Best UnMasking Pod Podcasts (2025)

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Unmasking the GOP's Decline: A Conversation with Norm Ornstein 39:06

1d ago39:06

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In this episode of the Bill Press Pod, Norm Ornstein discussed the significant changes in the Republican Party and the broader implications for American democracy since the publication of his 2012 book, "It's Even Worse Than It Looks". Ornstein is a political scientist and an emeritus scholar at the American Enterprise Institute and a leading exper…

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Five-Star Prices vs Five-Alarm Air Raids: A Travel Diary 1:02:18

5d ago1:02:18

1:02:18

Ever wondered how complaining about $40 croissants can instantly cure your first-world problems? (Spoiler: it involves three consecutive nights of record-breaking drone attacks, one very lost grandma at IKEA, and the sudden realization that expensive lattes are not, in fact, a legitimate crisis). Think you've had a rough week? Try going from Copenh…

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Episode 2.11 Unmasking Performative Agreement: Truth vs. Flattery 31:38

12d ago31:38

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This episode delves into the increasing prevalence of performative agreement, empty flattery, and fear-based silence in various spheres such as corporate meetings, social media, and politics. Hosts discuss how sycophancy has become a career strategy and its impacts on organizational culture, political loyalty, and media landscapes. They highlight t…

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Noir Gene Hackman Tribute: Night Moves (1975)/Narrow Margin (1990) 2:35:28

21h ago2:35:28

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Noir Gene Hackman Tribute: Night Moves (1975)/Narrow Margin (1990) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 98. Noir Gene Hackman Tribute: Night Moves (1975)/Narrow Margin (1990) This week we talk about one of the greatest to ever do it, Gene Hackman in a Noir Double Feature. Night Moves which is more Sad. Narrow Margin, More Action-y. We also…

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Episode 2.13 The Sound of Silence 9:02

5d ago9:02

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Dustin hosts this episode of The Slog Pod alone while his co-host TJ is away. He discusses the pervasive issues plaguing modern society, including cultural and systemic failures. Using Simon and Garfunkel's 'The Sound of Silence' as a metaphor, Dustin highlights how society has created idols out of destructive systems. He shares personal experience…

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"That's a nasty question." The Reporters' Roundtable. May 30, 2025 46:23

5d ago46:23

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Trump’s Tariff Tirade. Tariff Chaos Continues. The MAGA Path to Pardons. Putin Plays Trump-Again. Big Beautiful Bill Backlash. Flawed RFK, Jr. Report. Musk’s Tragic Legacy. 2028 Democrats. With Linda Feldmann, White House Correspondent and Washington Bureau Chief for The Christian Science Monitor, Phillip Bump, Columnist for the Washington Post and…

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Trump's Erratic and Ineffective Foreign Policy. With Joe Cirincione. 40:25

8d ago40:25

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In this episode of the Bill Press Pod, our own foreign policy expert, Joe Cirincione, discussed several pressing foreign policy issues. Cirincione is a National Security Analyst with decades of experience in DC. They began by touching on King Charles' historic visit to Canada for the parliamentary opening—a gesture seen as supportive of Canada amid…

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Raising Children is Hard: Lisa (1990)/Tainted Blood (1993) 2:19:45

9d ago2:19:45

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Raising Children is Hard: Lisa (1990)/Tainted Blood (1993) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 97. Raising Children is Hard: Lisa (1990)/Tainted Blood (1993). This episode is all about trying to raise your girls as an imperfect parent. Also discussed is Holland and The Parenting. Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hos…

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Episode 2.12 Living the Lie: When Personal Narratives Take Over Truth 22:01

8d ago22:01

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In this episode of the Slog Pod, the hosts explore the human tendency to shape and curate reality. They discuss why people resist facing facts, focusing on the psychological and cultural motivations behind this behavior. The conversation delves into how individuals and institutions manipulate narratives to protect identity, avoid pain, and maintain…

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POV: You Explain Why Kyiv ≠ Kiev for the 847th Time This Trip 1:00:08

12d ago1:00:08

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What do staring down Russians in airports, being mistaken for Russian speakers, and discovering Lithuania's obsession with herbal liquors have in common? This episode.This week, Masha and Yulia share their wild travel adventures outside Ukraine's war bubble. From Yulia's anti-disinformation fellowship in Vilnius to awkward encounters with Putin-def…

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"It's a head scratcher." The Reporters' Roundtable. May 23, 2025 41:09

12d ago41:09

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More Tariff Chaos. Public Feeling It? Markets Not Happy. Big “Beautiful” Bill. It’s Chances in the Senate. Trump’s Crypto Corruption. The Used 747 Bribe. White House Shakedowns. The End of the Penny. With Emily Goodin, Senior White House Correspondent for DailyMail.com, Jason Dick, Editor-in-chief of CQ-Roll Call and Jeff Dufour, Editor-in-chief of…

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Episode 2.10 Breaking the Silence: Understanding Everyday Powerlessness 17:42

15d ago17:42

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This episode of 'The Slog Pod' addresses the feeling of powerlessness, particularly the insidious kind that arises in everyday situations such as work, relationships, and society. The hosts discuss how powerlessness stems from awareness hitting a wall, which is not always external, sometimes originating in our minds. They differentiate powerlessnes…

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Pope Leo XIV: Love and Unity with Sylvia Poggioli from Rome 30:00

15d ago30:00

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In this episode, Bill speaks with Sylvia Poggioli from Rome about the new Pope, Leo XIV, and what he might bring to the table. Poggioli is the legendary NPR Rome, Vatican and Senior European Correspondent. They talk about Pope Leo’s inauguration mass, which was a big event with around 200,000 people attending. Leo XIV's homily focused on love, unit…

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Desert Car Noir: Detour (1945)/The Hitch-Hiker (1953) 1:50:05

16d ago1:50:05

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Desert Car Noir: Detour (1945)/The Hitch-Hiker (1953) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 96. Desert Car Noir: Detour (1945)/The Hitch-Hiker (1953) Stuck in a car with dangerous loser type jerks in this double feature that pinpoints perspectives on panic and masculinity as a spectrum. Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcas…

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15: When Only Fans is the Only Option 56:50

18d ago56:50

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Episode 2.09 Rebuilding Trust: From Mistrust to Moderation 22:07

19d ago22:07

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This episode of The Slog Pod delves into the pervasive distrust in media, science, and government, examining the causes and consequences of binary thinking. The hosts discuss the tendency to view systems as entirely corrupt or entirely trustworthy and emphasize the importance of embracing complexity and ambiguity. They encourage critical thinking a…

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Bill's Report From Peter's Square and on Pope Leo XIV 7:23

19d ago7:23

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Bill had the great fortune of being in Saint Peter's Square when the new Pope was announced. He tells us what it was like and his thoughts on Leo XIV 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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Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal. Chapter 12: Year in Review 8:55

19d ago8:55

8:55

We are back next week with new episodes of The Bill Press Pod. The 12th and final chapter chronicles the demise of our fictional magazine, Capital Monthly. The pressure from the White House, from advertisers and from Social Media algorithms kills the independent journalism that was, in our stories, documenting what life was like for people under Do…

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How to Dress for a Missile Strike & Other Ukrainian Life Hacks 47:16

19d ago47:16

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What do peace talks, the Pope, Eurovision, and the fear of sleeping naked in wartime Ukraine have in common? This episode.This week, Masha and Yulia break down the absurdity of so-called “peace talks” between Russia and Ukraine, the strange rise of a Pope with a suspicious backstory, and why religious institutions should maybe… sit this one out.The…

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The Unmasking of William Randolph Hearst: Citizen Kane (1941)/RKO 281 (1999)/The Cats Meow (2001) 3:17:47

20d ago3:17:47

3:17:47

The Unmasking of William Randolph Hearst: Citizen Kane (1941)/RKO 281 (1999)/The Cats Meow (2001) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 95. The Unmasking of William Randolph Hearst: Citizen Kane (1941), RKO 281 (1991), and The Cats Meow (2001) This Week Michael and Maranda talk about a Super Famous Newspaper Owner who was power hungry and m…

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Episode 2.08 The Slog of Discovery: Firing Confirmation Bias 18:55

22d ago18:55

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In this episode of The Slog Pod, hosts delve into the concept of confirmation bias, describing it as a persistent force that shapes our ego, distorts our thinking, and upholds unproductive systems. The discussion focuses on how confirmation bias manifests in our personal and professional lives, including in hiring practices and cultural beliefs. Th…

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Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal-Chapter 11: Hurricane Trump 15:45

22d ago15:45

15:45

Bill is back next week from his research and writing sabbatical. While he's gone, we decided it’s important to revisit the horrors we laid out in our Project 2025 podcast series, Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal – and have the series author, pro-democracy advocate and the author of nine books, David Pepper, tie them to what’s actually ha…

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Episode 2.07 The Slog to Belief: Navigating Uncertainty 21:48

25d ago21:48

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In this episode of the Slog Pod, the hosts dive into the theme of human beliefs, exploring how certainty often feels safer than doubt and how various systems exploit our fear of uncertainty. They encourage listeners to engage in the mental slog of questioning and adapting beliefs, recognizing biases, and understanding the conditioning behind these …

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14: Poppin Bottles with the Pope 51:55

25d ago51:55

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Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal Chapter 10- How Attacking "Woke" Plays Out in Reality 35:28

26d ago35:28

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While Bill is on a research and writing sabbatical for the next 2 weeks we decided it’s important to revisit the horrors we laid out in our Project 2025 podcast series, Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal – and tie them to what’s actually happened so far. The first part of Chapter10 introduces the fictional character Dr. Joy Brewer, a dedic…

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Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal. Episode 9-The Insurrection Act. 53:58

29d ago53:58

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While Bill is on a research and writing sabbatical for the next 2 weeks we decided it’s important to revisit the horrors we laid out in our Project 2025 podcast series, Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal – and tie them to what’s actually happened so far. The story in this chapter follows fictional Private Troy Marquis, who attends a tense …

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Business Crime: Double Indemnity (1944)/Force of Evil (1948) 1:59:19

30d ago1:59:19

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Business Crime: Double Indemnity (1944)/Force of Evil (1948) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 94. Business Crime: Double Indemnity (1944)/Force of Evil (1948) This Week we cover two major Film Noir Staples, one not as well known as the other. Double Indemnity. Force of Evil. Michael JOKINGLY talks about how he would get his wife and al…

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Episode 2.05 God can handle your doubt, can you? 29:09

30d ago29:09

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The episode discusses the complex role of religious belief in individual lives and society. The hosts explore how religion can be both a personal guide and a means of institutional control. They share personal backgrounds and experiences with religion, highlighting shifts in religious norms and how faith can sometimes short-circuit critical thinkin…

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Episode 2.04 Bridging Paradigms: Gen X in Business, Media and Politics 17:16

1M ago17:16

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The podcast discusses the unique position of Generation X in today's society. The hosts argue that Gen Xers serve as cultural translators, bridging the gap between analog and digital realms and fostering a balance between skepticism and pragmatism. They reflect on their formative experiences, such as living without the internet and dealing with sig…

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Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal-The Assault on Public Education 47:09

1M ago47:09

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While Bill is on a research and writing sabbatical for the next 3 weeks we decided it’s important to revisit the horrors we laid out in our Project 2025 podcast series, Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal – and tie them to what’s actually happened so far. Project 2025 proposed to eliminate the Department of Education and divert federal educ…

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Dear Past Self: That Cringe Belieber Phase? Actually Political Activism Training 1:07:55

1M ago1:07:55

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Ever wondered how a girl's obsession with Justin Bieber's Instagram turned into Ukraine's most unexpected resistance story? (Spoiler: it involves questionable operation hours, accidental propaganda fighting, and a whole lot of discontent russians).🤔 Think you've seen weird career changes? Try explaining how memorizing Bieber's tour schedule became …

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Episode 2.03 Selling Outrage: A Business Model 18:23

1M ago18:23

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In this episode of “The Slog Pod,” the hosts discuss the pervasive influence of outrage culture in today’s society, particularly on social media platforms like X and Instagram. They explore how businesses, media, and religious institutions capitalize on outrage to drive clicks, views, and profits, often at the cost of social and cultural health. Th…

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Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal Chapter 7 -The Brutal Attack on Workers and Unions 59:52

1M ago59:52

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While Bill is on a research and writing sabbatical for the next 4 weeks we decided it’s important to revisit the horrors we laid out in our Project 2025 podcast series, Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal – and have the series author, pro-democracy advocate and the author of nine books, David Pepper, tie them to what’s actually happened so …

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Love & Assimilation in Late 19th Century NYC: Hester Street (1975)/Age of Innocence (1993) 2:28:12

1M ago2:28:12

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Love & Assimilation in Late 19th Century NYC: Hester Street (1975)/Age of Innocence (1993) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 93. Love & Assimilation in Late 19th Century NYC We Delve into how tough it is to find real true love whether or not you’re a prince or pauper. Hester Street (1975) and Age of Innocence (1993). We also speak about…

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Episode 2.02 Breaking Chains: Due Process and Cultural Awakening 21:13

1M ago21:13

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This episode of The Slog Pod addresses recent alarming actions by the Trump administration regarding deportation of individuals to El Salvador bypassing due process and defying the Supreme Court. The hosts discuss the broader implications of these actions for the American justice system, democracy, and constitutional values. They emphasize the impo…

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Trump's Project 2025: Update: Chapter 6. Mass Deportation Disaster 1:02:51

1M ago1:02:51

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While Bill is on a research and writing sabbatical for the next 4 weeks we decided it’s important to revisit the horrors we laid out in our Project 2025 podcast series, Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal – and tie them to what’s actually happened so far. The story that leads off Chapter 6 captures the struggles of 12-year-old Alvaro and hi…

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Pope, Easter Sunday Prophecy, and The Countdown to 2027 Has Begun 51:03

1M ago51:03

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Today on unMasking Pod we're serving apocalyptic prophecies, that might explain why Francis peaced out on Easter (dramatic timing: 10/10), with a side of unexpected drone donations, proving that even Popes can slide into Ukraine's DMs while no one is watching. Yulia's Frenchman navigates Ukrainian Easter traditions while getting accidentally baptiz…

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Bill's thoughts on the next Pope. From Bologna Italy 6:56

1M ago6:56

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Bill interrupted his sabbatical in Europe to share his thoughts on the death of Pope Francis and who just might replace him. And how important that is for the Catholic Church, and the world. 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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Episode 2.01 Tariffs and the Victim Mentality 26:29

1M ago26:29

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In this episode of “The Slog Pod,” the hosts shift their focus from mental health in the workplace to analyzing the broader American political atmosphere, culture, and corporate impact through a sarcastic lens. They express frustration with recent U.S. policies, particularly tariffs, which they argue are harmful to American consumers and irrational…

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Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal. Chapter 5: The Department of Retribution. 55:38

1M ago55:38

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While Bill is on a research and writing sabbatical for the next 4 weeks we decided it’s important to revisit the horrors we laid out in our Project 2025 podcast series, Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal – and have the series author, pro-democracy advocate and the author of nine books, David Pepper, tie them to what’s actually happened so …

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Mike Hammer Marathon (1953, 1982, 1954, 1964) 2:04:09

1M ago2:04:09

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92. Mike Hammer Marathon (1953, 1982, 1954, 1964) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 92. Mike Hammer Marathon. We cover both films of ‘I, The Jury’. One from 1953, and one from 1982. The Circus Atmosphere in ‘Ring of Fear’ From 1954 and ‘The Girl Hunters’ from 1964. We also cover a Decocteau film, ‘Ring of Darkness’ from 2004. Hello, thi…

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Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal-Chapter 4: The End of Vaccine Mandates 43:31

2M ago43:31

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While Bill is on a research and writing sabbatical, we decided it’s important to revisit the horrors we laid out in our Project 2025 podcast series, Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal – and to ask the author David Pepper tie them to what’s actually happened so far. This episode tells the fictional story of a middle school that opens its do…

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Heritage, Home, and Why There is No Wrong Way of Being Ukrainian 1:11:20

2M ago1:11:20

1:11:20

Ever met diaspora Ukrainians named "Vsevolod"? We have, and they will judge your Ukrainian-ness faster than you can take a sip of Borscht (gasp!). This cultural therapy session is where we discover mainland Ukrainians cringed at wearing Vyshyvankas growing up, while diaspora kids bedazzle their houses with more Ukrainian symbols than a Carpathian g…

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Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal-Chapter 3: The Death of Expertise. 53:06

2M ago53:06

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While Bill is on a research and writing sabbatical for the next 5 weeks we decided it’s important to revisit the horrors we laid out in our Project 2025 podcast series, Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal – and tie them to what’s actually happened so far. In Chapter 3, the fact-based fictional story of Dr. Yvette Hardman and JJ Newsom depic…

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Mistaken Plans of the Heart: Bridget Jones’ Marathon (2001) (2004) (2016) (2025) 1:44:46

2M ago1:44:46

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Mistaken Plans of the Heart: Bridget Jones’ Marathon (2001) (2004) (2016) (2025) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 91. Bridget Jones Marathon We dive into all 4 films (Diary, Edge, Baby, and Boy) and discuss 2 other movies, Snow White: A Deadly Summer (2012) and Happy Anniversary (2025) Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film po…

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Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal-Chapter 2: The Threat to Reproductive Freedom 43:57

2M ago43:57

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While Bill is on a research and writing sabbatical for the next 6 weeks we decided it’s important to revisit the horrors we laid out in our Project 2025 podcast series, Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal – and tie them to what’s actually happened so far. Chapter Two depicts the personal story of Eve, a nurse struggling with infertility, wh…

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Classic Film Noir: Narrow Margin (1952)/Kiss Me Deadly (1955) 2:34:58

2M ago2:34:58

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Classic Film Noir: Narrow Margin (1952)/Kiss Me Deadly (1955) Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 90. Narrow Margin (1952)/Kiss Me Deadly (1955) These two pictures demonstrate anti heroes trying their best to do a good deed. It doesn’t go as planned. We also talk about the movie, ‘Kinda Pregnant’. Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genr…

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Matcha, MRIs & Why Ukraine Is Actually Living in 3025 1:02:53

2M ago1:02:53

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Ever feel like ditching your country and moving to Ukraine? you are not alone. In this episode of Unmasking, we dive into the terrifyingly casual superiority of Ukrainian digital services — from babushkas with payment terminals to government apps that make Western bureaucracy look positively Soviet. 🤯 We unpack the wild cost comparison showing Ukra…

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Trump's Project 2025 Chapter One Update: Deportation 39:56

2M ago39:56

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While Bill is on a research and writing sabbatical for the next 6 weeks we decided it’s important to revisit the horrors we laid out in our Project 2025 podcast series, Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal – and tie them to what’s actually happened so far. Chapter One depicts how the lives of everyday Americans would be impacted by the polic…

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"It's All Just Nuts. "The Reporters' Roundtable. April 4, 2025 45:35

2M ago45:35

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Tarriff Debacle. Trump Defiant. Negotiation Ploy? Countries Fight Back. GOP is Nervous. Margin Slips in Florida Races. Musk Loses Wisconsin Race. Musk White House Turmoil. New Mothers Fight Johnson. Laura Loomer Flex. Booker’s Very Very Long Fight. With Sudeep Reddy, Senior Managing Editor at Politico, Nikki Schwab, Chief Political Campaign Corresp…

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