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Mentioned in 28 episodes

Le Miserable

Slavery isn't over
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In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, imprisoned for stealing bread, seeks redemption after being freed.

Pursued relentlessly by Inspector Javert, he becomes a benefactor to Fantine, a struggling single mother, and vows to protect her daughter, Cosette.

As Valjean evades capture while improving the lives of others, the story explores themes of justice, mercy, and the resilience of the human spirit amidst poverty and social injustice.

Set against the backdrop of political unrest, the narrative culminates in the Paris Uprising of 1832, where the characters' fates intertwine.

'Les Misérables' is a sprawling epic that examines moral dilemmas and the fight for dignity.

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Mentioned in 28 episodes

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Adam Gopnik
in reference to Trump's love for it, despite its themes of social injustice and anti-authoritarianism.
86 snips
Donald Trump’s War on Culture Is Not a Sideshow
Mentioned by Nicholas as one of the novels Khamenei was reading that depicted struggles against oppression.
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Not-deciding factor: Iran’s supreme leader
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Rudyard Lynch
as one of his favorite books, which covers multiple revolutions.
61 snips
Explaining the Age of Romanticism
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Skye Jethani
as a novel which explores law versus grace.
43 snips
701: Mailbag! Decompressing, Demonology, & Dreams for 2026
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Jamie Winship
in relation to a story about stealing candlesticks and forgiveness.
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Episode 344: Hearing and Obeying the Voice of God (feat. Jamie Winship)
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Max Lugavere
to illustrate how law and authority are not necessarily coupled to morality.
36 snips
515: The Ageless Blueprint for Strength, Mobility, and Relationships That Last | Gabby Reece
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Adam Gopnik
in relation to Donald Trump's appreciation for it and its irony.
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Donald Trump’s War on Culture Is Not a Sideshow
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Clark Neily
when comparing a prosecutor to the most sinister character.
24 snips
One and a Half Cheers for SCOTUS
Mentioned when JD Vance made a joke about it in a tweet following a performance attended by POTUS.
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Andrew Weissmann: Outlandish and Outrageous
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Andrew Schulz
to make a point about not leaving anything out on the streets of Iraq.
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