest. (Wait, how does this work again? We're not numbers people.) Each episode, we answer all your burning questions, from how to survive a public bathroom to how to get close to a panda. When we don't know the answer, which is roughly 92% of the time (again, not numbers people), we bring in overqualified experts to help out. So you'll eventually walk away knowing how to do everything. That's what happens when you're one & a half shows. F ...
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Americast is the authoritative US news and politics podcast from the BBC. Each week we provide audiences with the best analysis from across the BBC, with on-the-ground observations and big picture insights about the stories which are defining America right now. The podcast is hosted by trusted BBC journalists including the BBC’s North America editor, Sarah Smith, BBC Radio 4 presenter, Justin Webb, the BBC’s disinformation and social media correspondent, Marianna Spring, and BBC North Americ ...
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Every Tuesday best friends Jason Alexander and Peter Tilden are joined by experts, newsmakers and celebrities in an attempt to find answers to the things that make us go…"Really? no, Really?” We invite you to join us, subscribe and even suggest topics, as we search for the answers to life’s most baffling, intriguing, confusing and annoying questions
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The simplest questions often have the most complex answers. The Philosopher's Zone is your guide through the strange thickets of logic, metaphysics and ethics.
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Series that demystifies health issues, separating fact from fiction and bringing clarity to conflicting health advice.
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Every week Chris Hayes asks the big questions that keep him up at night. How do we make sense of this unprecedented moment in world history? Why is this (all) happening? This podcast starts to answer these questions. Writers, experts, and thinkers who are also trying to get to the bottom of them join Chris to break it all down and help him get a better night’s rest. “Why is this Happening?” is presented by MSNBC and NBCNews Think.
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Bestselling author, professor and entrepreneur Scott Galloway combines business insight and analysis with provocative life and career advice. On Mondays, Prof G Markets breaks down what’s moving the capital markets, teaching the basics of financial literacy so you can build economic security. Wednesdays, during Office Hours, Scott answers your questions about business, career, and life. Thursdays, Scott has a conversation with a blue-flame thinker in the innovation economy. And Scott closes ...
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Why we find it so hard to save our own planet, and how we might change that.
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Martin Lewis answers your financial questions, offering valuable money-saving tips.
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BACK FOR 2025! Helen Zaltzman and Olly Mann host the award-winning podcast that's been answering the world's questions since 2007. New episodes on the last Thursday of each month - keep us going by supporting us at patreon.com/answermethis. Visit our official site at answermethispodcast.com and buy classic episodes and albums at answermethisstore.com
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The Naked Scientists flagship science show brings you a lighthearted look at the latest scientific breakthroughs, interviews with the world's top scientists, answers to your science questions and science experiments to try at home.
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In each bite-sized, daily episode of Before Breakfast, host Laura Vanderkam shares a time management strategy or an answer to a listener’s schedule question. How can listeners make the most of their time, both at work and at home? The mission is to give listeners practical tools to feel less busy and get more done.
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NAMED A TOP 10 PODCAST OF 2024 BY THE NEW YORK TIMES There are interview podcasts and then there's Wild Card. Rachel Martin rips up the typical interview script and invites guests to answer questions they've never been asked before about life's biggest questions. Actors, writers and musicians open up about their fears, their joys and how they've built meaning from experience – all with the help of a very special deck of cards. Want to listen to Wild Card sponsor-free? Support NPR by subscrib ...
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What if it was easy to create a $1M digital business you could be proud of? The path lies in creating people magic. Gina Bianchini, founder and CEO of Mighty Networks, has helped over 10,000 entrepreneurs, brands, and creators grow incredible businesses that put people first and generate millions in profit. Now she’s bringing the secrets of the most successful communities directly to you. In this series, Gina will show you how to build a community so valuable you can charge for it and so wel ...
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Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of "Grit") and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan really like to ask people questions, and they believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one. So they have a podcast where they can ask each other as many “stupid questions” as they want. New episodes each week. "No Stupid Questions" is a production of the Freakonomics Radio Network. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Rad ...
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Leading ADHD experts give real-life answers to questions submitted by ADD adults and parents raising children with attention deficit disorder across a range of topics covering symptoms, school, work, and family life. Download the accompanying slide presentations here: additudemag.com/adhd-expert-webinars-index (look for the episode number). Note on audio quality: This podcast is a recording of a webinar series, and the audio has been captured from conversations recorded via a computer or tel ...
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Ever wonder why barber shops have that striped pole out front? What does it mean? Is it a warning? Perhaps a hypnotic device to lull you into spending too much on a haircut? We don’t know. But we will pretend to know, on ANSWER FOR IT! -- the podcast where trivia meets comedy, facts meet improv, and where fumbling the answer for laughs is both an art and a science. Featuring an all-star “who the hell is that?” cast, ANSWER FOR IT! comes from James and Elyse Willems (Funhaus), AJ LoCascio (X- ...
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Material is a weekly discussion about the Google and Android universe. Your intrepid hosts try to answer the question, “What holds up the digital world?” The answer, so far, is that it’s Google all the way down. Hosted by Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion.
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Blurry Creatures chases down answers for the weird questions and enigmatic creatures that inhabit the fringes between reality, myth, and imagination. Join podcast veterans Nate Henry and Luke Rodgers as they investigate Bigfoot, Ancient Giants, Cryptids, The Nephilim, The Watchers, Ancient Burial Mounds, Forbidden History, Megaliths, Conspiracy Theories, Dogman, Mothman, The UFO Phenomenon, Extraterrestrials, and The Unexplained.
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Video games: They’re serious business! Except when they’re not serious at all. Each week on Triple Click, video game experts Kirk Hamilton, Maddy Myers, and Jason Schreier journey into the fascinating world of games. They’ll explore hot topics in video game news and culture, answer burning listener questions, debate the pros and cons of the biggest new games, and replay old classics together.
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TV Tech Guy Rich DeMuro offers tech news, gadget reviews, helpful apps and answers your questions. richontech.tv
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Richard Osman & Marina Hyde share insider knowledge on TV, movies, and pop culture. Stay up to date on what's hot and what's not in entertainment with behind-the-scenes insights from Richard and Marina. As two of the most connected voices in the business, they provide a unique perspective on the latest television series, film releases, and cultural trends. Their podcast explores everything from media gossip to industry secrets, giving listeners the inside track on the world of showbiz. Wheth ...
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There are no dumb questions! The podcast where DJ Wooldridge & Roxy Striar answers all your questions about movies, TV shows, comics, & MORE!
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Ask questions, vote and discover answers about Chicago, the region and its people. From WBEZ.
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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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Get answers to the health questions everyone's asking. Our experts give you the information you need to feel good and make the best decisions for your brain and body.
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The Audio Long Read podcast is a selection of the Guardian’s long reads, giving you the opportunity to get on with your day while listening to some of the finest longform journalism the Guardian has to offer, including in-depth writing from around the world on current affairs, climate change, global warming, immigration, crime, business, the arts and much more. The podcast explores a range of subjects and news across business, global politics (including Trump, Israel, Palestine and Gaza), mo ...
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No Dunks is a daily NBA podcast hosted by Skeets, Tas, Trey, and JD — the original basketball podcasters. Join 'em as they break down the league's biggest games and headlines, answer listeners' questions, interview guests, and more.
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Comedians Clare O'Kane, Alex Ptak, and Jeremy Kaplowitz explore the mysterious land of Quora.com to answer life's questions.
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Iain Dale is joined by a panel of senior politicians and commentators to answer listener questions on the biggest stories of the week. Debate, in-depth discussion and laughs all guaranteed!
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Tariffs, crypto, deregulation, tax cuts, protectionism, are just some of the things back on the table when Donald Trump returns to the Presidency. To help you plan for Trump's singular approach to economics, Bloomberg presents Trumponomics, a weekly podcast focused on the Trump administration's economic policies and plans. Editorial head of government and economics Stephanie Flanders will be joined each week by reporters in Washington D.C. and Wall Street to examine how Trump's policies are ...
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Everyone needs a little help being a human. From sleep to saving money to parenting and more, host Marielle Segarra talks to experts to get the best advice out there. Life Kit is here to help you get it together. Want another life hack? Try Life Kit+. You'll support the show and unlock exclusive curated playlists and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org/lifekit
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Dementia: Your questions answered and lion's mane mushrooms in the lab
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28:16You sent in your questions on dementia and now we're tackling them. Professor Tara Spires-Jones, Director of the Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences at the University of Edinburgh, joins James Gallagher to go through the [email protected] mailbag. James also visits mushroom grower the Bristol Fungarium which has teamed up with the University o…
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Second Cup: Something active, something creative
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6:04A formula for creating a balanced life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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19. Is There Such a Thing as Good Estrangement?
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34:31Also: how do you know if you have a “bad personality”? This episode originally aired on September 20, 2020.By Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher
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Roku upgrades, phone hack fears & how to recover lost texts (118, April 26, 2025)
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1:44:34Rich talked about the latest Roku announcements from their NYC event. Stephen from Tarzana wants to organize millions of files on his computer. Rich suggested checking out AI tools like Dropbox Dash, along with software options such as Directory Opus and the freeware alternative Total Commander. As expected, pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 are…
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Weekend Shift | Ant Closes Game 3, Milwaukee's Gary Hours & Magic Stay Physical
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34:46On Sat.'s No Dunks, Solo Skeets recaps all three NBA Game 3s last night: Anthony Edwards and the Wolves cap a big home win over the Lakers with a 13-1 run, starter Gary Trent Jr. gives the Bucks new life in their first-round playoff series vs. Indy, and whether the Magic are playing physical or dirty against the Celtics. ▶️ Join our Playback room: …
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No Mercy / No Malice: Breaking the Silence
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16:58As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/breaking-the-silence/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Vox Media Podcast Network
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A little bit of thoughtfulness adds up See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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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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We’re having a Tariffs Town Hall and we want to hear from YOU. IG: @ThisisGavinNewsom Email: [email protected] Phone: 855-6NEWSOM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Stop Messing Around & Follow the Plan That’s Proven To Work
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1:42:15📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a Free Personalized Plan 📱 Watch the full episode for free in the Ramsey Network. app George Kamel and Jade Warshaw answer your questions and discuss: "We're in the middle of a bankruptcy and now have $25k in home repairs," "Not having direct access to my savings scares me," "Is it okay to do my debt snow…
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According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation, 800 million people are going to bed hungry every night, but 2 billion people in the world are malnourished. Farmers across the globe produce enough food to feed 10 billion people, yet there are only 7.6 billion of us. We know there is enough food to go around, but filling tummies is…
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The Drop | Knicks' Stars Shine, Thunder Storm Back, Nuggets In Trouble
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1:28:13On Fri.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the controversial officiating at the end of the Knicks-Pistons game, the Thunder rallying from 29 down after Ja Morant's injury, and whether the Nuggets are cooked after a Game 3 blowout by the confident Clippers. That, plus horse hats, Evan Mobley wins the Defensive Player of the Year award, Kobe's debut Lakers…
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For years, scientists thought nothing could live above 73℃/163℉. At that temperature, everything boiled to death. But scientists Tom Brock and Hudson Freeze weren’t convinced. What began as their simple quest to trawl for life in some of the hottest natural springs on Earth would, decades later, change the trajectory of biological science forever, …
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Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.By BBC Radio 4
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Fortune and Mae name a cat, perform some spot-on impressions, and dish about Kelly Clarkson's famous winks on a brand new Pretty Little Episode! Handsome is hosted by Tig Notaro, Mae Martin, and Fortune Feimster Submit questions to speakpipe.com/handsomepod Follow us on social media @handsomepod Merch at handsomepod.com Watch Handsome on YouTube Th…
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If something's working, there's no need to change it up See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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In search of the South Pacific fugitive who crowned himself king
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47:44Noah Musingku made a fortune with a Ponzi scheme and then retreated to a remote armed compound in the jungle, where he still commands the loyalty of his Bougainville subjects By Sean Williams. Read by Simon Darwen. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian
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Matt Gray, Daniel Peake and Charlotte Yeung face questions about drumming dates, careful cleaning and remarkable records. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://lateralcast.com. Join the Producer's…
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Malaria fight in jeopardy, and bone collecting caterpillars
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36:15In this edition of The Naked Scientists: World Malaria Day, and why overseas aid cuts in the US are threatening to cause a crisis; the carnivorous caterpillar dubbed the "bone collector" that steals from spiders; and the biotechnologist attempting to feed astronauts better in space... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scient…
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EP: 321 The Infamous Farmhouse *members only trailer
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20:30When a woman and her family move into what seems like their historic dream home—The Robbins-Holton Mill & House—they expect charm, history, and a fresh start. What they get is something far more chilling. As strange occurrences escalate into undeniable encounters with past residents, the family slowly uncovers the mill’s dark past and realizes they…
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This week's rounds are Music (Backbeat), The Baltic Countries, Transport and Literature. The music is Baltic Levity by Kevin MacLeod.By James Carter
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When Are You Going To Clean Up Your Financial Mess?
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1:40:41📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a Free Personalized Plan 📱 Watch the full episode for free in the Ramsey Network. app Dave Ramsey and Rachel Cruze answer your questions and discuss: "My mother-in-law is threatening to sue us over a home they built on our property," "Should I pay to fix my car or have it voluntarily repossessed?" "My boy…
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YouTube is almost old enough to drink, just in time for the sky to fall on Google Search. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: 20 ways we’re celebrating two decades of YouTube It's Our Birthday, Let's Pa…
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Signal chats, leaks, and sackings... What's going on in the Pentagon?
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27:31There’s trouble in the Pentagon - again! Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump have dismissed new reports that the defence secretary sent details of confidential military plans to his wife, brother, and personal lawyer on Signal. They both criticised journalists at the annual White House Easter event between egg related activities, but reports keep coming …
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The Shrinkflation Nation | Why now is the time to check if you’re owed £100s of energy credit
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1:01:23The main topic is all about how you could potentially get money back from your energy firm. If you pay by monthly direct debit then Martin explains why you should be checking now if you’re owed serious cash. The Tell Us is about shrinkflation. Where can you find provable evidence of groceries, cleaning productions or cosmetics that are no longer as…
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Jalen Green's Eruption, Porzingis Blood, Donovan Mitchell Takes Over
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1:07:55On Thu.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss Jalen Green scoring 38 to help the Rockets even their series with the Warriors, Jimmy Butler's hard fall, Jaylen Brown stepping up for the Tatum-less Celtics, Kristap Porzingis' bloody gash on his forehead, and Donovan Mitchell taking over down the stretch for the Cavs. That, plus Jalen Brunson wins Clutch Playe…
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Internally Screaming Until Leap Year
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1:06:09This episode Julian tries to think of an even better calendar (too bad "Julian Calendar" was already taken) and Trace thinks a thought so hard his head hurts. QUESTIONS Julian: "Is there a better calendar than the Gregorian? Would it solve any obscure problems?" from Daniel Trace: "Can you think something in your head so loud that it can physically…
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Maria Rodriguez: From fashion designer to restaurateur
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13:22In our last episode, Curious City question-asker Emily Porter sent us on a quest exploring the world of local fashion designers, all after she found a thrift shop sweater with a tag that reads: “Maria Rodriguez Chicago.” Who is Maria Rodriguez? How did she get into the industry? And what is it like to be a fashion designer in Chicago? To answer tho…
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this whole episode is about this numerologist named Gary who thinks we live in a simulation and you can learn everything through some insane numbers bullshit. really weird stuff! https://www.patreon.com/quorators
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What’s a Mastermind? It’s a small group of people who gather to help one another achieve their goals. In today’s episode, Gina breaks down why the power in a mastermind is so powerful and how it lies in the curation of who is in those groups. It requires finding people who are in a similar stage of life, stage of business or stage of a similar chal…
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Why Women Still Struggle for Real Power — with Melinda French Gates
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55:23Melinda French Gates, a philanthropist, businesswoman, and global advocate for women and girls, joins Scott to discuss her new book The Next Day: Transitions, Change, and Moving Forward. They also get into Melinda’s philanthropic efforts, what she’s learned from raising a son, and why women still face barriers to claiming “real power” today. Follow…
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The Deadly Story of the U.S. Civil Service
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49:34When James Garfield won the Presidency in 1880, Charles Guiteau got ready to accept his new government job. No one had actually offered him a job – but he'd campaigned for Garfield, so he assumed he'd be rewarded. That was the spoils system, and it was how the government worked. But President Garfield didn't hire him. Guiteau was furious. And on Ju…
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Joy Harjo is one of the most revered poets in the United States, but she took a winding path to get there. The former U.S. poet laureate spoke with Rachel Martin about a pivotal decision in her childhood that put her on the creative path and how she views writing as a way to have second chances. This spring, Harjo is releasing a new version of her …
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Do you feel like you always need to use GPS to get around? Never quite sure if it's a left or a right turn — even though you just looked at a map? It can be anxiety-inducing to get around when you don't have a great sense of direction. This episode, experts explain how to gain more confidence while navigating. This episode originally aired May 6, 2…
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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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How should video game consoles differentiate themselves without exclusives? Do games make us more or less lonely? And are RPGs popular because they feel like jobs? This week, Maddy, Jason, and Kirk open up the listener mailbag and take some of your (excellent) questions. Plus: three killer new games that are out this week! One More Thing: Kirk: Sun…
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Can you guess how Marina will rate your favourite actor? Why do first editions cost so much? Does Beyonce hire too many songwriters? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions and explore the world of bottle episodes and writing credits. Plus we list the country's top actors and Marina (and her imaginary gavel) decide if they are 'A-List o…
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Henri Bergson, philosopher of past and future
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34:21100 years ago, Henri Bergson was the most famous philosopher on earth, drawing traffic-stopping crowds to his public lectures and scandalising the French intellectual elite with his popularity among women. His ideas resonated at a time when people were anxious about the rise of new and strange scientific discoveries and technologies - which makes h…
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163. Trump Surrenders To China And The Fed
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32:58Why has Trump changed his mind about firing the head of America’s central bank? Why has he also backed down on China trade tariffs? And while Rachel Reeves tries to woo Washington this week, are more UK tax rises in Autumn inevitable? Catching up on the latest data on borrowing and growth, Steph and Robert tell you what you need to know. Sign up to…
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Don’t Let Panic Influence Your Financial Decisions
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1:40:20📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a Free Personalized Plan 📱 Watch the full episode for free in the Ramsey Network app Ken Coleman & Jade Warshaw answer your questions and discuss: "We are falling behind on Baby Step 2. Should we get a debt consolidation loan?" "How do we help my father-in-law get out of debt?" "Should we change our rate …
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Layla Moran, Sir Robert Buckland, Ava Vidal & Lance Forman
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51:26Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Lib Dem MP Layla Moran, former Conservative MP and minister Sir Robert Buckland, comedian and journalist Ava Vidal and businessman and political commentator Lance Forman.By LBC
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Americanswers…on 5 Live! Is Elon Musk being forced out of the White House?
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30:20Elon Musk says he’s stepping back from his role at DOGE and refocusing on Tesla after the electric car firm reported a huge drop in profit and sales for the start of this year. We look at whether he could be on his way out completely. Donald Trump meanwhile says he’ll be attending the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome this weekend. The late Pope was …
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What are the long-term implications of Donald Trump's attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell? Host Stephanie Flanders is joined by Krishna Guha, vice chairman of Evercore ISI and head of its Global Policy and Central Bank Strategy Team, and Bloomberg managing editor Kate Davidson. “Up to this point, the market has confidence that the Fed wi…
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Lakers Fight Back, Thunder & Pacers Take 2-0 Leads, Anonymous Player Poll Reax
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1:13:07On Wed.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss a choppy Lakers-Wolves game, the Thunder continuing to dominate the Grizzlies, Lillard's Game 2 return, and the Pacers' depth proving to be too much for Giannis and the Bucks. That, plus why The Athletic's anonymous player poll picked Tyrese Haliburton as most overrated, Payton Pritchard's Sixth Man award, and T…
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Look closer. You are getting sleepier and sleepier. But is it real science? Jorge interviews and gets mesmerized by two hypno-experts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Like NYC and Paris, Chicago was a hub for fashion designers
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6:34A question about a sweater in a thrift store turns into a search for a prominent Chicago designer of the 1980s. Along the way, we discover the city’s golden age of fashion designers.
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Scott on Hotel Brands, Netflix’s Adolescence, and Theranos Takeaways
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25:21Scott shares his take on the explosion of hotel brands and what it says about consolidation, consumer choice, and corporate strategy. Then, he reflects on the Netflix series Adolescence and the pressures facing young men today. Finally, in our Reddit Hotline segment, Scott responds to a question about Elizabeth Holmes, Theranos, and the culture of …
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Productive procrastination, with Jorge Cham
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24:53Host of Science Stuff Jorge Cham busts some science myths, and shares how he gets things done See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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