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What We Learned From an Iranian American Who Left the Left

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Jill Kargman: Old Money Hid Their Limos. New Money Posts Their Jets.

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When a Lesbian Comes out..... as a Republican

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Reverend Sirico: Ruthless in the Pursuit of Truth, Gentle With People

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The Largest "Pro-Human Rights" NGOs Behave Like a Religion That Casts Out Dissenters.

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Venezuela Was a Top-5 Economy. Then Came Socialism.

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James Lindsay Shares How Bigotryphobia has Hijacked Every Institution We Depend on and Trust

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A Book Title and a Label that Will Get You Cancelled: White, Blonde, Jew.

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James Lindsay: How to Spot Woke Left and Woke Right Psyop Tactics

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Historian Joseph Moore Wants You to Know It's Never Been Easier to Get Ahead in America

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They Are Training Teachers Not to Tell You - PragerU CEO Marissa Streit Joins us to Discuss the Fight For America

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Liza Libes Shares How Academia Turned Jane Austen Into a Colonizer (and Buried Tolstoy's Best Lessons)

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Oikophobia: Why Successful Societies Turn Against Themselves with Benedict Beckeld, philosopher and author of Western Self-Contempt

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Why Antizionism Is a War on Jewish Existence | Adam Louis Klein

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Family, Finance, Friendship, Fitness, Faith — Rabbi Daniel Lapin's Case for Getting All Five Right

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Reading Before You Speak: How Matt Nuclear Debates the Issues Most People Won't Touch

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All the News That's Fit to Spin with Ashley Rindsberg

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If Iran Breaks Free with Jonathan Harounoff

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When Education Turns Into One-Sided Activism with Marissa Streit CEO of PragerU

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Foster Care to Yale: The Truth About Luxury Beliefs with Rob Henderson

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Sarah Hurwitz: Chosen for Responsibility, Judaism, Israel, and the Battle Over the Jewish Story

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Your School's Ethnic Studies Curriculum Might Be More Radical Than You Think - Monica Harris Explains Why

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From "America Is Evil" to American Exceptionalism: Lucy Biggers' Turnaround

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What Love Makes Possible: Leland Vittert on His Father, Autism & a Lucky Life

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Undercover Billionaire Elaine Culotti is Taking on California's Toughest Problems

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The Queen of Kefir: Julie Smolyansky on CEO Guts, Courage & Stamina

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Brandy Shufutinsky on the Marxist Roots of Ethnic Studies in K-12 Schools and College Campuses

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Stella Escobedo on Honesty in Journalism

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Justice, Forgiveness, and One Remarkable Friendship

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Still chasing the 'retire early' fantasy? This conversation with David Bahnsen might just change your mind.

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Ada Palmer on Surviving the End of the World… Again and Again

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From Rock Bottom to Chasing Destiny in Paris: Natasha Sizlo on Fate, Family and Love

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How to Live a Psychologically Rich Life with Shigehiro Oishi

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Why So Many Gen Zs Can't Take a Joke with Ted and Courtney Balaker

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Yardena Schwartz on the 1929 Massacre in Hebron That Ignited the Arab-Israeli Conflict

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One Semester of Civics: Sharon McMahon on the Threat You Didn't See Coming

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Communism Survivor: From Kiev to American Patriot

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Erin Molan: Fearless Reporter and Advocate for Humanity

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Bloom Where You are Planted, and Then Travel the World with Jeannie Ralston

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Raising Good Citizens - An Urgent Call to Action with Lindsey Cormack

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Finding Success as a High School Dropout with Christopher Zara

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Dream Orchestra Founder, CNN Hero and Hero to Hundreds of Kids

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Dumisani Washington, Pastor, Musician, CEO and Author of Zionism & the Black Church: Why Standing with Israel Will be a Defining Issue for Christians of Color in the 21st Century

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Sharon McMahon, America's Favorite Government Teacher and Master Storyteller, Joins us to Discuss Civic Education and Stories About American Heroes

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Stop Shopping to Avoid Your Problems in Part 2 With Tracy McCubbin ( ICYMI )

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What Are Your Shopping Triggers? Learn How to Manage Your Relationship to Stuff ( ICYMI )

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Soviet Anti-Zionist Propaganda and Its Deadly Echoes Today with Izabella Tabarovsky

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Nicole Avant on Gratitude, Service, Values and her Mother's Legacy in her book, 'Think You'll Be Happy'

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Why This Good News Newsletter Can Change How You Live and Parent

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Sophia Khalifa a Bedouin Arab Woman, Engineer & Stanford MBA Shares Why She has Become an Activist for Israel

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Susan Griffin-Black, EO Products Co-Founder

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Rabbi Steve Leder: History, Faith, DEI, Ethics, Anxiety and Awe

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Gymboree Founder Joan Barnes Shares Her Ups, Downs and Sacrifices

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How You Live Your Life Every Day is Your Impact

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Dr. Ramani's Essential Advice for Surviving a Divorce With a Narcissist

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Hey Ladies, Let's Get In the Game! Invest in the World You Want to See with Delphine O'Rourke

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Understanding the Roots of Radicalized College Campuses with Rabbi Steve Leder

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Jessica Tarlov, The Five's Co-Host with a Dissenting Voice

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Jane Boulware Shares How She Went From Iowa's Cornfields to Retiring Early From Microsoft

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Dr. Ramani's Guide to Dealing With Narcissism at Work

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Meet Dr. Louise Stanger, One of the Top Interventionists in the Country

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Dana Perino, Co-anchor America's Newsroom, Co-host The Five on Fox News Is Back to Share Her Insights

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Ashira Solomon's Path to Jerusalem

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Tough Titties Author Laura Belgray Returns for More Juicy Stories and Tips for Non Sucky Copy

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Dr. Ramani on Dealing With the Narcissists in Your Life

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Bookfluencer, Writer and Entrepreneur Zibby Owens on Connection Through Books and Creation of the "Zibbyverse"

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Sally Wolf's Path From Corporate Star to Stage IV Cancer Thriver and Spreader of Gratitude

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How Scheduling Adventure Can Change Everything With Shelby Stanger

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Career Contessa Founder Lauren McGoodwin on Entitlement, The Illusion of The Perfect Job and Managing Her Business

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Andy Hunter's Bookshop.org is Saving Independent Bookstores and You Can Also!

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Singer, Songwriter, Force of Beauty Valerie June

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Tough Titties Author Laura Belgray Is Your Copywriting BFF

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Tips on Finding Your Brave From Kathy Caprino, a Leading Women's Career and Leadership Coach, Author and Speaker

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Refugee Rights Advocate Dr. Michelle Dimasi

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Brilliantly Warm Founder Kristen Carbone Shares Her Start-Up Story

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Humans of San Quentin Executive Director Diane Kahn

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Sausalito, California Mayor Janelle Kellman Shares Her Story

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White House Speechwriter for President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, Sarah Hurwitz Shares Her Story and What Led Her to Write the book Here All Along

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Trish Costello, Founder and CEO of Portfolia, Pioneer in Venture Education and Funding

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Athena CEO Holly Smithson Shares Her Superpowers

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Arizona Teacher and State Senator Christine Marsh is Unstoppable

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Alex Otte, National President at Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)

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Preventing Relationship Abuse With One Love Foundation's CEO Katie Hood

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BJ Miller on Life, Following a Calling, and Reimagining How We Die

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Naborforce Founder and CEO Paige WIlson is on a Mission To Help Seniors and Connect Communities

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Dr. Leana Wen, Emergency Physician, Author, Former Baltimore Health Commissioner, CNN Medical Analyst, Shares Her Career Story

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Willa's Oat Milk Founder Christina Dorr Drake Shares Her Story

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Finding Peace After Grief With Claire Bidwell Smith

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How Dara Kurtz Crushed Cancer and Changed Her Life

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Eve Rodsky Wants You to Live in a World Where Women's Work is Family Work

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Today I Noticed: A Fun, Simple Way to Dial-Up Gratitude and Joy

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Shelley Zalis on Breaking the Rules and Changing The World

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Caroline Cotto's Path to COO of Renewal Mill, an Upcycled Food Company

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Annette Ross Was Meant For Love

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Learn How to Give Feedback Like a Pro with 'Let's Talk' Author and Cognitive Scientist Therese Huston

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Kelley Higney, Founder of Bug Bite Thing and 'Shark Tank' Entrepreneur

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Gr8nola Founder Erica Liu Williams Shares How She Started Her Award-Winning Food Product Line Business

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After the Last Border with Jessica Goudeau

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Breakup Bootcamp with Amy Chan

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How to Make a Major Career Pivot with Gianna Stanley