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Bill Browder on How He Became Putin's No 1 Enemy

Bill Browder was a businessman working in Russia when he uncovered huge corruption. What happened next made him the sworn enemy of Vladimir Putin.

Bill Browder on How He Became Putin's No 1 Enemy

Unfiltered with Oli Dugmore

2 MINS

James Comey's Secret Twitter Account

When James Comey and Mitt Romney revealed they had secret Twitter accounts, this journalist decided to find them.

Reply All

4 MINS

Journalists Confront Ex-Coach Accused of Child Sexual Abuse

George Gibney was an Irish Olympic swimming coach, accused of multiple counts of sexual abuse against children, but never charged. Now living in Florida, this is what happened when two journalists tracked him down.

Journalists Confront Ex-Coach Accused of Child Sexual Abuse

Cover

4 MINS

A Contact Tracer’s Bond with the Gentleman She Has to Trace

Most people don’t want to be called by a contact tracer. But when Tracey called Tyrone, they immediately hit it off and their bond grew when Tyrone became ill. From Story Collider.

A Contact Tracer’s Bond with the Gentleman She Has to Trace

The Story Collider

6 MINS

Journalists Confront Ex-Coach Accused of Child Sexual Abuse

George Gibney was an Irish Olympic swimming coach, accused of multiple counts of sexual abuse against children, but never charged.

Cover

4 MINS

John Oliver Is Furious About the Names of Snow Ploughs

Syracuse has named its new snow ploughs. But John Oliver is furious at the missed opportunity for better names. From The Bugle.

John Oliver Is Furious About the Names of Snow Ploughs

The Bugle

2 MINS

The More-Transmissible UK Variant of Covid: What Do We Know?

A new variant of Covid has been discovered in the UK which is 70% more transmissible than before. Harvard Professor William Haseltine tells The Current what we know about it.

The More-Transmissible UK Variant of Covid: What Do We Know?

The Current

5 MINS

Alex Trebek Reveals His Unique Achievement in TV History

As Alex Trebek’s final episode of Jeopardy is broadcast, he looks back on how his gameshow career started. From the ID10T podcast.

Alex Trebek Reveals His Unique Achievement in TV History

I Think You're Overthinking It

5 MINS

Proud Boys To QAnon: Who Were the Groups at the Capitol?

Frontline correspondent A. C. Thompson has investigated the rise of far-right militias in recent years.

Proud Boys To QAnon: Who Were the Groups at the Capitol?

The FRONTLINE Dispatch

3 MINS

Proud Boys To QAnon: Who Were the Groups At The Capitol?

Frontline correspondent A. C. Thompson has been investigating the rise of far-right militias.

The FRONTLINE Dispatch

3 MINS

Who Is Q: An Investigation

Journalist Jake Hanrahan explains why he believes he’s found the identity of the mysterious Q, the founder of QAnon. From Q Clearance.

Q Clearance: The Hunt for QAnon

4 MINS

Gary Neville on Manchester Utd’s One Chance of Winning The PL

Former Manchester United player Gary Neville says his old team have one small hope of winning the league - Paul Pogba being brilliant for four months.

Gary Neville on Manchester Utd’s One Chance of Winning The PL

The Gary Neville Podcast

4 MINS

Joe Biden’s Plans for His First 10 Days as President

What will Joe Biden do in his first 10 days as President? The NPR Politics team take a look at what Executive Orders are expected.

Joe Biden’s Plans for His First 10 Days as President

The NPR Politics Podcast

2 MINS

Biden’s First Executive Orders

What will Joe Biden do as soon as he is President? Gideon Resnick takes a look. From What A Day.

What A Day

3 MINS

Biden’s First Executive Orders

What will Joe Biden do as soon as he is President? Gideon Resnick takes a look. From What A Day.

What A Day

3 MINS

The Reason Journalists Backed Up Trump’s Obvious Lies

James O’Brien sums up why some right-wing journalists defended Donald Trump, even when it was obvious he was lying. From The James O’Brien Show.

The Reason Journalists Backed Up Trump’s Obvious Lies

James O'Brien - The Whole Show

3 MINS

Maya Rudolph on Being A Mum of Four During Quarantine

Maya Rudolph took time out of looking after her four young kids to record this podcast with Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes - and her comments on motherhood are hilarious. From Smartless.

Maya Rudolph on Being A Mum of Four During Quarantine

SmartLess

2 MINS

Rush Limbaugh’s Legacy: Trumpism

Bryan and David from The Press Box discuss the life of Rush Limbaugh and how he paved the way for Donald Trump.

The Press Box

4 MINS

The Reply All Auto-Apology Generator

Reply All hosts PJ Vogt and Sruthi Pinnamaneni have led the show following accusations of their behavior against unions at their company Gimlet. Katie and Jesse from Blocked and Reported look into the podcast controversy. Contains strong language.

Blocked and Reported

4 MINS

Hasbro’s Other Controversial Decisions

Removing the Mr from Mr Potato Head is not Hasbro’s first controversial move. The History of Fun podcast discovers two outrageous products they released in the 1970s.

The History of Fun

1 MIN

Is There Politics on Mars?

Perseverance has landed on Mars, but China and the UAE also have crafts which recently arrived in the Red Planet’s orbit. The New Yorker’s Politics And More looks at whether we’re in a new Space race.

The Political Scene | The New Yorker

2 MINS

“CPAC Is Just For Conservative Media and Your Insane Uncle”

Donald Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen lays into the state of CPAC and their attempt to cling on to anti-cancel culture. From Mea Culpa.

“CPAC Is Just For Conservative Media and Your Insane Uncle”

The Book Club

3 MINS

“Trump’s CPAC Return is Great News For Democrats”

Donald Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen says the return of Donald Trump at the head of the Republican Party is great news for he Democrats. From Mea Culpa.

“Trump’s CPAC Return is Great News For Democrats”

The Book Club

1 MIN

The Golden Globes’ Unintended Metaphor

The Golden Globes had faced a lot of criticism over the lack of black members in their judging panel - and the tech issues which affected Daniel Kaluuya felt like unintended symbolism. From The Bug Picture.

The Big Picture

3 MINS

Will We All Need A Vaccine Passport to Go to the Gym?

Countries are mulling over the use of vaccine passports to get life back to normal. WSJ What’s News looks at the pros and cons of the idea.

Will We All Need A Vaccine Passport to Go to the Gym?

WSJ What’s News

4 MINS

Could Anyone Beat Trump To the 2024 Republican Nomination?

Following Donald Trump’s bombastic return to politics at CPAC, the Pod Save America team look at how any other Republican could beat the former President in 2024.

Could Anyone Beat Trump To the 2024 Republican Nomination?

Pod Save America

3 MINS

Will Smith Hints At Moving Into Politics

Will Smith told Pod Save America he is considering moving into frontline politics to fight racial injustice - but not just yet.

Will Smith Hints At Moving Into Politics

Pod Save America

7 MINS

The Complicated History of Dr Seuss

Six Dr Seuss books have been discontinued for showing racist imagery. The Gist spoke to Dr Philip Nel, the author of Was The Cat In The Hat Black, to investigate the complex past of Dr Seuss.

The Gist

1 MIN

How Black Americans Can Gain Political Power in the South

New York Times columnist Charles Blow argues that black Americans should return to the South to gain real political power and further the black agenda.

How Black Americans Can Gain Political Power in the South

Capehart

4 MINS

Is the Texas Reopening Risking Our Covid Recovery?

Texas has fully reopened, mask mandates have been cancelled and there’s good news on vaccines. It feels like there’s light at the end of the tunnel. But health officials are worried this might be too quick. From What A Day.

Is the Texas Reopening Risking Our Covid Recovery?

What A Day

4 MINS

How We Should Deal With Racism In Children’s Classics

After the Dr Seuss estate stopped publishing six of his books which have offensive imagery, Frontburner asked leading experts Philip Nel and Michelle H. Martin how questionable children’s classics should be taught.

How We Should Deal With Racism In Children’s Classics

Front Burner

4 MINS

The Reasons For the Rise in Designer Dog Thefts

Lady Gaga’s dog Walker is in hospital after being mugged by thieves to steal her French Bulldogs.

The Reasons For the Rise in Designer Dog Thefts

The Quicky

3 MINS

“Republicans Are Trying To Stop Democrats Voting”

Donald Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen argues that Republicans are making it harder for minorities and young people to vote as it’s their only chance of winning.

“Republicans Are Trying To Stop Democrats Voting”

The Book Club

2 MINS

We Need To Talk About Vaccine Hesitancy Amongst White People

There have been numerous columns written about vaccine hesitancy amongst black people, but there’s larger number of white people who are refusing to take it. Nerdcast looks at how to solve the problem.

We Need To Talk About Vaccine Hesitancy Amongst White People

The Conversation with Dasha Burns

3 MINS

Musicians Are Struggling Because Of Music Streaming Services

Because of the pandemic, musicians can’t tour so are relying on income from streaming services. But award-winning artists Nitin Sawhney and Arlo Parks told Today In Focus how the money isn’t being distributed fairly - and small artists are suffering.

Musicians Are Struggling Because Of Music Streaming Services

Today in Focus

6 MINS

Have New York’s New Police Laws Changed Anything?

Last year, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced new laws on police brutality in the wake of George Floyd’s killing.

Have New York’s New Police Laws Changed Anything?

Resistance

6 MINS

Factchecking the Abbott’s Scaremongering Over Immigrants

Texas Governor Greg Abbott claimed immigrants from Mexico are bringing Covid over the border into the US and threatening their recovery.

Factchecking the Abbott’s Scaremongering Over Immigrants

In The Thick

3 MINS

How Minneapolis Has Prepared for the Trial of Derek Chauvin

The trial of Derek Chauvin, the police officer accused of killing George Floyd, starts this week. Slate’s What Next looks at how the city of Minneapolis has prepared for it.

How Minneapolis Has Prepared for the Trial of Derek Chauvin

What Next

2 MINS

“Meghan Had To Speak Up Before She Followed Diana’s Path”

Author Dr Shola Mos-Shogbaminu and Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond analyse Meghan Markle’s extarordinary interview with Oprah Winfrey - and things get very heated. From Woman’s Hour.

“Meghan Had To Speak Up Before She Followed Diana’s Path”

Woman's Hour

4 MINS

Expect To See More and More Stimulus Checks

Stimulus checks have not featured much in US history. But as a third package is passed, WSJ’s Richard Rubin tells The Journal to expect more and more of them.

Expect To See More and More Stimulus Checks

The Journal.

1 MIN

Did the Last Stimulus Check Package Actually Work?

The stimulus check just passed by the Senate is the third of the pandemic. The Journal looks at how successful the previous checks were.

Did the Last Stimulus Check Package Actually Work?

The Journal.

3 MINS

Why Meghan Has Been Rejected by the Royals

Following Harry and Meghan’s bombshell interview with Oprah, James O’Brien looked at why she didn’t get on with the Royal family.

Why Meghan Has Been Rejected by the Royals

James O'Brien - The Whole Show

5 MINS

Hillary Clinton on Whether Alec Baldwin's SNL Parody Empowered Trump

Alex Baldwin played Donald Trump for four years on Saturday Night Live. Hillary Clinton asked if he felt that helped or hindered the former President.

Hillary Clinton on Whether Alec Baldwin's SNL Parody Empowered Trump

You and Me Both with Hillary Clinton

4 MINS

One of Cuomo’s Accusers In Her Own Words

As accusations of inappropriate behaviour mount up against Andrew Cuomo, The Journal spoke to Ana Liss, who gave her account of what happened when she worked with the Governor.

One of Cuomo’s Accusers In Her Own Words

The Journal.

4 MINS

How The Clooneys Are Fighting Corruption

George Clooney told Will Arnett and the Smartless gang how he and Amal are using their power to fight corruption at the very highest level around the world.

How The Clooneys Are Fighting Corruption

SmartLess

2 MINS

Trying To Select a Neutral Jury For Derek Chauvin’s Trial

How can you select a neutral jurors for Derek Chauvin’s trial? Post Reports looks at the difficulties of finding people in Minneapolis without preconceived ideas of the case.

Trying To Select a Neutral Jury For Derek Chauvin’s Trial

Post Reports

4 MINS

The Day Everything Changed: One Year of the Pandemic

It was one year ago that the WHO declared the Covid outbreak a pandemic. Consider This looks at the life of Americans on that day and how it’s changed.

The Day Everything Changed: One Year of the Pandemic

Consider This from NPR

4 MINS

The Fear Women Have Walking Alone At Night

In London, a 33-year-old woman disappeared walking home last week. Yesterday, a serving police officer was arrested over her kidnap and murder. The BBC’s Newscast spoke to Helena Wadia about the fear women in London fear walking alone at night.

The Fear Women Have Walking Alone At Night

Newscast

4 MINS

Should the Media Report the Names of Criminals?

A study by On The Media found that a number of countries do not report the names of criminals in the media. Romayne Smith Fullerton explains the arguments behind anonymity for criminals.

Should the Media Report the Names of Criminals?

The latest episodes from On the Media

3 MINS

Why Republicans are Always Talking About Cancel Culture

The main focus on Republicans right now is not the economy or Covid, it’s Dr Seuss and Mr Potato Head. The Pod Save America team look at the reasons they are constantly talking about pop culture.

Why Republicans are Always Talking About Cancel Culture

Pod Save America

5 MINS

How The Term Hispanic Was Created

Before 1980, there was no catch-all term for Puerto Rican’s, Mexicans and Cubans. That’s when the Census Bureau introduced the term Hispanic. The Experiment looks at its history.

The Experiment

3 MINS

A Plague of Cicadas Is Coming

A plague of around one trillion cicadas is going to hit the US in the next few months - for the first time in 17 years. Science Vs looks at what’s about to happen and why.

Science Vs

3 MINS

A Plague of Cicadas Is Coming

A plague of around one trillion cicadas is about to descend on the US for the first time in 17 years. Science Vs looks at what’s about to happen and why.

Science Vs

3 MINS

Homeland’s David Harewood Compares Racism Debate in US and UK

David Harewood grew up in Britain, but made his name as an actor in Hollywood. He told James O’Brien how the Meghan Markle interview has shown up some huge differences in how the two countries talk about race. From Full Disclosure.

Homeland’s David Harewood Compares Racism Debate in US and UK

Full Disclosure with James O'Brien

2 MINS

The Grammys In Three Minutes

Ash London brings you everything you need to know about the Grammys in three minutes - from the big wins for Beyoncé and Taylor to who dropped the f-bomb.

Ash London LIVE Catch Up - Hit Network

3 MINS

Netflix Password Sharing: Is It More Obamacare or Medicare?

As Netflix crack down on password sharing, a look at how the streaming giant should police their account holders - like Obamacare or more like Medicare For All?

Netflix Password Sharing: Is It More Obamacare or Medicare?

What A Day

2 MINS

A Year Of Being an “Essential Worker”

Garbage man Aaron went viral in March 2020 as he called on Americans to work together during the Covid pandemic. A year on, how has Aaron’s outlook changed? From Slate’s What Next?

What Next

4 MINS

How Jan 6 Rioters Were Radicalised in the Same Way as ISIS

NPR’s Investigations team explain how the rioters at the Capitol in January were radicalised in exactly the same way as those who go to fight for ISIS. From Consider This.

How Jan 6 Rioters Were Radicalised in the Same Way as ISIS

Consider This from NPR

3 MINS

Should Biden Have Thanked Donald Trump For Vaccines?

The US vaccine program is going very well and Republicans claim it’s all thanks to Donald Trump.

Should Biden Have Thanked Donald Trump For Vaccines?

Pod Save America

4 MINS

Reframing The “Border Crisis”

Michael Moore argues that the media should stop using words like oligarchs immigrants and aliens to talk about the refugees at the border - and recommended another name for them instead. From The Rumble.

The Michael Moore Podcast

4 MINS

The Dark Side of Bitcoin’s Meteoric Rise

Bitcoin has reached another record high, but Al Jazeera’s The Take looks at the surprising environmental cost of the cryptocurrency.

The Dark Side of Bitcoin’s Meteoric Rise

The Take

4 MINS

The Future of Office Working Post-Pandemic

Ed Miliband and Geoff Lloyd speak to Nick Bloom, a leading expert on home working, to find out what employers and employees want to do once the pandemic is over. Contains an amazing statistic about deodorant. From Reasons to Be Cheerful.

The Future of Office Working Post-Pandemic

Reasons Revisited

4 MINS

Why Cuomo Won’t Resign and What It Means for the Democrats

Andrew Cuomo is refusing to resign despite an increasing number of allegations of inappropriate behavior. Slate’s What Next spoke to New York reporter Jimmy Vielkind to find out why he’s clinging on.

Why Cuomo Won’t Resign and What It Means for the Democrats

What Next

3 MINS

Around Half of Capitol Rioters to be Charged: Good Enough?

Former Federal Prosector Ken White debates whether that’s a good hit rate or letting too many guilty people escape punishment.

Around Half of Capitol Rioters to be Charged: Good Enough?

All the Presidents' Lawyers

2 MINS

Uber Driver Vows to Continue Fight After Supreme Court Win

James Farrar insists Uber are still not being fair with drivers despite a Supreme Court victory over drivers’ pay and working conditions.

Uber Driver Vows to Continue Fight After Supreme Court Win

Best of Today

3 MINS

Uber Driver Vows to Continue Fight After Supreme Court Win

James Farrar insists Uber are still not being fair with drivers despite a Supreme Court victory over drivers’ pay and working conditions.

Best of Today

3 MINS

Beto O’Rourke on Link Between El Paso Shootings and Jan 6 Riots

January 6 wasn’t the first time President Trump incited violence among his followers, according to Beto O’Rourke.

Beto O’Rourke on Link Between El Paso Shootings and Jan 6 Riots

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

4 MINS

“Dems Must Choose Between Black Voters or Losing the Filibuster”

The progressive wing of the Democratic Party claim they have two options, get rid of the filibuster or see millions of black voters lose their ballots.

“Dems Must Choose Between Black Voters or Losing the Filibuster”

The Playbook Podcast

3 MINS

How Trump Turned Asians Into a Target

Daily Beast columnist Wajahat Ali lays out the ways in which Donald Trump fuelled the anti-Asian hate that it surging in the US. From The New Abnormal.

The Daily Beast Podcast

2 MINS

The Woman Spreading Kindness to Strangers, One Letter at a Time

When Jodi Ann Bickley fell ill, she started writing letters of support to others. Now she writes to strangers from all over the world from her home to others in the UK.

The Woman Spreading Kindness to Strangers, One Letter at a Time

Ian Wright's Everyday People

4 MINS

The American Businessman on Vladimir Putin’s New Kill List

Russian President Vladimir Putin has released a new list of six enemies of the state which he wants killed. American financier Bill Browder is on that list. He told Tommy Vietor about how Putin is trying to silence him. From Pod Save America.

The American Businessman on Vladimir Putin’s New Kill List

Pod Save the World

3 MINS

Did Sexualization of Asian Women Lead to the Atlanta Shootings?

Following the shootings in three spas in Atlanta, The Quicky looks at how decades of fetishizing Asian women may have played a part in the violence.

Did Sexualization of Asian Women Lead to the Atlanta Shootings?

The Quicky

2 MINS

How the Pandemic Has Accelerated Robots Taking Over Our Jobs

Meet Me In The Middle discusses the post-Covid job outlook with economist Ioana Elena Marinescu, who warns more low-paid jobs are being automated.

How the Pandemic Has Accelerated Robots Taking Over Our Jobs

Politics: Meet Me in the Middle

3 MINS

Are Women Safe Reporting Crimes to the Police?

Former Police Chief Constable Susannah Fish tells Emma Barnett that she would be worried for women reporting sexual crimes to the police. From Woman’s Hour.

Are Women Safe Reporting Crimes to the Police?

Woman's Hour

1 MIN

Harlen Coben on the Joy (and Sadness) of Finishing a Great Book

James O’Brien and Harlem Coben describe the bittersweet feeling you get when you’re reading the end of a wonderful book. From Full Disclosure.

Harlen Coben on the Joy (and Sadness) of Finishing a Great Book

Full Disclosure with James O'Brien

2 MINS

How the Deadliest Mass Shooting Since the Pandemic Unfolded

A gunman opened fire at a Colorado grocery store, killing 10. Kayna Whitworth explains how the deadliest shooting since the pandemic unfolded.

How the Deadliest Mass Shooting Since the Pandemic Unfolded

Start Here

3 MINS

Reframing Men’s Violence Against Women

Following the murder of Sarah Everard in London, debate has grown around the world about male violence against women. Dr Jackson Katz explains how simple changes can make a huge difference. From Today In Focus.

Today in Focus

3 MINS

The Right’s Battle Between Gun Rights and Gun Fetishism

Charlie Sykes and David French discuss what can be done about the US gun laws in the aftermath of mass shootings in Colorado and Georgia. From The Bulwark Podcast.

The Right’s Battle Between Gun Rights and Gun Fetishism

The Bulwark Podcast

3 MINS

The Great Australian Mouse Plague of 2021

Much of Australia is having to cope with a plague of mice, with the populations having exploded this year. Farmer Nicole told The Quicky of the nightmare they are going through.

The Great Australian Mouse Plague of 2021

The Quicky

4 MINS

Asian Activist Articulates the Sadness of the Atlanta Shootings

Dr Connie Wun felt the Atlanta shootings really personally.

Asian Activist Articulates the Sadness of the Atlanta Shootings

Politically Re-Active with W. Kamau Bell & Hari Kondabolu

3 MINS

Jon Bon Jovi’s Mob Meeting With Howard Stern

Jon Bon Jovi appeared on Armchair Expert and told Dax Shepard of his truly bizarre mob meeting with Howard Stern when asking him to introduce him at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Jon Bon Jovi’s Mob Meeting With Howard Stern

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

2 MINS

Jessica Walter’s Hilarious Run-Through of her 54-Year Career

Jessica Walter, the award-winning star of Arrested Development, Loveboat and many many others, has died aged 80. In this hilarious interview, she ran Ask Me Another through the highlights.

Jessica Walter’s Hilarious Run-Through of her 54-Year Career

Ask Me Another

4 MINS

Rep. Senator: “All We Do Is Call the Other Side Douchebags”

Republican Senator Adam Kinzinger gave a very honest interview to The New Abnormal, where he discussed how to take back control of the Republicans from Trump supporters.

Rep. Senator: “All We Do Is Call the Other Side Douchebags”

The Daily Beast Podcast

2 MINS

Michael Moore’s Solution to America’s Gun “Insanity”

Michael Moore knows about gun control. He made the Oscar-nominated film Bowling For Columbine. In this powerful monologue, he looks at how America can get its gun problem under control. From The Rumble.

Michael Moore’s Solution to America’s Gun “Insanity”

The Michael Moore Podcast

5 MINS

The Battle of Locals v Spring Breakers in Miami

Locals are getting increasing angry at the young partygoers who have come to Miami for Spring Break. What Next looks at the tensions over Spring Break in a pandemic.

The Battle of Locals v Spring Breakers in Miami

What Next

3 MINS

Is Another Covid Peak on the Way?

Dr Anthony Fauci is warning of a rise in the number of Covid cases in the US. Are we about to have another wave? What A Day look at the facts.

What A Day

2 MINS

The Incredible Power of the Computer of the Future

Quantum computers are set to revolutionize the industry with incredible power and speed. Short Wave explains just how impressive they can be.

The Incredible Power of the Computer of the Future

Short Wave

3 MINS

The Right Way to Fight Georgia’s Voter Suppression Law

People have been talking about boycotting Georgia in protest at their voter suppression laws. But Goldie Taylor says that will only harm the people it affects the most - and she has a cleverer solution. From The New Abnormal.

The Right Way to Fight Georgia’s Voter Suppression Law

The Daily Beast Podcast

1 MIN

Meet the First-Ever All-Amateur Space Crew

This fall, the Inspiration4 mission will take four everyday people into space with no astronauts. Axios Re-Cap looks at who is on the voyage.

Meet the First-Ever All-Amateur Space Crew

Axios Re:Cap

4 MINS

The Future of Fox News: “Even Crazier”

The Lincoln Project Founders discuss the future of Fox News in the era of NewsMax and OANN - and they say that future is “even more craziness”.

Politicology

2 MINS

Why QAnon Are So Annoyed the Suez Ship Was Freed

The Evergreen Ship in the Suez Canal has finally been freed - ending one of the more ridiculous conspiracy theories QAnon has created. From Fever Dreams.

Why QAnon Are So Annoyed the Suez Ship Was Freed

Fever Dreams

2 MINS

Why Are 4,000 Migrants Being Housed in a Facility Built For 250?

Republicans claim there is an immigration emergency. So what has changed since Joe Biden took charge?

Why Are 4,000 Migrants Being Housed in a Facility Built For 250?

What A Day

3 MINS

The Sound of Mars

The Mars Rover has been recording what Mars sounds like - and it’s taught us a lot about how sound works on other planets. From Post Reports.

Post Reports

5 MINS

Why the US Really Needs Biden’s Big Infrastructure Bill

Author Professor Henry Petrovski tells Today Explained how the US has fallen so far behind the rest of the world on infrastructure.

Why the US Really Needs Biden’s Big Infrastructure Bill

Today, Explained

2 MINS

A Hellish Glimpse Into the Future of Travel Post-Covid

Global Translations author Ryan Heath tells Nerdcast about the hellish journey he had when he had to travel to Australia when his mother had a serious operation - and it’s a glimpse into what the future of travel might be like.

A Hellish Glimpse Into the Future of Travel Post-Covid

The Conversation with Dasha Burns

4 MINS

The Effect the Georgia Voting Laws Will Have

FiveThirtyEight Senior writer Perry Bacon analyses what effect the new voting laws in Georgia will have - and it’s a stark warning for Democrats. From Rubicon.

The Effect the Georgia Voting Laws Will Have

Politix

3 MINS

“Matt Gaetz Proves Conservative Politics No Longer Based on Religion”

David Frum says the Matt Gaetz saga proves that religious tenets are no longer important in conservative politics - it’s more about the place of the white race.

“Matt Gaetz Proves Conservative Politics No Longer Based on Religion”

The Bulwark Podcast

2 MINS

Is a Fourth Covid Surge Coming?

Experts warn that the US is at the start of a fourth surge of coronavirus. Post Reports looks at the latest Covid numbers and why they are on the rise.

Post Reports

4 MINS

The Current Republican Playbook: Cancel, Border, Senility

Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville says the Republicans have lost the ability to push back on Joe Biden’s policies - and as just falling back on three old favorites.

The Current Republican Playbook: Cancel, Border, Senility

The Daily Beast Podcast

1 MIN

The Happy Accident That Helped Launch Netflix

Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos told the Smartless team of how they accidentally stumbled upon the plan to release all episodes of a show at once.

The Happy Accident That Helped Launch Netflix

SmartLess

2 MINS

A Hilarious Discussion on the Moment Your Kids Say They Hate You

Comedian Mike Birbiglia speaks to Hillary Clinton about how he went from knowing he shouldn’t have kids to being a devoted dad. From You And Me Both.

A Hilarious Discussion on the Moment Your Kids Say They Hate You

You and Me Both with Hillary Clinton

3 MINS

“My Mom Believes in QAnon”

Charlie Sykes speaks to Buzzfeed journalist Albert Samaha about how he is trying to stop his Mom believing everything from QAnon. From The Bulwark.

The Bulwark Podcast

4 MINS

The Gripping History of the Handshake

Handshaking has become extinct in the last year, but where did it begin in the first place? Ella Al-Shamahi has written a book about the handshake - and it’s very peculiar historical variations. From Intelligence Squared.

Intelligence Squared 2

2 MINS

A Big New Idea to End the Border Crisis

Rep. Veronica Escobar joined Ryan Grim to explain her idea to solve the border crisis in Texas. From Deconstructed.

Deconstructed

4 MINS

Which Pandemic Rules Should We Keep Post-Covid?

Washington Bureau Chief Aaron Zitner explains which new rules introduced to soften the impact of Covid could be here for good. From WSJ What’s News.

Which Pandemic Rules Should We Keep Post-Covid?

WSJ What’s News

5 MINS

The Rise in UFO Spottings

UFO spottings are at an all-time high. So are aliens getting closer - or is there a more logical reason? From Vice News Reports.

VICE News Reports

3 MINS

One Man’s Mission to Protect Chinatown from Anti-Asian Hate

Karlin Chan started a patrol group in New York’s Chinatown after noticing a sharp rise in anti-Asian hate. He told What Next about what he does every night.

One Man’s Mission to Protect Chinatown from Anti-Asian Hate

What Next

3 MINS

“George Floyd’s History Should Not Be Allowed in Chauvin Trial”

Touré and Danielle Moodie discuss the Derek Chauvin trial and ask Elie Mystal why George Floyd’s history has been allowed but Chauvin's has not.

“George Floyd’s History Should Not Be Allowed in Chauvin Trial”

democracy-ish

4 MINS

“Trump Won’t Be a Problem in 2024, But Trumpism Is a Huge Threat”

Donald Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen warns that the biggest threat in the 2024 election will be a smarter, richer version of Trump running for office.

“Trump Won’t Be a Problem in 2024, But Trumpism Is a Huge Threat”

Politicology

2 MINS

Bartering with Thieving Monkeys

Ben Folds spoke to renowned anthropologist Augustin Fuentes and asked him about the work he’s done studying the thieving macaque monkeys in Bali. From Lightning Bugs.

Lightning Bugs: Conversations with Ben Folds

2 MINS

On the Ground at the US-Mexico Border

Axios’ Stef Kight reports from Texas to reveal the truth on what is happening at the US-Mexico border. From Axios Today.

1 big thing

3 MINS

Daunte Wright: Unarmed Black Man Killed by Police Over Air Freshener

Shaun King says black people are being asked to put up with too much after Daunte Wright was killed by police in Minneapolis.

Daunte Wright: Unarmed Black Man Killed by Police Over Air Freshener

The John Batchelor Show

4 MINS

The Children Left Behind by Online Schooling

Not all online education is equal. Woke AF spoke to Chicago teacher Brian, who told of how some children are getting left behind through no fault of their own.

The Children Left Behind by Online Schooling

Woke AF Daily

2 MINS

What Can We Learn From the Happiest Country on Earth?

Finland is regularly named the happiest place on Earth in terms of quality of life. Ed Miliband asks two experts on the country what one policy other nations should adopt. From Reasons To Be Cheerful.

What Can We Learn From the Happiest Country on Earth?

Reasons Revisited

1 MIN

The Online Sleuths Catching Capitol Rioters

The FBI have been under huge pressure to catch the Capitol rioters. Fever Dreams looks at the online sleuths who have been helping them.

The Online Sleuths Catching Capitol Rioters

Fever Dreams

4 MINS

Is the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Safe?

Consider This looks at the reasons for pausing use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and asks: is it safe?

Consider This from NPR

3 MINS

How a Fictional Reporter Infiltrated the White House Press Corps

Politico Playbook tried to uncover who Kacey Montagu is - a fake reporter who infiltrated the White House Press Corps.

How a Fictional Reporter Infiltrated the White House Press Corps

The Conversation with Dasha Burns

3 MINS

How Democrats Can Beat Republicans’ Cancel Culture Attacks

Republicans are weaponizing cancel culture. Dan Pfeiffer from Pod Save America looks at how Democrats can turn it to their advantage. From What Next.

How Democrats Can Beat Republicans’ Cancel Culture Attacks

What Next

2 MINS

A Searing Take of What It’s Like Being Black in the US

Touré and Danielle Moodie deliver a searing take on the death of Daunte Wright: We interrupt our coverage of the trial of a black man killed by a white police officer to talk about a black boy killed by a white police officer.” From Democracy-ish.

A Searing Take of What It’s Like Being Black in the US

democracy-ish

3 MINS

Why Is Covid Spreading Faster in India That Anywhere Else

Why has Covid got out of control in India? The Global News Podcast speaks to their Indian Correspondent to find out.

Why Is Covid Spreading Faster in India That Anywhere Else

Global News Podcast

3 MINS

Chauvin Trial: Beware of the Unreasonable Juror

The Derek Chauvin trial is coming to an end. The SistersInLaw team, a group of trial lawyers, review how the arguments have gone.

Chauvin Trial: Beware of the Unreasonable Juror

The John Batchelor Show

3 MINS

The Future of Policing in Minnesota

What is the future of the police force in Minnesota following the Derek Chauvin trial? New Yorker writer Jelani Cobb explains how it could change. From The Frontline Dispatch.

The FRONTLINE Dispatch

2 MINS

Why The Republicans Are So Focused on Lies

Why are the Republican Party lying so much? Former Chair Michael Steele looks at the state of his party. From Meet Me In The Middle.

Why The Republicans Are So Focused on Lies

Politics: Meet Me in the Middle

3 MINS

How Andrew Yang Plans To Keep Taxes Down in New York

Andrew Yang has a plan to avoid putting up taxes if he becomes Mayor of New York: he’s going to talk down Florida to get rich New Yorkers to return.

How Andrew Yang Plans To Keep Taxes Down in New York

The Daily Beast Podcast

2 MINS

Why Lots More Celebrities Are Running for Office

Matthew McConaughey, Caitlin Jenner - we’re seeing more celebrities running for political office. The FiveThirtyEight Podcast team look at why the trend is happening.

Why Lots More Celebrities Are Running for Office

FiveThirtyEight Politics

4 MINS

How Tax Policies Increase the Racial Wealth Gap

Tax scholar Dorothy A. Brown discovered tax policies have disproportionately affected people of color - and she’s on a mission to change that. From Why Is This Happening?

How Tax Policies Increase the Racial Wealth Gap

Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast

2 MINS

Alan Dershowitz Analyses Maxine Waters Comments

The judge in the Derek Chauvin trial has criticised Democrat Maxine Waters for calling on people to be “most confrontational” if a not guilty verdict is found. This is Alan Dershowiz’s fascinating take on it.

Alan Dershowitz Analyses Maxine Waters Comments

The Dershow

4 MINS

Chauvin Trial: What the Jurors’ Eyes Told Us

Only two reporters were in court for the closing arguments of the Derek Chauvin trial. Start Here spoke to one of them.

Chauvin Trial: What the Jurors’ Eyes Told Us

Start Here

3 MINS

Chauvin Verdict: “The Overwhelming Sentiment is Relief”

Attorney Don Calloway talks about his relief that a guilty verdict was returned in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. From Majority 54.

Chauvin Verdict: “The Overwhelming Sentiment is Relief”

Majority 54

2 MINS

How an Iraqi and CIA Operative Tried to Stage a Coup

Ahmad Chalabi wanted to overthrow Saddam Hussain and asked the CIA for help. But he didn’t tell them he wanted to install himself as President.

How an Iraqi and CIA Operative Tried to Stage a Coup

Slow Burn

5 MINS

How North Korean Hackers Took Out Sony

The BBC World Service tells the story of how a Seth Rogen movie infuriated North Korea and led to Sony being hacked. From The Lazarus Heist.

Cyber Hack

5 MINS

How a Cold Shower Can Improve Both Your Physical and Mental Health

Dr Michael Mosley investigates whether cold showers can have a beneficial impact on your health - speaking with Professor Mike Tipton who has been studying the effects.

How a Cold Shower Can Improve Both Your Physical and Mental Health

Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley

2 MINS

How the Pandemic Year Will Affect The 2021 Oscars

We’ve all watched movies at home this year instead of the theatre. So how will that affect who wins the big Oscars this year? The New Yorker Politics And More spoke to Michael Schulman to find out.

How the Pandemic Year Will Affect The 2021 Oscars

The Political Scene | The New Yorker

2 MINS

The Bizarre Anti-Climactic End to the Oscars

The Oscars was leading up to a big finish... so what happened? Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins review the 2021 Academy Awards on The Big Picture.

The Bizarre Anti-Climactic End to the Oscars

The Big Picture

3 MINS

In Conversation with the World’s Best Teacher

Andria Zafirakou was named the best teacher in the world in 2018. She told Ed Miliband one of the inspiring stories that helped her win the award. From Reasons To Be Cheerful.

In Conversation with the World’s Best Teacher

Reasons Revisited

2 MINS

On the Frontline of India’s Battle with Covid

Hospitals are at risk of collapsing as a second wave of Covid hits India. The Take speaks to doctors about the dire state of the country at the moment.

On the Frontline of India’s Battle with Covid

The Take

2 MINS

How To Write the State of the Union Address

Barack Obama’s former speechwriters Jon Lovett and Jon Favreau discuss the best way to write a State of the Union speech ahead of Joe Biden’s First address. From Pod Save America.

How To Write the State of the Union Address

Pod Save America

4 MINS

Inside the Facebook Team Trying to Protect Users

How do Facebook try to protect its users? Sudhir Venkatesh ran the social media giant’s Protect & Care team. He explains how they tried to engage with the platform’s rule-breakers.

Inside the Facebook Team Trying to Protect Users

Sudhir Breaks the Internet

4 MINS

How People Use Daniel Radcliffe as a Yardstick on Age

Daniel Radcliffe told James O’Brien that he felt loneliness when Harry Potter came to an end - especially when people started using him as a guide to feeling old. From Full Disclosure.

How People Use Daniel Radcliffe as a Yardstick on Age

Full Disclosure with James O'Brien

2 MINS

The People Selling Bleach to Cure Covid

Meet the father and son duo who have been selling bleach long before Donald Trump told people injecting it might cure Covid. Fever Dreams looks at The Church of Bleach Drinkers.

Fever Dreams

3 MINS

Biden’s Pitch To Congress: The Key Things Reporters Spotted

Joe Biden gave his first speech to the Joint Congress on Wednesday night. NPR reporters were there and told listeners about the key things they spotted in the room.

Biden’s Pitch To Congress: The Key Things Reporters Spotted

The NPR Politics Podcast

3 MINS

Biden’s Message at 100 Day: The Era of Big Government is Back

Joe Biden gave his first speech to the Joint Session of Congress - and it’s clear he wants a return to Big Government. From Politico Playbook.

Biden’s Message at 100 Day: The Era of Big Government is Back

The Playbook Podcast

3 MINS

Giuliani’s FBI Raid: Why It’s So Significant

Trump Inc host Ilya Marritz explains to the Brian Lehrer Daily Politics Podcast why the FBI raid on Rudy Giuliani is so significant.

Giuliani’s FBI Raid: Why It’s So Significant

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

2 MINS

When Bungling Russian Spies Tried To Poison a Dissident in London

New podcast British Scandal tells the story of the Russian poisoning of Sasha Litvinenko - a dissident speaking out against Vladmir Putin.

When Bungling Russian Spies Tried To Poison a Dissident in London

British Scandal

4 MINS

The Fortnite vs Apple Court Battle

Fortnite makers Epic Games’ court case against Apple starts today. The FT News Briefing looks at how it could affect your device.

FT News Briefing

3 MINS

Why Are We Only Re-uniting Four Separated Migrant Families?

More than 1,000 families were separated under the Trump administration. So why is the US only re-uniting four families this week? NPR’s Joel Rose explains.

Why Are We Only Re-uniting Four Separated Migrant Families?

Up First from NPR

3 MINS

The Police Force Battling Violent Emojis

The Intercept reporter Ken Klippenstein reveals the secret US intelligence reports looking into bizarre programs - such as breaking Joe Exotic out of jail and violent emojis. From Fever Dreams.

The Police Force Battling Violent Emojis

Fever Dreams

4 MINS

The Unknown Hero of the Covid Pandemic

Carter Mecher won’t get the credit for it, but he saved thousands of lives by predicting the Covid pandemic. MoneyBall author Michael Lewis tells his amazing story.

Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast

4 MINS

The Global Implications of Trump’s Facebook Ban

What does Donald Trump’s Facebook ban mean for other world leaders? The Word explores how other populist leaders are using the platform.

The Global Implications of Trump’s Facebook Ban

The World

3 MINS

How the Church of England Invested in the Red Hot Chili Peppers

The world’s most famous music stars are selling their back catalogues for millions to a company called Hypnosis. Frontburner explains how the Church of England ended up investing in the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

How the Church of England Invested in the Red Hot Chili Peppers

Front Burner

3 MINS

What Kamala Harris Should Have Said on If US is a Racist Country

Kamala Harris declined to say that the US is a racist country. Danielle Moodie and Touré on Democracyish explain why and say what they wish she said instead.

What Kamala Harris Should Have Said on If US is a Racist Country

democracy-ish

3 MINS

Covid in India: “Everyone I Know Has Lost Someone”

NPR’s reporter in Mumbai Lauren Frayer reveals the awful situation of living in the world’s worst Covid outbreak. From Short Wave.

Covid in India: “Everyone I Know Has Lost Someone”

Short Wave

2 MINS

Choosing the First Person to be Hanged

In this improvised comedy, Britain has just voted to reintroduce hanging. We follow the department whose job it is to decide who the first person to be killed in this way will be.

Capital

3 MINS

GOP Doesn’t Care About Conservatism, Just Trump

After criticizing President Trump for the Big Lie, Liz Cheney’s party role is being challenged by Elise Stefanik.

GOP Doesn’t Care About Conservatism, Just Trump

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

2 MINS

Arizona’s Bonkers Recount

A complete recount of ballots from the 2020 election is underway in Maricopa County, where Arizona Senate Republicans still question the results of the general election - are they looking for bamboo? From What Next.

What Next

3 MINS

Why Moderate Republicans Shouldn't Stand Up to Trump

Today Explained suggests that Republicans like Liz Cheney may be better not to stand up to Donald Trump - or they will be kicked out before the next crisis.

Why Moderate Republicans Shouldn't Stand Up to Trump

Today, Explained

2 MINS

The Reality of Living in Palestine

What is life like for people who live in Palestine as tensions soar? The Take spoke to Rasha, who lives in Sheikh Jarrah, which is at the center of the Israel crackdown.

The Take

4 MINS

The Janitor Who Invented Hot Cheetos

Planet Money tells the incredible story of how a janitor at Frito-Lay created a new chip that would revolutionize the industry.

Planet Money

3 MINS

The Huge Rise in Mid-Air Fist Fights

Why has there been a huge rise in fights on planes? Tortoise Media’s Sensemaker investigates.

Sensemaker

2 MINS

Meet the Immortal Jellyfish

The Turritopsis dohrnii is also known as the immortal jellyfish because it can turn itself from old back to young. Science Vs investigates this remarkable creature.

Science Vs

3 MINS

A Progressive’s Review of The Biden Presidency So Far

Progressive Cenk Uygur speaks to Michael Cohen about the bills that Joe Biden has put together so far. From Mea Culpa.

A Progressive’s Review of The Biden Presidency So Far

The Book Club

3 MINS

The Next Country Experts Fear Will Suffer Huge Covid Surge

Michael Kugelman warns that one of India’s neighbours is facing a huge Covid surge - and it may become the world’s Ground Zero for Covid. From The Fourcast.

The Next Country Experts Fear Will Suffer Huge Covid Surge

The Fourcast

2 MINS

Did the CDC Move Too Soon on Facemasks?

The decision to say facemasks are no longer necessary for vaccinated people took people by surprise. Start Here looks at whether they acted too soon.

Start Here

2 MINS

Is the US Making the Palestine Crisis Worse?

Are Joe Biden’s actions making the crisis in Palestine worse? The Young Turks suggest that things would be better if the US simply pulls out of the region.

Is the US Making the Palestine Crisis Worse?

The Young Turks

3 MINS

Could You Win a Fight With a Goose?

YouGov have asked Americans if they could win a fight with a series of wild animals. The FiveThirtyEight team look over the results - and they say a lot about the difference between men and women.

FiveThirtyEight Politics

3 MINS

A Dad in Gaza

Fadi Abushammala is trying to look after his children in Gaza while war rages all around him. He spoke to This Is Palestine about life in his city right now.

This Is Palestine

3 MINS

What Will Happen if Roe v Wade is Overturned?

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that may lead to Roe v Wade being overturned. What would that mean for women across the US? What A Day takes a look.

What Will Happen if Roe v Wade is Overturned?

What A Day

3 MINS

“Maricopa County Recount Is a Warning for All Future Elections”

Charlie Sykes speaks to David Priess about the madness of the recount in Arizona and what it means for the future of democracy in the US. From The Bulwark Podcast.

“Maricopa County Recount Is a Warning for All Future Elections”

The Bulwark Podcast

3 MINS

Martin Freeman’s Comedic Rant at Method Actors

Martin Freeman has started in a lot of major films and TV shows - The Office, Fargo, The Hobbit - but he told Off Menu that he doesn’t have time for “pretentious” actors who “get lost in their part”.

Martin Freeman’s Comedic Rant at Method Actors

Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

3 MINS

What is Behind the Bitcoin Plunge?

Bitcoin has lost 40% of its value in the last month. The Wall Street Journal’s Cryptocurrency reporter Paul Vigna explains why it’s happened.

WSJ What’s News

3 MINS

Fighting for Choice as Supreme Court Considers Abortion Ban

Ilyse Hogue speaks to Hysteria about the Supreme Court’s decision to hear an abortion case that threatens the future of Roe v Wade.

Fighting for Choice as Supreme Court Considers Abortion Ban

Hysteria

5 MINS

The Former White Power Leader Now Trying to Stop Extremism

Christian Picciolini is a former leader in the American white power movement. He spoke to Burn The Boats about the moment that set him on the path in extremism prevention.

The Former White Power Leader Now Trying to Stop Extremism

Burn the Boats

2 MINS

A Heartbreaking Story of Life in Gaza Under Bombardment

What is it like living in Gaza will Israel carries out 11 days of air strikes? Palestinian journalist Hazem Balousha describes the heartbreaking scenes he’s witnessed. From Today In Focus.

A Heartbreaking Story of Life in Gaza Under Bombardment

Today in Focus

3 MINS

Michael Cohen’s Fiery Response to Trump’s Criticism

Donald Trump was furious that former lawyer Michael Cohen is co-operating with the DA for their case against him. On his podcast Mea Culpa, Cohen gave his fiery response.

Michael Cohen’s Fiery Response to Trump’s Criticism

The Book Club

1 MIN

Raising Three Kids in a Polyamorous Family

What’s it like to raise kids when you’re living in a polyamorous family? Meet Jen, Daren and their partner Tia who live with their three children. From Woke AF.

Raising Three Kids in a Polyamorous Family

Woke AF Daily

3 MINS

The Pandemic Scam Artists Making Millions

Today In Focus tells the story of Rose, who innocently answered a text message to reschedule her delivery and ended up losing thousands of pounds.

The Pandemic Scam Artists Making Millions

Today in Focus

4 MINS

The Return of My Dad Wrote A Porno

It’s been 18 months since Herr Bisch kidnapped our hero Belinda in a hot air balloon in the hit podcast My Dad Wrote A Porno, but Jamie, Alice and James are back to laugh their way through Season 6.

My Dad Wrote A Porno

2 MINS

How Belarus Hijacked a Plane to Kidnap an Activist

Ben Rhodes explains why Belarus hijacked a plane to kidnap an activist who had been speaking out against the President.

How Belarus Hijacked a Plane to Kidnap an Activist

Deadline: White House

2 MINS

Why We Should All Be Worried About the Belarus Hijacking

British lawmaker Tom Tugendhat explains why everyone should be worried about Belarus hijacking a plane to kidnap an anti-government activist. From The Best of Today.

Why We Should All Be Worried About the Belarus Hijacking

Best of Today

3 MINS

Meet the Dogs Who Can Sniff Out Covid

Dogs are being trained up to sniff out Covid, with a success rate higher than many rapid tests. WSJ reporter Ruth Bender explains how they may allow us to get back to normal. From are-Opening America.

Reopening America

2 MINS

The Craziness of AP Firing a Journalist for Having Opinions

Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor tear into AP for sacking a journalist over her tweets on Palestine, saying it’s impossible to have journalists without opinions. From Pod Save America.

The Craziness of AP Firing a Journalist for Having Opinions

Pod Save America

3 MINS

The Right-Wing News Outlets At War

Newsmax and One America News Network are both strongly right-wing news networks. But right now, they’re involved in a battle, accusing the other of being secretly left-leaning. Fever Dreams explains.

Fever Dreams

3 MINS

The Police Force Who Didn’t Fire a Single Shot in 2020

Start Here looks into the Newark Police Force, who have reinvented what policing is and didn’t need to fire a single shot in 2020.

The Police Force Who Didn’t Fire a Single Shot in 2020

Start Here

3 MINS

Belarus Hijacking: How the World Should React

How should the world respond to the “state-sponsored terrorism” of Belarus hijacking a plane and kidnapping an opposition activist? Ben Rhodes answers on Pod Save The World.

Belarus Hijacking: How the World Should React

Pod Save the World

4 MINS

Trump Grand Jury: Is It a Big Deal?

Is the Grand Jury for the Trump Corporation a big deal or just more legal wrangling? Tamara Cofman Wittes and Benjamin Wittes debate exactly what this means. From Rational Security.

Rational Security

4 MINS

How Internet Recommendations Have Got Out of Control

Doug and his team built a recommendations engine to help prioritise emails. But that has morphed into AI which can influence how we behave. Planet Money asks him if he has any regrets.

How Internet Recommendations Have Got Out of Control

Planet Money

3 MINS

Why John Cena Had to Apologize to China

John Cena said sorry to China after he said that Taiwan was a country - and it’s just part of American culture which has to do everything to appease the Chinese government. Vox Worldly explains.

Worldly

3 MINS

The Surprisingly Anti-Capitalist Origin of Monopoly

Monopoly is a game based on capitalism where you try to accrue as much money as possible and put everyone else out of business. But that is a far cry from its origin as a progressive and anti-capitalist exploration. From Cautionary Tales.

The Surprisingly Anti-Capitalist Origin of Monopoly

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

1 MIN

The Surprisingly Anti-Capitalist Origin of Monopoly

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

1 MIN

Naomi Osaka v the Media: Who Is In the Wrong?

Bomani Jones speaks to Courtney Cronin on ESPN’s Spain and Fitz to analyze who is in the wrong after Naomi Osaka was forced to withdraw from the French Open having refused to take part in press conferences.

Naomi Osaka v the Media: Who Is In the Wrong?

Spain and Fitz

3 MINS

Dissecting Texas’ Anti-Choice, Anti-Life Politics

Dr Abdul El-Sayed compares the new anti-abortion laws in Texas with their penchant for the death penalty. From America Dissected.

Dissecting Texas’ Anti-Choice, Anti-Life Politics

America Dissected

4 MINS

What Michael Flynn Really Said About Wanting a Coup in the US

Former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn insists he never called for a coup in the US. But Fever Dreams has it on tape and analyze exactly what he did say.

What Michael Flynn Really Said About Wanting a Coup in the US

Fever Dreams

2 MINS

Why Does Any City Want to Host the Olympics?

What Next looks at the one-sided contracts Olympic host cities are forced to sign with the IOC and asks why anyone wants to do it.

Why Does Any City Want to Host the Olympics?

What Next

3 MINS

Naomi Osaka: “The Media Have to Take the Blame”

Guardian journalist Jonathan Liew says the media need to look at themselves over Naomi Osaka’s refusal to speak to them during the French Open. From The Anfield Wrap.

Naomi Osaka: “The Media Have to Take the Blame”

The John Batchelor Show

3 MINS

The Meat Supply Hack: How It Will Affect You

The biggest beef supplier in the US was hacked with random equate similar to the Colonial pipeline. Axios Recap looks at how this will affect supply and cost of the meat.

The Meat Supply Hack: How It Will Affect You

Axios Re:Cap

2 MINS

How Donald Trump Is Making Things Worse for Jan 6 Rioters

Court ruling show that judges are unwilling to free January 6 rioters from prison because they don’t trust what Donald Trump will say next.

How Donald Trump Is Making Things Worse for Jan 6 Rioters

The Bulwark Podcast

2 MINS

Meet the Coalition Expected to Replace Netanyahu in Israel

Benjamin Netanyahu’s years in power in Israel could finally be about to end, with a coalition trying to oust him. Worldly looks at the combination of far-right and far-left parties who have got together with one aim - get rid of Bibi.

Meet the Coalition Expected to Replace Netanyahu in Israel

Worldly

4 MINS

Naomi Osaka: When Mental Health Disrupts Your Work

Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open, citing mental health reasons after refusing to take part in press conferences. But what happens when we don’t have the opportunity to protect ourselves like Naomi did? From The Quicky.

Naomi Osaka: When Mental Health Disrupts Your Work

The Quicky

3 MINS

Behind the Scenes Hosting the G7 Summit

As the worlds leaders descend on the UK to meet at the G7 summit, former political advisor Lord Stewart Wood explains what goes on behind the scenes as when a country hosts the important event. From How Did We Get Here?

How did we get here? Explaining the news

2 MINS

Finding the Source of the Bill Gates Vaccine Conspiracy Theory

We’ve all heard the ridiculous conspiracy theory that Bill Gates is putting microchips inside us all via the vaccine. On Reveal, they go right back to the source.

Finding the Source of the Bill Gates Vaccine Conspiracy Theory

Reveal

4 MINS

Race-Norming Is All Over Medicine, Not Just in the NFL

The NFL may have announced they will stop using “race-norming” when assessing medical needs of players - but Dr Darshali Vyas says the practice is still used all over medicine. From What Next.

Race-Norming Is All Over Medicine, Not Just in the NFL

What Next

4 MINS

The Most Powerful Joe in Washington

There’s one man who has control over what happens in Washington - and it’s not the President. Pod Save America looks at how the Democrats can get Joe Manchin in line.

Pod Save America

2 MINS

Doctors Split over New Alzheimer’s Drug’s Approval

The first drug to target Alzheimer’s in 18 years has been approved. But doctors are split on whether it should have been. The Global News Podcast explains.

Doctors Split over New Alzheimer’s Drug’s Approval

Global News Podcast

2 MINS

The Woman Behind the Viral Speech on Abortion

Paxton Smith’s incredible Valedictorian speech went viral after she tore up the text she’d written and spoke put against Texas’ new graduation laws.

The Woman Behind the Viral Speech on Abortion

The Michael Moore Podcast

4 MINS

“When Did Being Stupid Become Cool?”

Charlie Sykes abs Tom Nichols discuss Charlie Kiel’s ridiculous comments about globalism and ask “when did being stupid become cool?” From The Bulwark Podcast.

The Bulwark Podcast

2 MINS

In Defense of Joe Manchin

Democrats are frustrated with Joe Manchin blocking their key agenda. Americast looked into what his priorities actually are.

Americast

3 MINS

How To Write a Killer Letter to Health Insurance Companies

How can you get your insurance company to change their mind about denying you a payout? Meet Jeanne Wood, who does this for a living. From An Arm And A Leg.

How To Write a Killer Letter to Health Insurance Companies

An Arm and a Leg

3 MINS

Biden’s Best Quality at G7 Summit: Not Being Trump

He was described as “a breath of fresh air”. Joe Biden was welcomed to the G7 by world leaders who seemed happy he wasn’t Donald Trump. From The Intelligence.

Biden’s Best Quality at G7 Summit: Not Being Trump

The Intelligence from The Economist

1 MIN

How G7 Summit Became a Sausage War

The world leaders were supposed to get together to talk about climate change and China. But the biggest debate that happened was about sausages. The Calling Peston podcast explains.

Calling Peston: The ITV News Politics Podcast

1 MIN

Skewering the Texas Abortion Laws

British satirical show The Skewer looked at the new abortion laws in Texas in a unique way.

The Skewer

2 MINS

Analyzing the Man Swallowed By a Whale

Did the lobsterman really get swallowed by a whale on Cape Cod? Toucher and Rich analyze what happened and what the experts think.

Toucher & Hardy

4 MINS

Bruce Springsteen Talks to Barack Obama About Fatherhood

Bruce Springsteen conveys the importance of being present with your children anytime you’re around them, especially in the morning. From the podcast Renegades: Born in the USA.

Bruce Springsteen Talks to Barack Obama About Fatherhood

IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson

3 MINS

The Man Who Invented NFTs

Meet Kevin McCoy, the man who invented NFTs - and sold his first ever digital art work last week for over $1million. He explains why he came up with the idea on Axios Recap.

Axios Re:Cap

4 MINS

What To Do When Your Mom Believes QAnon

Meet Tammy, a Mom who believes everything from QAnon. On Today Explained, they tried to show her the truth.

Today, Explained

4 MINS

Chrissy Teigen and How Twitter Encourages Meanness

Trevor Noah discusses Chrissy Teigen’s apology for cyberbullying and explains how the way Twitter works encourages behaviour like that.

Chrissy Teigen and How Twitter Encourages Meanness

The Daily Show: Ears Edition

3 MINS

Why Is the US Military Losing So Many Weapons?

An new investigation has revealed the shocking extent that the US military is losing weapons, from handguns to rocket launchers. The Takeaway investigates just how many they’ve misplaced.

Why Is the US Military Losing So Many Weapons?

The Takeaway

4 MINS

Why Amazon Want Their Workers To Quit

Amazon has a very high turnover of staff. But a new investigation shows that that is exactly what they want. The Brian Lehrer Daily Politics Podcast explains.

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

4 MINS

What Really Happens on Raya, the Dating App For Celebrities

What really goes on in Raya, the dating app for celebrities, which has included Ben Affleck, Matthew Perry and Zac Efron? The Quicky had a sneak peek at how you get access and what it’s like when you’re in there.

What Really Happens on Raya, the Dating App For Celebrities

The Quicky

4 MINS

The Unusual Pleasure of Cooking for Someone You’re Caring For

Russell T Davies, the award-winning writer of It’s A Sin, spoke to Grace Dent about how one of the happiest times of his life was cooking for his terminally-ill husband. From Comfort Eating with Grace Dent.

The Unusual Pleasure of Cooking for Someone You’re Caring For

Comfort Eating with Grace Dent

4 MINS

Predicting How Quickly US Jobs Will Grow

The Us lost seven million jobs during the pandemic. So how long will it take for them to come back? Planet Money asked two leading economists to crunch the numbers and predict the future.

Predicting How Quickly US Jobs Will Grow

Planet Money

4 MINS

Does the Front-Runner to be New York Mayor Even Live in New York?

Eric Scott is the favorite to be “America’s Mayor” ahead of the Democratic primaries. But an investigation shows they are not even sure whether he lives in the state.

Does the Front-Runner to be New York Mayor Even Live in New York?

The Conversation with Dasha Burns

4 MINS

First Transgender Athlete Selected for Olympics

Laurel Hubbard will make history as the first transgender athlete to appear at the Olympics. But, she is a reluctant trailblazer.

First Transgender Athlete Selected for Olympics

The Detail

4 MINS

Brexit Five Years On: How Is It Going?

It’s five years since the Brexit vote and it’s still going on. So how is it going? The Atlantic’s Tom McTague tells Today Explained about the issues it has created.

Today, Explained

2 MINS

Why the NFL’s First Gay Player Is So Important

Carl Nassib became the first active NFL player to come out - and the Around The World Podcast thinks it’s a really bold and important move.

Why the NFL’s First Gay Player Is So Important

NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal

3 MINS

The Most Chilling Revelations from Britney's Court Appearance

Britney Spears appeared in court on Wednesday, asking for her conservatorship to be removed.

The Most Chilling Revelations from Britney's Court Appearance

The Spill

4 MINS

Why the Supreme Court Hasn’t Overturned Liberal Laws… Yet

Many people feared that a Supreme Court with a 6-3 Republican majority would repeal liberal laws such as abortion and Obamacare. But so far, they’ve avoided controversy. On Americast, Dahlia Lithwick explains why they’re playing the long game.

Why the Supreme Court Hasn’t Overturned Liberal Laws… Yet

Americast

3 MINS

The First Capitol by Rioter Sentence: What We Can Learn

The first sentence for a Capitol rioter has been passed - and she avoided jail. Prosecutor Ken White looks at what we can learn from that ruling.

The First Capitol by Rioter Sentence: What We Can Learn

All the Presidents' Lawyers

4 MINS

Looking For the Cause of the Miami Building Collapse

What A Day looks at whether structural issues or climate change may have played a part in the collapse of the 12-storey apartment block in Miami.

Looking For the Cause of the Miami Building Collapse

What A Day

3 MINS

The Key Moments Where the Pandemic Response Went Very Wrong

The pandemic could have been very different if the Trump administration made better decision. Yasmine Abutaleb and Damien Paletta have written a book on the subject and outline the major turning points.

The Key Moments Where the Pandemic Response Went Very Wrong

The Daily Beast Podcast

3 MINS

Could Jeff Bezos Stay In Space Forever?

A cheeky petition stating that when Jeff Bezos goes into space, he shouldn’t be allowed back. Stuff They Don’t Want You To Know looks at whether he logistically could live there.

Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

4 MINS

We Should Expect More Weather Like the Pacific NW’s Heat Dome

Temperatures are unbearable in the Pacific Northwest, reaching a record-breaking 112 degrees in Portland this week.

We Should Expect More Weather Like the Pacific NW’s Heat Dome

Axios Re:Cap

4 MINS

Sous Sous, the 10-Year-Old Drag Queen

A lot of people took up new hobbies during the lockdown and that is certainly the case for Ozzy Horvath, who created his alter ego, drag queen Sous Sous. He spoke to The Current.

The Current

2 MINS

How Trump’s Lawyer Is Responsible for Cosby Being Freed

Remember Bruce Castor? He was Donald Trump’s lawyer for his second impeachment trial and his rambling speeches made him a meme. It turns out that he inadvertently played a huge role in Bill Cosby’s convictions being overturned. From What A Day.

How Trump’s Lawyer Is Responsible for Cosby Being Freed

What A Day

3 MINS

“The System Has Let Down Bill Cosby’s Victims”

Omar Moore from The Politicrat Podcast spoke passionately about how the system let down both Bill Cosby’s victims and all victims of sexual assault after the comedian was freed on a technicality.

“The System Has Let Down Bill Cosby’s Victims”

The Politicrat

2 MINS

The Tactics To Win Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

How do you win the famous Nathan’s Hot Dog-Eating contest? Seven-times women’s winner Miki Sudo explains her tactics - and how she psyches out her rivals. From Seasoned.

The Tactics To Win Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

Seasoned

2 MINS

How Many Hot Dogs Can a Person Eat in 10 Minutes?

The record in Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog-Eating contest is 75 in 10 minutes. But how much further could a person push his body. Great Moments in Science asked a biologist to find out.

How Many Hot Dogs Can a Person Eat in 10 Minutes?

Great Moments In Science

3 MINS

Shocking (and Hilarious) Tales of Growing Up in Liverpool

Growing up in Liverpool in the 1980s was not easy. But Roger Bennett, an Englishman who dreamed of America, made it hilarious in his new book (Re)born in the USA. He told Pod Save America some of the funny tales from his early years.

Shocking (and Hilarious) Tales of Growing Up in Liverpool

Pod Save America

4 MINS

Analyzing the Moment Rupert Murdoch Got Pied

British Scandal are telling the remarkable story of how one of Rupert Murdoch’s newspapers was listening in to the voicemails of hundreds of famous people - and it culminated with the magnate being hit in the face by a pie while giving evidence.

Analyzing the Moment Rupert Murdoch Got Pied

British Scandal

2 MINS

Former Flight Attendant’s Thrilling New Book in the Sky

TJ Newman worked for years as a flight attendant and has just released her first book, which has already been picked up for a movie. She told Fresh Air the moment the dramatic plot came to her.

Former Flight Attendant’s Thrilling New Book in the Sky

Fresh Air

2 MINS

An Ad Executive’s Biggest Challenge: Selling the Vaccine

The Journal tells the story of how ad executive PJ Pereira faced his biggest challenge - creating a campaign to persuade people to get the Covid vaccine.

An Ad Executive’s Biggest Challenge: Selling the Vaccine

The Journal.

3 MINS

“I Accidentally Proposed to the Sister of a Gang Leader”

Ross Kemp hosts a TV show where he meets the word’s most fearsome gangs. He told Off Menu about the moment when he felt in most danger.

“I Accidentally Proposed to the Sister of a Gang Leader”

Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

3 MINS

The Last Letter Game

Scott, Paul and Lauren from Threedom play the Last Letter Game - an improv scene where you have to start your line with the last letter of the previous one.

Threedom

2 MINS

What Are Ryan Reynolds’ Pet Peeves?

There are some phrases that really annoy you. The Smartless gang and guest Ryan Reynolds hilariously go through their pet peeves.

SmartLess

2 MINS

The Horrible Sound That Haunts Reality TV

Do you wince when that dramatic scraping sound appears on every reality TV show? Every Little Thing attempted to find where it came from and why they use it on every show.

The Horrible Sound That Haunts Reality TV

Every Little Thing

3 MINS

Inside the Bizarre World of Conservative Kids’ Books

If you want to make sure that your child becomes a Trump supporter, Fever Dreams has the books for you. Let’s take a trip to Freedom Island…

Inside the Bizarre World of Conservative Kids’ Books

Fever Dreams

3 MINS

Tig Notaro’s Sixth Grade Music Class

The hilarious Tig Notaro appeared on Good One to discuss how she uses stories from her life in her comedy. And they started with this wonderful moment from her most recent show.

Good One

3 MINS

The Great Barrier Reef Is Dying, So Why Is No One Saving It?

Huge chunks of the Great Barrier Reef as being bleached and dying. Yet the Australian Government are fighting against it being put on the endangered list. Today In Focus asks why.

The Great Barrier Reef Is Dying, So Why Is No One Saving It?

Today in Focus

4 MINS

Suni Lee: The First Hmong American Gold Medallist

Sinisa Lee stepped out of the shadow of Simone Biles to win gold in the women’s all-round Gymnastics, becoming the first ever Hmong American medallist. Axios Today were with her family as they watched on.

Suni Lee: The First Hmong American Gold Medallist

1 big thing

3 MINS

How Johansson’s Disney Dispute Could Shake Up Hollywood

Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney after they released Black Widow straight to their streaming service. The WSJ’s What’s News looks at whether she could be the first of many.

How Johansson’s Disney Dispute Could Shake Up Hollywood

WSJ What’s News

3 MINS

Busting the Myths on Breakthrough Covid Cases

The media tells you that 125,000 vaccinated people have got Covid in the IS. But Marketplace looked at the data to show you the true picture of how the pandemic is developing.

Busting the Myths on Breakthrough Covid Cases

Marketplace All-in-One

2 MINS

Why Horses Deserve The Equestrian Olympic Medals

Why does the rider get the equestrian medal when the horse does all the work? The Ringer Guide To The Summer Games starts a campaign…

Why Horses Deserve The Equestrian Olympic Medals

The Ringer Guide to the Summer Games

3 MINS

The Star Sprinter Who Is Also Going To Fix Healthcare

Gabby Thomas isn’t just a sprinter in an Olympic final. She’s also a Harvard graduate who is dedicated to solving inequalities in the US healthcare system. Meet Her in My New Favorite Olympian.

The Star Sprinter Who Is Also Going To Fix Healthcare

My New Favorite Olympian and My New Favorite Paralympian

2 MINS

“Their Kids Will Be Orphans”: The Diary of a Covid Nurse

Start Here play the passionate diary of a Covid nurse in Louisiana, the day after the state became the first to reintroduce a mask mandate.

“Their Kids Will Be Orphans”: The Diary of a Covid Nurse

Start Here

2 MINS

John Amaechi’s Principled Decision To Turn Down the LA Lakers

John Amaechi is not like most other NBA stars. Now a psychologist, he told James O’Brien of how he made the incredibly difficult decision to reject the LA Lakers because of his principles.

John Amaechi’s Principled Decision To Turn Down the LA Lakers

John Amaechi’s Principled Decision To Turn Down the LA Lakers

John Amaechi is not like most other NBA stars. Now a psychologist, he told James O’Brien of how he made the incredibly difficult decision to reject the LA Lakers because of his principles.

Full Disclosure with James O'Brien

3 MINS

The Inventors of the Covid Vaccine Dismantle Conspiracy Theories

Conspiracy theories about the Covid vaccines have spread across the internet, so James O’Brien asked the two brilliant scientists who created the AstraZeneca vaccine to explain why they are so wrong.

The Inventors of the Covid Vaccine Dismantle Conspiracy Theories

Full Disclosure with James O'Brien

2 MINS

Ricky Gervais on Causing Offence in Comedy

Ricky Gervais told James O’Brien that people have to choose to be offended by comedy as he discussed his rows with Twitter trolls and Kim Catrall.

Ricky Gervais on Causing Offence in Comedy

Full Disclosure with James O'Brien

3 MINS

George Clooney Is the Best at Pranks

George Clooney joined the Smartless gang and told the story of a prank he pulled on his flatmate Richard Kind, leaving everyone in hysterics.

SmartLess

4 MINS

The Rules Preventing Black Owners of NFL Teams

Why aren’t there any Black owners of NFL teams? Former NFL star Keyshawn Johnson told John Stewart that the legacy rules put in place means no minorities stand a chance.

The Rules Preventing Black Owners of NFL Teams

The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

3 MINS

The Tom Brady Origin Story Myth

Sports In America with David Greene

2 MINS

Ruin a Film By Removing One Letter

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue is a British institution, a comedy panel game which has been running for 49 years. Its new series features on the BBC's Comedy of the Week podcast, so here's one hilarious round from it.

Comedy of the Week

2 MINS

“I’m Only Next Door”

The 'Songs In The Key of Laugh' podcast held a comedy song contest. This entry, from Canadians In Space, was our favorite.

Songs In The Key Of Laugh

3 MINS

Cowboys Cheerleader Reads Embarrassing Teenage Letter Back to the Writer

A former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader received a sweet letter from a young fan back in the 1970s.

Cowboys Cheerleader Reads Embarrassing Teenage Letter Back to the Writer

The Final Flight of Captain Forrester

2 MINS

The Moment the World’s Most Valuable Racehorse Was Stolen

Vanilla Ice recounts the remarkable story of Shergar, the world’s most valuable racehorse, and the moment he was kidnapped.

The Moment the World’s Most Valuable Racehorse Was Stolen

Sport's Strangest Crimes

2 MINS

Devin Hester’s Emotional Response at Hall of Fame Selection

Devin Hester is one of football’s greatest kick returners ever. Speaking to Cris Carter on WR1, he couldn’t hide his joy at being selected for the Hall of Fame.

Devin Hester’s Emotional Response at Hall of Fame Selection

WR1 with Cris Carter

3 MINS

Jimmy Fallon and Vince Vaughn’s Prank Goes Wrong

On Smartless, Jimmy Fallon does his John Travolta impression, then tells the story of when his prank with Vince Vaughn went very wrong.

Jimmy Fallon and Vince Vaughn’s Prank Goes Wrong

SmartLess

2 MINS

“Whenever I’m Happy, I Think of You”

Comic Sarah Kendall tells the story of how she once saw podcast host James Acaster with his girlfriend and it shapes the way she thinks of happy couples. But the story doesn’t go the way you imagine - and ends up very R-rated!

Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

2 MINS

Will We Need a New Vaccine for Omicron?

Do our current Covid vaccines give us enough protection from omicron or do scientists need to develop a new one? ‘The Journal’ explains.

The Journal.

2 MINS

How John Madden Revolutionized Football on TV

A legend of the NFL, John Madden, died aged 85. Bryan Curtis and Robert Mays reflect on how he took football on television to the next level.

How John Madden Revolutionized Football on TV

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

2 MINS

The Player Who Inspired the NBA Logo Hates the NBA Logo

The silhouette of a player on the NBA logo is a real person - Jerry West. And he hates being in the logo. 99% Invisible's Chris Berube explains why.

99% Invisible

5 MINS

Which Succession Character Is Mr Burns Most Like?

Former Simpsons writer Conan O’Brien discusses the similarities between Mr Burns and the characters in Succession with Roman Roy himself, Kieran Culkin.

Which Succession Character Is Mr Burns Most Like?

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

4 MINS

“Playing Manchester City Is Like Fighting a Three-Armed Man”

Simon Burnton has a brilliant way of describing the intense way that Manchester City attack as they stormed clear at the top of the Premier League.

“Playing Manchester City Is Like Fighting a Three-Armed Man”

Football Weekly

2 MINS

Woody Harrelson Is a ‘Arrested Development’ Super Fan

This story has everything - Woody Harrelson, Bono, Will Arnett and an absolutely amazing put-down!

Woody Harrelson Is a ‘Arrested Development’ Super Fan

SmartLess

3 MINS

How to Protect Your Beef

The Beef and Dairy Network is one of the more bizarre podcasts out there - a comedy show based around meat production. Here’s a hilarious moment from a recent episode where they discussed beef security.

Beef And Dairy Network

4 MINS

The Scandal of the 2000 Olympics Women’s Gymnastics

The women’s vault is one of the highlights of the Olympic Games, but things went very wrong in Sydney in 2000. And it was left to one of the youngest contestants Allana Slater to work out what happened.

The Scandal of the 2000 Olympics Women’s Gymnastics

Blind Landing

5 MINS

Bill Simmons and Cousin Sal Have This Message for NFL Commentators

NFL commentators… stop trying to make the game sound more exciting than it is. That’s the message from Bill Simmons and Cousin Sal.

Bill Simmons and Cousin Sal Have This Message for NFL Commentators

The Bill Simmons Podcast

2 MINS

Broom gate: Curling’s Biggest Ever Scandal

The genteel winter sport of curling may look innocent, but two innovators caused a stir when they released a new style of sweeping broom. ‘The Podium’ tells the story.

Broom gate: Curling’s Biggest Ever Scandal

The Podium

5 MINS

A Recent History of Pro Athletes and Medical Quackery

Following Novak Djokovic and Aaron Rodgers’ refusal to get vaccinated, ‘Today Explained’ took a look at some other examples of professional athletes failing to be led by the science.

A Recent History of Pro Athletes and Medical Quackery

Today, Explained

3 MINS

Remembering Comedy Great Bob Saget

Former Full House star Bob Saget died this month, aged 65. It made us go back to listen to this wonderful interview he did with old friend Marc Maron on WTF, which showed how he can turn any subject into a laugh.

WTF with Marc Maron Podcast

3 MINS

Is Danil Medvedev Now the Favorite?

Without Novak Djokovic, who is going to win the Australian Open? Here's the predictions from 'The Tennis Podcast'.

The Tennis Podcast

1 MIN

Chelsea Peretti’s Date from Hell

Chelsea Peretti told Nicole Byer what happened when an actor she was dating started serenading her...with FIVE songs.

Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer

4 MINS

The Most Scandalous Basketball Game Ever

The US basketball team were riding a long winning run going into the 1972 Olympics. What happened in the final against Russia still irks the players 50 years later.

The Most Scandalous Basketball Game Ever

Torched

5 MINS

Jay Leno’s Hilarious Yet Poignant Story About Rodney Dangerfield

Jay Leno told Mike Rowe the wonderful story of his friendship with comedian Rodney Dangerfield.

Jay Leno’s Hilarious Yet Poignant Story About Rodney Dangerfield

Duncan Trussell Family Hour

3 MINS

Could the British Prime Minister Be Kicked Out For Having a Party?

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing increasing calls to resign. The reason? Having a number of parties while the rest of the country was in lockdown.

Could the British Prime Minister Be Kicked Out For Having a Party?

Today, Explained

4 MINS

Hockey's Indigenous Past

There are very few indigenous hockey players nowadays. But 'My New Favourite Olympian' reveals it didn't always used to be that way.

My New Favorite Olympian and My New Favorite Paralympian

3 MINS

Watch the Tour de France, Learn About Architecture

The Tour de France can feature six-hour stages with little for the commentators to talk about. So British TV host Phil Liggett found a new way to fill the airtime: discussing architecture.

Watch the Tour de France, Learn About Architecture

99% Invisible

7 MINS

Conan O’Brien Insults an Entire Nation

Conan O’Brien speaks to Icelandic listener Bjorke to find out more about his country… and accidentally insults the entire nation.

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

2 MINS

The Oath Keepers: What Exactly is Sedition?

What exactly is seditious conspiracy and could a charge against the Oath Keepers stick over January 6? Professor Jenny Carroll explains it on ‘On Point’.

The Oath Keepers: What Exactly is Sedition?

On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

3 MINS

Assessing How a Black Woman Will Impact the Supreme Court

After Justice Breyer announced his retirement from the Supreme Court, law professor Leah Litman assessed how having a Black woman in the court will make a difference.

Assessing How a Black Woman Will Impact the Supreme Court

What A Day

3 MINS

The Reason Republicans Are Furious About a Black Female Justice

Republicans are furious about President Biden appointing a Black woman to the Supreme Court. Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer explain why they're so angry when they don't even know who it's going to be.

The Reason Republicans Are Furious About a Black Female Justice

Pod Save America

4 MINS

Marlee Matlin Pranks Hosts Josh Malina & Hrishikesh Hirway

When you invite a guest on to your podcast, you don't expect them to prank you before the recording even starts.

Marlee Matlin Pranks Hosts Josh Malina & Hrishikesh Hirway

The West Wing Weekly

3 MINS

Sarah Palin Vs. New York Times: The Facts

Bryan Curtis runs through the facts behind the libel case Sarah Palin is bringing agains the New York Times.

Sarah Palin Vs. New York Times: The Facts

The Press Box

4 MINS

Why Wall Street Actually Enjoyed the GameStop Squeeze

The GameStop Squeeze wasn’t just a group of youngsters fighting the wolves in Wall Street. Wall Street enjoyed it too, says Spencer Jakab, who has written a book about the incident.

Why Wall Street Actually Enjoyed the GameStop Squeeze

All Of It

3 MINS

Ilhan Omar Analyzes the “High School” Cliques in Congress

Being in Congress is a lot like being in High School, full of cliques, says Rep. Ilhan Omar.

Ilhan Omar Analyzes the “High School” Cliques in Congress

The Daily Beast Podcast

2 MINS

Tom Hanks Reviews Baby Boomer Toys

Is a slinky a better toy than silly putty? Dana Carvey put that question to acting legend Tom Hanks.

Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade

3 MINS

AI Creates the Funniest Joke in the World

On Distractible, they tried to find the funniest joke in the world using an AI program which had learned all of Conan O’Brien’s monologues. This was the result.

AI Creates the Funniest Joke in the World

Distractible

3 MINS

Off Menu Host Can’t Stop Asking Rude Questions

James Acaster was trying to ask some good questions to singer Charlotte Church. But every question just seemed to get creepier!

Off Menu Host Can’t Stop Asking Rude Questions

Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

3 MINS

Bert Kreischer Jumps Off the Stratosphere

On the fifth anniversary of Good One, Jesse David Fox recounted some of his favorite moments from The Laughing Round… and this story from Bert Kreischer left us in hysterics.

Bert Kreischer Jumps Off the Stratosphere

Good One

4 MINS

Jason Bateman and Will Arnett Trade Put-Downs

Courtney Cox was a guest on Smartless this week and it was a great episode. This moment near the end left us in hysterics, where Jason Bateman and Will Arnett trade two of the best put-downs.

Jason Bateman and Will Arnett Trade Put-Downs

SmartLess

2 MINS

Black in Gymnastics

On the new season of 'American Prodigies,' Amira Rose Davis is telling the story of how Black girls moved from the margins of gymnastics to the core. Here, Jordan Chiles tells Amira about losing her love for gymnastics.

American Prodigy: Becoming Great

3 MINS

Male Feminists “Interview” Woman on Gender Differences

This new podcast sees “male feminists” Sam and Jamie reframing feminism to be more about men. Hilariously performed by Samantha Martin and Amy Hoggart, this is a hilarious pastiche of so many podcasts out there.

Male Feminists “Interview” Woman on Gender Differences

FeMANism Podcast

4 MINS

A Voicemail from Ukraine

Tortoise has released this very important podcast which allows us to hear directly from the Ukrainians affected by the Russian invasion. Here’s Ksenya, talking about how she’s trying to escape over the Polish border.

Invaded: Voicemails from Ukraine

3 MINS

Male Feminists “Interview” Woman on Gender Differences

FeMANism Podcast

4 MINS

How a Joke Turned an Actor Into a Leading QAnon Conspiracy Theorist

Isaac Kappy was an actor who had appeared in Thor. But his belief in conspiracy theories grew until he went too far. And one badly-judged joke sent him over the edge.

How a Joke Turned an Actor Into a Leading QAnon Conspiracy Theorist

Things Fell Apart

5 MINS

Alt - Dave Chang’s Chain Restaurant Draft

Which are the best national, regional and fast-food chains? The hosts of ‘The Dave Chang Show’ pick their favorites—and there are a few surprises.

Alt - Dave Chang’s Chain Restaurant Draft

The Dave Chang Show

4 MINS

Alt: The Things You Learn as a Zookeeper

Zookeeper teaches Nikki Boyer the surprising things you discover when you’re a a zookeeper.

Alt: The Things You Learn as a Zookeeper

Call Me Curious

2 MINS

A Walk to Silence

Take a walk to a square inch of silence in Olympic National Forest with acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton. From the podcast On Being.

On Being with Krista Tippett

3 MINS

Alt: Could Microdosing Become More Common?

Today, Explained

3 MINS

How a Joke Turned an Actor Into a Leading QAnon Conspiracy Theorist

Isaac Kappy was an actor who had appeared in Thor. But his belief in conspiracy theories grew until he went too far. And one badly-judged joke sent him over the edge.

Things Fell Apart

5 MINS

A Kidnapping in Andi Osho’s Flat

When we asked our guest Andi Osho if she’d ever been the victim of a crime, we didn’t expect this extraordinary story.

Drunk Women Solving Crime

5 MINS

The Origin Story of a Real-Life Superhero

Phoenix Jones is a real-life superhero, fighting crime on the streets of Seattle. But he wasn’t always brilliant at stopping the bad guys.

The Origin Story of a Real-Life Superhero

The Surprising Origin of the Evangelical Anti-Abortion Stance

Things Fell Apart

6 MINS

Abortion Provider: I Will Not Go Quietly

Roe may be about to be overturned, but this abortion provider in Alabama has promised to do whatever they can to continue to support the women which need them.

Abortion Provider: I Will Not Go Quietly

Notes from America with Kai Wright

6 MINS

The Surprising Origin of the Evangelical Anti-Abortion Stance

Things Fell Apart

6 MINS

Fighting to Ban the AR-15

The AR-15 semi-automatic rifle has been used in almost all major mass shootings. So why isn’t it banned? ‘The Journal’ looks at the fight to stop them being sold.

The Journal.

6 MINS

The Pensioners Who Pulled Off One of the Biggest Ever Heists

The new season of ‘British Scandal’ tells the story of one of the biggest heists in history - and the group of pensioners who pulled it off.

The Pensioners Who Pulled Off One of the Biggest Ever Heists

British Scandal

2 MINS

United States Vs. Ulysses

What makes something obscene? Writer Kurt Andersen joins Jody and Niki to discuss why the United States’ ban on Joyce’s Ulysses was finally lifted.

This Day

3 MINS

How Sylvia Beach met James Joyce and came to publish Ulysses

Frank Delaney's Re: Joyce

7 MINS

The Highs and Lows of Having a New Puppy

Rumble Strip, a podcast about ordinary life, recently won a Peabody Award. Here’s a perfect example why as one man creates audio diary to show the highs and lows of owning a new puppy.

The Highs and Lows of Having a New Puppy

Rumble Strip

3 MINS

David Cole received a parcel that wasn’t for him and went out of his way to get it to its rightful owner.

Going Above and Beyond to Return to Sender

The Moth

5 MINS

The Mystery of the Empty Ketchup Packet

Richard Parks III tries to crack a mystery: Just how did his friend end up with two sealed ketchup packets which were completely empty?

Richard's Famous Food Podcast

4 MINS

Is KIA Sexy Now?

Pivot

4 MINS

Why We Get Dopamine Highs and Lows

The Session with Tom Swarbrick

4 MINS

The Horrifying Story of a Serial Cyberstalker

Can I tell you a secret?

5 MINS

What Jevon McCormick Learned About Business from his Pimp Dad

Toure Show

5 MINS

The Best Segues Ever

Jon Stewart and his writers revel in the fact that American news is the world’s best for awkward segues.

The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

2 MINS

Trump Subpoenaed Over January 6: Now What?

Donald Trump is almost certainly not going to appear in front of the January 6 committee, despite being subpoenaed. So why did the committee do it?

Trump Subpoenaed Over January 6: Now What?

Pod Save America

4 MINS

“Special Time”: Five Minutes a Day to Make Your Child Better at Listening

Life Kit

5 MINS

Why Ivy Style Never Goes Out of Fashion

In the new season of 'Articles of Interest', Avery Trufelman explores why the preppie look never seems to go out of style.

Articles of Interest

3 MINS

Why Ivy Style Never Goes Out of Fashion

In the new season of 'Articles of Interest', Avery Trufelman explores why the preppie look never seems to go out of style.

Articles of Interest

3 MINS

Day of the Dead in Oaxaca

A trip to Oaxaca to celebrate the annual Day of the Dead celebrations. From the Passport podcast.

Passport

4 MINS

Kyrie part 2

The Domonique Foxworth Show

5 MINS

Cutting Down the World's Oldest Tree

In 1864, a geography grad student accidentally cut down Prometheus, the oldest tree ever known to humanity.

Ologies with Alie Ward

4 MINS

November 5, 1935: Monopoly Debuts

Witness History

5 MINS

The National Picture Following the Midterms

Astead Herndon and Michael Babbaro give us the big picture on what happened on election day.

The National Picture Following the Midterms

The Run-Up

4 MINS

How Gladwell’s ‘Outliers’ Got Things Very Wrong

🥡If Books Could Kill

6 MINS

The First Time Quentin Tarantino Met Martin Scorsese

Quentin Tarantino tells the hilarious story about the first time he met directing legend Martin Scorsese.

The First Time Quentin Tarantino Met Martin Scorsese

Pure Cinema Podcast

2 MINS

The Two Digital Revolutions: Stay Here and A La Carte.

The Bill Simmons Podcast

5 MINS

How Comedian Paul Scheer Thinks We Should Celebrate Thanksgiving

On Make My Day, Josh Gondelman plays a Thanksgiving game with comedian Paul Scheer, who suggests a new twist on Thanksgiving tradition.

How Comedian Paul Scheer Thinks We Should Celebrate Thanksgiving

Make My Day with Josh Gondelman

3 MINS

When Stanley Tucci Tried a French Delicacy

Actor Stanley Tucci reveals what happened when he tried a French sausage known for its pungent aroma during a meal with Meryl Streep.

When Stanley Tucci Tried a French Delicacy

Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

2 MINS

Brian Cox on his Up-and-Down Acting Career

Full Disclosure with James O'Brien

2 MINS

A Bus Driver Helps an Elderly Passenger

Ronald Ruiz has had a long career as a bus driver in New York City. He tells the story of a memorable passenger he picked up in the Bronx.

StoryCorps

1 MIN

The Children Who Inspired Louis Armstrong's 'What a Wonderful World'

In Corona, Queens, Louis Armstrong's house is preserved as a living record of his legacy for future generations.

The Children Who Inspired Louis Armstrong's 'What a Wonderful World'

The Atlas Obscura Podcast

1 MIN

Licorice: It's Good For You!

Licorice isn’t to everyone’s liking. But whether you love it or hate it, the health benefits are undeniable.

Gastropod

6 MINS

Jeanne Dielman as #1 is a Seismic Shift in Film Criticism

Chantal Ackerman's "Jeanne Dielman" being named the new 'greatest film ever' represents a seismic shift in the history of film criticism.

Jeanne Dielman as #1 is a Seismic Shift in Film Criticism

The Cinematologists Podcast

4 MINS

Breaking Down “The Volleyball Scene”

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FEB 22

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MAR 5

Work BFFs

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A Song for Unconditional Love

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Twenty Thousand Hertz

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One Man’s Bond with a Baby Chimpanzee

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MAR 8

A Ski - and Life - Lesson

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3 MINS

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The Oscars Blockbuster Conundrum

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4 MINS

The Edge: Creativity as a Spiritual Experience

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Compromise in Marriage with Michelle Obama

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5 MINS

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2 MINS

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The Power Dynamics in Building a New Sports Stadium

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5 MINS

The Evolution of the Dudes

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APR 1

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Good Sport

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MAY 13

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3 MINS

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The Implications of the NCAA Investigations

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America’s Hysteria with Pot

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Pulitzer Prize-Winning Memoir “Stay True” by Hua Hsu

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3 MINS

No Stupid Questions

4 MINS

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4 MINS

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4 MINS

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3 MINS

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Lower the Bar and Make Things for Fun

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4 MINS

The Battle over Reparations at Georgetown

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3 MINS

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5 MINS

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The Unique Cultural Space of Wes Anderson

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2 MINS

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What Next for Putin?

Ukrainecast

5 MINS

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Mike Birbiglia’s Proof of How Lucky He Is

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Science Weekly

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Two Friends' Weekly High-Five

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5 MINS

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People Fixing the World

5 MINS

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2 MINS

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Post Reports

3 MINS

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4 MINS

A Love Song to Badass Feminists

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4 MINS

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3 MINS

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Culture Gabfest

5 MINS

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Pod Save America

2 MINS

The reluctant puzzler

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The Jonah Hill Texts

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2 MINS

Does Brooklyn Have a Gentrification Problem?

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4 MINS

The Origin of the Karaoke Machine

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4 MINS

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3 MINS

The Gripping History of the Handshake

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Can the Grid Cope with Our A.C. Addiction?

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3 MINS

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Open to Debate

4 MINS

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Toure Show

5 MINS

The Subversive Nature of Barbie

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American Hysteria

4 MINS

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The Blindboy Podcast

2 MINS

JUL 28

How This Book Changed Oprah

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How the Supreme Court Could Interfere with Trump’s Indictment

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How the Supreme Court Could Interfere with Trump’s Indictment

Pod Save America

1 MIN

Why Cats Have 9 Lives

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1 MIN

We’re Thinking About Electric Cars All Wrong

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4 MINS

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2 MINS

Kidnapped at 3 by Racist Grandparents

Fresh Air

4 MINS

The Worst Tinder Date Ever

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Bad Dates

6 MINS

King Charles Tries to Consummate His Marriage

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King Charles Tries to Consummate His Marriage

British Scandal

4 MINS

Is Human Nature Real?

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How To Fail With Elizabeth Day

2 MINS

Making Music with Your Body

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4 MINS

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4 MINS

The Most Embarrassing Night of My Life

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3 MINS

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Meet Vantablack, the World's Blackest Black

99% Invisible

2 MINS

Summer Strutting to “Planet of the Bass”

For 14 years, the Slate Culture Gabfest has asked listeners to send-in their favorite summer strut songs. This summer, it’s all about “Planet of the Bass.”

Summer Strutting to “Planet of the Bass”

Culture Gabfest

3 MINS

Is ‘The Bachelor’ a Cult?

Hosts Isa Medina and Amanda Montell go down a list that proves the Bachelor is a cult.

Sounds Like A Cult

5 MINS

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The Assignment with Audie Cornish

4 MINS

Why Compassion Requires Vulnerability

The Science of Happiness

3 MINS

MAY 1

A Librarian’s Kindness

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StoryCorps

2 MINS

The "Ghost" of Villa de Vecchi

Giuseppe lived in Villa de Vecchi all his life, so when the rumors about it being a haunted mansion started, he decided to make them true.

The Atlas Obscura Podcast

4 MINS

The Pressure of Being an Online Content Creator

The Vergecast

5 MINS

What Really Went Down on "Love is Blind"

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What Really Went Down on "Love is Blind"

Into It: A Vulture Podcast with Sam Sanders

5 MINS

Is There a “Superior” Way of Speaking a Language?

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Is There a “Superior” Way of Speaking a Language?

Unconfuse Me with Bill Gates

4 MINS

Restaurant Leftovers Against Climate Change

Angelenos are buying restaurant leftovers to fight climate change. But not everyone is happy about it.

Restaurant Leftovers Against Climate Change

Greater LA

5 MINS

The Case for Mandatory Voting

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3 MINS

Easy Runner's High

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2 MINS

The Art of Becoming an Adult

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6 MINS

Why Plus-Size Clothes Never Fit Right

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Articles of Interest

6 MINS

Why Are People Still Supporting Russell Brand?

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The Quicky

4 MINS

Did India Assassinate a Canadian Citizen?

A killing in Canada has caused a geopolitical crisis that is sending shock waves through India, the United States and beyond.

Did India Assassinate a Canadian Citizen?

Post Reports

4 MINS

The Hardest Part of Empathy

Brene Brown explains the subtle ways we exert control and prevent connection with others when we think we are being supportive.

We Can Do Hard Things

5 MINS

Jann Wenner’s Racist and Sexist Interview with the New York Times

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Culture Gabfest

5 MINS

Sports Superstars Are Just Employees

Freakonomics Radio

4 MINS

Can Anything Stop a Biden-Trump Rematch?

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3 MINS

Cutting Down the World's Oldest Tree

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Ologies with Alie Ward

4 MINS

The American-Dream-to-Life-Coaches Pipeline

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The American-Dream-to-Life-Coaches Pipeline

ICYMI

3 MINS

Why We’re Bringing Back Woolly Mammoths

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4 MINS

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5 MINS

Jann Wenner’s Racist and Sexist Interview

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Jann Wenner’s Racist and Sexist Interview

Culture Gabfest

5 MINS

Embarrassing Yourself in Front of a Celebrity

Tig Notaro tells the embarrassing story of what happened when she went to a friend’s Game Night.

Embarrassing Yourself in Front of a Celebrity

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Why Is It Called Pickleball?

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1 MIN

What Liberals Get Wrong About the Right

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Factually! with Adam Conover

4 MINS

The Spicy History of Nutmeg

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5 MINS

A Nerd Goes Dating

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The Moth

5 MINS

What Joaquin Phoenix Learned About Napoleon

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3 MINS

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How the Gaza War Has Impacted Jewish Performers

When Jonathan Glazer accepted his Oscar for ‘The Zone of Interest,’ he talked about Gaza. Now, these Jewish performers say he’s made it hard for them to work.

How the Gaza War Has Impacted Jewish Performers

Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud

3 MINS

America’s Chronic Absenteeism Problem

Lindsey Buckingham’s Raw First Vocals after Breaking Up with Stevie Nicks

Song Exploder

2 MINS

Being a Jewish Student at Columbia

What has life been like this past week for Jewish students at Columbia University, while pro-Palestine protests take place?

The Take

4 MINS

AUG 22

Origins of the Tooth Fairy

We have the Tooth Fairy, but other cultures have different ideas about what to do with baby teeth.

Decoder Ring

4 MINS

Understanding the Overturning of Harvey Weinstein’s Conviction

Former sex crimes prosecutor Jane Manning explains why Harvey Weinstein’s conviction was overturned.

Understanding the Overturning of Harvey Weinstein’s Conviction

Stay Tuned with Preet

5 MINS

Is Divesting From Israel Possible?

Student protests across the country have one single demand. Divestment. But is it possible? UC Merced’s Charlie Eaton explains.

Today, Explained

4 MINS

The History of the Divestment from Israel Movement (alt)

Students have been demanding their universities divest from Israel-related business long before the current protests. Inside Higher Ed’s Josh Moody dives in.

The History of the Divestment from Israel Movement (alt)

Today, Explained

4 MINS

Ian Karmel Gets a Text

Ian Karmel was drinking with a woman after a live podcast show, and the next morning, he received a very hot text message from her.

Bad Dates

6 MINS

New Poll: Biden and Trump Tied with Young Voters

A CNBC poll this week amongst voters aged 18-29 found Biden with 36%, Trump with 35%, and RFK Junior with 29%.

New Poll: Biden and Trump Tied with Young Voters

The Political Scene | The New Yorker

4 MINS

Testing the “Which Bridgerton Character Are You?” Buzzfeed Quiz

Dan Pashman asks Claudia Jessie, the actor who plays Eloise Bridgerton, to play the Buzzfeed quiz based on the hit Netflix show.

Testing the “Which Bridgerton Character Are You?” Buzzfeed Quiz

The Sporkful

5 MINS

How Elon Musk’s X Is Helping Donald Trump

The changes Elon Musk has made to his social media network will help Donald Trump in the Presidential election.

How Elon Musk’s X Is Helping Donald Trump

The Al Franken Podcast

5 MINS

Will the Trump Jury Trust Michael Cohen?

Is Donald Trump’s former lawyer telling the truth at the hush money trial, or is he a frustrated former employee out for revenge?

Will the Trump Jury Trust Michael Cohen?

The News Agents - USA

5 MINS

The Genius of Kendrick Lamar's Diss Track

Toure is joined by a panel of experts to pick out their favorite lines from Kendrick Lamar’s epic diss song to Drake.

The Genius of Kendrick Lamar's Diss Track

Toure Show

4 MINS

Creating Eloise Bridgerton

Actor Claudia Jessie explains the mannerisms she created which make the least elegant Bridgerton sister a fan favorite.

The Sporkful

2 MINS

The Bright Side of AI

Climate change. Terminal diseases. These are problems AI can help us solve.

Possible

5 MINS

“God, Voters Are Stupid”

David Plotz is flabbergasted by a recent poll showing that 20% of voters blame President Biden for overturning Roe v. Wade.

Political Gabfest

1 MIN

Is Google’s SEO Gaslighting the Internet?

“Slate Culture Gabfest” pours one out for the old Google search engine, before every result wasn’t sponsored or somewhat corrupted.

Is Google’s SEO Gaslighting the Internet?

Culture Gabfest

4 MINS

“Willie Mays Made It Absurd to Be Racist”

John Shea, a biographer of Willie Mays, explains why everyone needs to know about the baseball player’s true legacy, after he passed away at the age of 93.

“Willie Mays Made It Absurd to Be Racist”

Fifth & Mission

4 MINS

Trump’s Odds of Getting His Conviction Overturned

Straight after his conviction, Donald Trump vowed to appeal. But what chance does he have of succeeding?

Trump’s Odds of Getting His Conviction Overturned

What A Day

5 MINS

A Lice Infestation

Liz Kreppel is so excited to be away at summer camp that she’s ignoring something pretty important… a severe head lice infestation.

The Moth

4 MINS

James Carville on Joe Biden’s Attempt to Save His Election Campaign

Influential Democratic strategist James Carville responds to Joe Biden's attempt to get past his disastrous debate performance last week.

James Carville on Joe Biden’s Attempt to Save His Election Campaign

Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

4 MINS

The Criminal Roots of the Boston Tea Party

Malcolm Gladwell argues that the Boston Tea Party was a band of criminals protecting their illicit tea trade.

The Criminal Roots of the Boston Tea Party

Revisionist History

2 MINS

Do Biden’s “Senior Moments” Matter?

Jon Sopel and Emily Maitlis discuss whether Joe Biden’s difficult debate night proves that he can no longer be an effective president.

The News Agents - USA

6 MINS

Why Is John Fetterman Strongly Backing Israel?

When he came to the Senate, John Fetterman was seen as a progressive. So why is he so pro-Netanyahu?

Why Is John Fetterman Strongly Backing Israel?

The New Yorker Radio Hour

5 MINS

Project 2025: A Cull of the Civil Service

One of the main aspects of Project 2025 is the replacement of government workers with Trump loyalists. And it’s all to ensure no one stands in the way of their policies.

Project 2025: A Cull of the Civil Service

The Take

5 MINS

Ted Danson Can Teach Us a Lot About Life

Ted Danson answered some very deep questions posed to him by Rachel Martin, and his responses really make you think,

Ted Danson Can Teach Us a Lot About Life

Wild Card with Rachel Martin

4 MINS

Life as The Fonz

Henry Winkler reveals how his life completely changed when his character in ‘Happy Days’ became the main man.

SmartLess

6 MINS

What Is the Song of the Summer?

Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud

3 MINS

The Risk of Choosing J. D. Vance - For Trump and for Democracy

J. D. Vance as running mate presents worries for both sides. For Republicans, he underperformed many other candidates. For Democrats, he seems willing to do what Trump wants.

The Risk of Choosing J. D. Vance - For Trump and for Democracy

Post Reports

3 MINS

How Police Guns End Up in the Hands of Criminals

When the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department wanted to purchase new firearms, it sold its used ones to help cover the cost. Its old guns ended up being used in crimes.

How Police Guns End Up in the Hands of Criminals

Reveal

5 MINS

What Will Kamala Harris Be Like as a Candidate?

Franklin Foer and Elaina Plott Calabro have studied Kamala Harris during her time as vice-president. So how would she perform as a presidential candidate?

What Will Kamala Harris Be Like as a Candidate?

Radio Atlantic

4 MINS

There’s No “Right Way” to Travel

Travel guide books are full of must-see places. But this travel writer says vacations should be more about leisure and less about ticking boxes.

Life and Art from FT Weekend

3 MINS

Start Here

5 MINS

True Fun vs Fake Fun

Fun is an universal feeling, but not all kinds of fun are the same. Journalists Catherine Price explains.

Ologies with Alie Ward

5 MINS

A Pill That Could Help End the Opioid Crisis?

Suboxon could help cure opioid addiction. But it’s an opioid itself. And even people who have recovered thanks to it, would like to stop taking it, like Mallory. Here’s why.

A Pill That Could Help End the Opioid Crisis?

Radio Atlantic

4 MINS

When Jack Black Rode a Water Buffalo

Jack Black tells the remarkable story of what happened when he was made to ride a water buffalo while filming the movie ‘Tropic Thunder.’

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

3 MINS

Letting Your AI Clone Promote Your Podcast

In ‘Shell Game,’ Evan Ratliff created an Ai-powered clone of himself to see what he can do. And when the podcast was released he decided to let the clone promote the show.

Letting Your AI Clone Promote Your Podcast

Shell Game

5 MINS

The Ugly Cake Contest

We head to the Iowa State Fair to meet the kids striving to create the world’s ugliest cake.

Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio

3 MINS

The Amazing History of In-Flight Dining

Airplane food hasn’t always been terrible. Passengers used to be served baked Alaska at 30,000 feet!

Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio

4 MINS

The Vienna Vegetable Orchestra

Carefully Reckless

2 MINS

Common Thanksgiving Myths

Everything Everywhere Daily

3 MINS

Arizona: The Border State Where Latinos Could Be Key

Most Latinos in Arizona vote Democrat. But a growing number, especially in border towns, are moving towards Donald Trump.

Arizona: The Border State Where Latinos Could Be Key

Post Reports

4 MINS

The Woman Behind the Bombshell Poll that Put Harris Ahead

Ann Selzer is a pollster known as “The Outlier Queen,” but she’s one of the most accurate pollsters around. Is her poll for today’s election correct?

The Woman Behind the Bombshell Poll that Put Harris Ahead

The Bulwark Podcast

4 MINS

How Donald Trump Won the Election

Eugene Daniel’s and Rachel Bade look at the reasons Donald Trump proved so popular at this election.

The Playbook Podcast

5 MINS

Sam Harris’s Flawed Logic

Sam Harris, the author of the book 'The End of Faith,' has been accused of Islamophobia. And after hearing these passages from the book, it's easy to see why.

🥡If Books Could Kill

6 MINS

How Squirrels Find Their Buried Nuts

On Every Little Thing, animal behaviorist Mikel Maria Delgado explains how squirrels can bury up to 10,000 nuts every fall—and are able to find them again.

Every Little Thing

3 MINS

RFK Jr. and His Brain Worm To Be In Charge of Public Health

Conspiracy theorist, vaccine denier and brain worm guy Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is Fonald Trump’s nominee to head the Department of Health and Human Services.

RFK Jr. and His Brain Worm To Be In Charge of Public Health

What A Day

4 MINS

Malcolm Gladwell on How Harvard Maintains Its Image

Malcolm Gladwell’s new book looks again at the claims of his most famous work, ‘Tipping Point.’ And the chapter on Harvard’s admission policy is the one he’s most proud of.

Malcolm Gladwell on How Harvard Maintains Its Image

What Now? with Trevor Noah

4 MINS

Jesse Eisenberg’s “ A Real Pain”

Jesse Eisenberg wrote, directed and co-stars with Kieran Cullen in his new film “A Real Pain.”

Culture Gabfest

6 MINS

The Trump Resistance Begins

Amanda Carpenter - author of “The Authoritarian Playbook for 2025” - says it’s time to fight against Trump 2.0

The Bulwark Podcast

5 MINS

The Problem with Parents & Remote Controls

The Bill Simmons Podcast

4 MINS

Will the X Exodus Make a Difference?

Since the election hundreds of thousands of people have left X, while BlueSky numbers have rocketed. But will this make any difference to Elon Musk?

WIRED Politics Lab

5 MINS

The Annual Yellville Turkey Drop

For decades in Yellville, Arkansas, turkeys were thrown out of a plane for locals to catch as part of their annual Turkey Trot festival. And it caused quite a stir.

Search Engine

6 MINS

Kim Deal’s First Solo Album

After decades in The Pixies and The Breeders, Kim Deal releases her first solo album, “Nobody Loves You More.”

All Songs Considered

4 MINS

Peacock’s Stunning “Anatomy of Lies”

Reality Life with Kate Casey

4 MINS

Debating Father John Misty’s New Album

Hearing Things has risen from the ashes of Pitchfork to review new Father John Misty music.

Waste or Taste

3 MINS

Jia Tolentino on Luigi Mangione’s Politics

The writer Jia Tolentino says that Mangione’s online interests are typical for a 26-year tech worker.

Jia Tolentino on Luigi Mangione’s Politics

The Political Scene | The New Yorker

3 MINS

Charles Barkley vs. the Denver Nuggets Mascot

Rocky the Mountain Lion, the mascot of the Denver Nuggets, is one of the most entertaining mascots in sports. And his running feud with Charles Barkley is a career highlight.

Charles Barkley vs. the Denver Nuggets Mascot

Pablo Torre Finds Out

4 MINS

The Prince Doc You’re Not Allowed to See

Oscar-winning filmmaker Ezra Edelman has made an epic nine-hour documentary about Prince for Netflix, but it may never see the light of day. Is this scene the reason why?

The Prince Doc You’re Not Allowed to See

Pablo Torre Finds Out

4 MINS

The Paralympics Has a Cheating Problem

The Paralympics are starting soon in Paris, but a whistleblower is revealing the ways athletes are cheating to give themselves a much better chance of winning a medal.

Pablo Torre Finds Out

5 MINS

The Most Corrupt Sport at the Olympics

Sabre fencing is an Olympic sport involving slashing your opponent with a sword before they slash you. But there’s a match fixing crisis the sport is currently hiding.

Pablo Torre Finds Out

4 MINS

The Origin of “Let’s Go!”

Everyone is shouting "Let's go" right now. Even Taylor Swift did it at the Chiefs game. So where did the ubiquitous phrase come from?

Pablo Torre Finds Out

6 MINS

Why Do So Many Sports Stars Have Tattoos of The Joker?

Pablo Torre hears the stories behind athletes proudly showing off their tattoos of The Joker, including Juan Toscano Anderson.

Why Do So Many Sports Stars Have Tattoos of The Joker?

Pablo Torre Finds Out

4 MINS

Running the Sausage Mascot Race

At the Milwaukee Brewers, five mascots in different sausage outfits race during an innings break. Ian Chillag, Mike Danforth and Peter Sagal became those sausages.

How To Do Everything

4 MINS

How Nancy Pelosi Leads with Intuition

One of the most memorable moments in US politics is Nancy Pelosi’s tearing up of Trump’s speech back in 2018. Here she shares how intuition always leads her in her decisions.

Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

4 MINS

The Story Behind an Iconic Home Alone Scene

You know that scene in ‘Home Alone’ where a police officer answers the phone to Kevin’s mom while eating a donut? That whole scene only exists to help break a curse.

The Story Behind an Iconic Home Alone Scene

Snap Judgment

8 MINS

The Teenager Who Tipped Off the FBI About January 6

Jackson Reffitt, a teenager in Wiley, TX, overheard his father’s seemingly violent plans for January 6, and sent a tip to the FBI to stop him.

The Teenager Who Tipped Off the FBI About January 6

Will Be Wild

4 MINS

Blake Lively v Justin Baldoni: Assessing the Evidence

Blake Lively sued Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment. He responded saying he’s sue her “into oblivion.” Julia Turner has read the legal documents and looks at the evidence.

Blake Lively v Justin Baldoni: Assessing the Evidence

Culture Gabfest

5 MINS

Patti Smith Is Rescued from a Terrible Date

Robert Mapplethorpe and Patti Smith became friends when he rescued her from a bad date with a creepy older man.

Patti Smith Is Rescued from a Terrible Date

Here's The Thing with Alec Baldwin

2 MINS

Tracking Trump's DEI Data Purge

Reporter Jason Koebler is tracking the code and copy changes being made to websites under Trump’s DEI purge. He says he’s witnessing the “banality of evil."

What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future

5 MINS

Halle Berry’s Second Coming

The Oscar-winning actor has a new mission in life: to promote awareness and understanding of perimenopause. Here the personal story that prompted her new role.

What Now? with Trevor Noah

5 MINS

Otters vs. Raccoons

Otters are apex predators in Chesapeake Bay. So why do raccoons keep stealing their prey?

Sidedoor

3 MINS

Jennifer Lawrence on Fame (and Real Housewives)

David Remnick asks Jennifer Lawrence about living with fame and they end up in a deep dive on "Real Housewives."

Jennifer Lawrence on Fame (and Real Housewives)

The New Yorker Radio Hour

2 MINS

The Best TV Episode of the Year

The best hour of television this year hasn’t come in ‘The White Lotus’ or ‘Severance.’ It’s in Sterling K. Brown’s Hulu show ‘Paradise.’

Pop Culture Happy Hour

4 MINS

‘It’s Clear, Trump Just Prefers Putin to Zelenskyy’

The Bulwark pundits say Donald Trump wanted a scrap with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and there’s nothing the Ukrainian president could have done about it.

‘It’s Clear, Trump Just Prefers Putin to Zelenskyy’

Bulwark Takes

5 MINS

What the U.S. Siding with Russia Means for the World

When Donald Trump switched sides and started supporting Russia over Ukraine, that shifted the entire post-war world order. So what happens next?

What the U.S. Siding with Russia Means for the World

Radio Atlantic

3 MINS

What the U.S. Siding with Russia Means for the World

When Donald Trump switched sides and started supporting Russia over Ukraine, that shifted the entire post-war world order. So what happens next?

Radio Atlantic

3 MINS

Kara Swisher on Jeff Bezos’ Washington Post “Tantrum”

After the Washington Post changed their opinion policy, Kara Swisher gives her take on the real season Jeff Bezos made the decision.

Kara Swisher on Jeff Bezos’ Washington Post “Tantrum”

To The Contrary with Charlie Sykes

3 MINS

The Movie Clichés We Never Want to See Again

Here’s Marina Hyde’s exhaustive list of things that always happen in movies that really need to stop.

The Movie Clichés We Never Want to See Again

The Rest Is Entertainment

5 MINS

Why Is the Right Obsessed with Birth Rates?

From the big replacement theory to pro-natalist technologists, conservatives in the US are obsessed with low birth rates. New Yorker writer Gideon Lewis-Kraus discussed why.

Why Is the Right Obsessed with Birth Rates?

The Political Scene | The New Yorker

4 MINS

How Trump Is Getting Game Theory Wrong

Nate Silver and Maria Konnikova know about politics, and, as poker players, the theory of winning. And they say Trump’s tariffs are not the way for him to get what he wants.

Risky Business with Nate Silver and Maria Konnikova

5 MINS

How the Unsettling ‘Severance’ Theme Tune Was Created

You always have an unsettling feeling watching ‘Severance.’ So how did composer Theodore Shapiro bring that unsettling feeling to the show’s opening theme?

How the Unsettling ‘Severance’ Theme Tune Was Created

The Court Hummed with Suitors

A poem by Sandra Lim.

50 SECS

Sleep-Deprived vs Drunk - Which is More Impairing?

Wendy Zukerman undertakes a hilarious experiment to see if sleep deprivation or drunkenness slows reaction time more.

Sleep-Deprived vs Drunk - Which is More Impairing?

Science Vs

5 MINS

How Facebook Won the 2016 Election for Trump

A senior Facebook executive outlines how the Facebook platform helped Donald Trump get into the White House… and Mark Zuckerberg’s strange response when he was told.

How Facebook Won the 2016 Election for Trump

The News Agents

5 MINS

The Night of a Thousand Weddings

When LBJ announced being married would no longer stop you from being drafted, thousands of couples raced to Las Vegas to get married before the midnight deadline.

Very Special Episodes

5 MINS

The DNA of 15 Million People Is For Sale

23andMe has declared bankruptcy. Want to buy a trove of DNA samples? Well, someone will! 404 Media reporters discuss the implications of giving away your DNA.

The DNA of 15 Million People Is For Sale

The 404 Media Podcast

5 MINS

The Studio

How to Do It with Stoya and Rich

8 MINS

When Harris Begged Biden to Endorse Her

Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes have released a bombshell book detailing the behind-the-scenes manoeuvring during Joe Biden’s disastrous re-election campaign.

Somebody's Gotta Win with Tara Palmeri

4 MINS

Hari Kondabolu Says There Are Too Many States

Fifth states is too many, according to the comedian. Here’s how we could cut the number down to 40.

Hari Kondabolu Says There Are Too Many States

SubwayTakes with Kareem Rahma

1 MIN

How China Plans to Win Trump’s Trade War

With %145 tariffs on all chinese goods to the US, China is looking for alternatives to replace the American market and position themselves as the number one economy.

How China Plans to Win Trump’s Trade War

Post Reports

3 MINS

The Angora Project

2 MINS

How Amazon Made Canceling Prime So Hard

2 MINS

The Infinite Workday: Why You Can't Focus for More Than 2 Minutes

Microsoft data reveals workers get 270 interruptions daily and can only focus for 2 minutes before being disrupted, but there's a solution called 'flow state'.

The Infinite Workday: Why You Can't Focus for More Than 2 Minutes

The Best One Yet

4 MINS

Why Automakers Are Quietly Backing Away From Electric Vehicle Promises

From Hyundai avoiding the word 'electric' at factory openings to major automakers scaling back EV targets - what's really happening in the industry.

Why Automakers Are Quietly Backing Away From Electric Vehicle Promises

Up First from NPR

4 MINS

Joseph Kosinski Invented New Camera Tech for F1 Racing Scenes

The 'F1' director reveals how they created entirely new camera systems to capture Brad Pitt actually driving F1 cars at 180 mph during real Grand Prix races.

Joseph Kosinski Invented New Camera Tech for F1 Racing Scenes

The Big Picture

5 MINS

How Close Are Fox News Anchors To President Trump?

Brett Baer defends his off-the-record golf games with Donald Trump while discussing the ethical complexities of journalist-politician relationships.

How Close Are Fox News Anchors To President Trump?

The New Yorker Radio Hour

5 MINS

I Became a Dog for Science

A dog researcher describes her hilarious and enlightening experiment of literally trying to experience the world like a dog by sniffing everything at dog height.

Unexplainable

5 MINS

Rick Steves Says Americans Need to Travel More

Travel mogul Rick Steves challenges America's isolationist mindset, saying the country would be more forward-thinking if that happened.

Rick Steves Says Americans Need to Travel More

The Journal.

4 MINS

Understanding Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill"

A perfect explanation Trump's legislative bill using ice cream metaphors, revealing how it's structured like a sundae for the wealthy with populist sprinkles on top.

Understanding Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill"

The Best One Yet

4 MINS

Why Modern Billionaires Have No Shame About Their Wealth

The Bezos wedding and how today's ultra-rich have abandoned the traditional discretion of old money, choosing instead to monetize their shamelessness.

Why Modern Billionaires Have No Shame About Their Wealth

The Rest Is Entertainment

5 MINS

How the Supreme Court Just Gave Trump a 'Biggest Gift'

How the Supreme Court's universal injunction ruling lets Trump ignore the courts and implement unconstitutional policies state-by-state.

How the Supreme Court Just Gave Trump a 'Biggest Gift'

What Next

3 MINS

Inside Trump's Alligator Alcatraz

Immigration reporter Myah Ward breaks down the shocking details of Trump's new migrant detention facility in the Florida Everglades, nicknamed 'Alligator Alcatraz.'

The Conversation with Dasha Burns

4 MINS

A Baywatch Star's Stalker Nightmare

Alexandra Paul describes the innocent beginning of her 13-year stalking ordeal, and how small acts of kindness spiraled into obsession and danger.

Death, Sex & Money

6 MINS

The Truth of White Genocide in South Africa

Donald Trump regularly talks about the problem of "white genocide" in South Africa, but there's just one problem with it: it absolutely doesn't exist.

What Now? with Trevor Noah

4 MINS

How to Move a Border Overnight

The incredible story of how Australia literally moved its borders to avoid helping asylum seekers, making islands disappear from official territory with the stroke of a pen.

99% Invisible

4 MINS

E. Jean Carroll's Secret Trump Court Diaries

E. Jean Carroll describes a pivotal moment in her successful court case against Donald Trump, which she's outlined in a new best-selling book.

E. Jean Carroll's Secret Trump Court Diaries

The Bulwark Podcast

4 MINS

The Kid Who May Have Actually Written the Pledge of Allegiance

A shocking revelation about 13-year-old Frank Bellamy from Kansas who may have written the Pledge of Allegiance two years before the credited author claims he did.

The Kid Who May Have Actually Written the Pledge of Allegiance

Very Special Episodes

7 MINS

The Competitive Eating Power Couple

Mickey Sudo and Nick Weary share how they met at a hot dog eating contest, fell in love, and got engaged after Nick ate 50 hard-boiled eggs in three minutes.

This is Love

5 MINS

Can Trump Pull MAGA Back Together?

The extreme right is furious with Donald Trump over his refusal to release the Epstein Files. Could this be the end of MAGA?

Pod Save America

4 MINS

"The Oldest Tactic Authoritarians Have"

David Remick says that Donald Trump's claims that D.C. is overrun by 'drugged out maniacs' is a classic authoritarian tactic at play.

Pivot

6 MINS

South Park's Decades-Long Political Satire

The writers of 'South Park' once said they hate Republicans, but they really hate liberals. And their show has skewered politicians on both sides of the spectrum.

South Park's Decades-Long Political Satire

What Next

6 MINS

How Much Protein Do You Need to Eat?

Any personal trainer will tell you to eat more protein to help build muscle. But how much is the right amount? And is it possible to eat too much?

Science Vs

5 MINS

Lost Creator on Why Mystery Shows Need Heart, Not Just Plot Twists

Damon Lindelof explains how Lost and Severance balance mysteries with meaning - it's not about opening boxes, it's about existential questions.

Lost Creator on Why Mystery Shows Need Heart, Not Just Plot Twists

The Severance Podcast with Ben Stiller & Adam Scott

4 MINS

Why Rob Reiner Finally Made a Spinal Tap Sequel After 40 Years

Rob Reiner reveals the real reason behind the long-awaited sequel and why Elton John calls the cast "real musicians."

Why Rob Reiner Finally Made a Spinal Tap Sequel After 40 Years

Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (sometimes)

5 MINS

Why Did Israel Strike Qatar During Peace Talks?

Analysts suggest Israel's attack on Hamas leaders in Doha may have been a deliberate trap, targeting negotiators who came to discuss ceasefire proposals.

Why Did Israel Strike Qatar During Peace Talks?

The Take

3 MINS

Why Democrats Should Force Republicans to Kill the Filibuster

Brian Beutler has a bold strategy for Democrats: refuse budget votes unless Republicans stop breaking laws, even if it means forcing them to end the filibuster.

Why Democrats Should Force Republicans to Kill the Filibuster

Politix

5 MINS

How a Father's Sound Design Job Helped His Visually Impaired Son

Sound designer Francois Bélanger created Montreal's transit audio with his son's input, turning their shared love of subway sounds into a professional project.

How a Father's Sound Design Job Helped His Visually Impaired Son

Twenty Thousand Hertz

5 MINS

Does The Office Spinoff 'The Paper' Work?

Stephen Metcalf and Dana Stevens dissect Peacock's new mockumentary about a dying newspaper. Could it grow into a sitcom as mighty as 'The Office?'

Does The Office Spinoff 'The Paper' Work?

Culture Gabfest

4 MINS

Kirk's Assassination Proves America Is No Longer a Free Country

Political violence is silencing Americans across the spectrum. From assassination attempts to vigilante killings, fear is replacing free speech.

Kirk's Assassination Proves America Is No Longer a Free Country

Bulwark Takes

3 MINS

Who Are the People Desperate To Join ICE?

Take a peek inside the job fair where ex-military and police officers sign up for immigration enforcement—despite ICE being one of America's least popular agencies.

Who Are the People Desperate To Join ICE?

Post Reports

3 MINS

How Charlie Kirk Got Dragged Further Right by Anti-Semitic Trolls

Charlie Kirk didn't used to be so extreme, but he adapted his messaging to compete with far-right influencers.

How Charlie Kirk Got Dragged Further Right by Anti-Semitic Trolls

What A Day

5 MINS

Lifting the Curtain on Theatrical Effects

A peek behind the curtain of the best special effects in theater, including Wednesday Addams shooting an apple on her brother's head, and a spectacular gushing of blood.

Lifting the Curtain on Theatrical Effects

Imaginary Worlds

4 MINS

Dan Brown's Guide to Puzzles

The Da Vinci Code author reveals he's really not good at solving puzzles, despite setting them for his character Robert Langdon in his Da Vinci Code series.

Poured Over

4 MINS

Why Charlie Kirk's Assassination Terrifies Other Political Activists

Jon Favreau explains how Kirk debated thousands of liberals for years without violence - until now. And that's a worry for anyone who works in politics.

Why Charlie Kirk's Assassination Terrifies Other Political Activists

Pod Save America

3 MINS

Why America Removed All the Benches

Discover the real reason public benches disappeared from train stations and bus stops - it's called 'hostile architecture' and it's making life miserable for everyone.

Reasonably Optimistic

4 MINS

The Conflicted Reaction To Charlie Kirk's Assassination

A powerful take on the complex feelings many of us are having about political violence and empathy after someone who attacked our humanity becomes a victim.

The Conflicted Reaction To Charlie Kirk's Assassination

Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

4 MINS

Nina Simone's Gum

The incredible story of how a piece of discarded gum became a treasured artifact that changed someone's life—and ended up in a museum exhibition.

Kermode & Mayo’s Take

3 MINS

Why Fact-Checking Trump Actually Helps Him Win

The New Yorker's fact-checker explains how correcting Trump's lies often backfires: 'If you just focus on contradicting him, you magnify what he says.'

Why Fact-Checking Trump Actually Helps Him Win

The Political Scene | The New Yorker

4 MINS

How Stephen Colbert Connects With His Audience

Stephen Colbert reveals how empathy and imagination are inseparable in creativity, and why live audiences are essential to his process.

How Stephen Colbert Connects With His Audience

Possible

3 MINS

Why Terry Gross Can Ask Strangers Questions She Can't Ask Her Loved Ones

The Fresh Air host gets emotional discussing her late husband Francis and how she didn't have the moving conversations with him that she has with her guests.

Why Terry Gross Can Ask Strangers Questions She Can't Ask Her Loved Ones

Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

5 MINS

'Slow Horses' Author Deliberately Makes His Books "Unfilmable"

Mick Herron reveals he intentionally creates impossible-to-adapt sequences in his novels, forcing screenwriters to 'throw the book up in the air.'

'Slow Horses' Author Deliberately Makes His Books "Unfilmable"

Poured Over

4 MINS

Is America in a Cold Civil War?

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Pivot

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Consider This from NPR

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Throughline

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Close All Tabs

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Radio Atlantic

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The Conversation with Dasha Burns

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The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

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Short Wave

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The Big Picture

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Science Vs

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Start Here

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Pivot

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The Oprah Podcast

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The Journal.

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Main Justice

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Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio

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Pod Save America

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SmartLess

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5 MINS

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What Now? with Trevor Noah

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What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future

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The Journal.

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Today in Focus

3 MINS

Rosie O'Donnell Compares Trump to a New York Mobster

Hacks On Tap

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Taboo Science

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SmartLess

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Baby, This is Keke Palmer

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Design Matters with Debbie Millman

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Woo Woo with Rachel Dratch

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The Press Box

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Freakonomics Radio

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Sensemaker

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Fresh Air

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The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

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The Journal.

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Is Taylor Swift Still an Artist or Just a Product?

It's Been a Minute

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Search Engine

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How a High School Piano Jam Led to Playing with Fela Kuti

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Could Horror Movie 'Black Phone 2' Make You Cry?

Pop Culture Happy Hour

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Be My Guest with Ina Garten

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Explain It to Me

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Jimmy Kimmel on His Insane 8 Year Old Son

The Bill Simmons Podcast

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Start Here

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The Warning with Steve Schmidt

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Sportly

5 MINS

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Could Trump's Boat Strikes Turn into War? in Venezuela?

Post Reports

4 MINS

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The Prestige TV Podcast

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Politix

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Song Exploder

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Twenty Thousand Hertz

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Twenty Thousand Hertz

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Pod Save America

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Song Exploder

5 MINS

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Good Hang with Amy Poehler

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The Journal.

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Start Here

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Decoder Ring

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Mixed Signals from Semafor Media

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The Best One Yet

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StoryCorps

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Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

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6 MINS

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Today in Focus

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The Journal.

2 MINS

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5 MINS

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5 MINS

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2 MINS

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The Jim Acosta Show

3 MINS

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Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air

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Post Reports

5 MINS

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Today, Explained

5 MINS

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Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

3 MINS

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4 MINS

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6 MINS

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5 MINS

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The Sam Sanders Show

4 MINS

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Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan: "Big, If True"

Fred Kaplan reveals how Trump's 28-point Ukraine plan was hastily drafted by Kushner and Whitkoff on a plane—bypassing the National Security Council entirely.

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3 MINS

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The New Yorker Radio Hour

4 MINS

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Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air

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4 MINS

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CNN One Thing

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Donald Trump's attacks on alleged drug boats have killed more than 80 people. But shouldn't this be a law enforcement situation rather than a war?

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Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order

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The Best People with Nicolle Wallace

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The Big Smoke Variety Show

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Pod Save America

3 MINS

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Against the Rules: The Big Short Companion

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The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

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Matt Levine explains why everyone's worried about the wrong thing when it comes to the next financial crisis—and where we should actually be looking.

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Galaxy Brain

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The Third Act

3 MINS

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The Bulwark Podcast

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Sam Sanders has a degree in music composition. So can he tell which songs are made by humans and which are AI?

The Sam Sanders Show

5 MINS

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The Rest Is History

5 MINS

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George Clooney reveals his elaborate prank using fake presidential stationery to trick dozens of actors.

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New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce

3 MINS

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Reporter reveals how the Trump administration strategically leverages tragic incidents involving immigrants to advance restrictive policies, closing doors across America.

Trump Uses Tragedy to Justify Immigration Crackdowns

Post Reports

5 MINS

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5 MINS

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Culture Gabfest

4 MINS

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Twenty Thousand Hertz

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Jessie Reyez Writes Hit Songs Without Writing Anything Down

Song Exploder

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5 MINS

Making America White Again

Donald Trump's DHS uses far-right language to justify reviewing 20 million people for deportation - regardless of legal status - purely based on the color of their skin.

Runaway Country with Alex Wagner

5 MINS

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Brian Reed and Tara Palmieri criticize Michel Wolff helping pedophile Jeffrey Epstein with PR advice and letting him refer to them as 'we.'

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4 MINS

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Dr. Armpit explains how a one-night stand changed his body chemistry forever—and led to a groundbreaking discovery about bacterial transplants.

Hyperfixed

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When Mel Robbins got caught peeking at her Christmas presents, her parents' consequence was brutal but taught her why shielding people from pain robs them of growth.

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Wild Card with Rachel Martin

3 MINS

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What You Can Discover From Someone's Notes App

Post Reports

4 MINS

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Sensemaker

4 MINS

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Could Soldiers Be Held Responsible for Following Illegal Orders?

Political Gabfest

3 MINS

Make America White Again

Donald Trump's DHS uses far-right language to justify reviewing 20 million people for deportation - regardless of legal status - based on the color of their skin.

Runaway Country with Alex Wagner

5 MINS

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Science Vs

5 MINS

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Kermode & Mayo’s Take

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Today, Explained

5 MINS

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Washington Post reporter Dan Lamothe had worked in the Pentagon press room for years. Now, he's been replaced by influencers.

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4 MINS

Is the Netflix Deal Good for Consumers?

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Slate Money

5 MINS

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4 MINS

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Offline with Jon Favreau

4 MINS

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Rachel Maddow shares the heartbreaking story of Norm Mineta, a boy who wore his Cub Scout uniform to the train station—not knowing he was headed to a prison camp.

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The Best People with Nicolle Wallace

4 MINS

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SmartLess

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Lunchbox Envy

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Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud

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Musk openly admits his real concern isn't saving humanity—it's maintaining power over Tesla's future robot workforce.

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Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers

4 MINS

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Today in Focus

4 MINS

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Switched on Pop

5 MINS

How Australia's Social Media Ban Will Work

All children under the age of 16 have been banned from being on social media in Australia. So how does it work, and will it be effective?

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5 MINS

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How To Do Everything

3 MINS

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Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know

4 MINS

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Outside/In

5 MINS

Trump's Affordability Speech: The Lines His Staff Didn't Write

Analysis of Trump's 97-minute Pennsylvania speech reveals the stark contrast between scripted messaging and off-script moments that undermined his own message.

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The Playbook Podcast

3 MINS

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Glenn Close shares the moment that changed everything in her family, a profound revelation about family trauma: "The burden of forgiveness is always with the child."

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Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

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