Best Life Behind The Collar Podcasts (2025)

Jim O’Grady and Thomas Brennan discuss Reveal’s episode on the Marines who fought in Fallujah, exploring how the battle’s brutality and moral injuries still haunt them 20 years later. In the Spiel, Haiti’s use of drones against gangs runs up against the oddity of international law experts declaring such violence not technically an “armed conflict.”…

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Strict Scrutiny: SCOTUS Clears the Way for Trump’s Lawlessness 51:33

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In an emergency episode, Leah, Kate, and Melissa break down today’s radical decision in Trump v. CASA, Inc., which gives this administration carte blanche to pursue its heinous agenda by curbing the judiciary’s ability to issue nationwide injunctions. Get tickets for STRICT SCRUTINY LIVE – The Bad Decisions Tour 2025! 10/4 – Chicago Learn more: htt…

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The Majority Report with Sam Seder: 3527 - How Zohran Mamdani Won; GOP’s Cruel Medicaid Cuts w/ Ryan Grim, Dr. Adam Gaffney 1:42:47

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It’s Casual Friday and Sam is still hosting solo today as Emma continues to neglect the show for her “honeymoon”. Whatever. On the program today we listen to Sen Kirsten Gilibrand (D-NY) lose her mind and spew a stream of racist sewage out of her mouth towards Zohran Mamdani. Ryan Grim joins for a wrap up of the week’s news. Subscribe to Ryan’s new…

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Changelog: Let's build something phoenix.new 1:35:31

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Our old friend Chris McCord, creator of Elixir’s Phoenix framework, tells us all about his new remote AI runtime for building Phoenix apps. Along the way, we vibe code one of my silly app ideas, calculate all the money we’re going to spend on these tools, and get existential about what it all means. Join the discussion Changelog++ members save 4 mi…

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The Bulwark Podcast: Nicholas Kristof: Gratuitous Cruelty 1:13:16

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A miracle food paste that fights malnutrition in children, that taxpayers have already paid for, is collecting dust in warehouses. Donated drugs for parasitic infections remain undistributed and are nearing their expiration dates. American-purchased ambulances sit idle because they have no gas. USAID was shut down in the name of government efficien…

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Letters from an American: June 26, 2025 12:46

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Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribeBy Heather Cox Richardson

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PLANTING SEEDS OF HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY 27:48

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Drawing from his upbringing on an Indiana farm, Sheriff Brad Burkhart’s philosophy is grounded in the idea of “planting seeds of hope and opportunity” for those incarcerated individuals under his watch in Hancock County. With over 38 years of experience in law enforcement, Sheriff Burkhart shares his journey and has seen firsthand that in correctio…

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Bell Curve: Bell Curve x Empire: Prediction Markets, Crypto’s Magnificent 7, and Stablecoin Growth | Roundup 43:51

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This crossover episode is coming to you LIVE from Permissionless! Michael, Santi, Mippo, and Jason discuss the growth of prediction markets, crypto’s own “Magnificent 7” forming, Bitcoin’s dominance, and stablecoins going mainstream. Thanks for tuning in! -- Arkham is a crypto exchange and a blockchain analytics platform. Arkham allows crypto trade…

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The Dishcast with Andrew Sullivan: Paul Elie On Crypto-Religion In Pop Culture 53:16

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Paul is a writer, an editor, and an old friend. He’s a regular contributor to The New Yorker and a senior fellow in Georgetown’s Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs. He’s the author of The Life You Save May Be Your Own and Reinventing Bach, a…

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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar: 6/27/25: Hegseth Meltdown On Iran, Gaza Ceasefire, Zohran & MORE! 1:01:50

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Krystal and Emily discuss Pete Hegseth melting down on Iran nuclear strikes, possible Gaza deal amid aid attacks, Zohran on CNN & MORE! To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…

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Bannon`s War Room: Episode 4592: Immigration, AI, And White Collar Job Elimination; Trump Addresses SCOTUS Ruling

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Episode 4592: Immigration, AI, And White Collar Job Elimination; Trump Addresses SCOTUS RulingBy WarRoom.org

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Bannon`s War Room: Episode 4591: Updates From House Intel Briefing; Major SCOTUS Rulings

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Episode 4591: Updates From House Intel Briefing; Major SCOTUS RulingsBy WarRoom.org

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FROM A WHITE COLLAR CRIME TO BECOMING A WHITE KNIGHT 27:59

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There aren’t many people who can transition from incarceration for a white-collar crime to CEO of an established educational nonprofit, but then again, Jeff Abramowitz is unlike most people you’ll ever meet. As CEO of the critically acclaimed Petey Green Program, Jeff discusses the transformative power of education for incarcerated and formerly inc…

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Big Technology Podcast: The Web’s ‘Existential’ AI Threat, OpenAI’s Microsoft Office Competitor, Tesla Robotaxi Launch 1:07:15

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Reed Albergotti is the technology editor at Semafor. He's back for our weekly discussion of the latest tech news. We cover 1) Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince says AI is disappearing the web 2) Will there be new business models that replace the current web-based models? 3) Is the AI Agent thing really happening? 4) Vibecoding riches 5) Court rules Ant…

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Practical AI: AI hot takes and debates: Autonomy 45:36

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Can AI-driven autonomy reduce harm, or does it risk dehumanizing decision-making? In this “AI Hot Takes & Debates” series episode, Daniel and Chris dive deep into the ethical crossroads of AI, autonomy, and military applications. They trade perspectives on ethics, precision, responsibility, and whether machines should ever be trusted with life-or-d…

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Volts: Reducing the climate impacts of food and farming 1:20:04

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In this episode, I chat with fellow energy nerd-turned-ag-reporter Michael Grunwald about agriculture’s climate impact. We explore the folly of biofuels, the promise of meat alternatives, and the central importance of increasing yields. While we can imagine a future of energy abundance, land is a zero-sum game — no one’s making more — so the choice…

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Money Stuff: The Podcast: Catastrophe in the Name: ETF, Trades, AI 31:39

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Matt and Katie discuss Boomer-candy ETFs, autocallables, private-credit trading, volatility laundering and Mark Zuckerberg's hiring spree. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Bloomberg

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Changelog Interviews: When vibe coding goes viral 1:11:06

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Chris Anderson joins the show. You may recognize Chris from the early days of CouchDB and Couchbase. Back when the world was just waking up to NoSQL, Chris was at the center of it all, shaping how developers think about data distribution and offline-first architecture. These days, Chris is working on Vibes.diy and Fireproof — tools that make one-sh…

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Future of Life Institute Podcast: Preparing for an AI Economy (with Daniel Susskind) 1:03:37

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On this episode, Daniel Susskind joins me to discuss disagreements between AI researchers and economists, how we can best measure AI’s economic impact, how human values can influence economic outcomes, what meaningful work will remain for humans in the future, the role of commercial incentives in AI development, and the future of education. You can…

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Ones and Tooze: New York and NATO 43:27

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In June, Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist, won the Democratic Party’s mayoral primary election in New York City, defeating a widely known establishment figure, Andrew Cuomo. If Mamdani goes onto to become mayor, what will it mean for the city's economy? Also on the show: the future of NATO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …

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Know Your Enemy: MAGA's War Over the War with Iran (w/ Curt Mills) [Teaser] 3:30

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Listen to the rest of this premium episode by subscribing at patreon.com/knowyourenemy. Donald Trump's rise in U.S. politics over the past decade has been inextricable from his "America First" foreign policy and withering criticisms of the Iraq War, nation building, and both the neoconservatism that led the Republican Party to disaster during Georg…

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Hard Fork: Hard Fork Live, Part 1: Sam Altman and Brad Lightcap of OpenAI 56:50

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The first Hard Fork Live is officially in the books, and for those who couldn’t attend, we’re playing highlights from the event in this episode and the next. This week, Mayor Daniel Lurie of San Francisco makes a surprise appearance to discuss the advice he’s receiving from tech executives during the early days of his administration, as well as how…

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The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens: Ask Nate Anything 2025 | Frankly 100 34:59

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In today’s Frankly, Nate reads and responds to questions from viewers of the channel, offering reflections on a wide range of topics from current events, balancing fear and action surrounding often existential topics, green technology, and more. By directly addressing these questions, Nate aims to further unpack some of the nuances in the complex a…

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Bankless: ROLLUP: Bitcoin Dominance Hits 66% | Circle IPO 10x | Robinhood Flips Coin? | Kalshi vs Polymarket 53:34

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This week, David and guest co-host Tom Schmidt (Dragonfly) unpack a deceptively quiet crypto market with Bitcoin dominance hitting 66% and altcoins eerily still. What meta could flip the trend? They dive into Circle’s explosive 10x IPO, Robinhood’s surprise crypto surge, and why Coinbase is finally catching up. Plus: the Kalshi vs. Polymarket drama…

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#64 How Kevin Marron Built a Blue Collar Empire! 1:01:31

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Kevin Marron is a blue-collar entrepreneur with 35+ years of experience building and scaling businesses in landscaping, gutter services, real estate, and beyond. He’s the founder of the Blue Collar Millionaire Facebook group, home to over 230,000 members learning how to grow and thrive in the home services space.…

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The Daily: The Trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs 38:26

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Last fall, the Justice Department unveiled a series of shocking allegations against Sean Combs, the music mogul known as Diddy. Prosecutors charged Mr. Combs with sex trafficking and racketeering, and for the past seven weeks, they have argued their case in a Manhattan courtroom. Ben Sisario, who has been covering the trial, explains the ins and ou…

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The Nation Podcasts: Iran Strikes and Ceasefire, Nato Ups Defense Budgets, Supreme Court Okays Government Trafficking Migrants | American Prestige 40:04

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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 25% 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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Odd Lots: Lots More on What's Going On in Iran's Markets 26:04

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Iran is a huge country with a sizable stock market. And yet, years of sanctions and other restrictions mean it’s tough to even look up its stock prices (much less invest there.) In this episode, we catch up with Maciej Wojtal, CEO and CIO of AmtelonCapital, an Amsterdam-based fund that specializes in Iranian stocks. We talk about what the past week…

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Left, Right & Center: Shouldn’t Congress have a say in US military action? 50:34

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President Trump’s decision to strike Iran has sparked debate in Congress over the executive branch’s ability to take military action without authorization. The strikes Trump ordered last week were in line with recent precedent. But some critics and supporters alike are calling for restrictions to his ability to take further action in Iran. House Sp…

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Left, Right & Center: Congress debates executive war powers after Trump decides to strike Iran 50:34

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Is it time to revisit Congress’ war powers authority? NATO makes a new commitment to defense spending. Plus, a democratic socialist could end up as NYC’s new mayor.By KCRW

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Hillsdale College Podcast Network: The Battles That Changed the Course of Western History

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Guests: Bradley Watson & Michael Walsh Host Scot Bertram talks with: Bradley Watson, associate professor of government at the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale in D.C., about progressive jurisprudence and the growing crisis of constitutionalism. And Michael Walsh, journalist and screenwriter, discusses the nature of warfare and h…

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Better Offline: Monologue: Did OpenAI Steal Another Startup's Idea? 10:51

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In this week’s monologue, Ed Zitron walks you through the murky lawsuit between OpenAI’s soon-to-be-acquired hardware wing and Iyo, a company they met with multiple times that makes a similar-sounding product with a near-identical name. Sam Altman tweets: https://x.com/sama/status/1937606794362388674 Jason Rugolo tweets: https://x.com/jasonRugolo/s…

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The Eurointelligence Podcast: What will 5% buy? 53:37

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In our latest, long-form, podcast our team discusses what will defence spending of 5% buy, whether it will make us more secure, and how it will be financed.By Wolfgang Munchau

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The Gist: Closed Schools, Closed Minds 33:38

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David Zweig, author of An Abundance of Caution: American Schools, the Virus, and a Story of Bad Decisions, discusses public health’s blind spots—and when caution became the risk. Plus, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reshapes the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel, swapping experts for skeptics and dredging up the long-debunked thimerosal panic on his way to decla…

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Bannon`s War Room: WarRoom Battleground EP 798: Intel Committee Meets For Details On Bombing Of Nuclear Facility

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WarRoom Battleground EP 798: Intel Committee Meets For Details On Bombing Of Nuclear FacilityBy WarRoom.org

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Bannon`s War Room: Episode 4590: The Big, Beautiful Budget Bill

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Episode 4590: The Big, Beautiful Budget BillBy WarRoom.org

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Lex Fridman Podcast: #473 – Iran War Debate: Nuclear Weapons, Trump, Peace, Power & the Middle East

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Debate on Iran war between Scott Horton and Mark Dubowitz. Scott Horton is the author and director of the Libertarian Institute, editorial director of Antiwar.com, host of The Scott Horton Show, and for the past three decades, a staunch critic of U.S. foreign policy and military interventionism. Mark Dubowitz is the chief executive of the Foundatio…

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Behind the News with Doug Henwood: Behind the News, 6/26/25 52:59

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Behind the News, 6/26/25 - guests: Sohrab Ahmari on Iran etc., Leigh Claire La Berge on fake work - Doug HenwoodBy Doug Henwood

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Strict Scrutiny: SCOTUS Deals Massive Blow to Health Care Access 53:14

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In this emergency episode, Melissa, Leah and Kate are joined by Alexis McGill Johnson, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood, to unpack today’s ruling in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic. They talk about what this could mean for patients and the devastating ripple effect it will have across the country. Also covered: the rest of today’…

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Letters from an American: June 25, 2025 7:42

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Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribeBy Heather Cox Richardson

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The Majority Report with Sam Seder: 3526 - Horrors Inside an ICE Detention Center, Blue Bottle Unionizes w/ Alex Sammon and Blue Bottle Union Reps 1:24:56

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It’s a No Emma Emmajority Report Thursday. Matt Binder is in the host seat today as we continue basking in Zohran Mamdani’s primary afterglow. Sam interviews features writer for Slate, Alex Sammon on his new piece about the history of an ICE detention center in a small town in Louisiana. Sam also interviews Claire Autorino and BB Young about their …

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Accidental Tech Podcast: 645: More Frosting 1:42:53

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Pre-Show: Phish & Wabbit Dave Matthews Season Allianz Ampitheater at Riverfront Belkin UltraGlass 2 Some Administrivia: 🗣️ New ATP Member’s special: ATP Movie Club: Sneakers 🗣️ Sneakers (1992) ATP Performance Shirt Inventory Sale Follow-up: Persistent icon replacement helper apps Pictogram Replacicon Tahoe beta 2 Finder icon updated! Louie Mantia t…

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The Bulwark Podcast: Michael Weiss and Jonathan Cohn: Animal House at the Pentagon 1:12:24

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Trump was so awestruck by Israel's intel infiltration and air supremacy over Iran that he just had to give himself an executive producer credit. And he's casting his appointees to help create a Hollywood ending—including using his Val Kilmer-esque SecDef to spike the success of the long-teased, "secret" military operation. At the same time, Trump i…

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Serious Trouble: One-Way Ticket to South Sudan 39:51

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More shadow docket news on this week’s show: The Supreme Court’s conservative majority blocked an order from a federal judge in Boston that had imposed due process requirements when the Trump administration tries to deport migrants to countries other than their countries of origin. As is often the case with shadow docket orders, the judges in the m…

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War on the Rocks: Introducing "The Iran Reckoning with Afshon Ostovar" 40:30

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War on the Rocks is launching a new show called "The Iran Reckoning with Afshon Ostovar." It's a members-only show but this first episode is free for all. Join us as renowned Iran scholar Afshon Ostovar takes you inside one of America's most complex and consequential adversaries. In this episode, Ryan introduces you to Afshon and his background (ab…

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