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When nerdy gamer Sam Bankman-Fried rocketed to fame as the world’s richest 29-year-old, he pledged to donate his billions to good causes. But when Sam's crypto exchange FTX collapsed, billions of dollars went missing, and Sam was in handcuffs, those who knew him were left wondering — who was Sam really? A well-meaning billionaire who made a mistake? Or a calculated con man? From Wondery and Bloomberg, the makers of The Shrink Next Door, comes a new story of incredible wealth, betrayal, and what happens when “doing good” goes really, really, bad.

For all the thousands of books that have been written about religion, few until this one have attempted to examine it scientifically: to ask why - and how - it has shaped so many lives so strongly. Is religion a product of blind evolutionary instinct or rational choice? Is it truly the best way to live a moral life? Ranging through biology, history, and psychology, Daniel C. Dennett charts religion’s evolution from “wild” folk belief to “domesticated” dogma.

“Spell Freedom draws us in with lucid prose, filling in the holes of American history with the work of Septima Clark and Bernice Robinson and their compatriots, who deftly wielded reading and writing as their weapons of choice in the 20th century fight for first class citizenship for all.”...

“Breaking the Spell with Celeste Tranquillity” is a raw, honest, and soul-led exploration of what it means to heal after complex traumas. Hosted by Natalie Mawson, this podcast delves into the lived realities of childhood, teenage, and adult sexual abuse, childhood abandonment, parentification, abuse, and the long shadows they cast into adulthood. Through deeply personal storytelling and spiritual insight, Natalie opens conversations about addiction, recovery, and the courage it takes to question the mainstream paradigms of trauma healing today.What happens when healing goes beyond therapy...

Recovery, magic, and wordplay.

Ever stop to think... and then just kept thinking? Endlessly. About it all? Me too so I thought maybe I'd share my thinks. Maybe you've pondered thusly and appreciate another perspective. Or maybe you don't agree with me at all and have another take on a subject. That's cool too. Maybe that can spark a new conversation. I use cinema quite a bit as a framework for my reflections. Thanks for listening, this could go anywhere.

The Sit For A Spell podcast covers the lore, the traditions, and the modern practices of the occult. Follow along with James and Jess as they explore their own beliefs and backgrounds, conduct interviews, and take you along on their adventures.

Podcast with DIY, Witchy Tips, Astro, Psychic Insight, Advice, Sex, Love, Relationships, and more everyday stuff for you and me.

A podcast where we explore practical magic, down-to-earth astrology, and compassionate end-of-life care

About Pandit Ganesh Shastri Ji: Grand astrologer Pandit Ganesh Shastri is at present one of the hugely renowned and leading astrologers in India and many countries across the world. His highly effective, surefire, and harmless services based on Vedic astrology and positive Vashikaran have been soothing troubles and tackling problems occurring ever in various fields of life for over two decades. Almost all issues, problems, and obstacles disturbing or hindering people and diverse economic entities in various life’s fields, have been solved and removed successfully through his top-notch and ...