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The Public Square®

The American Policy Roundtable

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The national radio broadcast of the American Policy Roundtable aired coast-to-coast, hosted by Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. Subscribe and tune in for behind the scene discussions of public policy issues that most talk radio shows won't touch.
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Freakonomics Radio

Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we decide whom to marry? Why is the media so full of bad news? Also: things you never knew you wanted to know about wolves, bananas, pollution, search engines, and the quirks of human behavior. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts+ o ...
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Future Ecologies

Future Ecologies

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Made for nature lovers and audiophiles alike, Future Ecologies explores our eco-social relationships through stories, science, music, and soundscapes. Every episode is an invitation to see the world in a new light — weaving together narrative and interviews with expert knowledge holders. The format varies: from documentary storytelling to stream-of-consciousness sound collage, and beyond. Episodes are released only when they're ready, not on a fixed schedule (but approximately monthly). This ...
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Shirtloads of Science

Dr Karl Kruszelnicki

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Dr Karl's a curious optimist – a great combination for a science lover. Join him and his guests for weird facts, amazing conversation and remember, it's never too late for a happy childhood. https://drkarl.com/
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Nature Podcast

Springer Nature Limited

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The Nature Podcast brings you the best stories from the world of science each week. We cover everything from astronomy to zoology, highlighting the most exciting research from each issue of the Nature journal. We meet the scientists behind the results and provide in-depth analysis from Nature's journalists and editors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Science Will Win is a podcast that takes listeners under the microscope on some of the most promising medical innovations, exploring therapies that have the potential to shape the future of healthcare and offer new hope to patients around the world. Through conversations with a diverse line-up of guests, including scientists and experts, patient advocates, and, most importantly, patients themselves, each miniseries will focus on a unique healthcare challenge, diving into the fascinating scie ...
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Switched On

Bloomberg

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The future of energy, transport, sustainability and more, as told by BNEF analysts. Each week, Dana Perkins and Tom Rowlands-Rees sit down with BloombergNEF (BNEF) analysts to uncover the key findings and stories behind their latest research.
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Outside/In: Where curiosity and the natural world collide. Look around, and you’ll find everything is connected to the natural world. At Outside/In, we explore that idea with boundless curiosity. We report from disaster zones, pickleball courts, and dog sled kennels, and talk about policy, pop culture, science, and everything in between. From the backcountry to your backyard, we tell stories that expand the boundaries of environmental journalism. Outside/In is a production of NHPR. Learn mor ...
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Policy 360

Sanford School of Public Policy, Duke University

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Policy 360 is a series of audio conversations from the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University. The series is hosted by Sanford's dean, Judith Kelley.
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Mongabay Newscast

Mongabay.com

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Mongabay's award-winning podcast features inspiring scientists, authors, journalists and activists discussing global environmental issues from climate change to biodiversity, rainforests, wildlife conservation, animal behavior, marine biology and more.
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At Popular Science, we report and write dozens of science and tech stories every week. And while a lot of the fun facts we stumble across make it into our articles, there are lots of other weird facts that we just keep around the office. So we figured, why not share those with you? Welcome to The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week. For advertising opportunities please email [email protected] We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcY ...
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THE MCCULLOUGH REPORT

Dr. Peter McCullough

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America Out Loud Network © – Dr. Peter McCullough is joined by experts in medicine, biotechnology, public health, and policy to bring critical information and insights to the listeners in a concise and understandable format.
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EconTalk

Russ Roberts

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EconTalk: Conversations for the Curious is an award-winning weekly podcast hosted by Russ Roberts of Shalem College in Jerusalem and Stanford's Hoover Institution. The eclectic guest list includes authors, doctors, psychologists, historians, philosophers, economists, and more. Learn how the health care system really works, the serenity that comes from humility, the challenge of interpreting data, how potato chips are made, what it's like to run an upscale Manhattan restaurant, what caused th ...
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Constellations is your connection to the innovators, business leaders, entrepreneurs and policy makers who are making—and remaking—today's satellite and space networks. Whether you're in the industry or just have a desire to learn, this podcast is for you. For more information and to subscribe to the biweekly newsletter go to www.ConstellationsMag.com
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From the minds that brought you Climate Town, comes… a podcast that's suspiciously similar to Climate Town. Rollie Williams (Climate Town) and Nicole Conlan (The Daily Show) are two comedians with Master's Degrees in Climate Science & Policy and Urban Planning. But don’t get too excited, because they’re here to examine the pervasive myths and misinformation campaigns that are making it obnoxiously difficult to address the looming climate crisis you've probably heard about. If you're looking ...
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The Origins Podcast features in-depth conversations with some of the most interesting people in the world about the issues that impact all of us in the 21st century. Host, theoretical physicist, lecturer, and author, Lawrence M. Krauss, will be joined by guests from a wide range of fields, including science, the arts, and journalism. The topics discussed on The Origins Podcast reflect the full range of the human experience - exploring science and culture in a way that seeks to entertain, edu ...
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Your Undivided Attention

The Center for Humane Technology, Tristan Harris, Daniel Barcay and Aza Raskin

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Join us every other Thursday to understand how new technologies are shaping the way we live, work, and think. Your Undivided Attention is produced by Senior Producer Julia Scott and Researcher/Producer is Joshua Lash. Sasha Fegan is our Executive Producer. We are a member of the TED Audio Collective.
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Canadians are living through uncertain times. Our country faces interconnected challenges including a new geopolitical world order, economic headwinds, climate change, technological disruptions, shifting demographics and deepening inequality. Futureproofing Canada brings you conversations with the people who are thinking boldly about how to solve these challenges. Each biweekly episode features a frank, in-depth discussion between IRPP president and CEO Jennifer Ditchburn and the leaders who ...
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Physics World Weekly offers a unique insight into the latest news, breakthroughs and innovations from the global scientific community. Our award-winning journalists reveal what has captured their imaginations about the stories in the news this week, which might span anything from quantum physics and astronomy through to materials science, environmental research and policy, and biomedical science and technology. Find out more about the stories in this podcast by visiting the Physics World web ...
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Listen to PBS News Hour science reporting published every Wednesday by 9 p.m. Featuring reports from Miles O'Brien, Nsikan Akpan and the rest of our science crew, we take on topics ranging from the future of 3-D printing to power of placebo drugs. Is this not what you're looking for? Don't miss our other podcasts for our full shows, individual segments, Brooks and Capehart, Brief but Spectacular, Politics Monday and more. Find them in iTunes or in your favorite podcasting app. PBS News is su ...
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Join former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara as he breaks down legal topics in the news and engages thought leaders in a podcast about power, policy, and justice. From CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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WAR ROOM: Pandemic is the first and most comprehensive program to bring the most up to the minute information on the news of the day. Stephen K. Bannon brings medical experts, politicians, business leaders, and those on the front lines for a comprehensive look at the latest news from all and provide their insider insights.
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Welcome to Boring History to Sleep — the only show where falling asleep in the middle is not only allowed… it’s encouraged. Each episode takes you on a slow, uneventful stroll through the most yawn-worthy corners of the past: treaties nobody remembers, kings who ruled for three weeks, and revolutions that never really got started. Delivered in the softest, most sleep-inducing voice we could find, this show is like warm milk with a side of ancient trivia. Perfect for insomniacs, history nerds ...
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Future Knowledge

Internet Archive & Authors Alliance

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Future Knowledge explores the intersection of technology, culture, and information policy with leading authors, scholars, and experts. From copyright and open access to AI and digital preservation, we discuss the big issues shaping knowledge and creativity in the digital age. This podcast is brought to you by the Internet Archive and Authors Alliance.
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Political Climate

Latitude Media

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Political Climate delivers an insider’s view on the most pressing policy questions in energy and climate. Through biweekly analysis and debate, the podcast explores the nuances of how policy and politics shape the energy transition in the U.S. and around the world. Political Climate goes beyond partisan echo chambers to bring you insider scoops and authentic conversations with voices from across the political spectrum – all with a healthy dose of wit. Tune in every other Monday for the lates ...
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JAMA Medical News

JAMA Network

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Discussions of timely topics in clinical medicine, biomedical research, public health, health policy, and more, featured in the Medical News section of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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NEJM Interviews

NEJM Group

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Insightful conversations with leading experts in the field of health care, medical research, policy, and more from the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). Each episode examines the many complexities found at the junction of medicine and society.
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Resources Radio

Resources for the Future

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Resources Radio is a weekly podcast by Resources for the Future. Each week we talk to leading experts about climate change, electricity, ecosystems, and more, making the latest research accessible to everyone.
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Agbioscience

AgriNovus Indiana

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This weekly podcast dives into agbioscience, where agriculture, life sciences and cutting-edge technology converge. Agbioscience is an in-depth conversation with leaders and entrepreneurs across food, animal health, plant science and agtech. This one-of-a-kind podcast offers updates on the latest advancements and future trends from those at the forefront of agbioscience innovation.
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District of Conservation is a podcast highlighting the incredible conservationists who thrive and survive deep in or around "The Swamp." These are the policymakers, storytellers, trailblazers, and hardworking folks who go unnoticed but shape this region—whether they live or work here. In addition to guests, the podcast will also cover difficult and even controversial conservation public policy matters and news.
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We Love Science

Shekerah Primus & Fatu Badiane

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Celebrating the untold stories, the extraordinary discoveries, and the inspiring lives led by those whose jobs, passions, hobbies and more embody their love of science. Hear stories about -- the dedicated scientists who unravel the mysteries of biology; the artists and musicians who highlight the beauty of science through their craft; the educators, policy makers and science outreach advocates whose convictions propel them toward community engagement and preparing the next generation of STEM ...
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Ocean Science Radio

Ocean Science Radio

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Ocean Science Radio is a joint project between Andrew Kornblatt, founder and host of the Online Ocean Symposium, and Naomi Frances Farabaugh of FIU. Previous co-host was Samantha Wishnak, Digital Media Coordinator at Ocean Exploration Trust. The program will focus on and highlight the latest and greatest ocean science stories that the world has to offer.
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🏛️💀 Everyone loves the Roman Empire — until you actually have to live in it. Sure, the architecture was stunning and the togas looked comfy, but unless you were rich, you were probably sweating in a tenement, dodging diseases, or being yelled at in Latin by someone named Marcus. The streets smelled awful, the medicine didn’t work, and “retirement p…
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In this episode, we chat with Dr. Renee Goreham, a physicist and nanotechnologist at the University of Newcastle, and passionate science communicator. Renee is an experimental physicist exploring how our breath could hold the key to detecting lung cancer early—by identifying specific proteins as biomarkers. We also delve into her PhD student's exci…
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💀🌿 Deep beneath Mount Olympus, far from sunlight and good decisions, lay the Greek Underworld — the ancient world’s most depressing afterparty. Ruled by Hades and guarded by a dog with too many heads, it was a place of endless waiting, judgment, and occasional bad poetry. Heroes, villains, and confused souls all ended up here — from Orpheus to Odys…
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In a special Halloween episode of the Origins Podcast, which I’ve have decided to call “Spooky Physics!”, I explore why you shouldn’t be afraid of the unknown, and in particular of supernatural gobbledygook. We look at the fundamental physics that debunks popular supernatural ideas. Take ghosts, for example. Physics is a two way street. If you can …
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In Episode 524 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses Bill Gates disavowing the climate crisis narrative. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Gates Notes: Three tough truths about climate Bill Gates realizes this is a 'dead end,' argues editor Why Did Bill Gates Give A Talk With A Jar Of Human Poop By His Side? Bill Gates says fake meat pro…
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Thinking through the chaos that has ensued over the NASA Administrator role, the Artemis 3 lander acceleration movement, the SpaceX Starship HLS update, and a bit on how we actually got here. This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 32 executive producers—Donald, Stealth Julian, Jan, Theo and Violet, The Astrogators at SEE, Joakim, …
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What is in the This Week in Science Podcast? This Week: Whale Poop, Midnight Songbats, Vole Teeth, Multi-Species Walking Paths, Rats that hunt Bats, And Much More TWISoween! Become a Patron! Check out the full unedited episode of our science podcast on YouTube or Twitch. And, remember that you can find TWIS in all the […] The post 29 October, 2025 …
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State Laws Aim to Bring Internationally Trained Physicians to Underserved Areas, but Barriers Abound; Oral Microbiome Composition Linked to Pancreatic Cancer Risk Related Content: Oral Microbiome Composition Linked to Pancreatic Cancer Risk State Laws Aim to Bring Internationally Trained Physicians to Underserved Areas, but Barriers Abound…
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Dementia is still a highly stigmatized condition. Nancy Berlinger, PhD, a senior research scholar at The Hastings Center for Bioethics, discusses a new report about the cultural narratives of dementia and how they can affect the quality of life and the care of patients with the condition. Related Content: Living With Dementia Report Emphasizes That…
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The conversation on America's 250th anniversary is active already and now The Washington Post joins the conversation with a "Citizenship Test". Well our team took the pop quiz. Want to know what we scored? Tune in today as we share this and more on The Public Square®. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and D…
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Can COP 30 get the green transition back on track? It’s not a great time for international cooperation right now and, with hindsight, was the period from 2017 to 2022 a “golden moment” the climate transition, and was it an opportunity missed? That’s the argument presented by Livio Stracca, Deputy Director General Financial Stability at the European…
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With all the news regarding Trump administration appointees and various Republicans engaging in group chat vice signalling, there’s been a great deal of media interest in “Based Ritual,” from my article last year, which has now surpassed Sydney Sweeney’s boobs to become my fourth most read Substack ever. I’ve recently been quoted or cited on this t…
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For most of human history, horsepower made the world go. Then came the machines. So why are there still seven million horses in America? (Part one of a series, “The Horse Is Us.”) SOURCES: Ann N. Greene, historian of 19th century America, retired professor at the University of Pennsylvania. Constance Hunter, chief economist at the Economist Intelli…
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Urban Labyrinths: Informal Settlements, Architecture, and Social Change in Latin America examines intervention initiatives in informal settlements in Latin American cities as social, spatial, architectural, and cultural processes. From the mid-20th century to the present, Latin America and other regions in the Global South have experienced a remark…
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Jake and Anthony are joined by Eric Berger, Senior Space Editor at Ars Technica, to talk about the fight to be NASA Administrator, and to provide the lander for Artemis 3. Topics Off-Nominal - YouTube Episode 216 - Golden Llama (with Eric Berger) - YouTube Why did NASA’s chief just shake up the agency’s plans to land on the Moon? - Ars Technica Elo…
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Bob tries to lower American Prestige’s self-esteem ... The Trump-Xi trade talks ... Making sense of Trump’s nuclear saber-rattling ... Signs of a US-China vibe shift ... Is AI accelerating science? ... Bill Gates’s climate change of heart ... This week’s Gaza ceasefire death toll ... Overtime preview: Bob vs Danny on international law ...…
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🕯️👑 Catherine the Great didn’t inherit the throne—she took it. A German princess turned Russian empress, she outsmarted her enemies, rewrote the empire’s future, and managed to rule longer (and smarter) than most kings. Behind the portraits and scandals was a woman obsessed with art, philosophy, and power—and who turned chaos into an empire that gl…
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Caleb Henry, Director of Research at Quilty Space, joins me (in studio!) to talk about Starlink V3, Starlink satellite relay, Kuiper’s rollout, the Airbus-Thales-Leonardo merger, and the future of Iridium. This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 32 executive producers—Heiko, Joonas, Joel, The Astrogators at SEE, Russell, Joakim, Ti…
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Episode Description What happens when you combine marine biology expertise with immersive art? You get the world's only cartoon aquarium—and it's right here in Portland. Join us as we explore the Portland Aquarium, an innovative art installation that's reimagining ocean education. Artist Mike Bennett and marine biologist Chanel Hason have created a…
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Earlier this year I met the Massachusetts-based steampunk artist Bruce Rosenbaum at the Global Physics Summit of the American Physical Society. He was exhibiting a beautiful sculpture of a “quantum engine” that was created in collaboration with physicists including NIST’s Nicole Yunger Halpern – who pioneered the scientific field of quantum steampu…
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October was a busy month and we spare none on today's update with AgriNovus CEO, Christy Wright, and VP Libby Fritz. Updates include: A new global HQ for Elanco and our upcoming One Health Summit co-hosted with BioCrossroads (register here) Corteva's restructure into two companies and what comes next BiomEdit's $2M Bezos Earth Fund Grant (listen to…
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In a few days’ time, world leaders will gather in Brazil for the COP30 climate conference. It’s been 10 years since the Paris Agreement laid out ambitions for a net-zero future, yet momentum is waning. Fewer than a third of nations have submitted their 2035 climate pledges, and current trajectories suggest that the global warming threshold agreed i…
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How is throwing soup at a painting going to help when doing nothing also doesn’t help? BONUS EPISODES available on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/deniersplaybook) SOCIALS & MORE (https://linktr.ee/deniersplaybook) WANT TO ADVERTISE WITH US? Please contact [email protected] DISCLAIMER: Some media clips have been edited for length and …
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Introducing a special three-part series from NHPR’s Document team and Outside/In: Operation Night Cat. A New Hampshire Fish and Game warden follows a tip to a man’s backyard. He finds a twisted game of one-upmanship, digital trophy rooms, and one of the biggest poaching cases in recent state history. Then, the hunting investigation takes a surprisi…
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What can we learn from the rise of NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani? This week, Vox Media’s newest addition Astead Herndon joins Preet Bharara to discuss political coverage in a shifting media landscape, what today’s kitchen table issues say about American politics, and the surprising similarities between Mamdani and Trump. Then, Preet answers …
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🌾🏛️ Long before pyramids, empires, or Wi-Fi, there were the Sumerians. They built cities out of mud, invented writing by accident, and spent most of their time trying to please a very moody set of gods. From the ziggurats of Ur to the world’s first written complaints, they laid the foundation for everything we now call civilization—without ever kno…
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A poll from the journal Nature found that 75% of researchers in the U.S. are considering leaving the country. That includes a man who’s been dubbed the "Mozart of Math." Stephanie Sy examines what’s behind a potential scientific brain drain. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac…
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The latest Consumer Price Index shows that the average electric bill went up more than 5% from September 2024 to September 2025. That's faster than the inflation rate for the same period. Conventional wisdom blames the demand for power on the explosive growth of data centers, but a new analysis concludes that it’s not that simple. John Yang reports…
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Alexander Soros, The Center for American Progress, and others have a mission to reconstruct America. Let's take a moment to examine their mission and actually pray for them. There's more to learn, so please don't miss this episode of The Public Square®. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. th…
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00:47 How bowhead whales live so long Researchers have uncovered a protein that enhances DNA repair and may explain how bowhead whales can live more than 200 years. The protein, cold-induced RNA-binding protein, was shown to enhance repair of double stranded DNA breaks, a particularly troublesome kind of damage. The team showed that this protein co…
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