Best Benjamin Sparks Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 5: Scaling Innovation from the Inside Out: Day 2 Insights from the CVC Open Innovation Summit 36:27

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In Episode 5 of Inside CVC, we continue our deep dive into the 2025 CVC Open Innovation Summit, this time focusing on highlights and takeaways from Day 2. Co-hosts Steve Schmith and Philipp Willigmann explore how Miami took center stage as an emerging hub for globally connected innovation—spanning Latin America, Europe, and beyond. We spotlight the…

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05/20/25 - Traffic impacts are expected as graduation ceremonies happen in the Siegel Center. 4:55

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Plus: A look at economic impacts in Southwest Virginia; school zone speed cameras are now active in Charlottesville; and other stories. In the podcast: Graduation season has commenced, with traffic impacts expected in and around the Greater Richmond area.By VPM

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Biden CANCER COVER UP, Biggest SCANDAL In US History, Trump DEMANDS Answers w/ David J Harris Jr 2:02:36

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Tim, Phil, & Shane are joined by David J Harris Jr to discuss Democrats under fire for covering up Biden's cancer diagnosis, Rep. James Comer saying they've identified the staffers behind Joe Biden's Auto Pen scandal, DOJ charging a Democrat for assaulting a police officer, and Kash Patel & Dan Bongino saying Epstein did, in fact, take his own life…

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5/19/25 - Murders highlight Chesterfield's need for an IPV shelter 5:57

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This story contains references to intimate partner violence, also known as domestic violence. Today’s episode accompanies an article that first published on May 13. VPM News is also asking our audience, "How are federal immigration policies affecting Virginians?" Visit vpm.org/inmigracion for more information. (We’re also asking en YouTube and Inst…

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BizSense Beat: Ownership of Petersburg restaurant sparks legal battle 5:03

3d ago5:03

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VPM Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Mike Platania discuss the the top business stories across the Richmond region. Platania delivers a deep dive on a legal dispute over the sale of the historic Dixie Restaurant in Petersburg in which a paperwork error may end up costing the former owners a significant sum.…

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Biden Special Counsel Audio LEAKS His Brain Was FRIED Democrats COVERED IT UP | Timcast IRL 2:02:41

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Phil, Brett, & Raymond are joined by TJ Roberts to discuss the Biden Special Counsel audio leaking, House Republicans blocking Trump's tax cut bill, former FBI director Comey being visited by Secret Service over him threatening Trump, & Trump admin floating sending 1 million Palestinians to Libya. Hosts: Phil @PhilThatRemains (X) Brett ⁨@PopCulture…

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5/16/25 - RVA HealthCorps initiative to run through August 5:18

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Plus: The City of Charlottesville has a new City Attorney; Recent rains have been good for easing drought conditions; and other stories.By VPM

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Ex-FBI Director Comey Under Investigation For THREATENING Trump With "86-47" Post w/ Tim Alberino & Rep. Burlison 2:02:42

5d ago2:02:42

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Tim, Phil, & Mary are joined by Tim Alberino & Rep. Burlison to discuss ex-FBI director Comey being investigated for threatening President Trump, SCOTUS hearing emergency arguments on universal injunctions, liberal judge accused of helping illegal immigrants evade ICE claiming judicial immunity, and a GOP rep introducing a bill to research Trump de…

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5/15/25 - Chesterfield School Board votes to install metal detectors in middle, high schools 6:38

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The new tech in Chesterfield schools will cost $2.8 million. The county's decision comes after a January pilot project at Meadowbrook High and Robious Elementary where students had to walk through metal detectors over two days. In other news: Albemarle County is surveying damage after storm flooding, Hanover is redistricting schools in 2026 — and m…

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Democrats Prep For Derek Chauvin PARDON, Ready To RETURN HIM, Riots Feared w/ John Rocker 2:01:09

6d ago2:01:09

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Tim, Phil, & Raymond are joined by John Rocker to discuss Minnesota Democrats preparing for Derek Chauvin to be pardoned, Democrats furious over Rep. Thanedar's move to impeach Trump, Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna defending Trump's executive order on lowering drug prices, and Elon Musk's Grok being hit by a hilarious glitch. Hosts: Tim @Timcast (everywhe…

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5/14/25 - Richmond City Council fires IG James Osuna 4:40

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Richmond's inspector general, who is appointed by the council, had been in the position since 2019. Did you know VPM News is posting video shorts about Central Virginia news? Check out Tuesday's episode, which may sound familiar: "Where did German School Road get its name?" You can find VPM News Shorts on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!…

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Liberal Judge INDICTED For Aiding Illegal Immigrants, Grand Jury Brings Formal Charges w/ Kaizen Asiedu 2:02:51

7d ago2:02:51

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Tim, Phil, & Elaad are joined by Kaizen Asiedu to discuss a grand jury indicting a liberal judge accused of aiding an illegal immigrant evade ICE, a federal judge ruling that the Trump administration can resume using the Alien Enemies Act, a former NYC Democrat explaining why he abandoned the left, and CNN saying White South Africans should go back…

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05/13/25 - The first homes built through Henrico County’s affordable housing trust fund were recently sold 5:33

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Plus: the University of Virginia will acquire the Federal Executive Institute instead of Charlottesville City Schools; An update on tax rebate checks from the City of Richmond; and other stories.By VPM

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Market SKYROCKETS On Trump US China Trade Deal, Even CNN Calls It WIN w/ Emily Austin 2:01:27

7d ago2:01:27

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SUPPORT THE SHOW BUY CAST BREW COFFEE NOW - https://castbrew.com/ Sign Up For Exclusive Episodes At https://timcast.com/ Merch - https://timcast.creator-spring.com Hosts: Tim @Timcast (everywhere) Phil @PhilThatRemains (X) Serge @SergeDotCom (everywhere) Guest: Emily Austin @emilyraustin (X) Trump US China Trade Deal Sees Market SKYROCKET, EO Signe…

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5/12/25 - New UVA institute to develop next-gen scientists, medical leaders 6:02

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The University of Virginia’s Manning Institute for Biotechnology is set to be a “catalyst” for innovation in Virginia and beyond when it opens in 2026.By VPM

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Episode 4: From Spark to Summit: Inside Day 1 of the 2025 CVC Open Innovation Summit 33:40

10d ago33:40

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In this episode of Inside CVC, hosts Steve Schmith and Philipp Willigmann explore the origins, purpose, and outcomes of the CVC Open Innovation Summit in Miami. Philipp shares how a dinner conversation in 2023 sparked a movement to create a trusted, high-impact environment for CVC and innovation leaders—culminating in a summit designed by CVCs, for…

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BizSense Beat: Feed More HQ purchased, Powhatan private school, VCU Health expansion 4:45

10d ago4:45

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VPM News Host Lyndon German and Richmond BizSense Reporter Jackie DiBartolomeo, discuss the top business stories of the week. This week they cover the purchase of the former head Feed More headquarters in Richmond, Powhatan County approving a rezoning request for private school campus and VCU Health's expansion to downtown children’s hospital set t…

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Democrats STORM ICE Facility, Rep ATTACKS Feds, Democrat Mayor ARRESTED w/ Terry Schilling 2:03:26

10d ago2:03:26

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Tim, Phil, & Brett are joined by Terry Schilling to discuss Democrat Mayor arrested after Democrats storm an ICE facility, Democrats defending politicians who attacked cops, Pakistan launching retaliatory strikes against India, and Stephen Miller says Trump is seriously considering suspending Habeas Corpus. Hosts: Tim @Timcast (everywhere) Phil @Ph…

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05/09/25 - A special review has been launched into the Bon Air JCC by Virginia’s Office of the State Inspector General 6:08

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Plus: Richmond reacts to the first American pope; invasive fire ants spotted in Albemarle County; RPS Superintendent Jason Kamras' contract extended; and other stories.By VPM

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NEW Pope SLAMMED As WOKE, Robert Prevost Named Pope Leo XIV, Anti-Trump Posts Go Viral w/ Nick Sortor 2:03:33

12d ago2:03:33

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Tim, Phil, Mary, & Lisa are joined by Nick Sortor to discuss the new Pope slammed as "woke," the DOJ opening a criminal investigation into Letitia James, Democrats charged with voter fraud & illegal vote harvesting, and Bernie Sanders refusing to apologize for flying on private jets. Hosts: Tim @Timcast (everywhere) Phil @PhilThatRemains (X) Mary @…

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5/08/25 — What the dissolution of VCU’s DEI office means for former staff 9:24

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VPM higher education reporter Megan Pauly speaks to former staff members of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Division of Inclusive Excellence. In the podcast: VPM News reporter Megan Pauly speaks to former staff of VCU’s shuttered diversity office.By VPM

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O'Keefe Drops EPSTEIN STORY Exposing British Royal Family Abusing Minors w/ Sean Fitzgerald 2:03:27

13d ago2:03:27

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Tim, Phil, & Elaad are joined by Sean Fitzgerald to discuss James O'Keefe dropping bombshell Epstein story exposing the Royal Family, father of Epstein victim saying his daughter didn't kill herself, Trump AG says she has thousands of videos of Epstein's crimes, and GoFundMe taking down fundraiser for father accused of killing random cop after his …

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5/7/25 - One-third of Virginia’s rural hospitals are operating in the red 8:21

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Plus: A feature from our partner station WMRA on Virginia Humanities losing federal grants for cultural programs.By VPM

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India Launches AIR STRIKES On Pakistan, Nuclear War Feared, Trump Calls For QUICK END w/ Amber Duke 2:01:52

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Tim, Phil, & Libby are joined by Amber Duke to discuss India launching air strikes against Pakistan, a shocking 2019 study that predicted a 2025 nuclear war between India & Pakistan, the Timcast crew discussing how to survive a nuclear attack, and a MSNBC host roasted for suggesting the US will go to war with Canada. Hosts: Tim @Timcast (everywhere…

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5/6/25 - DOGE cuts 16 AmeriCorps community service programs in Virginia 4:57

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The US Department of Government Efficiency directed the federal agency for community service and volunteerism to make the changes. Program directors and organization heads impacted told VPM News the sudden cuts left them hurt, confused and scrambling to find answers. More than 160 members in Virginia were cut due to the grants ending, according to …

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Trump CRUSHING Democrats, New Polls Show Democrats SINKING, GOP AHEAD Despite SMEARS w/ Nick Adams 2:02:03

15d ago2:02:03

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Tim, Phil, & Shane are joined by Nick Adams to discuss Trump crushing the Democrats in new polls, anti-Israel protests crash AOC Town Hall, Shiloh Hendrix fundraiser going viral & raising over $600k, and Catholics outraged over Trump posting an AI photo of himself as the Pope. Hosts: Tim @Timcast (everywhere) Phil @PhilThatRemains (X) Shane @ShaneC…

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5/5/25 - Crisis Receiving Center in Henrico celebrates first year 6:07

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Virginia’s first youth-specific alternative to emergency rooms is now 1 year old. In other news: It’s still state budget season, there are more federal funding freezes impacting Virginians — and other Central Virginia news.By VPM

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BizSense Beat: Richmond water treatment plant, modular apartments, GreenCity suit 5:03

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VPM Host Lyndon German and BizSense's Jonathan Spiers discuss problems at Richmond’s water plant, housing nonprofits teaming up on modular apartment project in East End, and a lawsuit filed by Henrico County's Economic Development Authority's in connection with the county's GreenCity development deal.…

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Trump WINS, Q1 Jobs Report SMASHES Expectations, MS-13 ATTACKS Prison Guards 2:04:12

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Phil, Ian, & Libby are joined by Cliff Maloney & Courtney Knill to discuss Trump job numbers smashing expectations, court audio leaking of Abrego Garcia's wife begging a judge for a protective order, 3 Democrats requesting they be removed from Trump impeachment resolution, and DHS officially recommending therapy instead of surgery for kids with gen…

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5/2/25 - Diving through history with Tara Roberts 9:50

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In an interview with Phil Liles, journalist Tara Roberts unpacks how the ocean helped her discover her history. In the podcast: VPM News is undergoing maintenance that may be impacting your radio signal or HD2 stream.By VPM

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Liberal Media CAUGHT In BOGUS LEAK, Trump DID NOT Fire Mike Waltz, HE PROMOTED HIM w/ Rudyard Lynch 2:01:07

19d ago2:01:07

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Tim, Phil, & Mary are joined by Rudyard Lynch to discuss liberal media caught pushing the bogus Mike Walz fired leak, New York Times admitting leftist men are weak & frail, liberals pushing 100% negative coverage of Trump over deportations, and a Trump appointed judge blocking Trump from using the Alien Enemies Act against Venezuelans. Hosts: Tim @…

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Journey into Crime Scenes: Gabrielle Wimer Uncovers Real-Life CSI Adventures 56:22

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In this episode of Quirky Podcast, Logan Quirk chats with Gabrielle Wimer, a seasoned crime scene investigator with over 15 years of experience. Gabrielle shares her journey from growing up in Northern California to pursuing her passion for crime scene investigation, highlighting the importance of education and internships in her field. The convers…

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05/01/25 - New federal data points to a shrinking GDP. 7:20

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Plus: Charlottesville City Schools to acquire Federal Executive Institute property; Richmond Mayor Danny Avula to overhaul the city’s P-card program; and other stories. In the podcast: Richmond Mayor Danny Avula wants to overhaul the city’s purchasing card program for city employees.By VPM

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Trump THREATENS To SUSPEND Habeas Corpus To BYPASS Judges Blocking Deportation | Timcast IRL 2:01:21

19d ago2:01:21

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Tim, Phil, & Ian are joined by Myron Gaines to discuss Trump hinting at suspending Habeas Corpus to bypass judges blocking deportations, a California judge blocking CBP from carrying out deportations, Tim pool debating Myron Gaines on the Trump administration canceling visas of anti-Israel activists, and a Trump roasting a liberal journalist in a h…

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4/30/25 - International students at four of Virginia’s public universities have had their visa eligibility records restored. 4:41

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Plus: Richmond City Council approves budget amendments; Gov. Youngkin appointed to FEMA council.By VPM

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Trump Celebrates 100 Days Amid RECORD Lawsuits & Unconstitutional Judicial Actions w/ Tim Young 2:01:24

21d ago2:01:24

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Tim, Phil, & Brett are joined by Tim Young to discuss Trump celebrating the first 100 days of his second presidential term amid a record number of lawsuits from Democrats, America facing a soft civil war, the Wisconsin Supreme Court suspending judge arrested by the FBI, and new court docs proving Abrego Garcia was a gang member. Hosts: Tim @Timcast…

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4/29/25 - Rep. Rob Wittman’s constituents held a town hall without him 6:55

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Congressman Rob Wittman (R–1st) declined to attend a town hall organized by some of his constituents. They still gathered to voice their concerns. In other news: Recent federal policy changes could open Virginia’s national forests up for logging, “Medicaid is not the home of fraud” — and other Central Virginia news.…

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Democrat LAUNCHES IMPEACHMENT Against Trump Citing Deportation, Abrego Garcia Case w/ Courtney Knill 2:02:23

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Tim, Phil, & Elaad are joined by Courtney Knill to discuss a Democrat launching impeachment against Trump over deportations, Democrats defending judges who help illegal immigrants evade deportation, MSNBC censoring mugshots of illegal immigrants, and the corporate press starting a new deportation hoax over a "Detroit woman." Hosts: Tim @Timcast (ev…

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4/28/25 - Where do Virginia's statewide candidates stand on skill games? 5:15

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Plus: the University of Virginia and Charlottesville City Schools want to acquire the Federal Executive Institute property, now considered government surplus, in Charlottesville.By VPM

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Policy Matters: April 24, 2025 5:27

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‘Policy Matters’ is your window into Virginia politics with VPAP. It's our monthly roundup of the top political headlines from across Virginia, powered by VPAP’s daily e-newsletter, VaNews.By VPM

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BizSense Beat: SMART SCALE, Insurance company sale, Olde Town Shopping Center toy store 5:05

24d ago5:05

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Virginia transit officials recommended funding for 14 transportation projects in the Richmond region through SMART SCALE, a U.K.-based parent company of local insurance firm sells its U.S.-based business, and a global toy store plans to open in Henrico County's Olde Town Shopping Center.By VPM

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Democrats LOSE IT Over SECOND Liberal Judge ARRESTED By Trump Admin w/ Josie TRHL 2:02:25

25d ago2:02:25

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Tim, Phil, & Ian are joined by Josie the Red Headed Libertarian to discuss: FBI arresting a Wisconsin judge for obstructing ICE Liberals melting down over the FBI arresting a Democrat judge A New Mexico judge accused of giving a gun to an illegal immigrant Trump's mission to crush the deep state SUPPORT THE SHOW BUY CAST BREW COFFEE NOW - https://c…

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4/25/25- University of Richmond dedicates memorial to enslaved people who worked the land that became the university. 6:44

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An experimental aircraft crashes at Langley-Eustis Air Force base; The University of Richmond holds a ceremony for a new memorial honoring enslaved people who worked the land that now belongs to the university, a public defender says ICE detained client during unrelated court hearing. In the podcast: Experimental aircraft crashes at Langley, Univer…

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Democrat RAIDED After He's CAUGHT Harboring TERRORIST TdA Member, Wife ARRESTED w/ George Papadopoulos 2:02:26

26d ago2:02:26

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Tim, Phil, & Mary are joined by George Papadopoulos to discuss a Democrat Judge being raided after caught harboring TdA terrorist, the corporate press lying about illegal immigrants right to a trial over deportations, Abrego Garcia deported to El Salvador for his own safety, & Moscow striking Kyiv after peace talks fail. Hosts: Tim @Timcast (everyw…

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4/24/25 - Charlottesvile area protests alleged federal immigration raid 5:03

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Central Virginians gathered outside the Albemarle County Courthouse on Wednesday to protest an alleged immigration raid that was publicized on Tuesday. In other news: Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s office recently publicized that the newly created state-level immigration task force has arrested more than 500 migrants in the last two months.…

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DoD Branch Chief GOES ROGUE, Vows To RESIST Trump, Tulsi Refers Leakers For PROSECUTION w/ Five Times August 2:02:56

27d ago2:02:56

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Tim, Phil, & Ian are joined by Five Times August to discuss a DoD branch chief being exposed saying he will resist Trump, Tulsi Gabbard referring government leakers for prosecution, Elon Musk hinting that he may be leaving DOGE, and Democrat launching a cringe "Dark Woke' campaign. Hosts: Tim @Timcast (everywhere) Phil @PhilThatRemains (X) Ian @Ian…

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4/23/25 - Cool the City initiative launches in Richmond 6:48

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Plus: a proposed amendment in Richmond’s budget could ban new tobacco and cannabis shops in the city; Virginia’s decrease in jobs; a commemoration of Hanover students who integrated schools in 1963; and other stories.By VPM

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Tim Pool & Crew CRASH White House Press Briefing And Liberal Media IS PISSED w/ Andy Roth & Jordan Pace 2:03:06

28d ago2:03:06

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Tim, Phil, & Raymond are joined by Andy Roth & Jordan Pace to discuss liberals losing it over Tim Pool's appearance at the White House Press Briefing, Hasan Piker fooled by the Democrat 'Deported Maryland Man' hoax, the DNC imploding under David Hogg, and Trump ending Biden's student loan forgiveness. Hosts: Tim @Timcast (everywhere) Phil @PhilThat…

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Episode 3: Innovation, Ecosystems, and the Road Ahead 31:27

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Welcome to Episode 3 of Inside CVC! In this special behind-the-scenes edition, co-hosts Steve Schmith and Philipp Willigmann sit down—finally together on the mic—to talk about the "why" behind Inside CVC. If you’re just tuning in, this is your chance to meet the minds behind the podcast. Steve and Philipp share the story of how the show came to lif…