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Stories for Power

StoryTelling & Organizing Project (STOP)

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What does transformative justice look like and where did it come from? Join us for a journey across local communities as we explore the last 25 years of building community accountability, transformative justice and abolitionist practice. Through the Stories for Power podcast, hosted by Deana Lewis, we trace the work of some of the architects and radical organizers of this current wave of work. This podcast is part of the relaunch of STOP – the StoryTelling & Organizing Project – presented by ...
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'Political Junkies' is a fan-favorite segment from SDPB's news and arts program, "In The Moment."Join host Lori Walsh as she discusses the top political headlines with journalists, former legislators, and political scientists from around the state. Available on the air every Wednesday at 12:30 CT on SDPB Radio.
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Democracy Works

Penn State McCourtney Institute for Democracy

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The Democracy Works podcast seeks to answer that question by examining a different aspect of democratic life each week — from voting to criminal justice to the free press and everything in between. We interview experts who study democracy, as well as people who are out there doing the hard work of democracy day in and day out. The show’s name comes from Pennsylvania’s long tradition of iron and steel works — people coming together to build things greater than the sum of their parts. We belie ...
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Hush

Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Hush is an investigative podcast from OPB, uncovering the buried truth about critical stories in the Pacific Northwest. In the first season, we look at the case of Jesse Lee Johnson, a Black man who lived for 17 years on Oregon’s death row for a crime he says he didn’t commit, and we try to understand why the state tried for so long to kill him.
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Northwest Reports

Cascade PBS

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Northwest Reports takes listeners deep into the stories that shape Seattle, Washington state, and the Pacific Northwest, drawing on the enterprising work being done by reporters in the Cascade PBS newsroom. Through conversations with journalists, community members and newsmakers, we showcase personal stories that help us better understand the real-life impacts behind the headlines. Hosted by Maleeha Syed and Sara Bernard.
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Tahrir Podcast - بودكاست التحرير

Tahrir Podcast - بودكاست التحرير

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Tahrir Podcast is the first political podcast to broadcast from Cairo, offering conversations on Middle Eastern and North African politics and history, along with independent analysis, reporting, and commentary on Egyptian politics. Top 5% podcasts globally. Best 60 Middle East podcasts. .أول بودكاست سياسي يُبث من القاهرة. لقائات مع أكاديميين وصحفيين ونشطاء وسياسيين وأفراد بارزين حول سياسات وتاريخ الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيامن أكثر البودكاست إستماعًا في الشرق الأوسط ومن ضمن أعلي ٥٪؜ عالميًا. ...
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Safe Nation

Nikki Renfroe

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Safe Nation is an inaugural podcast curated to share insight and discussion about law enforcement, security and crime prevention with a focus on current events and honest data. Offering a fresh perspective on safety through interviews, opinions and great practical advice, join your host, retired, female state trooper Captain Nikki Renfroe. Listen as she interviews industry professionals, sharing information on how to protect yourself from danger and crimes while also bringing attention to un ...
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The hosts of NPR's All Things Considered help you make sense of a major news story and what it means for you, in 15 minutes. New episodes six days a week, Sunday through Friday. Support NPR and get your news sponsor-free with Consider This+. Learn more at plus.npr.org/considerthis
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Thought Huddle podcast

Arizona State University

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Thought Huddle is a new podcast highlighting thinkers and doers who are devoted to creating meaningful impact. It explores ideas, tells stories, and helps make sense of our complicated and beautiful world.
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NSPR Headlines

North State Public Radio

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A daily podcast from NSPR featuring the news of the day from the North State and California in less than 10 minutes. Hosted by NSPR Staff, and available at 8:30 a.m. every weekday. Read today’s stories at mynspr.org
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Government 101

Government 101 Podcast

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A podcast hosted by the Political Science Program and the Politics and Policy Student Organization at Minnesota State University, Mankato, that discusses issues of politics, governance, public policy, and current events.
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Spirited discussions of government, politics, and current events without predictable left/right bias. The Smerconish Podcast is for Independent Minds. The Michael Smerconish Program airs live on SiriusXM's POTUS Channel 9AM-12PM ET and replays 9PM-12AM East, Monday-Friday.
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All Power To The Developing!

The East Side Institute

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A podcast of the East Side Institute, an international center for social change efforts that reinitiate human and community development. We support, connect and partner with committed and creative activists, scholars, artists, helpers and healers all over the world. In 2003, Institute co-founders Lois Holzman and the late Fred Newman had a paper published with the title “All Power to the Developing.” This phrase captures how vital it is for all people—no matter their age, circumstance, statu ...
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The Chuck ToddCast is back! If you're looking for smart, no-nonsense political conversation, you've come to the right place. The Chuck ToddCast goes beyond the headlines, featuring conversations with top reporters, insiders, and newsmakers from D.C. to the heartland. No scripts, no spin—just real discussions about what’s shaping our politics and why it matters.
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"In the Moment" with Lori Walsh is SDPB’s daily radio program.We bring you world-class radio storytelling featuring the highest journalistic integrity. We tell true stories of our state and true stories of people who are doing something or creating something for a reason. We tell these stories with fairness, compassion and imagination. We bring our listeners into the conversations and keep them In the Moment.On the air Monday through Friday, at 9 a.m., 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. CT
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Tufts University and Shareable.net present Cities@Tufts, a free series exploring community innovations in urban planning. The live discussions are moderated by professor Julian Agyeman and the podcast is hosted by Shareable's Tom Llewellyn. The sessions will focus on topics such as Environmental justice vs White Supremacy in the 21st century; Sacred Civics: What would it mean to build seven generation cities; Organizing for Food Sovereignty; From Spatializing Culture to Social Justice and Pu ...
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Every weekday, NPR's best political reporters are there to explain the big news coming out of Washington and the campaign trail. They don't just tell you what happened. They tell you why it matters. Every afternoon. Political wonks - get wonkier with The NPR Politics Podcast+. Your subscription supports the podcast and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/politics
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Terrified Nation

Debilyn Molineaux

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Are you concerned about the future of our country? Do you feel the urgency to act before it’s too late? Then “Terrified Nation” is the podcast for you. Join us as we delve into the critical issues that threaten our nation’s fabric, regardless of your political stance. This isn’t about doom and gloom; it’s about facing reality head-on, understanding the risks, and finding real solutions.
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Politics, law, and culture collide as Newsweek Senior Editor-at-Large Josh Hammer charts a path forward for American conservatism and exposes the woke Left. A voice for the New Right, Hammer delivers blistering commentary and weekly interviews with today's top conservative thinkers.
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Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com. Originating on Pacifica Radio's KPFK 90.7FM in Los Angeles and syndicated coast-to-coast and around the globe! NOW FIVE DAYS A WEEK!
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If the thought of a legal podcast makes you shy away and you’re tired of so-called “legal” experts talking in confusing legal jargon, you’ve come to the right place. The Heritage Foundation’s “Case in Point” talks about the hottest cases affecting politics, culture, and everyone’s daily lives in a way that lawyers and non-lawyers alike can understand. Host Hans von Spakovsky may work in Washington, D.C., but he grew up in Huntsville, Alabama. He hasn’t lost touch with his roots and hasn’t be ...
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A show about the perilous state of the Golden State—and what that means for you, wherever you live. California is the hothouse lab of the Left, the nation-state creating the statist policies, art, and lifestyles of the future – and generating the political dollars to make them a reality in a community near you. Hosts Will Swaim (California Policy Center) and David Bahnsen (The Bahnsen Group, Fox Business News commentator, conservative activist) beam this weekly show internationally, from mos ...
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UNAPOLOGETIC

Middle East Eye

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UNAPOLOGETIC is a show that unapologetically looks at the life, times and views of some unapologetic and not so unapologetic humans. Hosted by Ashfaaq Carim
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Women in regions affected by war and forced displacement are highly visible in media accounts. Yet, their resistance against different forms of violence – from so-called domestic abuse to large-scale state violence – often goes unrecognized. Women & War is a platform to learn about powerful women’s struggles for liberation, justice and peace. The podcast amplifies critical contemporary feminist work in the field of war, violence, colonialism, and forced migration. The invited guests – who ar ...
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In Part one we discussed what is happening on the ground, how ICE operates, how local and federal police and now the military are protecting them, what citizens are doing to counter ICE actions, and how this will most likely play out, with journalist Constanza Eliana Chinea. It was a good one, check it out. In this part two we will be connecting fo…
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Tensions continue to rise in the Middle East with Israel and Iran trading more missile fire. Anderson reports live from Tel Aviv. And, Brett McGurk, the former Middle East & North Africa Coordinator for the National Security Council, talks about how we got to this point. “Right now, this is blowback on decisions that Iran has made from October 7th …
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Last weekend, Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman, a Democrat, and her husband, Mark, were shot and killed at their home by a man impersonating a police officer. The attack comes amid a rise in political violence. Last year alone, Capitol Police investigated more than 9,000 threats against members of the U.S. Congress. Former U.S. Congresswoman Ga…
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As Israel and Iran continue to launch aerial assaults against each other, there are growing questions as to whether the U.S. will get involved in the offensive, too. President Trump said he'd make a decision within the next two weeks. Then, a look at the spending package currently working its way through Congress. This episode: senior White House c…
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The Israel-Iran conflict has escalated dramatically, entering its second week of intense strikes. Israel launched major air raids on Tehran, targeting nuclear and missile facilities, killing senior Iranian officials. In retaliation, Iran fired over 400 missiles and drones, hitting Tel Aviv and Beersheba, injuring over 200 and killing 24. U.S. Presi…
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Should Congressional approval be mandatory before the U.S. takes any military action against Iran? Michael answers Yes. In this episode Michael shares his perspective on the Israel-Iran conflict and weighs in on why he believes Congress needs to have a say in whether or not the U.S. formally enters this conflict. Original air date 20 June 2025.…
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The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed they denied ICE agents access to Dodger Stadium’s parking lots. The statement sparked public support and protest amid ongoing immigration raids in Los Angeles. However, ICE quickly disputed the claim, stating no such request was made. The Department of Homeland Security clarified that CBP—not ICE—had vehicles nearby …
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"Looking for advice on how to move forward after losing a house in a wildfire. I am a 32 year old man with a wife and one year old daughter. My family all got out safely, and thank God for that. House was a total loss. "I am now working with our insurance company on a claim and will be working to rebuild. I am thankful my daughter is probably not o…
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Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Should Congressional approval be mandatory before the U.S. takes any military action against Iran? Cast YOUR ballot at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast! The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day at Smerconish.com on a political, social, or other hu…
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Chuck Todd is joined by former North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of American politics and governance. McCrory, who describes himself as a Reagan conservative, discusses how modern politics has become trapped in rigid left/right binary thinking and reflects on his experience managing civil unrest dur…
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CNN's Fred Pleitgen is in Tehran, Iran where he and his team have been hearing an increase in aerial activity over the city. Plus, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi talks with Anderson about a key report from the agency that has fueled arguments on both sides of this fight about how close Iran is to a nuclear weapon. Learn more about your ad choi…
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Wednesday Night Live 18 June 2025 In this episode, we examine the dynamics of conversation and the importance of honesty in relationships. I critique a recent discussion between Tucker Carlson and Ted Cruz, highlighting the challenges of maintaining reason in political discourse. Through audience questions, I reflect on accountability in politics a…
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The U.S., Israel, and Iran are edging dangerously close to all-out war. As missile exchanges escalate, munitions stockpiles run low, and diplomacy gives way to deception, the geopolitical stakes have never been higher. In this in-depth analysis, we break down how U.S. foreign policy, Israeli military strategy, and Iranian retaliation are converging…
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Many Afghans who helped the US military or who were persecuted by the Taliban for other reasons found refuge in the United States. They were granted Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, by the US government. Now the Trump administration has revoked TPS for Afghans. So what happens now? NPR's Monika Evstatieva reports that for thousands of Afghans in…
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My guest is Bill Whittle, political writer and commentator, cohost of the Right Angle, and producer of multiple documentaries on important topics like the Russian Revolution and the Apollo program. Bill talks about the revolution that seems to be going on right now in Washington. Instead of the usual classic movie review, a recommendation on a new …
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And now, a diversion from the news. When Weird Al's debut single, "My Bologna," came out, there wasn't really a model for how a parody artist could have any longevity in their career. Yet Al's figured out how to stay popular for over four decades. Ahead of his summer "Bigger and Weirder" tour, he talks with Wild Card with Rachel Martin about stayin…
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INTERVIEW: Clint Olivier/Clovis Unified School District discusses Assembly Bill 1390, introduced in 2025 by Assemblymember Mike Fong and coauthors, proposes a major overhaul of school board compensation in California. The bill would raise the monthly pay cap for school board members from the current range of $60 to $1,500 to a new range of $300 to …
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President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing military intervention in support of Israel amid its escalating conflict with Iran. He has publicly threatened Iran’s Supreme Leader and approved preliminary plans for potential U.S. strikes. This move signals a sharp escalation in the regional crisis. In response, Iran has issued a stern warning, vowing…
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Karen Read was found not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, during her 2025 retrial. The case stemmed from a 2022 incident in which prosecutors alleged she struck O’Keefe with her SUV and left him in the snow during a blizzard. The defense argued she was framed and that…
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FIRST TWITTER SPACE 17 June 2025 In this episode, I explore the complexities of morality and ethics with a guest, reflecting on societal behavior changes since 2016. We discuss the relationship between tyranny and technology, stressing the importance of individual liberty and personal accountability. Our conversation covers individualism versus col…
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On this Juneteenth, Michael Smerconish explores a provocative mix of headlines: the deeper meaning of the holiday, the Supreme Court's major decision upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors, and what it says about equal protection under the law. Plus, he dives into public opinion on U.S. action in Iran and shares listener voti…
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Juneteenth has long been celebrated in Black communities to remember June 19, 1865, the day that enslaved African Americans in Texas learned they were free. After becoming a federal holiday in 2021, broader community celebrations began in cities around the country, including the Minnesota Orchestra’s annual Juneteenth concert tonight at Orchestra H…
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Welcome back to Terrified Nation! We open Season 4 with a story that is both unsettling and deeply human—a moment when fear quietly entered a space meant for peace. In this premiere episode, host Debilyn Molineaux vulnerably recounts her experience at a meditation retreat in Boulder, Colorado. What began as a quiet morning of spiritual connection w…
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Chuck Todd begins by reflecting on the 10th anniversary of Trump descending his golden escalator and the profound impact he’s had on both our politics and culture since. He argues that Trump has had the greatest impact of any president since FDR, why Trump’s “fake it til you make it” persona appeals to voters and believes the negative impacts Trump…
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Michael speaks with retired Secret Service agent and ABC News contributor Don Mihalek about the alarming rise in politically motivated violence following the targeted killings of Minnesota lawmakers. Mihalek explains how grievances, political polarization, and easy access to personal information—fueled by the internet and dark web—are creating unpr…
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President Donald Trump held a Situation Room meeting Wednesday afternoon to discuss U.S. options in the Israel-Iran conflict. A person familiar with the matter told CNN that the President has reviewed attack plans for Iran, but is holding off to see if Tehran steps back from its nuclear program. Plus, how domestic politics and a political divide th…
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