Best Too Far Thompson Podcasts (2025)

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249 | God, Can we Chat? How to Ask God Hard Questions Without Abandoning your Faith w/ Author Niki Hardy 39:10

1d ago39:10

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Ever felt like your faith was hanging by a thread—but you were too afraid to say it out loud? In this episode, I sit down with author, speaker, and spiritual guide Niki Hardy to talk about her newest book, God, Can We Chat?, and the freedom we find when we stop pretending everything’s fine and bring our real questions to God. After walking through …

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Trump Targets School JUST Outside Boston 58:33

1d ago58:33

58:33

Jon, Lovett, Tommy, and Dan talk about the administration's attempt to bar Harvard from enrolling international students and other new Trump threats, including possible sweeping tariffs on the EU and Apple products. The guys answer your questions on everything from the future of Democratic leadership and why some Senate Democrats keep voting with T…

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Did Republicans Just Lose the House? 1:16:42

5d ago1:16:42

1:16:42

In the middle of the night, the House narrowly passes Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," a witch's brew of tax cuts for the wealthiest and benefit cuts for the neediest, sending it on to the Senate. Jon and Dan talk about what Democrats can do to stop the bill—and the upside of Republicans passing something so massively unpopular, Trump's "white genocid…

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248 | Desperate Woman Seeks Friends: Why Adult Friendships Are Hard and How to Overcome the Struggle w/Author Kristen Strong 40:02

8d ago40:02

40:02

Motherhood is full of joy, but it can also be incredibly isolating. In this heartfelt conversation, Jenilee Samuel and author Kristen Strong dive deep into the challenges of adult friendships—especially for mothers who often feel lonely and disconnected. Kristen shares practical advice from her book, In Desperate Woman Seeks Friends, helping women …

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D.C. Reacts to Biden's Cancer News 1:09:37

8d ago1:09:37

1:09:37

President Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer—news that lands in the middle of a media cycle already consumed with questions about Biden's decline thanks to a buzzy new book and the release and of the audio from Biden's special counsel interview. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy unpack the fallout: the questions, conspiracies,…

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Why are Fundraising Texts SO Annoying? 1:11:56

10d ago1:11:56

1:11:56

Are you tired of incessant, unhinged Democratic fundraising texts and emails? Well, so are we. Tommy sits down with three experts in the party's digital fundraising space to talk about how this model became the norm, why it may be hurting Democrats more than it helps, and how that campaign — you know the one — got your cell phone number. Blue State…

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Trump's Petro-Fascist Sugar Daddies 1:33:44

12d ago1:33:44

1:33:44

On his tour of the Middle East, Trump lavishes praise on dictators—as they deposit bribes in his pocket. Republicans, in between defending Trump's jet grift, finalize more details of their "big beautiful bill," which, in addition to gutting Medicaid, now aims to cut food assistance, funding for Planned Parenthood, and Biden's clean energy tax credi…

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247 | She Survived a Tsunami by Hearing God’s Voice—How 3 Seconds of Courage Can Help You Overcome Fear Too w/ Riley Kehoe 34:56

15d ago34:56

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What would you do if a wall of water the size of a skyscraper was racing toward you? At just 10 years old, Riley Kehoe was vacationing with her family in Thailand when the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami—the deadliest in recorded history—hit without warning. What saved her life? A 3-second decision… and the voice of God. In this powerful episode, Riley s…

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Mile High Bribe Club 1:25:41

15d ago1:25:41

1:25:41

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a bribe! President Trump, just before setting off on a tour of the Gulf states, announces that he plans to accept a $400 million luxury jet from the Qatari royal family — one of the largest and most brazenly corrupt gifts ever received by an American president. House Republicans finally release details of their propo…

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Pope Save America 1:21:02

19d ago1:21:02

1:21:02

White smoke! Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American-born prelate with a surprisingly political Twitter history, dons the papal vestments as Pope Leo XIV. Trump announces a trade deal with the United Kingdom and swaps out two key nominees for MAGA (and MAHA) favorites: tree-loving influencer Casey Means for Surgeon General, and Fox News’s Jeanine Pirr…

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246 | Godwinks for Moms: How to Spot the Divine Messages You’re Missing in Your Daily Life w/ Hollywood Legends SQuire Rushnell & Louise DuArt 54:58

22d ago54:58

54:58

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with SQuire Rushnell and his precious wife Louise DuArt, the dynamic duo behind the bestselling Godwinks series, including their latest book, Godwinks for Moms. We dive deep into the concept of "Godwinks"—those divine, life-changing moments that often feel like coincidences, but are actually signs of God's pres…

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Trump's Trade War Hits Hollywood 1:30:26

22d ago1:30:26

1:30:26

Donald Trump turns his attention westward, announcing new tariffs on any and all movies "produced in foreign lands" and pledging to reopen Alcatraz. In a long Meet the Press interview, the president admits that a recession would be "okay," defers to his lawyers when asked about his duty to uphold the Constitution, and doubles down on his message th…

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Has the Media Surrendered to Trump? (feat. Chuck Todd) 1:14:49

24d ago1:14:49

1:14:49

Chuck Todd, former moderator of Meet the Press and host of The Chuck ToddCast, joins Dan to assess how the news media has responded to Trump 2.0. His read? Not great. He and Dan lament cable news' tired playbook, discuss Craigslist's indirect role in electing Donald Trump, and question whether broadcast news may be in the early stages of a kleptocr…

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Trump's War on Your Kids' Toys 1:24:57

26d ago1:24:57

1:24:57

Trump kicks off a new war on Christmas—this time as part of a broader assault on the U.S. economy and consumers. Meanwhile, in the first White House shakeup of his second term, Trump announces that Signal-happy National Security Adviser Mike Waltz is out, and Marco Rubio is in (at least on a temporary basis). Jon and Dan discuss why Trump made the …

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245 | High-Functioning Fatigue: 5 Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore w/ Nutritionist & Health Coach Michelle McCoy 45:01

29d ago45:01

45:01

Have you been running on empty — but somehow still getting everything done and wondering what's wrong with your body? You're not alone. In this powerful episode, I sit down with holistic health coach Michelle McCoy to dive into the hidden epidemic of high-functioning fatigue — especially among women approaching midlife. We unpack why conventional m…

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100 Perfect Days 1:33:34

29d ago1:33:34

1:33:34

The good news: Trump's second term has already hit historic levels of unpopularity. The bad news: we're still only 100 days into it. The White House marks this milestone by bragging about its record on immigration and defending the arrest of a Wisconsin judge and the deportation of three very young American citizens, ages 2, 4, and 7. Jon, Lovett, …

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Elon Gets DOGE'd 1:12:30

1M ago1:12:30

1:12:30

As Tesla's losses mount, Elon Musk promises to step away from his work at DOGE and focus on his flailing car company. Trump and his top advisers flip-flop on China tariffs, even as Trump steers more cash into his own pocket by raffling off White House access to the top investors in his memecoin. Exclusive new polling shows Trump's weaknesses on imm…

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Ep. 70: Singer and Multi-Instrumentalist Emma-Jean Thackray on Owning Her Inner Weirdo 14:41

1M ago14:41

14:41

Singer, composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Emma-Jean Thackray joins Chrystal Genesis to talk about her new album, Weirdo, an ambitious, deeply personal project written, performed, produced, mixed, and arranged entirely by Emma-Jean in her South London flat. In this episode, they discuss how grief, neurodivergence, and resilience shaped t…

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244 | Pain-Free Birth? How to Experience God’s Glory for a Supernatural Childbirth w/ Janet Mills 55:03

1M ago55:03

55:03

What if childbirth didn’t have to be full of fear, pain, or trauma? In this powerful and faith-filled episode, Jenilee sits down with Janet Mills, author of Childbirth in the Glory and wife of Joshua Mills, to unpack what it looks like to experience God’s glory in the birthing room. From personal testimonies of pain-free births to partnering with h…

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Trump's Justices Turn On Him 1:17:01

1M ago1:17:01

1:17:01

The Supreme Court hits pause on Alien Enemies Act deportations—for now—and some MAGA diehards advocate for Trump to simply ignore the court. Pete Hegseth stars in the Signalgate sequel, reportedly using his personal phone to share top secret information with his wife, brother, and lawyer—with more bombshell reports to come, according to a former Pe…

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Sarah McBride's Challenge to Democrats 1:12:30

1M ago1:12:30

1:12:30

Rep. Sarah McBride has found herself the target of GOP attacks since taking office in January. They've barred her from restrooms and misgendered her in Congressional hearings, but the freshman congresswoman has risen above it all. Now she's got a message for her fellow Democrats: politics only works when you win over people who disagree with you. M…

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This Is the Fight Democrats Need To Have 1:33:07

1M ago1:33:07

1:33:07

Donald Trump insists he has the right to render people to a foreign prison even though the courts say otherwise, and Democrats dig in for a critical fight. From El Salvador, Senator Chris Van Hollen briefs Dan on his effort to get answers about Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Then, Jon and Dan look at the latest targets of Trump's retribution tour, most nota…

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243 | Yes, We Can Take Back America: The Church’s Role in Reclaiming Culture & Protecting Our Kids w/ Jenny Donnelly 40:34

1M ago40:34

40:34

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Jenny Donnelly—pastor, author, and founder of Her Voice Movement and Don't Mess With Our Kids—to talk about how the Church can rise, speak up, and take back ground in the culture war that's targeting our children and families. It's not as "hard" as we think it is, but it takes vision! Jenny shares her exper…

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Will Trump Send Americans to Foreign Prisons? 1:18:09

1M ago1:18:09

1:18:09

Donald Trump and the president of El Salvador gloat about shipping migrants to a Salvadoran mega-prison, muse about sending American citizens there next, and lie about the court orders they're ignoring. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy break down what it means for the administration to ignore the Supreme Court's order to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the mess…

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Ep. 69: Style, Sound & Self-Expression w/ Musician & Artist Goya Gumbani 18:01

2M ago18:01

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Musician and artist Goya Gumbani joins Chrystal Genesis in New York’s East Village ahead of his live show to talk sound, style, Miles Davis, and his new album, Warlord of the Weejuns. In this episode, the Brooklyn-born, South London-based artist reflects on the cultural influences behind his dreamy, laid-back record, where the storytelling of New Y…

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Trump's Art of the Fold 1:38:02

2M ago1:38:02

1:38:02

Republicans go into full propaganda mode to sell Trump's reversal on tariffs as the culmination of a brilliant master strategy—until Trump himself admits it was just a reaction to the markets freaking out. Meanwhile, in one of his scariest, most authoritarian moves yet, Trump orders investigations into two former aides for the sin of criticizing hi…

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[Bonus] Geography & Moving for Friendship 11:40

2M ago11:40

11:40

Before we release the final episode of the Made for People Podcast, we’re pressing pause for something a little different. Over the past few weeks, so many of you have reached out with thoughtful reflections, personal stories, and honest questions. So instead of rushing to the finish, we’re giving you the chance to shape how this series ends. We’re…

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Just Another Orange Monday 1:22:36

2M ago1:22:36

1:22:36

As Donald Trump's insane tariffs plunge America further into a trade a war, the MAGA faithful—with a few notable exceptions—fan out to defend Dear Leader. Meanwhile, Trump says he'd love to send Americans to El Salvador's mega-prison, anti-Trump protests sweep the country, and President Obama speaks out for the first time since the inauguration. Jo…

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Michael Lewis on Bravery in Politics and Why Elon Musk Seems so "Disturbed" 1:10:23

2M ago1:10:23

1:10:23

Michael Lewis, acclaimed author of The Big Short, Moneyball and The Fifth Risk joins Lovett to discuss his most recent book, Who is Government? Lewis and his coauthors profile the civil servants whose thankless and unglamorous work prevents mines from collapsing, castaways from drowning, and rare diseases from killing people. He and Jon talk about …

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Trump's "Liberation Day" Crashes the Stock Market 1:46:50

2M ago1:46:50

1:46:50

Donald Trump's drastic new tariffs wreak havoc across the global economy, sending markets tumbling and powerful countries reconsidering their alliances—and it turns out they're based on fake math. Tommy and guest host Emma Vigeland, co-host of The Majority Report with Sam Seder, discuss how Democrats can turn Trump's disastrous "Liberation Day" int…

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