Best Scapegoating Podcasts (2025)

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The UK government needs to stop scapegoating the holiday let industry 28:54

11d ago28:54

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Tax and regulation are having a major impact on the UK's holiday let industry. Some owners are giving up and leaving their properties empty or trying to sell. This is having a knock-on effect on local businesses which rely on tourism. As a holiday let manager and consultant based in Cornwall – one of the UK's short-term rental hotspots – Katie Warr…

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Interest rates are on the way down! 15:49

5h ago15:49

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Are interest rates about to fall? Is a new wave of property investors on the horizon? And are mortgage lenders starting to show more flexibility for holiday let owners? In today's episode of the Host Planet Mortgage Podcast, James Varley and mortgage expert Howard Reuben dive into the outlook for interest rates, reveal how buy-to-let and holiday le…

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A Progressive Christian Easter Sermon 19:55

3d ago19:55

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In Luke's version of the first Easter morning, there is someone missing. Where is Jesus? See how a progressive Christian answers this question in this Easter sermon by Rev. Adam Ericksen.By Adam Ericksen

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What's Wrong with Physics? DemystifySci Hosts Join Dr Weiping Yu (Science and U) 2:02:08

3d ago2:02:08

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David Gornoski and Dr. Weiping Yu are joined by Dr. Anastasia Bendebury and Dr. Michael Shilo DeLay, hosts of the DemystifySci Podcast, for a discussion on the need for outsiders to shift scientific paradigms, where physics started to go wrong, what we get wrong about atoms, and more. Check out DemystifySci here. Follow Dr Yu on X here. Follow Davi…

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Episode 219: Human rights continue to deteriorate in Crimea 1:02:24

3d ago1:02:24

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Adam, Alexandra, and Nina return after a short break to discuss the latest developments in the region. Topics include the situation in Ukraine, the introduction of a controversial "Russian-style" law targeting NGOs in Slovakia, the formation of a new government and prime minister in Serbia, and recent developments surrounding the presidential elect…

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Former Congressman Jimmy Duncan Jr Warns Trump on Iran, Israel Lobby 40:32

4d ago40:32

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David Gornoski sits down with former Congressman Jimmy Duncan Jr. for a conversation on his new book, voting against the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, the saber-rattling with Iran, Thomas Massie vs the Israel lobby, Curtis Weldon's interview on Tucker Carlson's show, and more. Buy "From Batboy to Congressman" on Amazon here. Follow David Gornoski on X…

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More pain for holiday let hosts! Tax changes, registration, and now mandatory EPCs? 37:30

4d ago37:30

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Tax changes, fire regulations, statutory registration, and now EPCs – is there anything else the UK government can throw at holiday let owners? Alistair Handyside from PASC UK is the special guest on today’s Host Planet Podcast – and his message for our politicians is simple: gather the data before implementing policy. Listen in to hear about lobby…

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Empire, the Son of Man and Benedictine Nuns 33:44

5d ago33:44

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It’s Palm Sunday and we immerse ourselves in the story of the Son of Man who stands as antidote to empire. We explore the quiet ways we also practice resurrection and live lives of resurrection.By Central Church Port Kembla

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Resurrections and reversals 42:49

6d ago42:49

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Data analyst Simon Jackman joins Democracy Sausage to chat about the polls, swing seats and how the global uncertainty is impacting this election. When did Labor’s recovery start? How has uncertainty in the US influenced the framing of this election and left the Coalition vulnerable? And does this election cycle point to any changes in how the majo…

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Why Airbnb hosts should provide luxury amenities at their rentals 13:06

6d ago13:06

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Johanne Hedges is convinced that short-term rental hosts and property managers who provide luxury amenities for their guests will achieve a higher nightly rate, increased occupancy, and better reviews. During this episode of Host Planet Bitesize – sponsored by Hostfully – Johanne shares details of five luxury products that every host and manager sh…

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The Politics of Jesus 47:03

9d ago47:03

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David Gornoski spoke at The Gathering event in Mountain Brook, Alabama on March 20, 2025. alpolitics.com: "David Gornoski closed the program with a mix of scriptural readings, interpretations and correlations with current national and international events. He pointed out that many of President Trump’s most popular ideas originally came from Ron Pau…

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Searching for God on Good Friday (THINGS HIDDEN 216) 1:18:40

10d ago1:18:40

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David Gornoski is joined by Shannon Braswell and Jason Jones for a special Good Friday episode that focuses on the global persecution of the Church, the dark side of Christendom, the mimetic doubling of intersectionality, sacrificial theology, and more. Check out Bright News here. Follow Jason Jones on X here. Follow David Gornoski on X here. Visit…

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NASA Physicist Dr. Weiping Yu Reacts to His PBD Appearance with Terrence Howard 48:54

13d ago48:54

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David Gornoski sits down with Dr. Weiping Yu for a conversation on Dr Yu's recent appearance on the PBD Podcast alongside Terrence Howard, why single-charged particles don't exist, the truth about electrons, why quantum mechanics is false, Uon theory, and more. Follow Dr Yu on X here. Follow David Gornoski on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for …

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Rizzinformation 51:15

13d ago51:15

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Political communications expert Andrea Carson joins Democracy Sausage to discuss social media, misinformation and disinformation and what ideas, if any, are actually landing with a disengaged electorate. Which campaign messages are cutting through in both traditional and social media? Are mis- and disinformation seducing the electorate any more tha…

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How holiday let owners can support local businesses 12:23

13d ago12:23

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Amanda Stecker is an expert holiday let host and coach who prides herself on supporting local businesses. On today's episode of Host Planet Bitesize – sponsored by Hostfully – Amanda shares five tips for hosts who are keen to go the extra mile for their local community. Key takeaways: • Send restaurant recommendations to your guests a week before t…

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Episode 218: A new government responds to deadly corruption in North Macedonia 54:25

17d ago54:25

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Adam, Nina, and Alexandra are finally back together to discuss some news from the region. They cover the latest military draft in Russia, ongoing strikes in Ukraine, Hungary's decision to pull out of the International Criminal Court, and Adam gives his perspective on developments on the Polish-Belarusian border. For the deep dive, Alexandra speaks …

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Dying and Rising 53:51

18d ago53:51

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We wrapped this gathering around the story in Luke 17:11-16 where Jesus raises a widow’s son. The story is a collision of celebration and mourning, life and death. We begin with doing a lectio divina on the passage and then do a short imaginative prayer exercise.Ambient background music is by https://karlverkade.bandcamp.com/…

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Dynamic pricing tips for Airbnb owners from PriceLabs 19:23

18d ago19:23

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Dynamic pricing is a must-have for every short-term rental host and property manager – but not everyone knows how to use it effectively. In today's Host Planet Podcast, Shreeja Jamdar from PriceLabs shares five tips to help hosts leverage dynamic pricing to boost revenue and occupancy. Key takeaways: • It is vital to understand your market • You mu…

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Use AI to create marketing content for your short-term rental 20:02

20d ago20:02

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Kay Walten is a hospitality and AI expert who has merged her two passions to create a growing business: Smart Pineapple. On today's episode of Host Planet Bitesize, sponsored by Hostfully, Kay explains how short-term rental hosts and managers can utilise AI to create marketing content for their properties. Key takeaways: • Your prompts must be clea…

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Bucking the precedent 52:07

20d ago52:07

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Historian Frank Bongiorno joins Democracy Sausage to tell us what we can learn from precedent, and what's unusual about this federal election. How will Trump’s tariffs sway this campaign and Australia’s relationship with the US? Has Labor flipped the worldwide incumbency disadvantage trend? And how much campaigning is landing with a disengaged popu…

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The Death of Death 30:09

20d ago30:09

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The mystery of the cross lies in how Christ’s death reconciled us with God. While many theories exist, none can be known with absolute certainty. In this episode, Oran explores two perspectives, reflecting on how Christ’s death and resurrection signify the end of death itself—and what that means not just for Christians, but for all of humanity.…

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Trust Modern Science? Fund Black Genius Now Truth About Gene Editing, Melanin & Immortality 19Keys Ft Raven the Science Maven 1:48:57

22d ago1:48:57

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19keys.com/tour 19keys.com/links 19keys.com/Science In this must-watch episode of *High Level Conversations,* we explore the intersection of science, emotions, and leadership with the brilliant molecular biologist, Dr. Raven. 🌟 Together, we tackle thought-provoking questions and bold ideas about the future of humanity, from gene editing and immorta…

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Tom Luongo on Trump’s Tariff Triumph, Freeing America from Europe, Why Iran Won’t Be Attacked 1:25:38

24d ago1:25:38

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David Gornoski sits down with Tom Luongo for a conversation on the consequences of Trump's tariffs, what Trump must do before the mid terms, our Israel policy, who our real enemies are, and more. Follow Tom Luongo on X here. Follow David Gornoski on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for moreBy David Gornoski

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Airbnb does not want you to listen to Mark Simpson 41:09

25d ago41:09

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Direct booking champion Mark Simpson is the man Airbnb do not want their hosts to listen to. In today's episode of the Host Planet Podcast, Mark explains why he is Airbnb's nemesis and shares some quirky direct booking strategies (bin advertising, anyone?!) that you have probably never considered. Mark also shares his business story – including how…

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The Metabolic Cancer Revolution with Dr. Thomas Seyfried, Georgi Dinkov 1:25:49

25d ago1:25:49

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Georgi Dinkov and Dr Thomas Seyfried join David Gornoski for a paradigm-shifting discussion on curing cancer through a radical understanding of metabolism. Is cancer a genetic disease? Can Dr Seyfried and Georgi Dinkov's approaches be combined? What would the social effect of defeating cancer look like? Watch the full episode to find out. Follow Ge…

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Episode 217: EU enlargement is getting hijacked 38:58

25d ago38:58

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To start of the episode, Adam and Alexandra talk about the prospect of foreign troop deployment in Ukraine, a historic border agreement between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, a further crackdown against opposition in Georgia, and the fleeing of Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik to Moscow. Alexandra is then joined by policy analyst Alejandro Esteso Pére…

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Five key safety tips for Airbnb hosts 12:30

27d ago12:30

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Send us a text During this episode of Host Planet Bitesize – sponsored by Hostfully – Oscar Hepworth from KeyNest shares five reasons why Airbnb hosts and property managers should utilise key management systems. Key takeaways: • Learn how key safety provisions can improve the guest experience and enhance security. • Find out why neighbours and loca…

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Testing the suburban strategy 47:48

27d ago47:48

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In the first sausage sizzle of this federal election campaign, pollster Shaun Ratcliff gives Democracy Sausage an update on the state of the campaign. Is Labor bouncing back in the polls? How likely is it that Will Peter Dutton pull off his appeal to voters in the outer suburbs? And will the question ‘are you better off than you were three years ag…

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Michael Levin on Rethinking Biology, Regrowing Limbs with Bioelectricity w/ Dr Yu 57:22

28d ago57:22

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In this Science and U episode, David Gornoski and Dr Weiping Yu are joined by Professor Michael Levin for a conversation on bioelectricity, platonic space, stress sharing, regeneration of limbs, and more. Check out Michael Levin's website here. Follow David Gornoski on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more…

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Explaining AI 'hallucinations' in the STR world 24:44

29d ago24:44

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Send us a text In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we sit down with Gareth Phillips, Founder of Guestive, to explore how AI is transforming the short-term rentals industry. Gareth shares his journey building Guestive, an AI-powered platform designed to help hosts streamline operations and enhance guest experiences. He discusses…

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Why stamp duty is stalling the UK property market 18:31

29d ago18:31

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Send us a text During this episode of the Host Planet Mortgage Podcast, Howard Reuben from HCH Financial Services assesses the current state of the holiday let mortgage market. Howard discusses the Bank of England base rate, the Spring Statement, and stamp duty. He also shares details of the best holiday let mortgage products currently available. K…

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The Telepathy Tapes and Physics w/ Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell, Dr. Yu 56:43

30d ago56:43

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David Gornoski sits down with Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell of the Telepathy Tapes podcast and physicist Dr. Weiping Yu for a conversation on consciousness, the connection between magnetism and telepathic communication, why certain people have special telepathic abilities, where the trajectory of evolution is taking us, and more. Buy Dr Powell's book Th…

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Episode 216: The fight for a free Belarus continues 52:14

1M ago52:14

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Nina and Alexandra open the episode by discussing the ongoing negotiations in Riyadh between the US, Russia and Ukraine and providing an overdue update on the deteriorating situation for civil society and media in Georgia. They then talk about a potential final agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia and the assault of a journalist in Serbia. For …

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From Keto/Carnivore to Ray Peat Bioenergetics with Mike Fave 1:10:39

1M ago1:10:39

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David Gornoski sits down with Mike Fave for a conversation on individualized dietary healing, low carb vs bioenergetics, whether keto/carnivore practitioners can ease into carbs, scaling bioenergetic-based diet for the masses, and more. Mike Fave's website. Follow Mike Fave on X here. Follow David Gornoski on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for …

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Are STR hosts suffering from tech overload? 29:07

1M ago29:07

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Send us a text In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we’re joined by Umair Hassan, Senior Manager of Partner Growth & Revenue Operations at PointCentral. Umair shares invaluable insights on how short-term rental hosts and property managers can solve tech overload, build strong relationships with neighbours, and stay ahead in a co…

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Larry Johnson Reacts to Steve Witkoff Tucker Carlson Interview 45:51

1M ago45:51

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David Gornoski sits down with Larry Johnson to talk about Tucker Carlson's interview of Steve Witkoff, the Gaza conflict, what the promise to Abraham means, the Yemen texts, Sergei Lavrov, Trump's negotiation with Putin, the JFK files, and more. Visit Sonar21 here. Follow David Gornoski on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more…

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Radical Ownership Blueprint; Hidden Mental Warfare, Black Futurism,Neo Minds w/ Jalen Brown & 19Keys 1:42:41

1M ago1:42:41

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www.19keys.com/ltour to see the show live on 4/12 in Boston 19keys.com/links to support the show 🔑 Ready to explore the future of wealth, resilience, and innovation? This must-watch episode of High Level Conversations dives deep into empowering solutions for navigating complexities in today’s world. 🌍 Join 19 Keys and special guest Jaylen Brown as …

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The top-up budget spills over? 44:39

1M ago44:39

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Economist Kristen Sobeck joins Democracy Sausage to break down the budget – the goods, the bads and the ‘X factor’ unknowns. Will the budget do enough to deal with cost-of-living concerns? Is Treasurer Jim Chalmers playing economic chess or political checkers? And how can we engineer a tax system that creates a more equitable ‘good life’ in Austral…

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The Cross as Revealing a Pattern of Death and Resurrection 43:36

1M ago43:36

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Caro shares how the Cross makes plain a pattern of death and resurrection that is built into the universe; a pattern that God undergoes in Christ and one that we experience in our own lives.By Central Church Port Kembla

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THINGS HIDDEN 215: Egyptian Pyramid Surprise Structures 1:35:46

1M ago1:35:46

1:35:46

David Gornoski, Shane Kennedy, and Shannon Braswell talk about the recent discovery surrounding the Egyptian pyramids, ancient hidden technologies, the problem with Christian media, the JFK files, the future of localism in America, and more. Check out Bright News on YouTube here. Follow David Gornoski on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more…

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How to choose a dynamic pricing tool 21:19

1M ago21:19

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Send us a text In this episode of HCH Bitesize, we’re joined by John Deroulet from Wheelhouse, a leader in revenue management for the hospitality industry. John shares his expert tips on how choose a dynamic pricing tool and discusses how to optimise revenue management for your vacation rental business. Whether you're new to revenue management or l…

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