Best Jonathan Everett Podcasts (2025)

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Monica Lewinsky - ‘I would have liked a more normal life’ 49:50

3h ago49:50

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Monica Lewinsky is an activist, podcaster and producer. At the age of 24, Lewinsky, a White House intern, found herself in the eye of a global scandal. She was subjected to a mass public shaming - losing her livelihood, her anonymity and the future she had once imagined for herself. Now, 51 Lewinsky has garnered a new generation of admirers, who wi…

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Can the Senate Deliver Before the Fourth of July? Feat. John Bresnahan 54:29

21h ago54:29

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As the self-imposed Fourth of July deadline nears, the Senate is set for a pivotal week in their efforts to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill. Hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller discuss changes to the bill from the “Byrd Bath” and what hurdles remain. Plus, they consider the Congressional reaction to strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Then, Pu…

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Our Break, Our Wait, God's Tming 52:23

1d ago52:23

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In this heartfelt and transparent episode, we open up to our viewers on why we stepped away from the mic for a moment, to fast, refocus, and lean into the voice of God. This wasn’t just a pause; it was a reset. We share how, in this season of stillness, obedience became the key to clarity. Jonathan reflects on how trusting God helped him overcome p…

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AJ Tracey - ‘Buying my mum a house will always be my proudest achievement’ 52:48

7d ago52:48

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Rapping phenomenon and Tottenham Hotspur superfan AJ Tracey joins us this week to talk about supporting his mum through her cancer journey, the pressures of staying an independent artist and what football has taught him about failure. AJ Tracey has been rapping since the age of four. He dropped out of his Criminology degree at London Metropolitan U…

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How To Cope With A Friendship Break-Up - with Cynthia Nixon - Special Release 28:28

13d ago28:28

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Cynthia Nixon joins Elizabeth to answer YOUR questions and failures including: whose failures would you most like to hear (dead or alive) how to cope with a friendship break up and how to know when to have kids. Elizabeth then takes a moment to reflect on meeting Cynthia, and everything they covered. To hear Cynthia tackling your failures join our …

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Cynthia Nixon - ‘Being brave is feeling scared and doing it anyway’ 53:44

14d ago53:44

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Whilst Cynthia Nixon’s versatility is beyond question, it's fair to say that she has become permanently associated with one character, Miranda Hobbs, in Sex and the City and its companion piece, And Just Like That. She won an Emmy for her performance and a generation of fans who identified with the ambitious type-A lawyer whose cynicism disguised a…

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What the Trump-Elon Breakup Means for Congress Feat. Dasha Burns 45:57

15d ago45:57

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It is the feud that has consumed Washington, but what does President Trump and Elon Musk’s falling out mean for Congress’ agenda? Dasha Burns – POLITICO Playbook's Chief Correspondent, White House Bureau Chief and Host of "The Conversation” – joins Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller to discuss Musk’s rise and fall in Trumpworld and what it portends f…

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Christine McGuinness - ‘I don’t want to hold back anymore - I date women! So what?’ 52:31

21d ago52:31

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TW: discussions around anorexia and sexual abuse. In an incredibly powerful episode (and a How To Fail first), Christine McGuinness speaks publicly about her sexuality for the first time. She reveals she had a long-term relationship with a woman before her marriage to comedian Paddy McGuinness and that she’s now dating women again. She refuses to l…

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All Eyes on the Senate Feat. Burgess Everett 50:26

22d ago50:26

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On a new episode of CONTROL, hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller reflect on Speaker Johnson’s latest magic act in passing the One Big Beautiful Bill before pivoting to the action in the Senate with the help of Semafor’s Congressional Bureau Chief Burgess Everett. They discuss the dynamics and personalities involved as Senators look to put their …

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Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso and Percival Everett 50:29

23d ago50:29

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Today, we’re sharing a special conversation from the podcast Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso. The episode you’re about to hear aired just this month. It’s an entertaining and insightful talk with Percival Everett, who was named the winner of the 2025 Pulitzer Prize in Fiction. Together, they cover a range of topics, from his immersive process writing Ja…

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Vicky Pattison - ‘You don't become old and wise if you haven't been young and daft’ 55:32

23d ago55:32

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Vicky Pattison was 22 when her life changed and she was cast in reality TV show Geordie Shore. She was on the show for nine seasons between 2011 and 2014, during which time the cameras followed her falling in love, becoming engaged, then breaking up. Now 37, Pattison has rarely been off our screens - whether it’s as a finalist on Celebrity Masterch…

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Dannii Minogue - ‘I hit low points where I thought: “I just can’t take this any more.” 58:33

28d ago58:33

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In her most revealing interview to date, Dannii Minogue talks openly about the pressures of fame, the relentless comparisons with her sister, Kylie, and navigating a divorce that left her broke. It’s an extraordinary conversation with a woman who found fame as a 10-year-old in her native Australia. As a teenager Dannii, signed a record deal and act…

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Julia Stiles - ‘I ran in the other direction from fame’ 55:26

1M ago55:26

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For many of us who grew up in the the 90s, Julia Stiles was an integral part of our coming of age. Her portrayal of the clever, acerbic Kat in 10 Things I Hate About You was a radical reinvention of the blonde teenage female rom-com lead. Her roles in Save The Last Dance and Mona Lisa Smile spoke to our adolescent feminist awakenings and catapulted…

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Mike Johnson’s Make-or-Break Moment 45:58

1M ago45:58

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It’s the biggest week of Mike Johnson’s speakership, which means a trio of hosts are needed to break down all the intrigue around the One Big Beautiful Bill. Brendan Buck, Annalyse Keller and Mike Ricci discuss the drama over SALT and Medicaid before previewing the upcoming, late-night rules committee hearing. Plus, is now the time for President Tr…

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John Bishop - ‘I’ve always wanted someone to say: you’re good enough’ 56:44

1M ago56:44

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John Bishop has been a hugely successful stand-up comedian for 25 years. Yet that wasn’t his first dream, which was to play football. We discuss his failure to do so professionally, his challenges at school, the working-class upbringing that shaped him and how comedy saved his marriage when he and his wife were at the ‘decree nisi stage’ of divorce…

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Game Day in House Committees Feat. Zach Cohen 1:01:26

1M ago1:01:26

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Three House Committees are teed up to consider their pieces of the "Big, Beautiful Bill," but big questions remain. Hosts Annalyse Keller and Brendan Buck discuss how moderates largely triumphed in the debate on Medicaid, what fiscal hawks have to say about that, and how the SALT issue still threatens the entire reconciliation package. After weighi…

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Simon Cowell - ‘I often think: what gives me the right to judge people?’ 1:01:58

2M ago1:01:58

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Simon Cowell has built an entertainment empire on his ability to say exactly what he thinks and an uncanny ability to judge the public mood. From launching Pop Idol in 2001, The X Factor in 2004 and the cultural behemoth Britain’s Got Talent in 2007, he has been at the helm of primetime around the world for over a quarter of a century. His TV shows…

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The Biggest Hurdle: Medicaid 101 Feat. Jonathan Burks 47:52

2M ago47:52

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With key markups delayed and internal GOP debates spilling into public view, hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller discuss the state of the “one, big, beautiful bill” – and if it will get passed at all. Then, Jonathan Burks, Executive Vice President of Economic and Health Policy at the Bipartisan Policy Center and former Chief of Staff to Speaker …

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Celeste Barber: the FUNNIEST woman on the internet 53:37

2M ago53:37

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My guest today has been an integral part of my feminist awakening. Celeste Barber’s instagram posts - which parody the unattainable standards of the fashion and beauty industry - are both hilarious and revolutionary. Her work has helped a generation of women to feel better about their bodies - and made her a star in the process. (Plus she’s been bl…

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The Reconciliation Rubber Meets the Road 35:08

2M ago35:08

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After a two-week recess, Members of Congress are returning to a packed schedule of reconciliation markups – but with deadlines already slipping, what kind of progress can the GOP make? Hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller discuss the path ahead, including timing, potential pitfalls and if moderates will stand firm in defense of Medicaid. Plus, a …

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Faith that Grows Beyond Sunday Christianity Ft. Lorenzo Miller 1:04:15

2M ago1:04:15

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In this episode, Lorenzo shares how his faith grew beyond Sunday Christianity. He talks about what it looks like to trust God throughout the day, not just in church. From his daily prayer routine to how fasting, worship, and different seasons of life have shaped him, Lorenzo gives real insight into how he's becoming the man God called him to be. He…

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Jayne Anne Phillips and Viet Thanh Nguyen on Writing and War 41:01

2M ago41:01

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Jayne Anne Phillips won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for her novel, Night Watch, a vividly rendered account set in Phillips’ native West Virginia in the aftermath of the Civil War, that follows a severely wounded Union veteran, a 12-year-old girl and her traumatized mother as they struggle to heal. In this final episode of season two, she is…

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Emma Dabiri - ‘We are still so obsessed with how we look’ 45:00

2M ago45:00

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This episode of How To Fail was recorded in front of a live audience at Dublin’s Bord Gáis Energy theatre. Emma Dabiri is a broadcaster, historian, and bestselling author whose work delves into the complexities of identity, culture, and race through art history and current affairs. She's now written a number of books - culture shifting works which …

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Jonathan Eig and Yohance Lacour: New Perspectives on Stories from the Past 45:38

2M ago45:38

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Jonathan Eig won the 2024 Pulitzer in Biography for King: A Life, a revelatory book on Martin Luther King Jr. that draws on new sources to enrich our understanding of the civil rights leader’s life. When Eig heard the 2024 Pulitzer-win for Audio Reporting, You Didn’t See Nothin, he knew he had to talk with the podcast host, Yohance Lacour of the In…

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Sally Phillips - ‘I saw Colin Firth and thought - he’s mine!’ 52:20

2M ago52:20

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This episode of How To Fail was recorded in front of a live audience at London’s Barbican Theatre. Sally Phillips has appeared in a string of the most influential and hilarious comedy series of all time - from Smack The Pony, Miranda, The Thick of It and Veep. Not forgetting, of course, her star turn as Bridget Jones’s best friend, Shazza, in the h…

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Who Am I?: Finding My Identity in Christ 58:47

2M ago58:47

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In this episode, Jonathan and Joshua explore what it means to find one's identity in Christ—not what culture says, not what one's past says, but what God says. This one’s not surface-level. You’re gonna need your Bible out because we’re getting locked in. From scripture to real-life moments, we show how to stand firm in who God created you to be. I…

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Hannah Dreier, Iván Valencia, and Gregory Bull: To the Border and Beyond 48:50

2M ago48:50

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In 2023, a record breaking number of migrants braved the harrowing journey to the U.S./Mexico border in hopes of being granted asylum in America. In this episode, we hear from three Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists who covered different stages of this experience. First, we hear from two photojournalist staff contributors to Associated Press’ 2024…

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Mae Martin - 'Everything I do is about proving those high school bullies wrong.' 53:01

3M ago53:01

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Over on Failing with Friends this week, Mae Martin talks about self-care, how to stop pushing people away and we tackle a listener’s failure to be messy in their twenties. To hear Mae Martin's brilliant advice, join our community of subscribers: https://howtofail.supportingcast.fm/#content Canadian comedian, writer, producer and singer/songwriter M…

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Budget Battles & Backlash 37:48

3M ago37:48

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All are eyes are on the House of Representatives (again). Hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller discuss the fallout from the Senate passing the budget resolution and gauge its chances in the House. Can Speaker Johnson quell the rising complaints among the Republican Conference and keep the reconciliation process moving forward? Plus, after days of…

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Trina Reynolds-Tyler and Sarah Conway on Going Beyond the Data 42:15

3M ago42:15

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Journalists Sarah Conway, formerly of City Bureau, and Trina Reynolds-Tyler of the Invisible Institute won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize in Local Reporting for Missing in Chicago, an investigation into how the Chicago Police Department has been handling missing person cases for Black girls and women. They’re joined by Salamishah Tillet, a Pulitzer-prize …

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Jonathan Van Ness - 'I was one wrong thing away from losing everything' 50:13

3M ago50:13

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Over on Failing with Friends this week, JVN and I get into relationship therapy and the perfect length of shorts on a man. To hear JVN tackling your failures, join our community of subscribers here: https://howtofail.supportingcast.fm/#content Jonathan Van Ness, one fifth of Netflix’s hit show Queer Eye, three-times New York Times bestseller, podca…

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Another Make or Break Week for the GOP Feat. Laura Weiss 43:05

3M ago43:05

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It is another make or break week for Congressional Republicans as the Senate tees up a vote on a budget resolution. Hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller are joined by Punchbowl News’ Laura Weiss to answer some big questions about the reconciliation debate. Is the new timeline feasible? How will the two chambers handle different budget instruction…

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Finding a Mentor and the Points of Having One Ft. Ron Jacobs "OG" 1:01:30

3M ago1:01:30

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In this episode, we’re diving deep with Ron Jacobs, aka OG, on the power of mentorship. From spiritual growth to navigating life as young adults, OG breaks down why having a mentor is essential and how the right guidance can shape your journey. He gives us real lessons, practical pointers, and straight-up wisdom to help us evolve. If you’ve ever wo…

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Sanaz Toossi and Lynn Nottage: The Politics of Playwriting 46:30

3M ago46:30

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Sanaz Toossi won the 2023 Pulitzer in Drama for her play, English, a powerful play about four Iranian adults preparing for an English language exam and grappling with how learning a new language may alter their identities and represent a new life. Sanaz takes us behind the scenes as she and her cast and crew prepare to open English on Broadway. The…

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How To Date: BONUS EPISODE - Your dating questions answered… 41:49

3M ago41:49

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For this bonus episode, Elizabeth and Mel open up the post bag to answer the burning questions YOU have when it comes to dating… And, let’s just say, we cover A LOT of ground. After you’ve listened, you can get all the resources and worksheets discussed at www.thepodclass.co.uk Mel and Elizabeth are on a mission to revolutionise the world of dating…

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Sam Ryder - ‘Fame is like giving a dog a treat every single day. You get used to it.’ 56:13

3M ago56:13

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Over on Failing with Friends - Sam Ryder talks about panic attacks, how to forgive, and (in a How To Fail first) why he likes to cut his toenails outdoors. To hear Sam tackling your failures join our community of subscribers here: https://howtofail.supportingcast.fm/#content Sam Ryder is a British singer-songwriter who started posting covers on Tik…

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Reconciliation Heats up and Democrats Melt Down, Feat. Liam Donovan 57:23

3M ago57:23

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The House and Senate return following the passage of a CR, and the next thing on the table is a return to budget reconciliation negotiations. Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller are joined by Liam Donovan, senior political strategist at Bracewell, to talk about where discussions stand, what obstacles remain, and how long this thing may take. Plus what…

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Justin Chang and Joe Morgenstern on Cinevangalism 47:13

3M ago47:13

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Now a film critic for The New Yorker, Justin Chang won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize in Criticism for film reviews he wrote for the Los Angeles Times. Joe Morgenstern has been reviewing films since 1959 and won 2005 Pulitzer in Criticism for weekly reviews he published at The Wall Street Journal. On this episode, Justin and Joe meet in LA’s historic Egyp…

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How To Date: The most important relationship you’ll ever have 59:48

3M ago59:48

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For the final episode of How To Date (sob!) Mel and Elizabeth look at the most important relationships any of us can have in our lives: the one with ourselves. We unpack what this means in practical terms. How do we nurture a healthy sense of self-respect - and why can this sometimes feel so challenging? How can we ensure interdependence rather tha…

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Olivia Attwood - ‘It’s either vodka and a gay club until 5am, or hyperbaric oxygen’ 51:48

3M ago51:48

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Olivia Attwood first appeared on our TV screens in 2017 as a contestant in the third series of Love Island, and instantly became a star due to her dry humour and gobby relatability. You might also know her as a regular panellist on Loose Women or from her hit documentaries for ITV. Last year, she launched her podcast, Olivia Attwood’s So Wrong It’s…

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Faith in Chaos: Finding God in your Twenties 46:34

3M ago46:34

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In this episode , Jonathan and Josh delve into the importance of staying on course and maintaining strong faith through all obstacles. They share personal stories about the struggles they faced in their early twenties, emphasizing that relying on God is the only way to navigate these challenging times correctly. The conversation highlights the sign…

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The Staff of Lookout Santa Cruz: The People vs. the Storms 30:41

3M ago30:41

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In 2023, California’s Santa Cruz County was hit with nine atmospheric rivers that caused widespread displacement and devastation. During this period, the six reporters on staff at Lookout Santa Cruz – a roughly two-year old digital news outlet – stretched themselves thin providing in-depth coverage of the region’s most vulnerable communities. Their…

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How To Date: How to cope with heartbreak and rejection 46:43

3M ago46:43

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Elizabeth and Mel face one of the most challenging parts of dating: heartbreak and rejection. We are joined by life coach and author Michelle Elman who went through a devastating, public break-up after being notified via an Instagram DM that her fiance of 24-hours had been cheating on her. Michelle, Mel and Elizabeth explore the impact an experienc…

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Erin Doherty - ‘Lean Into Your Truth’ 48:41

4M ago48:41

48:41

To hear more of Erin offering advice on listener failures, join our community of subscribers here: https://howtofail.supportingcast.fm/#content Erin Doherty’s big break came playing Princess Anne in The Crown. She’s now back on our screens as Mary Carr, the leader of a real-life Victorian female crime gang, in A Thousand Blows (written by Peaky Bli…

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Will Republicans Avoid a Shutdown? Feat. Nicholas Wu 49:28

4M ago49:28

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With government funding set to run out in a matter of days, Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller are joined by POLITICO congressional reporter Nicholas Wu to assess the shutdown state-of-play. They discuss if Speaker Johnson can muster the votes for a CR, the differing strategies of House and Senate Democrats, and what the censure of Al Green portends …

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Vladimir Kara-Murza: Russian Imprisonment and Fighting for Democracy 53:59

4M ago53:59

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Vladimir Kara-Murza won the 2024 Pulitzer in Commentary for opinion columns he wrote from solitary confinement in a Siberian prison. He and 2004 winner and Pulitzer Board member Anne Applebaum discuss how he published columns while imprisoned, what it was like being released in the largest US-Russia prisoner exchange since the Cold War, and why he …

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How To Date: Taking it to the next level 51:15

4M ago51:15

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Things are going well… So Elizabeth and Mel are taking it to the next level where they are getting just that little bit more serious. In this episode, Mel and Elizabeth look at exclusivity and commitment and what it takes to build a strong foundation for a lasting relationship. Plus: how a partner’s past plays into your future together. After you’v…

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Gugu Mbatha-Raw - ‘Have I ever worked with an awful co-star? Maybe one or two’ 49:02

4M ago49:02

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Friendship advice: ‘Are you a radiator or a drain?’ To hear more from Gugu tackling your failures join our community of subscribers here: https://howtofail.supportingcast.fm/#content Gugu Mbatha-Raw is an actor who firmly resists typecasting: her West End debut was as Ophelia in Hamlet; while on-screen she has tackled everything from Belle, to a vi…

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Congress Welcomes the Trump Show Feat. Chad Pergram of Fox News 1:10:37

4M ago1:10:37

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Before President Trump addresses a Joint Session of Congress, Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller discuss the outlook for his agenda: What are the next steps for reconciliation? Can the Senate make the budget math work? And will a government shutdown get in the way? Then, Seven Letter’s Mike Ricci joins the show to talk about State of the Union respon…

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Pulitzer on the Road Season 2 Trailer 2:12

4M ago2:12

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The Pulitzer on the Road podcast is back for season two! What does it take to win a Pulitzer Prize? In each episode, we’ll hear winners in conversation with one another, sharing stories behind their prize-winning work. This packed season features conversations between journalists and historians Vladimir Kara-Murza and Anne Applebaum, novelists Jayn…

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