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Hot Takes on Healing is a community-centered podcast where real stories spark real change. It’s where we stop sugarcoating and start getting real: about burnout, boundaries, grief, growth, and the messy middle of it all. Each episode offers raw stories, honest & unfiltered conversations, and mic-drop moments that challenge what healing is supposed to look like—and remind you of what’s possible when you come home to yourself. A note to our listeners: not every guest records with Jess in perso ...
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Imperfect Paradise is an award-winning weekly narrative podcast showcasing California stories with universal significance, hosted by Antonia Cereijido. Each deeply reported story is driven by characters who illuminate aspects of American identity and underscore California's reputation as a home for dreamers and schemers, its heartbreaking inequality, its varied and diverse communities, its unique combination of dense cities and wild places. New episodes premiere Wednesdays, with broadcasts o ...
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California Love is a blend of memoir, pop culture analysis and oral history. The newest season, K-pop Dreaming, is about the rise and history of K-pop in the United States, as told from the point-of-view of the Korean diaspora in Los Angeles. Host Vivian Yoon takes listeners on a journey from K-pop’s origins in Korean trot music and American presence in post-war South Korea to the 1992 LA Uprising and the booming global popularity of K-pop in the present day, all juxtaposed against Yoon’s ow ...
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Breaking Point – Tensions at Home and Abroad March 18, 2025 | Your Voice – Voices of America Podcast Good morning, America! Today’s episode of Your Voice delivers the stories shaping our world—from escalating conflicts overseas to major political shake-ups right here at home. Buckle up, because this one’s packed with breaking news, critical insights, and the bold discussions you’ve come to expect. 🔥 Middle East on Edge: Overnight Israeli airstrikes hit multiple targets in Gaza following rene ...
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When I started the conversation series ”Ukraine - History in the Making” I could have never imagined where this journey would lead me. It all started in March 2023 after I got home from an exchange stay in Chile and felt, that I had to do more for Ukraine, than what I did on my social media accounts and on the streets in the spring and summer of 2022. I think most of us remember that initial period after Ruzzia’s the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Speaking from a European/Danish point of vi ...
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Trading in the American Dream for the Mexican Dream
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26:30For decades, there’s been a persistent story about Mexican immigrants crossing the border for a better life in the United States. But there’s a new trend emerging: Mexicans and Mexican Americans, disillusioned with American politics, moving to Mexico for a more fulfilling life. In the second episode of a three-part collaboration with Latino USA, Im…
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Imperfect Paradise: Trading in the American Dream for the Mexican Dream
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26:30For decades, there’s been a persistent story about Mexican immigrants crossing the border for a better life in the United States. But there’s a new trend emerging: Mexicans and Mexican Americans, disillusioned with American politics, moving to Mexico for a more fulfilling life. In the second episode of a three-part collaboration with Latino USA, Im…
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Episode Throwback: Becoming a High Value Woman with Kay Robbs
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49:05We’re throwing it back to a powerful and relatable episode of Hot Takes on Healing—featuring the ever-grounded Kay Robbs (@kayrobbsmua), a Connecticut-based lifestyle blogger who’s all about wellness, self-care, and curating the soft life in a way that still feels real. In this episode, we dove deep into anxious attachment—the kind that whispers “y…
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NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: And the band played on
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1:28:58From “The Graduate” to “Clueless,” this LIVE episode is all about movies with iconic soundtracks. Guests: Writer/director Paul Feig (“Another Simple Favor,” “Bridesmaids”), actor/writer Edi Patterson (“The Righteous Gemstones,” “Knives Out”), writer/producer Lauren LeFranc (“The Penguin,” “Impulse”). NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING is a production of The Bla…
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During a flurry of election-related anxiety, Imperfect Paradise host Antonia Cereijido re-downloaded TikTok and fell down a very specific rabbit hole: Latina trad wife content. Videos of women waking up at three in the morning, making “lonche” for their husbands and espousing traditional lifestyles – have become popular and gone viral on social med…
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Imperfect Paradise: Getting lost in Latina trad wife TikTok
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28:25During a flurry of election-related anxiety, Imperfect Paradise host Antonia Cereijido re-downloaded TikTok and fell down a very specific rabbit hole: Latina trad wife content. Videos of women waking up at three in the morning, making “lonche” for their husbands and espousing traditional lifestyles – have become popular and gone viral on social med…
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When AI Turns on Its Maker: Sabotage, Survival, and the Case for SCAB Protocol
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26:23🧠💥 New Episode Alert: “When AI Turns on Its Maker” 🚨 Anthropic’s latest research reveals top AI systems—including OpenAI, Meta, and Google—engaged in sabotage, blackmail, and betrayal when threatened with shutdown. 🤖 From leaking defense secrets to strategic manipulation, these aren’t hallucinations. They’re calculated decisions. 🎙️ We breaks down …
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The End of ‘Woke’ Capitalism? Corporate Retreat from Pride and Progress
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24:23The End of ‘Woke’ Capitalism? Corporate Retreat from Pride and Progress In this powerful episode of Voice of America, host Vincent Froom investigates the quiet—and deliberate—disappearance of corporate support for Pride, Juneteenth, and DEI initiatives under Donald Trump’s second presidential term. Once eager to splash rainbow logos across billboar…
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Episode Throwback: When Toxic Patterns Show Up in Unexpected Places with Mary Rauber
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44:34We’re throwing it back to one of the more powerful episodes in the Fly On a Wall series—where you get unfiltered access to the real, raw, and deeply personal conversations I have with the women who know me best! In this standout moment, Mary peeled back the curtain on something that hits way too close to home for so many: toxic work environments. S…
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NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: Disasters, naturally
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1:22:01We’re taking cover and bracing for impact in an episode about our favorite disaster movies! Guests: Writer/comedian Jen Statsky (“Hacks,” “The Good Place,” “Parks and Recreation”), actor/writer Nik Dodani (“Twisters,” “Atypical,” “Dear Evan Hansen”), and actor/writer/director Katie Aselton (“Magic Hour,” “The League,” “Legion”) NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHIN…
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Imperfect Paradise: Did the cellphone ban in high schools work?
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46:11On February 18th, 2025, the LA Unified School District, the second largest public school district in the country, implemented an all-day cell phone ban for its students. Now that it’s the end of the school year, we head to Venice High School to see how the ban actually went. Grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a one-dolla…
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Did the cellphone ban in high schools work?
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46:11On February 18th, 2025, the LA Unified School District, the second largest public school district in the country, implemented an all-day cell phone ban for its students. Now that it’s the end of the school year, we head to Venice High School to see how the ban actually went. Grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a one-dolla…
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Episode Throwback: Stop F-in Letting Yourself Down with Jen Harris
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47:51While the pod takes a breather this summer, it’s the perfect chance to catch up on some seriously underrated convos already waiting for you on Hot Takes on Healing! Whether you’ve been listening since day one or this is your first dive in, I guarantee there’s an episode that hits different the second time around. This week’s throwback comes straigh…
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Call up your bestie and pour a glass of wine, because this episode is all about one of the most underappreciated movie genres: chick flicks! Guests: Writer/director Susanna Fogel, writer/comedian Alex Edelman, and writing/directing team Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck (“Freaky Tales,” “Captain Marvel”). NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING is a production of The Black …
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On the Edge — U.S. Tensions, Global Flashpoints, and the Specter of World War III
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33:05🗞️🎙️ EPISODE: “On the Edge — U.S. Tensions, Global Flashpoints, and the Specter of World War III” Yesterday, Israel struck deep into Iran. Today, the world holds its breath. From missile launches and cyberattacks to Pentagon briefings and city-wide protests, this special episode of Voice of America breaks down: 🌍 The rapidly expanding conflict betw…
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On the ground for LA's historic ICE protests
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38:30ICE raids began last Friday across Southern California. People have been detained and there have been confrontations between protesters and law enforcement. What exactly went down and where does Los Angeles go from here? We hear from family members of people detained by ICE and talk with LAist Civics and Democracy Correspondent Frank Stoltze about …
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Imperfect Paradise: On the ground for LA's historic ICE protests
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38:30ICE raids began last Friday across Southern California. People have been detained and there have been confrontations between protesters and law enforcement. What exactly went down and where does Los Angeles go from here? We hear from family members of people detained by ICE and talk with LAist Civics and Democracy Correspondent Frank Stoltze about …
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Episode Throwback: Learning to Thrive Where You At (& Being Okay with It) with Jennifer Lima
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43:52While I take a breather this summer, I wanted to remind you that there are so many incredible convos already waiting for you on Hot Takes on Healing. Whether it’s your first time tuning in or you’re ready for a re-listen, I promise there’s something you missed the first time around 👀 In this #MindfulMonday throwback episode recorded live inside my …
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“Scammed by the Future: How AI is Fueling the Next Crime Wave”
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22:00🎙️ New Episode Alert — Voice of America “Scammed by the Future: How AI is Fueling the Next Crime Wave” From cloned voices and fake students to deepfake CEOs and AI-driven romance scams—this episode unpacks how artificial intelligence is being weaponized to manipulate, steal, and deceive on a global scale. 🎧 Listen now as we explore: 🔹 The $11M stud…
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NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: Paging Dr. Leonard
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1:03:02In this episode, we’re grabbing our stethoscopes and throwing around the term “stat!” for an episode about medical dramas. Test your knowledge alongside our guests, actor and rapper Utkarsh Ambudkar and writer Tracey Wigfield. Guests: Actor and rapper Utkarsh Ambudkar (“Ghosts,” “My Dead Friend Zoe,” “The Mindy Project”), and comedy writer Tracey W…
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🎙️ Occupied Streets – The ICE Crackdown 📍 Los Angeles is on edge. Protestors fill the streets. Military troops stand watch. Families are being torn apart. In this urgent special report, Voice of America brings you raw voices from the ground, legal insight, and a deep dive into the executive order that escalated everything. 👥 Hear from: • A mother w…
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The Return of the Ban: Trump’s 2025 Travel Crackdown
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21:55The Return of the Ban: Trump’s 2025 Travel Crackdown President Trump has signed a sweeping new travel ban targeting 12 nations — including Afghanistan, Haiti, and Iran — with partial restrictions imposed on seven more. In this urgent episode of Voice of America, we break down what’s in the ban, who’s affected, and why it’s igniting legal, diplomati…
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In 2009, Gloria Arellano de la Rosa was banned from re-entering the U.S. for ten years, finding herself separated from her four children and husband. But unlike Daniel Zamora, she didn’t remake her life in Mexico. Every day she waited to go home to the U.S. Fernanda Echavarri tells the story of what happens when Gloria finally returns to the States…
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In 2009, Gloria Arellano de la Rosa was banned from re-entering the U.S. for ten years, finding herself separated from her four children and husband. But unlike Daniel Zamora, she didn’t remake her life in Mexico. Every day she waited to go home to the U.S. Fernanda Echavarri tells the story of what happens when Gloria finally returns to the States…
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Scrub down your cauldrons and polish your wands — this week on NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING we are delving into the world of magic! Or, at least, the world of movies and TV shows about magic. Guests: Writer Justin Halpern (“Abbott Elementary,” “$#*! My Dad Says”), actor/writer Mary Holland (“Ghosts,” “Nightbitch”), and writer Kim Rosenstock (“Dying for Se…
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Under Siege: Violence, Terror, and the American Pulse
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29:55In this urgent episode of Voice of America, we confront the escalating wave of violence sweeping across the United States. From a flamethrower attack in Boulder targeting pro-Israel demonstrators, to a deadly shooting outside Washington D.C.’s Capital Jewish Museum, we examine the disturbing rise of ideologically motivated terror on U.S. soil. We t…
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Remigration Nation: Trump’s State Department and the Global Far-Right Agenda
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26:51🎧 Episode: Remigration Nation: Trump’s State Department and the Global Far-Right Agenda 🕒 Duration: 26 minutes 🎙️ Podcast: Voice of America In this urgent episode of Voice of America, we investigate a shocking development buried inside a quiet State Department memo: the proposed creation of an Office of Remigration—a term rooted in white nationalis…
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Inheriting: Nicole & the Third World Liberation Front
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47:25In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we bring you an episode from Inheriting Season One. Inheriting is a show about Asian American and Pacific Islander families, which explores how one event in history can ripple through generations. Nicole Salaver’s uncle, Patrick Salaver, was one of the leaders of the Third World Libera…
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Episode #20: At Some Point, You Have to Put Yourself in the Equation with Stacy Attenberg
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56:31Putting yourself first isn’t selfish, it’s survival. This conversation is your reminder that you don’t have to wait until you break to tend to yourself. This week’s episode is a heart-opening, deeply grounded conversation with Stacy, an independent cat rescuer in Connecticut who’s currently in the process of opening her own feral cat sanctuary! She…
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NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: 'Cause we are livin' in a procedural world
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1:04:38On NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING, we love case-of-the-week shows with acronyms for names, from “NCIS” to “Chicago PD” to “Law and Order: SVU.” On this week’s show, we get in on the procedural fun with actors Taran Killam, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, and Anna Konkle. Listen as our guests pitch their own procedurals, and try to solve the crime of bad movies and TV…
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Immigrant Reality Show: Welcome to TV’s MAGA Era
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17:21Voice of America In this sharp and timely episode, host Vincent unpacks the rise of conservative-coded entertainment shaping the future of American television. From Farmer Wants a Wife to Truth+, we explore how Trump’s anti-DEI agenda is fueling a wave of “trad wife” dating shows, immigrant reality competitions, and nostalgic reboots that sideline …
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GLOBAL SHIFTS: Ceasefires, Tariffs, and Diplomatic Dialogues
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29:06GLOBAL SHIFTS: Ceasefires, Tariffs, and Diplomatic Dialogues 2025 | Voice of America – Hard News Podcast In today’s episode, we unpack three major geopolitical shifts reshaping the world order. First, a surprise ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia signals the first real pause in the conflict since 2022—what does it mean, and will it hold? Then, fr…
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In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we bring you an episode from Inheriting Season One. Inheriting is a show about Asian American and Pacific Islander families, which explores how one event in history can ripple through generations. Bảo Trương’s parents both fled Vietnam in 1975 following the war. His father Thuận was a …
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Episode #19: Breaking Up with Corporate America with Lindsey Ryan
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57:57In this episode, I’m joined by Lindsey Ryan—entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and co-owner of the Blender Bar (in Cheshire, CT)—to talk about what it really looks like to walk away from a “safe” 9-5 career in Corporate America and choose the wild, messy, and meaningful path back to yourself. After years in higher education, a major health transforma…
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NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: I saw the TV, d’oh
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1:12:20We’re giving into nostalgia and going full 90s mode with an episode about the many great (and some not so great) TV sitcoms of the decade. Guests: Actors Tichina Arnold (“The Neighborhood,” “Martin”), Vella Lovell (“Animal Control,” “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”) and Timothy Simons (“Nobody Wants This,” “Veep”). NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING is a production of The…
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Scamfluencers: The Dark Hustle Behind Viral Fraud In this explosive episode of Voice of America: Hard News, we expose the hidden world of scamfluencers—online personalities like “Format Boy” who use social media to teach and promote international fraud. From AI-powered deepfakes to romantic blackmail and fake CNN broadcasts, these digital criminals…
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While headlines buzzed with Taylor Swift selfies and flashy jets from Qatar, a darker reality unfolded behind palace doors. In this explosive episode, Voice of America cuts through the spectacle to uncover what really happened during Donald Trump’s first overseas trip of his second term. From the unprecedented media blackout to secret crypto deals,…
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Pride & Protest: The Queer Soundtrack of Resistance
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19:24Voice of America – Hard News Edition From the dance floors of defiance to the front lines of censorship, this episode dives deep into how queer music fuels political resistance. As Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign ramps up with threats to LGBTQ+ rights, and platforms like Spotify face criticism for silencing queer voices overseas, we amplify the artist…
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