Every week we introduce you to an event in American History, policy, and media, then discuss how that historical event impacts the socio-political issues America faces today. We give you The Dig on US History and offer political commentary and opinion, as well as discussion of current news from Progressive perspectives. DoA is an apparent propaganda arm of The Deep State. Probably financed in some way by George Soros, The Clinton Foundation, Jay-Z, maybe even Joe Rogan. Get the Dig with Big ...
In politics, you’re often told not to get lost in the weeds. But we love the weeds! That’s where politics becomes policy – the stuff that shapes our lives. Every Tuesday, Dylan Matthews, Dara Lind, and other voices dig into the weeds on important national issues, including healthcare immigration, and housing. Produced by Vox and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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As the U.S. confronts climate change with a move to a new, clean energy future, what happens to those places that gave us the old energy — the fossil fuels that powered the country for more than a century? In “Welcome to AppalachAmerica,” host Jeff Young and the reporters at the Ohio Valley ReSource dig into the big questions around this energy shift: How can we move forward on clean energy when so many people fear they’ll be left behind? Can coal country come out a winner as we tackle clima ...
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The Commonwealth Club of California is the nation's largest public affairs forum. The nonpartisan and nonprofit Club produces and distributes programs featuring diverse viewpoints from thought leaders on important topics. The Club's weekly radio broadcast — the oldest in the U.S., since 1924 — is carried on hundreds of stations. Our website features audio and video of our programs. This podcast feed is usually updated multiple times each week.
In 2016, Donald Trump conspired with a foreign government to become President of the United States. On July 25, 2019, with the 2020 election around the corner, he decided to do it again. The first time around, it was collusion, aiding and abetting Russia’s attack on American democracy. The second time, it was extortion, demanding the Ukrainian government manufacture dirt on Trump’s political opponents in exchange for help the country needs to fend off a Russian invasion and chart a democrati ...
Actor Greg Grunberg has played some pretty iconic characters over his 25 year career in TV and film. From ‘Heroes’ and ‘Alias’, to ‘Star Wars’, ‘Star Trek’, and ‘A Star Is Born’. Now, Greg teams up with Screenvision Media to uncover the secrets behind the real life characters of America's most successful small businesses. To break out on your own and start a small business you need guts, determination, and a willingness to do whatever it takes to be successful. As a business entrepreneur him ...
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Keith Smith Joins the Show // Fred Demands Cookies // The Stack - 7/1 (Hour 4)
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(00:00) Keith Smith covers the NBA and joins Toucher and Rich to talk about the latest news on Kevin Durant. (11:56) Who the Hell steals 9 bottles of Bushmills? Fred is upset at Bertrand for not offering him a cookie (32:06) THE STACK CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & RICH Twitter: @Toucherandrich | @fredtoucher | @KenGriffeyRules Instagram: @Toucherandrichof…
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Our Intern Christina Joins the Show // Armpits of America - 7/1 (Hour 3)
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(00:00) Christina, the show intern, grades Nick on how he’s doing. (27:00) Armpits of America CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & RICH Twitter: @Toucherandrich | @fredtoucher | @KenGriffeyRules Instagram: @Toucherandrichofficial | @fredtoucher Twitch: twitch.tv/thesportshub 98.5 The Sports Hub: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram…
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Albert Breer Joins Toucher & Rich // Deshaun Watson Latest - 7/1 (Hour 2)
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(00:00) Albert Breer joins the show and shares his opinion on trains and Kevin Durant potential trade to the Celtics. (14:20) Breer and Joe Murray share their thoughts about the possible changes in College Football. (27:37) Albert Breer shares his thoughts on the Deshaun Watson case. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & RICH Twitter: @Toucherandrich | @fredtouch…
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Joe Murray Hates Trains // Jim Montgomery Hired as Bruins Head Coach // Kevin Durant to Boston? - 7/1 (Hour 1)
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(00:00) Fred, Joe Murray and Mike Lockhart are on the show today. Joe Murray has a fear of trains. (24:34) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Bruins hire Jim Montgomery as the new Head Coach. Could Kevin Durant end up coming to Boston? CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & RICH Twitter: @Toucherandrich | @fredtoucher | @KenGriffeyRules Instagram: @Toucherandrichofficial |…
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Power strip: SCOTUS’s environmental ruling
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America’s Supreme Court has essentially shorn the Environmental Protection Agency of its agency in making national policy. We ask what that means for the climate-change fight. Hong Kong is marking 25 years since its handover from Britain to China; the promised “one country, two systems” approach is all but gone already. And why moustaches are back …
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CLIMATE ONE: Wanjira Mathai on Sustainable Development and the Power of Women
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Africa is responsible for only less than 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Yet its people are already suffering some of the world’s most devastating climate impacts. For Wanjira Mathai, Regional Director for Africa and Vice President at the World Resources Institute, and the daughter of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai, this raises a…
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Abortion Rights in America: The Future of Roe V. Wade and Women’s Rights
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On June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision on abortion rights (in Dobbs v. Mississippi) that overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark case that has provided federal protections and defined a woman’s right to abortion since 1973. After decades of whittling away at Roe's protections, a majority of the court's justices have upended it, letting i…
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Providence Journal’s Bill Koch // The Stack - 6/30 (Hour 4)
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(00:00) Bill Koch covers the Boston Red Sox and joins Toucher & Rich to talk Sox. (27:58) THE STACK: CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & RICH Twitter: @Toucherandrich | @fredtoucher | @KenGriffeyRules Instagram: @Toucherandrichofficial | @fredtoucher Twitch: twitch.tv/thesportshub 98.5 The Sports Hub: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram…
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Stroke Talk with Nick and Mark Gemelli // Boston Sports Journal’s Conor Ryan // Fred’s Bronco Update - 6/30 (Hour 3)
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(00:00) Nick and his Dad jump on the mic about Nick’s latest health scare, whether Mark will ever reunite with Tyler Faith and much more. (17:12) Conor Ryan covers the Boston Bruins for Boston Sports Journal and joins Toucher & Rich to talk about their offseason, David Pasternak and the search for a new head coach. (34:24) Fred receives an email sa…
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The Bankroll Boys // Bruins Head Coaching Search, Pasternak & Offseason Moves - 6/30 (Hour 2)
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(00:00) Joe Murray and Dan Lifshatz are THE BANKROLL BOYS and they’re in-studio with Toucher & Rich for their weekly segment. (27:53) The guys turn their attention to the Boston Bruins, their coaching vacancy and David Pasternak’s future. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & RICH Twitter: @Toucherandrich | @fredtoucher | @KenGriffeyRules Instagram: @Toucherandri…
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Nick Returns After Suffering Stroke // What Happened Last Night - 6/30 (Hour 1)
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(00:00) Nick returns to the show after suffering an apparent stroke on Monday. He jumps on the mic to share what he went through and how bachelor parties are now bad for his health. (18:20) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The Red Sox beat the Blue Jays 6-5 in 10 innings to avoid a three-game sweep CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & RICH Twitter: @Toucherandrich | @f…
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Son rise: the Philippines’ next President Marcos
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It is a remarkable turnaround for a notorious family: the late dictator’s son just took the reins. But how will he govern? Scotland’s separatist party is again pushing for an independence referendum. That will probably fail—and empower the very prime minister that many Scots love to hate. And, why pilots in Ukraine are using an outdated, inaccurate…
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The Dig on Allyship w/ Mark Berrios-Ayala + Fox Goes Woke
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Fox News aired a fantastic segment in support of trans rights about trans teen Ryland Whittington, so of course conservatives, such as Matt Walsh lost their minds and scream cancel! We interview attorney and author Mark Berrios-Ayala on his new book "Let's Get Sincere" set to release in September which talks about allyship to resilient communities.…
A career in television journalism can be fraught with burnout, impostor syndrome and publicly aired stumbles. Especially in one of the craziest news eras America has ever seen, it is almost impossible to remain calm among the fury of stories to follow and the demanding and roles and responsibilities of the news industry. MSNBC anchor and New York T…
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Tanner Houck's Absence // Bruins Coaching Search // The Stack
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(00.00) With Tanner Houck out for the Toronto series, should the Red Sox make other plans heading forward? (15.20) The Bruins coaching search continues (30.00) The Stack features Fred butchering Tanner Houck's name and the batting cage at the Toucher householdBy Beasley Media Group
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Chris Forsberg discusses NBA Free Agency // Working While High (Hour 3)
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(00.00) Joe Murray was up in Baine this weekend. There was a bar called "Sarge's" Joe and James Stewart have a wrestling event coming up. (21.22) Chris Forsberg from NBC Sports Boston discusses NBA/Celtics (34.00) Joe says he's better when he's high at workBy Beasley Media Group
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Red Sox Could've used Houck last Night // Edelman Agrees About Garoppolo (Hour 2)
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(00.00) The Red Sox lost in the 9th inning in Toronto. Tanner Houck has been unavailable because of his vaccination status. Should they bail on him later in the season? (21.07) RV'ing around the country (35.17) Martellus Bennett called Jimmy Garoppolo a bitch and Edelman agreesBy Beasley Media Group
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Joe's Food Review // Red Sox lose late In Toronto (Hour1)
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00.00 - Joe is in today and a food delivery arrived before the show has even started! 21.20 - Joe gives a full-on food review of the Dom's food drop 34.28 - Red Sox lose in Toronto. Would Tanner Houck have helped last night?By Beasley Media Group
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Uprising tide: the coming inflation-driven unrest
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In a global period of belt-tightening, popular anger will spill over. Our correspondent visits places where powderkegs seem closest to being lit; our predictive model suggests where might be next. China’s spies have a deserved reputation for hacking and harassing—but fall surprisingly short on other spooky skills. And why America is suffering a sho…
Dylan Matthews and Dara Lind are joined by Vox senior reporter Keren Landman, M.D., (@landmanspeaking) to discuss the extremely high maternal mortality rate in the United States. Breaking down those numbers by socioeconomic factors like race or income, the rate of pregnancy-related deaths gets even worse. What will happen now that Roe v. Wade has b…
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Behold! The Performing Arts Prevail
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Anne W. Smith, the Commonwealth Club's Arts Member-led Forum chair, will moderate a discussion relative to restorative performing arts ideas and values, lingering pandemic issues and new implications for artist and audiences. Sean Fenton, the “new kid on the block”, is executive director for the arts community service organization Theatre Bay Area.…
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How Easy is it to Renounce Citizenship? // The Stack - 6/28/2022 (Hour 4)
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(0:00) The final hour of the show starts with Fred and Wallach talking about Billie Joe Armstrong renoucning his United States citizenship. (16:10) The show gives a small update on Nick Gemelli. (28:50) The Stack!By Beasley Media Group
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Cutlery Corner! // NBA Offseason Rumors // Smudging Gone Wrong - 6/28/2022 (Hour 3)
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(0:00) It's Cutlery Corner! Fred Rich and Wallach review a knife salesman's seemingly drunk pitches to his audience. (15:10) Cultery corner continues! (27:30) Kyrie Irving's eventful last 24 hours are discussed with the rumors saying he was going to opt-out and become a Laker to him eventually opting in to his deal with the Nets. (32:30) Fred tells…
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Bruins Extend Don Sweeney // Ty Anderson Joins the Show // Youth Sporst Travel Stories - 6/28/2022 (Hour 2)
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(0:00) The second hour of Tuesday's show starts with Fred and Wallach discussing the Bruins extension of general manager Don Sweeney. (16:30) Ty Anderson who covers the Bruins for our very own 98.5thesportshub.com joins the show to talk everything Bruins, from the extension of Don Sweeney, their coaching search and the uncertainty of the offseason.…
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What Happened Last Night // Kyrie Opts in to Nets Deal // Red Sox Lose to Blue Jays - 6/28/2022 (Hour 1)
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(0:00) Fred and Wallach are in this morning and start Tuesday mornings show talking about the radio stations move to waltham and Fred and Zolak's sick day counter. (17:50) Kyrie Irving has opted into his contract with the Nets contrary to speculation that he was going to opt out or be traded to the Lakers. (30:30) The Red Sox loss to the Blue Jays …
War in Ukraine has stiffened the alliance’s spine; leaders meeting this week will refashion troop-deployment plans reflecting a vastly changed security situation. The property sector makes a staggering contribution to carbon emissions, but our correspondent says it is not cleaning up nearly as fast as other industries are. And reflecting on the lif…
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Bergeron's Final Season // Motley Crue's latest Performance // The Stack (Hour 4)
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0.00 - How will Bergeron returning for another season affect the outcome of the Bruins season? 10.45 - Motley Crue's latest performance was something to hear 24.00 - The Stack features Fred lobbying to not come back to Dorchester. Jaylen Brown feels disrespectedBy Beasley Media Group
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Bike Etiquette // Jen McCaffrey The Athletic // Fart Court (Hour 3)
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0.00 - Rich is riding in the Pan Mass Challenge. Bike Etiquette is discused. 12.04 - Jen McCaffrey from The Athletic joins the show. Jen discusses Jarren Duran's upcoming absence from the Toronto series. Could Aaron Judge join the Red Sox? Chris Sale's return and more 23.45 T&R bring Felger and Mazz producer James Stewart up on charges in Fart Cour…
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Rich Is In A Bike Race // Draymond went over the Line With Kendrick Perkins (Hour 2)
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0.00 - Rich is raising money for a good cause. Will he go full bike guy? 14.50 - Draymond Green called Kendrick Perkins a racial slur and Perk addressed it. Did Draymond go over the line? 33.18 - Baseball fights are getting good.By Beasley Media Group
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Digging Through The Trash // Red Sox Win (Hour 1)
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00.00 - Wallach still wears a retainer. Fred had to dig through the trash as a child for his. 14.15 - What happened last night - It's very hot in the sports hub studio. Fred doesn't want to come back to the studio before we move. Red Sox win again. 29.09 - Bruins are still on the coaching searchBy Beasley Media Group
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Comings to term: America’s abortion-rights rollback
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The Supreme Court ruling has convulsed the country; passing the question of abortion rights to the states will divide America yet further. We ask what it means for the court to go so plainly against public opinion, examine the woeful effects the changing scenario will have on women and speak to one woman whose life was saved by a now-threatened pro…
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The Dig on Julian Assange & A Free Press
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The U.K. government on Friday formally approved the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States to face espionage charges, a decision that human rights groups condemned as a dire threat to journalism worldwide. Assange, who has been detained in a high-security London prison since 2019, is expected to appeal the move by U.K.…
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George P. Shultz, Exploring the Legacy of an Extraordinary American Statesman
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The Ronald Reagan Institute Shultz Lecture Series was originally conceived to honor Secretary Shultz on the anniversary of his 100th birthday; to celebrate and introduce more people to his incredible achievements and leadership in service to the United States and the world. This inaugural Shultz Lecture brings together three leading scholars to dis…
Penetrating the fog of the coverup surrounding the murder of Stanford University's cofounder, historian Richard White deftly sifts through the evidence and reconstructs the full story. In 1885 Jane Stanford and her husband, Leland Stanford, co-founded Stanford University in memory of their deceased son. After Leland's death in 1893, Jane steered th…
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Crisis at the Border: Helping Ukrainian Refugees Show editorially warningPlay
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As we mark World Refugee Day, an international day to honor refugees, we invite you to celebrate the strength and courage of all those forced to flee their homes in Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion in February . Multiple organizations and individuals are lending their support to the estimated 6.8 million refugees from Ukraine who hav…
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Brad Stevens Joins the Show // Trips to Vegas // The Stack 6/24/2022 (Hour 4)
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(0:00) Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens joins the show to talk all things Celtics, their disapointing loss in the finals, the NBA draft and the upcoming offseason. (24:50) THE STACK!By Beasley Media Group
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Portland Trash Monster // Chris Cotillo Joins the Show // Are RV's Worth it?- 6/24/2022 (Hour 3)
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(0:00) The third hour of the show starts with the guys talking about the Portland Sea dogs trash mascot and how someone ends up getting the job. (15:10) Chris Cotillo from Masslive.com joins the show to talk about the Red Sox good play as of late and how he sees the trade deadline and rest of the season going for the team. (28:30) RV trips are disc…
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The Gloucester Greasy Pole Contest // Sam Quinn Joins the Show // Radio Station Junk Pile - 6/24/2022 (Hour 2)
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(0:00) The second hour of Friday's show starts with the show discussing the yearly tradition of the Gloucester greasy pole contest. (15:10) Sam Quinn from CBS Sports joins the show to talk all things NBA draft and the Celtics possible offseason moves (33:20) Rich, Wallach and Arcand continue talking about the radio station moving buildings and all …
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What Happened Last Night // NBA Draft // Patrice Bergeron Returning? - 6/24/2022 (Hour 1)
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(0:00) Rich, Wallach and Christian Arcand are in this morning and start the show by discussing the radio stations move away from Dorchester and all the crap being left around the building. (14:10) The NBA draft was last night the guys go over the Celtics pick and what happened around the league. (25:30) The show reacts to the breaking news from las…
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Shooting from the hip: The Supreme Court expands gun rights
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Yesterday, America’s Supreme Court issued its most important Second Amendment ruling in more than a decade, striking down a New York law that tightly regulated concealed carrying of guns. The ruling means cities will probably see a lot more armed people. Our correspondent caught up with Ukraine’s First Lady. And new research into the origins of the…