Best StandUp On The Spot Podcasts (2025)

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Israel celebrates Hanukkah, and mourns those killed in Australia shooting 3:55

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An attack targeting a Hanukkah beach party halfway around the world casts a heavy shadow as Jews in Israel celebrate the holiday for the first time in years without a full-scale war or pandemic.By Jerome Socolovsky

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Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai's daughter speaks after his guilty verdict 3:01

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Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been sentenced by a national security court in Hong Kong. He was found guilty of publishing seditious articles and colluding with foreign forces.By Emily Feng

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From 'The Princess Bride' to 'Misery,' Rob Reiner leaves a legacy of movie magic 8:12

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Hollywood's Rob Reiner made a virtue of virtuosity, directing such diverse hits as When Harry Met Sally, Stand By Me, A Few Good Men, This is Spinal Tap, and Misery.By Bob Mondello

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Some farmers lobby for more federal support as others lose faith in the government 4:29

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Despite the Trump administration's recent $12 billion bailout, a turbulent year is prompting some farmers to question their reliance on government assistance and programs.By Anusha Mathur

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Student Podcast Challenge: Nonconformity 3:14

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It's every teenager's dilemma: How do you blend in but stay different enough to still stand out? Two Colorado middle schoolers share their secret to what they call "strategic nonconformity."By Janet W. Lee

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A day after Australia's deadly shooting, questions grow as investigation continues 3:51

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Gunmen killed at least 15 people in a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday. At least 42 people have been hospitalized.By Katie Silver

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How a VA social worker's life has changed since leaving the job 4:12

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The upheaval to the federal workforce in 2025 drove tens of thousands of federal employees to leave their jobs. One former employee of the Veterans Health Administration reflects on the year.By Andrea Hsu

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Pakistan's oldest brewery finds a path back to global markets 3:40

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A Pakistani brewery founded in the 19th century is exporting beer again for the first time in decades, despite alcohol being illegal for the country's Muslim majority.By Betsy Joles

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Search continues for killer of Brown University students 3:33

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Officials continue to investigate the fatal shootings of two students at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. We'll have an update on the search for a suspect.By David Wright

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A customer's patience 60 years ago was a gift that changed a woman's life 2:40

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As a nervous teenage cashier on her first day during the Christmas rush, Stephanie froze at the register — until a customer gently told her, "It's alright. Take your time."By KUOW Staff

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The latest on the investigation into the deaths of Rob and Michelle Reiner 4:53

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The son of Hollywood director Rob and Michelle Reiner has been arrested on suspicion of murder related to their deaths.By Steve Futterman

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What we know about the rise in antisemitic attacks in Australia and around the world 6:30

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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Deborah Lipstadt who served as Special Envoy for monitoring antisemitism in the Biden administration about the attack on the Jewish community celebrating Chanukah.By Michael Levitt

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Aparna Nancherla jokes that she took a break from standup to stage a 'big comeback' 7:55

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NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with the comedian Aparna Nancherla about her first full-length comedy special, Hopeful Potato, and the anxiety and depression that once kept her off stage.By Jonaki Mehta

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President Trump moves to block state AI laws as New York pushes tougher rules 3:48

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Alex Bores, a New York State Assembly member who sponsored an AI regulation bill, responds to President Trump's executive order aimed at blocking state oversight of artificial intelligence.By Sarah Robbins

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The new 'Knives Out' movie and the irresistible appeal of whodunits 9:03

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NPR's Linda Holmes and Barrie Hardymon talk about why whodunits feel so cozy, what makes a great mystery work, and why the genre is having a moment again on screen.By Linda Holmes

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A podcast investigates alleged sexual abuse in one of Louisville's schools 5:56

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Jess Clark, host of Louisville Public Media's podcast 'Dig', examines how alleged abuse by school staff went unaddressed for nearly 18 years in Louisville.By Mallory Yu

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Nate Amos finds new meaning in old material on 'Holo Boy' 8:12

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Nate Amos, the songwriter behind This Is Lorelei, talks about revisiting old songs, reshaping them, and what it means to hear his past work with new ears.By Miles Parks

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Ukraine's ceasefire talks hinge on security promises Russia once broke 3:40

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Ukraine's president continues ceasefire talks in Berlin with Trump envoys and European leaders, pressing for concrete security guarantees so Russia won't invade Ukraine again in the future.By Miles Parks

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Australia reels from mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach 3:45

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Phil Mercer, a journalist in Sydney, reports on the deadly shooting at a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach and what authorities are saying about the attack.By Phil Mercer

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What we know so far about the Brown University shooting investigation 3:23

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Journalist Paul Kelly Campos of Ocean State Media on the continuing investigation into Saturday's shooting at Brown University that left two people dead and at least nine more wounded.By Miles Parks

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Shooting at Brown University kills two, others injured, says Mayor of Providence 3:53

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Mayor Brett Smiley of Providence, Rhode Island says two people are dead and multiple people hurt after a shooting at Brown University.By Miles Parks

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Former Republican congressman on why it's so hard to get bipartisan consensus on healthcare 3:54

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Fred Upton, a former Republican congressman from Michigan, discusses the Senate's failed health care votes and the political fallout of rising insurance premiums.By Avery Keatley

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A critic's guide to the year's most cringe-worthy watches 4:59

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Joanna Robinson, a cultural critic at The Ringer, examines what made this year's most talked about flops so bad.By Gurjit Kaur

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Birth mothers call for more government support 4:59

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There are more federal tax cuts in the works for people who adopt children. Birth mothers say they also want financial support so they don't have to place their infants up for adoption.By T.J. Raphael

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Israel celebrates Hanukkah, and mourns those killed in Australia shooting 3:55

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Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai's daughter speaks after his guilty verdict 3:01

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From 'The Princess Bride' to 'Misery,' Rob Reiner leaves a legacy of movie magic 8:12

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Some farmers lobby for more federal support as others lose faith in the government 4:29

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Student Podcast Challenge: Nonconformity 3:14

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A day after Australia's deadly shooting, questions grow as investigation continues 3:51

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How a VA social worker's life has changed since leaving the job 4:12

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Pakistan's oldest brewery finds a path back to global markets 3:40

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Search continues for killer of Brown University students 3:33

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A customer's patience 60 years ago was a gift that changed a woman's life 2:40

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The latest on the investigation into the deaths of Rob and Michelle Reiner 4:53

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What we know about the rise in antisemitic attacks in Australia and around the world 6:30

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Aparna Nancherla jokes that she took a break from standup to stage a 'big comeback' 7:55

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President Trump moves to block state AI laws as New York pushes tougher rules 3:48

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The new 'Knives Out' movie and the irresistible appeal of whodunits 9:03

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A podcast investigates alleged sexual abuse in one of Louisville's schools 5:56

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Nate Amos finds new meaning in old material on 'Holo Boy' 8:12

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Ukraine's ceasefire talks hinge on security promises Russia once broke 3:40

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Australia reels from mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach 3:45

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What we know so far about the Brown University shooting investigation 3:23

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Shooting at Brown University kills two, others injured, says Mayor of Providence 3:53

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Former Republican congressman on why it's so hard to get bipartisan consensus on healthcare 3:54

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A critic's guide to the year's most cringe-worthy watches 4:59

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Birth mothers call for more government support 4:59