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Mariana van Zeller joins Joe to expose romance scams, fake AI catfishing, scam compounds, and Meta's estimated 15 billion scam ads a day. They tear into weak regulation, sextortion, and the loneliness epidemic. Later, they unpack cartels, fentanyl, the drug war, and why broken systems fail people.

This week on Off the Fence, the panel dissects Trump's claimed Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire and the diesel price backlash. They also unpack Shane Gillis's SNL outrage, cancel culture, and why the controversy feels reheated. Expect sharp takes, funny pushback, and a clear-eyed look at the politics.

Josh, Chuck, and Jerry explore the surprising stories behind everyday currency symbols, from the dollar sign and euro to the pound, yen, and rupee. Learn how history, design contests, and cash habits shape the marks on money in this fast-paced episode.

Where do currency symbols come from? Josh and Chuck trace the dollar sign to the Spanish peso, explore the euro, pound, yen, yuan, and rupee, and unpack the design stories behind global money. You will learn why symbols matter and how currencies are distinguished.

Armchair Anonymous turns study abroad into a horror anthology. Blair survives a Semester at Sea storm, Rachel faces a mafia dinner in Italy, Nina fears a Stockholm taxi, and Noah recalls a wild Russian exchange. From vomit-covered hallways to locked doors, it is scary and weirdly life-affirming.

When an AI narrator on a YouTube video about Flight MH370 sounds like his own voice, he investigates ElevenLabs, voice cloning, and right of publicity. The episode explores how stolen voices are policed, why similarity tests fail, and what this means for everyone.

Is AI powering the U.S. stock market or fueling a multitrillion-dollar bubble? Paul Kedrosky and Azeem Azhar debate data-center overbuild, token economics, enterprise demand, and housing crowding out. They ask whether productivity gains will justify the hype.

Former rabbi and civil rights lawyer Jonathan Gross tells how he defended Jan. 6 defendants, then joined DOJ to push for accountability. He describes a two-tier justice system, coercive plea deals, and a pardon economy that exploits desperate families.

Danny talks with Wendy Orent about the Siberian plague scare, why it likely won't spark a pandemic, and how Yersinia pestis really works. They also dig into plague history, Soviet bioweapons, vaccines, and the dangerous stories we tell about fear, from the Black Death to modern panic.

Tim and Kevin are back in L.A. for a climbing-focused supplement update. Tim breaks down beta-alanine research, paresthesia, collagen tips, and why he prefers 5 grams of creatine for lifting without wrecking his stomach. They also warn about heavy metals in psyllium and microplastics in seaweed chips.

This week, we connect the dots on Elon Musk: SpaceX dominance, political spending, and the leverage that outlasts any election. We also probe Washington's corruption problem, from ambassador fallout to why only one person faces consequences. Can money buy deterrence, protection, and launch capability?

America's MQ-9 Reaper is showing its age after costly losses in the Iran War. This podcast explores the General Atomics Mojave, a short takeoff and landing drone built for ships, rough fields, and swarm-ready warfare. Can flexibility, lower cost, and rapid deployment beat raw endurance?

In a blunt debate, Franck Zanu and Dr. Ronnie Delva challenge whether slavery, colonialism, or victimhood explain today's struggles. They explore post-slavery syndrome, race as a social construct, and why America still talks about slavery more than anywhere else. It is a masterclass in strong, respectful disagreement.

Peter Zeihan explains why China's possible new military base in Laos could reshape power projection in mainland Southeast Asia. The site near Thailand raises the risk of a direct confrontation with a capable neighbor. Is this Chinese expansion or a strategic trap on Thailand's doorstep?

This week on Expedition: Handheld, Russ and Adam break down the Anbernic RG DDS, ESA piracy claims, and the ROG Xbox Ally X20. They compare 3DS emulation, OLED screens, pricing, and future chips. The verdict helps you choose your next retro handheld and what matters most for emulation.

Nadia Schadlow unpacks the return of great power competition and China's strategic rise. This episode covers supply chains, industrial policy, nuclear power, energy security, and the hard choices facing Western allies. It is a sober guide to preserving freedom and prosperity in a fractured world.

Frank Zano and Emily debate whether maintenance culture, weak institutions, and long-term planning explain Africa's infrastructure decline. They draw on travel to 186 countries, colonial-era buildings, Eritrea, Nigeria, and contractor colonialism. A provocative look at civilization, incentives, and functional states.

Explore why the death penalty is back in the news, from Tennessee and Fort Hood to Pope Leo. This episode unpacks Catholic teaching on capital punishment, human dignity, and whether doctrine changed or developed. It asks whether the Church's newer language contradicts tradition or develops it.

Ever heard of shared death experiences? Mayim and Jonathan explore moments when healthy people sense someone else dying, from remote visits to comforting after-death messages. With doctors, nurses, and skeptics, this episode asks whether death may not be the end, and what we fear to discuss.

Stu Peters and the host unpack a wild alleged disinformation campaign around Charlie Kirk's assassination, focusing on Anna Escobar's Google Trends research and a leaked voice note. They argue the push to discredit investigators may protect an official narrative. Listen and decide for yourself.