Best Last Seen Alive Podcasts (2024)

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Unsolved Disappearance: Kelley Howard 33:30

9d ago33:30

33:30

When an Alabama woman disappears from her place of work, the evidence suggests an abduction. Afterward, the dentist she worked for spirals into a series of criminal charges and attempts to reinvent himself as a spiritual leader in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the disapperance of Kelley Howard, please contact the River…

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New Walmart incentives allow managers to make $500,000 3:28

12m ago3:28

3:28

The new incentives — based around bonuses and stock grants — is the company's latest attempt to slow its high turnover rate.By WBUR & NPR

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Who looks for 'Bigfoot?' Journalist John O'Connor wanted to find out 9:37

12m ago9:37

9:37

Journalist and professor John O'Connor traveled to sites around the country where Bigfoot is rumored to live and spent time with Bigfoot hunters.By WBUR & NPR

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Musician John Moreland put down his smartphone and came up with an album 10:54

22m ago10:54

10:54

In November 2022 musician John Moreland decided to take a break from performing. He also went off social media for six months. His new album "Visitor"By WBUR & NPR

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How will the 2024 presidential race be shaped by a Trump verdict? 11:32

24m ago11:32

11:32

Former President Donald Trump said Friday morning that he plans to appeal the guilty verdict for falsifying business records in a scheme to influence the 2016 election.By WBUR & NPR

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Analyzing Trump's guilty verdict 11:35

27m ago11:35

11:35

A jury found former President Donald Trump guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to conceal another crime.By WBUR & NPR

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'Star Trek: Discovery' finale drops on Paramount+ 5:38

27m ago5:38

5:38

Though the show hasn’t garnered the praise the streaming platform's other "Star Trek" shows have, NPR TV critic Eric Deggans says it was an important step in the platform figuring out how to recreate the classic sci-fi series for a new generation of TV fans.By WBUR & NPR

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The Scripps National Spelling Bee's winner's advice on how to be a better speller 3:39

27m ago3:39

3:39

Bruhat Soma, 12, won in a spell-off, reeling off 29 words in 90 seconds.By WBUR & NPR

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London Calling: Human-powered row sets off from Boston for London 9:23

27m ago9:23

9:23

A crew of four rowers is set to row from Boston to London on Saturday in what is believed to be the first human-powered row directly across the route.By WBUR & NPR

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As Israel advances into Rafah, aid into Gaza plummets: What to know about the humanitarian crisis 6:45

28m ago6:45

6:45

Samantha Power, head of the U.S. Agency for International Development, said Thursday that conditions in Gaza are “worse now than ever before.”By WBUR & NPR

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California musicians create smooth jams about heat pumps 3:52

28m ago3:52

3:52

Heat pumps are efficient and cut emissions, but they have a publicity problem.By WBUR & NPR

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'Giving birth on a planet in crisis': Climate change's impact on reproductive health 5:37

1d ago5:37

5:37

As climate change continues to reshape our world, its impacts may have devastating effects on reproductive health.By WBUR & NPR

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Argentina president meets with Silicon Valley leaders 3:50

1d ago3:50

3:50

Argentina is mired in an economic crisis.By WBUR & NPR

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NIH has no plans to move lab chimps to sanctuary, despite federal ruling 5:28

11h ago5:28

5:28

A federal judge ruled in 2022 that the National Institutes of Health was violating federal law by keeping the chimps housed at a lab in New Mexico.By WBUR & NPR

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How Biden's long record of support for Israel affects his policy today 6:13

10m ago6:13

6:13

The White House has said Israel’s airstrike in Rafah, which killed dozens of people, won’t change U.S. policy toward Israel.By WBUR & NPR

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New initiative addresses child care shortage in Alabama 5:00

10m ago5:00

5:00

Family child care homes aim to better serve the needs of working families.By WBUR & NPR

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Ukrainian border guard who told off a Russian warship shares his experience as a prisoner of war 5:24

12m ago5:24

5:24

Ukrainian border guard Roman Hrybov was serving on Snake Island in the Black Sea, just south of the Port of Odesa, when the full-scale Russian invasion began in February 2022.By WBUR & NPR

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'A Haunted Girl' graphic novel explores mental illness through horror 9:36

12m ago9:36

9:36

On the surface, the new graphic novel “A Haunted Girl” is the story of a teenage girl who has to fight giant supernatural monsters to save the world. But it’s also a poignant depiction of mental illness and suicidal ideation.By WBUR & NPR

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Grill up seafood, vegetables and even fruit at this year's summer barbecues 5:44

18m ago5:44

5:44

Summer is officially off and running, and that means more time outdoors and more time cooking simple, seasonal meals over a hot fire, be it charcoal, gas, or wood.By WBUR & NPR

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Conservative Republican argues for bipartisanship on the environment 9:40

18m ago9:40

9:40

Benji Backer, author of "The Conservative Environmentalist," explains why he'd like to see Republicans and Democrats find common ground and work together on protecting the environment.By WBUR & NPR

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Justice Alito declines to recuse after flag controversy 5:04

24m ago5:04

5:04

Justice Samuel Alito told lawmakers in a letter Wednesday that he will not recuse himself from the cases after two controversial flags linked with Jan. 6 insurrectionists were flown at two homes of his.By WBUR & NPR

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Counting trucks in Chicago's communities of color to prove the need for freight electrification 3:34

1d ago3:34

3:34

A recent study shows that transitioning to electric trucks can save lives and money.By WBUR & NPR

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What's it like to testify against a president? Alexander Butterfield recalls Watergate testimony 10:49

1d ago10:49

10:49

Butterfield, former President Richard Nixon’s deputy assistant, 1973 testimony, blew the lid off the Watergate hearings by revealing Nixon’s clandestine taping of Whitehouse phone conversations.By WBUR & NPR

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Negro League star Turkey Stearnes now ranked in MLB historical record 6:25

12m ago6:25

6:25

Major League Baseball has now officially added the stats of Negro League players to its records.By WBUR & NPR

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CO2 underground storage project proposal brings promise and concern 5:04

21h ago5:04

5:04

Some landowners and others have concerns about this carbon capture and sequestration technique.By WBUR & NPR

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'Freeway fighters' want to remove urban highways and reclaim cities for people, not cars 9:35

16m ago9:35

9:35

America's Interstate Highway System cut through the hearts of many downtowns when it was built in the '50s and '60s, leaving a legacy of inequality and urban impoverishment.By WBUR & NPR

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Fasten your seatbelt: Breaking down airplane turbulence 3:42

16m ago3:42

3:42

Last week, severe turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight left dozens of passengers injured and one dead, likely from cardiac arrest.By WBUR & NPR

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'The League' documentary tells of African Americans playing baseball in the 1890s 10:57

28m ago10:57

10:57

In addition to Jackie Robinson, the documentary tells the stories of lesser-known players, owners, entrepreneurs and activists involved in developing the nation's pastime.By WBUR & NPR

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Despite growing economy, U.S. consumers remain pessimistic about outlook 6:59

7m ago6:59

6:59

The economy is growing, we are not in a recession and unemployment is low. But nearly 60% of Americans wrongly think the U.S. is in a recession.By WBUR & NPR

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Mandela's party may topple in South African elections 4:47

7m ago4:47

4:47

South Africans go to the polls on Wednesday in one of its most competitive elections since the end of apartheid.By WBUR & NPR

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In a changing media landscape, some rural newspapers are finding ways to stay alive 4:33

39m ago4:33

4:33

The number of newspapers in the U.S. has dropped drastically in the last 20 years.By WBUR & NPR

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Wildfire season forecast: What experts expect out West 3:34

17m ago3:34

3:34

Despite a forecasted hotter-than-normal summer, federal wildland fire managers say they are hopeful California and the West will see another relatively quiet wildfire season.By WBUR & NPR

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Flags, ethics and the integrity of the Supreme Court 5:33

23h ago5:33

5:33

When it was discovered earlier this month that flags tied to the "Stop the Steal" movement were flying at Justice Samuel Alito's homes in recent years, it raised more questions about the justices' biases and the Supreme Court's integrity.By WBUR & NPR

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U.S.-built pier in Gaza breaks apart: What it means for aid deliveries 4:32

1h ago4:32

4:32

The temporary pier constructed by the U.S. military to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza has broken apart in rough seas, the Pentagon said Tuesday.By WBUR & NPR

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How the GOP's war over democracy is playing out in Michigan 9:44

17m ago9:44

9:44

The state is also a microcosm for the Republican Party's war over democracy, according to ProPublica's Andy Kroll.By WBUR & NPR

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Jury deliberations begin in Trump hush money trial 11:24

1h ago11:24

11:24

Trump denies taking part in what prosecutors say was a conspiracy in the days before the 2016 election to buy the silence of porn star Stormy Daniels, who says she had a sexual encounter with Trump years before.By WBUR & NPR

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Ep. 303 Insidious: The Red Door - “The Tale of Armiana Grande” 2:50:49

1h ago2:50:49

2:50:49

Kim closes out May Madness by telling Ket about Insidious: The Red Door. The girls will attempt to determine if your teenager is a regular crapbag or a HAUNTED CREEPY crapbag who has simply had their memories of The Further suppressed. It’s also very important that you give proper distance between yourself and someone facing the wall. Most importan…

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Will Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro step aside if he loses the election? 5:29

3d ago5:29

5:29

By many predictions, Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro faces defeat in July's election.By WBUR & NPR

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Why protests broke out in New Caledonia 8:17

14m ago8:17

8:17

A proposed law would allow more French citizens to vote — a measure that many Indigenous Kanak groups say would dilute their political power.By WBUR & NPR

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Neil Howe says the 4th turning is here. What does that mean for America in a moment of crisis? 10:24

14m ago10:24

10:24

Decades after his book on the topic was published, Neil Howe says the fourth turning is here.By WBUR & NPR

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Italian teenager set to become first millennial saint 3:43

23h ago3:43

3:43

Carlo Acutis was a teen gamer who used his computer skills to spread the Catholic faith. He died of leukemia in 2006 at the age of 15.By WBUR & NPR

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Sickle cell patients navigate gray area between pressure and advice over reproductive health 6:55

18m ago6:55

6:55

Doctors are pressuring patients with sickle cell disease into unwanted sterilizations, a new STAT investigation found.By WBUR & NPR

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Academic workers strike at UCLA and UC Davis 4:44

2h ago4:44

4:44

They’re protesting the school's response to pro-Palestinian demonstrations earlier this spring.By WBUR & NPR

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The latest from Sudan, as a U.N. expert warns of genocide 4:45

11m ago4:45

4:45

There has been more than a year of civil war between the country's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.By WBUR & NPR

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'Last Seen: Portmortem' explores human remains market following Harvard morgue manager's arrest 9:33

17m ago9:33

9:33

Hundreds of people have donated their bodies to Harvard Medical School, hoping to advance science and train the next generation of doctors. But in the basement of the nation's most prestigious medical institution, something went terribly wrong in recent years.By WBUR & NPR

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Israel's attack on Rafah sparks international outrage 3:45

17m ago3:45

3:45

A deadly Israeli airstrike on an encampment for displaced Palestinians in Rafah on Sunday has led to wider international outrage and calls for Israel to stop its military operations in Rafah.By WBUR & NPR

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Attorneys begin closing arguments in Trump’s hush money trial 5:13

1h ago5:13

5:13

Trump stands accused of falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels on the eve of the 2016 election.By WBUR & NPR

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Lawsuit against NYC alleges discrimination against male same-sex couples over IVF benefits 6:20

7m ago6:20

6:20

Corey Briskin and Nicholas Maggipinto are suing New York City in a class action lawsuit that alleges the city is discriminating against male same-sex couples by denying them IVF benefits other couples can access.By WBUR & NPR

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Heat will strain power grid in parts of California, Arizona, Nevada and Texas in coming years 10:55

35m ago10:55

10:55

New research that shows that longer and stronger heat waves by mid-century are predicted to compromise the power grid in large parts of the Western U.S.By WBUR & NPR

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