Best Ian Woolf Podcasts (2025)

President Trump left Washington and the government shutdown behind Sunday for the Middle East to highlight a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas that includes the anticipated release of Israeli hostages and thousands of detained Palestinians. This as desperate Palestinians await more aid in Gaza. Anshel Pfeffer of The Economist joins John …

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2025 Bathurst Winner Matt Payne on all or nothing play | "This might be my only shot..." 10:51

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News Wrap: Government shutdown reaches 12th day amid congressional impasse 2:42

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In our news wrap Sunday, Republicans and Democrats are at a stalemate on the 12th day of a government shutdown, Russia attacked Ukraine's power grid overnight as part of its ongoing campaign to cripple the energy infrastructure before winter, four people are dead and at least 20 injured after a mass shooting in South Carolina and strong nor'easter …

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Minnesota farmers struggle to stay afloat as China boycotts U.S. soybeans 6:42

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Farm bankruptcies were already on the rise when President Trump's trade war added to the financial pressures on America's soybean farmers. Now, the world’s largest soybean consumer, China, has stopped buying American beans in a retaliatory move against the Trump administration. Megan Thompson visited two Minnesota farmers to hear what's on their mi…

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Documentary argues George Orwell’s greatest fears are materializing 8:28

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George Orwell's writings warning of the dangers of totalitarian and authoritarian states gave the English language the term "Orwellian." A new documentary called "Orwell: 2+2=5” argues that Orwell's greatest fears are coming true. William Brangham talked with director Raoul Peck about his new film, which is in theaters nationwide. PBS News is suppo…

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Documentary argues George Orwell’s greatest fears are materializing 8:28

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George Orwell's writings warning of the dangers of totalitarian and authoritarian states gave the English language the term "Orwellian." A new documentary called "Orwell: 2+2=5” argues that Orwell's greatest fears are coming true. William Brangham talked with director Raoul Peck about his new film, which is in theaters nationwide. PBS News is suppo…

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Corey and Heals Hour 1 13/10/25 | Bathurst Recap | Sports Update | Heavy Duty Moments 40:34

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Corey and Heals in the last 24 hours as Matt Payne wins Bathurst 17:17

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News Wrap: Trump orders Pentagon to use ‘all available funds’ to pay troops amid shutdown 1:25

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In our news wrap Saturday, Trump directed the Defense Department to ensure U.S. troops are paid on time as the government shutdown continues, authorities said there are no survivors from Friday’s blast that leveled a Tennessee explosives plant, and actor and producer Diane Keaton died at age 79. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newsho…

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Relief organizations ready to surge aid to Gaza as ceasefire takes hold 6:36

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There’s relief in both Israel and Gaza as the pause in fighting appears to be holding. As Israeli forces pull back in Gaza, humanitarian organizations prepare to move in to increase the flow of desperately needed aid. Before the ceasefire took hold, Nick Schifrin spoke with Antoine Renard, the World Food Program’s director for the Palestinian terri…

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A look at the latest advances in breast cancer prevention and treatment 6:28

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For the past 40 years, pink ribbons have sprouted every October as the symbol of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To take stock of the latest in breast cancer research and the experience of patients, Ali Rogin speaks with Dr. Arif Kamal, the American Cancer Society’s chief patient officer, and Kristen Dahlgren, founder of the Cancer Vaccine Coalition…

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Author and humanitarian Mitch Albom on love, hope and second chances 9:15

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Mitch Albom is a sports writer turned author turned benefactor who puts love and hope at the center of nearly everything he does. For our Weekend Spotlight series, John Yang meets up with Albom to talk about his latest book, his writing process and giving back. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. …

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Author and humanitarian Mitch Albom on love, hope and second chances 9:15

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Mitch Albom is a sports writer turned author turned benefactor who puts love and hope at the center of nearly everything he does. For our Weekend Spotlight series, John Yang meets up with Albom to talk about his latest book, his writing process and giving back. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. …

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Displaced Gazans begin returning to shattered communities as ceasefire takes effect 6:06

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For the first time in more than six months, the guns have gone silent in Gaza. Palestinians and Israelis are saying tonight they hope this ceasefire will prove to be the end of the war. Palestinians used the respite from relentless bombing to start picking up the pieces. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour…

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Trump White House orders more federal layoffs amid shutdown 3:05

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As the federal government shutdown heads into its second weekend, the Trump administration has begun what it calls “substantial” layoffs of federal workers. President Trump and his team had suggested this would be coming, but it was Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought who made it official. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjar…

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Trump showing ‘no interest’ in negotiating to end shutdown, Jeffries says 7:42

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As the government shutdown continues and the Trump administration begins mass layoffs, Geoff Bennett spoke with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries for reaction from the Democrats. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacyBy PBS News

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Unlikely alliance builds cleaner geothermal energy network in Massachusetts community 8:04

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An unlikely partnership between a utility company and climate activists managed to convert a community to geothermal heating and cooling. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien reports on this project for our energy and climate series, Tipping Point. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…

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Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s focus on reaching the Gaza peace deal 11:10

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New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart of MSNBC join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump celebrating the Gaza peace deal while targeting political enemies at home and the government shutdown entering its second weekend. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. H…

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Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter reunite on stage in Broadway’s ‘Waiting for Godot’ 8:15

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It's a classic of theater that continues to be taken on by top actors and still resonates with audiences. “Waiting for Godot” mixes despair and comedy to raise questions about the meaning of life. Now, Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, two actors who are great friends, are doing their waiting on Broadway. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown has the…

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Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter reunite on stage in Broadway’s ‘Waiting for Godot’ 8:15

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It's a classic of theater that continues to be taken on by top actors and still resonates with audiences. “Waiting for Godot” mixes despair and comedy to raise questions about the meaning of life. Now, Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, two actors who are great friends, are doing their waiting on Broadway. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown has the…

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FULL SHOW PODCAST (10/10/25) - Mark Skaife | Robert Craddock | Hidden Talents and more 1:55:29

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Gazans and Israelis celebrate ceasefire deal with hopes for lasting peace 7:37

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Israel and Hamas signed the agreement President Trump proposed to pause their devastating two-year war in Gaza. Under the terms, Hamas will release all 20 living hostages in the coming days in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, while the Israeli military will begin pulling back, but stay inside Gaza. As Nick Schifrin reports, uncertainty remains a…

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‘Hamas cannot remain’ in Gaza for this plan to work, Israeli ambassador to U.S. says 7:49

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As Israel and Hamas work to implement the first phase of the ceasefire deal, Geoff Bennett spoke with Israel's ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, about what changed to make this agreement acceptable today when it wasn’t previously. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

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Mideast expert analyzes Gaza peace deal and what comes next for the region 6:51

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For another perspective on the Israel and Hamas peace deal, Amna Nawaz spoke with Mouin Rabbani. He is a former United Nations official and non-resident senior fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs. He’s also co-editor of Jadaliyya, an online publication that focuses on the Middle East. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/n…