Best Sound Check Chat Podcasts (2025)

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Leo XIV’s First Words As Pope: “Peace Be With You All” 50:00

14h ago50:00

50:00

Chicago born Robert Prevost has been elected to lead the world’s 1.5 billion Roman Catholics in a decision that stunned the world today. We speak with a bishop who knows Pope Leo XIV well. Plus, Trump claims he has made his first trade deal, but wait until you hear what he said when it comes to the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p…

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Loons Matchday Preview: Momentum for Miami 52:03

5h ago52:03

52:03

Keith Costigan joins Manny and Jonathan ahead of MNUFC vs. Inter Miami to talk Eastern Conference, midfield impact, and recent acquisition Julian Gressel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The City of Toronto Prepares to Launch Their Annual CafeTO Program for 2025 2:11

8h ago2:11

2:11

GUEST: Pat Tobin - General Manager - Economic Development and Culture with the City of TorontoBy NEWSTALK1010

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World Awaits White Smoke; No Pope Chosen In First Round Of Voting 47:44

1d ago47:44

47:44

The second round of voting to elect the new pope begins in a few hours after the first round took much longer than expected. Plus, a look at the Federal Reserve’s stark warning that Trump’s trade war could mean higher inflation and higher unemployment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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India & Pakistan On Brink Of War After India Launches Attack 49:21

1d ago49:21

49:21

Two nuclear nations are on the brink of an all out war after India launched a surprise deadly attack inside Pakistan. Now Pakistan is vowing to retaliate and CNN is live on the ground. Plus, we show you the top contenders for the next leader of the Catholic Church. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Episode 298 - Back Together for U.S. Open Cup 23:39

3d ago23:39

23:39

Former Minnesota player and current Louisville FC coach Danny Cruz joins Zarek to catch up, talk coaching, and preview all things USOC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Massive 'No Kings' protest expected to rain on Donald Trump's (military) parade 42:52

3d ago42:52

42:52

Donald Trump is eager to fill out his autocratic profile with a display of military might in the form of a military parade. Anti-Trump activists are planning mass protests across the United States to make sure Trump Ezra Levin, co-executive director of Indivisible, talks with Rachel Maddow about the effects protests are having on the Trump administ…

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Trump Triples Down Saying Kids Will Have To Do With Fewer Toys 47:23

4d ago47:23

47:23

President Trump is about to make an appearance at a cryptocurrency fundraiser as two major American companies make an extremely rare move because of Trump’s trade war. Plus, Trump is now personally lobbying for a nominee to become Washington DC's top prosecutor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Episode 297: Developing Player, Team, and Sport 23:20

4d ago23:20

23:20

Chief Soccer Office and Sporting Director Khaled El-Ahmad chats with Zarek about player loans, the first third of the season, and soccer development in Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell…

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Trump Says He Is “Okay” With A Short-Term U.S. Recession 47:19

5d ago47:19

47:19

Trump says it’s okay for the country to have a short recession as an entire industry in the United States is sounding an alarm about an economic emergency. Plus, a federal judge says Trump’s targeting of a law firm is unconstitutional. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Are video games good for youth mental health? Inside a new study with some surprising results. Deb chats with Dr. Michele Foster, psychologist and co-founder of the Toronto Psychology and Wellness Group ... 9:32

6d ago9:32

9:32

By NEWSTALK1010

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TDSB floats closing swimming pools, eliminating some music instructors to offset $58M deficit 10:20

7d ago10:20

10:20

GUEST: Neethan Shan - Chair of the Toronto District School Board (TDSB)By NEWSTALK1010

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Photo: Waltz Appears To Be Browsing Signal In Cabinet Meeting 47:39

8d ago47:39

47:39

President Trump’s national security team is in disarray after his national security adviser is ousted from his post. A new image shows Mike Waltz in the White House using the very same app that landed him in hot water in the first place. Plus, Apple says Trump’s trade war will cost them a billion dollars in just three months. Learn more about your …

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Episode 296: We Got Gressel 24:34

8d ago24:34

24:34

The newest Loon, Julian Gressel, joins former opponent Zarek to talk about the trajectory of his career, club culture, and the 2017 Snow Opener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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'Historic debacle': Trump sets new standard for poor presidential performance; Americans displeased 41:47

8d ago41:47

41:47

Rachel Maddow reviews the many ways in which Donald Trump has made history with the first 100 days of his second term, though none of these achievements are anything to be proud of, and Americans are growing increasingly vocal about their displeasure.By MSNBC

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Trump Blames Biden For Economic Decline. Economists: It’s The Tariffs 48:11

9d ago48:11

48:11

The economy shrinks under Trump’s watch and he blames Biden as the CEO of one America’s biggest companies refuses to guarantee prices aren’t going up. Plus, Trump says he could get the Maryland man mistakenly deported back to the United States if he wanted to but that he doesn’t want to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad…

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Meet Bruce Fanjoy - The newest Carleton MP who won Pierre Poilievre's riding 6:28

8d ago6:28

6:28

GUEST: Bruce Fanjoy - Carleton’s newest MPBy NEWSTALK1010

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Victims of Trump's irresponsible anti-immigrant crusade include American citizens 43:18

9d ago43:18

43:18

Rachel Maddow reports on examples of American citizens caught up in Donald Trump's attacks on immigrants in the U.S., some by accident, some by malicious negligence, and some apparently targeted on purpose.By MSNBC

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Tariffs Send Prices Soaring On Everything From Barbies To Clothes 47:55

10d ago47:55

47:55

Team Trump playing games with tariffs, claiming there is a big trade deal but refusing to say who it is with as Trump forces Amazon’s Jeff Bezos to cave and fast. Plus, Trump’s administration designated thousands of international students as criminals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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A Minority Government is NOT the Best Thing for This Country 2:07

9d ago2:07

2:07

Deb Hutton shares her thoughts on last night's election outcome.By NEWSTALK1010

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Trump 100 day faceplant: more devastating polling for Trump show Americans reject his policies 43:05

10d ago43:05

43:05

Rachel Maddow shares another collection of polls of Americans about the first 100 days of Donald Trump's second term, with results showing a shocking gap between people who approve versus disapprove. By wide margins, Americans do not like what Donald Trump is doing.By MSNBC

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“Sharp Slowdown”: Top Economists Sound Recession Alarm Bells 49:06

10d ago49:06

49:06

Financial warning sings as one top economist predicts a 90% chance of a recession while Trump’s trade war rages on. Plus, RFK Jr.’s sister joins from El Salvador where she has been blocked from visiting migrants deported by Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy CNN

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Trump gets reckless as his agenda tanks with the American public 43:51

13d ago43:51

43:51

Rachel Maddow reports on the ongoing parade of terrible polling numbers for Donald Trump, and talks with Rep. Jamie Raskin about the Trump administration arresting a judge. Rep. Robert Garcia also joins to discuss deportations, including breaking news that the Trump administration has deported several U.S. citizen children.…

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Trump Envoy, Who Often Sides With Putin, Sent To Negotiate With Putin 47:54

14d ago47:54

47:54

Trump’s top Russia negotiator shows up in Moscow with only his girlfriend even as Putin is armed at the negotiating table with top professional aides. Plus, the Chinese government speaks exclusively to OutFront with a clear message to President Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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A parent’s worst nightmare – an Uber drove off with a 5-year-old still in the car. Deb speaks with the mother involved in the story. 10:39

13d ago10:39

10:39

By NEWSTALK1010

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Episode 295: MNUFC Doing It Right 30:13

14d ago30:13

30:13

Dax McCarty joins Zarek to reminisce on the good ol’ days, the challenges of playing in Minnesota, and the Loons’ performance so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Wheels falling off the Trump train before his first 100 days, polls show 42:52

14d ago42:52

42:52

Donald Trump's second term is not even 100 days old and already his standing with Americans has soured, with polls showing opposition on major themes as well as specific issues, and the numbers only get worse as time passes. Rachel Maddow reviews the results of several major polls that show Donald Trump's second term is already falling apart.…

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Trump Dodges On China Calling His Claims Of Talks “Fake News” 47:55

15d ago47:55

47:55

Home sales plummet and airlines pull back their travel forecasts out of fear as China accuses Trump of fake news for claiming there is a deal in the works. Plus, chaos breaks out a Republican town hall as a veteran confronts a lawmaker about Pete Hegseth. This as we are learning more about the man currently on the rise in Hegseth’s inner circle. Le…

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Loons Matchday Preview: Minnesota Faces Top-Ranked Vancouver 40:08

15d ago40:08

40:08

Andy Greder joins Manny and Jonathan to discuss a physical Matchday 10, Vancouver’s busy schedule, and the end of the transfer window (and Julian Gressel). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf…

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Oops!: Trump's first 100 days marked by incompetent screw-ups and frantic walk backs 42:54

15d ago42:54

42:54

Rachel Maddow reviews the main lesson of the first 100 Days of the second Trump administration and highlights how the administration's overall incompetence has made screw-ups and reversals the hallmark of their governing. "Just because they're trying to do really, really bad things doesn't change the fact that they're also just really bad at everyt…

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WSJ: WH Weighs Slashing Some China Tariffs By More Than Half 48:25

16d ago48:25

48:25

As Trump changes his tune in his trade war with China and the world, he now claims he is talking with Beijing but that may not be adding up. Plus, boycotting Target. What started out as a small movement led by a Black megachurch is now having a real impact on profits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Musk tries to blame paid protesters for his wild unpopularity, collapse of Tesla 42:28

16d ago42:28

42:28

After Tesla showed a steep drop in profits and a sliding stock price, Elon Musk was quick to blame fake protesters for manipulating public opinion against him. Rachel Maddow takes a look at the very real protesters and polls of public opinion that suggest that Musk should reconsider the public appetite for destroying the U.S. government and firing …

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Musk Reports Tesla Profits Tank 71%; Attacks Trump Tariffs 48:21

16d ago48:21

48:21

Tesla profits plunge as Musk rails against Trump’s tariffs. Plus, as chaos in the Pentagon erupts, a look at Pete Hegseth’s strategy. Also, the Trump administration is reportedly coming up with ways to push women to have more babies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Anti-Trump protests sweep the nation, crossing the threshold of mainstream media attention 43:47

17d ago43:47

43:47

Rachel Maddow surveys some of the many "No Kings" protests that took place in cities large and small across the United States against Donald Trump's push toward autocracy, and notes that unlike previous remarkable protest days, this one was given prominent attention by major news outlets.By MSNBC

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Pope Francis Asked To Be Buried In “Simple” Tomb “In The Earth” 50:36

18d ago50:36

50:36

As millions grieve the loss of Pope Francis, Cardinal Timothy Dolan joins to remember the pope. Plus, could Pete Hegseth be in more legal trouble with the revelation of a second Signal chat? Also, markets tumble again on Wall Street. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Lost in the sauce: Stories Trump probably hoped you wouldn't notice while he 'flooded the zone' 42:08

21d ago42:08

42:08

Did you know Donald Trump plans to eliminate Head Start the preschool program? Did you know he gutted Americorps? Have you heard what he did to the National Weather Service? Rachel Maddow rounds up stories that would be huge news in normal times but may have slipped by unnoticed by many Americans in the shadow of Trump's daily wrecking ball spectac…

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Rubio: U.S. Will End Ukraine Talks In “Days” If No Progress 47:16

21d ago47:16

47:16

The Trump administration is threatening to walk away from its efforts to end the war in Ukraine saying that decision could come in a matter of days. What would this mean for the war? Plus, Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen shares new details on his meeting with the man wrongfully deported to El Salvador. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po…

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'This should be shocking': Judge torches Trump admin. for neglecting due process for deportees 43:38

21d ago43:38

43:38

Rachel Maddow reads from the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling against the Trump administration as it tries to avoid accountability for mistakenly deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia without the due process that is foundational to American values.By MSNBC

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Police: 2 Dead, 5 Injured In Mass Shooting On FSU Campus 48:40

22d ago48:40

48:40

Two people are dead and five are injured in a mass shooting at a college campus. The suspect is the son of a local sheriff’s deputy. A student who witnessed the shooting joins. Plus, Donald Trump says China is coming to the table for a trade deal. But, are serious talks underway? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Loons Matchday Preview: Loons Staying Vigilant Ahead of Dallas Match 1:02:28

22d ago1:02:28

1:02:28

Tyler Terens sits down with Jonathan and Manny to take a look at the league standings, recap the draw in Toronto, and discuss Minnesota’s approach to Matchday 9. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-…

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'Criminal contempt' looms over Trump's showdown with courts over deportation fiat 42:47

22d ago42:47

42:47

The judge hearing the case against Donald Trump's deportation flights is losing patience with the administration's excuses and stall tactics, and today raised the specter of holding members of the administration in contempt of court. Lee Gelernt, deputy director of the ACLU's Immigrants' Rights Project, discusses with Rachel Maddow.…

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Judge To Launch Contempt Proceedings Over Trump Deportations 49:00

23d ago49:00

49:00

A federal judge is on the cusp of going directly after Trump officials for disobeying his order to turn around deportation flights. Plus, the face-off escalates in the legal battle over the Maryland man mistakenly sent to El Salvador. Also, the Dow tumbles nearly 700 points after the Federal Reserve chair sounded the alarm on Trump’s tariffs. Learn…

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'They can't hide the ball': Judge cracks the whip on Trump lawyers in deportation case 47:35

23d ago47:35

47:35

Trump administration lawyers are running out of excuses to avoid being accountable for the rights and whereabouts of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland immigrant father who was improperly deported and sentenced without due process to an indeterminate amount of time in a prison in El Salvador. Rina Gandhi, and attorney for Mr. Abrego Garcia, talks w…

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Judge Admonishes Trump DOJ: “Nothing Has Been Done” 47:58

23d ago47:58

47:58

A judge slams the Trump administration, saying that they have done nothing to bring back a man who was wrongfully deported to a mega-prison in El Salvador. Plus, Trump escalates his trade war with China even further with a blunt new threat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Episode 128: Weaver of Dreams 1:03:21

23d ago1:03:21

1:03:21

Celestria demonstrates why she is called, “Dreamweaver” and tries to help the Guilders prepare for the fight to come in her own special way. Will it be enough? Will it be too much? https://www.recklessattack.com Want to hang out with other fans? Join us on Discord! Like the show? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/recklessattack…

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Making a mockery of Musk: Backlash against dismantling U.S. government focuses on hatchet man 43:00

24d ago43:00

43:00

Rachel Maddow looks at creative new ways activists are mocking and protesting Donald Trump's top campaign donor, Elon Musk, for his central role in butchering the staff and services of the U.S. government.By MSNBC

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Bukele: “Preposterous” To Suggest Releasing Maryland Man 48:21

25d ago48:21

48:21

Trump teams up with El Salvador and the two now refuse to return a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to a notorious prison. What options does that man have now? Plus, President Trump is now looking at possibly bailing out automakers from his sweeping tariffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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'How is it possible that you have this job?': RFK Jr.'s incompetence becomes too glaring to overlook 43:19

27d ago43:19

43:19

From his cluelessness about critical cuts made to his agency, to his celebration of dangerous quackery, Robert. F. Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump's HHS secretary, is distinguishing himself as not only incompetent but dangerously so, leading a department with lives at stake. Rachel Maddow reports.By MSNBC

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Dow Down 4,000+ Points Since Trump Launched Trade War 48:32

28d ago48:32

48:32

Consumer sentiment plummets, the dollar is crushed, and recession fears are growing. The solution from the White House is apparently to trust Trump. Plus, a tense showdown over the Maryland father mistakenly deported. Trump officials claim they do not know where he is after the Supreme Court demanded Trump facilitate the man’s return. Learn more ab…

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'The time is now to stand up!': Eric Holder sounds alarm on Trump's war on the rule of law 44:25

28d ago44:25

44:25

Former Attorney General Eric Holder talks with Rachel Maddow about Donald Trump's efforts to intimidate the legal system in the United States and bend it to his will, and emphasizes the importance of the American legal community standing together and pushing back in defense of the rule of law. "The time is now to stand up and do all that we can to …

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