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The laughs, heartbreaks and hopes of 2024 25:18

9d ago25:18

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When we look back on 2024, it’s easy for the campaign and the election to drown out everything else that happened. But there was so much more! The Post’s Alexandra Petri, Molly Roberts and Drew Goins talk about this chaotic year and the stories that stuck with them.The Washington Post

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(Final Episode) Miss Nottingham's School of Etiquette 45:15

5d ago45:15

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Title by David George Beckham, In the last ever episode of Impromptunes - The Podcast, Prunella, the daughter of the king and a chimneysweep, wonders why everyone at Ms Nottingham's School of Etiquette cares less about what people say than how they say it. Meanwhile, her twin brother George is looking to elocute his way to the throne, but is he say…

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Burp! 47:52

12d ago47:52

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Title by Matt Fishwick David's gastrointestinal issues threaten his scholarship at Mrs Nottingham's School of Etiquette until he discovers a great talent. Song List: "Burp Burp Burp", "Oh, Why Do I Burp?", "Go, Go, Go Away", "You'd Become a Brit", "Bad Influence", "Let Out Your Love" Cast: Jacob Kuek, Stephanie Beza, Jackson Eather and Ian Andrew o…

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Luigi Mangione's motives — and ours 22:50

16d ago22:50

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The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson captivated America, as it played out in an almost cinematic fashion. But there are disturbing issues underneath this crime – the simmering anger over health-care costs and the growing normalization of violence in the United States. The Post’s David Von Drehle talks with columnists Molly Roberts and…

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The Names of People I Pretend to Forget 46:26

19d ago46:26

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Title by Josie Lane At the school reunion, Luke wants to pretend to be more successful than he is so he wears a purple suit and says he's in the top 7 of the Forbes 100 list of rich guys. But will his high school crush, Becky from Cotton On, like the 'new him?' Song List: "At the Ten Year Reunion/ I Was Always Gonna Be Better than High School", "I'…

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Americans don’t like experts? Send in the clowns. 26:42

23d ago26:42

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America has lost faith in experts, and it’s certainly showing in some of Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks. Beyond a lack of qualifications, there are concerns over character problems with several nominees too. But do either really matter in American politics anymore? Deputy Opinions Editor David Von Drehle talks with columnists Ruth Marcus and Dana Mil…

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Small Pants For Big Boys 38:56

26d ago38:56

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Title by Anon Johnny has been wetting his pants for as long as anyone can remember. His supportive teacher/aunty, Miss Garcia, has a dream of winning the coveted "Least Peed On" award but one thing stands in her way! Her little nephew and his wet pants. Only one thing can save the day. Jundies. Song List: "Junderwear" "No More Pee" "Get Rid of John…

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Mexico vs. Trump: The rematch 25:03

30d ago25:03

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Donald Trump is promising Mexico a lot of deported migrants with a side of trade war. How will Mexico and its new president handle a neighbor like Trump? Opinions assignment editor Damir Marusic talks to columnists León Krauze and Eduardo Porter about the view from both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. Subscribe to The Washington Post here.…

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The Underwater Arancini Ball 39:50

1M ago39:50

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Title by Rainbowroe When an arancini ball threatens the decade long marriage of a pair of foodie fish, only a trip to the surface will bring them back together. Song List: "Eat, Eat, Eat," Why Did I Eat That?" "Plenty of Fish," "Get Caught!" "Italian/Fish" "Throw Away Your Food For Love" Cast: Hollie James, Emerson Brophy, Morgan Phillips and David…

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Searching for gratitude 18:39

1M ago18:39

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As many head off for Thanksgiving after a disorienting month, our columnists tried to find anything in the world — in news and politics and their lives — to be grateful for. They had to dig deep, but they found gratitude for traditions forcing them toward normalcy, for the systems that work and for Matt Gaetz making Cameos instead of being the next…

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Lost: One Lost AirPod 43:44

1M ago43:44

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Title by Anonymous Tom and Damien are two retired child star peas in an (air)pod. Their first day working at Apple goes awry when Margaret walks in. Will the lost left go right again? Song List: "The C in Customer Service", "Apple of My Eye", "Charge Your Laptop", "2 be a child star", "Episode 12, Season 3 (Shoot Me)", "You Can Count on Apple" Cast…

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She’s the future. How does the government keep her? 10:37

1M ago10:37

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As potential deep cuts to federal agencies dominate headlines, it’s more important than ever to understand the people who make the government run. In the final installment of our “Who is Government” series, comedian and filmmaker W. Kamau Bell delves into the antitrust division of the Justice Department and learns about the surprising ways it can h…

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RFK Jr. has some good ideas. It’s what makes him so dangerous. 23:13

1M ago23:13

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People are justifiably alarmed at the prospect of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. being in charge of U.S. health policy. He amplifies conspiracy theories, is anti-vaccine and makes bizarre health claims that aren't backed up by evidence. But underneath his rhetoric, Kennedy has floated some interesting ideas, like limiting processed foods or banning pharmace…

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I've Got Something In My Front Pocket For You 40:31

2M ago40:31

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Title by Laine Phillips Dennis and Beatrice are only on their second date and sparks are already flying! But Dennis misses his mum in Tasmania and the mysterious Lake Eel-Man has an interesting deal on offer. Dennis has a choice to make... Song List: "The Lake Eel-Man", "I'm Here", "One Night", "What Do I Do (When I Have Two Loves)?", "Flame On" Ca…

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Trump 'Resistance' didn't work. What will? 24:25

2M ago24:25

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Donald Trump’s election might feel like déjà vu. But America is in a different place than it was eight years ago. Contributing columnists Amanda Ripley, Matt Bai and Theodore Johnson talk through how they’re thinking about Trump’s second term, how to set boundaries between the personal and political, and what type of civic involvement is actually u…

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A Side Of Crab 45:59

2M ago45:59

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Title by Josie Lane Even in tropical paradise, Bollard can't stop thinking about his ex-girlfriend Samantha. But when bookworm Maggie starts teaching him crab facts, could a change be on the horizon? Is this feeling love, or just indigestion? Song List: "Give Me Seafood", "My Ex-Girlfriend Samantha", "Facts About Crabs", "The Getting Ready Song", "…

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This is bigger than any one mistake Harris made 25:52

2M ago25:52

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Donald Trump won. But why? Were Americans really just mad about their grocery bill? Columnists Ruth Marcus, Dana Milbank and James Hohmann grapple with this election result as an “X-ray into our national soul.” Read more from Washington Post columnists: “No, the way to cope with a Trump win isn’t moving to Canada” “A big win for the Blow It Up Part…

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It’s Election Week. Grab the whiskey. 23:35

2M ago23:35

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None of us can know the outcome of the election, but our columnists talk through the campaign’s final spasms. Ruth Marcus, Dana Milbank and James Hohmann discuss the shifting mood in Pennsylvania, whether abortion will be as motivating this time around and if Donald Trump can get “crypto bros and the guy who vapes” to actually vote. Subscribe to Th…

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The Brief Case of the Briefcase 41:45

2M ago41:45

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Title by Tatum Stafford After a wild night of karaoke and men, Jan loses her briefcase filled with confidential documents. In her search for it she discovers a nefarious plot. Song List: "I Look At The Clock", "I'm The Kind Of Girl Who Likes To Go Crazy", "Steal His Keys", "Diamonds From A Diamond Mine", "I've Got A Plan", "Is That The Nerd?", "The…

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Are Republicans Kamala-curious? Not so much. 20:26

2M ago20:26

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In the final stretch of the campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris is making a play for Republicans who don’t like Donald Trump. But can they be swayed to vote for a lifelong Democrat? Columnists Megan McArdle, Jim Geraghty and Ramesh Ponnuru discuss what they’re hearing from fellow conservatives about this election and the future of the GOP. Subsc…

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Doc Martens Ruined My Life 48:35

2M ago48:35

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Title by Laine Phillips Mouldarolla is pretty attached to her shoes, but her dad's new partner is definitely not. Also, her dad's a bitch. Song List: "It's So Hard to be Alive", "Can't Afford to Lose", "Put Your Mouth on Me", "Ruining My Life (i'm the muthafucking moon)", "It's Sad and Okay" Cast: Zoë Harlen, Brenna Glazebrook, Morgan Phillips, and…

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To tip or not to tip? That is now the question. Everywhere. 20:51

2M ago20:51

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Americans don’t seem to have a shared understanding of when or how much to tip. Yet, millions of people rely on what we give to make a decent wage. Columnists Theodore Johnson, Heather Long and Molly Roberts talk about why things have become so confusing and get into the real issues beneath the campaign proposals to end taxes on tips. Read more fro…

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The Investigation of Ramsay Bay Hospital 45:17

2M ago45:17

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Title by Josie Lane Something is afoot at Ramsay Bay Hospital and Investigator Douglas is determined to get to the bottom of it. But when the bodies start piling up he realises that this case could be one that has been following him his entire career. What's in the coffee? What happened in 1966? And who is the mysterious 'They'? Song List: "These W…

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Doritos and cocaine: Harris and Trump try out podcast populism 20:54

3M ago20:54

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In the final stretch of the presidential campaign, both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are turning to popular lifestyle and comedy podcasts to woo different audiences. We were curious whether the candidates sounded any different in these environments than at their rallies. So columnists Charles Lane, Molly Roberts and Perry Bacon listened in and di…

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David Lee's Broth 46:10

3M ago46:10

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Title by David Lee's Broth Culinary School student, Mike, struggles to cook the perfect soup while dealing with the trauma of having an absent father, and the accidental transmutation of his friend, Mary, into a cat. Song List: "Yeah, Soup!", "Culinary Perfection", "Make That Soup With Your Father", "Cook! Cook! Cook!", "Make a Soup Outa Me", "Chic…

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‘I exist because of this piece of paper’ 13:00

3M ago13:00

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The National Archives might seem like a distant trove of documents and arcane laws for Americans far from Washington. But many of these national treasures are actually relevant to our lives. Author Sarah Vowell found the people inside the Archives who are making sure everybody can access these documents and find their stories. Read Sarah Vowell’s f…

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Just how bad will the Middle East get? 23:42

3M ago23:42

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As tensions between Israel and Iran soar, columnists David Ignatius and Josh Rogin talk with Damir Marusic about the broader forces at play in the conflict, the lack of plans for a stable future and what a Trump victory would mean for the U.S.-Iran relationship. Read more from David Ignatius on this issue: “What the Oct. 7 attacks didn’t change” “T…

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Frolicking at Fire 42:45

3M ago42:45

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Title by Josie Lane Gumdrop just wants to invent- and to fly! But there are awful, pixie-hungry goblins on the loose. What will our heroes do when faced with impending goblin doom?? Song List: "Oogie Boogie Pixies", "Fly", "Eat the Pixies", "The Goblins are Coming!", "Die, Goblin, DIE" Cast: Amelia June, Jackson Eather, Brenton Gardiner, and Hayden…

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How a cyber sleuth in the IRS takes down terrorists 12:55

3M ago12:55

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The IRS may be one of the most hated departments in the federal government, but it turns out it does more than just collect taxes. Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks got to know the folks in charge of the IRS’s cybercrime unit which investigates criminals who use cryptocurrency. In this bonus episode, Brooks talks with Michael Lewis abo…

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JD Vance had nowhere to go but up 21:26

3M ago21:26

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In the vice-presidential showdown JD Vance tried to remake himself by being nice, while Tim Walz directed his attacks at Donald Trump. Columnists Karen Tumulty, Dana Milbank and Ruth Marcus discuss the Jan. 6 moment and what Vance’s soft talk on abortion says about Republicans’ fear of how the issue will hurt them at the ballot box. Subscribe to Th…

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Oh You Mean THAT Freckle! 48:54

3M ago48:54

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Title by Melissa Dawson Marie of sunny Sunsmart Street wants to embrace the outdoors but faces problems with both melanin and men. Additionally, dastardly dermatologist Doctor Peterson is sabotaging the skin of the town's civilians with Jazz to harvest freckles. When Freddy the Freckle appears on Marie's shoulder, can town skincare-purveyor Tabitha…

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What’s a government for? Let me count the ways. 10:10

3M ago10:10

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The skittish inflation number that flies across headlines might feel arbitrary; in fact, it’s anything but. To arrive at that number, it takes millions of calculations into granular details such as the chemical composition of turkey meat and the flavor notes of olive oil. In this episode, John Lanchester chats with Michael Lewis about what the gove…

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The meaning of ‘Jeopardy!’ in a post-truth America 23:59

3M ago23:59

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“Jeopardy!” has been on the air and wildly popular for 60 years. What makes it endure, and what does that say about American culture? Contributing columnist Amanda Ripley talks to Alexandra Petri, Drew Goins and Ryan Vogt — Post Opinions staffers who’ve been contestants on the show — about its staying power, and if “Jeopardy!” can still bring Ameri…

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How About This Meat 44:24

3M ago44:24

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Title given anonymously Lovebirds Kenny and Susan have a life planned together, but it would cause Kenny's family to chop off his inheritance. With so much at steak, Kenny sets up a butcher's shop to help them snag the life of their dreams, but has to make some gristly decisions to meat the standard. Song List: "Butcher Shop Tango", "Your Money Or …

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To find new planets, you have to dim the stars 12:18

3M ago12:18

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The scope of the federal government is vast, and in one corner lies NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab, where the search for new planets and new life continues. As part of the Post Opinions “Who is government?” series, author Dave Eggers takes a look at the lab’s latest innovations and gets to know the people who are reaching for the stars. In this special …

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The real reasons Americans are having fewer kids 29:21

4M ago29:21

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Many economists and politicians are alarmed that Americans, like others around the world, are having fewer kids. But, apart from wanting a growing labor force, is this really a problem? Opinions columnists Shadi Hamid and Heather Long talk with Style columnist Monica Hesse about what’s really behind the baby bust and whether we just need to prepare…

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Onomatopoeia - Aaargh! 45:11

4M ago45:11

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Title by Amanda Buckley All President McNulty wants to do is inspire her constituents through friendship, creativity and connection. But Vice President Sandra has other plans: To remove all imagination and free thought from the country. Song List: "Use Onomatopoeia", "Boom! Pow! Wow!", "A World Without Imagination", "We Accept Everyone For Their ST…

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Harris wiped the floor with Trump. But what did we learn about her? 20:36

4M ago20:36

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Did the debate cause a vibe shift? Columnists Charles Lane, Megan McArdle, Dana Milbank and Jim Geraghty discuss how much voters care about policy, whether Trump made any good points and how his false claims about pet-eating immigrants mask a genuine issue. And don't forget to check out the first two stories in our series, “Who is Government? Seven…

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The Lottery Winner 46:03

4M ago46:03

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Title by The Lottery Winner Samson loves to come in third, but his beliefs are challenged when the Beechworth Beach Club Lottery comes around. Song List: "Lottery, Lottery", "Three!", "Dance at the Function", "Draw", "Pants on Fire!", "Tickets on Yourself (Fry, Sausage, Fry)" Wanna show Impromptunes some financial love? Check out our Patreon here: …

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What do men want? 30:49

4M ago30:49

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The evidence is in. American men are facing a crisis — in health, in education and in the labor force. But under all of that runs deeper trends — disconnection, loneliness and a lack of role models. Columnists Theodore Johnson and Shadi Hamid talk with Richard Reeves, founder of the American Institute for Boys and Men, about the dueling visions of …

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Reindeer Games 2 - The Revenge of Blitzen 42:59

4M ago42:59

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Title by Josie Lane Tensions are high in the north poll as Blitzen takes control and fights the number one enemy - The elves. Song List: "We Ain't Got no Pause About Loving Santa Clause" "Elves It's Time to go Down" "Make it Rein" "Keep It For The Elves" "45 Seconds" "The Day the Reindeer Slayed" Wanna show Impromptunes some financial love? Check o…

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Why not pay teachers $100,000? 13:00

4M ago13:00

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As American kids head back to school, columnist Daniel Pink makes the case for paying teachers more money. High-quality teachers, he argues, significantly improve student learning, so shouldn’t they be paid as much as somebody assessing insurance premiums on your car? Plus, humor columnist Alexandra Petri discusses sending her child to school for t…

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The Wisdom Tooth Fairy 39:57

4M ago39:57

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Title by Ryan Patterson Pat's got some big wings to fill with his mum as the OG Tooth Fairy, so when he's up for a promotion to become the Wisdom Tooth Fairy, he resorts to unexpected means to collect as many teeth as possible. But will Boss be impressed? Will Susan, his best friend and promotion rival, think it wise? And won't someone please think…

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Out with the old at the DNC 22:13

4M ago22:13

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We are in Chicago, where it's Kamala Harris's party now. Columnists Dana Milbank, Jennifer Rubin, Jonathan Capehart and Jim Geraghty discuss why gender isn’t being talked about in this campaign so far, and they do the math on what percentage of the Democrats’ energy is from excitement, relief and just avoiding existential dread. Subscribe to The Wa…

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Rumour 47:59

5M ago47:59

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Title by Karen Elbourne It's the Chattanuga High School Reunion, and Deidre, the Valedictorian, is preparing for her final law exam. Will she be able to find evidence of the murderous clows beyond reasonable doubt before it's too late? Song List: "Where Does It Start?", "Real To Me", "Class Clowns", "Tellin' Lies", Wanna show Impromptunes some fina…

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Surviving Putin's gulag: Vladimir Kara-Murza tells his story 42:48

5M ago42:48

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Pulitzer Prize winner Vladimir Kara-Murza, who was part of August’s massive prisoner exchange with Russia, sat down to talk with Post Opinions editor David Shipley about his time in jail, the importance of freedom of speech and what the future holds for Putin’s regime. Today’s show was produced by Charla Freeland. It was edited by Allison Michaels …

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Spy School Musical 53:37

5M ago53:37

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Title by Aoning L Highschool's hard, especially for Stephen - his only hope for success is finding the elusive 8-legged lizard: the Squanch. But without the support of his two best friends Tracey and Dylan, he must turn to the I Spy Club. Will Sharpie and Professor Williamson prove more faithful friends, or do I Spy betrayal? Song List: "Fit In Sch…

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Tim Walz won’t hurt Kamala Harris. Will he help? 21:32

5M ago21:32

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Tim Walz went from being a little-known Midwestern governor to Democratic vice-presidential candidate in a matter of a few weeks. But in this sprint of a campaign, nothing is moving slowly. Charles Lane, Molly Roberts and Matt Bai talk through whether Walz can keep up the momentum of the Harris campaign, if the “weird” strategy is good or bad, and …

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ImpromptoooooOOOOoooones 43:56

5M ago43:56

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Title by Michael Barry With the guidance of The Spirit of Improv, new Impromptoones member Sarah brushes up her skills for the Halloweentown Improv Festival so she won't be lynched! Song List: "Improvise", "I don't know how to...", "Welcome to Halloweentown", "I'll 'Yes And' Everything Baby" "I Have What It Takes" Wanna show Impromptunes some finan…

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The misery of airline travel might be our fault 26:15

5M ago26:15

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Airline travel is increasingly exasperating. Any blip, whether it’s a weather event or a technical problem, leads to cascading days of delays and cancellations. Why does it all seem so fragile? Charles Lane, Catherine Rampell and Marc Fisher discuss the economics of flying and how customers might be helping drive a race to the bottom. Stay until th…

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