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“Excellent podcast with relevant topics. I enjoy the host tremendously. She has a lovely voice and asks smart questions. lol s of interesting guests.”
alicialecroix via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/16/24
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“•EPISODE: Roundtable: Former Military Officials On The Protests Against Police Violence. Excellent panel discussion on a scary topic.
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•EPISODE: The Threat To US Elections. In which the first guest began every response with “So ...”. I couldn’t get past 6min.
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•EPISODE: Is Shoplifting...”Read full review »
(Gibberer) via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/30/24
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“Highly recommend! One of the best podcasts! Clear, perfectly structured, great host, great correspondents! If you like listening to clear, factual discussions about important issues this podcast is the right one for you. I really enjoyed listening to the 5 episodes about populism. Thanks to the...”Read full review »
Anna Zanfei via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/17/24
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“Sure low information voters are on both sides, but the low IQ indoctrinated by propaganda mass media left are clueless beyond those media talking points. It’s really sad they can’t see the middle-ground truth.”
Keith141 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/12/24
“Not only encouraging for those of worried about the rise of authoritarianism around the world, but a great recounting of Poland’s political history since Soviet era thru Solidarity Union to now providing good context for understanding. Much needed right now”
KahekiliTennessee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/24
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“The host is thoughtful and asks good questions. Good topics too.”
e85gal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/03/24
“The story on witchcraft was kind of dopey. A little definition of what a witch is would’ve helped. How could you talk of a serious issue of 100,000 children in Africa being accused of being witches and also in the same podcast talk about some gen z youtuber looking for views and claiming to be a...”Read full review »
JS from NYC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/18/24
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“Been listening to this podcast for 10+ years. It's great, and love the mix of news, book reviews, movies news.”Read full review »
pcavins915 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/17/24
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“Sad to see the once rational and articulate Jack Beatty come down with Trump Derangement Syndrome. This was once a great radio show before the Tom Ashbrook mutiny. Jack was the only moderate survivor. It’s a sad way to finish a career. Maybe Jack should get out of Boston more.”
Cornhole jury via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/16/24
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“stupid trump tramples on all the rules, gives the rule of law the middle finger. i as a federal taxpayer do not want any of my taxes paying for secret service protection for that fat arss’d whiney authoritarian narcissist. i would like to see that practice removed for trump as people need...”Read full review »
midwestBlue via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/27/24
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“Meghna Chakrabarti is an excellent host. This is now my favourite podcast on American culture and politics.”
Anne the sewist from Canada via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/26/24
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“This is my favorite all encompassing podcast. The subject matter, whatever it might be, is super interesting. You don’t leave any stones unturned when it comes to questions. Interviewing skills are impeccable and your guests are phenomenal.”
Coquicat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/24/24
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“Meghna, you need to push back more forcefully on Batya Ungar-Sargon’s naive, skewed views about Trump. Her whataboutism is astounding, and sickeningly equivocal. Terrible interview.”
classical_antiquity via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/24
“Big fan of this podcast I recently discovered. How Israel is murd*ring innocent people in Gaza so the illegal settlers can invade like parasites.”
Md713 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/12/24
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“Thank you for the great show.
I wish the breaks were coming after the guest finishes her/his talk, not in the middle of it. It feels disruptive, the speakers and the listeners loose the tread of the talk.”
Ava.n via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/11/24
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“The Palestinian round table discussion was painful to listen to. Zero accurate history. Scary to believe these are the “moderates” among us.”
instacrat101 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/23
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“Incredibly smart program featuring deep dives into current issues. Host is wildly well informed on seemingly EVERYTHING. I listen everyday and frequently go back into the archives to find past episodes. Thank you for amazing programming.”
Boonmah via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/08/23
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“Maybe just have a separate podcast for him? I miss regular stories with varied guests.”
Jb293 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/08/23
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“I have been listening to this podcast for years now. I so appreciate the way Meghna cogently and calmly hosts conversations about a whole gamut of important topics. Thank you!”
apl-ceramicist via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/08/23
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“I’ve been listening since the previous host. I really love the current host, Magna. She is a good interviewer, and is smart and asks good questions and steers the conversation really well. I like the topics and it helps me stay in the know about what’s going on in the world! I think of it like...”Read full review »
Betsy and Ari via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/18/23
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“One of three or four podcasts that I try a follow daily”
IwannaBnice via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/23
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“Meghan Chakrabarty is brilliant and I love the way she chooses and interviews guests. As opposed to some other podcasts I listen to regularly, this show makes an effort to present a balanced view of issues (the recent fora with Israeli, then with Palestinian guests about the war in Gaza), and I...”Read full review »
Picardysmom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/28/23
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“I so appreciate the show having a dedicated weekly show with Jack Beatty- I have great respect for his analysis and intelligence. Please continue! Also - I concur with another listener who recently was cited on the show as having a plan to leave America if Trump is elected in 2024. We recently...”Read full review »
SuddenSal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/27/23
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“One of the great interviewers working in public radio today. Smart, occasionally surprising topic choices, and Meghna digs into them, always staying present for follow-ups.”
jdjdms via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/23
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“I really hate the write this review. On point, for years, was my favorite show on NPR. It was the reason I donated. It was interesting, challenging, and tried to make sense of the world.
Unfortunately, the last couple years it's simply a mediocre essay on current topics. Seldomly challenging,...”Read full review »
feet from the end of the west via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/23
“I have always liked Jack Beatty’s insight but the praise that is heaped on him every Friday makes my teeth hurt. It is absolutely ridiculous. Is Megna mocking him? Is it written into his rider? Very strange, please make it stop.”
Beneluxer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/13/23
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“I’ll echo another review to say this show used to have insightful, hope-filled perspectives. Now it’s all doom and gloom. I’ve entirely stopped listening, and I’m reminded why when I scroll through the recent topics.”
SssssssZzzzzzzzzzz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/23
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“As usual, Meghna uses her incredible interview skills to dive deeply into this topic. I’ve heard several other Sinclair interviews but always felt that I had more questions afterwards than beforehand. Those previously unaddressed inconsistencies & conflicts I found with his own statements...”Read full review »
Funnygirlnyc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/29/23
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“What a horrible idea for the media to continue to engage in both sides-isms. trump is an outright liar, who tells his cult to NOT listen to others, only him. Biden may be old, and getting slower before our eyes, but he mostly speaks truth. If “people” by 11 points believe trump had better...”Read full review »
We’reallinthistogether! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/21/23
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“Meghna is one of the very best interviewers. She’s intelligent, well informed and fair.
Today’s episode with Congressman Blumenauer was a breath of fresh air. Behind his deep understanding of the the Farm Bill is an acute awareness of the folly of omnibus legislation.
The system is at the core...”Read full review »
Learner A. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/07/23
“The episode on the decriminalization of sex work was awful and offensive. It was absolutely disrespectful to Melanie Thompson’s lived experience, her criticism of the sex trade, and her advocacy work as someone personally invested in the Nordic model of sex trade decriminalization. Meghna invited...”Read full review »
Justice for #MMIWP via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/03/23
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“We listen to this show every day. It’s topical and so well crafted. The producers are so adept at pulling it all together. But the real treat is MEGNHA. She is funny and honest and so, so smart. And she knows just the right questions to ask to clarify those spaces where the listener hears what is...”Read full review »
Jcuddehe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/28/23
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“Not since David Brudnoy have I heard pro gaming that is educational two sided all points conveyed
Fantastic program”
Alternate tunings via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/04/23
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“Facebook whistleblower episode. Host might as well just do a book review. She steers the guest to an annoying degree. Bad technique. Going to delete from my rotation.”
Elzie D via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/29/23
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“While I don’t listen to every episode, it still is one of my favorites. I’ll skip a topic every now and then if I have absolutely no interest in it, which is maybe once a week. I enjoy Meghna’s efforts to remain mostly neutral on most topics and how she will ask (sometimes) difficult questions to...”Read full review »
akafuzzjones via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/25/23
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“Still in my podcast rotation since it was once a must listen in a distant past. But in a post-unbiased world of journalism, it’s only an occasional listen. Lately, they “seem” to want to try to do real pieces with a wider point of view. Example: the Kamala Harris episode. It was a real effort to...”Read full review »
AuraMar1272 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/12/23
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“Meghna is the best host! Asks great questions, is thoughtful and thorough. I listen every day from Canada.”
Deelucy via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/05/23
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“Very poor and unapologetically partisan episode, embarrassingly unquestioning from both the interviewer and the guest. Do better than that!”
justtinat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/25/23
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“So I’ve been wondering for a while why the trans panic that’s sweeping red states hasn’t been addressed on the show. They finally had an episode about trans people and it’s about the UK and Meghna’s knowledge of trans healthcare and topics seemed to be a copy and paste from she who shall not be...”Read full review »
JenJenJenny1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/14/23
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“I wanted to thank you for taking a deep dive on this topic. The first 3 shows are very informative and I hope that other MSM will take up this topic because I’m concerned that not enough people are aware of this.”
JMH-75 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/23
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“A good show, but recently only about fear, worry, and division. We have enough of that from every news source... how about the creativity and hopeful thinking which used to characterize this show? I rarely listen these days as the subject matter and title are inevitably depressing, and I'm...”Read full review »
OaklandReal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/30/23
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“I rarely miss an episode. The hour goes by fast; I wish Meghna would be more succinct with her questions.so her guests would have more time to talk.”
Rebster13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/23
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