Best Refining Reason Podcasts (2025)

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Pretty Much Pop #199: Missioning Impossibly 57:28

1d ago57:28

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On the eight-film action series that launched in 1996 (based on the 1966 TV series) in light of its apparently final film. Featuring Mark, Lawrence, Sarahlyn and Al. Is this a coherent narrative as the last film would have you believe, or just an excuse for a series of Tom Cruise physically challenges? Maybe the latter is enough for us! For more, v…

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Pretty Much Pop #199: Missioning Impossibly 57:29

1d ago57:29

57:29

On the eight-film action series that launched in 1996 (based on the 1966 TV series) in light of its apparently final film. Featuring Mark, Lawrence, Sarahlyn and Al. Is this a coherent narrative as the last film would have you believe, or just an excuse for a series of Tom Cruise physically challenges? Maybe the latter is enough for us! For more, v…

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ESTERAS v. UNITED STATES (Revocation of Supervised release/factors courts may and may not consider) 10:51

2d ago10:51

10:51

Send us a textBy Jake Leahy

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Diamond Alternative Energy, LLC v. EPA (ARTICLE 3 STANDING, ADMIN LAW) 9:31

2d ago9:31

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Send us a text https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24pdf/24-7_8m58.pdfBy Jake Leahy

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United States v. Skrmetti (Transgender Treatment) 12:06

2d ago12:06

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Send us a text In 2023, Tennessee joined the growing number of States restricting sex transition treatments for minors by enacting the Prohibition on Medical Procedures Performed on Minors Related to Sexual Identity, Senate Bill 1 (SB1). SB1 prohibits healthcare providers from prescribing, administering, or dispensing puberty blockers or hormones t…

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Ep. 369: Philippa Foot's Naturalistic Ethics (Part Two) 47:05

2d ago47:05

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Continuing on Natural Goodness, getting more into concrete cases of moral reasoning. How and why do we decide to keep promises, even in cases where violating them would produce more utility? How do we take into account different kinds of grounds in moral reasoning? Get more at partiallyexaminedlife.com. Visit partiallyexaminedlife.com/support to ge…

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Ep. 369: Philippa Foot's Naturalistic Ethics (Part Two) 47:04

2d ago47:04

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Continuing on Natural Goodness, getting more into concrete cases of moral reasoning. How and why do we decide to keep promises, even in cases where violating them would produce more utility? How do we take into account different kinds of grounds in moral reasoning? Get more at partiallyexaminedlife.com. Visit partiallyexaminedlife.com/support to ge…

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Rivers v. Guerrero (Habeus Petition) 7:05

2d ago7:05

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Send us a text Rivers v. Guerrero Petitioner Danny Rivers was convicted in Texas state court of continuous sexual abuse of a child and related charges. After unsuccessfully seeking direct appeal and state habeas relief, Rivers filed his first federal habeas petition under 28 U. S. C. §2254 in August 2017, asserting claims of prosecutorial misconduc…

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How to Have a FaceTime Call or Bumble Video Call With a Woman 28:29

3d ago28:29

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There are so many benefits to having a video call with a girl you've met on a dating app before meeting her in person. It helps her feel secure that you are who you say you are, allows you to check that she’s not a catfish, and lets you assess whether she’s even worth going on a date with. It also gives her a glimpse of how much of a champion you a…

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Commissioner v. Zuch (Tax Court Jurisdiction) 7:34

3d ago7:34

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Send us a text Commissioner v. Zuch This case involves the jurisdiction of the United States Tax Court over appeals from collection due process hearings when there is no longer an ongoing levy. The dispute here began in 2012, when Jennifer Zuch and her then-husband Patrick Gennardo each filed an untimely 2010 federal tax return. Gennardo subsequent…

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Parrish v. United States (Appellate Procedure) 6:44

3d ago6:44

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Send us a text Parrish v. United States Federal inmate Donte Parrish alleges that he was placed in restrictive segregated confinement for 23 months based on his suspected involvement in another inmate’s death. After a hearing officer cleared him of wrongdoing, Parrish filed suit in Federal District Court seeking damages for his time in segregated c…

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Soto v. United States (VA Benefits) 5:43

3d ago5:43

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Send us a text Soto v. United States The Barring Act, 31 U. S. C. §3702, establishes default settlement procedures for claims against the Government and subjects most claims to a 6-year limitations period. However, the Act includes an exception: If “another law” confers authority to settle a claim against the Government, that law displaces the Barr…

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY v. CALUMET SHREVEPORT REFINING, L.L.C (VENUE FOR CLEAN AIR ACT CASES) 10:50

5d ago10:50

10:50

Send us a textBy Jake Leahy

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PERTTU v. RICHARD (Prison Littigation Reform Act Exhaustion & Jury Trial Right) 10:55

5d ago10:55

10:55

Send us a textBy Jake Leahy

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How Great Leaders Multiply Team Potential (And Why Most Don’t) 13:00

5d ago13:00

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Are your leadership behaviors multiplying or diminishing your team’s potential? Strong leadership is the backbone of business success, yet many leaders unknowingly hinder team performance. In this episode, Rich challenges you to assess your leadership style and explores how behaviors—however well-intended—can either inspire or suppress greatness. D…

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PEL Presents PvI#94: Storifying Philosophy w/ Kolby Granville 1:01:25

6d ago1:01:25

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Kolby runs After Dinner Conversations, which curates short stories about philosophy. He's also been a "producer" of improv shows. We talk about what makes a story philosophical, Kolby tells some stories, and we run some scenes about teleporter shenanigans and guidance counseling. Hear more at philosophyimprov.com. Support the podcast and listen ad-…

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PEL Presents PvI#94: Storifying Philosophy w/ Kolby Granville 1:01:25

6d ago1:01:25

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Kolby runs After Dinner Conversations, which curates short stories about philosophy. He's also been a "producer" of improv shows. We talk about what makes a story philosophical, Kolby tells some stories, and we run some scenes about teleporter shenanigans and guidance counseling. Hear more at philosophyimprov.com. Support the podcast and listen ad-…

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Stop Interfering With God's Plan! 37:39

6d ago37:39

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Are you a patient person? I'm not. As a matter of fact, if you think about it, no one is. Now, some may have more patience than others, but it all comes down to it that we all have our moments of weakness. In today's episode, I decided to highlight the book of Genesis 16:1-6 using Abram/Sarai (aka Abraham and Sarah) as some examples of how even the…

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THE 20 LAWS OF TEXTING GIRLS 32:09

7d ago32:09

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While it’s true that landing a date through dating apps can be tough for men these days, it’s not always the app’s fault. A lot of guys are making simple—but critical—mistakes that turn women off. From your tonality, to how often you text, to when you send that message—get it wrong too many times, and she’ll stop replying altogether. In today’s epi…

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AJT v. Osseo Area Schools (Education / Disability) 9:08

7d ago9:08

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Send us a text AJT v. Osseo Area Schools Held: Schoolchildren bringing ADA and Rehabilitation Act claims related to their education are not required to make a heightened showing of “bad faith or gross misjudgment” but instead are subject to the same standards that apply in other disability discrimination contexts. ROBERTS, C. J., delivered the opin…

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Catholic Charities v. Wisconsin (First Amendment) 5:55

7d ago5:55

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Send us a text Catholic Charities v. Wisconsin Wisconsin law exempts certain religious organizations from paying unemployment compensation taxes. The relevant statute exempts nonprofit organizations “operated primarily for religious purposes” and “operated, supervised, controlled, or principally supported by a church or convention or association of…

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CC/Devas (Mauritius) Ltd. v. Antrix Corp. (Jurisdiction / Foreign Immunity) 6:14

7d ago6:14

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Send us a text Held: Personal jurisdiction exists under the FSIA when an immunity exception applies and service is proper. The FSIA does not require proof of “minimum contacts” over and above the contacts already required by the Act’s enumerated exceptions to foreign sovereign immunity. Read by Jeff Barnum. Justice Alito delivered the opinion for a…

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Blom Bank v. Honickman (Civil Procedure) 6:37

8d ago6:37

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Send us a text Held: Relief under Rule 60(b)(6) requires extraordinary circumstances, and this standard does not become less demanding when the movant seeks to reopen a case to amend a complaint. A party must first satisfy Rule 60(b) before Rule 15(a)’s liberal amendment standard can apply.By Jake Leahy

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Seven County Infrastructure v. Eagle County 7:40

8d ago7:40

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Send us a text Held: The D. C. Circuit failed to afford the Board the substantial judicial deference required in NEPA cases and incorrectly interpreted NEPA to require the Board to consider the environmental effects of upstream and downstream projects that are separate in time or place from the Uinta Basin Railway. Pp. 6–22. Read by Jeff Barnum.…

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NEM#232: Chris Church Refines Power Pop 1:17:47

9d ago1:17:47

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Chris has around 20 releases since 1991, mostly under his own name, while moonlighting as a metal guy and otherwise collaborating. We discuss "She Looks Good in Black" from Obsolete Path (2025), "Intransitive Proverb" from Limitations of the Source Tape (2017), and "Angel Be Mine" from Your Own Chosen Speed (2001). End song: "Sisiphus" by Däng from…

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Ep. 369: Philippa Foot's Naturalistic Ethics (Part One) 47:45

9d ago47:45

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On Natural Goodness (2001). Can we base ethics on the model of biology? Foot argues that just as we understand what a healthy specimen of a plant or animal is, so there is a natural way for humans to work properly, which will include the ability to will according to reflective reasoning. Get more at partiallyexaminedlife.com. Visit partiallyexamine…

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Ep. 369: Philippa Foot's Naturalistic Ethics (Part One) 47:46

9d ago47:46

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On Natural Goodness (2001). Can we base ethics on the model of biology? Foot argues that just as we understand what a healthy specimen of a plant or animal is, so there is a natural way for humans to work properly, which will include the ability to will according to reflective reasoning. Get more at partiallyexaminedlife.com. Visit partiallyexamine…

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Top 7 Mistakes Killing Your Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble Game (Most Guys Do #3) 28:38

10d ago28:38

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It's easy to be deterred from ever using the dating apps when they're so heavily skewed in favor of women, and only the top 10% of men are even getting matches. But the truth is, it doesn't matter how tall you are or how much money you make—the dating apps can be a great place to meet lots of women if you know how to optimize your profile and sides…

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PEL Presents NEM#232: Chris Church Refines Power Pop 1:17:48

10d ago1:17:48

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Chris has around 20 releases since 1991, mostly under his own name, while moonlighting as a metal guy and otherwise collaborating. We discuss "She Looks Good in Black" from Obsolete Path (2025), "Intransitive Proverb" from Limitations of the Source Tape (2017), and "Angel Be Mine" from Your Own Chosen Speed (2001). End song: "Sisiphus" by Däng from…

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A. J. T. v. OSSEO AREA SCHOOLS (Public School Disability Accommodations) 9:35

12d ago9:35

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Send us a textBy Jake Leahy

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Martin v United States (FTCA & Immunity) 10:55

12d ago10:55

10:55

Send us a textBy Jake Leahy

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4 Simple Leadership Fails That Might Be Sabotaging Your Business Growth 12:30

12d ago12:30

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What grade would you give yourself on leadership? If you’re leading a business, that question might reveal more about your future success than your latest sales numbers. Strong leadership is the cornerstone of business success—and without it, even the best product or strategy can fall flat. In this episode, your host unpacks the 4 F’s of leadership…

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Is The Sabbath Still Valid? 50:43

13d ago50:43

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When we think of the 10 commandments, specifically honoring the Sabbath, many have the idea that just because they were written in the Old Testament era, that it no longer applies, thus leaving us to believe we can just do our own thing to find that “rest.” Meaning unfortunately we don’t realize that we seek out things/activities that only centers …

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WHY YOU NEED TO SPEAK TO WOMEN LIKE THEY'RE A PEASANT!!! 18:34

14d ago18:34

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Too many of you worship women. You put them on a pedestal, supplicate to them—and you know who hates it the most? Women! They want a man they can look up to, who has the confidence and competence to lead them to where they want to be led. So when you put yourself in a position of inferiority, you immediately become unattractive. In this episode, yo…

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Steal the Girl: How to Yank a Girl Off Another Guy 25:43

17d ago25:43

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For the majority of guys thinking about approaching a woman, if she's with another man, they'll immediately chicken out. But the truth is, there are plenty of times when it's completely okay to approach a woman who’s with a guy. He might be friend-zoned, she might not even like him, and she could be desperately hoping for a champion such as yoursel…

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Ep. 368: Hume on Reason in Ethics (Part Two) 49:13

17d ago49:13

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We conclude our discussion of A Treatise of Human Nature (1739): Book III, "Of Morals," plus a bit more discussion of An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals (1751). How do moral sentiments fit into Hume's overall philosophy of mind? Is Hume a relativist? We talk about sociopaths, animals, incest, consent, ethics vs. beauty, moral luck, and …

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Ep. 368: Hume on Reason in Ethics (Part Two) 49:12

17d ago49:12

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We conclude our discussion of A Treatise of Human Nature (1739): Book III, "Of Morals," plus a bit more discussion of An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals (1751). How do moral sentiments fit into Hume's overall philosophy of mind? Is Hume a relativist? We talk about sociopaths, animals, incest, consent, ethics vs. beauty, moral luck, and …

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PEL Presents PMP#198: Andor: Grown-Up Star Wars 51:16

18d ago51:16

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Mark, Lawrence, Sarahlyn, and Al discuss Tony Gilroy's Star Wars Disney+ two-season TV show. Should this actually be a Star Wars show given how different in tone it was? The show adds meat (and banality!) to the evil of the Empire and the rough life of a rebel. We talk characters, themes, settings, and all that other literary stuff. For more, visit…

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PEL Presents PMP#198: Andor: Grown-Up Star Wars 50:16

18d ago50:16

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Mark, Lawrence, Sarahlyn, and Al discuss Tony Gilroy's Star Wars Disney+ two-season TV show. Should this actually be a Star Wars show given how different in tone it was? The show adds meat (and banality!) to the evil of the Empire and the rough life of a rebel. We talk characters, themes, settings, and all that other literary stuff. For more, visit…

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The Real Reason Great Employees Leave—And It’s Not The Paycheck 12:00

19d ago12:00

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Are you losing your best employees without knowing why? In this episode, we challenge the myth that better pay and benefits are the main reasons high performers leave your organization. If you’re striving for business success, strong leadership, and hiring great employees, it’s time to look beyond exit interviews and into your company culture. Disc…

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AMES v. OHIO DEPT. OF YOUTH SERVICES 5:26

20d ago5:26

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Send us a textBy Jake Leahy

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SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC., ET AL. v. ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS 12:18

20d ago12:18

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Send us a textBy Jake Leahy

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Does The Bible Teach a Flat Earth? - Part 2 38:00

20d ago38:00

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In today's modern era, people are so hung up on facts, which is not necessarily a bad thing, but more often than not, many wrongly resort to the Bible to use as a debate book so they can prove themselves as right, or being smarter than another, totally dismissing the fact that the Bible has one specific use only - to draw closer to our Almighty God…

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