Best Dispatcher Mike Podcasts (2025)

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SCOOP: Bill Gates swoops into White House amid Musk & Trump fight 15:53

10h ago15:53

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Is Trump sidelining Elon Musk for his rival Bill Gates in a shocking White House power play? Get the SCOOP from Tara Palmeri’s The Red Letter Substack and The Tara Palmeri Show! While Trump and Elon Musk traded blows on Friday, Bill Gates slipped into Washington unnoticed—until now. Tara Palmeri breaks the news that Gates visited the White House, u…

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Jay Inslee vs. the Climate Polling Problem 40:46

3h ago40:46

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Former Washington Governor Jay Inslee argues Democrats can win on climate—if they frame it as jobs, savings, and health, not just apocalypse. He points to his state’s 62–38 vote preserving ambitious emissions policy, even in red counties, as proof voters can be persuaded. But national polls rank climate near the bottom of priorities, and skeptics l…

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The True Story of Trump and Epstein 10:22

1d ago10:22

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What was the real connection between Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump?In this special episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, journalist Tara Palmeri examines the relationship between Trump and Epstein, drawing on her in-depth, two-year investigation from her acclaimed podcasts Broken: Jeffrey Epstein and Power: The Maxwells. With careful analysis and ex…

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E298: David P. Ervin: The Politics of the Continental Army in the West 19:57

2d ago19:57

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This week our guest is JAR Contributor David P. Ervin. The 13th Virginia was created to defend the western frontier, but troubles began when it was called to serve in the eastern theater. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

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The Gist List Live with Ben Dreyfuss 59:38

2h ago59:38

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Replay of the interview Mike Pesca did with Ben Dreyfuss on The Gist List. Click the link below to subscribe for free to The Gist List. The Gist List Produced by Corey Wara Production Coordinator Ashley Khan Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsy…

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Funny You Should Mention: Chris Turner 1:08:46

3d ago1:08:46

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Comedian, freestyler, and archaeology grad Chris Turner joins the show to explain how a middle-class British kid became one of the most dazzling improv lyricists in comedy. From his early days writing one-liners to mesmerizing crowds at the Comedy Cellar with rhymes about chlamydia, Hispaniola, and Jerry Springer, Turner charts a path that makes no…

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Chief's Chat #21: The Dispatch Pay Raise & Department Promotions 12:17

4d ago12:17

12:17

When it comes to building and maintaining an exceptional police force, the details matter. Cape Coral Police Department has just scored a major victory for its Telecommunications team by securing competitive pay for dispatchers - the culmination of a years-long effort to properly value these essential first responders. In this episode of the Cape C…

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Lawless: A Storm of Shade and Sneering 39:34

1h ago39:34

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Leah Litman, author of Lawless: The Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes, argues that originalism masks a partisan project, while critics counter that Roe’s reversal doesn't require conspiracy. Her pop culture–infused book uses The Barbie Movie, American Psycho, and Arrested Development to advance critiques o…

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Will Elon Musk seek revenge on Trump by backing his enemy DeSantis? Marc Caputo dishes. 30:46

5d ago30:46

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Elon Musk vs. Donald Trump: Has Their Feud Exploded Beyond Repair?Dive into the shocking clash that’s rocking the political and tech worlds! In this breaking edition of The Tara Palmeri Show, we unpack the explosive fallout between Elon Musk and Donald Trump. From Musk’s bombshell claim that Trump is tied to the Epstein files to his scathing attack…

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Getting on Leah Litman's Case 33:07

5d ago33:07

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Law Professor Leah Litman, author of Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes argues that the current Supreme Court operates as a vessel for conservative grievance, with its most consequential 6–3 rulings forming the true shape of its ideological project. Litman insists those rulings matter more …

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The Doc G Show June 4th 2025 (Featuring Young Gun Silver Fox) 2:00:16

6d ago2:00:16

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Young Gun Silver Fox says they are making West Coast music, some folks call it yacht rock, some folks call it soft rock, some AOR, we just say it's easy on the ears. Andy Platts and Shawn Lee first started making music together back in 2012, since then they've released 5 albums including their newest release Pleasure! Before Andy and Shawn come to …

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Who is MAHA’s Calley Means? His Ex Boss Reveals Origin Story 37:39

6d ago37:39

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Did Calley Means and MAHA get caught with his hands in the cookie jar?On The Tara Palmeri Show, Tara and Steve Schmidt, Calley Means’ former boss, pull the wool off MAHA’s grifting empire. Schmidt, who helped Means enter Harvard Business School, exposes Means’ lies, revealing he was never a Big Food/Pharma lobbyist but a con artist peddling junk sc…

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Revolutionary Fog and Folly 43:05

6d ago43:05

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Pulitzer Prize–winner Rick Atkinson joins to discuss The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777 to 1780, the second volume in his Revolutionary War trilogy. He explores the crucial but often-overlooked role of France, the underestimated grit of American generals, and the British strategic failures rooted in imper…

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Obama’s Elon 45:37

7d ago45:37

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Aneesh Chopra, America’s first-ever Chief Technology Officer under Obama, joins The Gist to assess Elon Musk’s rebranded takeover of government tech via “Doge.” He outlines how the US Digital Service began under Obama, evolved during Trump’s first term, and now—chainsaw and hat aside—retains surprising policy continuity across administrations. Plus…

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CNN's Scott Jennings on his MAGA conversion & Kentucky Senate Race 1:08:37

8d ago1:08:37

1:08:37

Is Scott Jennings a true MAGA warrior or an establishment insider in disguise?On this explosive episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, fearless journalist Tara Palmeri goes head-to-head with Scott Jennings, CNN’s breakout star and author of A Revolution of Common Sense. Tara grills Scott on his journey from Trump skeptic to MAGA defender. She challenges…

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AR Therapy & First Responder Trauma with Dr. Arash Javanbakht 38:28

8d ago38:28

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This episode explores trauma recovery with Dr. Arash Javanbakht, who is transforming PTSD treatment by integrating augmented reality (AR) therapy into treatment. We explore how this technology aids first responders in trauma situations within controlled environments while connecting to the real world. From navigating crowded stores to handling aggr…

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Mike Stops by The Reason Roundtable 38:05

9d ago38:05

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Mike joins The Reason Roundtable Podcast to talk about Trump's War on Harvard. Click here to listen to the rest of the podcastProduced by Corey Wara Production Coordinator Ashley Khan Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscr…

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Ben Ansell on FAFO, FADFO, and the Myth of Immediate Consequence 44:44

11d ago44:44

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Oxford political scientist Ben Ansell discusses the meme-worthy but deeply explanatory concept of FAFO—f**k around and find out—and its subtler cousin FADFO, where reckless policy choices oddly fail to produce blowback. Why bad ideas often go unpunished, from Brexit to tariffs to defund-the-police slogans and MMT. Ansell argues that liberal democra…

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Chief's Chat #20: Creating a Culture of Department Wellness 17:31

11d ago17:31

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What happens when the people who respond to everyone else's worst moments need help themselves? In this episode of Cape CopCast 'Chief's Chat,' Chief Anthony Sizemore brings us inside the cultural transformation at Cape Coral Police Department, where officer wellness has evolved from a taboo topic decades ago to an organizational priority. The star…

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Oh Canada! King Charles III saves Canada From Trump 23:04

11d ago23:04

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King Charles vs. Trump: Why Canada’s Sovereignty Is Making Headlines The State of the World is in flux as Tara Palmeri and Sally Lockwood unpack the absurd yet geopolitically charged moment when King Charles III jetted to Canada to affirm its sovereignty—spurred by President Trump’s provocative claim that Canada could be America’s 51st state! Plus …

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Bark Buttons: “Who Let the Dogs Talk?” 40:26

12d ago40:26

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Today on The Gist: Sadie Dingfelder returns for an “Is That BS?” segment to investigate dog talking buttons—those viral gadgets that claim to give pets a voice. Are dogs actually communicating abstract thoughts, or is it all one big squeaky placebo? Then, a look at Trump’s trade policy unraveling —cue the Wall Street “TACO trade” (Trump Always Chic…

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Crypto Bros Pump & Dump $Trump 33:46

12d ago33:46

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Buckle up for a wild ride on the Tara Palmeri Show as we uncover the crypto caper that’s got everyone talking! Joined by The Verge’s Tina Nguyen, fresh from the Bitcoin Conference in Vegas, Tara dives into the murky waters of $TRUMP, where crypto bros allegedly pulled a fast one, shorting the coin all while snagging a glitzy dinner with the Preside…

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Tusk Talk: Why Cuomo Leads and the Subways Smell Like Sh*t 47:51

13d ago47:51

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Political strategist and author Bradley Tusk joins to diagnose the 2025 New York City mayor’s race—why voters seem fine with Andrew Cuomo’s refusal to reckon with past scandals, and why the race feels like it’s happening in a parallel city only 3% of residents live in. Plus The Rehearsal, not only the best comedy on TV, makes a serious point about …

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The Doc G Show May 28th 2025 (Featuring Chad Stokes from Dispatch) 1:34:44

13d ago1:34:44

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Dispatch got together way back in the mid-90's and after they announced a hiatus in 2002 they played a free show in Boston that had over 150,000 people. After that in 2007 they sold out Madison Square Garden for 3 different shows in less than 30 minutes. In 2011 they announced that they would be making new music. They've been making music and touri…

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Pig Sacrifices and Talking Drums: Don't Squeeze the Shaman 45:33

13d ago45:33

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Manvir Singh, author of Shamanism: The Timeless Religion, shares insights from a decade with Indonesia’s Mentawai people, where healing rituals double as communal celebrations. He discusses how language and metaphor shape worldviews—and where anthropology sits between science and ideology. The U.S. Mint’s final penny order closes the chapter on a c…

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Fortune Teller Julie Mason pulls Death Card for GOP 32:42

14d ago32:42

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What secrets does the future whisper about Trump, the GOP & the Democratic party? Gaze into the mystic veil with The Tara Palmeri Show as we channel the cosmos to divine the path ahead! SiriusXM’s Julie Mason, a master tarot reader, shuffles the deck and peers into the destiny of the GOP's political stars. Will the midterms bring triumph or turmoil…

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DC Insider Sally Quinn Accuses Jill Biden of Elder Abuse 1:05:33

14d ago1:05:33

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Sally Quinn, legendary Washington Post journalist and prominent social influencer, is accusing former First Lady Jill Biden of elder abuse. Quinn doubts the Biden family did not know about President Biden's prostate cancer. Quinn recalls her experience taking care of her own husband -- famed Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee - during his years of …

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Gaza War hits Streets of Washington 21:04

14d ago21:04

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How is the conflict in Gaza impacting lives far beyond its borders, even in Washington, DC? On this episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, Tara features her YouTube show State of the World that she hosts with Sally Lockwood. They reflect on the tragic loss of two Israeli staffers, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, killed in a terrorist attack in DC, w…

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Top Chef's Spike Mendelsohn dishes on food politics & MAHA 29:28

14d ago29:28

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Is the Trump administration and RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement trying to have its cake and eat it too? Join Top Chef’s Spike Mendelsohn on The Tara Palmeri Show as they dish out a spicy take on Washington, D.C.’s food scene. Has it cooked up something fresh, or is it just reheating old flavors? Spike spills the beans on whether he’ll team up with RFK Jr.’…

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E297: Elizabeth Reese: A Granddaughter’s Grief: Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis and George Washington 21:18

15d ago21:18

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This week our guest is JAR Contributor Elizabeth Reese. The story of Nelly Custis is a one of hope, tragedy, and grief. Raised as the granddaughter of George Washington, her life fell apart upon the President's passing. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

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The Gist List Live w Ethan Strauss 44:05

16d ago44:05

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Today on The Gist. Ethan Strauss joined Mike Pesca for a Substack Live conversation. Today we air a portion of it focusing on Caitlin Clark and shoes. You can listen to the full interview by clicking the link below. Live w Ethan Strauss Mike Pesca n' Caitlin Clark, Jayson Tatum & you Produced by Corey Wara Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ …

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Funny You Should Mention: Robby Hoffman 1:11:27

17d ago1:11:27

1:11:27

Comedian, podcaster, and self-described cutie-in-her-own-way Robby Hoffman drops by to discuss her life, her comedy, and why she takes talking as seriously as any other art form. From growing up ultra-Orthodox and ultra-poor to becoming a sought-after stand-up with a Porsche no one wants, Hoffman explains how she’s thrived in disaster and learned t…

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Realign for Palestine 39:35

18d ago39:35

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Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, founder of Realign for Palestine and a nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council, joins to discuss his effort to reframe Palestinian advocacy around coexistence and accountability. He critiques both Hamas and Israel, pushes for reform within the diaspora, and draws a sharp ideological comparison between Hamas and ISIS. Plus, …

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The Doc G Show May 21st 2025 (Featuring Miles Zuniga from Fastball) 1:49:15

19d ago1:49:15

1:49:15

Fastball started recording their first album 30 years ago, and in 1998 they released their second album that propelled them to rock stardom. They sold over a million albums, they were nominated for two grammy's, and were constantly on MTV. From then on Fastball has been touring the world playing their music. This summer they're touring with Barenak…

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Not Even Mad: Eli Lake, Michael Cohen on Biden's Health, and the New Human-Rights-Free Foreign Policy 1:11:17

20d ago1:11:17

1:11:17

Eli Lake and Michael A. Cohen take stock of the Biden health debate—diagnosis, exaggeration, and whether it’s actually affected his presidency. Michael pushes back on what he calls the “decline industrial complex,” while Eli says its denial to think Biden was up to the job. Then they turn to Donald Trump’s proudly post-moral foreign policy, where h…

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Inside the Movement to Dismantle Democracy in God’s Name 39:13

20d ago39:13

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Katherine Stewart, author of Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy, explains how America’s Christian nationalist forces are exporting extremism abroad while cloaking domestic corruption in the guise of faith. Plus a suicide bombing outside a Palm Springs fertility clinic introduces the public to the dark ideology o…

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Katherine Stewart on Christian Nationalism's Influence on Conservatism 42:32

21d ago42:32

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Katherine Stewart, author of Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy, joins to discuss Christian nationalism’s influence on modern conservatism. Also, the distinction between sincere and performative beliefs in the Trump administration, especially economic fictions like tariffs not being taxes. Plus, in the context o…

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What PTSD Looks Like in 911 Dispatch – Jason and Kathy Lott 40:09

22d ago40:09

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In this episode, we explore the hidden mental toll faced by 9-1-1 dispatchers. Kathy and Jason Lott, founders of the Thin Gold Line, share their personal story: how PTSD forced Jason into medical retirement and how they transformed pain into purpose by supporting dispatchers nationwide. We examine the pivotal moment in Jason’s journey, what healing…

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Property Crimes, Honor Guard, and the Joke of the Day with Detective Jenna Newton 25:35

22d ago25:35

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The latest episode of the Cape Copcast welcomes Property Crimes Unit Detective Jenna Newton, who takes listeners on an eye-opening journey from the high-crime streets of Las Vegas to the canals of Cape Coral. Her story shows the contrasts between policing environments—trading two robberies per night and constant gang surveillance for unlocked garag…

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Inside the MAGA Deep State 27:22

23d ago27:22

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Dive into a Tara Palmeri Show exclusive as Tara unravels her explosive report, Inside the MAGA Deep State. Joined by former CNN correspondent Elise Labott on her Substack, The Red Letter, Tara exposes how Marco Rubio is reshaping the State Department, prioritizing loyalty over expertise. Discover how an obscure nonprofit is funneling MAGA-aligned c…

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Alexa, What's with the Pope's Brother? 28:49

23d ago28:49

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Today on The Gist we revisit an interview from 2017 with Lena Kahn and play a segment from this week where Mike talked abouts the new popes MAGA brother. Produced by Corey Wara Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe…

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Henry Abbott on the Logistics of Ballistics 43:55

24d ago43:55

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Henry Abbott joins to discuss Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance, spotlighting insights from Dr. Marcus Elliott—not just about elite training, but how something as basic as learning to land can change careers and prevent lifelong injury. Plus, the three Yale professors so steeped in the study of fascism they fled to Toro…

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Middle East Dispatch: What Trump Brought Back 33:54

25d ago33:54

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"President Donald Trump returns to the United States from the Middle East with deals and wins, but will they stick? His interest in accepting a $400 jumbo jet from Qatar has sparked controversy. Tara Palmeri joins Sally Lockwood and the Economist's Gregg Carlstrom to unpack it all. Tara and Sally host a weekly global affairs show "State of the Worl…

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Jocelyn Benson on Being a Purposeful / Purple State Warrior 48:37

25d ago48:37

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Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joins to discuss her new book The Purposeful Warrior: Standing Up for What's Right When the Stakes Are High. Benson, frontrunner to become Michigan's next governor discusses the tactics she and other secretaries of state used to combat 2020 election denialism, but also her restraint during efforts to keep …

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Can ex NFL Player Colin Allred finally win Texas for Democrats? 50:14

26d ago50:14

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Do the Democrats finally have a chance at winning state-wide in Texas? Former NFL player Senate candidate Colin Allred, who challenged Ted Cruz for his Senate seat in 2024, joins Tara to game out the midterm elections and hints that he may throw his hat in the ring again. He also has some tough love for the Democratic party and some advice on how t…

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David Graham on The Project and the Plan to Remake American Government 41:20

26d ago41:20

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David Graham author of The Project: How Project 2025 is Changing America, explains how Project 2025 seeks not smaller government, but a more obedient one—politicizing civil service, gutting regulation, and embedding a Trump-aligned worldview across federal agencies. He discusses how its authors blend sincere constitutional theory with radical insti…

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The Doc G Show May 14th, 2025 (Featuring Brian Wheat of Tesla) 1:31:28

27d ago1:31:28

1:31:28

The band Tesla started out over 40 years ago in Sacramento California. The hit a lot of success with their debut album Mechanical Resonance. Their second album produced the major hit Love Song, and their third album "Five Man Acoustical Jam" had their biggest hit Signs. They've sold millions of albums and toured the world multiple times. They just …

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Biden Critic Dave Rubin, Tara Handed Hot Mics at Biden School 1:11:15

27d ago1:11:15

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What happens when Biden critic Dave Rubin and fearless journalist Tara Palmeri walk into the Biden School for an unfiltered showdown? You won’t believe the sparks that fly!Join The Tara Palmeri Show as Tara and guest Dave Rubin take the stage at the University of Delaware’s Biden School - where Valerie Biden sits on the Board - for a no-holds-barre…

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YouTube Star Johnny Harris on Expanding His Media Empire 48:48

27d ago48:48

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YouTube Sensation Johnny Harris sits for a rare interview with Tara Palmeri to discuss the future of journalism and his media expanding empire called NewPress. Harris is a 36-year-old former Vox journalist who has 6.6 million followers on YouTube and is now growing into a veritable network that will take on legacy media. The master storyteller disc…

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Pensacola Police Officer (Retired) Mike Simmons shares his stories as both a Correctional Officer and a Police Officer 53:22

27d ago53:22

53:22

Mike Simmons, career spanning 4 years as a Detention Deputy for the Escambia FL County Jail, then a 30 year career as a Pensacola FL Police officer, and now as the director of the George Stone Technical College Criminal Justice Training Center in Pensacola, FL. Shares his intense stories from both the jail and on patrol (inmate hanging, thief hidin…

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