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In honor of the release of Wicked, we’re hitching a ride on a tornado to hear three different stories about Oz. We hear how the “rainbow chaser” L. Frank Baum failed at every career he tried until he sat down to write The Wizard of Oz. We learn about Baum’s frenemy W.W. Denslow, who illustrated The Wizard of Oz, and then tried to create a competing franchise. And we learn how the author of the Russian translation of The Wizard of Oz convinced the public (with the help of the Soviet government) that the story was written...

Are the Brooklyn Nets ready to move on from Cam Thomas? Trade rumors are heating up, and we debate whether it’s time for a rebuild. Speaking of moves, where might Washington’s Kyle Kuzma end up, and what’s his value on the market?

Plus, Franz Wagner proving he’s the best player on the Orlando Magic? With Paolo Banchero sidelined, Wagner is stepping up in a big way—could this be a permanent shift in leadership for the Magic? We’re breaking it all down.

We also dive into the Phoenix Suns’ rollercoaster season—are the...

Have you ever gotten in trouble for not being serious, especially in church? Does God not want you to be silly? Let’s find out together!

Bible Verses: 1st Corinthians 14, Luke 12, Proverbs 19:1, Proverbs 15:5, Proverbs 29:11, Ecclesiastes 3, Ephesians 4:29, Matthew 12:36, Proverbs 12:18

Yascha Mounk and Ivan Krastev discuss what Trump’s reelection will mean for the future of the world.

Ivan Krastev is a political scientist, the chairman of the Centre for Liberal Strategies in Sofia, Bulgaria, and permanent fellow at the Institute for Human Sciences in Vienna. Krastev is the author of After Europe and, with Stephen Holmes, of The Light that Failed: A Reckoning.

In this week’s conversation, Yascha Mounk and Ivan Krastev discuss the advent of the Trump era in American politics; why liberals need to eschew their n...

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Segment 1: World War 3 The episode kicks off with casual banter among the hosts, touching on lighthearted topics and humor about their age. The conversation dives into intriguing AI-generated art and its oddities, setting the stage for deeper topics. The team explores the chaos surrounding Alex Jones and the recent legal turbulence involving InfoWars, transitioning into Jones' ominous warnings about escalating global conflicts. They delve into the alarming developments in Ukraine, including the deployment of advanced missiles and the precarious involvement of North Korea. The hosts discuss the...