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The Preamble Podcast

The world feels complicated. The Preamble Podcast is where it starts to make sense. This is where I help you make sense of complex issues. Along with my guests, I dive deep into the stories and ideas driving our future, bringing clarity and honesty to every headline. If you want real insight, bold conversation, and answers that matter, this podcast is your must-listen. Hit play, and join the movement that will shape history.

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How Women Won WWII: Rosie the Riveter Was Just the Beginning

Explore the incredibly varied and complex roles women stepped into during World War II. No, they weren’t GIs. They didn’t land at the beach on Normandy on D-Day, or face military combat, but without a doubt, the roles they performed shaped the way the war was both fought and won.

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Mayhem: The 1970s You Never Knew, Episode 12

It was supposed to be a picturesque and luxurious sightseeing tour over Antarctica. One filled with wonder and awe, in a tour that had cultivated a reputation for giving passengers the “trip of a lifetime.”

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Mayhem: The 1970s You Never Knew, Episode 11

When did the draft lottery begin for the war in Vietnam, and who among America’s youth was hit the hardest? It was an unwinnable war, and thousands of high school graduates and college students refused to comply.

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    How to Stop Being Wrong with Adam Grant

    If you're not one of Adam's millions of followers, you will be after listening to this episode. The psychologist explains how your identity isn't about your beliefs.

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