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Brian Ward @brian222ward.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Had a blast talking with @thisistheheff.bsky.social about the Beatles in America for his fab America: The Story of the USA podcast, produced with support from @officialbaas.bsky.social. Have a listen! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...

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How Did the Beatles Conquer America?

Podcast Episode · America: The Story of the USA · 28 July · 53min

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Dr Tim Galsworthy 🗃️ @timgalsworthy.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

It was great to join @thisistheheff.bsky.social on the America: In the Making podcast to talk all things 2026 midterms. I had an absolutely great time being a US politics nerd! Have a listen wherever you get your podcasts: open.spotify.com/episode/2hoL... 🇺🇸🎧🗃️

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In the Making: A 2026 Midterms Preview Special

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Dr Tim Galsworthy 🗃️ @timgalsworthy.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

It was great to join @thisistheheff.bsky.social on the "America: The Story of the USA" podcast this week. We discussed events in Iran, Trump's social media posts, and Pam Bondi's firing. Nothing like trying to make sense of senseless things! Do have a listen 🎧🗃️ open.spotify.com/episode/0bG1...

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In the Making: The Day A Whole Civilization Nearly Died

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Liam Heffernan @thisistheheff.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

How would you make America greater? Have your say in our brand new newsletter feature, The 28th Amendment. From the silly to the serious, this is your chance to (hypothetically) change the US Constitution, so what would you do? Tell us your amendment here: forms.gle/6WotCu7naCV5...

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Liam Heffernan @thisistheheff.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

If Trump succeeds in taking Greenland, I guarantee he will want to rename it.

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Liam Heffernan @thisistheheff.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

A return train from Rainham (Kent) to London Victoria is £50. High speed is £70 - nothing like some good ol' fashioned daylight robbery from @serailway.bsky.social

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Liam Heffernan @thisistheheff.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Belgian beer. Australian wine. Italian food. I'm all set for #Eurovision

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Liam Heffernan @thisistheheff.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

And when people think the UK don't win #Eurovision because everyone hates us... no. No it's not. It's because countries like Sweden send this. Great song, catchy choreography, excellent staging, and a terrific all round performance. We lose on merit. Accept it. youtu.be/zQSPqZkKzRQ?...

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KAJ - Bara Bada Bastu (LIVE) | Sweden 🇸🇪 | First Semi-Final | Eurovision 2025

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Liam Heffernan @thisistheheff.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Love how much fun they're having. And I really like the staging. But oof, what happened to their vocals? Let's hope they recapture their best for the final, and then I think a top 10 finish is plausible. Ambitious, but plausible. #Eurovision @stevenperkins.bsky.social youtu.be/wlZSQZm8j8c?...

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Remember Monday – What The Hell Just Happened? | United Kingdom 🇬🇧 | Second Semi-Final | Eurovision

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Liam Heffernan @thisistheheff.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Kudos to @stevenperkins.bsky.social, Kat and AJ for their super speedy reaction episode to the first semi final of #Eurovision. From Belgian shocks to Portugese jumpers, you can listen to the full episode here: player.captivate.fm/episode/ecf9...

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Eurovision 2025: Semi Final 1 Reaction

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Liam Heffernan @thisistheheff.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

New podcast alert: Beth's Spooky Story Time is a new #horror anthology series, released every Sunday and Wednesday. Listen and follow: podfollow.com/beths-spooky... For ad-free eps and exclusive forums, support us on Patreon: patreon.com/bethsspookystorytime

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Beth's Spooky Story Time

Get ready for a scary story podcast that'll send shivers through Dr. NoSleep, and make CreepsMcPasta go cold. From the creepy to the unexplained, this is a horror podcast like no other. If you're not ...

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Liam Heffernan @thisistheheff.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

It enrages me that those supporting today's ruling claim men can no longer enter women's toilets to attack them. Like women will now suddenly be safer. You know what happens when a man wants to rape someone? They don't plot their trans-based toilet rouse. They find someone, and they rape them.

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Liam Heffernan @thisistheheff.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

This week on the podcast I'm joined by Bennett Parten to discuss emancipation - what it is, what it actually means, and why it's very different from freedom. Listen now! open.spotify.com/episode/05AL...

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What is Emancipation?

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Liam Heffernan @thisistheheff.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

What are your thoughts on @remembermonday.bsky.social's #Eurovision song? Reply & you might just get a shout out in our reaction episode dropping later today. Watch #WTHJH now: youtu.be/-hu6R3ZnOdY?... And follow Douze Points: podfollow.com/douze-points @stevenperkins.bsky.social @eurovision.tv

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Remember Monday - What The Hell Just Happened? | United Kingdom 🇬🇧 | Official Music Video

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Liam Heffernan @thisistheheff.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Today marks the 100th anniversary of President Calvin Coolidge's second inauguration speech, on March 4th 1925. So this week's episode could only be one thing... #CalvinCoolidge #president pod.fo/e/2b4249 Big thanks to Amity Shlaes and the Coolidge Foundation for their participation.

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Who is Calvin Coolidge?

Podcast Episode · America: A History · 03/04/2025 · 53m

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Liam Heffernan @thisistheheff.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

It's an Almost Famous kinda night.

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Liam Heffernan @thisistheheff.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

My wife has theorised that the CIA is allowing Trump to dig a hole for himself, in order to create sympathy for an assassination and the martyrdom of the assailant, who the CIA will of course shoot dead. And y'know what? I don't think this is totally implausible any more.

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Liam Heffernan @thisistheheff.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

This week on the podcast, I chat with @gregorykoger.bsky.social about filibusters. What are they? How do they work? Why are they still a thing? Listen now and find out: pod.fo/e/2ae4ea

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What is a Filibuster?

Podcast Episode · America: A History · 02/18/2025 · 39m

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Liam Heffernan @thisistheheff.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

I used to give Trump enough credit to think he'd pass the baton to someone else in four years. Now, I'm not so sure he will. Not willingly, at least.

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Liam Heffernan @thisistheheff.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Any good dictator knows you can't control the people without first controlling the message. Anyone thinking Shogan's dismissal is just some petty political statement is terribly mistaken.

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Liam Heffernan @thisistheheff.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

To celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth in the US, I was joined by @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social's Nicholas Grant and @jeannetheoharis.bsky.social of @brooklyncollege.bsky.social to discuss the inimitable Rosa Parks. Listen here: pod.fo/e/2a8445

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Who is Rosa Parks?

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Liam Heffernan @thisistheheff.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Celebrating the Mercury launch with @dominos-pizza.bsky.social and a nice bottle of port. The natural combo. mercurypodcasts.com

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Make Some Noise.

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Liam Heffernan @thisistheheff.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

First they silence you. Then they'll persecute. Eventually they'll start killing. We've seen this before. It's happening again. Inaction is no longer an option. You're either standing with Trump or against him. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Musk team given access to sensitive federal payment system - reports

The Trump administration grants Musk's team access to system that controls the flow of trillions of dollars in funds, US media report.

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Liam Heffernan @thisistheheff.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

In this emergency episode of the America: A History in the Making, I address the Washington DC plane crash, and why now is the time for compassion over politics. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/5u8d...

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[EMERGENCY EPISODE] ITM: The Washington D.C. Plane Crash

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Liam Heffernan @thisistheheff.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

When my wife first said this to me, I thought she was crazy, but... Wolf might actually be Johnny Depp #TheMaskedSinger

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Liam Heffernan @thisistheheff.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

I think Pufferfish could genuinely be Cara Delevigne #TheMaskedSinger

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Liam Heffernan @thisistheheff.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

I think the only way #TheTraitors can do another season without feeling old, is if they don't tell the audience who the traitors are either, so we get to play along.

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Deborah McDowell @dem8z.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Birthright citizenship is on the lips and minds of many, given yesterday’s “executive order.” Recommend Martha Jones’s book to those seeking to inform themselves about the context of this concept.

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Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Angles matter.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 21/01/2025

I love this so much! At the inauguration, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wore a distinctive collar adorned with cowrie shells, which are believed to offer protection from evil in African traditions. This choice mirrors the late Justice Ginsburg’s practice of using collars to convey a message.

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Liam Heffernan @thisistheheff.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

One, two, Freddy's coming for you... I chat to marketing expert and @salforduni.bsky.social's Noel Mellor about one of the most iconic movie villains of all time. Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/1oGb...

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Who is Freddy Krueger?

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Liam Heffernan @thisistheheff.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

A rapist and a walking -ism all smiles... naturally, because one of their own is now the most powerful man in the Western hemisphere. Can someone tell the overlords that it's time to click refresh on this simulation. Earth needs a redo.

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Liam Heffernan @thisistheheff.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Seeing Silicon Valley and the media pandering to Trump makes me sad. And mad. And pretty scared tbh. This is how bad things start.

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Steven Perkins @stevenperkins.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

New podcast ep: part 2 of the history of Switzerland at Eurovision, featuring me sharing my love for a fairly cringe early 90s entry and also my thoughts on the worst song they’ve ever sent to the contest: pod.fo/e/2a14db

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Douze Points

Podcast · Bingewatch · Welcome to Douze Points: A Eurovision Podcast for TV addicts and fellow fans of the Eurovision Song Contest, hosted by journalist and superfan Steven Perkins. Liverpool 'Mae' n...

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Liam Heffernan @thisistheheff.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

If you only pay attention to one single thing on Inauguration Day, please let it be this... #Trump #inauguration #president

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