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The mounting toll from political violence
Sep 13 • 
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Our chat with Former FBI Special Agent Bob Ricks continues.
On the Oklahoma City bombing’s investigation, detective work, and collaboration
Sep 9 • 
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39:48
Former FBI Special Agent Bob Ricks joins us.
on the ATF, FBI, and Waco
Sep 1 • 
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35:47

August 2025

On qualified immunity for police
How much protection is enough?
Aug 26 • 
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32:48
Notre Dame Linebacker Wes Pritchett joins us.
On Life lessons, big games, and family
Aug 18 • 
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49:11
Sydney Sweeney sells jeans. What could be wrong with that?
On transcendentals, "pastism," and dog whistles
Aug 12 • 
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33:19
the AG of Tennessee, Jonathan Skrmetti discusses gender affirming care and more
From his career path to the recent case
Aug 5 • 
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45:04

July 2025

Who would be the best podcast guest?
John and Tim’s excellent list
Jul 29 • 
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44:48
Gina Bennett, former CIA Analyst, joins us.
On Parenting, security, and safety
Jul 21 • 
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54:34
Stews from the news
Mixture of items that caught our interest from Iran to National Parks
Jul 15 • 
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45:46
Happy 249th Birthday, America!
Perspectives on the proposition, promise, and problems of our nation
Jul 9 • 
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31:59
Gender Studies Joins the buddies.
On Gender, expectations, and more
Jul 1 • 
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45:01
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