Best Alex Maxwell Podcasts (2025)

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392: Golden Age Pirate George Lowther w/ Craig Chapman 1:10:00

22h ago1:10:00

1:10:00

George Lowther was a mutineer and a pirate, one of the most prolific during the golden age of piracy. His first mate, Edward "Ned" Low, went on to establish himself as perhaps the most sadistic and depraved of all pirate captains. Virtually all popular sources specify Lowther's death being by suicide in 1723, while marooned on the small island of B…

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The Lock-In 102 - Xuan Liu 53:11

1d ago53:11

53:11

This week, we are locked in with Xuan Liu for an exclusive chat after her Triton WPT Global Slam victory in Montenegro. Just hours after announcing their new ambassador deals with WPT Global, which includes sponsorship of all The Chip Race content, Dara and David take some deep dives with Xuan. Dara and David discuss Steve O’Dwyer’s strong words fo…

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You Can’t Lead What You Haven’t Faced: Building Inner Stability as a Leadership Imperative 31:22

2d ago31:22

31:22

🔥 Episode Description: In today’s episode, Will Samson tackles a hard but necessary truth: you can’t lead what you haven’t faced. As the world navigates seismic uncertainty—political, economic, and cultural—leaders are being exposed. Not for lack of skill, but for lack of inner stability. We’ve spent years being trained to manage people, projects, …

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You Should Have Been a Meat Shield, Epsiode 57: Chapter Two: I'm Afraid We Charge Extra For Corpse Cleanup 58:18

2d ago58:18

58:18

Hitting a dead end trying to find Zephyros, the gang head to the theatre to solve a mystery!By Lucas Maxwell

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Sec. Scott Bessent, Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary 54:49

3d ago54:49

54:49

This week on Face the Nation, the turmoil over tariffs continues. The economic whiplash from the on again, off again Trump tariffs persists here at home, as does the confusion around the world. We speak exclusively with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Then, as Congress continues to move forward with its massive tax and border bill, questions rema…

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Extended Interview: Jack McCain 17:28

4d ago17:28

17:28

CBS News has learned the State Department intends to shut down the office tasked with helping to resettle the Afghans who fought alongside U.S. servicemembers against the Taliban. Thousands of our Afghan partners are still waiting for their visas, some of whom are in hiding for fear of retribution at the hands of the Taliban. Ahead of that change, …

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Extended Interview: Cindy McCain 16:10

5d ago16:10

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Humanitarian aid trucks are entering Gaza after an 11-week blockade, but the U.N. says it's not enough to meet the need. World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain joined Face the Nation on Sunday, May 25 to discuss conditions on the ground. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/priva…

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MoNo Encore: The Murder of Kitty Genovese w/ Catherine Pelonero 1:09:35

5d ago1:09:35

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(Original pub. date: 9/27/2018) Catherine Pelonero, author of "Kitty Genovese: A True Account of a Public Murder and its Private Consequences", is my guest. She walks us through the murder of Kitty Genovese in Kew Gardens, New York in 1964 and its aftermath. The horrific crime is especially infamous because no one called police or stepped in to hel…

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Build a Brand That’s Truly Unforgettable — with Gair Maxwell 55:29

6d ago55:29

55:29

Episode Description: In a world flooded with noise, what does it take to stand out? In this unforgettable episode of Mission Driven You, Will sits down with Gair Maxwell, international speaker and author of Big Little Legends, to unpack what makes a brand legendary. Gair shares why the most iconic brands in history aren’t built—they’re remembered—a…

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Episode 369: Mr. Squeeze 1:01:18

7d ago1:01:18

1:01:18

Alright, Jake is in the editor's chair which means we're going to have some growing pains as we go through this. Namely, I didn't take any notes. I realize that now. That's not great. So enjoy the show. Joe Rogan couldn't make it this week. Sorry.Check us out, give us five stars on Spotify or iTunes. That's the best and most free way to help the sh…

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391: Civil War Era & Gilded Age Con Artist Charles Cowlam w/ Frank W. Garmon Jr. 1:01:11

9d ago1:01:11

1:01:11

Charles Cowlam stands out as one of the most remarkable con artists of nineteenth-century America. He talked his way into receiving pardons from both President Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis. Through deception, he secured a role investigating Lincoln’s assassination. He preyed on lonely widows, attempted to manipulate a Florida election, and c…

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The Influence Amplifier — How Embodied Leaders Create Quiet Power That Lasts 34:54

9d ago34:54

34:54

Episode Description: Charisma fades. Titles get forgotten. But presence—the kind that regulates a room and transmits trust—leaves a legacy. In this final installment of the Resilience Stack series, Will explores Layer Five: The Influence Amplifier, where leadership shifts from performance to embodiment. If Layers 1–4 were about inner construction, …

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You Should Have Been a Meat Shield, Epsiode 57: Chapter One: Here, Have a Werther's 54:21

9d ago54:21

54:21

The gang finds themselves in a dive bar in Mirabar, seeking information on their friend, Zephyros.By Lucas Maxwell

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Speaker Mike Johnson, Rep. Jim Himes, Cindy McCain 54:03

10d ago54:03

54:03

This week on Face the Nation, Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer, we kick it off with a hat tip to the nation's military as President Trump gives this year’s commencement speech at West Point. But as these new members of the world's most powerful military go forward, are we doing enough to support them? We talked with some veterans s…

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From Exit to Impact — Reinvention, Legacy & Leading With Purpose with Howard Pearl 44:07

13d ago44:07

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Episode Description: What happens when you build a business, sell it for millions, and still feel like something's missing? In this episode of Mission Driven You, Will talks with Howard Pearl, CEO of CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services), about the winding path from private sector success to mission-driven leadership—and why our biggest life shi…

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S25E6 - Espen Jorstad Ian Simpson Monica Vaka Henry Kilbane 1:57:33

14d ago1:57:33

1:57:33

For our grand finale, David and Dara have put together a Unibet Poker reunion! They welcome the 2022 WSOP MAIN EVENT champion Espen Jorstad. They are joined by the 2013 Irish Open champion and 888 ambassador Ian Simpson. For strategy, the lads analyse a hand with Norwegian poker champion Monica Vaka. Triton commentator Henry Kilbane stops by for so…

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390: Abingdon's Boardinghouse Murder w/ Greg Lilly 1:11:01

15d ago1:11:01

1:11:01

In November 1945, James Newton, a young World War II veteran, was shot four times—twice in the back—in his room at an Abingdon, Virginia boardinghouse owned by Helen Clark. She would soon stand trial for his murder, as speculation swirled about the true nature of their relationship. Was she a protective, motherly figure trying to prevent Jimmy from…

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The Continuous Growth Loop — How Steady Systems Replace Burnout and Breakthrough Addiction 28:48

16d ago28:48

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Episode Description: Breakthroughs are great—but they don’t build resilience. In this episode of Mission Driven You, Will introduces Layer Four of the Resilience Stack: The Continuous Growth Loop. This is the layer where personal transformation shifts from heroic effort to intentional rhythm—where growth stops being a sprint and starts becoming sus…

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Extended Interview: Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates 51:13

16d ago51:13

51:13

Face the Nation Moderator Margaret Brennan went to Williamsburg, Virginia to interview former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates on how today's threats compare with those of the past. Before retiring from public service, Gates served under eight different presidents from both political parties. He's now the chancellor of William & Mary. The former s…

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You Should Have Been a Meat Shield, Epsiode 56: Chapter Four: Circles & Soliciters 52:36

17d ago52:36

52:36

The gang use a teleportation circle to travel to the dangerous mining town of Mirabar.By Lucas Maxwell

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Secretary Marco Rubio, Senator Chris Van Hollen, Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates 54:25

17d ago54:25

54:25

This week on Face the Nation, President Trump is back from the Middle East and facing new headwinds on the domestic front, especially on the economy and working with Congress to fund the president’s agenda. While the president's whirlwind deal-seeking trip to some of the monied parts of the region may be over, his efforts pushing for cease-fire dea…

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The Lock-In 101 - Barry Carter 48:07

19d ago48:07

48:07

This we were are locked in for what the lads are saying is their final ever episode the popular Chip Race spin-off (but then they said that on the last episode too). Fittingly, it is Barry who joins them for a chat about the stories of the week. After some shameless plugging of the actually excellent Simplify Poker (Use Code CHIPRACE for 20% off) a…

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Unlocking Your Impact — Marketing with Integrity and Mission with Sophie Lechner 44:17

20d ago44:17

44:17

Episode Description: Marketing doesn’t have to feel manipulative. In this powerful and grounded episode of Mission Driven You, Will sits down with Sophie Lechner, author of Unlock Your Impact, to explore how mission-driven entrepreneurs can grow their influence—without selling their soul. If you've ever felt allergic to funnels, frustrated by formu…

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Episode 368 - A New Jake Has Been Elected Ft. Joe Rogan (kinda) 1:04:08

21d ago1:04:08

1:04:08

Daves of Thunder New Pope/Monarch Skibidi Throne Thunderbolts* Human - The Movie I Did Nazi That Coming Hype House Jarvis Heidi's Deal Jake's Deal Make sure to check out our socials in the credits, our website, DefinitelyNotSellingDrugs.com, and hit up the My Show archives at BADFACTS.INFO and get that digital download going wherever you find podca…

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Bonus POD: Cardinal Blase Cupich 19:12

22d ago19:12

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Newly-elected Pope Leo XIV became the first American to lead the world’s Catholic faithful. This is an extended version of Ed O’Keefe’s full interview with U.S. Cardinal Blase Cupich on the future of the Catholic Church, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 11, 2025. To learn more about listener data and our pr…

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Interdependence — Why Resilient Leaders Don’t Climb Alone 34:28

23d ago34:28

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Episode Description: You’ve mastered ownership. You’ve rewritten the old stories. Now comes the part most high-achieving leaders quietly resist: interdependence. In this solo episode of Mission Driven You, Will unpacks Layer Three of the Resilience Stack and introduces a powerful truth—real resilience isn’t about white-knuckling your way forward. I…

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Bonus POD: Scott Kirby, United CEO 23:18

24d ago23:18

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After another air traffic control blackout at Newark airport, are our skies safe? This is an extended version of Ed O’Keefe’s full interview with Scott Kirby, United Airlines CEO, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 11, 2025. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacy…

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You Should Have Been a Meat Shield, Epsiode 56: Chapter 3: This Is Not Egg-cellent At All. 46:54

24d ago46:54

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In this episode, the gang leaves the hill giant fort and travels to Waterdeep where they make a startling discovery.By Lucas Maxwell

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389: A History of Axe Murder w/ Rachel McCarthy James 1:08:41

22d ago1:08:41

1:08:41

Much like the wheel, the boat, and the telephone, the axe is a transformative piece of technology―one that has been with us since prehistory. And just as early humans used the axe to chop down trees, hunt for food, and whittle tools, they also used it to murder. Over time, this particular use has endured: as the axe evolved over centuries to fit th…

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United CEO Scott Kirby, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Rep. Mike McCaul 54:21

24d ago54:21

54:21

This week on Face the Nation, the papal conclave comes to a surprise ending. After recent air traffic control blackouts at Newark airport, are our skies safe? Will travelers see more airline delays or higher ticket prices this summer? We talk to United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby. Plus, surprise and jubilation here in the U.S. and at the Vatican on th…

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Leading Beyond the Curve — Human-Centered Strategy in the Age of AI with Fadi Hindi 58:29

27d ago58:29

58:29

Episode Description: We’re no longer preparing for disruption—we’re living inside it. In this episode of Mission Driven You, Will sits down with Fadi Hindi, transformation strategist and advisor, to talk about what it means to lead in a world where AI, automation, and exponential technologies are not around the corner—they’re already here. Drawing …

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Episode 367 - Running Downs Hill Ft. Joe Rogan (kinda) 1:30:30

28d ago1:30:30

1:30:30

We're BACK...again... Notes for Episode 367; Dirt Chicken WrestleMania The Smashing Machine 2025 NFL Draft Cam Newton College Football Recruiting Tony & Shad Khan Jimmy Rig It The Rehearsal The Studio Kim (Bonni's sister) Make sure to check out our socials in the credits, our website, DefinitelyNotSellingDrugs.com, and hit up the My Show archives a…

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Radical Self-Ownership — Reclaiming Your Leadership from the Inside Out 32:27

1M ago32:27

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Episode Description: Success on paper doesn’t mean clarity in practice. In this episode of Mission Driven You, Will Samson continues the journey through the Resilience Stack by introducing Layer Two: Radical Self-Ownership—a mindset and practice that shifts you from reactivity to authorship, from control to clarity. If you’ve ever felt like you wer…

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You Should Have Been a Meat Shield, Epsiode 56: Chapter Two: Hand Over the Racoons 1:01:17

1M ago1:01:17

1:01:17

In this episode, the gang returns to the hill giant fort to plunder, steal and maybe help some prisoners.By Lucas Maxwell

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Rep. Mike Turner, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Ambassador Oksana Markarova 54:25

1M ago54:25

54:25

This week on Face the Nation, President Trump begins the next phase of his agenda with a key staff shakeup. Mike Waltz is out as National Security Adviser, and Secretary Marco Rubio is in, adding another job to his growing list of responsibilities. With Trump's push for a nuclear deal with Iran and an end to Russia's war in Ukraine, we'll ask Repub…

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388: The Adriatic Affair w/ Jennifer Sellitti 1:13:52

1M ago1:13:52

1:13:52

The American sailing vessel Adriatic collided with the French steamship Le Lyonnais on November 2, 1856, off the coast of Nantucket in what can best be described as a maritime hit-and-run. Adriatic’s captain, Jonathan Durham, rendered no aid and left the passenger steamship to fend for herself. 114 people died in the collision and in the days that …

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Introducing the Slaycation Podcast 24:55

1M ago24:55

24:55

Just in time for summer! This is an introduction and excerpt from the Slaycation Podcast, hosted by Kim and Adam "Tex" Davis and Jerry Kolber. Pack your body bags for a darkly comic, true crime podcast that looks at murders, mysterious deaths and whodunits that happened while people were on vacation. More here! https://www.slaycation.wtf/ Spotify l…

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Psychedelics, Presence, and the Ache for Meaning — with Alex Myers 47:39

1M ago47:39

47:39

Episode Description: What do we do when the frameworks we’ve used to make sense of life… stop working? When the stories we’ve told ourselves about success, identity, and healing begin to crack? In this powerful and raw episode of Mission Driven You, Will sits down with Alex Myers for an unflinching exploration of consciousness, healing, and what it…

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Episode 366 - Midget Mortar Ft. Joe Rogan (maybe) 1:02:23

1M ago1:02:23

1:02:23

Dexter Worst Beer You've Ever Had F-Tier Beers Spicy Dave - Double Mic Drop Severance Work Spicy Kiss Zombies Mike Leach Midget Toss I-Am-Leava Ducks Football Nipple Fringe Colorado Retired Numbers Deion Sanders Make sure to check out our socials in the credits, our website, DefinitelyNotSellingDrugs.com, and hit up the My Show archives at BADFACTS…

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S25E5 - Simon Wilson Jamie Kerstetter Karim Chelli 1:41:21

1M ago1:41:21

1:41:21

As we count down our final 3 shows for Unibet Poker, we welcome the 2025 Irish Poker Champion Simon Wilson. We are joined by poker player commentator and WPT Club Gold marketing manager Jamie Kerstetter. For strategy, we take a deep dive into a hand David played versus Chip Race former newsman Daragh Davey at the Unibet DSO Barcelona. Mindset coach…

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MoNo Encore: The Murders of Stringbean and Estelle Akeman w/ Taylor Hagood 1:49:35

1M ago1:49:35

1:49:35

(original pub date 7/19/23) David "Stringbean" Akeman was a singer, clawhammer banjo player and an early Grand Ole Opry star, known for his lanky build and comedic personality. And as a cast member of the nationwide television show Hee-Haw, he was at the height of his popularity when he and his wife Estelle were murdered in their rural Tennessee ho…

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Rewrite the Code — How to Upgrade the Stories Running Your Life 33:34

1M ago33:34

33:34

Episode Description: You can’t lead well if you’re still running on outdated mental code. In this powerful solo episode of Mission Driven You, Will introduces the first layer of the Resilience Stack: the Mindset Reboot, or what he calls the code rewrite. Most high-performing leaders are relying on internal scripts written during times of survival—s…

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BONUS POD: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov 52:23

1M ago52:23

52:23

President Trump said last week that the Kremlin occupation of Crimea is not being discussed right now, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the occupation is a "done deal." Russia does not "negotiate its own territory," Lavrov said. Russian President Vladimir Putin forcibly took the territory…

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You Should Have Been a Meat Shield, Epsiode 56: Chapter One: I've Seen the Future & I Don't Care For It 50:08

1M ago50:08

50:08

In this episode, the gang desperately tries to escape the clutches of ancient blue dragon.By Lucas Maxwell

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Gary Cohn, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen 54:50

1M ago54:50

54:50

This week on Face the Nation, as Trump 2.0 nears the 100 day mark, what do Americans think of the job he's doing? As the impact of those changes are now being felt from coast to coast, what kind of progress report is America giving President Trump on the issues that got him elected, like the economy and border security? We'll check in with the firs…

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387: The Beatle Bandit w/ Nate Hendley 57:55

1M ago57:55

57:55

On July 24, 1964, twenty-four-year-old Matthew Kerry Smith disguised himself with a mask and a Beatle wig, hoisted a semi-automatic rifle, then held up a bank in North York, Ontario. The intelligent but troubled son of a businessman and mentally ill mother, Smith was a navy veteran with a young Indigenous wife and a hazy plan for violent revolution…

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Why Becoming Better Involves Vertical Development with Ryan Gottfredson 49:07

1M ago49:07

49:07

Episode Description: We’ve been sold the lie that self-improvement is about doing more, achieving more, and fixing what’s broken. But what if real transformation isn’t about doing better—it’s about being better? In this episode of Mission Driven You, Will sits down with Ryan Gottfredson, author of the powerful new book Becoming Better, to explore w…

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The Resilience Stack: A Field-Tested Framework for Inner Clarity and Leadership 24:12

1M ago24:12

24:12

Episode Description: You don’t need another productivity hack—you need a new operating system. In this solo episode of Mission Driven You, Will introduces The Resilience Stack, a five-layer framework built to help high-pressure leaders move from burnout to clarity, from chaos to confidence. Born out of personal recovery, executive coaching, and ent…

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You Should Have Been a Meat Shield, Epsiode 54: Chapter Four: The Etiquette of Messaging Dragons 38:48

1M ago38:48

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In this episode, the gang continue their search for their friend Zephyros in the hold of the hill giants only to be faced with a terrible danger.By Lucas Maxwell

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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, Gov. Maura Healey 54:39

2M ago54:39

54:39

This week on Face the Nation, the Trump's administration's showdown with the courts over deportations, and a closer look at Trump's agenda on education, environmental policy and more. In a rare overnight ruling, Supreme Court justices blocked the Trump administration's plans to deport a group of Venezuelans held at a detention facility in Texas. Tr…

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