Best Ruthless Radio Podcasts (2025)

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Gangster Chronicles: From Likwit to Legacy: Xzibit Talks King T, Kingmaker & West Coast Cannabis 1:12:51

1d ago1:12:51

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The Black Effect Presents... Gangster Chronicles! In this exclusive episode of The Gangster Chronicles, MC Eiht and Steele sit down with West Coast heavyweight Xzibit for a raw and insightful conversation that traces his journey through hip hop history. X breaks down how he first got put on by King T and Tha Alkaholiks, how the legendary Wake Up Sh…

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Journalist Connie Walker on uncovering her family's dark history 54:09

8h ago54:09

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She’s one of Canada’s most decorated journalists, having won a Pulitzer Prize, a Peabody and a Columbia-Dupont Prize for her podcast series, Stolen: Surviving St. Michael’s. Yet Connie Walker had been reluctant to feature stories about her family in her journalism. Until she realized her family's survival in residential schools embodies the definin…

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How Latin translation made Western philosophers famous 54:08

1d ago54:08

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From Greek to Arabic and then to Latin, translators in 8th-century Baghdad eventually brought to Europe the works of Plato, Aristotle, Galen, and others who became central pillars of Western thought. IDEAS explores what is known as the Graeco-Arabic Translation Movement.

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CRYPTID HUNTRESS! w/ Jessica Jones & Trebles Garcia 35:58

3d ago35:58

35:58

Jessica Jones (The Cryptid Huntress) brings back intel from a massive, paranormally active cave hidden deep in the forest—where witnesses have encountered 3 tall, shadowy entities. She unpacks lucid dream control, spiritual warfare, and how black ops are weaponizing these altered states. This isn’t folklore—this is boots-on-the-ground truth from th…

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Inside our loneliness epidemic 54:09

2d ago54:09

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Some experts are calling loneliness an epidemic in Canada and throughout much of the world. Social isolation is a public health risk with consequences for individuals, communities and for our social systems. A multi-disciplinary panel, hosted at the University of British Columbia, examine loneliness from perspectives of men's and women's health, in…

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Juneteenth: America's Real Liberation Day - Wed 06-18, 2025 30:13

4d ago30:13

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Jack, Sarah and Matthew join us this week to discuss the origins, local roots and meaning behind Juneteenth as America's most relevant holiday. We also discuss the news around local and national pro-Immigration protests, Israel's continued genocide in Gaza as well as indiscriminate attack against Iran and updates regarding the case of Maria “Lulu” …

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Perdita Felicien on how to navigate life’s biggest hurdles 54:09

3d ago54:09

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Champion hurdler Perdita Felicien has climbed to the summits of international glory throughout her track career, and endured the excruciating lows of defeat. Those peak experiences inform the talk she gave at Crows Theatre in Toronto, in which she parses the comparison of sport to life, and life to sport. In her words: "It isn't that sport is life …

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LEVEL PLANE POEM 2! w/ Tamara Sheville & Trebles Garcia 49:12

5d ago49:12

49:12

Tamara Sheville rips through the veil—flat earth decoded, nukes exposed, and the biggest lies ever sold laid bare. From fake space to the war psyops, she drops bombs that never exploded. This episode hacks the hoaxes, rewires your mind, and burns the empire of illusion to the ground. // FOLLOW LEVEL PLANE POEM // FOLLOW HACKING HOAXES // FIND BOOKS…

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The making of an ‘authoritarian personality’ 54:08

6d ago54:08

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A groundbreaking study conducted in the wake of the Second World War by a group of scholars rocked the academic world when it was published in 1950 — but fell out of favour. Now a new generation of scholars is reviving the lessons of The Authoritarian Personality to understand who is drawn in by fascist propaganda.…

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Canadian universities as safe havens for scholars-in-exile 54:09

9d ago54:09

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There is a growing number of researchers who are 'forcibly displaced' worldwide. Thirty-four Canadian universities and colleges are currently hosting scholars who’ve left their jobs and homes to find safety. Scholars-in-exile from dozens of countries gathered at Carleton University in Ottawa to discuss ways to support free thinking and research whe…

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THE LOST CHILDREN! w/ Coad from Speakin C.O.A.D & Trebles Garcia 51:52

9d ago51:52

51:52

COAD exposes chilling truths from inside Homeland Security — lost children handed to strangers during the Obama and Biden years. We dive into LA’s explosive riots, the rise of the NO KINGS protest, and a system spiraling into political chaos. No mercy, no censorship — this is Paranoi Radio at full blast. // FOLLOW SPEAKING COAD ALERT OPERATIONS: CR…

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Black history, vividly told through the colour blue 56:19

10d ago56:19

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From planting periwinkles on the graves of slaves, to the blues itself, the colour blue has been core to Black Americans’ pursuit of joy in the face of being dehumanized by slavery, argues Harvard professor Imani Perry. In her latest book, Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of my People, she unpacks the deep, centuries-long connection betw…

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Blueprints of G-Funk: Hutch (Cold 187um) of Above the Law Breaks It All Down 1:11:08

10d ago1:11:08

1:11:08

From the smoky studios of Ruthless Records to the birth of G-Funk, Hutch has lived the chapters most rap historians only quote. In this episode, he sits down with MC Eiht and Steele to pull back the curtain on: Origin Stories: How Pomona, CA & South Central Los Angeles kids armed with Parliament records and street tales helped redefine West Coast s…

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LEE 77! w/ John Lee Chalbeck & Trebles Garcia 46:42

10d ago46:42

46:42

John Lee, fierce martial artist, devoted father, and husband, storms into the show to shatter the silence around the deadly 77 number codes embedded in this country’s most shocking events. These aren’t just numbers—they’re keys to secrets where lives were ripped apart and destinies shattered forever. Brace yourself for a raw, unfiltered dive into t…

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Fight Back Against Queer Oppression - Wed 06-11, 2025 28:54

10d ago28:54

28:54

Alan gives accounts of LGBTQIA+ suppression and Queer Resistance in honor of Pride Month this week.

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How Indigenous ecology is reviving land destroyed by wildfires 54:07

11d ago54:07

54:07

What happens to the land after a brutal wildfire? IDEAS visited St'át'imc territory near Lillooet, B.C., to follow land guardians and scientists from the Indigenous Ecology Lab at the University of British Columbia, as they document the effects of wildfires and chart a new future based on Indigenous approaches to healing and balancing an ecosystem.…

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WAR GAMES! w/ Flash The Political Analyst & Trebles Garcia 27:27

11d ago27:27

27:27

Flash storms back into Paranoi Radio, spitting fire on the mic! 🔥 LA riots erupt, Trump and Elon clash like titans, and the economy’s booming while the military boots hit the ground. This episode is a full-throttle inferno — raw, unfiltered chaos tearing through the headlines. Nothing is safe, no one is spared. Light the match… and let it all burn.…

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How brutal wildfires are 'killing' Indigenous ways of life 54:08

12d ago54:08

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In 2021, a deadly heat dome produced a devastating wildfire season across British Columbia. While immediate media coverage often focuses on evacuations and the numbers of homes destroyed, many First Nations say what these fires do to the land in their territories — and the cultural lives of their communities — is often overlooked. "These fires are …

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The movement that unlocked a new masculinity – Dandyism 54:06

13d ago54:06

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For over 200 years, the Dandy has been a provocateur, someone who pushes against the boundaries of culture, masculinity and politics. From Beau Brummell to Oscar Wilde to contemporary Black activists, IDEAS contributor Pedro Mendes tracks the subversive role the Dandy plays in challenging the status quo. *This episode originally aired on April 15, …

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TONGUES(a)! w/ Juan Vasquez & Trebles Garcia 51:18

14d ago51:18

51:18

Juan joins Paranoi Radio to expose the hidden truth behind “special tongues” in scripture. Dive deep into the origins of tongues in today’s church, uncovering coded meanings, spiritual manipulations, and ancient secrets that challenge mainstream beliefs. This episode unravels layers of mystery around sacred speech and its powerful, often misunderst…

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St. Pete PRIDE vs. People’s Pride Coalition - Wed 06-04, 2025 29:00

15d ago29:00

29:00

V joins Ira this week to discuss a pinkwashing and a growing rift in Pride representation.

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How Medicaid cuts will impact the disabled community - Wed 05-28, 2025 32:10

15d ago32:10

32:10

Helen Beck and Mateo join Ruth this week to discuss 'the Big Beautiful Bill' and its impact on health care access to the differently-abled.

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The Dump Duke Energy Campaign - Wed 5-21-2025 29:16

15d ago29:16

29:16

Jason Scott, Anoosh, and Mateo join Ruth this week to discuss the Dump Duke Energy campaign.

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Union Building w/ Mia Rawls - Wed 05-14-2025 29:22

15d ago29:22

29:22

Mia Rawls and Anoosh join Ira this week to discuss Union building.

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Desantis' Citizens Petition Skullduggery & May Day Protest - Wed 05-07-2025 30:51

15d ago30:51

30:51

Sarah and Anoosh join Ira this week to discuss changes to the Citizen's Petition process and the May Day Protest in Ybor City.

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How Canadian nationalism died 54:08

16d ago54:08

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In George Grant's famous 1965 essay, Lament for a Nation, the Red Tory philosopher argued that Canadian nationalism had died. He believed that when Canada was tied to the UK, the country was committed to a collective common good. But when it became integrated with the U.S., Grant says Canada abandoned this idea. Sixty years later, our relationship …

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The famously polarizing father of capitalism 54:07

17d ago54:07

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The 18th-century philosopher Adam Smith is often called “the father of economics,” and sometimes “the father of capitalism.” IDEAS contributor Matthew Lazin-Ryder examines how Smith’s name has been used and abused to both defend and attack free-market economics since his death.

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The Godfather of West Coast Gangster Rap 1:25:58

17d ago1:25:58

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In this powerful episode of Gangster Chronicles, hip-hop pioneer Toddy Tee takes us back to the birth of West Coast gangster rap. Hear firsthand how Toddy Tee helped shape the sound and culture of Compton’s early hip-hop scene, influencing legends like Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, and N.W.A. Toddy Tee shares candid stories about the struggles, breakthroughs,…

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LETS GET FREAKY! w/ Tommy Cullum & Trebles Garcia 31:29

17d ago31:29

31:29

Tommy and I get freaky AF talking UFO abductions and cryptid sightings that’ll mess with your head and make you question reality. Weird lights, hairy monsters, and WTF moments that hit harder than a conspiracy bomb. No fluff—just straight-up creepy truths and wild laughs. Grab your tinfoil hat and your balls, ’cause this ride gets real. // GO GET F…

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What it’s like to discover you have ADHD after 50 54:08

18d ago54:08

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When IDEAS contributor Sandra Bourque was diagnosed with ADHD in her early 50s, she was relieved. Finally, everything made sense to her. Bourque became obsessed with learning everything about how her brain worked. What she found was a mountain of information that focused on ADHD deficits and challenges, ways to "fit in better and be more normal." S…

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What it means to fully embrace neurodiversity 54:08

19d ago54:08

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Imagine a world without Mozart or Michelangelo, Einstein or Edison. Famous for their creativity, a "mysterious force" that psychiatrist and ADHD expert, Ed Hallowell, says is a commonality in neurodiverse people. Neurodiversity is a relatively new term, but the thinking behind it has been going on for a while. There’s increasing evidence that what …

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OFF THE CUFF 3! w/ Rico from Talking Roosterz & Trebles Garcia 26:03

19d ago26:03

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Rico returns for another off-the-cuff session—this time diving into Switzerland’s secrets, the culture of pride, and a few light conspiracies just to keep things spicy. It’s unscripted, unapologetic, and undeniably Paranoi. Tap in and vibe out. // FOLLOW Talking Roosterz Podcast ☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️ ALERT OPERATIONS: CRYPTID WARFA…

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RED CARTEL! w/ Davey Wavey & Trebles Garcia 47:56

19d ago47:56

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First-time guest Davey Wavey steps into the Paranoi realm to share chilling childhood ghost stories, raw opinions on the Bible, and a few lighter laughs along the way. A smooth blend of the spooky, the sacred, and the silly—served real and unfiltered, only on Paranoi Radio. // Donate to Mr Bill’s Funeral Services Thank you 🕊️ // Follow Red Pill Car…

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Do books have the power to heal us? 54:08

20d ago54:08

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If you're someone who thinks reading is therapeutic, you aren’t alone. On the surface, bibliotherapy might sound like another personal wellness trend, but it definitely isn’t. In fact, it’s an approved form of mental health treatment in Canada. And it’s been around for at least a century. In this episode, researchers Sara Haslam and Edmund King dis…

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Hallelujah! The transformative power of Black gospel music 54:34

23d ago54:34

54:34

When Darren Hamilton began university, he was shocked to find that there were no Black music courses and Black music professors. He grew up singing spirituals every Sunday in church. Now at the University of Toronto, Hamilton teaches Gospel Choir, U of T's first credit course in Black gospel music. Students of all backgrounds and ages come to learn…

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KK of 2nd 2 None Talk's Compton History, DJ Quik and more 1:03:15

24d ago1:03:15

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Tonight, Steele and Eiht had a convo with the homie KK from 2nd 2 None. We discuss the groups come up in Compton , The early bidding war between Profile records and Def Jam, Compton hip hop history and working for 3 decades with Compton legend DJ Quik. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Why we can’t live without the universal feeling of disgust 54:34

24d ago54:34

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Disgust — an emotion that makes us human. It can keep us safe from drinking milk that's gone off, thanks to the revolting smell. And as Charles Darwin suggests, disgust serves as part of our core evolutionary function. But it also has a dark side. Disgust has been co-opted by culture, to religious and political divides. Scholars say we need to reck…

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DMT! w/ Adam Butler & Trebles Garcia 34:49

24d ago34:49

34:49

Meet Adam Butler: ex-alcoholic asshole turned DMT-fueled philosopher. From stress-eating and snapping at strangers to guiding souls through trauma, tantra, and trippy transformations — this man went full psychedelic Jedi. Tune in as we dive deep into neuroplasticity, sexual healing, and facing your shadows with fearless, psychedelic clarity. // VIS…

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The philosophy behind why humans are so self-conscious 54:33

25d ago54:33

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For centuries, Western philosophers have contemplated the question: “Who am I?” To get to the answer, 19th-century German philosopher Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel suggests, start by replacing the “I” with “we.” His philosophy looks at why we should care what others think of us because people’s perspectives play a huge part in how we see ourselves …

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How the fear of fire is taking control of us 54:08

26d ago54:08

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Humans used fire as a tool. Now we fear its destruction. But we're responsible for changing the climate, argues John Vailliant, "in a way that favours fire way more than it favours us." The Vancouver author unpacks how fire made humans who we are — and how humans are changing fire in his award-winning book, Fire Weather: The Making of a Beast.*This…

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The unforgivable crime of being queer in Africa 54:34

27d ago54:34

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Homosexuality is a crime in more than half of African countries — a crime punishable by prison sentences. Or in some cases: death. New laws in some states make it illegal for anyone to even advocate for LGBTQ rights. These laws bring up questions of foreign influence, neo-colonialism, and the role the international community could and should play i…

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MAL VIENTOS! w/ Tom from The Eye of Jupiter & Trebles Garcia 41:09

27d ago41:09

41:09

Tom from The Eye of Jupiter dives into Yucatán’s wildest whispers—cryptic legends, cursed winds of Mal Vientos, trickster duendes, and deep Olmec cave systems that might just breathe. Funny, freaky, and full of hidden heat. Strap in—we’re spelunking into the strange. // GO WATCH THE EYE OF JUPITER on YOUTUBE NOW! ☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂️☂…

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Bringing child sex abusers out of the shadows 54:38

30d ago54:38

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No one likes talking about child sex abuse. But prevention experts say we need to bring pedophilia out of the shadows if we ever want to end abuse. They insist, it is not inevitable. CBC producer John Chipman explores an innovative new program in Kitchener, Ontario, that has sex offenders and abuse survivors working together to prevent future harm …

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“La Familia Ties: The Black Educator Who Built Chicano Rap” 1:20:17

1M ago1:20:17

1:20:17

This week on The Gangster Chronicles, Steele and special guest co/host Tony A sit down with Murry Brumfield — the visionary behind La Familia Records, the first Chicano rap label founded by a Black man. A former teacher turned music mogul, Murry shares how he saw major potential in a genre others overlooked. He opens up about working with legends l…

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Why our long term relationship with the U.S. is done 54:38

1M ago54:38

54:38

America is just not that into you anymore, says historian Marci Shore. It's not us — it's them. The Yale professor blames the U.S. for the failed relationship and warns the world that her own country can no longer be counted on to defend democracy, not even within its own borders. Shore has been studying the history of totalitarianism for nearly 30…

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BEYOND 369! w/ Cesar Pagan from Beyond the Frequency 369 & Trebles Garcia 38:20

1M ago38:20

38:20

Cesar Pagan from Beyond the Frequency and we crack open the life code of frequency three six nine, mental warfare, and the post-pandemic brain fog circus. COVID? Ritual. Energy? Pulsating. This ain’t self-care, it’s soul warfare—broadcast straight from the void. Buckle up, buttercup—this episode hums where your chakras flinch. // FOLLOW on YOUTUBE …

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Where did modern news culture come from? Think Shakespeare 54:38

1M ago54:38

54:38

It might seem like the vast, turbulent ocean of information we call news has always existed, but that's not the case. Theatrical plays in Elizabethan England set the stage for our modern news culture, argues Stephen Wittek in his post-doctoral work. He says the cross-pollination between theatre and news developed the norms for our contemporary publ…

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Champions of cormorants argue the water bird is unfairly vilified 54:38

1M ago54:38

54:38

It's not them, it's you. That's what fans of the cormorant argue, pointing out how people see the gangly aquatic bird all wrong. This common bird has gained a bad reputation by irritating communities with its large colonies, extreme fishing habits and tree-killing excrement. But defenders suggest maybe it's humans and their cultural assumptions tha…

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Why music — even sad music — is 'inherently joyful' 54:38

1M ago54:38

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Music is joy declares Daniel Chua. The renowned musicologist says music and joy have an ancient correlation, from Confucius to Saint Augustine and Beethoven to The Blues. Of course there is sad music, but Chua says, it's tragic because of joy. Chua delivered the 2025 Wiegand Lecture called Music, Joy and the Good Life.…

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SUPERHUMAN! w/ Dan Metcalfe & Trebles Garcia 56:56

1M ago56:56

56:56

Dan Metcalfe taps in to break down what it means to be superhuman—self-generating, unplugging the brain, and tuning into the mind like it’s a secret weapon. We get into character development that feels more like character detonation. It’s raw, it’s sharp, and it’s laced with laughs. Paranoi Radio: we don’t do comfort—we do evolution with attitude. …

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