Award-winning podcast from the QI offices in which the writers of the hit BBC show discuss the best things they've found out this week. Hosted by Dan Schreiber (@schreiberland) with James Harkin (@jamesharkin), Andrew Hunter Murray (@andrewhunterm), and Anna Ptaszynski (#GetAnnaOnTwitter)
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Who decides which snacks are in your office’s vending machine? How much is a suburban elm tree worth, and to whom? How did Girl Scout Cookies become a billion-dollar business? In bite-sized episodes, journalist Zachary Crockett looks at quotidian things and finds amazing stories. To get every show in our network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, sign up for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts at http://apple.co/SiriusXM.
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One of the most essential ingredients to success in business and life is effective communication. Join Matt Abrahams, best-selling author and Strategic Communication lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business, as he interviews experts to provide actionable insights that help you communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. From handling impromptu questions to crafting compelling messages, Matt explores practical strategies for real-world communication challenges. Whether you’re na ...
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Hear KUOW and NPR award-winning hosts and reporters from around the globe present some of the nation's best reporting of the day's events, interviews, analysis and reviews.
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Each week Russell sits down with fantastic guests to chat about their Brilliant Things; the items, places and people that make life worth living. Five Brilliant Things is a fun, funny and sometimes heartfelt look at life through an optimistic lens.
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世界や日本で起こっている出来事、近頃すったもんだしている社会、文化、そして私たち自身について、ニュースやウェブマガジンの記事を話題に、気楽におしゃべりします。日本語でいっしょにあーだこーだと考えてみましょう!
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Catherine and Donald Wygal are a married couple who, after a life-long struggle, have each lost over 100 pounds. Join them as they work on keeping the weight off and pass along what they’ve learned along the way.
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Podcasting enigma Bob Van Dyne gets stranger by the day. And individually Bob, FishB on the bass, & SuperGladys WonderKitty aren't much, but they're Podcast Gold together. Welcome to FishB's Thingamabob. Exactly 15 minutes long every weekday.
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You’ve been overwhelmed with headlines all week – what's worth a closer look? One Thing takes you into the story and helps you make sense of the news everyone's been talking about. Every Wednesday and Sunday, host David Rind interviews one of CNN’s world-class reporters to tell us what they've found – and why it matters. From the team behind CNN 5 Things.
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הפודקאסט של תינק אנד דרינק, פודקאסט למי שאוהב לחשוב. כל שבוע ד"ר ג'רמי פוגל משוחח עם מיטב המרצים של ליין ההרצאות והספרים של תינק אנד דרינק על השאלות הגדולות של החיים: מה זאת אהבה? מהי משמעות החיים? איך ייראה שוק העבודה בעתיד והאם העולם שלנו הופך לשוויוני פחות או יותר? מהי תפיסת העולם ע"פ איינשטיין או ע"פ פרידריך ניטשה? על כל אלה ועוד הרבה, תוכלו לשמוע מפיו של ד"ר ג'רמי פוגל בסגנונו המיוחד, יחד עם האורחים המרתקים שלנו.
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Paranormal, unexplainable, and uncanny stories aren't just in the fiction section. They happen every day, to people just like you. One Strange Thing brings you family-friendly stories from America's newspaper archives. And they all have something in common: an element that can't be explained by logic alone. Join us on our trek through small town U.S.A.'s oddities - and prepare to wonder what oddities are hiding in your hometown, too.
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Wisdom from Silicon Valley’s longest serving CEO, Ray Zinn
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Life is freaking hard. We are all doing hard things every single day – things like loving and losing; caring for children and parents; forging and ending friendships; battling addiction, illness, and loneliness; struggling in our jobs, our marriages, and our divorces; setting boundaries; and fighting for equality, purpose, freedom, joy, and peace. On We Can Do Hard Things, Glennon Doyle, author of UNTAMED; her wife Abby Wambach; and her sister Amanda Doyle do the only thing they’ve found tha ...
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Discover the surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results. Learn how the most successful people in the world approach productivity, time management, business, health and habits with The ONE Thing. A ProduKtive® Podcast.
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Comedian and commentator Nick Dixon talks to fascinating guests about politics, the culture war, and anything else that comes up.
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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates at 6am, 9am, 12pm, 3pm and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.
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Deutsch hören und besser verstehen. Wortschatz, Redewendungen & interessante Themen. Für alle, die Deutsch lernen (ab B1).
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Host Adam Graham presents the two Thin Man Movie adaptations done by the Lux Radio Theater starring William Powell as well as every complete circulating episode of the radio adventures of Nick and Nora Charles.
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One person explains the plot of a movie they’ve never seen, and then we watch it to see how right they were.
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Things Printil is my way of saying lots of things. "A been there done that" stories, a mom's thoughts. Cerita tentang ini & itu, sesekali ngomongin musik & lagu. A commentary of what's happen in a month by host Ira Kania. Salam kenal! I'm Ira.K, Gen X and Bubu of 2 gen Z's, Bubu of @bubuikan and bubuphotostory. TQ for listening : Contact via IG: @thingsprintil /@kaniadefira.ira Email: thingsprintil@gmail.com
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The Important Thing with Michael (“Rands”) Lopp and Lyle Troxell. Let’s spend a few minutes of your life listening and learning about an Important Thing.
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A small slice of a Frenchwoman’s day -- in France and in French. A fun podcast to improve your French! On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
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I am Rob Vernon and this is the Three Good Things Podcast. My friends and I believe in having strong opinions, loosely held. We believe in being teachable, coachable and above all flexible in our thinking and our actions and we hope to spread the message of thoughtful openness in an ever-more closed-off world.
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First Things First airs Weekdays at 3 PM ET on FS1! Join Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes as they discuss the biggest stories in the world of sports. From LeBron James, to Patrick Mahomes, this show will bring you the first, and most incisive, opinions on the best sports stories.
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Our GTD podcasts are here to support you at every stage of your GTD practice. You will hear interviews with people from all walks of life about their journey with GTD, from beginners to those who have been at it for years. The podcasts include personal and professional stories, as well as practical tips about GTD systems for desktop and mobile, using apps and paper. Start listening now and you'll be well on your way to stress-free productivity.
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More than a decade since Michael Jackson’s death, his legacy remains complicated and unresolved. Think Twice: Michael Jackson is an exploration of the King of Pop’s life and impact – and an investigation into why his global influence continues to endure, despite the disturbing allegations against him. In this ten-part series, journalists Leon Neyfakh and Jay Smooth bring you a new perspective on the Michael Jackson story, based on dozens of original interviews with people who watched it unfo ...
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At Popular Science, we report and write dozens of science and tech stories every week. And while a lot of the fun facts we stumble across make it into our articles, there are lots of other weird facts that we just keep around the office. So we figured, why not share those with you? Welcome to The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week. For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcY ...
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Here's The Thing is podcast with @ThatChickAngel and @KevOnStage. Buckle up its LIT.
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Rozhovory Honzy Homolky s lidmi, kteří něco zažili, něco viděli, něco dokázali... from “Fair Play Fighter” to “Fair Play Thinker”.
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A podcast about exactly what it says it is: examining the bad ideas, mistakes and accidents that misshaped our world.
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First Things is published by The Institute on Religion and Public Life, an interreligious, nonpartisan research and education institute whose purpose is to advance a religiously informed public philosophy for the ordering of society. Learn more: www.firstthings.com/learnmore
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Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture
Talbot School of Theology at Biola University / Sean McDowell & Scott Rae
A weekly podcast that offers Christian perspectives on some of the most significant issues facing today's church and culture. In each episode, hosts Scott Rae and Sean McDowell — professors at Biola University's Talbot School of Theology — draw upon biblical wisdom and insights from guest experts as they explore how Christians can thoughtfully and faithfully engage with cultural trends and current events.
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You don't need more willpower to be Naturally Thin for Life. It can be easy and effortless once you master 3 steps. Desiring the food that serves you, processing emotions productively and identifying as a naturally thin woman. I am going to show you how.
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OPB's daily conversation covering news, politics, culture and the arts. Hosted By Dave Miller.
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Two comedians talk about life's big questions even though they’re not really qualified to.
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From murder, to crooked cops to tax evasion and scams, the world of true crime TV is full of stuff that makes us scream “I Think Not!” If you liked the smash hit comedy podcast "Obsessed with Disappeared," you’ll love this new show from co-hosts and best friends Ellyn Marsh & Joey Taranto. Join Ellyn, Joey – and all the characters that live inside their gorgeous heads – for true stories and the campy television that covers them. Get ready to laugh, cry and think about true crime in a whole n ...
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ODI Global's podcast that discusses some of the world’s most pressing global issues with a variety of experts and commentators. Find out more at odi.org.
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The Thin Thinking podcast is where you will learn how to remove the mental roadblocks that keep you struggling with weight. You'll get the thin thinking tools, skills, and insights to help you develop the mindset you need to not only achieve your ideal weight, but stay there long term and live your best life.
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Covering different topics and issues from a biblical perspective using the Bible as the ultimate authority RSSVERIFY
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Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin takes listeners into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by going inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people we want to understand better: Ira Glass, Lena Dunham, David Letterman, Barbara Streisand, Tom Yorke, Chris Rock and others. Hear what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host.
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A podcast rating and reviewing all the kings of Persia from Deioces to Yazdegerd III. Hosted by Umberto Molinatti and Sariel Snowings
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This isn’t your typical true crime story. Brittani Ard steps back into the shadowy labyrinth of memories, scars, and fragile ties that bind us to our past. Where wounds still ache and the bonds of connection blur between salvation and entrapment. After revealing her own story in the first 8 chapters, she’s pulling at the threads of the past—threads so delicate they threaten to unravel everything. This time, it’s not just her story. It’s the stories of others whose lives intertwine with hers ...
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Looking at current events through a biblical lense. With a background in law enforcement and fire, Adam and Mike (and occasional guest) take a common sense approach to the Bible and the world we live in.
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Learn how to use the scale properly. Ditch any fear of the scale and learn how to stop obsessing over the number to lose weight faster and for good. A reminder that the deadline to join the Naturally Thin for Life program is March 1, 2025 @ 12pm (noon) CT. Check out the materials with a free trial at naturallythinforlife.com/join…
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The road to releasing weight long-term isn't just about weight but about shifting a lot of beliefs about ourselves, and our worth. This is especially true for women because many of us grew up thinking our weight defined our worth. Being perfect meant being valued--especially to ourselves. In my upcoming podcast episode, I’m joined by Susan Winchest…
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If you’re a character in a movie about big game hunting, at some point you’ll probably say, “humans are truly the most dangerous animals on earth”. If you’re a real person looking to form new habits to hit a weight and health goal, you should know that humans are the most adaptable species on earth. However, learning to adapt to new situations and …
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Release Date: December 6, 2010 Nora is all out night, and breaks a mirror, and asks another man to marry her. Nick suspects she’s been drugged. Things get even more serious when they find a corpse. Original Air Date: October 6, 1944 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://suppo…
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Etiquette expert William Hanson is with us, and he’s had enough of being asked the correct way to touch yourself under the table. Do you want to find out the correct way to do the incorrect things? It’s all in this podcast with one of the most charming, funny men in Britain. 🌂 William goes through his Five Brilliant Things, including Mary Poppins (…
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin about his plans to block a federal funding freeze President Donald Trump ordered Monday.Jeffrey Pierre
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Through an email blast, federal workers were given the opportunity to resign from their jobs before Feb. 6 and retain full pay and benefits through Sept. 30.Andrea Hsu
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President Donald Trump’s plan to freeze federal grants and loans is on hold for now. We have the latest on Trump’s immigration crackdown across the US. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s cousin has a warning for senators ahead of his confirmation hearing. Senate Democrats blocked a bill that would sanction International Criminal Court officials. Plus, the lat…
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Cowboys have new HC, Nick Sirianni defends Jalen Hurts, Where does Josh Allen go from here?
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Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL (00:00) Where does Josh Allen go from here? / Eagles potential to upset Chiefs (22:34) Reaction to Jerry Jones and the Cowboys hiring Brian Schottenheimer as head coach (31:27) Should Aaron Glenn and the Jets move on from Aaron Rodgers? (37:21) Agree with Nick Sirianni abou…
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In the 1960s, the Navy built a series of underwater habitats and trained a group of men to live in them. When our story left off, the Navy had successfully operated a Sealab 205 feet below sea level.KUOW Staff
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There are growing international calls for Rwanda and the DRC to restart peace talks, as the Rwandan backed rebels take over a major city in the mineral rich region of eastern Congo.EMMET LIVINGSTONE
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President Trump is threatening sanctions and tariffs on Russia if Putin doesn't reach an agreement to end the war in Ukraine. Some are surprised, considering Trump's affinity for the Russian leader.Franco Ordoñez
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Some are describing Trump's recent orders as part of a campaign to reshape the military itself. But with an institution as vast as the Pentagon, the extent of the changes remain to be seen.Tom Bowman
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French President Emmanuel Macron laid out an ambitious plan for a "reimagined, restored and expanded" Louvre. An art critic says Macron is aiming for another success after restoration of Notre Dame.Eleanor Beardsley
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The Sudanese army say the war has reached a "turning point." But with accusations of human rights abuses -- and even genocide -- there's still no end in sight for Sudan's devastating conflict.Kate Bartlett
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to author Joseph Finder about his new thriller novel The Oligarch's Daughter, a tale of a man on the run from an elusive and mysterious adversary.Mary Louise Kelly
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One thing that was impossible to miss -- as fires raged through L.A. -- was the fight from the air. Officials say it might have been the largest number of aircraft at a fire event, ever.Kelly McEvers
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NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with country artist Charley Crockett about his first ever Grammy nomination, for Best Americana Album, for his record $10 Cowboy.Christopher Intagliata
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Syria's new de facto government faces a host of challenges. One of its most pressing is also one of its most basic: keeping the lights on.Emily Feng
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Multiple evangelical Christian groups are criticizing tenants of the Trump Administration's immigration policy. But people many of the people pews agree with them.Jason DeRose
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In the 1960s, the U.S. Navy was exploring the other "final frontier" -- the sea. A series of underwater habitats called "Sealabs" were constructed for scientific exploration on the ocean floor.KUOW Staff
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The HHS Secretary nominee has said he'd like to end subsidies for junk food and sugary drinks via federal programs such as SNAP, which, at $100 billion a year, is the U.S.'s top anti-hunger program.Allison Aubrey
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A memo calling for the halting of federal grant and loan programs for review is causing confusion and uncertainty across the federal government.Tamara Keith
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A new study made national headlines, estimating that in the next three decades, around 42% of adults over the age of 55 will develop dementia. Allison Lindauer is an associate professor of neurology at the Oregon Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at OHSU. She joins us to share what we know about dementia and what people can do to prevent it.…
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Around 14,000 subscribers read the locally-owned community newspaper Hoodview News every month. Along with community events, feel-good stories about the East County area and advertisements, readers find columns that espouse and encourage a transphobic worldview. Hoodview News is published by longtime Oregon political operative Mike Wiley — perhaps …
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The bridge connecting Oregon and Washington on Interstate 5 has needed replacement for decades. Experts say it would not withstand earthquakes of the size that the Northwest is certain to experience in coming years. Hundreds of millions of state and federal dollars went under the metaphorical bridge when the Columbia River Crossing project fell apa…
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We start with a proposed rule that could impact parents enrolling children in Oklahoma public schools. House Republicans are on a retreat to discuss President Donald Trump’s agenda. Violence erupts in the Democratic Republic of Congo as rebels move into a key city. We’ll share the latest sign of warming relations between two of the world’s most pop…
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An immigration advocacy group contextualizes the number of migrant arrests and deportations that have happened recently. A new poll shows the US is deeply divided on public health ahead of RFK Jr.’s confirmation hearings. President Donald Trump said he wants to “clean out” the Gaza strip. We’ll break down the latest in the legal drama between Blake…
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Julian Lennon is a Grammy-nominated musician with chart topping records around the globe. He is also a world-class photographer, devoted philanthropist, and the son of one of the most famous musicians of all time. Lennon’s latest photography work is on display in his recently published book, “Life’s Fragile Moments”. In addition to music and photog…
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Why connection is the key to a life well lived. The new year gives us an opportunity to reflect on who we are and who we want to be. As we set resolutions and prepare for evolutions, this special four-part series on communication, happiness, and well-being explores practical ways to enhance our lives through better communication, deeper connections…
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The White House is ordering a pause on federal grants and loans from 5pm eastern time. DeepSeek sent shockwaves through the US markets, but some analysts have some big questions. Oklahoma’s education board is voting on whether immigration or citizenship status should be declared at enrolment. An NGO is raising the alarm about aid cuts in Afghanista…
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What does it mean to have a healthy calling? Why are people who view their work as a calling more vulnerable to burnout? How do you know when your work has given way to idolatry? We’ll discuss these questions and much more with our Biola communications colleague, Dr. Ariana Molloy, around her new book, Healthy Calling: From Toxic Burnout to Sustain…
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President Donald Trump is following through on his promises of retribution. A new report is accusing Israel of putting pregnant women and girls in danger in Gaza. Trump says Microsoft is in talks to buy TikTok. Workers at a Whole Foods store have voted on whether to start the chain’s first union. Plus, residents impacted by the LA wildfires can fin…
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Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL Jayden Daniels did incredible things as a rookie QB. He took the Commanders to the NFC Championship. Despite the blowout loss to the Eagles, did Daniels prove he's a top 5 NFL QB this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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The misadventures of a steamfitting vice president who dreamed to dare. Send me your best "I bet you didn't know that" story in an audio file to tellmesomethingconstant@gmail.com Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiring Want a month trial of Shopify for just a dollar? Grab it here! Visit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early…
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Season 2 is currently in production! While we put the finishing touches on upcoming episodes, we're excited to share something special: the first episode of The Confessions of Anthony Raimondi. __ The Confessions of Anthony Raimondi–Episode 1: GenesisIn 1978, Pope John Paul I was found dead in his bed just 33 days after he was elected. The official…
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380. Abby’s Greatest Fear & the One Gift that Freed Her In the midst of the LA Fires, Glennon, Abby, and Amanda take a moment to pause and reflect on a cozier time. They discuss the holiday gift that Abby received that changed her life and shifted her story. -The powerful gift that helped Abby release her fear of hell and reconnect with her brother…
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A weekday evening wrap-up of both national and local news stories.WBUR
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מלחמת האזרחים בסוריה וסוף משטר אסד, אורח: ד"ר יהודה בלנגה
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מלחמת האזרחים בסוריה וסוף משטר אסד אורח: ד"ר יהודה בלנגהThink&Drink DIfferent, פודקאסט למי שאוהב לחשובפרק 144Think&Drink Different: פודקאסט למי שאוהב לחשוב
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It's Just Bodybuilding 318 Ron & Dusty WON'T Be Pros Anymore + Arnold Classic Talk
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It's Just Bodybuilding Podcast CHAPTERS BELOW Big Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw, Scott McNally 3:45 Show intro 6:00 Ron gives up on life 14:00 Regan Grimes at 303 16:14 Shortest Prep Ever 17:30 Will Regan Beat Nick Walker 21:25 Egglife Egg White Wraps 26:00 Arnold Classic 26:30 Carlos Thomas Jr 29:00 Samson 30:40 Andrew Jacked 31:20 James Hollingshead…
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Ch.17 Heaven Help Us by Bob Van DyneBob Van Dyne
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On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain: When Claire Burnside Och was a server at a high-end restaurant, a man ordered an expensive bottle of wine. After a snafu, she was comforted.KUOW Staff
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A cornerstone of mid-2000s Atlanta rap has died. DJ Unk passed away over the weekend at the age of 43. The Atlanta rapper, producer and DJ helped launch snap music into the mainstream.Sidney Madden
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to musician Neko Case about her new memoir, The Harder I Fight the More I Love You, and some of the shocking details Case writes about her upbringing.Ashley Brown
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Chief of Staff Susie Wiles could make or break Trump's second term. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Chris Whipple, author of The Gatekeepers: How the White House Chiefs of Staff Define Every Presidency.Connor Donevan
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The DOJ fired officials who’ve prosecuted President Donald Trump the same day it launched a special project looking into January 6th criminal cases. We break down the four executive orders Trump’s expected to sign that could reshape the US military. Israel says some hostages set to be released from Gaza are dead. A law firms released video evidence…
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The Philadelphia Eagles are returning to the Super Bowl for the second time in three years. A key reason is because of star running back Saquon Barkley who has dazzled in his debut season.Becky Sullivan
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After the sudden fall of the Syrian regime in December, Syrians are still euphoric but grappling with a shattered economy and fragile security.Jane Arraf
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The European Union has renewed its economic sanctions against Russia for the war in Ukraine. It had to overcome opposition from Hungary's leader, who has warm relations with Putin.Teri Schultz
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