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From the creators of ‘Generation Barney’, ‘Generation Gilmore Girls’ revisits the popular TV series and asks why it still resonates 25 years later. We learn how it shaped some of the actors who worked on it, and the fans who watch it. It’s about the television that comforts us and helps us become who we are, from the state that inspired the whole phenomenon.

In season one, ‘Generation Barney’ explored the media we loved as kids and how it shapes us. It’s about the purple dinosaur but it’s also about music and love and backlash and toys and nostalgia. Most of all, it’s about the television that helps us become who we are, from the station that helped launch Barney into the world.

Learn more about 'Generation Barney' at ctpublic.org/barney.

Learn more about 'Generation Gilmore Girls' at ctpublic.org/gilmore.

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PRA Presents features podcast miniseries that reveal the ideologies, strategies, and fractures of right-wing movements. Each miniseries dives deep into the nuances of a specific right-wing ideology or agenda, and discusses strategies on how to combat rising authoritarianism. 

PRA is proud to partner with other social justice organizations and podcast producers to create these series; our partners are instrumental in making this deep work possible. Please note that each miniseries is a discrete collaboration with the named and credited partner(s). 

Political Research Associates (PRA) is a social justice research and strategy center that researches and exposes right-wing and authoritarian movements. For 40 years, PRA has been raising the alarm about threats to democracy and partnering directly with frontline groups to develop strategy and build movement alignment to fight back. We work to not only understand the threats that we are seeing, but also to understand where our movements can build power so that we can change the outcome.

Welcome to The Grim, where host Kristin Lopes guides you through the world's most haunted cemeteries and forgotten burial grounds.

Each week, we explore ghost stories, historical mysteries, and the art carved into centuries-old stones—from New England witch trials to European ossuaries, Victorian mourning customs to modern hauntings. Through vivid storytelling and deep research, we uncover the lives, legends, and restless spirits that refuse to stay buried.

Perfect for lovers of:

• Haunted cemeteries & graveyard folklore
• Paranormal encounters & ghost stories
• Dark history, true crime & forgotten tales
• Cemetery tourism & historical exploration

Whether you're planning a graveyard visit or simply drawn to the shadows, The Grim blends atmosphere with meticulous research—bringing you stories that linger long after the episode ends.

So pour yourself a warm cup of coffee, cozy up with the whispers of the past, and step beyond the veil.

"Step carefully—it's time to descend into the hauntings of history."

With over 217,000 listens, The Grim has become a beloved companion for cemetery enthusiasts and paranormal lovers worldwide.

🎧 New episodes weekly. Subscribe and join us where the past refuses to rest.

A White guy, a Black guy and a Brown guy walk in to do a podcast...(insert punch line here). The Outcast Podcast, with the Freakin' Puerto Rican - Ramo G. (brown) The Native Son of the South - Tom Kat (white). And You're Best Friend In The Whole Wide World, Memphis (black). All the shenanigans are hosted by Gentry Thomas (mixed breed). New episodes come out every week on The Podcast Playground.

How far has the Mormon church gone to cover up abuse? 

When journalist Murray Jones started looking into the church's finances in New Zealand, an intriguing Facebook post alerted him to a much bigger - and much darker - scandal.

From the NZ Herald, Heaven's Helpline is a six-part investigation into how the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints built a system that protects its wealth and reputation – and shields sexual predators from the law. 

Listen to episodes weekly from October 17th. Funded by NZ on Air. 

Drop A Pin takes you on a weekly travel adventure with Barstool's foreign correspondent, The Wonton Don, and Barstool personality, Uncle Chaps. Each episode, the fellas will Drop A Pin on a different spot around the globe and dive deep, learning everything about that location from the iconic to the obscure. Sometimes they delve into serious topics, and other times, it's just about having a laugh as they uncover the weird, wild, and unexpected. When possible, they'll have guests on to share personal anecdotes from whichever place they've dropped a pin that week. Whether you’re looking for travel tips, hilarious stories, or a fresh take on global destinations, Drop A Pin delivers the perfect blend of humor and insight as they get to the bottom of what makes every place in the world unique.