Pod Save America is a no-bullshit conversation about politics hosted by former Obama aides Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer, and Tommy Vietor. It cuts through the noise to break down the week’s news and helps people figure out what matters and how they can help. They’re regularly joined by journalists, activists, politicians, entertainers, and world leaders. You can watch on YouTube or listen to new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Subscribe to Friends of the Pod! Your subscription ma ...
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Every weekday, NPR's best political reporters are there to explain the big news coming out of Washington and the campaign trail. They don't just tell you what happened. They tell you why it matters. Every afternoon. Political wonks - get wonkier with The NPR Politics Podcast+. Your subscription supports the podcast and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/politics
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The 538 team covers the latest in politics, tracking the issues and "game-changers" every week.
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Pod Save America is a no-bullshit conversation about politics hosted by former Obama aides Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer, and Tommy Vietor. It cuts through the noise to break down the week’s news and helps people figure out what matters and how they can help. They’re regularly joined by journalists, activists, politicians, entertainers, and world leaders. You can watch on YouTube or listen to new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Subscribe to Friends of the Pod! Your subscription ma ...
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Join The New Yorker’s writers and editors for reporting, insight, and analysis of the most pressing political issues of our time. On Mondays, David Remnick, the editor of The New Yorker, presents conversations and feature stories about current events. On Wednesdays, the senior editor Tyler Foggatt goes deep on a consequential political story via far-reaching interviews with staff writers and outside experts. And, on Fridays, the staff writers Susan B. Glasser, Jane Mayer, and Evan Osnos disc ...
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Left Right & Center is for listeners who feel like people on the other side of the political divide are on Mars. David Greene pieces together the big picture by inviting people from the left and the right to unpack their ideological differences, not to smooth them over, and look at what’s truly at stake. The show offers a rare kind of clarity. It doesn’t ask you to agree. It asks you to look more closely at what’s happening and to challenge your assumptions. You might not always agree – you  ...
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Every weekday, NPR's best political reporters are there to explain the big news coming out of Washington and the campaign trail. They don't just tell you what happened. They tell you why it matters. Every afternoon. Political wonks - get wonkier with The NPR Politics Podcast+. Your subscription supports the podcast and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/politics
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The Intercept is proud to support and share episodes of Deconstructed and Intercepted from our colleagues at Drop Site News, as well as other partner content, that highlights important political stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The 538 team covers the latest in politics, tracking the issues and "game-changers" every week.
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The first draft of our future. Mapping the new world order through interviews and conversations. Every Thursday, from New York Times Opinion. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.
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The biggest news and political stories of the day with a commitment to in-depth reporting that consistently seeks to hold our leaders accountable.
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CNN's lead DC anchor and chief Washington correspondent, Jake Tapper, hosts this two-hour long weekday afternoon program, with headlines from around the country and the world, the top stories in national and international news, politics, health, money, the environment, sports and popular culture. The Lead also concentrates on bringing stories that aren't found on front pages—buried leads—to the forefront.
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Should I buy a house? Why do I say “like” so much? Should Gen Z bother to save for retirement? Explain It to Me is the hotline for the issues that matter to your life. Send us your questions about health, personal finance, relationships, and anything else that matters to you. Host Jonquilyn Hill will take you on a journey to find the answers, whether it's to the halls of Congress or the local bar. You’ll get the answers you were looking for, and sometimes ones you didn't expect — and always  ...
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Drawing upon his experience as a former chief of staff on the Senate Finance Committee and as an Emmy-winning executive producer and writer of ‘The West Wing,’ Lawrence O’Donnell examines the compelling and impactful political stories of the day. Join him every weeknight.
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The Washington Post’s Libby Casey, Rhonda Colvin and James Hohmann gather for a weekly in-depth conversation about politics and power. From presidential candidates to members of Congress to the judicial system, Sidebar dives deep on the topics and people at the forefront of the political conversation. The crew sits down each Thursday (with the occasional breaking news episode) to discuss what has happened that week, and what’s coming up the next week – with guest appearances from Washington  ...
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The Financial Times takes you into the corridors of power to unwrap, analyse and debate British politics with a regular lineup of FT correspondents and informed commentators. New episodes available every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Conversation with POLITICO’s Dasha Burns is a fresh take on the traditional Sunday show format, going beyond conventional wisdom and short sound bites to broaden the political conversation. Each week, Dasha will sit down with one of the most compelling – and sometimes unexpected – power players in Washington and beyond for a real discussion about how they are shaping the current moment.
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Hosted by CNN's Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, State of the Union features interviews with top newsmakers on politics and policy—covering Washington, the country, and the world.
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Americast is the authoritative US news and politics podcast from the BBC. Each week we provide audiences with the best analysis from across the BBC, with on-the-ground observations and big picture insights about the stories which are defining America right now. The podcast is hosted by trusted BBC journalists including the BBC’s North America editor, Sarah Smith, BBC Radio 4 presenter, Justin Webb, the BBC’s disinformation and social media correspondent, Marianna Spring, and BBC North Americ ...
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From the policy debates to the political fights, today's top newsmakers on Fox News Sunday, which airs weekly on Fox News Channel.
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Each week, Foreign Policy Live will feature a substantive conversation on world affairs. Host and FP editor in chief Ravi Agrawal will be joined by leading foreign-policy thinkers and practitioners to analyze a key issue in global politics, from the U.S.-China relationship to conflict and diplomacy. FP Live is your weekly fix for smart thinking about the world. Foreign Policy magazine subscribers can watch these interviews live and submit questions and suggestions by going to https://foreign ...
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2020 isn't going to be fun for anybody, left, right, or center. What many call the Most Important Election of Our Lifetime is going to be exhausting, ugly, angry, and probably at least a little racist. Listen as Robert Evans, Katy Stoll, and Cody Johnston try to keep level heads covering the election while traveling the country, from the Iowa Caucus to gun shows and anti-vaccine conventions, finding out what Real America really wants and thinks during the, “Worst Year Ever.”
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Ari Melber delivers the biggest political and news stories of the day, with interviews and original reporting from around the nation. An Emmy-winning journalist, attorney and former Senate staffer, Melber cuts through the spin and the noise to tell you what's really happening. Real news, every night.
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Notes from America with Kai Wright is a show about the unfinished business of our history, and its grip on our future.
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Since 2006, this podcast has been using history to elevate today's political debates. "The perfect antidote to bloviating talking heads, My History is thoughtful, nuanced, and highly engaging." -Columbia Journalism Review
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The Rachel Maddow Show airs Mondays at 9pm ET on MSNBC, and shortly thereafter in this feed. **SPECIAL TO THIS FEED: The January 6th hearings and corresponding analysis from Rachel Maddow and other MSNBC panelists is also archived here.
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Each week, we focus on one of the major international stories making headlines, drawing upon the Financial Times's team of foreign correspondents and analysts to make sense of world events. Presented by Gideon Rachman and produced by Hannah Murphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The election has been decided, and Donald J. Trump is the United States’ 47th president. With 15 years of experience covering politics, Puck senior political correspondent Tara Palmeri is here to bring you all the latest news and developments from Trump’s second term, including her exclusive reporting and interviews with the smartest political brains to discuss all the latest developments from the front page to behind the scenes in Washington, D.C.
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The Chuck ToddCast is back! If you're looking for smart, no-nonsense political conversation, you've come to the right place. The Chuck ToddCast goes beyond the headlines, featuring conversations with top reporters, insiders, and newsmakers from D.C. to the heartland. No scripts, no spin—just real discussions about what’s shaping our politics and why it matters.
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Download and watch full episodes of Real Time with Bill Maher including his New Rules and Overtime segments with his guest panelists. New episodes of Real Time with Bill Maher air Fridays at 10, only on HBO.
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Novara Media is an independent media organisation addressing the issues—from a crisis of capitalism to racism and climate change—that are set to define the 21st century.
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Useful Idiots is an informative and irreverent politics podcast with journalist Aaron Maté and podcaster/writer Katie Halper. Episodes feature analysis of the political news of the week and exclusive interviews, with humor, commentary and dissection of why both Republicans and Democrats suck. Join Aaron and Katie as they examine important stories that have slipped through the cracks and what the media got wrong – and laugh about whatever is left to laugh about.
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David Axelrod, the founder and director of the University of Chicago Institute of Politics, and CNN bring you The Axe Files, a series of revealing interviews with key figures in the political world. Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics.
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Politicon brings the brilliant team of political and legal masterminds together for Politicon's #SistersInLaw. Joyce Vance, Jill Wine-Banks, Barb McQuade, and Kimberly Atkins Stohr will pull back the curtain on how our government actually works, take on the corrupt, share their wisdom and give us their rulings on the latest in politics, law, and culture.
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When David Axelrod, Mike Murphy, and John Heilemann get together to talk politics, it’s not academic. They speak from the perspective gained through hundreds of campaigns for offices from City Hall to the White House. So if you want to know what’s really going on behind the scenes, where strategic decisions are being made, pull up a stool for Hacks on Tap. Incisive, sometimes uproarious and always entertaining, these political warhorses and their guests will give you insights you’ll only get ...
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A podcast of politics and culture, from the editors of Current Affairs magazine.
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CNN's Political Director David Chalian lives, breathes, and sleeps politics, so who better to help make sense of the ever-shifting political landscape? Join David and his colleagues as they ask tough questions, provide insight and analysis, and help you separate the political signal from the noise.
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Drawing on years of experience as communications chief for President George W. Bush and senior advisor for the McCain-Palin campaign, Nicolle Wallace provides political insight and clarity on where the decision-makers stand on complex issues. Join her for analysis and discussion with the key newsmakers every weekday.
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Unlock American politics with The Economist’s John Prideaux, Charlotte Howard and James Bennet. Taking one big theme every week, they dig into the data, the ideas and the history behind it. Politicians, pollsters and political scientists join them to discuss where the great experiment of American democracy is headed. Published every Friday. If you’re already a subscriber to The Economist, you’ll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription. For more information about Econom ...
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For 50 years, Washington Week has been the most intelligent and up to date conversation about the most important news stories of the week. Washington Week is the longest-running news and public affairs program on PBS and features journalists -- not pundits -- lending insight and perspective to the week's important news stories.
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POLITICO takes you behind the scenes with Washington's power players to uncover what's really driving politics and policy in the nation’s capital.
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The political landscape can be confusing, but it doesn't have to be. If you've survived junior high, lived in an urban city or understand gang life, you can understand geopolitics. Join rapper and author Propaganda and his friends as they use their hood-knowledge to break down the political scene.
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Brian Lehrer leads the conversation about what matters most now in local and national politics, our own communities and our lives.
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Ahead of Halloween weekend, listeners call in to share their costumes based on news and current events.By WNYC
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Ken Burns, documentary filmmaker and co-director of "The American Revolution," and Sarah Botstein, co-director of "The American Revolution," talk about their new, 12-part docuseries on PBS, which is being released ahead of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, in July 2026.By WNYC
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30 Issues in 30 Days: Working With Albany
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48:48Eric Blanc, assistant professor of Labor Studies at Rutgers University, author of several books including We Are the Union: How Worker-to-Worker Organizing is Revitalizing Labor and Winning Big (University of California Press, 2025), and writer of the Substack newsletter Labor Politics, and Michael Aronson, Daily News editorial page editor, debate …
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John Heinis, reporter for the Hudson County View talks about the Jersey City mayoral race, where seven candidates are running in the nonpartisan election and if no candidate receives more than 50 percent of the votes, the top two vote-getters will move on to a run-off election in early December.By WNYC
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Matt on 'Truth Teller Tales' with Ellen Papa
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1:00:18Matt discusses his background, his approach to making his material, and much more with Ellen Papa on 'Truth Teller Tales.' Ellen Papa's 'Truth Teller Tales' Rumble channel: https://rumble.com/c/TruthTellerTales Ellen Papa on X: https://x.com/EllenPlincolnBy Matt Christiansen
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Full Show - “Scary Moves, Bigfoot, and National Madness: Today’s Top Stories”
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1:58:00Tara and Lee cover the most eye-catching and shocking news from across the country. From South Carolina being the most popular state for movers, to bizarre traffic nightmares and cultural quirks, to chilling listener-submitted Halloween stories featuring haunted attics, shadowy figures, and even Bigfoot sightings. They also touch on current politic…
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H1: “The Nuclear Option: Trump’s Last Stand”
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27:47Tara unpacks Donald Trump’s explosive call for the “nuclear option” — eliminating the Senate filibuster — as political chaos brews in Washington. What started as a fight over continuing resolutions and budget control has now spiraled into a Halloween showdown over welfare abuse, border policy, and the fate of America’s taxpayers. Tara breaks down s…
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Dem Rep: DOD Didn’t Even Bring Lawyers To Boat Strike Hearing
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43:30Strike first, answer questions never? We take you inside the stunning briefing that has Democrats furious about the deadly strikes on alleged drug boats. Plus, the shutdown moves from Congress to the courts as we await a high-stakes ruling that stave off a major crisis over food stamps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc…
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With a month to go until the Budget, chancellor Rachel Reeves needs to find a projected £30bn to balance the books. And the forecasts are not in her favour, with the OBR’s bigger than expected productivity downgrade dealing another blow to the Treasury this week. So where will the chancellor find the money – and if Labour have no choice but to brea…
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H2: “Haunted Halloween & Hidden Threats: From Ghosts to Government Chaos”
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30:22Tara’s Halloween special starts with spine-chilling listener stories of haunted houses, ghostly hands, and flying glass—but the real horror lies in Washington. From Trump’s push to eliminate the Senate filibuster and navigate government shutdowns, to cartel bounties targeting ICE officials and the unprecedented scope of FBI surveillance on Republic…
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H3: “Haunted Moments: Halloween Call-Ins & Creepy Encounters”
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29:12Tara hosts a spine-tingling Halloween special full of listener-submitted scary stories. From ghostly visions in hospitals and historic farmhouses to children talking to unseen spirits in cabins at Cades Cove, these tales explore the supernatural, unexplained, and eerily coincidental. Listeners share chilling experiences, including haunted churches,…
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H4: “Scary States & Spooky Stories: Halloween in South Carolina”
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30:36Tara and Lee kick off a Halloween special with a mix of humor, horror, and local flavor. They explore the “scary” news that South Carolina is the number one state Americans want to move to for the sixth year in a row, sharing insights about traffic, retirees, and cultural quirks. Then the show dives into listener-submitted chilling tales: a coffin …
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“Haunted Tales & Halloween Chills: Listener Scary Stories”
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6:16Tara dives into Halloween with a collection of spine-tingling and quirky listener stories. From a coffin chasing a cruise ship performer in Morocco to haunted attics, mysterious sensations crawling over sleepers, and even a rogue emu following a driver at dawn, the tales range from eerie to laugh-out-loud bizarre. Listeners from across the Carolina…
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“Scary Stories & Spooky South Carolina: Halloween Call-Ins”
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10:17Tara and Lee bring a Halloween twist to the show with a mix of scary stories and unnerving news. Listeners share spooky encounters, from a coffin seemingly chasing a cruise ship performer in Morocco to South Carolina’s rise as the “scariest” state for newcomers due to booming migration and traffic woes. The show also highlights oddities in neighbor…
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This Halloween special, Tara shares listener-submitted scary stories that span decades and states. From a mysterious clock stopping at the exact time of a grandfather’s death across hundreds of miles, to a historic church in South Carolina haunted by a boy in 1800s attire, the tales blend history, mystery, and the supernatural. One caller recounts …
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“Halloween Haunts & Hospital Shadows: Spooky Stories Live”
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7:43Tara’s Friday Halloween special dives into the eerie and the extraordinary. From first-hand accounts of haunted farmhouses in Chicago to shadowy visitations from loved ones, listeners share hair-raising tales that blend fear with the unexplainable. One caller recounts a surreal hospital experience, seeing a hovering sheet and even a divine encounte…
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EP. 803: WHAT'S UP WITH THE GEN Z UPRISINGS?
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1:14:19Global uprisings of young people is inspiring, but is it sustainable? Can it be replicated in the U.S.? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shopThank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means,…
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Polls: More Americans blame Trump and GOP for shutdown
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46:40As Trump calls to scrap the filibuster, new polls show most Americans, especially independents, blaming him and Republicans for the 31-day shutdown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By NBC News
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Polls: More Americans blame Trump and GOP for shutdown
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46:40As Trump calls to scrap the filibuster, new polls show most Americans, especially independents, blaming him and Republicans for the 31-day shutdown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By NBC News
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Polls: More Americans blame Trump and GOP for shutdown
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46:40As Trump calls to scrap the filibuster, new polls show most Americans, especially independents, blaming him and Republicans for the 31-day shutdown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By NBC News
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“Haunted Houses & Political Hauntings: The Real Scares of Halloween”
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9:15It’s Scary Story Day on the Tara Show — and the ghosts aren’t just in your attic. Tara and Lee kick things off with eerie listener stories of haunted homes, ghostly voices, and flying dishes before diving into the real-life chills shaking Washington. From Donald Trump’s late-night call to end the Senate filibuster to government shutdown fallout and…
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“Filibusters & Phantoms: A Halloween Showdown”
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9:01It’s Scary Story Day on the Tara Show — and not just because it’s Halloween! From haunted houses and ghostly encounters to political horrors in Washington, Tara and Lee blend the spooky with the serious. Listeners call in with their creepiest real-life tales, but the real chills come from Donald Trump’s late-night Truth Social post calling for the …
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Americans Have No Idea Who Their Government Is Bombing, And Other Notes
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5:24What percentage of Americans even realize that Trump has bombed Somalia nearly a hundred times this year? I doubt it's even one percent. The mainstream press barely mention it. Americans have hardly any idea who their own country is bombing.Reading by Tim Foley.Thanks for listening! Subscribe to my Substack at caitlinjohnst.one for email updates on…
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“1,000 Hiroshimas”: Chemical Engineer Explains Trump’s Nuclear Testing
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56:32Click here for the full interview with Ivana Nikolić Hughes: https://www.usefulidiotspodcast.com/p/full-episode-1000-hiroshimas-chemical?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Go to our sponsor https://venice.ai/useful and use code useful to enjoy private, uncensored AI. Using our code will get you 20% off a pro plan. Sup…
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“1,000 Hiroshimas”: Chemical Engineer Explains Trump’s Nuclear Testing
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56:32Click here for the full interview with Ivana Nikolić Hughes: https://www.usefulidiotspodcast.com/p/full-episode-1000-hiroshimas-chemical?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Go to our sponsor https://venice.ai/useful and use code useful to enjoy private, uncensored AI. Using our code will get you 20% off a pro plan. Sup…
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Trump calls on Senate Republicans to remove the filibuster
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40:22President Donald Trump is calling for the removal of the Senate’s filibuster rule to bypass a Democratic roadblock during a government shutdown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By MSNBC
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Trump calls on Senate Republicans to remove the filibuster
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40:22President Donald Trump is calling for the removal of the Senate’s filibuster rule to bypass a Democratic roadblock during a government shutdown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By MSNBC
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Tara unpacks shocking new data revealing how millions of illegal immigrants are now collecting U.S. welfare benefits — including food stamps and Medicaid — while American taxpayers foot the bill. From FOIA findings to the hidden state-level loopholes allowing this to happen, Tara exposes the scale of the welfare crisis and what it means for working…
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“The Nuclear Option: Trump’s Filibuster Gambit”
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11:02In this episode, Tara unpacks Donald Trump’s latest Truth Social post urging Republicans to “initiate the nuclear option” and scrap the filibuster — a move that could reshape the balance of power in Washington. She explores whether Trump means a full repeal or a targeted approach for continuing resolutions and how this strategy plays into the GOP’s…
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It’s Day 31 of the government shutdown — and there’s no end in sight. Jake breaks down how Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader John Thune are navigating the high-stakes fight, as Republicans face growing pressure and Trump stirs up talk of ending the filibuster. Plus: House Minority Whip Katherine Clark doubles down on h…
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Taking the ‘Vineland’ express to ‘One Battle After Another’
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46:23Jason Dick and Sean Carswell discuss how Thomas Pynchon’s novel “Vineland” led to Paul Thomas Anderson’s movie “One Battle After Another,” the conversation those two works have about American culture and politics, as well as the 1960s left, the Nixonian right, Reaganism, the drug war, Trumpism and, for good measure, Emerson's concept of the level o…
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Trick-or-Treat, Reaction Force At Your Door
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10:33Support the show by signing up to our Patreon and get access to the full Weekender episode each Friday as well as special Live Shows and access to our community discord: http://patreon.com/muckrakepodcast It’s a Halloween Weekender so co-hosts Jared Yates Sexton and Nick Hauselman start with candy talk, then dive into the Pentagon’s plan for a 23,5…
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Political Theater: Taking the ‘Vineland’ express to ‘One Battle After Another’
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46:23Jason Dick and Sean Carswell discuss how Thomas Pynchon’s novel “Vineland” led to Paul Thomas Anderson’s movie “One Battle After Another,” the conversation those two works have about American culture and politics, as well as the 1960s left, the Nixonian right, Reaganism, the drug war, Trumpism and, for good measure, Emerson's concept of the level o…
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Once again, Israeli bombs rained down on Gaza. The latest wave of strikes killed more than 100 people, mostly women and children, according to health authorities. The bombardment marked the deadliest day since the weeks-old U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began on October 10 — a ceasefire Israel has repeatedly broken with impunity.…
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President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have been off touring Asia, seeking to firm up partnerships and open up trade with countries across the region. While Trump has already returned home, Carney is wrapping up his sojourn soon. White House reporter Megan Messerly and Ottawa Bureau Chief — and host of the new Playbook Canad…
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American Contradiction: Revolution and Revenge (with Paul Starr)
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1:00:03In this conversation with Greg Olear, Paul Starr discusses his book “American Contradiction: Revolution and Revenge from the 1950s to Now,” exploring the complex themes of American identity, the contradictions inherent in the nation’s history, and the evolution of political dynamics over the decades. He delves into the impact of 1950s nostalgia, th…
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How A U.S.-China Trade Deal Could Impact The Average American
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33:31President Trump says the U.S. and China have reached the framework of a new trade deal that will send American soybeans to China and bring rare earth materials to the U.S. The announcement follows his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea, where both sides agreed to ease tariffs and resume shipments of key minerals. Fox News Sund…
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Can Jasmine Crockett teach Democrats how to communicate?
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54:39Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) hasn’t been in Congress for very long, but she’s transformed the way that Democrats are communicating with voters and energized her colleagues in the party. Crockett is known for her willingness to frankly engage with Republican counterparts from Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green all the way to President Donald Trum…
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The Home Stretch: Elections in NYC, NJ, and VA
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25:19As election season 2025 enters its final stretch, candidates in New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia sprint to the finish line. CNN Correspondents Jeff Zeleny and Eva McKend have been all over the trail, and they’re here to spill out their notebooks and tell David Chalian what they’ve learned during the campaign. Producer: Dan Bloom Technical Di…
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Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division …
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Today, we're talking about the spookiest thing we can think of: the economy. The stock market is up in 2025, but the gains are concentrated in a handful of companies, primarily driven by speculation about what AI will be. Sarah and Beth discuss what the AI economy means for regular people, our jobs, and our future. Topics Discussed The AI Economy C…
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Noem Won't Rule Out Tear-Gassing Trick-or-Treaters
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1:34:04Illinois Governor JB Pritzker asks the Department of Homeland Security to suspend ICE operations — including the use of tear-gas — during Halloween to protect trick-or-treaters, but Secretary Kristi Noem insists operations will continue. President Trump concludes his tour of Asia with a new trade deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping that gives Ch…
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Noem Won't Rule Out Tear-Gassing Trick-or-Treaters
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1:34:04Illinois Governor JB Pritzker asks the Department of Homeland Security to suspend ICE operations — including the use of tear-gas — during Halloween to protect trick-or-treaters, but Secretary Kristi Noem insists operations will continue. President Trump concludes his tour of Asia with a new trade deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping that gives Ch…
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Could the SNAP deadline get Congress to end the shutdown?
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50:30The federal shutdown is set to extend past the one month mark. The longer the shutdown goes, the more Americans could feel its impact. The Department of Agriculture announced that it would not use emergency funding to keep supplying the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - also known as food stamps - after November 1st. Halting SNAP p…
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Our Fragile American Economy | Roundtable
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1:25:54Steve Hayes is joined by Jonah Goldberg, Kevin Williamson, and Megan McArdle to discuss the strength of the current U.S. economy, the prospect of an A.I. bubble, and President Donald Trump’s recent trip through Asia. The Agenda: —How's the economy doing? —The A.I. bubble —Why presidents can’t save the economy —American investor confidence —Bonzo go…
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Could the SNAP deadline get Congress to end the shutdown?
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50:30The federal shutdown is set to extend past the one month mark. The longer the shutdown goes, the more Americans could feel its impact. The Department of Agriculture announced that it would not use emergency funding to keep supplying the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - also known as food stamps - after November 1st. Halting SNAP p…
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How Redistricting Could Reshape The Midterms (Live 10th Anniversary Special)
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44:55The NPR Politics Podcast celebrates its 10th anniversary with a special live show. We discuss how unusual mid-decade redistricting efforts could alter the landscape for the midterms, as well as some of the major themes to watch as the election draws closer. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, national political corresponden…
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How Redistricting Could Reshape The Midterms (Live 10th Anniversary Special)
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44:55The NPR Politics Podcast celebrates its 10th anniversary with a special live show. We discuss how unusual mid-decade redistricting efforts could alter the landscape for the midterms, as well as some of the major themes to watch as the election draws closer. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, national political corresponden…
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Millions at risk of losing food assistance as shutdown crisis deepens
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42:17Tens of millions are one day away from losing food stamps as the government shutdown continues. Meanwhile, a judge weighs in on Trump’s refusal to use emergency funds to avert the hunger crisis. Then, the President claims a “win” in his trade talks with Xi Jinping. Plus, a keynote conversation with New York Mayor Eric Adams on the election to choos…
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Millions at risk of losing food assistance as shutdown crisis deepens
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42:17Tens of millions are one day away from losing food stamps as the government shutdown continues. Meanwhile, a judge weighs in on Trump’s refusal to use emergency funds to avert the hunger crisis. Then, the President claims a “win” in his trade talks with Xi Jinping. Plus, a keynote conversation with New York Mayor Eric Adams on the election to choos…
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