Best Jake duncan Podcasts (2025)

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News - DRC-Rwanda Peace Deal, PKK Disarmament, US Airstrikes in Somalia 45:56

1d ago45:56

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Subscribe now to skip the ads and get more content. Order our limited edition ⁠"Robo Washington Crossing the Delaware" ⁠poster now. Paid subscribers get a 50% discount! Our news roundups are sometimes big, but never beautiful. This week: the PKK to begin its disarmament in Turkey (1:17); Iran suspends its cooperation with the IAEA (4:30), but remai…

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Special - The DRC-Rwanda Ceasefire w/ Jason Stearns (Preview) 10:01

4d ago10:01

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Subscribe now for the full episode and access to all news specials. Derek welcomes back to the show Jason Stearns, associate professor at Simon Fraser University and author of The War That Doesn't Say Its Name: The Unending Conflict in the Congo, to talk about the state of play between the Rwandan-backed M23 armed group and the Democratic Republic …

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Republicans are Literally Going to Kill People (feat. Karen Middleton) 1:13:29

4d ago1:13:29

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Send us a message! Really! This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, oh no! The big bullshit bill has hit some serious roadblocks! Wait, sorry, OH YAY! The big bullshit bill had hit some serious roadblocks! And by “some serious roadblocks” we mean “the opinion of the vast majority of voters” How does it play in Paonia? Then, it turns out that cutt…

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E217 - The Continued Assault on Gaza and the West Bank w/ Dalia Hatuqa 1:08:41

4d ago1:08:41

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Subscribe now to skip the ads and get more content! Get our "Welcome to the Crusades" miniseries! Derek welcomes back to the show Dalia Hatuqa, a journalist specializing in Israeli/Palestinian affairs and regional Middle East issues, to talk about the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. They recap what has been happening to Palestinians in Gaza wh…

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Rep. Sen. Katie Britt and Dem. Sen. Mark Warner 43:31

6d ago43:31

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On CNN's State of the Union, Jake Tapper speaks to Republican Senator Katie Britt about the President's domestic policy agenda as it nears its final vote in the Senate. Democratic Senator Mark Warner slams Republicans for supporting this bill while also what he knows about the state of Iran's nuclear program. Finally Republican Rep. Riley Moore, De…

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Bonus - Reading the Right w/ Richard Beck (Preview) 8:57

6d ago8:57

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Subscribe now for the full episode. Don’t forget to purchase our “Welcome to the Crusades” series before the price increases next week. Subscribers get a 25% discount! Richard Beck, senior writer at n+1 and author of Homeland: The War on Terror in American Life, joins the program to talk about the rise of interest in studying the far right since 20…

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News - Iran Strikes and Ceasefire, Nato Ups Defense Budgets, Supreme Court Okays Government Trafficking Migrants 43:34

8d ago43:34

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Don’t forget to purchase our “Welcome to the Crusades” series before the price increases next week. Paid AP subscribers get a 20% discount, so subscribe today! Danny and Derek broadcast from an undisclosed resort location. This week: an update on the conflict with Iran, including the ceasefire (2:34), Trump’s disagreement with US intelligence asses…

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Special - Reflections on Mamdani’s Victory plus the View from Tehran w/ Eli Clifton (Preview) 11:10

10d ago11:10

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Subscribe now for the full episode and access to all of our breaking news specials. Investigative journalist Eli Clifton is back on the show, this time to share his thoughts on Zohran Mamdani's victory in New York's Democratic mayoral primary. Eli also just got back from Iran and analyzes where things stand amid a tenuous ceasefire. Learn more abou…

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E216 - Tracking Think Tanks w/ Ben Freeman and Nick Cleveland-Stout 1:00:08

11d ago1:00:08

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Subscribe now to skip the ads and get more content. Ben Freeman and Nick Cleveland-Stout from the Quincy Institute join the program to talk about their Think Tank Funding Tracker, a repository that tracks funding from foreign governments, the U.S. government, and Pentagon contractors to the top 50 think tanks in the United States over the past five…

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It's All George Washington's Fault (feat. Rep. Jason Crow) 1:15:01

12d ago1:15:01

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Send us a message! Really! This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, the big beautiful bullshit bill is banging around in the US Senate, and the longer it does, the worse it gets for President Trump and the Republicans who voted for it. Then, Remember Stagflation -- that thing that is worse than both a stagnating economy and inflation? Well, it’s …

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Special - Iran Strikes US Base 30:02

12d ago30:02

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Subscribe now for all breaking news specials and commercial-free content. Danny and Derek break down the details of today's strike by Iran against the US Al-Udeid air base in Qatar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Daniel Bessner & Derek Davison

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Dem. Sen. Adam Schiff and Former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton 44:30

13d ago44:30

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On CNN's State of the Union, Kasie Hunt speaks to Israeli President Isaac Herzog about the aftermath of the U.S. strikes against Iranian nuclear sites. Democratic Senator Adam Schiff speaks about the congressional response to President Trump’s order to strike Iran arguing the action was "not constitutional." And Trump's former National Security Adv…

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Special - Trump Bombs Iran (Preview) 8:27

13d ago8:27

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Subscribe now for the full episode. Danny and Derek discuss last night's attacks, what the strategy of the US was, what the strategy of Iran might be, what an invasion of Iran would look like, the US role in the Middle East, and the Axis of Resistance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Bonus - Trump, Israel, and Escalating the War With Iran w/ Trita Parsi (Preview) 10:58

13d ago10:58

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Subscribe now for the full episode and much more content. Note: This episode was recorded Friday, June 20 in the afternoon. Danny and Derek welcome back to the program Trita Parsi, executive vice president of the Quincy Institute, to talk about when and how the US will become fully involved in Israel’s war with Iran. They discuss the major interest…

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News - Israel-Iran War, Russia Strikes Kyiv, Trump Expands Travel Ban 51:07

15d ago51:07

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Subscribe now to skip the ads and get more content. No ChatGPT here—our em dashes are organic. This week: in the Iran-Israel war, an update on the casualties and targets (1:52), US involvement remains in question (7:45), Ayatollah Khamenei refuses to surrender (14:47), and US and Israeli intelligence agencies disagree over “evidence” of Iran pursui…

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Special - Will the US Join the War With Iran? w/ Akbar Shahid Ahmed 33:00

17d ago33:00

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Subscribe now for an ad-free experience and access to all breaking news specials. Derek welcomes back to the program ⁠⁠Akbar Shahid Ahmed⁠⁠, Senior Diplomatic Correspondent for HuffPost, to talk about the prospect of Trump bringing the US into a war with Iran. Akbar has written a number of articles on Israel-Iran in the last several days, including…

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From Hustle to $3 Billion: Gary Ashton’s Real Estate Power Moves 39:43

17d ago39:43

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How do you go from bartending in the UK to leading a $3 billion real estate empire in Nashville? In this episode, Scott sits down with Gary Ashton the founder of the #1 RE/MAX team in the world. Gary and Scott have a conversation on scaling smart, building teams that last. Gary shares the real story behind his rise, including the mindset shifts, ma…

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Welcome to the Crusades, Episode 1: Rome, 1095 1:17:36

18d ago1:17:36

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In lieu of a typical AP episode this week, we're releasing the first two episodes of our standalone miniseries on the First Crusade with the crew from We're Not So Different⁠⁠. Get the rest of the series here. Our journey through the First Crusade starts where the Crusaders themselves did: in western Europe with Pope Urban II and the Council of Cle…

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Welcome to the Crusades, Episode 2: Taranto, 1096 1:12:15

18d ago1:12:15

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We've released the first two episodes of our standalone miniseries with the folks from ⁠We're Not So Different⁠⁠⁠. Get the rest of the episodes ⁠here⁠! The expedition begins to take shape. We continue to explore the fallout from Pope Urban II’s call for Crusade at the Council of Clermont, as lords from across France prepare to set off. We look espe…

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In Which Gabe Evans Becomes a Walking Punchline (feat. Jake Williams) 1:15:54

19d ago1:15:54

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Send us a message! Really! This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, it’s no wonder there’s a clown car of candidates in Colorado’s 8th congressional district because the current incumbent is the biggest clown of them all! Then, that same clown famously promised that it would be “gangsters, not grandmas!” that ICE was going to deport in President …

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Special - The Israel-Iran War, Ep. 2 (Preview) 12:04

19d ago12:04

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For the full episode and access to all breaking news specials, subscribe now. Danny and Derek update us on what's been going on over the past few days between Israel and Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Daniel Bessner & Derek Davison

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Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Former Vice President Mike Pence, California Sen. Alex Padilla and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass 47:57

20d ago47:57

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar joins Dana Bash to react to the shocking assassination of a Minnesota state legislator and her husband, as well as the manhunt for the suspect behind the attack. Then, former Vice President Mike Pence joins Dana to discuss the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. Dana also presses…

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Bonus - Third Parties plus Analyzing Trump w/ Matt Karp (Preview) 12:53

20d ago12:53

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Subscribe now for the full episode. "Top Secret" subscribers get a free one-year digital subscription to The Nation! Danny speaks with Matt Karp, associate professor of history at Princeton, about party formation in the 1850s as well as his take on the Trump phenomenon. They explore the downfall of the Whigs and rise of the Republicans, the structu…

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Unlocked: The LA Protests and the Imperial Boomerang w/ Spencer Ackerman 33:41

21d ago33:41

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Spencer Ackerman of ⁠Forever Wars⁠ is back on the podcast to talk about the LA protests and his piece on them for Zeteo, ⁠"The Imperial Boomerang Lands in Los Angeles."⁠ You can read the "director's cut" of Spencer's piece ⁠over at Forever Wars⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Special - Israel Attacks Iran w/ Séamus Malekafzali (Preview) 12:38

22d ago12:38

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Subscribe now for the full episode and no ads. Danny and Derek speak with ⁠Séamus Malekafzali⁠ about Israel’s strike on Iran, Iran’s response and attack on Israel, U.S. and geostrategy, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Daniel Bessner & Derek Davison

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News - Tensions Rise with Iran, Sudan-Libya Border Clashes, Trump Creating Office of Remigration 39:13

22d ago39:13

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Subscribe now for an ad-free experience and more content. "Top Secret" subscribers get a complimentary one-year digital subscription to The Nation! Danny and Derek are everyday people who still believe in you. This week: the AUKUS security partnership is under review at the Pentagon (1:47); the IAEA rebukes Iran, nuclear negotiations are going nowh…

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Special - The LA Protests and the Imperial Boomerang w/ Spencer Ackerman (Preview) 8:31

24d ago8:31

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Subscribe now for the full episode and access to all breaking news specials. Spencer Ackerman of ⁠Forever Wars⁠ is back on the podcast to talk about the LA protests and his piece on them for Zeteo, ⁠"The Imperial Boomerang Lands in Los Angeles."⁠ You can read the "director's cut" of Spencer's piece ⁠over at Forever Wars⁠. Learn more about your ad c…

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Yes, We Have No Bananas (feat. Tyler Duncan) 1:18:44

25d ago1:18:44

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Send us a message! Really! This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, another violent antisemitic attack hits the USA, this time very close to home as Republicans try to politicize the tragedy to gin up anger against immigrants and Colorado Democrats stand in solidarity with the Jewish community. Then, it’s the greatest feud ever on the dumbest tim…

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E215 - The Low Culture of 1999 Predicting Modern America w/ Ross Benes 59:57

25d ago59:57

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For an ad-free experience and much more content, subscribe now. Subscribers at the "Top Secret" tier get a one-year digital subscription to The Nation! In this week’s episode, Danny speaks with journalist Ross Benes about his book 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times. They discuss the connection between the…

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Rep. Nanette Barragán, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Markwayne Mullin and Sen. Ron Johnson 45:56

27d ago45:56

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On CNN’s State of Union, Democratic Rep. Nanette Barragán sits down with Dana Bash to react to President Trump’s stunning decision to deploy thousands of National Guard troops to quell immigration protests in her district and elsewhere in Los Angeles County. Then, Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders joins Dana to react to the breaking news and lay out …

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Bonus - Claudia Sheinbaum’s Presidency So Far w/ Alex Aviña (Preview) 10:57

27d ago10:57

10:57

Subscribe now for the full episode and much more content. "Top Secret" subscribers get a free one-year digital subscription to The Nation! Danny and Derek welcome back to the program AP Mexico desk Alexander Aviña, associate professor of Latin American history in the School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies at Arizona State Univer…

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News - Ukraine Drone Attack, Gaza Aid Center Massacres, IAEA Suggests “Secret Nuclear Activities” in Iran 47:38

29d ago47:38

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Subscribe now for an ad-free experience and much more content. The "Top Secret" tier gets you the show plus a one-year digital subscription to The Nation! We’re sorry to say that we’re professionals, and Danny and Derek’s falling-out will be behind closed doors. In this week’s news: in Russia-Ukraine, Ukraine launches a massive drone strike and bom…

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Inside Sierra Interactive: AI, IDX, and the Future of Real Estate Tech with Peter Maglathlin 42:08

1M ago42:08

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In this episode of Real Estate Distilled, Scott Hack sits down with Peter Maglathlin, CEO of Sierra Interactive, for a deep dive into how Sierra is navigating a shifting market, leaning into its core strengths, and embracing AI-powered innovation. From the upcoming IntelliSearch platform to actionable insights with Agent Leaderboard and evolving au…

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Every Day is TACO Tuesday (feat. Mike Littwin) 1:35:40

1M ago1:35:40

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Send us a message! Really! This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, what do you call it when you throw a press conference, get boo’d by the crowd so loud you can’t hear the questions from the press to try and sell a very unpopular bill outside your district? We ask our 7th favorite member of congress from Colorado. Then, our favorite Congressiona…

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E214 - The History of Americans’ Global War on Prostitution w/ Eva Payne 58:57

1M ago58:57

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Subscribe now for an ad-free experience. Subscribers at the "Top Secret" tier get a one-year digital subscription to the Nation! Danny and Derek welcome to the program author Eva Payne to talk about her book Empire of Purity: The History of Americans' Global War on Prostitution. They discuss American sexual exceptionalism, the legal definition of “…

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White House Budget Director Russ Vought, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Chris Murphy 47:03

1M ago47:03

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash sits down for an exclusive interview with the man seen as the architect behind President Trump’s scorched-earth effort to upend the federal government, White House Budget Director Russ Vought. Then, House Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries joins Dana to detail his party’s plan to counter Trump’s agenda, as…

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Bonus - The State of History in America w/ Mike Duncan (Preview) 10:34

1M ago10:34

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Subscribe now for the full episode. At the "Top Secret" tier, you get a 1-year digital subscription to The Nation! Danny and Derek are pleased to welcome to the podcast Mike Duncan, history podcaster and author, to talk about where history stands in the American academy, popular culture, and public consciousness. They discuss the trials and tribula…

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News - Gaza Aid Disaster, Russia Offers New Peace Talks, Trump Freezes Student Visas 56:48

1M ago56:48

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Subscribe now for an ad-free experience! In this week’s news roundup: US-Iran negotiations might be making progress (1:02); in Israel-Palestine, a new aid program implemented gets people killed (6:30), the US proposes framework for a new peace deal* (11:01), and Israel creates 22 new West Bank settlements (15:54); cases of cholera are spiking in Su…

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Unlocked - What Could Go Right? w/ Zachary Karabell 54:36

1M ago54:36

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Enjoy the full version of this special we published last week! Subscribe now for an ad-free experience and much more content! Danny and Derek invite ⁠Zachary Karabell⁠, historian and founder of ⁠the Progress Network⁠, as well as host of the podcast ⁠What Could Go Right?⁠, to talk about the big things: liberalism, American political capitalism, Trum…

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E213 - South Sudan’s Failed Peace Deal w/ Joshua Craze 55:59

1M ago55:59

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Subscribe now for an ad-free experience and much more content! Writer and researcher Joshua Craze returns to the program to talk about the situation in South Sudan. They cover the collapsed 2018 “peace deal,” the elite forces vying for power, the Nuer White Army, figures like Salva Kiir Mayardit and Riek Machar, how South Sudan’s troubles have been…

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Speaker Mike Johnson, Sen. Ron Johnson and Sen. Michael Bennet 42:58

1M ago42:58

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake presses House Speaker Mike Johnson on the impact the GOP tax and spending bill will have on the national debt and on Medicaid. Next, Republican Sen. Ron Johnson joins Jake to detail his concerns about the bill and his threat to sink it unless there are steeper spending cuts. Then, Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet joi…

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Bonus - Democratic Backsliding w/ Francis Fukuyama (Preview) 11:25

1M ago11:25

11:25

Subscribe now for the full episode and much more content! Danny and Derek welcome to the program political scientist Francis Fukuyama to talk about his recent article for the Journal of Democracy, “Delivering for Democracy: Why Results Matter.” The group explores why Dr. Fukuyama felt the need to address democratic backsliding, what about Trump’s a…

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News - Ukraine Talks Collapse, India Threatens Pakistan’s Water Supply, IDF Operation Gideon’s Chariots 51:03

1M ago51:03

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Subscribe now for an ad-free experience and much more content! This week in the news roundup: the Ukraine peace talks collapse (3:30) as Trump stuns European allies with his sudden pivot back to positions beneficial to Russia (7:21); in EU elections, a Romanian centrist wins the presidency (11:06), a Polish centrist wins the first round of the pres…

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At Last, Rich People Get a Victory (feat. Jeni Arndt and Rahmin Sarabi) 1:24:17

1M ago1:24:17

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Send us a message! Really! This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, Republicans on the Federal level get ready to kick millions of Americans off the Medicaid rolls for no good reason…maybe. Either way, our 7th favorite member of congress from Colorado seals his political fate by boasting about his role in the cuts. Then, what is that loud whistli…

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RESGEN Giving Life Podcast: Ep.100 Joshua Duncan 1:06:07

1M ago1:06:07

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Welcome to the 100th episode of the RESGEN Giving Life Podcast! Joshua Duncan is a follower of Christ, a husband, a father, and a licensed mental health and addiction counselor, who founded The Becoming Agency in 2023. Utilizing his expertise in attachment issues, relational and childhood trauma, and anxiety, Joshua helps guide people on a journey …

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Real Estate, Burnout & the RV Life: Jason Shinpaugh’s Road to Freedom 22:25

2M ago22:25

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In this heartfelt and insightful episode of Real Estate Distilled, Scott Hack sits down with Jason Shinpaugh—a 28-year real estate veteran turned mobile entrepreneur as he travels the country with his family in an RV. Jason shares how burnout from building a traditional real estate team led to a radical lifestyle shift focused on intentional living…

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E211 - Henri Bergson's Restless World w/ Emily Herring 1:05:02

2M ago1:05:02

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Danny and Derek welcome Emily Herring, a writer based in Paris, to the program. They discuss her new book, Herald of a Restless World: How Henri Bergson Brought Philosophy to the People. The conversation delves into Henri Bergson's philosophy and its enduring relevance, particularly concerning contemporary anxieties surrounding the mechanization of…

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Special - What Could Go Right? w/ Zachary Karabell (Preview) 10:34

2M ago10:34

10:34

Subscribe now for the full episode! Danny and Derek invite ⁠Zachary Karabell⁠, historian and founder of ⁠the Progress Network⁠, as well as host of the podcast ⁠What Could Go Right?⁠, to talk about the big things: liberalism, American political capitalism, Trump, "abundance," and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Rep. James Clyburn, David Axelrod and Van Jones 43:58

2M ago43:58

43:58

On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper sits down with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to discuss Trump’s tariff policy, efforts to negotiate trade deals, and plans for the US to accept a luxury jet from Qatar. Then, Jake presses Democratic Rep. James Clyburn over his past support for Joe Biden’s re-election campaign amid new reporting about Bide…

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Bonus - Trump, China, and U.S.-China Relations w/ Jake Werner (Preview) 9:08

2M ago9:08

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Derek welcomes back Jake Werner, director of the East Asia Program at the Quincy Institute, to talk about the latest New Cold War developments. They discuss the Chinese government’s view of Donald Trump, US-China trade negotiations, Beijing’s approach to great power politics, Taiwan’s position in US-China relations under Trump, China’s role in dome…

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