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StandardSummaries onlyThe Book Club: James Marriott
Best of the Spectator· The Book Club· Sep 2, 2026
In this week’s Book Club podcast, Sam Leith is joined by The Times columnist James Marriott, whose new book is The New Dark Ages: The End of Reading and the Dawn of a Post-literate Society.Are we witnessing the end of th…
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The Book Club: Simon Sebag Montefiore – The Cauldron
Best of the Spectator· The Book Club· Aug 25, 2026
My guest on this week’s Book Club podcast is Simon Sebag Montefiore, the author of a number of fantastic books, including The Cauldron, which released this week. Simon and I talk about the making of the modern middle eas…
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The Book Club: Steven Pinker
Best of the Spectator· The Book Club· Sep 30, 2026
In this week’s Book Club podcast, Sam Leith is joined by psychologist and linguist Steven Pinker to discuss his new book, When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows…Pinker explores the powerful idea of ‘common knowledge’ - …
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The Book Club: Anand Gopal – Days of Love and Rage
Best of the Spectator· The Book Club· Sep 15, 2026
In this week's Book Club podcast, Sam Leith is joined by The New Yorker writer Anand Gopal, whose new book, long-listed for the Baillie Gifford Prize, is Days of Love and Rage: A Story of Revolution.What does freedom mea…
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The Book Club: John Sellars – Stoicism Is Not What You Think
Best of the Spectator· The Book Club· Sep 23, 2026
In this week’s Book Club podcast, Sam Leith is joined by philosopher John Sellars to discuss his new book, Stoicism Is Not What You Think.Sellars explores the ancient philosophy of Stoicism and challenges some of its mos…
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Book Club: Shaun Bythell – Return of the Bookseller Diarist
Best of the Spectator· Book Club· Oct 14, 2026
For this week’s Book Club, Sam Leith, the Spectator’s literary editor, is joined by Shaun Bythell, proprietor of The Book Shop in Wigtown, Scotland, and author of The Diary of a Bookseller series, to discuss the fourth i…
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Book Club: Matthew Sweet – The Great Dictator
Best of the Spectator· Book Club· Oct 7, 2026
In this week’s Book Club podcast, Sam Leith is joined by author Matthew Sweet to discuss his new biography, The Great Dictator, about the bestselling novelist Barbara Cartland.They explore the extraordinary life behind B…
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StandardSummaries onlyTrump hits the campaign trail for Republican candidates
The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi· Aug 22, 2026
Campaigning for Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina Trump says, "We're the smart country now, not the dumb country," as advisers worry his approval will fall below 30%. Plus Paul Tremblay joins the Velshi Banned Book C…
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Trump escalates attacks as midterms near
The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi· Jun 27, 2026
President Trump ratchets up his fear-mongering, election lies, and revenge on disloyal Republicans. Plus, the U.S. strikes Iran in response to an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. And the return of the Vels…
StandardSummaries onlyMarkets Are Sending Trump a Very Ominous Warning (w/ David Frum)
The Bulwark· Oct 18, 2026
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comDavid Frum joins Mona Charen to discuss Trump’s cozy relationship with Putin, the absurdity of his Russian diesel deal, and the damage he’s …
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Political Shifts are Teaching The GOP a Brutal Lesson (w/ Will Saletan)
The Bulwark· Oct 4, 2026
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comMona Charen and Will Saletan discuss the GOP’s disastrous attempt to ambush Jack Smith, the political warning signs pushing Republicans away…
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Book Club: Lindsey Fitzharris – Sleuth-Hound
Best of the Spectator· Book Club· Oct 24, 2026
Who was the real Sherlock Holmes? In this episode Sam Leith is joined by medical historian and author Lindsey Fitzharris to discuss her new book, Sleuth Hound: The Case of the Real Sherlock Holmes.Fitzharris tells the ex…
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StandardSummaries onlyWednesday, July 15, 2026: Single Pros; Crazy HOA Rules; Knock Knock!
The Anna and Raven Show· Jul 15, 2026
What’s the best part about being single? According to one study, it may actually help you live longer!Anna has been getting ads for “Culturally 30+ bars”. A dream for women who are too old to party with those in their 20…
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026: Culturally 30+ Bars; Dumb HOA Rules; Marriage Surprises!
The Anna and Raven Show· Jul 14, 2026
What’s the best part about being single? According to one study, it may actually help you live longer!Anna has been getting ads for “Culturally 30+ bars”. A dream for women who are too old to party with those in their 20…
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StandardSummaries onlyEp 353 - Dollars for Oligarchs, Austerity for Argentina with Daniel Kostzer
Macro N Cheese· Daniel Kostzer· Nov 8, 2025
** Want to take a deeper dive into this podcast? Join us on Tuesday evenings for Macro ‘n Chill, where we listen to the most recent episode together. Ask questions, share your insights, or just hang with us. 8pm ET/5pm P…
StandardSummaries onlyThe Grimoire - Secret Teachings Esoteric Audiobook Club and Library | Global Launch Party
Grimerica Outlawed· Global Launch Party· Aug 13, 2026
Darren Grimes and Graham Dunlop launch their new Grimoire platform, a global book club built around 250 plus professionally narrated audiobooks, lunar-cycle book picks, and community participation. They also demo a new o…
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Oprah Picks 'Little Wonder' by Sophie Chen Keller
Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!· Jun 16, 2026
Oprah’s latest book club pick, “Little Wonder” by Sophie Chen Keller, is a gripping tale of a food delivery worker in China and her musical-genius son, whose disappearance in Beijing sparks an unforgettable journey of ha…
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StandardSummaries onlyJune 29, 2026 | Wake Up Classy 97
Wake Up Classy 97 The Podcast· Jun 29, 2026
Wake Up Classy 97 with Josh & Chantel from Monday, June 29th, 2026 / Josh and Chantel share the hilarious story of how their home thermostat became a tiny art gallery featuring General Grant and Napoleon Bonaparte, a hea…
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StandardSummaries onlyMuppet Kids in Frogs Only
Storytime for Kids· Oct 15, 2026
In this children’s book titled "Frogs Only!", a young Fozzie Bear struggles with feelings of isolation when his best friend, Kermit, joins an exclusive scout group for frogs. Seeking to remain by his friend’s side, Fozzi…
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Hannah Richell: An Ocean and a Day
Best of the Spectator· Hannah Richell· Sep 9, 2026
In this week’s Book Club podcast, Sam Leith is joined by bestselling novelist Hannah Richell to discuss her new memoir, An Ocean and a Day.When Hannah’s husband died in a surfing accident, her life in Australia was shatt…
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StandardSummaries only#2379 - Matthew McConaughey
The Joe Rogan Experience· Matthew McConaughey· Sep 16, 2025
Matthew McConaughey is an Academy Award–winning actor and #1 New York Times bestselling author. His new book, "Poems & Prayers,” comes out September 16. His latest film, "The Lost Bus," will open in select theaters in Lo…
StandardSummaries onlyEvery Business I Tried Before Making My First Million
My First Million· Nov 17, 2025
Want the Side Hustle Ideas Database? Get it here: https://clickhubspot.com/jnd Episode 765: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) talk about every business Sam tried before he…