Best Push Square Podcasts (2026)

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Week in politics: Minneapolis ICE shooting and congressional Republicans defect 31:09

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This week, a fatal shooting by an immigration enforcement officer in Minneapolis inflamed tensions. Meanwhile in Washington, congressional Republicans bucked President Trump and their party leaders. We discuss what to make of it all. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional correspondent Claudia Grisales, Minnesota…

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What does President Trump plan to do with Venezuela’s oil? 17:43

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President Trump says he plans to control revenue from the sale of up to 50 million barrels of Venezuela's oil. We discuss Trump’s short- and long-term goals for Venezuelan oil, and how feasible they are. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and business correspondent Camila Domonoske…

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Keith's Feats, The West Kerry Life, The Irishman - 08/01/26 36:20

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The reigning champions V the champions-in-waiting... Slot's defence of the PL title, and maybe his job, could end tonight and we will, of course, dedicate tomorrow’s World Service pod to this clash. Plus there's Keith's feats with Brentford, Kelleher's form in goal, the managerial situation at Man Utd, Arsenal-cup-drinking Thomas Frank, the NFL pla…

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Supreme Court poised to rule on tariffs, birthright citizenship and more 20:20

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The Supreme Court is expected to rule this year on major issues ranging from President Trump’s tariff policies to birthright citizenship and the Voting Rights Act. We discuss some of the cases and how they could change the political landscape. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, justice correspondent Carrie Johnson, and sen…

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Jan. 6, 2021: Five Years Later 33:34

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Five years ago, a mob attacked the United States Capitol as lawmakers were working to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election. NPR's investigations team has been cataloging and maintaining an archive of documents, videos & court testimony related to the insurrection. We take a look at the aftermath of the events, including how Preside…

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#270 - Too Late To Say Sorry? 46:45

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Is it too late to say sorry? This week we have an emotional confrontation but not before Jo and Des chat about Daddy issues, marriage proposals, who really hold the power in a relationship and more! 0:00 Intro 0:55 Resolutions 3:50 Say No To Proposals 7:26 On Who’s Terms? 11:16 Family Photo Redemption 15:55 Family Disappointment 18:46 Born Again 21…

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How Do Trump’s Actions In Venezuela Square With MAGA And ‘America First’? 16:51

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President Trump campaigned on promises to put “America First,” and to oppose regime change and nation building. We discuss whether those promises align with the United States’ military actions in Venezuela over the weekend. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson, and senior …

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Ep 3443: Littler Turns Heel, Ulster Show The Way, Frawley Goes West, Escort Love - 05/01/26 47:26

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At 18 years of age two time world darts champ Luke Littler has no more worlds to conquer, so now gets his kicks from turning heel. Eoin goes through his wrestling archives while Ken frets about the future of the sport. Leinster won three from three in the Christmas interpros but Ulster are the story this week after a stylish 28-3 win over Munster a…

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Ep 3442: Goodnight Sweet Prince - 05/01/26 1:19:58

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Goodbye Ruben. We are sorry to see you go. You were good to us. We wish you well. We discuss why so many fanbases currently seem to hate their manager/coach - with happy exceptions like Arsenal, and Brentford, whose four goals against Everton amounted to a symphony of the head coach's craft. Mark Critchley and Lars Sivertsen join us to talk about h…

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Trump Says The U.S. Will 'Run' Venezuela After Capturing Maduro 17:14

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Overnight, the U.S. military launched strikes on Venezuela and captured its president, Nicolás Maduro. We discuss President Trump's announcement that the United States will run Venezuela’s government "until such time as a proper transition can take place," as well as the criminal charges Maduro faces in New York. This episode: political corresponde…

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U.S. foreign aid changed in 2025 – and it was felt around the world 11:15

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On the night of his inauguration, President Trump signed an executive order that froze almost all international assistance. What followed was the termination of billions of dollars in aid programs — and the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development. Now, the future of U.S. foreign assistance looks very different. Our friends at C…

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Welcome to the NPR Washington Desk 15:57

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Happy New Year! In this special episode, the Politics Podcast team is inviting you into our office to hear from reporters as they reflect on the year we’ve had, and look forward to the year in politics ahead. This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, congressional correspondent Barbara Sprunt, White House correspondents Danielle Kurtzlebe…

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The Annual Can't Let It Go Year End Extravaganza 27:14

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We look back on some of the highlights from 2025 we can't stop thinking about, politics or otherwise. This episode: voting correspondents Miles Parks & Ashley Lopez, White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, political reporter Elena Moore, senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro, senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and…

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Year In Review: The Impact Of Project 2025 14:02

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As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was in different political areas. Today, we look at how Project 2025, a document published by the Heritage Foundation to outline policy objectives in a Republican administration taking office in 2025, has influenced the Trump administration's approach to governance…

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Ep 3440: Charlie O’Leary Irish Football Legend - 30/12/25 53:10

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Charlie O’Leary, a former Republic Of Ireland kit-man under big Jack and all round Irish football legend, was our Second Captains Hero of 2025; he was even in the Gaiety to take a victory lap in front of 1300 people in October. But before then, Ken, Eoin and Branno were in his house on Dublin’s northside to talk to him about his incredible 101 year…

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Year In Review: Trump's Immigration Policy 13:42

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As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was in different political areas. Today, we look at how President Trump has reshaped immigration policy during his return to office, and what impacts those changes have had. This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, immigration policy correspondent Ximena…

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Ep 3438: A Christmas Love Fest With Ken And Wilson - 29/12/25 1:01:24

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An annual Second Captains tradition continues today under new branding (RIP Scrooge Cast), as Jonathan Wilson joins Ken to discuss the post-Christmas football. Also touched on today: energy flows, Wilson's inability to take a day off work, the possible impact of AI on the game, Protestantism, whether 'reading' might in fact have been the problem al…

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#269 - Choke Me Out 58:24

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For Deswayne, Tis the Season to be petty. From intimate encounters to hunting down people who have wronged Santa, this episode has it all. So keep your tongue in your mouth as you watch or listen to our final episode for the year 2025. 0:00 Intro 0:55 Petty Christmas 2:35 School Is In Session 4:05 Too Much Tongue 6:38 AI Girlfriend 9:27 Rose Toy 11…

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Year In Review: Trump's Foreign Policy 25:08

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Editor's note: This episode originally aired on December 16, 2025. As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was in different political areas. Today, we explore what President Trump's administration has done in terms of foreign policy, and what might be expected in the coming year. This episode: senior Whi…

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Year In Review: Trump’s Environmental Policy 20:21

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As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was in different political areas. Today, we look at how America’s stance on environmental policy has shifted under the second Trump administration and what the potential impacts could be. This episode: voting correspondent Ashley Lopez, senior White House correspon…

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Year In Review: Trump, Gerrymandering & Redistricting 19:38

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As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was in different political areas. Today, we explore how President Trump pushed Republican-led states to redraw congressional maps with the hope of getting more Republican members of the House of Representatives, and how that led to an escalation of partisan gerryma…

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Year In Review: Trump's Economy 18:57

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As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was in different political areas. Today, we look at President Trump's handling of the economy, including his tariff policy. This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and chief economics correspondent Scott …

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Year In Review: Congress' Successes & Failures 22:36

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As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was in different political areas. Today, we look at what lawmakers were able to get done -- or not -- in 2025, and how that may influence their 2026 agenda. This episode: political correspondent Sarah McCammon, congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh, and senior …

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Ep 3434: Can Villa Keep This Up, Amorim Is For Turning, Pep Not Eternal, Rogers Better Than Bellingham, Jake Paul Nonsense - 22/12/25 1:11:29

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Inside us all are two wolves. Unfortunately for Wolves the football team (despite Matt Doherty's reverse Churchill) it's the wolf that is currently the worst at football in all of Europe. Meanwhile, the Romulus and Remus of Serie A get their teeth into Evan. To talk about Ruben's back four, Villa's rise, Rogers V Bellingham and happy Pep we chat to…

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Roundup: Congress Skips Town Without ACA Vote, Trump Reclassifies Cannabis 20:12

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It was another busy week in Washington. We discuss President Trump’s decision to reclassify cannabis as a schedule 3 drug, a revealing news story about the inner workings of the White House, and Congress’s decision to leave town without voting to extend expiring healthcare subsidies. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, cong…

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Salah's AFCON, A Country For Old Men, Fat Quiz, Ribald KENCALL 24:00

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It was “Super-Friends Of The Show” week this week, between Killian Sundermann coming in for the Second Captains FAT quiz of the year, a chat with US Murph, our first ever festive edition of KENCALL and Oluwashina Okeleji on Salah's AFCON 2025 and Nigeria's legal route to the 2026 FIFA World Cup . We’ve had an amazing year on the podcast this year, …

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Trump Uses Prime-Time Speech To Blame Biden, Immigrants For Economy Woes 18:12

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President Trump used his prime-time speech Wednesday night to blame the country’s ongoing economic challenges on the Biden administration. We discuss what we learned from the speech and whether it is likely to sway Americans who don’t already support Trump. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Danie…

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#268 - Surprise Golden Shower 47:19

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Jo and Des argue over whether or not they would pleasure themselves if they had the ability and if they would have a sugar mama if the opportunity presented itself. They also chat about first dates, dirty talk gone wrong, embarrassing moments in the bedroom and more. 0:00 Intro 0:16 Quan Millz 11:32 First Dates 16:27 Smashing The Homies 17:53 Sugar…

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Americans Give Trump Low Marks On The Economy In New Poll 20:34

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Only 36% of Americans approve of President Trump’s handling of the economy in a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. We discuss what might be driving that discontent and how much Trump’s tariff policies are to blame. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and senior political editor and …