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ReGeneration Rising S2E4: Architects of Abundance with Lyla June Johnston

RSA Conversations - April 10, 2024 11:15 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
In this episode, Daniel and Philipa talk with Indigenous musician, scholar, and community organiser, Dr Lyla June Johnston. Lyla June shares lessons from her Diné, Tsétsêhéstâhese and European heritage and highlights the importance of engaging with, recognising and respecting Indigenous wisdom t...

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The Explosion of Sports Gambling Will Force Society to Adapt; Also, Ultra Processed Foods Work by Changing Our Brains

Call It Like I See It - April 09, 2024 20:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at the explosion of sports gambling in society and how it has changed both the business of and culture around sports (1:16).  The guys also react to recent revelations on how ultra processed food changes the way our brains work (34:41).   America Made ...

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#115 That’s a lot of fentanyl pt.1 (Ft. Amber Manning)

American Forked Podcast - April 09, 2024 17:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Recorded 3/30/24. Jake hosted. Jeff, Phil, Trent and Amber were there, too. Amber's 40th birthday. Get your hard-hitting news and help us bring America back together. American Fork: 20 year-old resident from AF, Elleigh Marie Francom made it to Hollywood on @americanidol. House explosion on th...

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Does the Threat to Kids Posed by Social Media Justify Florida’s Heavy Handed Ban? Also, What the Outrage over Trans Visibility Day Says About Our Leadership

Call It Like I See It - April 02, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at Florida’s recent law which, among other things, operates to ban kids under 14 from social media, and in light of the dangers posed by social media, react to the criticism that has called the ban unconstitutional and/or hypocritical (1:16). The guys al...

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#114 Treasure hunting with Nephilim Giants pt.2 (Featuring Terry Carter, Treasure Hunter)

American Forked Podcast - April 02, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Jeff hosted. Jake, Phil and the impatient 'boujee native' Tyler were there, too. Energetic special guest Terry Carter, treasure hunter, truth seeker and YouTuber @TerryCartertreasurehunter. Get your hard-hitting news and help us bring America back together. American Fork: American Fork High Sch...

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Ken Paxton cuts deal to avoid criminal trial

Party Politics - March 29, 2024 14:23 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCuFMCOhrh4 This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the mounting threats to Mike Johnson's speakership, whether the ongoing Trump trials matter to voters, and the felony fraud charges dropped against Texas AG Ken Paxton, among other s...

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ReGeneration Rising S2E3: Combining with Nora Bateson

RSA Conversations - March 27, 2024 23:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Many of us are guilty of imagining that we can neatly measure and therefore manage the world around us. But an essential aspect of life is its continued motion. How might we learn from the patterns and nature of this motion in order to think ‘like an ecology’? Nora Bateson is an award-winning f...

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Episode 31 (March 2024) Ack! School Libraries Under Attack!

Libraries Lead! - March 27, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
What could be less controversial than school libraries? School libraries - dedicated to children and American values. School libraries- keeping school information collections & technology up-to-date and secure. School librarians - seeking to  promoting literacy and ensuring that students gain es...

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The Apple Antitrust Lawsuit May Signal that Regulators are Starting to Catch Up with Big Tech; Also, the (Astrophysics) Revolution Will Be Seen Through the James Webb Space Telescope

Call It Like I See It - March 26, 2024 21:15 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Following the recent antitrust lawsuit filed against Apple in the US, James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana consider the ongoing efforts in the US and in Europe to attack several of Apple’s business practices in in today’s view of the historical context of antitrust enforcement (1:21).  The guys also ex...

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#113 Treasure hunting with Nephilim Giants pt.1 (Featuring Terry Carter, Treasure Hunter)

American Forked Podcast - March 26, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Jeff hosted. Jake, Phil and the impatient 'boujee native' Tyler were there, too. Energetic special guest Terry Carter, treasure hunter, truth seeker and YouTuber @TerryCartertreasurehunter. Get your hard-hitting news and help us bring America back together. American Fork: American Fork High Sch...

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Controversial Texas immigration law in limbo

Party Politics - March 22, 2024 15:42 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMtZggkJ2xo This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's fundraising tour, Trump's ominous, violent campaign comments, and the confusing courtroom dynamics surrounding a controversial Texas immigration law, among other st...

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Kate Middleton Family Photo Reaction Previews a World Where You Can’t Trust Your Eyes; Also, Are Dating Apps Just Trying to Get you Hooked on Them?

Call It Like I See It - March 19, 2024 20:15 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana consider the extent to which the various reactions of people to the release of the manipulated Kate Middleton photo demonstrates what it may look like to live in a world where reality and synthetic realities may be impossible to distinguish (1:24).  The guys also di...

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#112 Doomsday: The Only House with Power pt.2

American Forked Podcast - March 19, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Phil hosted. Jake and Phil were there, too. Mike accidentally called in. As always, we try to bring America together. American Fork: Caregiver at the American Fork Developmental Center was arrested for sexual abuse of a disabled patient at the facility. Some people just need Jesus. Utah: State...

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Addressing low voter turnout in Texas

Party Politics - March 15, 2024 17:06 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASdpj-ZXIvI This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the topic of low voter turnout in Texas--its underlying causes, how legislation affects the electorate, and ways to increase turnout. DISCUSSION POINTS Why is turnout so low? The ...

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A TikTok Ban Still Leaves Americans Open to Manipulation and Exploitation; Also, Sheryl Swoopes, Caitlin Clark and Getting Defensive Off the Court

Call It Like I See It - March 12, 2024 17:30 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look the potential ban of TikTok that is working through the US Congress and consider whether this is more about data privacy and algorithmic manipulation or playing on American’s fear of China (1:07).  The guys also discuss the controversy over Sheryl Swoope...

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#111 Doomsday: The Only House with Power pt.1

American Forked Podcast - March 12, 2024 17:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Phil hosted. Jake and Jeff were there, too. Mike accidentally called in. As always, we try to bring America together. American Fork: Caregiver at the American Fork Developmental Center was arrested for sexual abuse of a disabled patient at the facility. Some people just need Jesus. Utah: State...

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Abbott, Paxton punish GOP detractors in primary

Party Politics - March 08, 2024 17:39 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxXnncapN4I This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss Nikki Haley's campaign suspension, John Cornyn's run for Senate leader, and noteworthy results from the 2024 Texas primary election, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Nikki Hale...

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ReGeneration Rising S2E2: Becoming Earth Pilgrims with Satish Kumar

RSA Conversations - March 08, 2024 16:20 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
When faced with global social and environmental challenges, we can assume that we should be entirely focused on solving the problems ‘out there’. But without paying attention to our inner world and inter-being - the ways in which we relate to one another - can we really reimagine our world and e...

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The Supreme Court Confirms the U.S. is Presently a Nation of Men, Not Laws; Also, Overcoming a Brain Wired to Avoid Exercise

Call It Like I See It - March 05, 2024 19:30 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss some key takeaways from the U.S Supreme Court’s decision to forbid states from taking Donald Trump, or any other “oathbreaking insurrectionist,” off the ballot under the disqualification clause of the 14th amendment (1:08). The guys also consider the idea th...

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#110 American Fork's new retro theater pt.2 (ft. Dvorah and Joseph Governale, of Maven Cinemas)

American Forked Podcast - March 05, 2024 17:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Jake hosted. Amber, Trent and Jeff were there, too. (Featuring Dvorah and Joseph Governale, founders of @MavenCinemas). So much American Fork news. As always, we try to bring America together. Find us at americanforked.com. You can donate to help support the show at patreon.com/americanforked...

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Episode 30 (February 2024): INFORMATION Everywhere All At Once

Libraries Lead! - March 01, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Information and technology are a ubiquitous part of our lives. We cannot escape. Many of us walk around with multiple devices, receiving hundreds of notifications, emails, alerts, texts each day. Much like the 2022 film Everything Everywhere All at Once  we are all navigating a multiverse of dev...

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Texas primary election preview

Party Politics - March 01, 2024 16:12 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksgIYcC4-YQ This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the ongoing saga to avoid a government shutdown, the looming primary elections in Texas, and Rick Perry's support for Texas House speaker Dade Phelan, among other stories. NATIONAL ...

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Exploding Dynastic Wealth is a Threat to America’s Economic and Governmental System; Also, Understanding and Appreciating Free Speech Following Navalny’s Demise in Russia

Call It Like I See It - February 27, 2024 21:45 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana consider the extent to which America’s extreme and increasingly sticky concentration of wealth in its billionaire class may put its market economy and representative democracy in peril (1:23).  The guys also discuss the concept of freedom of speech in the US in ligh...

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#109 American Fork's new retro theater pt.1 (ft. Dvorah and Joseph Governale, of Maven Cinemas)

American Forked Podcast - February 27, 2024 17:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Jake hosted. Amber, Trent and Jeff were there, too. (Featuring Dvorah and Joseph Governale, founders of @MavenCinemas). So much American Fork news. As always, we try to bring America together. Find us at americanforked.com. You can donate to help support the show at patreon.com/americanforked...

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Texas incumbents face off against challengers

Party Politics - February 23, 2024 19:18 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahVWJ8raJ2U This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the potential candidates shortlisted for Trump's VP, Ken Paxton's continuing legal saga, and the Texas incumbent candidates facing election challenges this year, among other stories....

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ReGeneration Rising S2E1: Biomimicry with Janine Benyus & Dayna Baumeister

RSA Conversations - February 21, 2024 09:34 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
ReGeneration Rising is a specially-commissioned RSA Oceania podcast exploring how regenerative approaches can help us collectively re-design our communities, cities, and economies, and create a thriving home for all on our planet. In this first episode of the second series, co-hosts Philipa Duth...

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Is Russia’s Psyop to Divide Americans Paying Off? Also, Concerns Over Making Victimhood Too Central to Black Americans’ Identity

Call It Like I See It - February 20, 2024 18:45 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana consider whether Russia’s goals in dividing and undermining the US have been achieved in light of what appears to be an increasing one way love affair with Russia coming out of at least a part of America’s political right (1:19).  The guys also take a look at whethe...

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How old is too old to be president?

Party Politics - February 16, 2024 18:01 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-FpaC5Tqt8 This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the age factor in presidential viability, Donald Trump's controversial NATO comments, and the feud between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS RFK Jr. ...

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Viewing James Baldwin and the U.S. Through “I Am Not Your Negro;” Also, the Devaluing of Stay At Home Parents

Call It Like I See It - February 13, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at Raoul Peck’s 2016 documentary “I Am Not Your Negro,” which features the commentary and work of one of America’s intellectual giants, James Baldwin (1:24).  The guys also discuss how stay at home parenting is devalued by America’s institutions even tho...

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House GOP fails to impeach DHS Secretary

Party Politics - February 09, 2024 17:35 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92mplS1Gy8c This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the House GOP's failure to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas, a D.C. court's decision that Trump is not immune from prosecution over January 6, and a look at the Texas primary elections, am...

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