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Hello Iowa, Goodbye Primary Jan 04, 2024

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The gang is back to kick off 2024 by delving into the Iowa primary, where GOP primary voters seem poised to give aspiring dictator Donald Trump a landslide victory. Plus, the gang has differing thoughts on the president of Harvard University stepping down, as well as whether Nikki Haley has any shot of becoming Trump's VP.
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It's Not That Hard Nikki (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW) Dec 28, 2023

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On the last Secret Podcast of 2023, Sarah and Tim talk Nikki Haley failing to mention slavery when asked about the cause of the Civil War.
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Let's Brace for 2024 Together! Dec 28, 2023

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The gang break down their predictions for 2024, including how the GOP primary will end, who will be Trump's VP pick, and the craziest development that could happen between now and election day.

Little Steven Unplugged: Music, Politics, and Sopranos (with Steven Van Zandt) Dec 23, 2023

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On this special Saturday edition of TNL Sunday, Steven Van Zandt of the E Street Band joins Tim and JVL to cover everything from politics and apartheid to the '80s, the politics of the 2020s, and his ever evolving career.
Get the scoop on his music journey, genre-blending tricks, and thoughts on race in the industry. Plus, he spills the beans on acting, 'The Sopranos,' and how TV shows mix with his tunes. Don't miss the stories and laughs in this killer interview!"

Monsters Behind Every Door (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW) Dec 22, 2023

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Least bad options are the only options we've got.
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Voters or the Courts? The Right to End Trump Dec 20, 2023

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Colorado's state Supreme Court has ruled Donald Trump cannot appear on the ballot in 2024. The gang discusses whether the ruling does more harm than good as America enters it's next presidential year.
Plus, the gang talks Trump's recent comments on immigration, the Senate sex scandal, and the new poll from The New York Times that bodes better for President Biden than other recent indicators. Tim also breaks down his experience as Turning Point USA's annual conference, so it's a jam-packed show today!
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Where Did the Empathy for Ukraine Go? (with Terrell Starr) Dec 17, 2023

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Terrell Starr joins Tim to discuss being a Black reporter in Ukraine, and how that impacts the way he views the Russian invasion of the country. He also delves into the current mentality of Ukrainian citizens towards the defense effort, as well as how they view the stalemate in the United States over additional funds its ally.
Terrell's YouTube channel, Black Diplomats official, can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@BlackDiplomatsOfficial/videos
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If you'd like to donate to some Ukrainian organizations Terrell recommends, click on the links below:
Nareshti Help Fund: https://nareshti.com. PAYPAL info: nareshti.help@gmail.com (In the note say, "Terrell Starr sent me your way.")
Yahidne Mission, which helps to rebuild homes in formerly occupied cities: https://heylink.me/Yahidne_mission/
Tatyana Kagitina, who supports Ukrainian soldiers who need winter gear, can be reached by email at tkagitina@gmail.com. (In the note say, "Terrell Starr sent me your way.")
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/terrelljstarr
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Threads: terrelljstarr@threads.net

What If Good Things Happen? (The Secret Podcast PREVIEW) Dec 15, 2023

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An else-worlds episode.
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The GOP's Disgusting Future Dec 14, 2023

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The future of the GOP disgustingly hurtles towards Sen. J.D. Vance's isolationist vision, abandoning allies like Ukraine in the process.
Plus, the Texas Supreme Court refuses to let a woman get an abortion, despite risks to her health. And the GOP's impeachment inquiry into President Biden can't even state the impeachable crime their investigating.
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The Pivotal Moment (with David Grann) Dec 10, 2023

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The New York Times bestselling author David Grann ("The Lost City of Z") joins Tim and JVL to discuss his time covering Sen. John McCain's presidential campaign, and how the choice of Gov. Sarah Palin paved the way for the GOP's embrace of Donald Trump.
Plus, David discusses his latest book, "The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder," as well as "Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI," adapted to film this year by director Martin Scorsese.
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