https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/candide-voltaire--6403533enFictionCopyright The Podcast Networkhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0881aa49bf35e952c9c2f2106a81e56e.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/candide-voltaire--6403533Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:58:42 +0000The Podcast NetworkThe Podcast Networkthepodcastnetwork0@gmail.comExplore the thought-provoking landscape of philosophical satire in our rotating collection inspired by "Candide - Voltaire." 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