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Wife questions her depression after daily murder podcast listening
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Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.
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Rachel Meyers
Maybe those true crime stories are feeding her anxiety more than she realizes and a break could help clarify things.
“Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.” — Orhan Pamuk, My Name Is Red
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— Sep 30, 2026
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Disability Inclusion Efforts Span Communities, Technology
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— Oct 2, 2026
Efforts to improve life for people with disabilities range from Lebanon’s planned community listening session to programs in Israel and Edmonton focused on social connection, skills and belonging. Other initiatives argue accessibility must include flexible participation beyond fixed schedules and use tools such as a browser extension to address digital barriers.
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Phil Wickham Releases Song Encouraging Worship in Everyday Moments
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— Sep 26, 2026
Phil Wickham’s new song “Everyday Hallelujah” encourages listeners to treat ordinary moments—including joy and hardship—as opportunities to thank and worship God.
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America Has Little Fuel Cushion Left If A Hurricane Knocks Out Gulf Coast Refineries
Simon August · 6 min · 1h
Pope Leo XIV dedicates October prayer to mental health ministry
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— Oct 1, 2026
Pope Leo XIV’s October prayer intention calls on the Church to welcome people facing mental-health challenges, listen without judgment and confront stigma and exclusion. He also urges support for caregivers and integrating mental-health care into church communities; a Phoenix diocesan reflection highlights the ministry’s effort to accompany people who are struggling.
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Rachel Meyers
It's about time the Church made mental health a priority instead of ignoring it. This could really help families in my diocese.
Best Colleges Preparing Students for the AI Era
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AI is reshaping every industry, so students and parents compare universities on dedicated programs, research scale, and real-world tech pipelines.
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Todd Rundgren Criticizes Taylor Swift’s Musicianship
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— Sep 29, 2026
Veteran musician Todd Rundgren called Taylor Swift “the apotheosis of mediocrity,” criticized her singing, songwriting and dancing, and argued that video games and the music industry’s focus on young female listeners helped drive her success. He praised Lady Gaga’s musicianship, while Swift’s commercial achievements and broader cultural influence continue to fuel debate over how pop success should be judged.
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Sheeran Addresses Macklemore Tour Dispute in Philadelphia
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— Sep 17, 2026
An Irish radio station, Classic Hits Radio, has removed Ed Sheeran’s music from its playlists for the foreseeable future after listener feedback amid the controversy over Macklemore’s removal from Sheeran’s US tour following his Gaza remarks, with Irish artists Aaron Rowe and Beoga also leaving the tour in protest. The station said the decision reflects listening to its audience and supporting Irish artists, and it stressed the move is not a personal judgment on Sheeran and is under review.
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Roundabout and Alfie Still Reach New Listeners 50 Years Later
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— Sep 11, 2026
Across decades, enduring songs connect moments to memories: Yes’s Roundabout from Fragile became a perennial gateway for new listeners, Cilla Black’s Alfie cross-pollinated UK and U.S. charts, and Celine Dion’s return performance highlighted the staying power of All by Myself despite health battles; Neil Diamond’s Sunday and Me marked a breakthrough in his songwriting with Jay and the Americans, while Five for Fighting’s John Ondrasik reflects on how Tuesday preserves the meaning of 9/11. These pieces illustrate how songs outlive their original moments, shaping cultural memory and personal narratives for generations to come.
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CARRIE SEVERINO: Amy Coney Barrett And The Virtues Of Serving The Law
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— Oct 9, 2025
In an age when everyone seems determined to be heard, Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s new book makes a radical proposal: listen. Listening to the Law isn’t just a title—it’s a judicial philosophy, a personal ethic, and a…
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St. Olga of Kiev Converts to Christianity
The Rus ruler travels to Constantinople and is baptized.
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‘Preaching And Not Listening’: Dem Rep Calls Party Out For Trying To ‘Cancel’ Dissenters
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— Nov 11, 2024
Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts criticized his party for “not listening” to Americans Sunday evening, days after a top campaign aide resigned following comments Moulton made regarding transgender athletes…
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Greta Thunberg Urges People to Listen to the Scientists and Experts Amid the Pandemic
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— May 15, 2020
Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg is speaking out about listening to the scientific community amid the coronavirus pandemic. Appearing on a CNN Coronavirus Town Hall late Thursday, Thunberg urged people to start…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Don Lemon Listens Silently As Actor Calls Charlie Kirk ‘Horrible Human Being’
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— Sep 12, 2025
Former CNN host Don Lemon listened quietly on “The Don Lemon Show” Thursday while comedian D.L. Hughley cast aspersions on assassinated Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. Kirk was assassinated on Wednesday while…
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James Carville Reassures ‘Terrified’ Listener Kamala Harris Has No Hope Of Becoming Dem Nominee Again
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— Aug 7, 2025
Democratic strategist James Carville reassured a worried listener on Thursday who was concerned that former Vice President Kamala Harris would run for president again and would receive support. Harris did not rule out a…
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‘Trump Gon’ Be Our President’: Charlamagne And His Radio Listeners Trash ‘Horrible Candidate’ Biden
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— Jul 9, 2024
“The Breakfast Club” co-host Charlamagne Tha God and his listeners attacked President Joe Biden on Tuesday for being a poor presidential candidate. There has been discord within the Democratic Party about Biden’s path…
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Despite Trump’s Promises To Lower Prices, Americans Are Still Asking, ‘Where’s The Beef?’
Spencer Lombardo · 3 min · 4h
‘I Was Entertained’: Listeners Call Into Popular Hip-Hop Show To Give Trump ‘Respect’ For Black Journalist Event
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— Aug 1, 2024
Listeners of “The Breakfast Club” called into the show on Thursday to praise former President Donald Trump for his Wednesday appearance at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention in Chicago. The…
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Madonna vs Lady Gaga
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— VS Battle
The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
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Ex-Prison Guards Sentenced After Forcing Inmates to Listen to Children’s Music on Repeat
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— Apr 5, 2023
Two former county jail guards based in Oklahoma were sentenced after forcing inmates to listen to children’s music as punishment. In 2019, Gregory Cornell Butler Jr. and Christian Charles Miles were criminally charged…
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Golf Tour CEO Reveals Transgender Ban Came After Pro Females Were Defeated by Male and Had an ‘Overwhelming’ Response
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— Mar 10, 2024
The NXXT women’s golf tour listened to its players before announcing last week that only athletes who were born female could compete, tour CEO Stuart McKinnon said Sunday. “We listened to the players on the tour. We…
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‘There’s Been No Proof’: Chris Cuomo Dumps Cold Water On Listener’s Claim That Trump Rigged 2024 Election
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— Dec 26, 2024
NewsNation host Chris Cuomo on Thursday refuted a podcast listener named Nancy’s assertion that President-elect Donald Trump “did something” to rig the election against Vice President Kamala Harris. Nancy appeared to…
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‘Get A Grip’: Victor Davis Hanson Pushes Back On Dems’ Trump Hysteria, Reminds Listeners Of Obama And Biden Pick
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— Nov 16, 2024
Hoover Institution Senior Fellow Victor Davis Hanson criticized the hysteria from Democrats over President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks during a podcast on Friday, reminding listeners of the appointees under the…
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Jim Elliot and Friends Killed in Ecuador
Missionaries reach unreached Waorani
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Biden Believes US Teachers Are Priority For Vaccinations: WH
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— Feb 9, 2021
President Joe Biden believes America’s teachers should be a priority in getting vaccinated against the coronavirus, but he will listen to scientists’ recommendations on a comprehensive approach to reopening schools, the…
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Scientists Recreated Chirps of Jurassic Insects, Simulating a 165 Million-yo Soundscape (Listen)
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— Sep 9, 2026
Researchers reconstructed mating calls of nine Jurassic grasshopper species from fossils in Inner Mongolia, revealing diverse pitches including ultrasonic tones from 165 million years ago.
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Maya Lindstrom
It's wild to think insects were making those exact chirps 165 million years ago.
Listen: Trump Rules Out Third Term
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— Oct 29, 2025
It appears to be “pretty clear” — there will be no third term for President Donald Trump. Trump admitted that himself while talking with reporters on Air Force One where he cited the U.S. Constitution prohibits another…
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Dave Ramsey Sued by His Own Listeners for $150 Million
Opinion
— Jun 2, 2023
Should Christians file lawsuits against other Christians? The Apostle Paul, writing in 1 Corinthians 6 , obviously didn’t think so: “To have lawsuits at all with one another is already a defeat for you. Why not rather…
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Biden Urges Americans to Listen to Fauci And Other Experts More Than Trump
Reporting
— Mar 24, 2020
Vice President Joe Biden insists his biggest concern about the coronavirus is the misinformation circulating about the global pandemic. On Tuesday, Biden appeared on “The View” where he offered his take on the…
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Bankruptcy Comes For American Trucking Companies As Diesel Prices Skyrocket: ‘They’re Killing Me’
Paris Apodaca · 7 min · 5h
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