Best AstroBiological Podcasts (2025)

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Canada election debate, Trump-Harvard tensions and potential astrobiology milestone 34:29

9d ago34:29

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Canadian party leaders face off in a French-language debate, a report suggests that Donald Trump blocked Israeli plans for an attack on Iran nuclear sites, Xi Jinping visits Cambodia as part of an “anti-tariff” tour, the UK and France negotiate a “One-for-One” Channel migrant deal, Amnesty International accuses Mozambique of a violent post-election…

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WFP Gaza Warning, FBI Judge Arrest and Peru Archeology Discovery 28:57

1h ago28:57

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The World Food Programme announces that Gaza food stocks have run out, Al-Shabaab and Somali forces battle for a strategic military base, Donald Trump doubles down on his Canada statehood claims, Water bosses in the UK could face prison time for hiding sewage spills, The FBI arrests a judge for allegedly obstructing and undocumented immigrant arres…

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#21 Edwin Kite - Early Mars, Terraforming/Settling Mars 1:18:42

9h ago1:18:42

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In this week's episode, David is joined by Edwin Kite, Professor of Geophysical Sciences at the University of Chicago. Prof Kite is a Participating Scientist for the NASA Curiosity Rover and has devoted much of his career to the study of Mars' evolution and fate. To support this podcast and our research lab, head to https://coolworldslab.com/suppor…

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India-Pakistan tensions, DRC-M23 ceasefire and peanut allergy desensitization 33:09

1d ago33:09

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India and Pakistan announce tit-for-tat measures after the Kashmir tourist attack, former South Korean President Moon Jae-in is Indicted on bribery charges, the Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels agree to a ceasefire, a judge blocks portions of Trump’s order requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration, the EU fines Apple and Meta…

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Strong Istanbul earthquake, Trump tariff easing and sun dimming experiments 35:02

2d ago35:02

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Over 150 are injured after a strong 6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Istanbul, Canada tallies a record 7.3M votes in advance polls, Oman's Sultan makes a historic first visit to Russia, a Brazil top court accepts coup charges against more Bolsonaro allies, Donald Trump signals a major forthcoming cut to China tariffs, while a new poll suggests Trum…

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Memory Meltdown in Microgravity: Why you may just not remember your pioneering visit to Mars. 1:24:02

3d ago1:24:02

1:24:02

This episode's guest, Dr. Heather Collins, cognitive neuroscientist, brain-hack expert, and sought-after keynote speaker, takes us on a fascinating - and slightly unsettling - journey into how space travel changes the human brain. Buckle up as Heather reveals the extraordinary findings and crucial insights at the forefront of cognitive neuroscience…

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State Department overhaul, Kashmir tourist attack and lab-grown space food 31:06

4d ago31:06

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Marco Rubio unveils plans to overhaul the U.S. State Department, early voting in Australia’s election begins, Liberals hold a narrowing lead as Canada’s election day approaches, dozens of tourists are killed by gunmen in Kashmir, a British murder suspect is allegedly burned alive in Ecuador, the IMF reduces its global economic growth forecast to 2.…

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Pope Francis Death, Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Violations and Google Antitrust Trial 30:53

5d ago30:53

30:53

Pope Francis passes away aged 88, Russia and Ukraine exchange blame for Easter ceasefire violations, The Palestinian Red Crescent rejects an Israeli probe into the killing of medics, El Salvador offers Venezuela a prisoner swap for US deportees, Pete Hegseth is accused of sharing Yemen strike plans in a second private Signal chat, Abrego Garcia is …

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Tech in Check 54:26

6d ago54:26

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Worried that AI will replace you? It may not seem like the Hollywood writers’ strike has anything in common with the Luddite rebellion in England in 1811, but they are surprisingly similar. Today we use the term “Luddite” dismissively to describe a technophobe, but the original Luddites – cloth workers – organized and fought Industrial Revolution a…

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Trump-Meloni Meeting, Iran Military Parades and Cannabis Cancer Treatment 29:23

7d ago29:23

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Trump meets with Italy’s Meloni amid trade tensions, Canada’s party leaders trade barbs in their final election debate, The US threatens to walk away from Russia-Ukraine peace talks, US strikes on Yemen kill dozens, Iran celebrates its annual Army Day with military parades, The Menendez brothers’ resentencing is delayed, An American is fatally shot…

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Senator El Salvador Visit, France-Algeria Tensions and Australia Sports Betting Row 29:41

10d ago29:41

29:41

A Maryland Senator visits El Salvador to search for answers in the Abrego Garcia case, The World Trade Organization says Trump tariffs will shrink global trade by 0.2% this year, Hong Kong halts US mail service over tariff “bullying,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy rules out ceding occupied territories to Russia, France and Algeria expel diplomats in an escal…

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67. Energy, Membranes, Transport, and Metabolism 2:05:34

10d ago2:05:34

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This is Chapter 6 of my bio for health sciences text book. In this chapter, I cover a variety of related topics including: The structure and function of cell membranes, cellular transport (osmosis, diffusion, facilitated diffusion, and active transport), Energy, Redox reactions, and enzymes. Send us a text…

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Gaza Ceasefire Proposal, Meta Antitrust Trial and Ant Smuggling Plot 30:52

11d ago30:52

30:52

JD Vance says there’s a ‘good chance' of a U.S.-UK trade deal, Hamas reportedly rejects an Israeli proposal for a temporary ceasefire, Trump blames Zelenskyy, Biden, and Putin for the Ukraine war, Russia allegedly seeks to base military aircraft in Indonesia, Trump reaffirms his intention to send 'homegrown criminals' to El Salvador, Zuckerberg tes…

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Noboa Ecuador Victory, Trump CBS Remarks and Female-Crewed Space Mission 31:57

12d ago31:57

31:57

Daniel Noboa wins reelection in Ecuador, A trial opens for former President Yoon in South Korea, Hungary passes a constitutional ban on LGBTQ+ Pride events, Liberal staffers in Canada plant MAGA-style buttons at a Conservative event, RSF attacks in Sudan kill over 200 in Darfur camps, Anthony Albanese launches the Labor Party's election campaign in…

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Skeptic Check: Cryptids 56:36

13d ago56:36

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Bigfoot could get official status if proposed legislation passes making it the state cryptid of California. If nothing else, the effort shows that fascination with cryptids has an outsized footprint on our culture. We look at why mythical creatures continue to capture imaginations - as well as passions - of die-hard believers, despite no evidence f…

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Breakdown Episode 36: The Great Gravity Glitch, Sentient Socks & Questioning Reality 8:04

12d ago8:04

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Send us a text Dive into Intergalactic Insider Episode 36, where cosmic chaos is the new normal! We start in Neo Alexandria, exploring the ethical maze of 'Persona Weavers' and the Authenticity Guild's concerns about genuine identity. Then, brace yourself for galactic gravity glitches – from Felix Andromeda stuck ceiling-side to rogue space bananas…

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US-Panama deal, UK-PRC military talks and Tesla Saudi launch 32:54

15d ago32:54

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A US-Panama deal allows for a limited military presence at the Panama Canal, the US-China trade war escalates with record-high tariffs, the UN condemns Myanmar’s junta for breaking the earthquake ceasefire, Israel issues evacuation orders for eastern Gaza City, the UK conducts the first visit by its military chief to China since 2015, the US Senate…

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Germany Coalition Deal, Alleged Meta-China Collusion and Cancer Saliva Test 30:54

16d ago30:54

30:54

Germany’s CDU and SPD reach a deal to form a coalition government, Total U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports reach 145%, A whistleblower alleges that Meta was involved in secret AI dealings with China, Peace talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels begin, Hundreds of Israeli reservists call for a deal to return the hostages, The U.…

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66. Cells are the Basic Unit of Life 1:41:13

14d ago1:41:13

1:41:13

This is Chapter 5 of my Bio for Health Sciences text book. It covers the similarities of all cells due to common ancestry, introduces prokaryotic diversity, eukaryotic diversity, the endomembrane system, and the cytoskeleton. Send us a textBy Tom Kennedy

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Trump tariff pause, Canada WeChat allegations and mpox squirrel link 34:12

17d ago34:12

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Donald Trump increases China tariffs to 125% and pauses reciprocal tariffs on other countries, an alleged PRC-led WeChat campaign targets Carney in Canada’s election, China rejects Ukrainian claims about Its citizens fighting alongside Russia, France’s National Assembly passes a Mayotte citizenship restriction, the DR Congo repatriates Americans sp…

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Did NASA Miss This? How Artists Are Starting to Unlock Space Travel’s Future 54:55

17d ago54:55

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🎙 Guest: Dr. Claudia Schnugg, Curator of the Universe Pavilion at the Venice Biennale & Art-Science Visionary The Cosmic Scoop: What if art could transform how we design habitats beyond Earth—and inspire new ways to live here at home? Dr. Claudia Schnugg is making this vision a reality. As curator of the groundbreaking Universe Pavilion at the pres…

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US-Iran Talks, Surging Global Executions and Womb Transplant Birth 28:22

18d ago28:22

28:22

Trump says the US and Iran will hold direct talks this weekend, The E.U. readies counter-tariffs on the U.S., The Washington Post reports that Musk urged Trump to reverse his tariffs, DOGE is allowed to access federal personal data, Global executions hit a nine-year high, The Supreme Court allows the Trump administration to use the Alien Enemies Ac…

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Stock Market Turmoil, Le Pen Rally and New NHL Record 33:17

19d ago33:17

33:17

Global stock markets plunge as Trump threatens further tariffs on China, Marine Le Pen vows to fight her embezzlement conviction, Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Trump in Washington, South Korea’s speaker pushes constitutional reform, The UK eases EV rules, Australia’s Coalition reverses its public service work-from-home ban, A second child dies amid…

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65. The Chemistry of Life 1:39:36

19d ago1:39:36

1:39:36

This podcast is Chapter 4 of my book Biology for Health Sciences. Life is based on chemistry and it helps to know a little to help us in our everyday lives, like why some fats are good while others are bad or why glucose and fructose are both real sugar. In this chapter, I cover metabolism, the four macromolecules (carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic …

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Vroom! 55:24

20d ago55:24

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Self-driving cars, once a thing of science fiction, have become a reality in a handful of cities across the country. As our vehicles gain autonomy, they may provoke a profound shift not unlike the introduction of the first car in the late1800s and raise the question of whether the human driver will soon be obsolete. For a glimpse into the future of…

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Episode 36: The Great Gravity Subscription Crisis, Octuple Helix Humans & Alien Tech Disasters 48:58

20d ago48:58

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Send us a text Reality is unstable! Felix Andromeda kicks things off floating on his ceiling as GraviCorp's system-wide outage causes the Great Gravity Subscription Crisis – plunging millions into zero-G chaos, sparking black markets, and revealing corporate absurdity (Unicorn tears?!). Then, delve deep into xenogenetics with Dr. Rip Helix as we ex…

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64. The Ingredients of Life 1:32:38

21d ago1:32:38

1:32:38

This podcast is the 3rd chapter of my text book, Biology for Health Sciences. I cover the structure of atoms, the origins of the elements, chemical bonding, why carbon is the element of life, water, Ph, and the why this matters in our daily lives. Send us a textBy Tom Kennedy

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Global Markets Plunge, Trump Iran Claims and Africa AI Summit 29:09

21d ago29:09

29:09

Global markets plunge in reaction to President Trump’s tariffs, South Korea's court upholds President Yoon's impeachment, The EU and Central Asian nations deepen ties in their first-ever summit, An Israeli strike kills a Hamas commander in Lebanon, A New Zealand committee rejects the Treaty Principles Bill, President Trump claims Iran wants direct …

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Netanyahu Hungary visit, Adams independent run and Amazon TikTok bid 33:09

23d ago33:09

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Hungary welcomes Israel’s Netanyahu for a four-day state trip, NYC Mayor Eric Adams announces plans to seek reelection as an independent, France warns that war is “almost inevitable” if U.S.-Iran nuclear talks fail, an Israeli court extends the detainment of two Netanyahu aides over a Qatar probe, Senate Republicans release a $5T budget plan to ext…

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Marathon Senate speech, record $40B OpenAI funding and SpaceX polar-orbiting mission 31:08

25d ago31:08

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U.S. Sen. Cory Booker gives a marathon speech to oppose Trump’s policies, The New York Times details the extent of U.S. involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war, an Israeli strike kills a Hezbollah official in Beirut, China launches military drills around Taiwan, the U.S. admits to an 'administrative error' in the deportation of a Maryland resident, t…

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Le Pen politics ban, 2k Myanmar deaths and people smuggling summit 35:15

26d ago35:15

35:15

Marine Le Pen is barred from politics for five years, Donald Trump says he is 'pissed off' at Putin, Myanmar's earthquake death toll crosses 2,000, global markets tumble after Trump says tariffs will hit globally, Musk hands out $1 million checks at a Wisconsin Supreme Court rally, the UK hosts a 40-nation summit to combat people smuggling, Israel …

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Skeptic Check: Asteroid Mining 54:04

27d ago54:04

54:04

Asteroids are rich in precious metals and other valuable resources. But mining them presents considerable challenges. We discuss these, and consider how these spinning, rocky resources might be the key to a space-faring future. But an economist points out the consequences of bringing material back to Earth, and a scientist raises an ethical questio…

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Deadly Asia Earthquakes, Putin Ukraine Proposal and US Scientist Exodus 29:45

28d ago29:45

29:45

Deadly earthquakes cause devastation in Myanmar and Thailand, Australia sets a May 3 federal election date, Vladamir Putin proposes a UN administration for Ukraine, South Sudan’s vice president is put under house arrest, Donald Trump and Mark Carney hold their first call amid the US-Canada tariff row, A judge orders the Trump team to preserve its l…

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Global auto tariffs, AI suicide drones and Martian dust risk 30:07

30d ago30:07

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Trump announces a global 25% auto tariff, Istanbul elects an interim mayor following Imamoglu’s arrest, Australia’s Albanese prepares to 'imminently’ call an election, North Korea unveils AI suicide drones, the U.S. Health Department cuts 10,000 jobs, six Russian nationals die after a tourist submarine sinks off Egypt’s coast, an alleged leader of …

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Northern Gaza protests, US ghost gun ruling and deadly South Korea wildfires 30:30

1M ago30:30

30:30

Protests erupt in Northern Gaza, Thailand’s Prime Minister survives a no-confidence vote, Canada accuses India of meddling in its Conservative Party race, US intelligence suggests that Iran is not building a nuclear weapon, President Trump signs an Executive Order requiring proof of citizenship to vote, The Atlantic publishes more details on Trump …

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US War Plans Breach, Black Sea Cease-Fire and BYD Overtakes Tesla 26:04

1M ago26:04

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The White House accidentally shares a military planning groupchat with a journalist, The US reports that Ukraine and Russia have agreed to pause military strikes in the Black Sea, Palestinian filmmaker and Oscar winner Hamdan Ballal is reportedly detained in the West Bank, The UN estimates that US aid cuts could result in 6.2M AIDs-related deaths o…

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Dark Energy is a Cosmic Marketing Scam! Says a Cosmologist—And She Might Just Be Right. 1:26:28

1M ago1:26:28

1:26:28

🎙 Guest: Guadalupe Cañas Herrera, Theoretical Cosmologist and Euclid Consortium Member The Cosmic Scoop: What’s driving the universe’s wild expansion? Dark energy and dark matter make up 95% of the cosmos—but we barely understand them. Enter Euclid, launched in July 2023 to map a 3D universe and crack these mysteries. Guadalupe Cañas Herrera, a key…

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Celestial Steward | A Conversation with Moriba Jah | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams 35:28

1M ago35:28

35:28

Guest | Dr. Moriba Jah, Professor, The University of Texas at Austin [@UTAustin] On Twitter | https://x.com/moribajah On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahniverse/ On Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/moribajah Website | https://www.moriba.com/ Host | Matthew S Williams On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio…

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Mass Turkey protests, Canadian snap election and Serbian press freedom 33:05

1M ago33:05

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Protests erupt in Turkey as the mayor of Istanbul is jailed, planned visits by US officials to Greenland spark diplomatic tensions, a court reinstates Han Duck-soo as acting president of South Korea, Hamas responds 'positively' to a new Gaza proposal that Israel denies receiving the terms for, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney calls a snap electi…

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Disappearing Data 1:03:02

1M ago1:03:02

1:03:02

Firing federal workers and freezing grants has upended research institutions, prompting uncertainty about their futures. We look at the real-world impacts these policy changes may have for our mechanisms for collecting and sharing important data. An NIH grant recipient considers the future of her lab’s ability to do basic research, including studyi…

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UAE-US Investment Deal, $100T Global Debt and Avian Road Rage 24:09

1M ago24:09

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The UAE reportedly commits $1.4T to the US in a 10-Year investment deal, A report states that global debt has eclipsed $100T, Sudan's army retakes the presidential palace in Khartoum, Israel’s Defense Minister says Israel will annex parts of Gaza if hostages are not released, A power outage shuts down London’s Heathrow Airport, The Pentagon and Pre…

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Education Department downsizing, $667M Greenpeace verdict and World Happiness Report 30:09

1M ago30:09

30:09

Trump signs an order to downsize the Department of Education, freed Israeli hostage Eli Sharabi addresses the UN security council, Indonesia expands the military's role in civilian institutions, the UK hosts a 30-nation meeting for a Ukraine peacekeeping force, Argentina’s lower house approves an IMF loan plan, Canada reports that four of its citiz…

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Istanbul mayor detention, USAID shutdown ruling and AI-catalyzed organized crime 32:34

1M ago32:34

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Istanbul’s mayor is detained over investigations into alleged corruption and terrorism support, Canada inks a $4.2B Arctic radar deal with Australia, Ukraine reports Russian strikes after Putin agreed to a partial truce in consultation with the Trump admin., Germany breaks its debt rules to finance its defense spending boost, the UK’s Kemi Badenoch…

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Gaza Cease-Fire End, JFK Files and Harvard Aid Expansion 26:55

1M ago26:55

26:55

Putin agrees to pause strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure for 30 days, The Gaza cease-fire ends as Israel strikes the enclave, The suspect in the attempted assassination of Slovakia’s prime minister is indicted on terror charges, The Trump administration is set to release 80K pages of unredacted JFK files, The UK announces $6.5B in welfare c…

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Trump-Putin talks, North Macedonia fire and SpaceX ISS docking 34:48

1M ago34:48

34:48

Trump says he will speak with Putin on Tuesday, 59 people are killed in a nightclub fire in North Macedonia, US strikes on Yemen's Houthi rebels kill at least 53, Netanyahu moves to sack Israel's internal security chief, Trump defies a court order in a mass deportation to El Salvador, the EU hosts a Syria aid conference amid the post-Assad transiti…

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Amazing Arctic 55:47

1M ago55:47

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What’s it like to live on a block of ice, especially when it thaws? An environment writer shares his forty-year experience in the Arctic, including the time a paddling polar bear tracked him on a river. He describes the stunning beauty of America’s last truly wild place and the dramatic changes to the landscape he recently witnessed. Recent researc…

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PRC-Hosted Iran Talks, Trump Tower Protest and Influencer’s Wombat Uproar 29:07

1M ago29:07

29:07

China hosts Iran nuclear talks amid Washington-Tehran tensions, Armenia and Azerbaijan agree on a draft peace deal, The EU pledges $5.1B to South Africa, Peru passes a law regulating NGO operations, A UK committee makes a key decision regarding an assisted dying bill, Chuck Schumer backs the GOP’s funding bill, Nearly 100 are arrested at Trump Towe…

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