Best Slop Drop Podcasts (2026)

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Jokic & The 65 Game Rule + New Year's Trade Slop Drops 2:12:43

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We're back baby. We also riffed on All Star voting, the Lakers and Pistons, and some NFL stuff at the end,. Enjoy. Get weekly YKB bonus content and more here:https://www.patreon.com/c/YouKnowBall Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/youknowballpod Join us in NOLA:https://app.opendate.io/e/you-know-ball-mardi-gras-extravaganza-february-16-2026…

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The Basketball Jones Pilot Episode (2006) 32:02

19h ago32:02

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To celebrate our show's 20th anniversary, we're sharing The Basketball Jones' previously unaired pilot episode from January 11th, 2006. That's right, 20 years ago today, Skeets, Tas, and JD sat down at a dining room table in Toronto to try their hand at recording a basketball podcast. The rest, as they say, is history. Enjoy. ✍️ Join No Dunks' Subs…

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The Weekend Deep Dive: AI Tools, Billion-Dollar Wars, and the Future of Work 35:17

1d ago35:17

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How is AI reshaping industries and redefining productivity worldwide? Explore how AI is transforming industries, from workplace automation to healthcare breakthroughs and billion-dollar investments. Key topics include: The shift from AI tools to autonomous agents Time-saving innovations in productivity and workflow Generative media's impact on mark…

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Glasses and Robots Were Everywhere At CES 2026 - DTNS 5182 35:21

3d ago35:21

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FCC is about to approve changes that will make Wi-Fi advocates very happy, and Bose deserves a lot of credit for open sourcing its nearly end-of-life SoundTouch Wi-Fi speakers. Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Google’s Gmail AI Enhancements, Ford’s AI Integration, $211B AI Investments, xAI’s $20B Funding Milestone 5:46

3d ago5:46

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Welcome to the RAIZOR Report for Friday January 9th 2026. This episode covers Google's rollout of AI-driven Gmail features with its Gemini model, Zhipu AI’s groundbreaking IPO in Hong Kong, and Ford’s advancements in in-car AI for hands-free driving. Arm Holdings’ new Physical AI division targets robotics and automation, while Lenovo launched the Q…

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The Drop | AD's Trade Value, Giannis Committed To Bucks & Worst of the Week 1:27:29

3d ago1:27:29

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On Fri.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the Heat-Bulls game being postponed, the wild Pacers-Hornets ending, Anthony Edwards became the third-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points, and Giannis saying he will never demand a trade from Milwaukee. That, Worst of the Week nominees (including a wild mouth-to-mouth collision), the lat…

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Get Insider Access to MS NOW Podcasts 1:42

3d ago1:42

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Listen to this special invitation from Rachel Maddow and sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to take advantage of a 3-month free trial! With MS NOW Premium, you can get our entire suite of podcasts – everything from “The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell” to “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace” – all ad-free. As a subscriber, you also ge…

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Calexico writer chronicles childhood stories in debut book 45:30

3d ago45:30

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“Chaotic, dusty, loud—and perfect.” That’s how writer Mariano Velez describes life in Calexico in his short story collection, “Mostly Made-Up Stories from a Small Town Nobody,” based on his own upbringing in the region during the 1970s and 1980s. Thursday on Midday Edition, we hear from Velez about the inspiration behind the book. Then, KPBS' Beth …

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The Best of CES 2026 - DTNS 5181 53:58

4d ago53:58

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David Katzmaier tells us what CNET awarded best overall, and Richard Gunther and Trisha Hershberger fill out the list with their faves. Starring: Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Sarah Lane, Trisha Hershberger, David Katzmaier, Richard Gunther, Roger Chang, Joe, Amos. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat…

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Holographic AI Tools, Wearables by Amazon, Google Classroom Audio, and AI-Driven Prescription Renewals 5:51

4d ago5:51

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Welcome to the RAIZOR Report for Thursday January 8th 2026. This episode covers Razer’s AI-powered devices, Project AVA and Project Motoko, and Amazon’s Bee wearable tech integrating AI for productivity. Samsung’s rising profits from AI-focused memory chips highlight industry growth. Google launched Gemini, converting lesson plans into audio conten…

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Grading The Trae Young Trade, Multiple Buzzer-Beaters & Avdija And Ones 1:08:47

4d ago1:08:47

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On Thu.'s No Dunks, the guys grade the Hawks-Wizards Trae Young trade before drafting last night's best games. Highlights include: Jamal Murray carrying the Jokic-less Nuggets, wild buzzer-beaters in Brooklyn and Charlotte, Den Avdija leading the league in and ones, Karl-Anthony Towns bouncing back, and more. 🚨 Trae Young traded to the Wizards emer…

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Hawks Trade Trae Young to Wizards | Emergency Pod 34:05

4d ago34:05

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We've got ourselves a trade! The Atlanta Hawks are trading four-time All-Star Trae Young to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. That's it. Not a single pick included. No Dunks discuss the deal's framework and wonder whether ATL now makes a play for Anthony Davis. ✍️ Join No Dunks' Substack page for AD-FREE episodes: https://no…

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San Diego sues federal agencies over wire fencing near border 5:10

4d ago5:10

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The city of San Diego is suing the federal government over their construction of wire fencing on city-owned land in Marron Valley, near the U.S.-Mexico border. The lawsuit accuses federal agencies of trespassing and causing environmental damage on protected land. "They are taking city property without telling us, without paying for it, without even…

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CES 2026 - WiFi 8, Holographic Desktop Friends and Hands On with the Samsung TriFold - DTNS 5180 1:01:51

5d ago1:01:51

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Shannon Morse joins us to talk about our favorite things at CES. Starring: Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Sarah Lane, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang, Joe, Amos. Links to the stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Nvidia’s Alpamayo for Autonomous Driving, xAI’s $230B Valuation, AI in Healthcare, Small Biz Websites 2:55

5d ago2:55

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Welcome to the RAIZOR Report for Wednesday January 7th 2026. This episode covers Nvidia's release of Alpamayo, an open-source AI model collection for autonomous driving, xAI’s climb to a $230 billion valuation with Nvidia's backing, and Stanford's breakthrough AI system for predicting over 130 diseases via sleep analysis. It also highlights Durable…

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LeBron Bends The Knee, Latest All-Star Votes & Trae Young Trade Ideas 1:21:24

5d ago1:21:24

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On Wed.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss LeBron James-Greg Maddux comparisons, Victor Wembanyama sitting out crunch time in a loss to the Grizzlies, whether Rudy Gobert is going to win his fifth Defensive Player of the Year award, and the second fan returns for NBA All-Star voting. All that, plus we grade five potential Trae Young trade spots. ✍️ Join …

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Trae Young Trade Rumors Kickoff Slop Szn + Sixers Get Jinxed By NBA Media + NFL playoff talk 1:57:02

5d ago1:57:02

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Topics in title. Enjoy. Get weekly YKB bonus content and more here:https://www.patreon.com/c/YouKnowBall Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/youknowballpod Join us in NOLA:https://app.opendate.io/e/you-know-ball-mardi-gras-extravaganza-february-16-2026-632598Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information…

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5 years after Jan. 6, where are we now? 16:30

5d ago16:30

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Five years ago, insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol. Four died during the attack, including Ashli Babbitt from San Diego. In the days and weeks that followed, five police officers died — some by suicide. Today House Democrats held a special hearing to observe what happened that day. They called for accountability and accused President Donald …

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Chronic illness in the Tijuana River Valley; impact of Medi-Cal cuts on San Diego healthcare 28:00

5d ago28:00

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For people who live and work near the Tijuana River, raw sewage-turned-airborne pollution is a facet of daily life. Tuesday on Midday Edition, we hear about a new reporting series from inewsource diving into the impact of the sewage crisis on more than 100 community members. Plus, what could Medi-Cal cuts mean for the San Diego healthcare system? W…

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CES 2026 - It's Cars, Chips, and Making Any Toilet Smart - DTNS 5179 1:06:00

6d ago1:06:00

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Bodie Grimm sifts through the car tech talk, we make chip news interesting, and so much health tech. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Allison Sheridan, Bodie Grimm, Roger Chang, Joe, Amos. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Meta Shake-Up, Alexa’s New Features, Google’s Web Tool, Samsung’s AI Expansion, Nvidia’s Platform Upgrade 7:02

6d ago7:02

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Welcome to the RAIZOR Report for Tuesday January 6th 2026. This podcast dives into Yann LeCun's critique of Meta's AI strategy, his new venture AMI, and shifts in generative AI talent. It highlights Amazon's enhanced Alexa features, Google’s Stitch redesign tool, and ByteDance’s StoryMem for video consistency. Samsung is advancing AI across its Gal…

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The Trae Young Era In Atlanta Appears To Be Over 1:08:46

6d ago1:08:46

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On Tue.'s No Dunks, Skeets pays off his Pick 'Em loss by podcasting as a sentient Christmas gift and the guys discuss why the Wizards trading for Trae Young is likely, Kevin Durant's game-winner vs. the Suns, the NBA returning to China, Cade Cunningham bullying the Knicks, the Thunder's 70+ win season going up in smoke, Snoop Dogg on the call for W…

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Maddow calls out the real reason Trump invaded Venezuela 44:35

6d ago44:35

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Rachel Maddow runs through the litany of excuses and justifications the Trump administration has presented to explain the military invasion of Venezuela, and points out that none of what has been floated holds up under scrutiny. Every principle the Trump administration claims to be defending comes with examples of the administration not caring at a…

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Finding wellness in community, from yoga to hair care 30:00

6d ago30:00

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With the new year comes new resolutions, from self-care and beauty to exercise — all of which feed into this broader idea of wellness. Monday on Midday Edition, we hear from a local yoga instructor and the founder of the Block Club to talk about their respective approaches to achieving wellness and how they are starting those conversations in the c…

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CES 2026 - Thin Screens, Cute Robots and a Smart Egg You Pee On - DTNS 5178 1:08:19

7d ago1:08:19

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We’re live at CES surrounded by robots, HUGE TVs, and forklifts. We cut through the noise to break down what’s really going on at the biggest tech show going. Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Jason Howell, Sarah Lane, and Roger Chang, Joe. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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AI shapes e-commerce, memory supplies, workflow tools, mind maps, and groundbreaking oral exams 5:50

7d ago5:50

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Welcome to the RAIZOR Report for Monday January 5th 2026. This episode covers innovations in AI, including Notis for workflow management via messaging apps, Mapify for creating mind maps from digital content, and Sequenzy for SaaS email automation. Topics also include AI-assisted oral exams at NYU, Amazon’s dominance in AI-driven referral traffic, …

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NBA Weekend Winners & Losers | Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid Dunks, Poor Jalen Suggs 1:09:37

7d ago1:09:37

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On Mon.'s No Dunks, the guys share their NBA weekend winners and losers. Winners include: Jaylen Brown's two-way play and salsa lessons, Michael Porter Jr.'s revenge game, Deni Avdija and the Blazers, the scrappy Suns, Joel Embiid's first dunk, and more. Losers include: Jalen Suggs' rough Friday night in Chicago, the Clippers losing Derrick Jones J…

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Episode 889: Welcome to 2026 1:07:22

2h ago1:07:22

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Gen Z men are moving away from MAGA in droves, polls show | The Independent The Worst Thing About Elon Musk Is That He Got Away With All of It | The New Republic Could the feds throw you in jail for merely filming ICE immigration raids? An HIV expert at the CDC was asked to scrub data on trans people. He quit instead. - LGBTQ Nation Congress looks …

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San Diego congressman reacts to US strikes on Venezuela 15:30

7d ago15:30

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Democratic Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., joined Midday Edition on Monday to discuss why he objects to recent U.S. military action in Venezuela, and what role he sees for Congress going forward. Guest: Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., 50th District

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The Head of CTA Explains CES 8:11

7d ago8:11

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Gary Shapiro, CEO of the CTA explains the sleeper trends at this tear’s show and the secrets of the show’s longevity and international appeal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Weekend Deep Dive: AI Capacity Wars and the Rise of Autonomous Agents 38:09

8d ago38:09

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How is AI reshaping industries with speed, infrastructure, and autonomy? Explore how AI is driving profound change across industries with massive investments, autonomous systems, and ethical considerations. Key topics include: AI’s role as a core operational driver in businesses SoftBank's and NVIDIA’s game-changing infrastructure investments The r…

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China’s AI Advances, Instagram’s Candid Shift, Nvidia’s Gaming Model, SoftBank’s Digital Expansion 5:53

10d ago5:53

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Welcome to the RAIZOR Report for Friday January 2nd 2026. This episode covers major AI advancements, including China's R-One model, Claude Code’s launch, and Instagram’s efforts to label AI-generated content. Alphabet’s stock surged due to Gemini AI’s success, while Leonardo DiCaprio criticized AI in art for lacking humanity. Innovations like Nebiu…

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The Drop | Bold NBA Predictions For 2026 1:04:19

10d ago1:04:19

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On Fri.'s No Dunks, the guys draft bold NBA predictions for 2026 (future champions, Rookie of the Year, expansion, and more), highlight Worst of the Week nominees (Jalen Green, a Charlotte reporter, Festus Ezeli's wardrobe), and share some new year's goals and resolutions. ✍️ Join No Dunks' Substack page for ad-free episodes: https://nodunks.substa…

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Visual Design Editing, AI-Powered Productivity, Advanced Animation Tools, and Billion-Dollar Innovation Updates 4:31

11d ago4:31

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Welcome to the RAIZOR Report for Thursday January 1st 2026. This episode covers Cursor’s new browser-based design editor simplifying web development, Satya Nadella’s vision of AI delivering real-world impact, China’s push to strengthen AI infrastructure, Zhipu AI’s major funding round reflecting confidence in their advancements, xAI’s expansion to …

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Our Tech Predictions for 2026 - DTNS 5176 1:00:19

11d ago1:00:19

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2026 is shaping up to be banner year for the AI industry. Or is it? Our predictions panel share their thoughts on what next year will bring for AI, smartphones, streaming and algorithms. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Scott Johnson, Ron Richard, Amos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Midday Wrapped Part 2: Our favorite episodes of 2025 46:05

12d ago46:05

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On the last day of 2025, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite conversations from the show this year. In this second episode of Midday Wrapped, KPBS Midday Edition host Jade Hindmon is joined by KPBS Roundtable host and Midday Edition producer Andrew Bracken to talk about a few of their favorite segments from the year. Guests: Andrew Bra…

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YouTube’s AI Slop, Meta Acquires Manus, SoftBank Backs OpenAI, Claude Powers Self-Development 5:46

12d ago5:46

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Welcome to the RAIZOR Report for Wednesday December 31st 2025. This episode covers the rise of low-quality, AI-generated videos on YouTube and their implications, Anthropic's experiments with its AI assistant Claude in retail roles, and advancements in AI-powered search metrics. It explores Claude Code’s self-generated updates, Meta’s acquisition o…

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2025 Tech Predictions Results - DTNS 5175 50:20

12d ago50:20

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Last year our predictions panel gave two predictions about what the future of tech would like in 2025 all the way back in December of 2024. What terrible and exciting things do we foresee and what did we get wrong? Find out! Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, David Spark, Roger, Joe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…

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Midday Wrapped Part 1: Our favorite episodes of 2025 46:40

13d ago46:40

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As 2025 comes to a close, the Midday Edition team is reflecting on some of our favorite conversations from the year — and we're splitting it into two parts.In this first episode of Midday Wrapped, producers Julianna Domingo and Ashley Rusch take listeners behind the scenes and share some of their favorite segments from 2025.Guests:Julianna Domingo,…