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Former NFL Cheerleader and current journalist Bridget Case breaks down “real life” outside the game and sucker punches athlete stereotypes mid-interview. Sports figures join the show each week with juicy tell all tales from on and off the field. Pro and NCAA athletes talk life after the game and current sports news.
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BANG! You're dead. You've gone to heaven. And now you get to listen to your favorite new podcast, Cole Steele: Private Eye! Join your favorite private eye duo Cole Steele and Jane Flame as they take on literally any case they can find. They'll uncover dark secrets, fight lava men, travel through time, meet old-timey prospectors, and much more! And don't forget their archnemesis, the evil Berlin Schmidt, Nazi Germany's premier archaeologist/adventurer. That jerk. Cole and Jane will stop at no ...
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Rogue Darkness

Rogue Darkness Podcast

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Welcome to Rogue Darkness! Let’s talk about how misinterpretations and misinformation surrounding witchcraft, the occult, and other beliefs have lead many to do unthinkable crimes. From cults and ritualistic killings, to exploration of the macabre and delving deep into the unknown, let’s explore the darkness of mankind one crime at a time!
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Manhattan Insights

Manhattan Institute

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Manhattan Insights is an intellectual engine for advancing economic opportunity, individual liberty, and the rule of law in America and its great cities. Featuring the nation’s sharpest scholars, journalists, activists, and civic leaders, this show offers a deeper understanding of the policy issues and cultural challenges shaping our future. Hosted by Reihan Salam and the scholars of the Manhattan Institute.
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Turn those Jack O'Lantern frowns upside down, because Cole & Jane are back for an ALL NEW Halloween adventure! When a small town is terrorized by escaped serial killer William Murray, Cole & Jane take it upon themselves to look after the town's troubled teens, free of charge! Ok, so maybe they don't actually do it "free of charge", maybe they do it…
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Love is in the air, and so are crimes! Our first guest Riylan Mills describes her epic crusade of karmic justice against Bushwick boys (taking little souvenirs from their rooms). Then, fellas, is it a crime to be confused? Maggie Olmsted tells a cautionary tale about how simply being thirsty at the beach led to a string of nutcrackers, firecrackers…
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Check your back for kick-me sign's and get ready to be stuffed in your locker because on this week's episode we have bad boy of comedy, Sam Naismith! Sam tells us about a high school prank that made him truly understand the meaning of "digital footprint" and almost ended his burgeoning comedy career before it even started. Our second guest, (and so…
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Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we’ll be delving into the sickening and heartbreaking case of Bridget Cleary, a woman from Ireland who was brutally murdered by her family, under the presumption that she was a changeling fairy, attempting to wreak havoc on the human realm. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/... https://www.nation…
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The Ivy's may be the United State's top universities...but they're also Tessa Belle's bitch. Cole and Jane interview Tessa about the booming business of being a for-hire college admission essay author and the seedy underbelly of higher education. Meanwhile, our second guest Bridget Foley takes us on a journey through another seedy underbelly...your…
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From harassing teens in the Texas heat to causing crimes in the Canadian cold, this one has it all! Our first guest, Jess Elgene, talks about being a good girl turned evil due to the corrupting influence of driving a used cop car; while our second guest Monique Moses discusses the irresistible urge of free Archie comics (Oh, and also the intricacie…
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CURSE YOU TOOTSIE POP OWL!!! Our first guest is Lukas Arnold; your fears made flesh!! Join us as Lukas shares how a childhood crime led to obsession and bewilderment that haunts him to this very day. Then, our next guest, Chet Siegel, shares how her love of snacking led to an ill-advised childhood joyride, but still she persists as a snacky lil' b*…
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Move over Danny Ocean! Today's episode features Steve Jeanty describing the heist of a lifetime...that happened when he was only in middle school! Join us for a tale we like to call..."Yu-Gi-Ohcean's 11"! Our second guest Carson Olshansky talks about using their superpower of time-thievery to strike back at capitalism in an epic worthy of the MCU (…
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How do Cole and Jane prepare for a whole new season of wild and wacky adventures? By interviewing NYC and LA's hottest comics about the biggest crimes they've ever committed, of course! By popular demand, extended audio versions of our popular social media series "Gotcha!" will now be released every Monday! Starting with a totally unreleased interv…
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How do Cole and Jane prepare for a whole new season of wild and wacky adventures? By interviewing NYC and LA's hottest comics about the biggest crimes they've ever committed, of course! By popular demand, extended audio versions of our popular social media series "Gotcha!" will now be released every Monday! Starting with a totally unreleased interv…
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Progressives have long dominated the environmental movement, advocating government spending and bureaucratic oversight as the solution to climate change. Countless local and federal regulations have been aimed at mitigating environmental harm, often hampering productivity. Is this really the best way to preserve our planet? Some conservatives belie…
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The pandemic transformed urban housing markets, prompting increased demand for residential space and spurring a shift toward remote work. Many remote employees have left large cities for smaller ones, but housing demand remains strong in major urban centers. As cities' populations fluctuate, the pro-development YIMBY (Yes In My Backyard) movement h…
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Rapid advances in artificial intelligence, genome editing, and materials science are poised to dramatically change the way we live, work, and learn—but is that a good thing, or is it a prospect we should dread? As it stands, conservatives are divided on that question, with some embracing technological breakthroughs and others fearing the threat the…
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New York has long been at the forefront of the drug crisis. In 2022, over 3,000 city residents died of a drug overdose, the highest number on record. The proliferation of inexpensive yet lethal drugs, such as fentanyl and methamphetamine, poses an escalating challenge to New York City. However, there is hope to tackle these issues through collabora…
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In their efforts to ensure their children's happiness, a growing number of millennial and Gen X parents are turning to therapists, school psychologists, and other mental health professionals for help. Yet there is mounting evidence that this therapeutic turn has backfired. Rather than inculcate the virtues of self-discipline and independence, these…
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The school choice movement gained significant momentum in the wake of the pandemic shutdowns, which exposed the weaknesses of traditional public schools and the challenges of remote learning. As parents became increasingly aware of the quality and content of their children's education, many began to explore alternative schooling options. By offerin…
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The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to hear the case of Grants Pass v. Johnson has brought homelessness back into the national legal spotlight. The case revolves around the question of whether the homeless have a constitutional right to camp on public property, and its outcome could overturn prior lower court rulings that have contributed to the West…
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Radical DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) ideology has overtaken elite universities and, increasingly, American public life. Few reporters have followed the "woke" takeover of American universities and the corrosion of its institutions more closely than our guest. Our guest Aaron Sibarium, a Yale University alum, now reports on elite institutions…
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The field of criminology has transformed in the last quarter century. Evidence-based crime policy has been replaced by misperceptions about the nature of crime and criminal offenders. Concurrently, progressive policies and programs have also reshaped the criminal justice system. However, 70 years of social science research shows that "social contro…
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Cole Steele and Jane Flame are celebrating the New Year by welcoming some old friends for a party. But all the party favors and champagne in the world can’t stop these two from doing what they do best: fighting Nazis! This one has it all! Lava men, German tourists, flashbacks, you name it! So tune in for this week’s episode of…wait! This is the las…
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Two decades ago, a four-year college degree was widely regarded as the key to boosting incomes. However, recent years have witnessed a paradigm shift in conventional wisdom about the value of a college education. Over half say college isn’t worth the cost, compared with 40% a decade ago. Are the skeptics right? What’s the average return? Who is it …
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Cole Steele and Jane Flame…ahem…I mean, Berlin Schmidt finds himself behind bars, which leaves him with plenty of time to look back on his dumb, pathetic Nazi life. Berlin takes one last crusade down memory lane in this story of carnival barkers, flamethrowing Nazi dogs, and daddy issues. You won’t want to miss this penultimate episode of Cole Stee…
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The role of immigration in shaping the nation's economy remains a hotly contested area of debate. Factors such as the real economic benefits of high-skilled versus low-skilled immigrants, the impact of immigration on native employment, and the role of policy in shaping these dynamics stand at the forefront of this national conversation. While immig…
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Cole Steele and Jane Flame are the best private eye duo there is! But when an old…friend? shows up, their relationship will be turned upside down! This adventure is filled with old acquaintances, old rivals, and a very old legend. The legend of…The Jade Sparrow! Tune in to find out why they say three private eyes are a crowd in this latest installm…
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As the 2024 election draws near, voters in early primary states will soon decide who will be on the ballot for president in November. Will the race be a rematch between former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden? And what impact, if any, will the current president's lagging popularity and the former president's legal troubles have on the…
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Cole Steele and Jane Flame find themselves in El Paso with no money and no case. Luckily they run into a prospector and let me tell you, this guy loves his gold. How much does he love gold you ask? I don’t know. A lot? More than normal people love gold, that’s for sure. But when a fourth member joins their gang, Cole and Jane aren’t sure whether sh…
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In 2021, New Yorkers elected Eric Adams as the 110th mayor of New York City. Since assuming office, the Adams administration has grappled with a migrant crisis inundating the city's homeless services, staggering budget deficits caused by a decade of mismanagement, and a growing unease among citizens regarding safety on public transit, among other i…
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Cole Steele and Jane Flame are in hot water! Their archnemesis and all around jerkface Berlin Schmidt has our heroes on the edge of extinction, but luckily there’s hope! Jane’s old mentor, The Careless Whisper, shows up just in the nick of time. Unfortunately time hasn’t been very kind to…Ms. Whisper? She has fallen on some hard times and it’s up t…
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In Phoenix, Arizona, a massive downtown homeless encampment known as "The Zone" was recently cleared out following legal battles and a court order. For years, the area was filled with hundreds of tents lining the blocks of streets, leading to a rise in crime and serious complaints from local residents and businesses. At its height, The Zone held ab…
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Cole Steele and Jane Flame pay a visit to Doc Hazel, former OSS scientist. Rumor has it she was the real brains behind the atomic bomb. Of course, that jerk Oppenheimer took all the credit! But that’s not why they’re visiting. A man hired Cole and Jane because before waking up in Doc Hazel’s lab, he was safe and sound at home…in 1926! Has Doc Hazel…
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The role of science, its applications, and ethical implications have been focal points of many public debates in recent years. From the challenges posed by COVID to the complexities of climate change, the question of what qualifies as evidence and the definition of science itself have become partisan issues. In November 2022, our guest Joe Simonson…
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Cole Steele and Jane Flame travel to the home of Oliver Baxter, acclaimed author, world traveler, man’s man. One of Baxter’s daughters has gone missing and these two are just the detectives for the job! This case is a tale as old as time. A tale of fathers and daughters, orangutan arm wrestling, and ventriloquism. You can’t make this stuff up!...oh…
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In the period since 2020, consumer prices have increased by 18 percent. While the inflation rate has slowed from its peak, core inflation remains significantly higher than the pre-pandemic average. This prompts the question: what factors are behind this inflation surge, and what can we learn from it in terms of America's economic future? Stephen Mi…
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Cole Steele and Jane Flame make their way down to the Florida Keys to visit an old friend. Well, technically they’ve never met him before, but he is old. So old they call him Old Man Castle. Jane served with his son in the war and now she’s following through on a promise to check in on her old friend’s family. But with a big storm approaching, our …
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Lights! Camera! Action! Cole Steele and Jane Flame are taking over Hollywood. After a night spent painting tinsel town red, morning finds our favorite private eye pair in a pickle. A dead actress is just the start as Cole and Jane pull on a thread that unravels a whole mess of yarn. Sticky yarn. Like someone – probably a toddler – poured honey on t…
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Cole Steele and Jane Flame have worked plenty of cases together over the years. Plenty I tell you! But never before have they had to contend with…the living dead! But these are no ordinary zombies. They talk, they write, and they…paint? Who the hell invited these guys? And where did they come from? No doubt this is the plan of a sinister character …
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On the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, the Iranian-backed terrorist organization Hamas launched a brutal surprise attack on Israel that involved the killing of small children, the elderly, and hundreds of other vulnerable women and men. In the U.S., the atrocity has sparked both outrage and a disturbing surge in antisemitism and anti-Zionis…
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The clash between "woke" progressivism and classical enlightenment ideals has tested the foundational pillars of modern liberalism—free speech, due process, equal treatment, objective truth, and beyond. This battle is most fiercely fought on university campuses across the English-speaking world. At the heart of the trendy concept of "wokeness" lies…
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BANG! You're dead. You've gone to heaven. And now you get to listen to your favorite new podcast, Cole Steele: Private Eye! Join your favorite private eye duo Cole Steele and Jane Flame as they take on literally any case they can find. They'll uncover dark secrets, fight lava men, travel through time, meet old-timey prospectors, and much more! And …
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Over the past half decade, panic has spread among politicians in California, as a mysterious startup bought over 50,000 acres in Solano County. In fact, "California Forever" is an effort backed by Silicon Valley investors to develop a new city with tens of thousands of homes in farmland outside San Francisco. The utopian vision for the city promise…
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For residents of American cities, the stench of cannabis smoke on the streets has noticeably escalated in recent years. More concerning is the growing presence of addicts hooked on lab-produced meth and fentanyl in communities across the country, resulting in more than 100,000 overdose deaths in 2021 and again in 2022. One thing is clear: America i…
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The trade-off between the economy and the environment is considered by many to be the defining issue of our time. Activists on the left now champion regulations to reduce carbon emissions at the expense of future economic growth. Other, self-described "degrowth" advocates take a more radical stance, calling for policies to lower incomes and shrink …
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The notion that "all politics is local" appears to be less true as the years pass. But despite the increasing focus on national issues among Americans, local leaders continue to wield significant influence when it comes to matters like education, finances, and law enforcement. Additionally, these officials remain open to guidance from interest grou…
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American environmentalism is at a crossroads. Laws championed by environmental activists of the past are now hindering the reforms advocated by today's environmentalists, who deem them crucial to combat climate change. But lost in this debate between preservationists and climate hawks is a realistic understanding of the effects that "green" rules a…
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This summer, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered rulings on such contentious issues as voting rights, student loans, and race-conscious college admissions. Amidst dissent from academics, journalists, and activists who challenge the Court's decisions, we confront a pressing question: should Americans be concerned about the Supreme Court's long-term leg…
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Throughout July, the Manhattan Institute conducted an extensive survey of likely 2024 Republican primary voters in key states—Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina. Among other surprising findings, the GOP base is more unified on modern cultural debates surrounding identity politics than on long-standing disputes over abortion and gun rights. The…
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Gender identity has quickly emerged as one of the most contentious topics in American cultural politics. However, the roots of this conflict can be traced back to a series of seemingly unrelated decisions made by overlooked political, legal, and educational actors years ago. Leor Sapir, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute, joins Reihan Salam to dis…
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American democracy is in decline, or so it's been argued by political scientists and media pundits. But what if those proclaiming its demise are unintentionally eroding the nation's civic health, giving rise to the very outcome they fear? Jason Willick is a columnist at the Washington Post who writes about politics, law, and foreign affairs. He's a…
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Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we have another feed takeover by the California True Crime podcast! Check them out, wherever you listen to podcasts! This episode contains topics that may not be suitable for all listeners. Listener discretion is advised. All music used in this episode, as well as all other episodes of Rogue Darkness,…
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