Best Parker Steele Podcasts (2025)

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More than 2 dozen killed as Gazans again face gunfire outside humanitarian aid site 3:55

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It's designed to deliver food to the most desperate, but for the third time in three days, Gazans faced gunfire outside a new humanitarian aid site. It comes as half a million Gazans are extremely food insecure and on the verge of famine. Nick Schifrin reports. A warning, images in this story are disturbing. PBS News is supported by - https://www.p…

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News Wrap: South Korean liberal leader wins presidential race 5:14

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In our news wrap Tuesday, South Korea's liberal opposition leader Lee Jae-myung won the country's presidential race, Russian rockets blasted the Ukrainian city of Sumy killing at least four, the White House sent the first recessions package to Congress and Newark's mayor sued New Jersey's top federal prosecutor over his arrest outside of an immigra…

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Former Israeli PM Olmert explains why he believes his country is committing war crimes 10:33

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One of the strongest condemnations of Israel’s ongoing offensive in Gaza has come from its own former prime minister, Ehud Olmert, who served from 2006 to 2009. Last week, he wrote a scathing op-ed in the Israeli newspaper Haaretz with the headline “Enough Is Enough. Israel Is Committing War Crimes.” Geoff Bennett spoke with Olmert to discuss more.…

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How Democratic and Republican mayors are teaming up to address the housing crisis 7:49

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A bipartisan group of mayors and business leaders are teaming up to tackle housing and homelessness issues nationwide. They’re meeting as the Trump administration looks to slash assistance programs amid record-high homelessness. Amna Nawaz spoke with two mayors leading the effort, Long Beach, California, Mayor Rex Richardson, a Democrat, and Clearf…

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Ex-DOGE staffer: ‘I have no idea’ who was in charge 7:36

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Billionaire Elon Musk has returned to his business ventures after leaving the White House and his role with the so-called Department of Government Efficiency. During Musk’s tenure in the Trump administration, DOGE was tasked with gutting the federal workforce and publicizing cost-cutting efforts. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López spoke w…

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Basketball legend Candace Parker on ‘The Can-Do Mindset’ and finding success 7:10

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Three-time WNBA champion Candace Parker knows a thing or two about success and how to achieve it. Since announcing her retirement last year after 16 seasons, the seven-time all-star and two-time MVP has stepped into a new role as an author. Amna Nawaz spoke with Parker about her first book, “The Can-Do Mindset: How to Cultivate Resilience, Follow Y…

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Family farm in Oregon grows crops to share South Asian cuisine with its community 2:26

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A family farm in Oregon is unlike most here in the U.S. Sandeep Pillai of our journalism training program, PBS News Student Reporting Labs, spoke with the farm's owners about the connection between their South Asian heritage and the crops they grow. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Investigators say man used makeshift flamethrower in attack on pro-Israel group in Boulder 3:53

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Federal and state prosecutors charged a man with 16 counts of attempted murder and with a hate crime after he allegedly set fire to demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado, who were marching in support of Israeli hostages. The Trump administration has condemned the attacker for his alleged crimes and also his legal status, saying he had overstayed his v…

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News Wrap: 3 killed and dozens more hurt heading to Gaza aid distribution site 5:30

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In our news wrap Monday, three people were killed and dozens more injured while headed to an aid distribution site in Gaza, more than 100 wildfires in Canada forced mass evacuations and sent smoke and unhealthy air deep into the U.S. and Newark airport reopened one of its three runways nearly two weeks ahead of schedule. PBS News is supported by - …

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Congress expects Trump request to cut funding already approved as big bill faces hurdles 5:50

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As lawmakers return to Washington, they expect a rescission request from the White House to cut funding already passed by Congress. Among other cuts, President Trump’s request is expected to include the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the nonprofit through which NPR and PBS get federal funding. Lisa Desjardins reports on what this could look l…

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How the Trump administration’s plans to slash NASA’s budget will impact science 9:40

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Funding for science is very much on the chopping block in President Trump's proposed budget. It's a fraught moment for NASA, particularly for those focused on earth science and not human space travel. Over the weekend, Trump announced he was withdrawing the nomination of his original pick to lead NASA, billionaire Jared Isaacman. Miles O'Brien repo…

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As delegations meet for ceasefire talks, Russia reels from Ukrainian drone attacks 7:16

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Ukraine launched an unprecedented attack that sent drones deep inside Russia to target bombers. Russia’s strikes also accelerated as it launched the largest drone salvo of the war. One attack killed more than a dozen soldiers, leading to the resignation of Ukraine’s land forces commander. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://ww…

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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s budget and GOP support for cuts 9:25

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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the big week ahead for Republicans and the Trump agenda on Capitol Hill and a new poll shows how young voters view the parties and their leadership. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/ab…

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A Brief But Spectacular take on big talk 3:39

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Kalina Silverman is a storyteller who's transforming how we connect with each other. Her "Big Talk" project turns simple conversations into profound exchanges and has reached millions. Recently, Silverman turned her attention to documenting the stories of California wildfire survivors, helping raise millions in relief. She shares her Brief But Spec…

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As hurricane season begins, federal agencies overseeing storms face barrage of challenges 4:04

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Sunday marks the official start of what NOAA forecasters predict will be an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. But big staffing cuts at NOAA and FEMA are raising questions about the federal government's ability to forecast and track these storms and the cleanup and recovery efforts in their aftermath. Leah Douglas, agriculture and energy polic…

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News Wrap: Palestinians killed in Gaza while getting food aid 4:06

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In our news wrap, more than 20 Palestinians in Gaza were killed as they tried to get food aid, Ukraine launches drone attacks on Russian military planes inside Russia, voters in Poland went to the polls to select their next president, Paris celebrates a home team victory in Europe's biggest soccer tournament and forecasters predict the northern lig…

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Study shows link between CT scans and the risk of developing cancer 6:13

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CT scans are quick, painless, non-invasive tests that can identify everything from brain tumors to injuries from an accident. But a new study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine shows a link between the radiation exposure from the imaging tool and cancer. Ali Rogin spoke with Dr. Rebecca Smith-Bindman, the study's lead author, to learn …

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World Pride celebrations in nation’s capital bring mix of joy and anxiety 6:24

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World Pride, the international LGBTQ+ celebration, is underway in Washington, D.C. against the backdrop of the Trump administration rolling back LGBTQ+ rights and protections, particularly for transgender people. June Crenshaw, deputy director of the Capital Pride Alliance, joins John Yang to discuss. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/…

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Raging Canadian wildfires trigger air quality warnings across upper Midwest 5:09

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Wildfires burning in western Canada are triggering poor air quality warnings in the upper Midwest, advising people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people to limit outdoor activities. Meteorologists say that the impact of the fires this weekend could reach Oklahoma, Tennessee and Arkansas. John Yang reports. PBS News is support…

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News Wrap: Trump’s plan to double levies on imported steel draws global reaction 2:43

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In our news wrap Saturday, global reaction to a surprise tariff announcement from President Trump after he said Friday that was doubling levies on imported steel, Russia launched drone and missile attacks on Ukraine ahead of a fresh round of peace talks and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pressed Indo-Pacific allies to increase defense spending as t…

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How lawmakers are restricting citizen-led ballot initiatives 5:07

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Voters in 24 states and the District of Columbia can bypass their legislatures by gathering signatures to get proposed laws or constitutional amendments on the ballot. But about 40 bills in roughly a dozen states are now being considered or have been signed into law to restrict this process. Dane Waters, head of the non-partisan Initiative and Refe…

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‘Girl on Girl’ explores pop culture’s impact on women 5:23

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After decades of political and social progress, women’s rights are now the subject of renewed debate and policy change, amid a broader backlash on the goals of modern feminism. Atlantic staff writer and Pulitzer Prize finalist Sophie Gilbert joins Ali Rogin to discuss her new book, "Girl on Girl," which argues that pop culture of the 90s and early …

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Group of rescued gray seals heads home after rehabilitation 2:17

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A group of gray seals in Rhode Island are making a splash. They were rescued in March and April after becoming entangled in fishing gear and other debris near Block Island. Several were recently released after being rehabilitated. John Yang has the story. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Elon Musk leaves White House position after overseeing slashing of jobs and agencies 7:19

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Elon Musk’s time in the White House has officially come to an end. The world’s richest man was tapped to reshape the federal government and rein in spending. But as White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports, Musk’s impact remains unclear and some agency budgets actually grew. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/…

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News Wrap: Supreme Court lets Trump strip humanitarian parole protections from migrants 7:00

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In our news wrap Friday, the Supreme Court will allow the Trump administration to strip the legal status of people from countries facing war and political turmoil, former President Biden gave his first public remarks since he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer and PBS is suing the Trump administration over an executive order t…