Best Virtual Citizens Podcasts (2025)

In this deep dive episode, we explore the urgent need for a fundamental revision of business education curricula. The discussion highlights how business schools often focus too narrowly on preparing students for careers in large, formal organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies, while neglecting the critical role of the informal economy. This un…

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Official says 6 Islamic State militants, 3 police officers killed in clash in northwest Turkey 0:46

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AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Turkey faces Islamic State attacks.By The Associated Press

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Top diplomats of China, Cambodia and Thailand meet as Beijing seeks a stronger role in dispute 0:41

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AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Cambodia and Thailand officials are meeting in China to help ease a serious border dispute.By The Associated Press

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US pledges $2B for UN humanitarian aid as Trump slashes funding and warns agencies to 'adapt or die' 0:47

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AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on U.S. funding for UN Aid programs.By The Associated Press

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Sunday roundup of sports 0:56

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New England clinches its division and keeps AFC No. 1 seed hopes alive, Seattle and San Francisco inch closer to NFC’s top seed, an Arizona pass catcher sets an NFL record, a pair of suspensions are handed out by the NBA, another win for an American skiing star and the latest “Battle of the Sexes” in tennis. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.…

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Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in latest 'Battle of the Sexes' in tennis 0:35

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A former Wimbledon finalist has beaten the top-ranked women’s tennis player in the latest “Battle of the Sexes” in Dubai. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.By The Associated Press

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One person is dead and another is injured in midair helicopter crash in New Jersey, officials say 0:56

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AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on a deadly helicopter crash in New Jersey.By The Associated Press

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A winter storm threatens to bring blizzards and ice to parts of the U.S., hampering holiday travel 0:54

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AP correspondent Julie Walker reports a winter storm threatens to bring blizzards and ice to parts of the U.S., hampering holiday travel.By The Associated Press

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Winter rain floods Gaza camps as Netanyahu heads for US meeting 0:47

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AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on continued weather challenges faced by displaced Palestinians.By The Associated Press

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New York subway ends its MetroCard era and switches fully to tap-and-go fares 0:53

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AP correspondent Julie Walker reports the New York City subway ends its MetroCard era.By The Associated Press

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Brigitte Bardot, 1960s French sex symbol turned militant animal rights activist, dies at 91 1:04

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AP correspondent Luke Garratt reports on the death of actor Brigitte Bardot.By The Associated Press

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Installation of new 2026 Waterford Crystals on the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball 0:51

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AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on the installation of new 2026 Waterford Crystals on the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball.By The Associated Press

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Russia attacks Kyiv with missiles and drones, killing 1 and wounding many ahead of Ukraine-US talks 0:49

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AP correspondent Julie Walker reports Russia attacks Kyiv, killing one and wounding several others ahead of Ukraine-US talks.By The Associated Press

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Thailand and Cambodia sign a new ceasefire agreement to end border fighting 0:42

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AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia.By The Associated Press

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6.6-magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Taiwan 0:37

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AP correspondent Julie Walker reports a 6.6-magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Taiwan.By The Associated Press

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Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies at 85 0:48

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AP correspondent Julie Walker reports Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has died.By The Associated Press

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Hundreds mourn in Syria's Homs after deadly mosque bombing 0:40

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AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on funerals for those killed in Friday’s mosque attack in Syria.By The Associated Press

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Winter storm snarls U.S. holiday travel across Northeast, Great Lakes 0:50

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AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on the wintry weather dumping snow in parts of the Northeast and affecting holiday travel.By The Associated Press

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African regional bodies reject recognition of Somaliland by Israel 0:56

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The African Union is rejecting Israel’s recognition of Somalia’s breakaway region. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.By The Associated Press

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Venezuelan migrants sent to El Salvador demand justice after US judge ruling 0:49

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AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on a group of deported Venezuelan migrant men.By The Associated Press

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Michigan hires Kyle Whittingham to replace disgraced coach Sherrone Moore, AP sources say 0:34

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A prominent college football program has hired a new coach after a scandal. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.By The Associated Press

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California's intense winter storms turned some roads into rivers of mud 0:52

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After a solid drenching over Christmas, one California town is picking up the pieces. AP's Lisa Dwyer reports.By The Associated Press

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Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, dies at 65 0:53

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AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that a member of the band The Cure has died.By The Associated Press

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California's intense winter storms turned some roads into rivers of mud 0:45

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AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on a soggy Christmas cleanup for Southern California.By The Associated Press

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Mosque bombing in Syria leaves 8 dead and 18 wounded 0:55

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AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on a bombing at a mosque in Syria.By The Associated Press

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Trump's talks with Zelenskyy to address security guarantees and reconstruction, Ukraine leader says 0:35

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he’ll be meeting with President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday to discuss ending the war with Russia.By The Associated Press

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New Year's Eve ball drop in NYC to kick off US's 250th birthday 0:54

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AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on historic New Year’s Eve Ball Drop to celebrate the nation’s 250th Anniversary.By The Associated Press

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China sanctions 20 US defense companies and 10 executives over massive arms sales to Taiwan 0:38

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China is imposing sanctions on 20 U.S. defense companies. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.By The Associated Press

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AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on airstrikes in Yemen; US strikes in Nigeria; Turkey arresting an Islamic State suspect; several people stabbed and others attacked at a factory in Japan.By The Associated Press

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Yemen separatists accuse Saudi Arabia of launching airstrikes against their forces 0:38

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AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on airstrikes in Yemen that Yemeni separatists blame on Saudi Arabia.By The Associated Press

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South Korea vows to end foreign adoptions as UN presses Seoul to address past abuses 0:53

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South Korea says it’s ending the foreign adoptions of Korean children. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.By The Associated Press

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Turkish authorities say they have arrested suspected IS member planning New Year's attacks 0:45

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AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on the arrest of a suspected Islamic State member in Turkey.By The Associated Press

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The latest in sports. 0:56

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“America’s Team” gets the win on Christmas Day,; Minnesota sends Detroit packing and Denver bests Kansas City to cap triple-header; a big comeback in New York saves the Knicks; San Antonio has OKC’s number again and unwrapping other results from the NBA’s Christmas festivities. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.…

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Trump says US struck Islamic State targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians 0:54

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AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports on U.S. airstrikes in Nigeria.By The Associated Press

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Trump says US struck Islamic State targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians 0:46

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AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that the U.S. has struck Islamic State targets in Nigeria.By The Associated Press

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The Kremlin says Moscow made an offer to France regarding a French citizen imprisoned in Russia 0:50

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AP correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports on France-Russia talks regarding a French citizen imprisoned in Russia.By The Associated Press

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Virtual reality opens doors for older people to build closer connections in real life 0:58

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AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on a new kind of "Senior moment"By The Associated Press

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New storm hitting waterlogged Southern California could cause more flooding and mudslides 0:46

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AP's Lisa Dwyer reports there's more bad weather in store for California.By The Associated Press

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Turkey starts examining black boxes from jet crash that killed Libya's military chief and 7 others 0:38

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AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that black boxes are being analyzed from a plane crash that killed a Libyan military delegation.By The Associated Press

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Turkey detains dozens of IS suspects planning attacks on Christmas and New Year celebrations 0:47

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Turkey detains dozens of suspects allegedly planning attacks on non-Muslims during holiday events. AP correspondent Mike Hempen reports.By The Associated Press

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Victim of Bondi Beach shooting is mourned in Israel 0:48

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AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on a funeral for one of the 15 people killed on Australia’s Bondi Beach. ((open with prayer))By The Associated Press

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Shelter dogs in Thailand get a day on the beach for Christmas 0:53

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Some hard-to-adopt dogs got a day at the beach for Christmas this year. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.By The Associated Press

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Pope Leo XIV remembers Gaza's suffering in first Christmas homily and calls for peace 0:48

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AP correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports on Pope Leo XIV's message during the Christmas Day Mass where he emphasized that the world's conflicts can only be silenced through dialogue.By The Associated Press

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Trump warns against infiltration by a 'bad Santa,' defends coal in jovial Christmas calls with kids 0:56

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AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports President Trump spoke to children awaiting Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.By The Associated Press

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A Powerball player in Arkansas has won a $1.817 billion lottery jackpot 0:45

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AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on a Powerball winning ticket. ((opens with sound from Wednesday night's drawing))By The Associated Press

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S6 E206 Boring, boring... never! Why Desert Bus is just perfect for machinima (Dec 2025) 38:19

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🚍 This Week on Now for Something Completely Machinima 🎮 What if the most boring video game ever made was actually a goldmine for creativity? This episode kicks off with Ricky’s unconventional pick: Desert Bus, a notorious 1990s “anti-game” by Penn & Teller where you drive a bus from Tucson to Las Vegas… in real time… for eight hours… and earn one p…