Best Will We Ever Get To Mars Podcasts (2025)

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Audio long read: How to speak to a vaccine sceptic — research reveals what works 16:13

7h ago16:13

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Questions and doubts about vaccines are on the rise worldwide and public-health specialists worry that these trends could worsen. But while the shift in public attitudes towards immunizations can leave scientists, physicians and many others feeling disheartened, a surge of research on vaccine hesitancy is starting to offer ways to address the issue…

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3D-printed fake wasps help explain bad animal mimicry 27:19

2d ago27:19

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In this episode: 00:45 Why animals evolve to be imperfect mimics Many harmless animals mimic dangerous ones to avoid being eaten, but often this fakery is inaccurate. To help explain why evolution sometimes favours imperfect mimicry, a team 3D printed a range of imaginary insects. The novel creatures were designed to mimic wasps with varying degree…

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Are Sanctions An Effective Policy Tool? 53:15

5d ago53:15

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Open to Debate, in partnership with the Human Rights Foundation and the Oslo Freedom Forum, is examining a strategy employed by many countries to respond to aggressive or authoritarian regimes. In recent years, these have been levied against countries such as Russia, Venezuela, and Iran, which have ranged from freezing assets and trade bans to trav…

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Buck Brief - Will Mamdani the Commie Get Sent Home to Mommy? 11:52

6d ago11:52

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Will New Yorkers finally say no to Mamdani the Commie? Buck dives into the dangerous rise of socialist radicals like Zohran Mamdani, whose far-left agenda threatens to turn New York into a case study in failure. From tax hikes and collapsing public services to soft-on-crime lunacy and anti-capitalist dogma, Buck breaks down why Mamdani’s vision spe…

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Not Even Close to World War 3 20:37

12d ago20:37

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Everyone yelling "World War III" needs to calm down. Buck Sexton is joined by national security expert Steve Yates to break down what’s really going on in the Middle East. Iran’s proxies are weaker than ever, Trump’s foreign policy is delivering results, and the people are screaming “ceasefire” before Israel could even fight back? Plus: What Israel…

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Is AI watching you? The hidden links between research and surveillance 31:30

12d ago31:30

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We’d like to learn more about our listeners, please help us out by filling in this short survey. In this episode: 00:45 Is AI-research being co-opted to keep track of people? A significant amount of research in the AI field of computer vision is being used to analyse humans in ways that support the development of surveillance technologies, accordin…

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Is Trump's America a Reliable Ally? 53:15

13d ago53:15

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Under President Trump, America’s role on the global stage is being redefined — but can other countries trust its allyship under his leadership? Critics argue his transactional approach and threats to abandon allies undermine trust and force nations to reconsider their security. Supporters counter that demanding more from partners is “tough love” th…

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Flight simulator for moths reveals they navigate by starlight 30:37

19d ago30:37

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We’d like to learn more about our listeners, please help us out by filling in this short survey. In this episode: 00:45 The tiny moths that use the stars to navigate Bogong moths use the stars to help them navigate during their enormous migration across Australia, according to new research. Every year, billions of these nocturnal moths travel up to…

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Free Speech in the Trump 2.0 Era 51:15

20d ago51:15

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The new Trump presidency has led to pressure on the First Amendment, and the lines between free expression and political enforcement are blurring. Those who say speech is now freer argue that his actions are restoring viewpoint diversity. Those who argue it’s more restricted argue it’s a crackdown on speech that doesn’t align with the administratio…

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BONUS RELEASE: Can America and Its Allies Tolerate A Nuclear Iran, or Is It Time to Stop Them Now? 54:02

24d ago54:02

54:02

In light of today's breaking news—Israel’s targeted airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities, and Iran's retaliation—we are re-releasing our episode that confronts one of the most urgent questions of our time. Originally aired in January 2025, this debate has only grown more relevant, with our two experts offering insights critical for…

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Hundreds of physicists on a remote island: we visit the ultimate quantum party 9:07

24d ago9:07

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According to legend, physicist Werner Heisenberg formulated the mathematics behind quantum mechanics in 1925 while on a restorative trip to the remote North Sea island of Heligoland. To celebrate the centenary of this event, several hundred researchers have descended on the island to take part in a conference on all things quantum physics. Nature r…

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This stretchy neural implant grows with an axolotl's brain 36:55

26d ago36:55

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00:45 A flexible neural-implant that grows with the brain Researchers have developed a soft electronic implant that can measure brain activity of amphibian embryos as they develop. Understanding the neural activity of developing brains is a key aim for neuroscientists, but conventional, rigid probes can damage growing brains. To overcome this, a te…

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Buck Brief - Maniacs Rage in Los Angeles as Trump Enforces the Law 15:13

26d ago15:13

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Buck breaks down the wild scene that unfolded in Los Angeles as illegal immigration advocates took to the streets, and how federal law enforcement, backed by Trump’s firm stance on sovereignty and border control, shut it down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Premiere Networks

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Trump's Russia Policies: Return to Normalcy or Defeat for America? 53:15

27d ago53:15

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As he did in this first presidential term, President Trump has continued to signal closer alignment with Vladimir Putin. This included a tense February Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, where he claimed Ukraine was responsible for the war. The U.S. also joined Russia in voting against a UN resolution condemning Russi…

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Buck Brief - Has Elon Bigly Betrayed Trump? 15:36

1M ago15:36

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The bromance is officially over. Buck Sexton is joined by GOP strategist Katie Zacharia to unpack the sudden and explosive rift between Donald Trump and Elon Musk. From accusations flying on X to questions about loyalty, power, and political strategy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Trump wants to put humans on Mars: what scientists think of the plan 11:47

1M ago11:47

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In this Podcast Extra, we examine President Donald Trump's calls for NASA to land humans on Mars. Although the White House has proposed spending some US$1 billion in 2026 on Mars plans, critics say the final cost will likely be hundreds of billions of dollars spread over a number of years. This call comes amidst plans to drastically reduce NASA's f…

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Buck Brief - Trump Will and Should Win on the Big Beautiful Bill 22:35

1M ago22:35

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Is Trump’s “big beautiful bill” actually worth supporting? Inez Stepman of the Independent Women’s Forum joins to break it all down, from the immigration wins and tax cuts to the surprising reforms in higher education. While some conservatives like Rand Paul and Elon Musk are sounding the alarm over deficit concerns, Inez makes the case for why thi…

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Male mice can grow female organs — if their mothers lack iron 30:08

1M ago30:08

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00:45 Iron’s role in mice sex determination Iron deficiency in mice mothers can sometimes result in their offspring developing female sex organs despite having male sex genes, according to new research. While genetics has been thought to be the primary factor in determining offspring sex in mammals, the new work shows that a lack of iron disrupts a…

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Buck Brief - California Lets Dude Become Women's Track Champion 12:20

1M ago12:20

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Buck is joined by Paula Scanlan, former NCAA swimmer and teammate of Lia Thomas, to expose how women's sports are being undermined. Paula shares her personal experience in the locker room, the threats she faced for speaking out, and why she believes Title IX is being violated. Buck and Paula also react to the controversy out of Clovis, California, …

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Buck Brief - Illegal Alien Terrorists Are Here Because of Biden 18:03

1M ago18:03

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What does Ukraine's bold drone strike on Russian strategic bombers mean for the future of the war and America’s role in it? Buck Sexton is joined by Josiah Lippincott, former Marine and Hillsdale College PhD candidate, for a hard-hitting conversation on the deeper implications of this escalation. Josiah argues that U.S. involvement in Ukraine has b…

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Audio long read: Three ways to cool Earth by pulling carbon from the sky 15:59

1M ago15:59

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With the world looking likely to blow past the temperature targets laid out in the 2015 Paris climate agreement, a growing number of voices are saying that carbon removal technologies will be necessary if humanity is to achieve its long-term climate goals. If these approaches succeed, they could help nations and corporations to meet their climate c…

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Buck Brief - Is Michelle Obama the Most Overrated Person Ever? 22:57

1M ago22:57

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Is Michelle Obama the most overrated person of our time? Author and commentator Peachy Keenan joins the show to weigh in. From Michelle’s floundering podcast to the performative nature of progressive book collections, we break down the media machine propping up the Obamas, and why fewer people are tuning in. Peachy, author of Domestic Extremist, of…

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AI linked to boom in biomedical papers, infrared contact lenses, and is Earth's core leaking? 20:11

1M ago20:11

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00:33 Was a boom in papers driven by AI? A spike in papers formulaically analysing a public data set has sparked worries that AI is being used to generate low quality and potentially misleading analyses. Nature: AI linked to explosion of low-quality biomedical research papers 08:07 Lenses that give humans infrared vision Researchers in China have c…

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Think Twice: Original Sin with Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson 1:11:19

1M ago1:11:19

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Coming off the long weekend, an early release of this week's episode: The first 2024 presidential debate was a turning point in President Biden’s candidacy. In this episode, moderator-in-chief John Donvan and chief content officer Lia Matthow sit down with CNN anchor Jake Tapper and Axios’s Alex Thompson to discuss the book that has Washington buzz…

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Is Trump Good for Israel? 53:15

2M ago53:15

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With Trump’s return to office, some have high hopes for his relationship with Israel. But amid the Gaza war, will his policies help? Those arguing “yes” say Trump has given Israel unprecedented backing and would continue shifting U.S. policy in favor of Israeli sovereignty and security. Those arguing “no” are concerned that his policies would resul…

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Buck Brief - Why a Free Palestine Lunatic Murdered Two Jews 20:24

2M ago20:24

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Two young Israeli staffers, a couple in love and on the verge of engagement, were brutally gunned down outside the Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. Why? Buck Sexton breaks down the horrifying truth behind this act of terrorism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Premiere Networks

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Buck Brief - The Biden Cover-Up Keeps Getting Worse 17:23

2M ago17:23

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Is the Jake Tapper “apology tour” really about apologizing or is it a last-ditch effort to save face after years of ignoring what conservative media had long reported? Buck Sexton is joined by Ashley Brasfield of The Daily Caller and Right Side Broadcasting Network to break down Tapper’s sudden about-face on President Biden’s mental and physical co…

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These malaria drugs treat the mosquitos — not the people 31:40

2M ago31:40

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00:45 Treating mosquitoes for malaria Researchers have developed two compounds that can kill malaria-causing parasites within mosquitoes, an approach they hope could help reduce transmission of the disease. The team showed that these compounds can be embedded into the plastics used to make bed nets, providing an alternative to insecticide-based mal…

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The Biggest Boost to the Greatest Economy Ever 15:25

2M ago15:25

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White House Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Steve Myron joins to break down the details behind the so-called “big, beautiful bill” touted by President Trump. Myron outlines how the legislation extends the 2017 tax cuts, avoiding what would be the largest tax hike in American history if allowed to expire. He explains how the bill will lower ta…

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Buck Brief - Now We Know the Full Plan to Cheat Kamala into the Presidency 17:54

2M ago17:54

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Former President Joe Biden is battling advanced prostate cancer that has spread to the bone—raising serious questions about what the White House knew and when. Buck Sexton breaks down how Biden's health issues may have been deliberately hidden from the American public, just like his cognitive decline. Were Democrats planning to keep him in office j…

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Buck Brief - It’s Time for a “Biden Dementia Lies” Commission 14:54

2M ago14:54

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Buck Sexton is joined by conservative commentator Camryn Kinsey to break down the media's growing reckoning with its role in covering up President Biden's cognitive decline. As reports and insider accounts begin to surface, Camryn shares her perspective on what she calls one of the biggest political cover-ups in modern history. From CNN’s sudden pi…

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Can the U.S. Outpace China in AI Through Chip Controls? 53:15

2M ago53:15

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The AI revolution is underway, and the U.S. and China are racing to the top. At the heart of this competition are semiconductors—especially advanced GPUs that power everything from natural language processing to autonomous weapons. The U.S. is betting that export controls can help check China’s technological ambitions. But will this containment str…

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Buck Brief - Will The Media Pull off The Biggest Biden Gaslighting of All Time? 17:53

2M ago17:53

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Buck Sexton is joined by Sean Davis to break down the media’s attempted gaslighting over Biden’s cognitive decline. They expose journalists like Jake Tapper for playing dumb now that Biden’s out, despite years of covering for him. Buck and Sean argue the media knew the truth all along and only turned on Biden once he was no longer useful. Never mis…

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Buck Brief - Is America's Immigration Policy Anti-White? 21:42

2M ago21:42

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Why is the media suddenly skeptical of refugees—when they're white? Buck Sexton is joined by Jeremy Carl, author of The Unprotected Class: How Anti-White Racism is Tearing America Apart, to expose the double standards in mainstream media coverage of South African refugees. They break down the facts behind the persecution of Afrikaner farmers, the s…

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How to transport antimatter — stick it on the back of a van 30:31

2M ago30:31

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00:46 An antimatter delivery van takes its first road trip Researchers have developed a portable antimatter containment device and tested it by putting it in a truck and driving it around CERN. Their system could represent a big step forward in efforts to take particles made at CERN’s ‘antimatter factory’ and transport them to other labs, something…

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NSF terminates huge number of grants and stops awarding new ones 11:15

2M ago11:15

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In this Podcast Extra, we examine recent developments US National Science Foundation, which has seen significant numbers of research grants terminated. In addition, there have been freezes on funding for new grants and any additional money to existing ones. We also discuss US President Donald Trump’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2026, which call…

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Buck Brief - Could This Be the Biggest Biden Scandal Yet? 21:24

2M ago21:24

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OAN’s Pentagon correspondent Gabrielle Cuccia joins Buck Sexton to break down the unexplained use of Biden’s autopen to sign executive orders, the $1 trillion defense budget, and where that money is really going. Plus, they discuss the two Navy jets lost from the USS Truman—and why that matters. Never miss a moment from Buck by subscribing to the B…

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Trump’s First 100 Days: The Economic Agenda 53:15

2M ago53:15

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The first 100 days of President Trump’s second term have come with a wide range of changes for the nation’s economy and global supply chains. Could these changes lead to a more prosperous America, or hardship for individuals and businesses? In partnership with Bloomberg, five renowned economists look at President Trump’s economic agenda during his …

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Buck Brief - Is Trump Foe Tish James Finished? 16:32

2M ago16:32

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Former CIA officer and host of The Wright Report, Bryan Dean Wright, joins Buck to dig into the Letitia James saga. Together, they trade war stories from the intel world and make the case that the deep state isn’t a conspiracy theory—it’s real, deeply entrenched, and finally being exposed. Never miss a moment from Buck by subscribing to the Buck Se…

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Herring population loses migration 'memory' after heavy fishing 37:34

2M ago37:34

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00:46 How fishing activity altered the migration pattern of Herring Selective fishing of older herring has resulted in a large shift in the migration pattern of these fish, according to new research. For years, herring have visited sites on the south coast of Norway to spawn, but in 2020 a rapid shift was seen, with the fish instead visiting areas …

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Buck Brief - Trump's Old Nemesis Done For or Coming Back? 18:22

2M ago18:22

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Is Kamala Harris eyeing the California governor’s mansion as her next political move—and a potential springboard back onto the national stage? Buck Sexton is joined by California GOP delegate Elizabeth Barcohana to break down the chatter surrounding Kamala’s post-2024 plans. They dive into her shaky statewide election history, Gavin Newsom’s role i…

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Buck Brief - Will This Major Terror Group Be Totally Eradicated? 20:41

2M ago20:41

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Buck Sexton is joined by Dovid Efune, publisher of The New York Sun, to break down the latest developments in Israel’s war against Hamas. With reports that Israel may fully occupy Gaza if no ceasefire or hostage deal is reached, Dovid explains the historical context, Israel’s strategic goals, and what a post-Hamas Gaza could look like. They also tu…

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Buck Brief - Did the Media Get Their First Trump Cabinet Scalp? 13:19

2M ago13:19

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The media tried to claim a Trump cabinet scalp—but did they succeed? Buck breaks down what really happened with National Security Advisor Mike Waltz’s reassignment to U.S. Ambassador to the UN, why it’s not the firing the media hoped for, and what it signals about the upgraded staffing and discipline of the current Trump team. He also dives into de…

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Think Twice: The Stoic Capitalist with Robert Rosenkranz 53:15

2M ago53:15

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From modest beginnings to a distinguished career, Robert Rosenkranz, the chairman of Delphi Capital Management and founder of Open to Debate, has used Stoic wisdom to navigate challenges, innovations, and business relationships. In this conversation, John Donvan speaks with Rosenkranz about his new book, “The Stoic Capitalist: Advice for the Except…

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Buck Brief - Have We Seen Trump's Best 100 Days? 13:11

2M ago13:11

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Is this the strongest start to a presidential term in modern history? Buck Sexton dives deep into President Trump's first 100 days, arguing it may be his most effective stretch yet. From securing the southern border and signing pivotal executive orders to tackling trade with China and issuing key pardons, Buck outlines why he gives Trump an "A." Pl…

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The dismantling of US science: can it survive Trump 2.0? 27:52

2M ago27:52

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In this episode: 00:46 What will be left of US science after Trump 2.0? 100 days into his term, President Donald Trump and his administration have already caused the biggest shakeup in modern scientific history, slashing funding, bringing large swathes of US research to a standstill and halting many clinical trials. But many fear these actions are …

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Should the U.S. Decouple from China? 53:15

2M ago53:15

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For decades, China has been central for global supply chains and a primary U.S. trade partner, but as China’s influence grows, should the U.S. cut economic ties, or stay engaged? Those in favor of decoupling say it is vital for protecting national security and reducing reliance on China’s supply chains. Those against decoupling argue doing so would…

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Buck Brief - Will Trump Drop the Hammer on Putin? with Erin Maguire 12:39

2M ago12:39

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Buck Sexton is joined by GOP strategist and former Trump 2020 comms director Erin Maguire to unpack the chaos and headlines from Trump World. From Putin’s aggression in Ukraine to the media’s obsession with painting Trump as soft on Russia. Plus: Inside the West Wing—how the Trump administration’s media strategy is flipping the script on legacy out…

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Audio long read: Do smartphones and social media really harm teens’ mental health? 17:33

2M ago17:33

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Research shows that, over the past two decades, rates of mental illness have been increasing in adolescents in many countries. While some scientists point to soaring use of smartphones and social media as a key driver for this trend, others say the evidence does not show a large effect of these technologies on teenagers’ psychological health. At th…

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Buck Brief - Pentagon Headhunting and Trump Tariff Throwdowns 14:26

2M ago14:26

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What’s the real story behind the rumors swirling around the Secretary of Defense? Buck Sexton breaks down the media’s failed takedown attempt of Pete Hegseth, why the left is obsessed with removing him, and what’s truly going on inside the Pentagon. From internal debates on Iran to national security leaks and the war on DEI, Buck shares insights yo…

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