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Top Society & Culture Podcasts

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Dear Shandy

Sharleen Joynt and Andy Levine—aka "Shandy"—combine dating advice and reality show recaps for a fun analysis of modern romance.

Sharleen and Andy are two former commitment-phobes who have now been married for over a decade. They don’t believe in fate, soulmates, or The One. So how did they wind up so happily married? They learned the tough dating lessons by living them. Get no-holds-barred, non-judgmental & honest advice from two people who actually have what you want: a fun, blissful partnership.

As an iconic former Bachelor contestant, Sharleen brings her insider knowledge (combined with Andy's hilarious commentary) to deliver what are hands-down the best Reality TV recaps in the business. They interview reality TV (or reality-adjacent) couples in double-date style episodes called Love Fests. New episodes drop every Thursday, and during TV seasons, twice a week.

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How to Save a Planet

Does climate change freak you out? Want to know what we, collectively, can do about it? Us, too. How to Save a Planet is a podcast that asks the big questions: What do we need to do to solve the climate crisis, and how do we get it done? Join us, journalist Alex Blumberg and scientist and policy nerd Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, as we scour the earth for solutions, talk to people who are making a difference, ask hard questions, crack dumb jokes and — episode by episode — figure out how to build the future we want. Read More
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The Major Life

The Major Life is a lifestyle podcast created by LA-based host Alix Traeger. After building a loyal audience through her work at BuzzFeed Tasty & YouTube, Alix ventured out on her own to focus on building her personal brand through sharing her own life journey. While maintaining a lighthearted & relatable approach, Alix takes a deep dive into all things health, wellness, self-development, and spirituality. From solo episodes to inspirational interviews, Alix aims to help you live the most major life possible. Follow Alix on Instagram: www.instagram.com/majortraeger & YouTube: www.youtube.com/alixtraeger Read More
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People I (Mostly) Admire

Freakonomics co-author Steve Levitt tracks down other high achievers for surprising, revealing conversations about their lives and obsessions. Join Levitt as he goes through the most interesting midlife crisis you’ve ever heard — and learn how a renegade sheriff is transforming Chicago's jail, how a biologist is finding the secrets of evolution in the Arctic tundra, and how a trivia champion memorized 160,000 flashcards. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Read More
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Sounds Like Hate

Sounds Like Hate is a podcast from the Southern Poverty Law Center that tells the stories of people and communities grappling with hate and searching for solutions. You will meet people who have been personally impacted by hate, hear their voices and be immersed in the sounds of their world. And, you will learn about the power of people to change – or to succumb to their worst instincts. Sounds Like Hate was nominated for two People’s Voice Webby awards in 2022. Season One takes a deep dive into the realities of hate in modern America: how it functions, how it spreads, who is affected and what people are doing about it. Season Two examines the distorted history of the Confederacy some people accept as truth and how the people we love the most could be guided toward violent extremist beliefs. Season Three reveals the harms done to individuals and our democracy by hate and extremism – while also showcasing the hope and resilience of the people fighting back. Hear from the unsung heroes who have pushed back against voter suppression in the South, who have stood up for the rights of trans children in the foster care system and who have taken on the unlawful militias who target migrants, often in cahoots with U.S. Border Patrol agents. Two of the series in this season were nominated for a prestigious Webby award. In Season Four, we explore the many manifestations of white supremacy in our current moment – from Confederate memorials to the Jan. 6 insurrection. We begin with a special episode marking the one-year anniversary of the extremist assault on the Capitol, which examines clues scattered openly across the nation by antigovernment networks and white supremacists – and shows how SPLC analysts were sounding the alarm well before the attack. Then, we continue our “Monumental Problems” series by taking you inside Virginia Military Institute (VMI) and its racial reckoning. We investigate how students are impacted by VMI’s dangerous and pervasive glorification of the Confederacy – which casts a long shadow of white supremacy over the school. Student and alumni activists’ demands for change are part of a broader struggle in the South and beyond. The story at VMI is about confronting our nation’s past and the legacy of slavery in order to build a more inclusive democracy for us all. Read More
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Very Presidential with Ashley Flowers

Commander-in-Chief. Head of State. Chief Executive. The most powerful title in the world can come with hidden secrets. Audiochuck presents Very Presidential with Ashley Flowers, a podcast that shines a light on the dark side of presidential legacies, including shocking corruption and true crime in the Oval Office. Take a jaw-dropping trip through time with Ashley as she exposes the personal and professional controversies of the presidency you won’t find in textbooks or the headlines. Read More
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Still My Baby

Still My Baby is a powerful, intimate limited series that tells the untold story of one of the most pivotal moments in modern American history - the murder of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. Told from the perspective of Lezley McSpadden, Mike Brown’s mother, this is not a courtroom drama or a political explainer. It’s a portrait of Mike’s family told by those closest to him. The series traces the years before August 9, 2014, when Lezley was a young mom and Mike was just a funny, big-hearted kid. Then, everything changed. And in the deafening noise that followed - public shaming, national outrage, and a 400+ day uprising - one family was left behind, trying to pick up the pieces in private. We look at what happened to that family in the immediate aftermath of Mike’s killing, how they longed for the ordinary after tragedy hit, and we’ll see how they built themselves back to where they are today.   Read More
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The Sesh

Welcome to The Sesh Podcast hosted by cousins and best friends, Kendall & Janelle! Kendall is a YouTube content creator focusing on True Crime and raising awareness for missing persons cases, and Janelle is a mental health professional with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Our show is focused on a variety of topics including current events, pop culture, commentary, and a little true crime. Come hang out with us every Wednesday!
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TWINSETTERS PODCAST

The TwinSetters Podcast covers everything from
#GirlTalk to #GirlBoss. Jade & Simone use their life missions and passions for beauty trends, motherhood, and business to inspire purpose in others. Read More
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Ralph’s Podcast

Ralph is seven years old, recording this podcast into his iPod touch. He refuses to get any production help and does not enjoy feedback of any kind.He says the title is "foods" but he doesn't really eat any foods aside from chicken nuggets and also...never talks about FOODS in this podcast? Read More
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The Last Podcast On The Left

Random fits of wisdom designed to make self improvement a breeze.
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Best Laid Plans

Welcome to Best Laid Plans -- a podcast all about planning and the planning tools we love. From planning techniques and organizing philosophies to planners and notebooks, we cover it all. Host Sarah Hart-Unger is a mother of 3, physician, podcasting pro, and a lover of lists and all things paper! Listen in weekly for conversations about planning and productivity as well as product reviews and interviews with planning experts! Read More
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The Unspeakeasy With Meghan Daum

Author, essayist and journalist Meghan Daum has spent decades giving voice—and bringing nuance, humor and surprising perspectives—to things that lots of people are thinking but are afraid to say out loud. Now, she brings her observations to the realm of conversation. In candid, free-ranging interviews, Meghan talks with artists, entertainers, journalists, scientists, scholars, and anyone else who's willing to do the "unspeakable" and question prevailing cultural and moral assumptions. Read More
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The Adoptee Next Door

There is something temptingly tidy about the idea of adoption: a family with extra love and resources meets a child in need of both. The Adoptee Next Door takes the listener beyond the sparkly fairy tale of adoption.

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Secretly Incredibly Fascinating

A weekly podcast about the history, science, lore and surprises that make everyday things secretly incredibly fascinating. Hosted by comedy writer, emoji creator, and ‘Jeopardy!‘ champion Alex Schmidt. Join Alex & his co-host Katie Goldin for a joyful deep dive into seeing the world a whole new way! (For research sources, bonus episodes, and how you can support the podcast, visit sifpod.fun.) Read More
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What’s Missing

What’s Missing is a brand new podcast that explores the wide-reaching, devastating impacts that occur when someone disappears without a trace. Hosted by Loren O’Keeffe, the founder and CEO of The Missed Foundation (formerly known as MPAN - Missing Persons Advocacy Network), the series features interviews with family members and loved ones of missing Australians, going beyond the headlines to provide a deep, unflinching insight into their searches and struggles.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Uncut and Uncensored with Caroline Stanbury

BUCKLE UP AND JOIN CAROLINE STANBURY FOR THE WILD RIDE THAT IS HER DREAM LIFE!


m>UNCUT AND UNCENSORED WITH CAROLINE STANBURY follows Caroline's ever evolving journey

of living her best life after 40!


Caroline is the star of Bravo TV hit series Real Housewives Of Dubai, an entrepreneur, wife, mother

of 3, podcast host, philanthropist and style icon with a passion for business, fashion and interior design.


Once divorced and now remarried to a younger man, the love of her life, she's living life unapologetically

and to its fullest potential.


Known for her witty humor and never afraid to speak her truth, on the show Caroline talks to celebrities, experts and guests from all walks of life. She shares their insights, lessons and experiences to empower you to thrive in every area of your life.


Topics covered include everything from relationships, health, wellness, business, parenting, friendships,

travel and taking control of your personal finances to facing fears and finding the courage to have those

hard conversations we sometimes struggle with.


Caroline is here to let you know that not only is there life after divorce but that you have the power to make

it your best one yet, just like she did.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Very Amusing with Carlye Wisel – A Theme Park Podcast

Your one-stop shop for the stories, secrets and shenanigans of a popcorn-fueled theme park journalist. Join author, reporter and expert Carlye Wisel for breaking news, unexpected interviews and reported stories about Disney and Universal every week.

It’s an audio theme park party — and you’re invited! Have a vacation question, Epcot comment or Galaxy’s Edge hot take your friends no longer wanna listen to? Call us at 747-CHURROS (747-248-7767) and we might play your call on a future episode!

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The Official Wynonna Earp Podcast

Heads up, Earpers! SYFY WIRE Fangrrls' presents the Official Wynonna Earp podcast! Each week, hosts Katie Wilson and Rachel Zeolla will be joined by the cast, creators, and superfans of Wynonna Earp to recap the latest ep and deep dive into the wonderful world of Purgatory. Whiskey & donuts optional.

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Wild ‘Til 9

Wild ’Til 9 blends raw, unfiltered relationship talk with laugh-out-loud storytelling. Equal parts marital diary and comedic advice column, hosted by Lauren Riihimaki (aka LaurDIY) and Jeremy Lewis. This show thrives on its opposites-attract dynamic—Lauren’s bubbly, high-energy personality meets Jeremy’s dry wit and sarcastic humor, creating a perfect storm of playful banter.

No topic is off-limits as they dive into spicy themes**, relationships, and daily life chaos** with a mix of personal anecdotes and candid insights. Whether they’re unpacking personal drama, debating relationship dilemmas, or roasting each other in real time, Lauren and Jeremy keep it authentic, unscripted, and totally unpredictable (even if their wild nights out have turned into wild nights in).



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You Already Know with Kenan Thompson and Tani Marole

You Already Know, hosted by Saturday Night Live star Kenan Thompson and Tani Marole, is an entertaining weekly multi-format pop culture podcast. As longtime friends and popular culture fanatics, You Already Know's Kenan Thompson and Tani Marole share their unique takes on the latest & greatest in movies, music, TV, sports, politics and more. Read More
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Ara – أرى

إذاعة أرى | مع مثايل


مساحة صوتية للعودة إلى الذات بصدق ووعي عاطفي.


نطرح أسئلة حقيقية ونفتح حوارات تقرّبنا من أنفسنا، وتبني علاقة أوضح مع الذات.


ARA Station | with Mthayel


A space for returning to self with honesty and emotional awareness.


Through meaningful questions and real conversations, ARA creates room for a cle


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Dear Therapists with Lori Gottlieb and Guy Winch

I’m Lori Gottlieb, author of Maybe You Should Talk To Someone. And I’m Guy Winch, author of Emotional First Aid. We’re both advice columnists, TED speakers, and of course therapists in clinical practice who want to bring the lessons of the therapy room outside the therapy room… to all of you. Each week on DEAR THERAPISTS, we invite you to be a fly-on-the-wall in these personal, raw, transformative sessions with everyday people and then hear what happens when we give concrete, actionable advice and have them report back to let us know how things went after the session ended. We’re sharing these real sessions because we believe that everyone can benefit from hearing how people just like them get through their struggles and grow and change. So sit back and come into the therapy room with us… and prepare to learn a lot about yourself in the process.

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The Tight Rope

As we navigate the balance between hope and uncertainty, we invite you to join Dr. Cornel West & Professor Tricia Rose on The Tight Rope, a weekly program where we welcome listeners and guests as thought collaborators. The Tight Rope is rich in creative, unfiltered dialogue on topics ranging from culture, art, and music to the contours of systemic racism, philosophy, the power of Socratic self-examination, and the possibilities of a peaceful and just world. Our innovative and interactive format will highlight the professors’ combined expertise to encourage critical thinking, self-reflection, and human connection as we navigate The Tight Rope. Read More
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Nice White Parents

If you want to understand what’s wrong with our public schools, you have to look at what is arguably the most powerful force in shaping them: white parents. A five-part series from the makers of Serial and The New York Times. Hosted by Chana Joffe-Walt. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. To find out about new shows from Serial Productions, and get a look behind the scenes, sign up for our newsletter at nytimes.com/serialnewsletter. Have a story pitch, a tip, or feedback on our shows? Email us at serialshows@nytimes.com Read More
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