Best Robot Congress Podcasts (2025)

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Sexy Librarian of Congress, Deporting Mannies, Robots Attack! 1:53:14

7d ago1:53:14

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Robots going crazy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyUpIYhzdbQ Main Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XrpDnpUiC6vpsAsceXmzZ?si=t3wxnz99TeiP9kTifz4Tbw Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntiWokePodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@antiwokepodcast8381/featured Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@anti_woke_podcast…

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White Refugees, Kanye, 2nd Amendment, Disney Ironheart, Puff Daddy, 1:09:45

4h ago1:09:45

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Dancing robot: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rcmS4NOrG4k Main Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XrpDnpUiC6vpsAsceXmzZ?si=t3wxnz99TeiP9kTifz4Tbw Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntiWokePodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@antiwokepodcast8381/featured Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@anti_woke_podcast…

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Special Edition: Autism Realities, Research & RFK Jr. Debate 22:01

1d ago22:01

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The rate of autism diagnoses has been rising for years. Recently, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reignited a national conversation by promising to find a cause by September. Today, we’ll hear a powerful personal perspective from an autism advocate about what autism really feels like and why he says political debates miss the point. The…

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Lesser Prairie Chicken May Lose Endangered Species Status 18:28

3d ago18:28

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The lesser prairie chicken was granted endangered species status in 2023. Now the Department of the Interior is moving to revoke those protections. What can this bird known for its flamboyant courtship rituals tell us about the Trump administration’s approach to environmental policy and protections for endangered species? Host Flora Lichtman is joi…

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Militarized Border, Coinbase Hacked & WNBA’s Big Season - Friday, May 16, 2025 13:25

6h ago13:25

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The news to know for Friday, May 16, 2025! We’re talking about a military buildup on the U.S./Mexico border, and another air traffic control outage - this time out West. Also, we’ll tell you about a major step forward in personalized medicine that could one day be used to treat millions of people. Plus, the biggest retailer yet to raise prices beca…

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Tracking The Hidden Dangers Of Fighting Fires 18:30

4d ago18:30

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Firefighting is a career with an inherent cancer risk, but a full understanding of what those risks are has been elusive. An important registry designed to help understand the link between firefighters and cancer was taken offline on April 1 because of federal cuts, then restored six weeks later. Host Flora Lichtman discusses this with firefighter …

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Birthright Citizenship Debate, ‘Chromebook Challenge’ Warning & Celebrity Run Club - Thursday, May 15, 2025 13:16

4d ago13:16

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The news to know for Thursday, May 15, 2025! We’re talking about a key case in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, as President Trump tries to limit judges who rule against him. Also, a couple of tense hearings on Capitol Hill, with top cabinet officials defending their work on immigration and healthcare. Plus, millions of Americans could face more se…

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Identifying New Plants, And The Scientific Secrets Of Superfoods 29:59

5d ago29:59

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What does it take to create and maintain one of the largest repositories of botanical information in the world? For starters, it can mean helicopter-ing into remote nooks of the Amazon, hiking through rough terrain, looking for strange fruits and flowers, and climbing trees to pluck specimens from the branches. Then there’s all the science required…

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Trump’s Mideast Tour, Menendez Brothers Resentenced & AI Upgrades - Wednesday, May 14, 2025 13:28

5d ago13:28

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The news to know for Wednesday, May 14, 2025! We’re talking about President Trump’s high-stakes Middle East trip, and the deals he’s made so far. Also, we have updates in three high-profile court cases involving Sean Diddy Combs, Kim Kardashian, and the Menendez brothers. Plus, Major League Baseball’s historic decision to un-ban some players, what …

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Designing Hyperrealistic Body Parts, From Eyeballs To Placentas 17:34

6d ago17:34

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Medical sculptor Damon Coyle walks around with a Mary Poppins bag of body parts. Fake ones, that is. At the University of Missouri, his lab creates hyperrealistic body parts designed to help medical providers practice for real-world surgeries and procedures. They make things like lifelike arms for practicing blood draws or a set of eyeballs for ocu…

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China Tariff Reset, Extreme Weather & MJ’s New Gig - Tuesday, May 13, 2025 13:04

6d ago13:04

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The news to know for Tuesday, May 13, 2025! We’re talking about a temporary truce between the U.S. and China, but why the trade war isn’t over just yet. Also, an emotional reunion as an American hostage was released ahead of President Trump’s visit to the Middle East, and from heat to fire to floods, we’ll detail the extreme weather risks many Amer…

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The Leap: I Was Considered A Nobody 27:18

7d ago27:18

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Biochemist Kati Karikó spent decades experimenting with mRNA, convinced that she could solve the problems that had kept it from being used as a therapeutic. Her tireless, methodical work was dismissed and she was ridiculed. But that work laid the foundation for the rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines that saved millions of lives, and was recogni…

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Deal with China?, Drug Price Caps & Derby Winner Suspended - Monday, May 12, 2025 13:11

7d ago13:11

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The news to know for Monday, May 12, 2025! We’ll tell you about a possible trade deal with China, while the U.S. helps negotiate the end to several different conflicts. Also, a group of white South Africans is being flown to the U.S., and we’ll tell you why the U.S. granted them refugee status over others. Plus, where outages led to travel troubles…

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Special Edition: New Pope, New Direction? What This Choice Means for the World 17:07

9d ago17:07

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History has been made at the Vatican – a closed-door conclave of cardinals chose the first American pope. Today, we’re taking you inside the secretive process of choosing the Catholic Church’s leader with insights from a theology expert. Plus, we’re discussing the meaning behind this moment and what to expect as Pope Leo XIV takes on one of the mos…

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Cuts To NASA And A Fast-Track For Deep Sea Mining 25:11

10d ago25:11

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Proposed budget cuts for NASA would jeopardize space research. And an executive order could change the political tides for deep sea mining. On May 2, the Trump Administration proposed a 24% budget cut for NASA. It would slash funding for science while setting billions aside for initiatives to send humans to the moon and Mars. New Scientist editor S…

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First American Pope, New Trade Deal & Happy Mother’s Day - Friday, May 9, 2025 12:52

10d ago12:52

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The news to know for Friday, May 9, 2025! We’re talking about the first American-born pope in history, and his first message to the world since taking the helm of the Catholic Church, Also, we have details from President Trump’s first deal with a major trading partner, Plus, we’ll tell you what former President Biden had to say during his first liv…

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How Do Bacteria Talk To Each Other? 23:30

11d ago23:30

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Bacteria have been around for billions of years. Could they have come up with complex behaviors that we just don’t understand yet? Could they have their own language? Their own culture? Their own complex societies playing out right under, and in, our noses? Microbiologist Bonnie Bassler has been studying these questions for more than 30 years. She …

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First Trade Deal?, College Library Protests & New Netflix Design - Thursday, May 8, 2025 12:49

11d ago12:49

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The news to know for Thursday, May 8, 2025! We’re talking about how the Federal Reserve is reacting to an ongoing trade war, as a new deal is expected to be announced today, Also, new protests at Columbia University that put students in a face-off with security, and why President Trump designated today as Victory Day in the U.S., Plus, what we know…

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Functional Fashion From An Artist And A Caterpillar 18:45

12d ago18:45

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A passion for fashion among the “bone collector caterpillar,” who wears a coat of body parts, and an artist who makes fabrics that remember. We inch into the world of extreme outerwear with the newly-discovered “bone collector caterpillar,” which wears a coat of many co…llected body parts. Why, Hanipillar Lecter? Entomologist Dan Rubinoff, who alon…

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India Strikes Pakistan, RIP Energy Star? & Real ID Deadline - Wednesday, May 7, 2025 13:21

12d ago13:21

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The news to know for Wednesday, May 7, 2025! We’re talking about another conflict escalating — this time between two nuclear-armed countries. Also, what the U.S. Supreme Court decided about a ban on transgender troops, and what to know about the process to pick a new pope that begins today. Plus, a new caveat to today’s Real ID deadline at American…

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Ancient Iguanas Floated 5,000 Miles Across The Pacific | A Pregnant Ichthyosaur Fossil 18:58

13d ago18:58

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Millions of years ago, iguanas somehow got from North America to Fiji. Scientists think they made the trip on a raft of fallen vegetation. Also, the marine reptile’s fossilized fetus is cluing paleontologists into the lives of ancient sea creatures. Ancient Iguanas Floated 5,000 Miles Across The Pacific If you picture iguanas, you might imagine the…

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Military Officer Cuts, Money for Migrants & Movie Tariffs - Tuesday, May 6, 2025 13:40

13d ago13:40

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The news to know for Tuesday, May 6, 2025! We’re talking about a plan to cut top generals from the U.S. military, and whether cash will be enough to get undocumented migrants to self-deport. Also, we’ll tell you which American companies are warning their customers about price hikes to offset new tariffs. Plus, what’s causing delays at a major airli…

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Are There Things That We Know We Can’t Know? 18:24

14d ago18:24

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In “Into the Unknown,” an astronomer explores the mysteries of the cosmos and the limits of what science can test. What is time? If the universe is expanding, what is it expanding into? What happened just before the Big Bang? Some of the most head-scratching ideas in physics strain the limits of what science can test. In her book Into the Unknown: …

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Billions in Cuts, Diddy on Trial & Fashion’s Biggest Night - Monday, May 5, 2025 13:43

14d ago13:43

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The news to know for Monday, May 5, 2025! We’ll tell you about the budget proposal that would drastically cut the size and influence of the federal government. Also, we’re talking about how a possible tragedy was avoided at a Lady Gaga concert, and recapping the case against Diddy ahead of his criminal trial today. Plus, why President Trump is talk…

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Woke Pope, Canada, Green Power Outage, EA Layoffs 2:04:04

14d ago2:04:04

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Robots going crazy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyUpIYhzdbQ Main Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XrpDnpUiC6vpsAsceXmzZ?si=t3wxnz99TeiP9kTifz4Tbw Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntiWokePodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@antiwokepodcast8381/featured Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@anti_woke_podcast…

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Special Edition: ‘Deepfake Nudes’ - A New Threat to Our Kids 19:46

16d ago19:46

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As generative AI tools become more widely used, teens are now facing a growing, disturbing trend. We’re talking about so-called “deepfake nudes” — fake, sexually explicit images of real people, often minors. The nonprofit Thorn, a group dedicated to protecting kids from online sexual exploitation, says one in eight teens knows someone who has been …

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Two Steps Forward For Meat Alternatives 16:18

17d ago16:18

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Scientists bring us a lab-grown chicken nugget and texturally accurate, plant-based calamari. We’ll bite. There’s a movement in the world of science to find alternatives to meat and dairy products that don’t involve killing animals. Two avenues for this are by using animal cells in a lab, or going plant-based. Two breakthroughs in this field of foo…

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Cabinet-Level Shakeup, School Mental Health Cuts & Book Brigade - Friday, May 2, 2025 13:06

17d ago13:06

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The news to know for Friday, May 2, 2025! We’re talking about President Trump’s national security shakeup, as a top cabinet-level official gets reassigned. And the White House is making changes when it comes to vaccines, religion, and mental health in schools — we’ll get into all of it. Plus, Trump has advice for new graduates, more apps are gettin…

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How Death Metal Singers Make Their Extreme Vocalizations | Regional Allergies 22:18

18d ago22:18

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Being able to belt out a tune like Adele or Pavarotti is not just about raw talent. The best singers in the world have to work on their technique—like how to control their breath and develop the stamina to hit note after note for a two-hour concert. But pop stars and opera singers aren’t the only vocalists who have figured out how to harness their …

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Economy Shrinking, Ukraine Deal Signed & Draft Night Pranks - Thursday, May 1, 2025 13:03

18d ago13:03

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The news to know for Thursday, May 1, 2025! We’re talking about the American economy shrinking, and why President Trump says it’s not his fault. Also, a big breakthrough in negotiations leads to a new deal between the U.S. and Ukraine, and we have the latest on severe storms that spanned from Texas to Pennsylvania — and aren’t over yet. Plus, why V…

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A New Book On The Horrifying, Creative World Of Insect Zombies 18:27

19d ago18:27

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It’s zombie season! At least if you’re watching the new season of the fungal thriller “The Last of Us,” airing right now on Max, which chronicles what happens after a fungus turns most of humanity into zombies. It’s fiction for us, but for some organisms on the planet, it’s more like a documentary. The fungus that zombifies humanity in the show is …

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Trump Softens Tariffs, Pentagon’s Latest Cuts & Meta AI - Wednesday, April 30, 2025 13:30

19d ago13:30

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The news to know for Wednesday, April 30, 2025! We’re talking about President Trump’s first campaign-style rally since taking office, and what he had to say about immigration, trade, and his efforts to topple the bureaucracy. Also, two new statewide bans — one over fluoride in public water systems, and the other over smartphones in schools. Plus, f…

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Untangling The Mind-Body Connection In Chronic Pain 18:38

20d ago18:38

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Research suggests that better understanding the psychological and neurological components of chronic pain may lead to better treatments. Chronic pain is remarkably common: Roughly 20% of adults in the US live with it. And people with chronic pain are more likely to have depression, anxiety, and substance abuse disorders. But this relationship betwe…

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Trump Marks 100 Days, Next Cicada Swarm & ‘Minecraft’ Block Party - Tuesday, April 29, 2025 13:05

20d ago13:05

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The news to know for Tuesday, April 29, 2025! We’re talking about President Trump’s focus 100 days into his second term, and how Canadians voted in an election largely influenced by the American leader. Also, what issue brought Democrats and Republicans together to pass a new law, despite some outside opposition. Plus, where the next big swarm of c…

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A Precisely Pointed Laser Allows People To See New Color ‘Olo’ 18:36

21d ago18:36

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Researchers isolated one kind of cone in the eye and aimed lasers at it to allow subjects to see a super vibrant teal shade they call “olo.” Think about the colors of the world around you—the blue of a cloudless sky, the green of a new leaf, the blazing red of a tulip’s petals. We see these colors because of the way our eyes work. But what if we co…

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American Children Deported?, Congress Returns & Funflation Effect - Monday, April 28, 2025 13:21

21d ago13:21

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The news to know for Monday, April 28, 2025! We’re talking about American children being flown out of the country on deportation flights… despite being U.S. citizens, and how the judge in one immigration case ended up getting arrested. Also, from flooding in the Plains to a tornado threat in the Midwest, we’ll tell you where severe weather is expec…

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Star Wars Grape Soda, King of Kings, Robots and Killer Drones 1:24:50

21d ago1:24:50

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Drone racing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yz2in2eFATE Main Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XrpDnpUiC6vpsAsceXmzZ?si=t3wxnz99TeiP9kTifz4Tbw Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntiWokePodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@antiwokepodcast8381/featured Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@anti_woke_podcast…

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Special Edition: Trump’s First 100 Days 26:13

23d ago26:13

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We are now approaching 100 days since President Donald Trump returned to the White House. So far, this administration has been marked by bold, wildly debated policies covering immigration, tariffs, foreign relations, cultural touchpoints, and a lot more. We’re breaking down the first 100 days with reactions from both sides of the aisle. Join us aga…

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$8B Of Climate Tech Projects Canceled | In Louisiana, A Successful, Growing Wetland 20:34

24d ago20:34

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How will market uncertainty and a lack of federal support for climate efforts affect the future of clean energy in the United States? Plus, many wetlands are disappearing, but Louisiana’s “accidental” Wax Lake Delta is growing—and informing coastal restoration techniques. $8 Billion Of Climate Tech Projects Were Canceled In 3 Months In the first th…

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‘Vladimir, STOP!’, More Judges Block Trump & Cuddle Manager Retires - Friday, April 25, 2025 12:55

24d ago12:55

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The news to know for Friday, April 25, 2025! We’re talking about President Trump’s direct message to Russia’s leader in the aftermath of a brutal attack. And the preparations underway for Pope Francis’ funeral this weekend, along with new court rulings over Trump’s policies on immigration, elections, and D-E-I. Plus, the latest impact of tariffs on…

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Investigating Cat Behavior Through Genetics 18:13

25d ago18:13

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With the help of cat owners, a new project investigates cats’ biology and aims to link some of their behaviors to their genes. Calling all cat people: This one’s for you. Despite humans’ long history of welcoming felines into their homes and delis, research on cats lags far behind research on dogs. Now, scientists behind the project Darwin’s Ark ar…

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Trump Pressures Ukraine, Education Orders & NFL Draft - Thursday, April 24, 2025 13:22

25d ago13:22

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The news to know for Thursday, April 24, 2025! We have details of the American peace plan for Ukraine… why the Ukrainian president won’t accept it… and what could happen next. Also, President Trump’s latest orders for remaking the American education system, and a surprising moment as a grieving woman confronted the shooter who killed her brother. P…

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Advances In Brain-Computer Interfaces For People With Paralysis 18:37

26d ago18:37

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An evolving technology is changing the lives of people with paralysis: brain-computer interfaces (BCI). These are devices that are implanted in the brain and record neural activity, then translate those signals into commands for a computer. This allows people to type, play computer games, and talk with others just by thinking, allowing more freedom…

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Trump vs. Courts, Musk Steps Back & 20 Years of YouTube - Wednesday, April 23, 2025 13:06

26d ago13:06

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The news to know for Wednesday, April 23, 2025! We’re talking about the shakeup coming for another one of the most critical agencies in the federal government. Also, two more rulings against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown — and why the president says he can’t comply. Plus, what’s behind a rally on Wall Street, why Elon Musk is pla…

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A Blind Inventor’s Life Of Advocacy And Innovation 18:31

27d ago18:31

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In Connecting Dots: A Blind Life, inventor Josh Miele recounts his life story and path to becoming an accessibility designer. When inventor and scientist Josh Miele was 4 years old, a neighbor poured sulfuric acid on his head, burning and permanently blinding him. In his new book Connecting Dots: A Blind Life, Miele chronicles what happened afterwa…

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World Mourns Pope, Food Dye Ban & Earth Day - Tuesday, April 22, 2025 13:15

27d ago13:15

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The news to know for Tuesday, April 22, 2025! We’re talking about the legacy of Pope Francis… and what comes next for the Catholic Church after his death. Also, the latest parental rights case to go before the U.S. Supreme Court. Plus, new government efforts targeting food dyes, the findings of a new report on cancer rates, and Earth Day – what thi…

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The Lack Of Science In Road Design Is Deadly 18:40

28d ago18:40

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Are traffic engineering decisions based on evidence-based research? Not as much as you might think. If you’ve seen a car crash on the side of the road, you might look at it and think that the person at fault is the driver. But how much blame should be shared by the people who designed those roads in the first place? Well, some traffic engineers are…

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Powerful Storms, Another Signal Scandal? & Robots Race Humans - Monday, April 21, 2025 13:21

28d ago13:21

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The news to know for Monday, April 21, 2025! We're telling you about We’re talking about intense storms that brought heavy rain, flash flooding, and tornadoes to several states… and the threat that still exists today. Also, news of White House officials using yet another Signal group chat to share attack plans with people not authorized to see them…

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NPR Gets Chainsaw, Harvey Weinstein Free, Kamal Harris Die Hard Movie, Anti Woke Chatbot 2:16:00

28d ago2:16:00

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Main Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XrpDnpUiC6vpsAsceXmzZ?si=t3wxnz99TeiP9kTifz4Tbw Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntiWokePodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@antiwokepodcast8381/featured Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@anti_woke_podcast

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Special Edition: Overwhelmed by the News? Here’s What to Do 20:15

30d ago20:15

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If you’re feeling especially overwhelmed by the news lately, you’re not alone. From executive orders, to economic uncertainty, to wars and tragedies in the headlines, the constant flow of information can be hard to handle. Today, we’re hearing advice from a psychologist and award-winning author about how to stay grounded in the midst of it all. Joi…

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