A weekly show that takes big ideas about civic life and democracy and turns them into action items for you.
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Left Right & Center is for listeners who feel like people on the other side of the political divide are on Mars. David Greene pieces together the big picture by inviting people from the left and the right to unpack their ideological differences, not to smooth them over, and look at what’s truly at stake. The show offers a rare kind of clarity. It doesn’t ask you to agree. It asks you to look more closely at what’s happening and to challenge your assumptions. You might not always agree – you ...
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Disability Deep Dive is a bi-weekly interview-based podcast hosted by Keith Casebonne and Jodi Beckstine. In each episode, we delve into issues of national and global importance to people with disabilities, such as accessibility, identity, discrimination, rights protections, voting, and much more. Please note that the opinions of our guests are not necessarily those of Disability Rights Florida.
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Keeping Arizona Voters informed on voting rights in our state.
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The Atlantic has long been known as an ideas-driven magazine. Now we’re bringing that same ethos to audio. Like the magazine, the show will “road test” the big ideas that both drive the news and shape our culture. Through conversations—and sometimes sharp debates—with the most insightful thinkers and writers on topics of the day, Radio Atlantic will complicate overly simplistic views. It will cut through the noise with clarifying, personal narratives. It will, hopefully, help listeners make ...
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Tired of national news that doesn't feel relevant to your community? Tune into The Michigan Advocate, hosted by dedicated human rights champion Joanna Whaley, for essential stories about justice and civil liberties in the Great Lakes State. Joanna provides a critical look at local human rights struggles and triumphs, revealing how major national policies and legal decisions regarding voting rights, environmental justice, and workers' rights directly impact Michigan’s neighborhoods and commun ...
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Bay Area attorney Jeff Hayden talks with experts on various legal topics, with listener participation: (415) 841-4134.
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Find out how technology is reshaping our lives every day and explore the new powers of governments and companies.
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The Latino Vote Podcast brings together the most sophisticated Latino voices in the country to provide you with insightful, accurate, unbiased, and timely information relating to the voting patterns and inclinations of the Nation’s Hispanics. Mike Madrid, a brilliant GOP strategist who has worked for several U.S. presidents, and who is also the founder of the 2020 “game-changing” Lincoln Project, and Chuck Rocha, the senior strategist of the Bernie Sanders Campaign and the most impactful pol ...
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Vote With Power podcast Save your freedom through a hybid form of democracy to save Americans Freedom
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Americans are suffering due to problems not being solved and the death of democracy due to politics. Find out what you can do about it. Within these podcast you can find out about is a new hybrid form of democracy and a civil liberties movement.
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Get the facts, without the spin. UNBIASED offers a clear, impartial recap of US news, including politics, elections, legal news, and more. Hosted by lawyer Jordan Berman, each episode provides a recap of current political events plus breakdowns of complex concepts—like constitutional rights, recent Supreme Court rulings, and new legislation—in an easy-to-understand way. No personal opinions, just the facts you need to stay informed on the daily news that matters. If you miss how journalism u ...
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Lara Trump talks with celebrities, politicians, and other Americans with a story to tell. www.TheRightView.com
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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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Host Amanda Lee McCarty (she/they) decodes and demystifies the fashion and retail industries, and takes on topics like consumerism, workers rights, personal style, and why fashion is a case study in capitalism gone awry. Your money is as powerful as your vote! "If you wear clothes, you need to listen to Clotheshorse." --Elise "If you are human and live in the world, you need to listen to Clotheshorse." --Individually Wrapped
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Battleground Wisconsin is Citizen Action of Wisconsin’s weekly podcast that features the latest political news from the front lines in the embattled state of Wisconsin. The show features: · Robert Kraig, Executive Director, Citizen Action of Wisconsin · Matt Brusky, Deputy Director, Citizen Action of Wisconsin . Claire Zautke, Health Care for All Director
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NYC NOW is a feed of the most up-to-date local news from across New York City and the region. With three updates a day, every weekday, you'll get breaking news, top headlines, and in-depth coverage. It’s all the news you need to know right now to make New York work for you.
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Clearer Thinking is a podcast about ideas that truly matter. If you enjoy learning about powerful, practical concepts and frameworks, wish you had more deep, intellectual conversations in your life, or are looking for non-BS self-improvement, then we think you'll love this podcast! Each week we invite a brilliant guest to bring four important ideas to discuss for an in-depth conversation. Topics include psychology, society, behavior change, philosophy, science, artificial intelligence, math, ...
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We’re back for Season Four – and so are Georgie and GiGi – for more fun adventures! And Georgie and GiGi are now second graders! So this season is geared towards kiddos—and, of course, their parents. And just as they did last season, Georgie and GiGi will come face to face with accomplished women both past and present – Shirley Chisholm, Fannie Lou Hamer, and our very own CLEO – from whom they’ll learn important lessons in Civil Rights and Voting Rights. So, buckle your seatbelts, kiddos, be ...
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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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Africa News Tonight is a lively news magazine featuring VOA correspondent reports, interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs and human rights activists. News feature stories look at science and technology, environmental issues, humanitarian topics and the African diaspora.
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The “Um, Sir” Podcast, where Emily in Everett and her neighbor Samie attempt to defend democracy here in Washington while popping egos and deflating arrogance in a dude’s domain. They talk about pop culture, politics, and how the two collide and affect you. Join them for candid conversation, nervous laughter, and bad words as they offer solutions for crushing your imposter syndrome and putting your money where your mouth is. They don’t know all the answers, but they'll give you the feedback ...
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A conservative podcast talking about political activity weekly.
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Three absolute geniuses (Joseph, Jordan, and Danny) have decided there’s too much disagreement online. Rather than acquiesce to the will of the masses, they decided it was time to enforce the Will of the Councel. We talk about disagreements online and vote who’s in the right. All judgments are final.
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Throughline is a time machine. Each episode, we travel beyond the headlines to answer the question, "How did we get here?" We use sound and stories to bring history to life and put you into the middle of it. From ancient civilizations to forgotten figures, we take you directly to the moments that shaped our world. Throughline is hosted by Peabody Award-winning journalists Rund Abdelfatah and Ramtin Arablouei. Subscribe to Throughline+. You'll be supporting the history-reframing, perspective- ...
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Being Well Informed discusses trending topics such as police reform, book banning intensified, the Emmett Till Alert App, new and upcoming authors, the Anne Arundel County NAACP Greenbook, judicial reform, long term care insurance, cryptocurrency scams, Maryland Lynching Memorial Project, Education in a Pandemic, and much more. The program, hosted by Claudia Barber, is designed to educate the audience on these trending topics.
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The trials of women throughout history have been marked by enduring challenges related to gender inequality, societal expectations, and limited opportunities. Women have often had to navigate systems of oppression, from fighting for basic rights such as the ability to vote and receive education to battling against cultural norms that confine them to traditional roles. Despite making significant strides toward equality, many women still face issues like discrimination in the workplace, gender ...
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On Mondays, Jon Stewart hosts The Daily Show, but on Thursdays, he's back in your ears with The Weekly Show -- a podcast featuring in-depth conversations with a range of special guests. From experts and advocates, to stakeholders and thought leaders, we discuss the challenges, changes, and ideas that are shaping our world.
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A Podcast for your queer stories, questions & advice you wish your younger self had or you need right now. Hosted by Alena Papayanis and Produced by Lauren Hogarth
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NPR's Up First is the news you need to start your day. The three biggest stories of the day, with reporting and analysis from NPR News — in 10 minutes. Available weekdays at 6:30 a.m. ET, with hosts Leila Fadel, Steve Inskeep, Michel Martin and A Martinez. Also available on Saturdays at 9 a.m. ET, with Ayesha Rascoe and Scott Simon. On Sundays, hear a longer exploration behind the headlines with Ayesha Rascoe on "The Sunday Story," available by 8 a.m. ET. Subscribe and listen, then support y ...
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RFI goes behind-the-scenes of one of the week's major stories.
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Politics explained in the eyes of dumb teenagers. Some facts might be right, but who knows we don't double-check that. But you can bet your ass that you'll be entertained Instagram: @realtooyoungtovote Gmail: [email protected]
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Strict Scrutiny is a podcast about the United States Supreme Court and the legal culture that surrounds it. Hosted by three badass constitutional law professors-- Leah Litman, Kate Shaw, and Melissa Murray-- Strict Scrutiny provides in-depth, accessible, and irreverent analysis of the Supreme Court and its cases, culture, and personalities. Each week, Leah, Kate, and Melissa break down the latest headlines and biggest legal questions facing our country, emphasizing what it all means for our ...
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The 2024 election is just around the corner, and the stakes are high for reproductive justice. From abortion ballot measures in Arizona and Florida, to flipping state legislatures, we’ll explore the future of reproductive freedom and what it means for our democracy. In Season Two of The Defenders, host Gloria Riviera talks to activists, organizers, and experts to equip you with everything you need to defend abortion rights at the polls. This series is supported by Charles and Lynn Schusterma ...
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Citations Needed is a podcast about the intersection of media, PR, and power, hosted by Nima Shirazi and Adam Johnson.
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“Buried Truths” acknowledges and unearths still-relevant stories of injustice, racism, and resistance in the American South. We can’t change our history, but we can let it guide us to understanding. The podcast is hosted by journalist, professor, and Pulitzer-prize-winning author Hank Klibanoff.
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Catch up on today’s top stories, with insight and analysis from Times reporters all over the world. From the team that brought you "The Daily." Listen every weekday morning. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.
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Marsha P. Johnson is THE icon of the LGBTQ+ movement and one of the mothers of the fight for trans rights. Today, you can buy T-shirts emblazoned with her face or walk through a park named in her honor. This season on Afterlives, we hear from Marsha in her own words. Afterlives is a documentary podcast series about trans lives we’ve lost and the ways their stories have reshaped our world. Host Raquel Willis brings Marsha’s story to life through rare archival interviews and intimate conversat ...
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One of the challenges in the study of American history includes SOURCES. Each episode is an informative guest interview with Joseph Simmons, the host of the podcast, and author of the new book “Just Buy My Vote”: African American Voting Rights and the Chicago Condition. We’ll publish enlightening Interviews about American History & Voting Rights.
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Join Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, and Willie Geist, for in-depth and informed discussions that help drive the day's political conversation. Top newsmakers, Washington insiders, journalists, and cultural influencers, come together on Morning Joe for unparalleled insight and analysis around the day's biggest stories.
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THE GREAT BATTLEFIELD PODCAST - A PODCAST ABOUT THE PROGRESSIVE RESISTANCE A great political battle is being fought right now for the soul of our country.
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A show about the law and the nine Supreme Court justices who interpret it for the rest of America. Want more Amicus? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes with exclusive legal analysis. Plus, you’ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Amicus show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/amicusplus to get access wherever you listen.
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There is a well organized and well funded effort to gut the Bill of Rights in this country and in the age of Trump, secular people seem to taking it on the chin more often. Secular Left is meant to be the light in the fog of Christian Nationalism supporting the idea that toxic religious belief is the root of most social justice issues today.
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Political powerhouses Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson and Harriet Harman unite to unravel the spin and explain what’s really going on in Westminster and beyond. Every episode, they will examine politicians, what they stand for, what they say and what they might really mean. They will work out which politicians are coming out on top and who is having an Electoral Dysfunction. WhatsApp - 07934 200444
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Women in Utah started voting way back in 1870 as part of a grassroots uprising that was both unique and radical. The story of how Utah women became the first to vote in America begins with polygamy and ends long after the Nineteenth Amendment guaranteed American women the freedom to vote. Host Dianna Douglas narrates a long-forgotten history.
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VWP podcast 203 It is the time for the right New Year's Resolution
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In thi episode I explain why most new year's resolutions never happen. I explain a unique resolution that thousands of Americans will use this year. How you can have a wonderful future life with no cost and only 2 hours per month. Join us at http://Votewithpower.orgBy Denny Bowersox
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Using Other People’s Money to Buy Votes – The Minnesota Somali Scandal Explained
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In this episode, Lara Trump sits down with John Hinderaker of Power Line Blog for an in-depth look at the Minnesota Somali fraud scandal. John explains why the fraud has been widely known in Minnesota for years, how state officials ignored it, and why he believes the real numbers could reach into the billions. The discussion explores how political …
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UltraProcessed Foods, Crisis Averted, Votes
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David Chiu, City Attorney for the City and County of San Francisco will discuss new restrictions on homeless funding and ultra processed foods. Brent Turnerwill tell us about unrest Shasta County.By Jeff Hayden
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In November, Bodega Paradise, an X rated bar in East Harlem, had its liquor license revoked and was forced to shut down. WNYC producer Iru Ekpunobi walks us through what happened, based on reporting by Charles Lane, and explains how New York City defines adult entertainment and enforces those rules.By WNYC
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Africa News Tonight is a lively news magazine show featuring VOA correspondent reports, interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs and human rights activists. News feature stories look at science and technology, environmental issues, humanitarian topics, and the African diaspora.By VOA Africa
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Bridging the Gap: Charles Redding on Global Solutions for Assistive Technology
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Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/a1gYqQ1iWpg This episode of Disability Deep Dive features a conversation with Charles Redding, Executive Director of Wheels for Humanity and the leader of CLASP (Consolidating Logistics for Assistive Technology for Supply Provision). They discuss shifting from charity to sustainable systems for d…
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In July, we published a series of stories about San Francisco’s attempt to address a crisis unfolding on the city’s streets. We followed Evan, who had been homeless for years, as he sought an escape from the addiction that was threatening his life. Four months later, we check in on how he’s doing. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when yo…
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Infertility and Silence is a first-person narrative of a Middle Eastern woman living in Amman as her inability to conceive is quietly transformed from a medical reality into a moral failure. The story follows her daily life as silence becomes both a shield and a weapon—used by family, tradition, and marriage to manage discomfort rather than truth. …
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Healthcare Subsides Expire, Trump and Minnesota, Mamdani Takes Office In NYC
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Health insurance costs jump for millions after pandemic-era Affordable Care Act subsidies expired overnight. The Trump administration freezes child care funding nationwide after targeting Minnesota over unproven fraud claims tied to Somali-run day care centers. And New York City’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is sworn in at midnight as he prepares to…
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Winter Book Club: Octavia Butler’s Visionary Fiction
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Octavia Butler gave us a new kind of science fiction: not only as one of the first writers to use history to talk about the future, and not only as one of the first Black women to do it, but by sending, along with her warnings, a message of hope, survival, persistence, and repair. To access bonus episodes and listen to Throughline sponsor-free, sub…
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I’m taking questions from friends and …. Not friends from across the internet. In the final show of 2025, Lara Trump answers questions from listeners in a special year-end episode of The Right View. Lara shares Trump family New Year’s traditions, what she received from Eric for Christmas, and why she believes Democrats might perform better in 2026 …
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Nick Clegg on Brexit regret and what Britain does next | 10 Years of Brexit Part 2
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This is the second episode of our two-part New Year special. As Britain approaches 10 years since the Brexit referendum, Beth Rigby sits down with former Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg to ask what really went wrong, and why the consequences have been far worse than predicted. From the failures of the Remain campaign to the rise of grievance polit…
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The vote that fractured politics | 10 Years of Brexit Part 1
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This is the first episode of our two-part New Year special. Ten years on from the referendum that rewired British politics, Beth, Ruth and Harriet are joined by one of the architects of Brexit, Michael Gove, to rewind through some of the biggest moments. From David Cameron's surprise 2015 decision to take a gamble and call the referendum, to the br…
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The Emotional Cost of Always Being Needed
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The Emotional Cost of Always Being Needed is a first-person account of a Latina woman whose role as the reliable one quietly consumes her life. What begins as love and responsibility turns into expectation, silence, and emotional leverage. Through everyday moments—phone calls, paperwork, small favors—the story reveals how devotion becomes obligatio…
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Drones started spotting sharks off New York City beaches this summer, leading to multiple closures. We take a look back at Janae’s conversations with WNYC’s Liam Quigley and marine biologist Hans Walters about what the sightings really mean.By WNYC
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Leadership, Training and Fellowships with Amy Pritchard
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Amy Pritchard returns to The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about what she's been up to at GAIN Power, leadership development, staffing pipelines and political consulting, including direct mail. And she has a health update.By Nathaniel G. Pearlman
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Improving your skill of emotional regulation (with Shireen Rizvi)
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Read the full transcript here. How can we distinguish “real CBT” from supportive talk - does it include homework, clear goals, or a manualized plan? When therapy “doesn’t work,” is it the modality, the match, or weak training? Are common factors enough once symptoms disrupt daily life? Why does fragmented care push patients to choose meds or therap…
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Africa News Tonight is a lively news magazine show featuring VOA correspondent reports, interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs and human rights activists. News feature stories look at science and technology, environmental issues, humanitarian topics, and the African diaspora.By VOA Africa
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U.S. Strikes Inside Venezuela, Iran Protests, Flu Cases Surge
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President Trump confirms the first known U.S. strike inside Venezuela, saying it targets drug trafficking as critics warn it risks escalation. Iranian authorities shut down cities and security forces move in to contain growing protests as anger over inflation and sanctions boils over. And the flu is spreading fast across the U.S., with a new strain…
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The Pressure Cooker Household is a first-person account of a young East Asian woman raised in a home where love is measured through performance. From childhood through adulthood, she lives under constant academic and behavioral scrutiny, learning to equate worth with results and silence with safety. The story follows how discipline replaces comfort…
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How Russia Is Brutalizing Its Own Soldiers, and More Than 5 Million Pages of Epstein Files
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Plus, the viral video that got the White House’s attention. Here’s what we’re covering: How Russia’s War Machine Brutalizes and Exploits Its Own Soldiers by Paul Sonne, Anton Troianovski, Milana Mazaeva, Nataliya Vasilyeva and Alina Lobzina Justice Dept. Now Said to Be Reviewing 5.2 Million Pages of Epstein Files by Devlin Barrett Health Dept. Paus…
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Special Episode - What If Trump Accepted His Loss In 2020? + What If Trump Won In 2020?
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In this special episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck continues his “What If” series, an exploration of how small decisions and turning points can radically reshape American history. Using the razor-thin 2000 election as a starting point, Chuck explains why counterfactuals are a powerful way to understand how we got here—and how different choices mi…
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Um, Civics: FIFA 2026 and the Politics Behind the Pitch
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Emily is joined by Washington State Rep. Julio Cortes for an Um, Civics crash course on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, what it means for Everett and Washington State, and how government actually prepares for global events. They also dig into banning masked law enforcement interactions, protecting immigrant families, fixing Washington’s upside-down tax co…
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On this episode of The Right View, Lara Trump reacts to some of the wildest moments from the left this week, including Hunter Biden suddenly calling for immigration enforcement, a disturbing violent attack on an elderly woman by a repeat offender in Seattle, and CNN’s claim that entering the country illegally isn’t actually illegal. Later in the sh…
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A Columbia University student was suspended after creating an AI-powered job interview tool. Janae talks with WNYC’s Ryan Kailaith about why the app sparked such strong reactions and how common AI use has become on campuses.By WNYC
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Dennis Prager's Attack On Secularism Is Christian Nationalist Smear Campaign
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We look into a video series featuring conservative commentator Dennis Prager titled "The Consequences of Secularism." We take a critical look at Prager's claims, which often rely on misleading language and emotional rhetoric, aiming to push his agenda against secularism - which he doesn't define. Throughout the episode, we dissect the implications …
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Africa News Tonight is a lively news magazine show featuring VOA correspondent reports, interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs and human rights activists. News feature stories look at science and technology, environmental issues, humanitarian topics, and the African diaspora.By VOA Africa
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The Case for Volunteering as a Cure for Loneliness
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Why are fewer Americans volunteering—and why does it matter?Michael digs into new data showing a long-term decline in volunteerism, echoing warnings first raised by Robert Putnam in Bowling Alone. Joined by Wall Street Journal opinion editor Mary Julia Koch, Michael explores how civic engagement has shifted toward episodic, virtual, and performativ…
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Trump and Netanyahu united on the future of Gaza
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Trump and Netanyahu united on the future of Gaza To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By MS NOW
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In Loving a Man Who Won’t Heal, a woman slowly realizes that what she calls love has become full-time emotional caretaking. Told entirely in her own voice, the story follows her as she organizes her life around a man’s pain, believing her presence might keep him from falling apart. As his healing stalls, her world grows smaller, quieter, and heavie…
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C.I.A. Strikes Inside Venezuela, and U.S. Tells U.N. Agencies to ‘Adapt, Shrink or Die’
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Plus, the mountain climbing brothers trying to rewrite the world's maps. Here’s what we’re covering: C.I.A. Conducted Drone Strike on Port in Venezuela by Julian E. Barnes and Tyler Pager U.S. Kills 2 in Strike in Pacific, as Trump Pressures Venezuela by Eric Schmitt Russia Threatens to Toughen Its Stance on Ending the War in Ukraine by Neil MacFar…
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Trump Pushes Hamas Disarmament, Ukraine Peace Talks, A Year Of DOGE
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President Trump doubles down on demanding Hamas disarm after meeting with Israel’s prime minister, and warned Iran not to rebuild its nuclear program. Ukraine’s president presses the White House for decades-long U.S. security guarantees as part of a proposed peace deal with Russia. And a year after DOGE’s push to shrink government, agencies are sma…
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As a kid, Ramtin fell in love with Frank Herbert's 1965 epic sci-fi novel, Dune. Today, he joins NPR's Books We’ve Loved crew, Andrew Limbong and B.A. Parker, to make the case for why he thinks you'll love it too. To access bonus episodes and listen to Throughline sponsor-free, subscribe to Throughline+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/through…
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The Mother-Daughter Wound is a first-person emotional account of a Latina woman navigating the quiet, suffocating bond between love and obligation. Told entirely from inside her lived experience, the story traces how devotion to her mother becomes a daily erosion of self—through silence, expectation, and guilt disguised as care. As boundaries are t…
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A woman recounts the quiet unraveling of her divorce as it shifts from separation into something colder and more strategic. What begins as routine communication turns into a calculated struggle for control, played out through emails, schedules, forms, and silence. Told entirely in her own voice, this episode traces how power moves through systems, …
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Best of 2025: The End of Late Night Television
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A look back at CBS’s decision to end The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in 2026. Janae talks with New York Times comedy critic Jason Zinoman about what led to the cancellation, what it says about the state of late-night TV, and how changing audiences and media habits are reshaping comedy.By WNYC
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Financial Abuse: The Control You Never Saw Coming
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Financial Abuse: The Control You Never Saw Coming examines how money is used as a tool of power inside Caribbean households and diaspora families. The episode traces how post slavery survival systems, informal economies, and cultural expectations quietly turn financial support into control. Through a grounded documentary lens, it exposes how access…
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This episode examines why pregnancy has become a source of fear for many women in the modern era. It traces how rising maternal risk, uneven medical response, and cultural silence intersect to reshape how pregnancy is perceived before it even begins. The story moves from private calculation to institutional failure, then into the myths that normali…
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The Hidden Epidemic of Loneliness in Women
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This episode examines the hidden epidemic of loneliness in women, not as a personal failing, but as a social condition shaped by expectation, emotional labor, and silence. It exposes how busy lives, caregiving roles, and constant availability can mask deep emotional isolation. Through a cultural and identity lens, the story traces how women are tau…
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This episode examines the hidden psychological cost of influencer culture on women. It traces how curated images, algorithmic rewards, and constant comparison quietly reshape self worth, identity, and daily life. Rather than focusing on individuals, the story exposes a system that profits from insecurity while framing harm as personal failure. Thro…
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The Deadly Weight of Expectations examines how cultural ideas of strength, perfection, and sacrifice shape women’s lives across Caribbean communities and the diaspora. From early childhood lessons about silence and respectability to the pressures of marriage, motherhood, faith, and migration, the episode traces how endurance becomes a requirement r…
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Caribbean Childhood Trauma Women Carry Into Adulthood
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This episode examines the quiet childhood experiences many Caribbean women carry into adulthood and the systems that shaped them. It explores how silence was taught as discipline, endurance was praised as virtue, and harm was often reframed as love or preparation. Through a cultural and historical lens, the story traces how family structure, religi…
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Betrayed by Your Own Body is a documentary episode that examines how women live with fibroids, endometriosis, and polycystic ovary syndrome while being taught to treat pain as normal. The story follows the slow buildup of suffering, from early symptoms dismissed as routine to years of delayed diagnosis and emotional exhaustion. It exposes how cultu…
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“You Too Independent” When Success Becomes a Threat
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“You Too Independent” examines how Caribbean history shaped modern gender tension, where female ambition is often treated as a threat rather than a strength. Grounded in post-slavery survival systems, the episode traces how men were taught to measure worth through provision while women were trained to adapt at all costs. As education and economic r…
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Africa News Tonight: Namibia voting goes into third day, Biden heads to Angola, EAC celebrates its 25th anniversary - December 29, 2025
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Namibians returned to vote today in 36 re-opened polling stations, two days after the country’s election was marred by technical problems. U.S. President Joe Biden visits Angola next week, after his administration has forged close economic ties with the oil-rich southern African country. Celebrations are under way to mark the 25th anniversary of th…
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Training the Next Generation of Organizers with Chris Torres
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Chris Torres joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his career in politics and his role as Executive Director at Leadership for Democracy and Social Justice, where they're building power with the next generation of leaders.By Nathaniel G. Pearlman
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If You Trust Your Phone With Your Money, Why Not Your Vote?
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Can you really trust your smartphone to cast a secure vote?Michael Smerconish talks with venture capitalist and political strategist Bradley Tusk about a groundbreaking experiment in mobile voting, launching in Anchorage, Alaska. As smartphones already manage our money, medical records, and identities, Tusk argues it’s time they handle our ballots …
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Trump hosts Zelenskyy for talks in Florida
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Trump hosts Zelenskyy for talks in Florida To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By MS NOW
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Zelensky and Netanyahu Go to Mar-a-Lago, and Student Loan Borrowers Face New Reality
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Plus, food trends coming in 2026. Here’s what we’re covering: Trump and Zelensky Meet to Iron Out Peace Plan, but Deal Remains Elusive by Aishvarya Kavi and Katie Rogers With Critical Decisions Ahead, Netanyahu Faces Mounting Pressure by David M. Halbfinger Trump Says the U.S. Struck a ‘Big Facility’ in Campaign Against Venezuela by Tyler Pager and…
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Trump Zelensky Meeting, Netanyahu Mar-a-Lago Meeting, Rough Year For Poverty Aid
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President Trump and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy signal momentum on peace talks, but fighting continues and key disputes remain. Israel’s prime minister is in Mar-a-Lago today as pressure mounts over Gaza, Iran, and what comes next in Trump's ceasefire deal. And anti-poverty groups warn funding chaos is forcing cuts just as more Americans need hel…
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