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Stuff You Should Know

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Stuff You Should Know

iHeartPodcasts
The Ezra Klein Show

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The Ezra Klein Show

New York Times Opinion
The Shawn Ryan Show

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The Shawn Ryan Show

Shawn Ryan
The Viall Files

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The Viall Files

Nick Viall
Modern Wisdom

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Modern Wisdom

Chris Williamson
Behind the Bastards

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Behind the Bastards

Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts
Ideas

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Ideas

CBC

23 hrs ago

Why We Almost Walked Away From Coffee Convos

Kail and Lindsie have an honest conversation about the future of Coffee Convos and the moment they questioned whether they could continue. They open up about the personal challenges they’ve faced, the importance of protecting their mental health, and the boundaries they’re putting in place as they move forward. Together, they share what this new chapter means for their friendship, the podcast, and their listeners. Part 2 is available now on The Southern Tea. Get your Fatherless Behavior Tour Tickets here For full videos head to patreon.com/kaillowry Thank you for supporting our sponsors! SKIMS: Shop SKIMS Cotton, and all of our favorite pieces at https://skims.com/coffee Shopify: Shopify: Own your customer relationships. Own your revenue. Start with a free trial at https://shopify.com/coffee Chime: Go to https://Chime.com/COFFEE. It only takes a few minutes to sign up. K12 Schools: See how K12 Powered Schools can help unlock your child’s full potential. Enroll online today at https://K12.com/coffeeconvos See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
15 hrs ago

White Boy Rick

Would you believe that Detroit’s crack epidemic in the mid-80s was overseen by one 16 year-old white kid who supplied all the coke? No? Well, that’s not quite true, so okay. The actual story is even more nutso than that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2d ago

What Xi Jinping Wants

You can’t understand China today without understanding its president, Xi Jinping. Since coming to power in 2012, Xi has doubled down on communist ideology and significantly consolidated his own power while transforming China into an industrial juggernaut unrivaled in the world. And Xi’s ambitions for China go far beyond that. So what does Xi want for China in the coming years? And how should the United States respond? Kevin Rudd has a unique perspective on these questions. He first met Xi in the 1980s, when Rudd was a China analyst in Australia’s foreign service and Xi was a local party official. Decades later, when Rudd was the prime minister of Australia and Xi was China’s vice president, the two men got to know each other better. And after leaving office, Rudd decided to really try to understand Xi; his latest book, “On Xi Jinping: How Xi’s Marxist Nationalism Is Shaping China and the World,” is built off the doctorate he pursued at Oxford after his time as prime minister. Rudd recently finished a stint as Australia’s ambassador to the United States and is now the global president and chief executive of the Asia Society. In this conversation, Rudd explains Xi’s ideology and the forces that shaped it, his ambitions for China and strategy for achieving them, and what Xi thinks of the United States and Trump. Mentioned: On Xi Jinping by Kevin Rudd The Avoidable War by Kevin Rudd Book Recommendations The Party’s Interests Come First by Joseph Torigian The Souls of China by Ian Johnson Magnifica Humanitas by Pope Leo XIV Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at ezrakleinshow@nytimes.com. You can find the transcript and more episodes of “The Ezra Klein Show” at nytimes.com/ezra-klein-podcast. Book recommendations from all our guests are listed at https://www.nytimes.com/article/ezra-klein-show-book-recs.html This episode of “The Ezra Klein Show” was produced by Rollin Hu. Fact-checking by Michelle Harris, with Kate Sinclair and Mary Marge Locker. Our senior engineer is Jeff Geld, with additional mixing by Johnny Simon. Our recording engineer is Johnny Simon. Cinematography by Marina King. Video editing by Steph Khoury, Dani Dillon and Kristen Williamson. Our executive producer is Claire Gordon. The show’s production team also includes Marie Cascione, Annie Galvin, Kristin Lin, Emma Kehlbeck and Jack McCordick. Original music by Pat McCusker and Diane Wong. Audience strategy by Shannon Busta. The director of New York Times Opinion Shows is Annie-Rose Strasser. And special thanks to Joseph Torigian and Eyck Freymann. Transcript editing by Sarah Murphy and Marlaine Glicksman. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
22 hrs ago

Part Two: Richard Marcinko: The Founder of SEAL Team 6

We continue the life and times of Richard Marcinko as he enters the Vietnam War and immediately commits numerous war crimes for the CIA. Then he gets to invent SEAL Team 6! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 hrs ago

The Cyberattack We’re Not Ready For

AI is giving cybercriminals capabilities once reserved for elite hackers and powerful nation-states. Cybersecurity expert Nicole Perlroth joins Kara to explain why she fears we’re inching closer to an “everything, everywhere, all at once” wave of cyberattacks. Perlroth reveals what she learned in reporting the latest season of her podcast, "To Catch a Thief: North Korea on Our Payroll," a deep dive into North Korean operatives who use stolen identities and American “laptop farms” to land remote jobs at major U.S. companies and funnel money back to the regime and its nuclear weapons program. She also examines China’s growing cyber capabilities, threats to critical infrastructure and what Anthropic’s Mythos model means for cybersecurity. Plus: how the Trump administration’s dismantling of cybersecurity and election-security programs could leave the U.S. vulnerable ahead of the midterms. Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Bluesky @onwithkaraswisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2d ago

Natalie's Birth Story, Love Island Season 8 Awards w/ Dave Holmes, Plus Ava Dash

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Natalie returns to share her emotional twin birth story, from changing her birth plan to welcoming the babies, postpartum recovery, feeding twins, and adjusting as a family of five. Then Dave Holmes joins us for a Love Island Season 8 award ceremony, breaking down Brinity, Melanie and Aniya's arcs, Kenzie's splits, Sincere, Zach, Bryce's grandma, and who was gone too soon. You won't want to miss it :) "I love you so much…" Nick is on Substack! Subscribe here: https://nickviall.substack.com/subscribe HEY! YOU! DO YOU NEED DATING AND RELATIONSHIP ADVICE? Email asknick@theviallfiles.com and be a part of future Ask Nick episodes! Want ad free episodes and incredible bonus content? Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles.supportingcast.fm/ Subscribe to The ENVY Media Newsletter Today: https://www.viallfiles.com/newsletter To Order Nick's Book and/or learn more about the show, go to: https://viallfiles.com THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Whatnot: Download Whatnot today and get $20 Off and free shipping on your first purchase. Tonal: Tonal is offering our listeners $200 off your Tonal purchase at https://tonal.com with promo code VIALL. Upwork: Visit https://upwork.com right now and post your job for free. FIGS Scrubs: Use code FIGSRX for 15% off your first order at https://wearfigs.com Wayfair: Ready to upgrade your home for way less? Head to https://wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. Nature's Sunshine: Go to https://naturessunshine.com today and use the code VIALL for 20% off your first order, plus free shipping. To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/theviallfiles Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:13 - Natalie's Birth Story 01:03:14 - Dave Joins 01:25:08 - Love Island Awards 01:59:49 - Ava Joins 02:19:07 - Outro Episode Socials: @viallfiles @nickviall @nnataliejjoy @ava_dash @daveholmes @the_mare_bare @justinkaphillips @baybaeee
21 hrs ago

#322 Erin Brockovich - Will AI Data Centers Secretly Drain America’s Water Supply?

Erin Brockovich is an environmental advocate, consumer activist, and author who rose to national prominence after helping expose one of the largest groundwater contamination cases in U.S. history involving Pacific Gas & Electric. Her investigation led to a landmark $333 million settlement and inspired the Academy Award-winning film Erin Brockovich, starring Julia Roberts. For more than three decades, she has investigated environmental contamination, corporate misconduct, and public health issues, working alongside communities to hold powerful corporations accountable. Today, she is focused on the rapid expansion of AI data centers, raising awareness about their impact on water resources, energy infrastructure, and local communities while leading a nationwide initiative to track data center development. She is also the author of several books, including Superman's Not Coming, which explores America's water crisis and the importance of protecting one of our most essential resources. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Go to https://moinkbox.com/SRS to get free chicken wings in every box for a year as long as you’re a paying customer. New customers can save 35% on your first month of Dose for Cholesterol by going to https://dosedaily.co/SRS or entering SRS at checkout. Go to https://rorra.com/SRS for an exclusive discount on the Rorra Countertop System and tap into clean water today. Try Gusto today at https://gusto.com/SRS and get three months free when you run your first payroll. Go to https://ladder.fit/SRS to take a quick quiz and get a free 7-day trial with no credit card and $10 off your first month when you join. Shopify: Stop waiting for permission to build something. Your next revenue stream starts free at https://shopify.com/srs Erin Brockovich Links: Substack - https://substack.com/@erinbrockovich Website - https://www.brockovich.com Data Center Map - https://www.brockovichdatacenter.com X - https://x.com/ErinBrockovich Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_real_erin_brockovich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1d ago

The Internet Investigates Lindsey Graham & Mitch McConnell (ft. Dante) | Macrodosing - July 16, 2026

Arian, Big T, PFT are joined by Dante to dive into the wild world of internet conspiracies surrounding Lindsey Graham and Mitch McConnell. From political speculation to viral theories spreading online, the guys break down where these ideas come from, why they gain traction, and what happens when the internet starts connecting the dots. Plus, we discuss PFT’s new golf cart endeavor, penalty kicks in soccer and the World Cup, daylight savings time, updates on Thomas Crooks, Arian’s jersey collection and much more. Enjoy! (00:13:05) PFT’s Golf Cart (00:24:37) Penalty Kicks (00:31:49) Rhode Island (00:38:55) Daylight Savings Time (00:48:40) Thomas Crooks (01:08:17) Arian’s Jersey Collection (01:33:32) Flight Delays (01:39:42) Lindsey Graham & Mitch McConnell You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/macrodosing
Season 16, Episode 2

The Staten Island Problem - Part 2: A New Map

After the Supreme Court takes a close look at New York City government, Staten Island comes out the loser. A local artist begins organizing for secession. We take a deep dive into the psychology of the island, which has a lot to do with the largest garbage dump in the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1d ago

Love Island Historian's Honest Opinion On Season 8

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! Anna Peele, author of Enter The Villa, IS BACK to put a final bow on Love Island Season 8, from the online backlash against Zach and Kayda, to Melanie and Sincere's post-villa future, Brinity's best shot at lasting, and how fame changes everything once islanders get their phones back. Plus, Anna gives behind-the-scenes insight into Love Island production, Beyond the Villa, the pressures of reality TV fame, and who could actually make sense as the next Bachelor. You won't want to miss it :) "The one thing they can't control is who the audience responds to." Nick is on Substack! Subscribe here: https://nickviall.substack.com/subscribe HEY! YOU! DO YOU NEED DATING AND RELATIONSHIP ADVICE? Email asknick@theviallfiles.com and be a part of future Ask Nick episodes! Want ad free episodes and incredible bonus content? Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles.supportingcast.fm/ Subscribe to The ENVY Media Newsletter Today: https://www.viallfiles.com/newsletter To Order Nick's Book and/or learn more about the show, go to: https://viallfiles.com THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Helix Sleep: Go to https://helixsleep.com/viall for 27% Off Sitewide, exclusive for listeners of the show. Jones Road Beauty: For a limited time our listeners are getting a FREE full sized Mascara on their first purchase when they go to https://jonesroadbeauty.com and use code VIALL at checkout. Ollie: Head to https://ollie.com/viall, tell them all about your dog, and use code VIALL to get 70% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today! David Protein: Head to Walmart today to try a bar or stock up on 4CTs of your favorite flavors, like Blueberry Pie and Salted Peanut Butter. Check out https://walmart.com to find a store near you! 3 Day Blinds: Head to https://3dayblinds.com/viall for their buy one get one 50% off deal on custom blinds, shades, and drapery. To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/theviallfiles Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 03:07 - Anna Joins 01:33:08 - Outro Episode Socials: @viallfiles @nickviall @susiecevans @peelebanana @the_mare_bare @justinkaphillips @baybaeee

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