Best Right Wing Perspective Podcasts (2025)

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#1713 Yes, GOP Policies Really Are That Bad: Trump's Corruption and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act 3:12:43

2d ago3:12:43

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Air Date 5/30/2025 Given the overwhelming weirdness of Trump and his malfeasant style of governance, it would be perfectly understandable for casual observers to believe that his signature piece of legislation, weirdly named in reality the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," was itself also likely to be pretty weird; a potential departure from usual Repu…

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Episode 235: Grassroot Communities and Their Importance with Ben Carpenter 31:55

4d ago31:55

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This week we hope to gain an insight on Grassroot Communities and the challenges faced by underserved communities and the wider voluntary sector. In an era of rising inequality, political polarisation, and climate instability, grassroots organisations are becoming critical pillars of resilience, not just locally, but globally. Today we explore how …

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#1712 Eugenics Redux: A Gilded Age Ideology Brought Back for the Second Gilded Age 3:25:11

5d ago3:25:11

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Air Date 5/27/2025 Slippery slope arguments persist because good ideas taken to extremes become bad ones. Eugenics exemplifies this—often starting with good intentions. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email [email protected] Full Show Notes BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Join our…

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SPECIAL MEMBERS EDITION! Myths, Vampires, and Sinners (the movie!) - SPOILERS! 17:13

6d ago17:13

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Air Date: 5-26-25 *CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE MOVIE “SINNERS”* You thought you were going to listen to SOLVED! today, and you're not alone. We also thought we were going to make an episode of SOLVED!, but this turned into something a little bit different. So, we're calling it a “special” in which Jay!, Amanda, Deon and Erin discuss storytelling and …

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Beyond Belief: How Pentecostal Christianity Is Taking Over the World with Elle Hardy 1:00:01

6d ago1:00:01

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In this episode of Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum, I discussed the steady rise of Pentecostal Christianity with award-winning journalist and author Elle Hardy. Her 2022 book, Beyond Belief: How Pentecostal Christianity Is Taking Over the World, details how the charismatic movement has become a global phenomenon, with currently (2025) a…

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Episode 234: Sexual Violence in Racial Capitalism with Alison Phipps 35:03

7d ago35:03

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Today we have Alison Phipps on the podcast to discuss Sexual Violence in Racial Capitalism. Dominic and Alison discuss: What sexual violence means in terms of racial capitalism; What racial capitalism is; How framing sexual violence as a tool of racial capitalism changes the way we think about its causes and solutions; The ways in which the narrati…

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#1355 I Can't Breathe, The Three Words That Define an Era (Throwback) 1:11:28

8d ago1:11:28

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Original Air Date: 6/29/2020 From 2020: Today we take a look deeper at the concept of "I can't breathe," going beyond the literal utterances by victims of police brutality and COVID-19 sufferers to the metaphorical epidemic of exhaustion, burnout, depression and disaffection in the US and around the world. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or…

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Venice Biennale Backlash | Trans Healthcare | Bulk Billing Blowouts 41:28

10d ago41:28

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Australia dropped its 2026 Venice Biennale artists just days after announcing them. Jaspar McCahon-Boersma breaks down the backlash with Dr Ben Eltham. We speak to Dr Clara Tuck Meng Soo about what Medicare changes could mean for trans healthcare ahead of the election. Dr Kean-Seng Lim joins us to unpack whether new bulk billing incentives will act…

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Episode 233: What Can Sociology Say about Right-Wing Extremism and the Mainstreaming of Racism and the Far-Right with Aaron Winter 36:48

11d ago36:48

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Today we are cutting through the noise to tackle one of the most urgent and uncomfortable realities of our time: how hate has gone mainstream. From anonymous forums to prime-time politics, far-right extremism is no longer a fringe threat — it’s a digital, cultural, and political force shaping our democracies. Dominic and Aaron discuss: How certain …

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#1711 How It Started, How It's Going- Assessing the Flooded Zone Full of Shit 3:05:15

11d ago3:05:15

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Air Date: 5-21-2025 A popular MAGA refrain is, "promises made, promises kept." The key is having known which promises to take seriously. Weaponizing the government against his enemies and attempting to wield dictatorial power, sure. Benefit his supporters or the working class more broadly, or rid the government of waste, fraud, or corruption... not…

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SOLVED! #9 - A Pale Blue Dot of Anxiety 19:00

12d ago19:00

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Air Date: 5-19-25 Today, Jay!, Amanda, and Deon (Erin was on vacation) discuss: The origins of and problems with “the one way” Christian mindset Why Finland’s happiest country title and happiness itself are terribly misunderstood by Americans How our globalized world is messing with perceptions of our cultural similarities and differences The link …

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Cults Like Us: Why Doomsday Thinking Drives America with Jane Borden 54:49

13d ago54:49

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One of Jane’s most striking points in her book and our conversation is that cults aren’t just something “other people” get involved in. Cults can deceptively recruit anyone and work in many different spheres of influence. “I just started pulling the thread,” Jane recalled, “and traced it back to the Puritans.” She explains how the theological world…

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Episode 232: Pagan Extremism with Ross Downing 26:56

14d ago26:56

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Today we are discussing Pagan Extremism, and especially Norse Paganism. Dominic and Ross Downing dive into how Norse paganism is being hijacked by white separatists and radical influencers, how the pagan extremism evolves, and how communities fight back to reclaim meaning and identity from the clutches of hate. Ross Downing is an affiliate research…

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#1710 The past is never dead. It’s not even past. Race, Religion, Culture and the Stories we Tell 2:54:03

14d ago2:54:03

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Air Date 5/18/2025 The full quote from today's title is from one of the most celebrated writers of Southern American literature, William Faulkner, who said, "The past is never dead. It’s not even past. All of us labor in webs spun long before we were born, webs of heredity and environment, of desire and consequence, of history and eternity.” The ne…

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Episode 231: Whether Interference with Satellites is Act of War with Dr. Kai-Uwe Schrogl 32:39

18d ago32:39

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This week on The International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen speaks with Dr. Kai-Uwe Schrogl, one of the world’s leading experts on international space policy and the former Chair of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space Legal Subcommittee. In this critical episode, they explore the growing risks in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), w…

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#1493 Marketing, Messaging and Mass Shootings (Throwback) 1:20:11

17d ago1:20:11

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Original Air Date 6/4/2022 Today we take a look at some of the obvious steps we need to take to reduce gun violence in the United States, debunk some of the favored propaganda supporting unfettered gun ownership and explore the origins of how Gun Culture™ was invented by corporations as the frontier era need for guns began to vanish pushing them to…

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The Echo Machine: How Right-Wing Extremism Created a Post-Truth America with David Pakman 52:45

20d ago52:45

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Right-wing extremism, post-truth America, and media literacy converge in my conversation with David Pakman. Pakman is a prominent political commentator and the host of The David Pakman Show, with over three million YouTube subscribers. Known for his insightful arguments and approachable style, Pakman tackles complex social issues, educating us on t…

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Episode 230: Male Supremacism and Misogynist Extremism with Allysa Czerwinsky 38:42

21d ago38:42

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Today on we’re diving headfirst into a threat vector that’s been hiding in plain sight: the toxic, metastasising digital subcultures, that are radicalising young men globally and fuelling a new wave of misogynistic violence. Hear the discussion about the risk of these online ideologies, the struggle of categorising, early warning signs, and how to …

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#1275 So, Marxism. What is that all about? (Throwback) 54:37

23d ago54:37

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Original Air Date 5/24/2019 As the neoliberal order collapses from the pressure of its failures to provide for working people, we take a look at the much-maligned, rarely-understood field of economic and social study known as Marxism. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email [email protected] BestOfTheLeft.com/Su…

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Episode 229: Armenia: Between Russia and The West and the Complicated Dynamics of Peace with Azerbaijan with Dr. Vahram Ter-Matevosyan 30:51

25d ago30:51

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In this episode of the International Risk Podcast, we turn our focus to the South Caucasus, where Armenia stands at a critical geopolitical juncture. Our guest is Dr. Vahram Ter-Matevosyan, Associate Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at the American University of Armenia and a leading voice on regional security and Armenian f…

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The Chains We Choose: C.S. Lewis’s Warning for America 6:44

25d ago6:44

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Send us a text In this episode, we delve into C.S. Lewis’s allegory from The Great Divorce, where a ghost clings to a puppet symbolizing performative victimhood. Drawing parallels to contemporary society, we explore how modern culture often elevates grievance over healing, turning pain into identity and empathy into moral coercion. We discuss the d…

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#1709 Monthly-ish Mix: Government Power, Vulnerable Communities, Transformations, Opposition & Resistance 3:13:04

26d ago3:13:04

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Air Date 5/6/2025 The Monthly-ish Mix™ is here to get you caught up on recent news without being overwhelming! This month we look at government surveillance overreach, challenges facing immigrant and refugee communities, the shifting landscape of American culture brought on by Christian Nationalism and the emerging broligarchy, and grassroots movem…

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Ivy League Inc.: Harvard is a Hedge Fund with Classrooms 4:46

27d ago4:46

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Send us a text Harvard has a $53 billion endowment, pays its investment managers like Wall Street bankers, and calls itself a nonprofit. In this episode, we expose how America’s elite universities have become hedge funds masquerading as schools—hoarding wealth, overpaying executives, and saddling students with lifelong debt, all while enjoying tax-…

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Cults, Authoritarian Control, and the Fight for Democracy with Sociologist Dr. Stephen A. Kent 59:35

27d ago59:35

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Cult influence can be found everywhere online, including the political sphere we see when we scroll on social media. Understanding how authoritarian control operates is critical in preserving our autonomy and individuality. In this new episode of The Influence Continuum, I talk with Dr. Stephen Kent, professor emeritus of sociology, who taught cour…

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SOLVED! #8 - PART 2: Drowning Men Will Clutch at Straws: Masculinity in a MAGA world 18:01

27d ago18:01

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Air Date: 5-5-25 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon and Erin continue our discussion on masculinity and dive into: - The dangers of the online obsession with Patrick Bateman from American Psycho - John Adams’ famous quote that could give some insight into today’s incels - The Matt Walsh/Megan Kelly skirmish that exposes Walsh’s siloed world-view - A small b…

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Episode 228: The New Scramble for Africa and International Risks with Ian Linden 32:43

28d ago32:43

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Today we discuss the New Scramble for Africa! Dominic and Ian Linden dive into the differences between the ‘new’ scramble for Africa and the ‘old’ scramble of Africa, how strong the US influence is and whether it is currently weakening - or not, the economic opportunities offered by foreign investments, and much more! Professor Ian Linden formerly …

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On Disney and Business Ethics — What Walt Got Wrong 5:34

29d ago5:34

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Send us a text In this episode, we delve into a critical examination of Walt Disney's legacy and the ethical foundations of the company he built. Drawing from a recent article on ConservativeOpinion.com, we explore how Disney's business practices have evolved over time and the moral implications of those changes. From the company's handling of labo…

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#1708 Rent Asunder: From the Moderation of Pope Francis to Extremism of JD Vance, the Catholic Church is Deeply Divided 2:50:47

1M ago2:50:47

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Air Date 5/2/2025 We're taking the passing of Pope Francis as an opportunity to explore the deeper political implications of the extremist, rightward turn for some in the Catholic Church, including many recent converts. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email [email protected] Full Show Notes | Transcript BestOf…

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Protecting Children is Not Censorship, It's Civilization 5:17

1M ago5:17

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Send us a text In this episode, we take on the absurd claim that shielding children from pornography and graphic content is "censorship." Jordan Rickards makes the case that protecting childhood innocence is not just common sense—it's the foundation of civilization itself.By Jordan B. Rickards, Esq.

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Trump's First 100 Days: A Clear-Eyed View 9:34

1M ago9:34

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Send us a text In this episode, we delve into Jordan B. Rickards' insightful analysis of President Trump's first 100 days in his second term. Rickards acknowledges Trump's adeptness at channeling public frustration and his bold actions to dismantle perceived institutional failures. However, he critiques the administration's lack of a cohesive recon…

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Episode 227: Fraud, Risk, and KYC with Jason Costain 30:11

1M ago30:11

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This week on The International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen speaks with Jason Costain, one of the UK’s leading fraud strategists and the founder of Javloc, a specialist consultancy in financial crime prevention. In this deep-dive episode, they examine the accelerating threat landscape shaped by fraud, artificial intelligence, and the unintended cons…

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#1707 Tariffied: Exposing Trump's Artless Deal 3:18:59

1M ago3:18:59

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Air Date 4/29/2025 The economic and political fallout of Trump’s misguided tariffs, exposing his self-proclaimed deal-making prowess as a fraud and his grasp of the relevant issues to be childlike at best. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email [email protected] Full Show Notes | Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Su…

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Shadow Diplomacy: Lev Parnas and his Wild Ride from Brooklyn to Trump’s Inner Circle 50:41

1M ago50:41

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On this episode of Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum, we spoke with Lev Parnas, a Ukrainian-American businessman and former Trump insider turned whistleblower. He has withstood intimidation, threats, and time in prison to present evidence and help America better understand the truth about the cult of Trump. His book, Shadow Diplomacy: Lev…

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SOLVED! #8 - PART 1: Drowning Men Will Clutch at Straws: Masculinity in a MAGA world 23:43

1M ago23:43

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Air Date: 4-28-25 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon and Erin discuss: - Why the “manly” manufacturing jobs Trump and MAGA want are never coming back - Why incels love Trump’s tariffs - The sad flails of the “Make America Manly Again” movement - The “Sigma grindset” guys’ obsession with - and complete misunderstanding of - disturbing fictional movie charact…

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Episode 226: Arms Trade and International Risk from a Feminist Security Perspective with Anna Provan 26:21

1M ago26:21

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Today we’ll dive into the often-overlooked realities of how women and girls experience armed conflict! Whether women are the victims, combatants, or leaders in peace-building. From the risks of gender-based violence and the underrepresentation of women in disarmament efforts to the long-term socio-economic impacts of the global arms trade, this con…

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#1706 Trump's Kafkaesque Deportation Nightmare is the Shame of the Nation 3:38:23

1M ago3:38:23

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Air Date 4/26/2025 For those of us who knew that Trump was lawless and deeply racist in his desire for mass deportations of brown people, we're getting exactly what we expected. For others, at least the lawlessness is coming as a bit of a surprise, and yet, here we are. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@Be…

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#1705 Threatened Social Safety Nets Are Foundational to Healthy Societies 3:06:26

1M ago3:06:26

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Air Date 4/22/2025 George W. Bush proposed privatizing Social Security and didn't succeed. But, as with appointing Justices that would eventually overturn Roe V. Wade, groundwork was being laid as part of a multi-decade effort that would, they hoped, pay off in the future. So don't be surprised when they come for your earned benefits programs just …

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From Supermodel to Cult Survivor: A Story of Purpose and Healing with Hoyt Richards 1:12:25

1M ago1:12:25

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“You were involved for over 20 years with an apocalyptic, survivalist UFO-like cult. Before joining the cult, you were a bright 16-year-old who later attended Princeton and played football for them as a cornerback. Looking back, you were essentially a bright, educated, charismatic young man who happened to meet the wrong person at the wrong time.” …

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Episode 225: Challenges and Opportunities for CFOs and Companies Expanding Internationally with Dr. Shan Nair 30:51

1M ago30:51

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This week, Dominic Bowen welcomes Dr. Shan Nair to The International Risk Podcast for an insightful discussion on navigating international business expansion amid shifting geopolitical and economic landscapes. Together, they explore how regulatory frameworks, tariffs, and evolving trade policies impact global business strategies. Dr. Nair shares hi…

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#1704 Weaponization and Capitulation: Trump vs Immigrants, Universities, and Media 3:57:14

1M ago3:57:14

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Air Date 4/18/2025 Before the election, I heard interviews and statistics about Trump supporters responding to his stated desire to weaponize the government against his political enemies. Their response was that 1) they didn't want him to do that and 2) didn't think he would. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email …

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White Lotus and the Gospel of the Rich Liberal 4:42

2M ago4:42

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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into HBO’s The White Lotus as more than just prestige TV—it’s a mirror held up to the decadent, self-justifying rituals of elite liberalism. We unpack how wealth and guilt dance together in a new gospel of indulgence, where morality is performative and redemption is bought through ideology. From sun-soaked re…

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Episode 224: Incels and the RedPill in Relation to Teenagers and Young People with Meadhbh Park 26:25

2M ago26:25

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Today Dominic hosts Meadhbh Park! They discuss RedPill versus BlackPill and what the differences and common conceptions are. Moreover, they dive into reasons young men might fall into the manosphere and incel groups, and Meadhbh talks about her new book Blackpilled: Masculinity, Media and Incels which has come out recently! Meadhbh Park is a resear…

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#1703 The Broligarchy and the Rise of Techno-Feudalism 2:54:05

2M ago2:54:05

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Air Date 4/14/2025 Everything, it turns out, is a double-edged sword. Democracy and freedom are great but it also contains the keys to its own destruction. Love is pretty good but it turns out that only love can break your heart. And technology, which has freed people from countless hours of menial labor also has the power to subsume our economy, o…

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Terror Love and Brainwashing: Attachment in Cults and Totalitarian Systems with Alexandra Stein PhD 1:01:59

2M ago1:01:59

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“I do feel we have an obligation to speak up,” Alexandra Stein, PhD said on this episode of Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum, “and it’s tough for people to resist these systems when there is total silence, and that’s what these systems kind of rely on.” Alexandra exited a ten year stint in a left wing political cult when she was 36 years…

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Episode 223: The Recent Earthquake and Military Brainwashing in Myanmar with Ali Fowle 36:16

2M ago36:16

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This episode Dominic is back with guest Ali Fowle to discuss the recent earthquake and the ongoing resistance in Myanmar. They discuss how the earthquake has impacted the war, whether foreign aid has been helpful so far, how the military operates, how people continue living during the war, what we can learn from the resistance now that democracy is…

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Episode 222: Rethinking Foreign Aid: Policy, Advocacy and Impact with Michael Sheldrick 42:34

2M ago42:34

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This week on The International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen is joined by Michael Sheldrick to unpack the far-reaching consequences of global aid cuts and the future of international development. Together, they explore the real-world impact of the proposed USAID reductions, including disruptions to programs like PEPFAR, and the ripple effects on heal…

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#1254 Israeli right-wing politics has lead to some strange, fascist bedfellows (Throwback) 1:02:45

2M ago1:02:45

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Original Air Date: 3/5/2019 From 2019: Today we take a look at how the illiberalism of the Israeli government has alienated the vast majority of democratic nations and individuals who support human rights, leaving the country with some of the most far-right, fascist, white-supremacist, anti-Semitic people in the world as their only remaining allies…

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Betrayal of The Spirit: Krishna, Cults and Healing with Nori Muster 1:03:58

2M ago1:03:58

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 Cult survivors often have the instinct to want to save as many people as possible from the cult they survived. However, healing from the things they encountered while in the cult is often a first step before a survivor can help others escape. Cult survivors usually seek to heal with some form of therapy and move on. Nori was a member of ISKCON fro…

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Episode 221: Strategic Business Engagement and Cultural Sensitivity with Muraly Srinarayanathas 33:10

2M ago33:10

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This week, Dominic Bowen welcomes Muraly Srinarayanathas to The International Risk Podcast for a compelling discussion on the balance between global integration and local adaptation in today’s business landscape. Together, they explore how understanding cultural differences can enhance business strategy, why companies sometimes overlook local envir…

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