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Mentioned in 21 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 21 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.
78 snips
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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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.
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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.
24 snips
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.
22 snips
Andrew Weissmann: Outlandish and Outrageous
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Brandon Sanderson
as a perfect novel even with the parts that people make fun of.
22 snips
What Makes A Perfect Book? - Intentionally Blank EP. 226
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Pieter van der Wielen
, waarbij de boekversie de personages genuanceerder weergeeft dan de musicalversie.
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Schrijver Safae el Khannoussi: 'De Arabier wordt gereduceerd tot een karikatuur van zichzelf' | Het Uur
Mentioned as the novel that the musical “Les Misérables” is based on.
13 snips
Inside the White House’s detention strategy
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Greg Laurie
when quoting the author about understanding the tactics of the enemy.
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Angels and Demons | Urgency in the End Times
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Pablo Ceron
as the novel that the movie 'Les Miserables' is based on.
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E836 | How God Sees You
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David French
as a classic book with a story illustrating the difference between mercy and grace.
11 snips
David French's Five Best Ways to Pray For America
Mentioned as having made famous a French penal colony visited by Schopenhauer.
Amor Mundi Part 2: Hating the World, Unquenchable Thirst / Miroslav Volf's 2025 Gifford Lectures
Mentioned as the author of the novel 'Les Miserables', which the Broadway show and film are based on.
#1050 - 9 Christian Films to Watch with Non-Christians
Mentioned in relation to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's early readings depicting struggles against oppression.
Not-deciding factor: Iran’s supreme leader
Mentioned by Elise, referencing his quote to highlight the exploitation and vulnerability at the core of prostitution.
98% Face Violence in Red Light District—She Helps Them
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Jameson Olsen
as one of the Muppet adaptations that Disney should create.
The Emperor's New Clothes \\ Critical Failure By Groupthink

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