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“Ok coming back to revise my review because I do really enjoy Ravi’s thoughtful solo takes and the guests that have been on recently (even though I still do miss Rikki!)
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I’ve been listening for a while and I used to love this show but have lately been missing Rikki’s perspective. I hope...”Read full review »
steph.inthe.city via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/26/24
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“If you are tired of the dumbed-down, knee-jerk, pick your camp type of the current mainstream public discourse, this pod is for you.”
laurengmd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/25/24
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“I’m a huge fan of this podcast. Been listening to a while. Ravi takes great care to report and discuss various sides of all topics while sharing his views which don’t necessarily follow party lines. Refreshing!”
Newgamegirl26 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/24
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“The pod covers a multitude of topics”
IwannaBnice via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/12/24
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“As a Canadian listener, many of the topics covered in this show point out just how different our systems and policies are - politics, education, healthcare, etc. It’s nice to hear from informed and relatively level headed hosts and guests, usually without significantly bias lens and/or...”Read full review »
JefD in Canada via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/12/24
“I listen to this show regularly. I appreciate the sanity that Ravi and his guests provide to issues that are often covered with hysteria. This show helps to give me hope that we can solve today’s issues with honest, civil conversations and practical, informed policy. Thank you!”
ShivaRajah via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/24
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“I listen to this show every week and it keeps getting better! I love that it can’t be put into a box and I never know where Ravi’s going to land on a topic.”
kdw23r via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/24
“This is my favorite podcast, which I’ve been listening to for a long time and only today realized I’d never left a review. The program caters to “political eclectics”, those who see the world for the many shades of grey that exist on every subject, vs. populist takes for those posturing to their...”Read full review »
UBound via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/24
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“Is Rikki still on this show? Where’s the debate?all leftist now.”
#puppypundit via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/07/24
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“I enjoy this show as a fresh & different perspective on current events & public policy. Ravi is great and I like the guests & topics, but I miss having the other side/perepective (Rikki)! Please bring her back, even if only as a guest host once a month or so!”
mint Julep via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/24
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“Without Rikki Ravi’s Trump derangement syndrome takes over the show. Need to keep the train on the rails!!”
STP Eagle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/05/24
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“It’s nice to have a source of thoughtful analysis that is painstakingly agenda-less. With the current war in the Middle East, this show has become a go-to for a balanced, factual take.”
mbsmich via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/24
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“I’ve been listening for a while and I used to love this show but have lately been missing Rikki’s perspective. I hope the debate aspect of this show can come back; there was a refreshing and excellent balance is not there for me at the moment.
Also, I was pretty shocked that the guest on a...”Read full review »
steph.inthe.city via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/29/24
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“There have been a few unlistenable episodes but after the Todd Rose episode, I realize this is just the trend of this show. Todd Rose saw CCTV footage of oct 7 and was rightfully horrified by people laughing at executing children and bemoans the binary way Israel/Palestine is discussed then does...”Read full review »
Alicia Mars via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/12/24
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“Our country would be a better place if more people treated each other the way, Ravi and Rikki do. It’s such a shame that most of our media sources amplify our differences and help us dig ourselves deeper into our personal trenches.
I found the recent interview with Tim Alberta a super...”Read full review »
LB passenger via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/09/24
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“Very hard to summarize the Israel-Palestine evolution in an hour, but this was a neutral and detailed explanation. I lived there for a year long ago and have watched the seemingly unstoppable drift toward violence followed by reactionary violence.”
Transfer RNA via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/01/24
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“This used to be both my go to recommendation for friends and my personal listen for a concise look at the day’s issues, but isn’t any longer. While I can appreciate the deep dives, they’ve gone now from specials to the primary focus of the show. I’m disappointed in the direction and haven’t...”Read full review »
Jersey72 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/21/23
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“I came to this podacast from its 2-parter “unbiased” history of Gaza/Palastine/Israel conflict - which I thought was great. A lot of work went into capturing different perspectives, identifying where perspectives clashed, etc. however I’ve been disappointed in the episodes that followed. It’s...”Read full review »
monica from canada via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/13/23
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“In today’s political climate, I rarely hear anyone offer the perspective of those that have a different—let alone critical—opinion. That’s what I love most about this show. If more of us were open to hearing differing opinions in the way that these hosts do, we’d be much better off as a global,...”Read full review »
Notgreatbutgettingbetter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/21/23
“This is a great podcast for people who want thoughtful discussion and debate about a broad variety of issues. It is lively but respectful, and Ravi and Rikki have a great dynamic. I always learn something, and sometimes they make me rethink previously held opinions.
The recent episodes on the...”Read full review »
Brooklyn Boy in Chicago via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/23
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“This podcast reflects where we should be as pro-democracy Americans. A safe place where ideas are attacked instead of people. It’s a stark reminder that our friends on the other side of the aisle are not our adversaries, but rather, they’re our partners in progress.”
Leftyxiv via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/23
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“Ravi is brilliant and his episodes on the history of the Arab / Israeli conflict are the most thoughtful, educational and informative broadcasts I have heard in the last month plus. I learned so much and I thought I had a pretty good understanding of the history of the region. To hear it all laid...”Read full review »
Lilly21661 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/23
“I know it was a herculean effort to prepare and present. Thank you”
jetpilot1960 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/10/23
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“I rarely write reviews. I stumbled on this podcast while searching for an unbiased history of Palestine and Israel. After listening to Part 1 I found it was exactly what I was hoping for. More people need to listen to this history, regardless of opinion. I also listened to the second part without...”Read full review »
Jmoney1980 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/23
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“A great podcast. I listen every week now. Rikki is wise beyond her years and Ravi is a critical thinker. Nice to hear at least two views on important topics. Also, keep up the citations to original content in the show notes—very helpful when it is there.”
Phred500 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/04/23
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“I’ve been listening to this podcast for almost a year, and this will definitely be my last episode listening to this show AND Tangle as well. The part where you guys got to the American response was ALL criticism on the American left for daring to having any sympathy for the Palestinians, not one...”Read full review »
D-J-B via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/23
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“If you are looking for the history of the current Israeli/Palestinian war, the one on this episode is excellent.”
Sleepy Jen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/26/23
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“I was on the fence for quite awhile. Now I'm off the fence and am unfollowing.
The debate is, indeed, lost on me. Not to my taste at all. The segment dealing with the crypto currency just dragged on and on. The segment on Andrew Yang and "No Labels" was superficial with no review of...”Read full review »
jorgeviola via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/09/23
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“Like the show; good, thoughtful content. Would go to 5 stars is Ravi could tame the upspeak.”
Fastnat99 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/23
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“Can we please get her to stop finishing every statement sounding like a question??????? Sounds like a 80’s Valley Girl. And why does she constantly use the “libertarian” reference. Other than that, the show Is quite good Ravi saves it with his rational views. No more statements sounding like...”Read full review »
Oakville63 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/27/23
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“Insightful and interesting. Appreciations to your guest for having the courage to share details as his company model responded to the changing environment. Most CEOs never share and would make boring podcast interviewees; this fellow ain’t that.”
Jeff T was already taken via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/16/23
“I really love the idea of this show, but while I sometimes enjoy it, the one thing that ruins it every single time is Rikki. Even when I agree with with her, I just find her so unbelievably rude and grating. She has the worst personality and she either always thinks she is the smartest person in...”Read full review »
cgimesh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/30/23
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“Big, big fan of Lost Debate (part of The Branch Network, I believe). Ravi and Rikki have a great rapport, and their discussions are thoughtful and gracious, both in their conduct with each other but also with the topics they discuss. You will not hear some weak-kneed, bad-faith straw-man take...”Read full review »
Phippsipoo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/17/23
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“Such a great podcast to hear different sides of the issues and from two very respectful and intelligent people! I find this podcast so interesting and helpful when I want to articulate my side of any debate as well!”
Valeroo22 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/02/23
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“I enjoy hearing Rikki and Ravi talk about current events and appreciate their different perspectives, as two people of different ages and political leanings. I find Ravi far easier to take than most left leaning podcasters. One suggestion I have, though... when Rikki is gone, I would recommend a...”Read full review »
longtimecookingfeverfan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/30/23
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“Love hearing the different stories and the different insights.”
MiKeYzG91 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/23
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“This podcast is definitely worth listening to, at least as long as Rikki graciously remains a co-host, despite her career having outgrown this show at least 6 months ago. Ravi provides an earnest enough perspective, but is usually out of his depth on topics outside his area of expertise -...”Read full review »
DocVermin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/13/23
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“These are sane and fact based hosts talking about the news. they actually present the facts and data before presenting their opinion. i love watching the video episodes on youtube”
MichaelListens via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/13/23
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“I’m profoundly thankful for this podcast, which covers a variety of topics that I always learn from, but more importantly that is proving that not everyone simply shouts those that disagree with them down. Excellent quality of discussion and if research.”
michalinaT via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/14/23
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“I always learn something, challenge my thinking on various topics, and most of all really appreciate the fact based background, research shared on any given issue they cover”
Bob thedog via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/08/23
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“Love the nuance and the depth. It’s rare to find people of different political backgrounds engaging in good faith. Keep it up….”
Roger Rau 1983 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/01/23
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“I've been a listener to this podcast since hearing about it on Bill Maher but the past few episodes might be my last. I used to enjoy listening to Rikki and Ravi talk about the actual news of the day and debate actual topics. But lately, it seems they’re more interested in talking about the...”Read full review »
TN55_ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/29/23
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“Can’t get enough”
gnjanson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/19/23
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mcmemery via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/17/23
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“If you can get past Rikki’s inconsistent views and often frustratingly privileged takes , the topics are interesting and presented in a balanced manner”
robyndavis via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/12/23
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“I came to listen to this after listening to Ravi on Majority 54 for years. I came here to listen to what was described as “good faith” arguments between both sides. However, even just in the first episode I listened to the other host said how school shooters are caused by violent video games and...”Read full review »
Adam's Ipod2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/04/23
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