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Wherever pop culture and politics collide, Ira Madison III and Louis Virtel are on hand to examine the gorgeous wreckage from their uniquely queer perspective. Each week, our “Princes of Pop Culture” are joined by the likes of Michelle Yeoh, Hunter Doohan, John Boyega, Connie Britton, Gabrielle Union, and Sheryl Lee Ralph to unpack the latest controversies, laude character actress appreciation, and all the shade that’s fit to throw. New episodes drop every Wednesday.
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The Daily Gardener is a podcast about Garden History and Literature. The podcast celebrates the garden in an "on this day" format and every episode features a Garden Book. Episodes are released M-F.
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Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Support The Daily Gardener Buy Me A Coffee Connect for FREE! The Friday Newsletter | Daily Gardener Community Botanical History On This Day 1776 Patrick Neill, British printer and horticulturalist, is born. 1840 Joseph Hetherington McDaniels, Classical Scholar, is born. 1909 Tyge Wittrock Böche…
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Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Support The Daily Gardener Buy Me A Coffee Connect for FREE! The Friday Newsletter | Daily Gardener Community Botanical History On This Day 1830 Marianne North, the Victorian Artist Who Painted the World's Flora, is born. 1843 Learning from History: Vermont's Snowy October Surprise 1875 Cora Ol…
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Harris Finally Drops the F-Bomb Towards TrumpKarel Cast 24-151It may be late in the game, but Kamala Harris has finally called Trump what he is, a fascist. And of course, heads have exploded. Because heaven forbid you should say the emperor has no clothes.So, how do you live your longest life. Well, the research is in and it’s not what you think. W…
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Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Support The Daily Gardener Buy Me A Coffee Connect for FREE! The Friday Newsletter | Daily Gardener Community Botanical History On This Day 1796 William Casson, English botanist, seed merchant, and local historian, was born. 1854 Annie Lorrain Smith, British lichenologist and textbook author, w…
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Do You Know How To Survive The Doctor's Office? Plus Trump Is No SurpriseKarel Cast 24-150I've gotten a lot of emails from people asking how to navigate the health care system since I seem to be good at it, so today, we talk about how to survive the doctors office.Also, today another former Trump cabinet member has called him a fascist. Why is this…
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Ira and Louis discuss Liam Payne’s death and One Direction’s impact on music, Mikey Madison’s star turn in Anora, the original Sunset Boulevard film and expectations for the stage show, Cynthia Erivo’s response to Wicked memes, and a potential Joni Mitchell biopic. Tegan Quin of Tegan and Sara returns to Keep It to discuss her new documentary Fanat…
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What is “data justice” and how does it inform and refine health policies for invisibilized communities? What policy solutions are needed to reduce health disparities among people, especially marginalized Latinx and indigenous communities? What role does the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California play in advancing the health of vulnerable communi…
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When You Have To Accomplish The ImpossibleKarel Cast 24-149It seems like electing a decent candidate, a good woman, Kamala Harris is almost impossible in 14 days. But a lot of America seems impossible these days. Solving the gun problem; solving the climate crisis; solving inflation…it all seems…well…impossible.And in your personal life, many tasks…
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15 Days Until We Find Out If the USA Is Lost To IgnoranceKarel Cast 24-148I voted yesterday and what an experience that was. But it made me realize that we have about two weeks until we find out if there’s more people that believe in the Constitution, more people that see Trump for who he really is, or if we are lost to a cult-based ignorance. I, f…
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Time was, Kamala was a lousy retail politician. That we then, and this is now. She’s apparently a quick study. As a media coach, I guessed I 2020 that VP was the end of the road for her, because I’ve never seen anyone gain so much poise and distinction. In my experience, you have “it” or you don’t. I’m glad to be proven wrong. She’s turned into a g…
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Texas Wants to Kill Innocent Man, While Meat Industry Wants to Kill YouKarel Cast 24-147A Texas man is scheduled to be executed for the 2002 murder of his child..from shaken baby syndrome. The problem? Experts have now conceded that that diagnosis isn't reliable; in fact, many cases have been overturned because we now know that the syndrome isn't j…
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VP Harris Legitimizes Propagandist Network In Contentious ExchangeKarel Cast 24-146VP Harris went on a network that is a pro-Trump propaganda spreader, an enemy of a free state and country, to try and talk sense and win people over. Did she? No, all she did was give them grist for their lying mill. Why did she do it? Was it an olive branch to all A…
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Billionaires are Stealing Your Election With Your Own MoneyKarel Cast 24-145Elon Musk and others are giving enormous amounts, hundreds of millions of dollars, to Donald Trump. Why? So he'll protect THEM. And they are doing it with money you gave them by supporting their products and companies. They only care about their money and themselves. And it…
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Ira and Louis discuss Ariana Grande's SNL episode and their favorite SNL performers, the new Nicole Kidman film Babygirl, PJ Harvey's latest tour, and Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book. Lamorne Morris joins to discuss his new film, Saturday Night, meeting Prince and Nicholas Cage, and more. Plus, our favorite fall films. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube…
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Public health advocacy requires considerable insight into the major issues that affect communities. How best to gain this insight? What role does direct personal experience play? Today Seciah Aquino, DrPH, MS shares how her lived experience as an immigrant has informed her work as Executive Director of a leading health equity advocacy organization,…
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Grocery Stores, and The Election, Are Trying to Kill UsKarel Cast 24-144There is an Instagram account that shows what’s inside your favorite foods, and it’s mostly salt and sugar. Grocery stores are the #1 provider of food, but most of what is inside is NOT edible and should not be consumed…how is this even possible. And is it just a USA thing? Is …
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We All Need To Be Worried About the Man At SproutsKarel Cast 24-143Trump turns darker every day, now threatening to kill immigrants. And yet, the man that tried to lecture me at Sprouts about why he is the only choice is the real danger. Wealthier, not stupid...and yet totally brainwashed. This election is really about whether or not the brainwashe…
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If You're Against DEI You're Against the ConstitutionKarel Cast 24-142Companies are rolling back their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion divisions. But that is directly against the founding principles of the United States including the Constitution. So why have we gotten it all so wrong?Hollywood is in trouble, and many are rejoicing. But these are t…
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Milton Cuts Life Short; Science Tries the OppositeKarel Cast 24-141Milton delivered the promised punch, including tornados, and people died. Why in a place known for this weather is everything not built to sustain it including the power grid, water, and buildings?Meanwhile, social media influencers AND scientist are promotoing life extension routin…
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Killer Storm Milton is a Warning UnheededKarel Cast 24-140 Why, as humans, do we not heed the warnings we are given. We're so worried about life, living, but we don't pay attention to the warnings about how to survive long term. We have no long term survival plan. So why do we want to extend lives?Milton is a killer. And 100% caused by climate chan…
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Ira and Louis discuss the Joker sequel and Lady Gaga’s accompanying album Harlequin, Saturday Night, and The Charlie Puth Show. Andrew Garfield joins to discuss his new film We Live In Time, working with Florence Pugh, and his cultural influences. Plus, and awards season film preview. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusiv…
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Rebate aggregators? Group purchasing? Vertical integration? How exactly do Pharmacy Benefit Managers, or PBMs, operate to maximize profit? And how are everyday Americans suffering from these practices?To find out, we spoke to Dr. Ed Weisbart, national board secretary of Physicians for a National Health Program, a single-payer advocacy coalition tha…
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Sally Field Reminds Us Famous People are Human, too Plus, Gaza in RubbleKarel Cast 24-139Sally Field had a TJ Abortion, was molested, an then starred as the wholesome girl next door, Gidget. But she WAS the girl next door...because we're all human and we all go through things. Like Lisa Marie Presley. Boy did she go through things.Gaza is in rubble…
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The Real Danger of AI Is Your LonelinessKarel Cast 24-138Well, it didn't take long. I saw an add on Instagram to create my virtual boyfriend using AI. The service is called Replika and they are always there to listen and talk and always on your side. This is frightening on so many levels, but make no mistake. AI home car, nurses, etc, it's coming, …
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Friday Recap Of A Week of War And DevastationKarel Cast 24-137Israel is moving full speed ahead with a full scale war in the Middle East, but no one wants it.Kamala and Trump are neck and neck when more damming evidence has come forth which should condemn him to the heap pile of politics.Movies are out this week...are there any worth going to see? …
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Jack Smith Drops Bombs On TrumpKarel Cast 24-136A judge has unsealed new evidence in the People of the US vs. Donald J. Trump and the conclusion is Trump resorted to crimes to overturn 2020 results. But his cult followers won't care and the courts seem to be moving slower than Neptune's days (google it). So what good does this do? Is it the October…
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Vance v. Walz: You Have to Admit, Civility is BoringKarel Cast 24-135The debate between the two VP candidates was thoughtful, cvil and presented two different styles and two different politically ideologies. And I could barely stay awake. Maybe I was just tired, but, I saw more eyeliner than fire in the belly. Are we no longer interested in actual …
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Ira and Louis discuss Francis Ford Coppola's expensive box office flop Megalopolis, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, Ellen's Netflix special, and the deaths of Maggie Smith, Gavin Creel, Kris Kristofferson, and Drake Hogestyn. Michael Jaé Rodriguez joins to discuss her new album 33, her love of Mortal Kombat and X-Men, and more. Subscrib…
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We’re taking another look at Pharmacy Benefit Managers or PBMs. Why were PBMs started and how did they morph to become one of the most powerful entities in health care? Why have they caught the attention of the Federal Trade Commission? How are they a threat to consumers?To find out, we spoke to Dr. Ed Weisbart, the national board secretary of Phys…
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There's No Stopping the Rampant Ridiculous Karel Cast 24-134Streaming services are now ridiculous. We pay a streaming service to watch their shows and they now serve us ads. Tivo and cable were, in fact, better. We watched what we wanted when we wanted and fast-forwarded through the ads. So why don't we go back?Café Bastille in San Francisco is clo…
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Don't Fear The Right Answer for the Wrong DirectionKarel Cast 24-133One of the key campaign questions, according to a survey I got over the weekend, many believe the country is headed in the wrong direction. But what "direction" do they mean? Do they mean towards diversity, equity, inclusion, women's rights, climate change and more. Or do they mean…
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A Reminder To Practice Self Care FirstKarel Cast 24-132Let's start making some Matcha, because it's good, good for you and forces you to be kind to yourself in those moments. And while doing it let's talk about the importance of self-care. What are you doing to take care of your physical and mental health? Then, let's kitchen table talk about P Did…
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Pay Attention, There's A World War BrewingKarel Cast 24-131No matter where you stand on Israel , the fact is, while we are all distracted with other thing like an election, there is a real world war brewing in Israel, Gaza and Lebanon. Are we going to let this continue, join in or refuse help?A survey on the phone yesterday made me very, very angry…
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Menendez Murders: Sociopaths, Victims or Both?Karel Cast 24-130Their Stories are once again dominating pop culture. Why? What do we find so intriguing? And why are people still so split on their guilt? Are they vicious sociopaths, victims of abuse, or both? And would it matter?Could Janet's comments about Kamala Harris be because in 2004 Harris wei…
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Ira and Louis discuss Katy Perry’s new album 143, the shocking new Demi Moore film The Substance, Janet Jackson and Chappell Roan’s political commentary, Erewhon smoothies, and more. Plus, Jon Lovett joins to discuss his all too brief tenure on the new season of Survivor. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, an…
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The Face of Mental Illness is Right In Front Of YouKarel Cast 24-129Illness anxiety disorder (previously called hypochondriasis) is a psychiatric disorder defined by excessive worry about having or developing a serious undiagnosed medical condition. And I have it in spades. Mental Illness is all around us in all shapes and forms. We should care.Bid…
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This time on Code WACK! What’s at stake in health care with the upcoming federal election? Would Donald Trump really try to repeal the Affordable Care Act - again? Would Kamala Harris continue fighting to rein in the skyrocketing cost of medicine? What will be the fate of Biden-era policies like enhanced tax credits limiting the cost of health insu…
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None of the News Matters, Under It All Only THIS DoesKarel Cast 24-128What to do when a family member betrays you… Irma threw Destiny under the bus…I told her to get out.Diddy and Justin Bieber and Hollywood. Are creative people more freaky, or is it the same proportion just amplified?Why does America know no shame? Another shooting in Alabama wher…
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Oprah And VP Harris Bring Heart to the Campaign Karel Cast 24-127 Oprah Winfrey proved she is one of the best interviewers working still by presenting VP Harris in a forum filled with hope, compassion and dare we say, joy. But the stories presenting were completely heartbreaking and proof that America can do so much better than what it is doing. 38…
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Your Breaking News of the Day Done My Way Karel Cast 24-126 The news comes at us in a nonstop barrage. So let's dive in to it, with a twist. We'll see how many stories we can fit in to 30 minutes. Diddy's in the PoPo; Trump should be but is out being absurd. Pagers are exploding in foreign lands while Norwalk has basically outlawed being poor and h…
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Is America Actually Worth the Cost? Shocking Figures AboundKarel Cast 24-125A home in Marin just sold for 14.5 million dollars. And it’s nothing that special. Houses in Las Vegas are going for $1.5 up to 30m. The average condo in Los Angeles is now $450k for a one bedroom. Seattle, San Francisco, New York, Miami, Dallas... but it doesn’t stop there…
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This time on Code WACK! The fight for affordable, accessible health care in the U.S. has gone on for decades. Who’s in the fight to win solutions that improve health care for everyone? What policies are they working on? Today we’re featuring the Washington DC-based Families USA, a leading national nonpartisan voice for healthcare consumers. We welc…
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Ira and Louis discuss the Emmys, Louis’ unfortunate Emmy loss, and the debate over The Bear being a comedy. Mackenzie Davis joins to discuss her new film Speak No Evil and why she’s obsessed with Bachelor Nation and Real Housewives. Plus: Trump’s Taylor Swift hate tweets, Diddy’s arrest, Tate McCrae’s new single, fall pop music, and Pharrell’s diss…
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Leslie is joined by Brendan Duke, Senior Director for Economic Policy at the Center for American Progress Action Fund.The pair discuss two of his most recent pieces for CAP. (both listed below)1. "Donald Trump Is Lying About Immigrants and Social Security/Medicare" (https://www.americanprogressaction.org/article/donald-trump-is-lying-about-immigran…
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Leslie is joined by Dr. Nicole Saphier, who has served as a FOX News Channel contributor since 2018, breaking down the latest medical news across all platforms.Dr. Saphier is a board-certified radiologist with advanced fellowship training in breast imaging. The two ladies discuss Breast Cancer Awareness month, which is right around the corner in Oc…
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