Month: March 2024

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs - Song 173: “All Along the Watchtower”, Part One: “He’s Not the Messiah”

For those who haven’t heard the announcement I posted , songs from this point on will sometimes be split among multiple episodes, so this is the first of a two-episode look at the song “All Along the Watchtower”. This one is on the original version by Bob Dylan, while part two will be on Jimi Hendrix’s cover version.

Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.

Patreon backers also have a half-hour bonus episode, on “Alice’s Restaurant Massacree” by Arlo Guthrie.

Tilt Araiza has assisted invaluably by doing a first-pass edit, and will hopefully be doing so from now on. Check out Tilt’s irregular podcasts at http://www.podnose.com/jaffa-cakes-for-proust and http://sitcomclub.com/

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Lex Fridman Podcast - #421 – Dana White: UFC, Fighting, Khabib, Conor, Tyson, Ali, Rogan, Elon & Zuck

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OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.
(00:00) – Introduction
(06:31) – Mike Tyson and early days of fighting
(17:10) – Jiu jitsu
(23:14) – Origin of UFC
(37:25) – Joe Rogan
(43:31) – Lorenzo Fertitta
(45:58) – Great fighters
(49:55) – Khabib vs Conor
(53:01) – Jon Jones
(56:03) – Conor McGregor
(1:01:05) – Trump
(1:06:44) – Elon vs Zuck
(1:08:04) – Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul
(1:10:52) – Forrest Griffin vs Stephan Bonnar
(1:18:06) – Gambling
(1:33:08) – Mortality

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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - Strange News: Nickelodeon Scandal, A Shootout in Arkansas, A Double Amputation Insurance Scam

A new docuseries brings long-standing allegations of gruesome abuse at Nickelodeon to the mainstream. An airport executive dies in a bizarre shootout with the ATF. A man purposely loses his legs to frostbite in a strange insurance scam. All this and more in this week's strange news segment.

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Bad Faith - Episode 357 Promo – Death Doula (w/ Marianne Williamson)

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2024 Presidential candidate and bestselling author Marianne Williamson returns to Bad Faith to explain why she unsuspended her campaign, what she makes of RFK’s success, and how her politics toward Israel bear on her approach to the crisis in Gaza. She reflects on past criticism from the left -- including Norm Finkelstein and RBN -- and debates the characterization of her views as "Zionist." Stick around until the end for some Oscars 2024 discussion.

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Focus on Africa - Why has Uganda’s President promoted his son to head the military?

Uganda's President 79 year old Yoweri Museveni, has promoted his son Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba to head the military. His promotion comes amid a major cabinet reshuffle in which five ministers were sacked. Mr Museveni has denied speculation that he is grooming him as his successor. What do Ugandans make of it?

Also an analysis of the recently approved Rwandan bill that, Rwanda says, will ensure the safety of asylum seekers from the UK

And why the opinion about the police across the continent is very low!

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The Commentary Magazine Podcast - The No-Congressional-Body Problem

Today's podcast considers the terrorist attack in Russia and what it means for the war in Ukraine—and what the chaos in Congress means for the war in Ukraine as well. Also, lesson #257 in what happens if you try to get a job in mainstream media when you're on the right, and what the new Netflix show Three-Body Problem might tell us about our coming debt cliff. Give a listen.

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The Intelligence from The Economist - The Intelligence: Moscow massacre

Warnings from the Americans went unheeded, police took too long to respond, and now the Kremlin has found a way to link it to Ukraine. Could this tragedy be used to Vladamir Putin’s advantage? A hotline for Japanese men to discuss their anxieties is an unfortunate indicator of a wider social problem (09:48). And why America’s love for big trucks is hitting a dead end (17:15).


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CBS News Roundup - 03/25/2024 | World News Roundup

Donald Trump faces deadline to post bond to cover New York judgment. Mourning Moscow attack victims. United Airlines scrutiny. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.

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Up First from NPR - Middle East Latest, Moscow After Attack, Trump’s Legal Battles

Israel's Defense Minister is in the U.S. today at a moment of tension between the two allies. An offshoot of the Islamic State claims responsibility for Friday's mass shooting in Moscow, while Russian authorities point instead to Ukraine. And two of Donald Trump's legal battles collide today — one criminal, one civil, both in New York City.

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