Best Civil Legal Aid Podcasts (2024)

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News Wrap: New Israeli attacks reportedly kill more than 40 Palestinians across Gaza 1:57

37m ago1:57

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In our news wrap Saturday, Israel pressed ahead with its assault on Rafah despite international criticism, a Russian strike on a residential area of Kharkiv killed at least two people, Secretary of Defense Austin resumed his duties after undergoing a medical treatment at Walter Reed, and the TSA says it screened nearly 3 million passengers at airpo…

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Exhausted Ukrainian forces fight to contain Russian advances on the eastern front 4:25

1h ago4:25

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Along the Russia-Ukraine border, badly stretched Ukrainian forces are struggling to deny Russia a foothold. The town of Vovchansk, three miles inside the border, has seen some of the fiercest fighting since Russia launched its offensive in 2022. John Ray of Independent Television News joined soldiers from Ukraine's 57th Brigade there and has this r…

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News Wrap: Top UN court orders Israel to end military operations in Rafah 6:10

6h ago6:10

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In our news wrap Friday, the U.N.'s top court ordered Israel to stop military operations in Rafah but did not require a full cease-fire, an American missionary couple was killed by gang members in Haiti, more than 100 people in Papua New Guinea are feared dead after a massive landslide and Defense Secretary Austin is undergoing a medical procedure …

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Thousands flee Myanmar for Thailand amid flare up in civil war fighting 6:48

3h ago6:48

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Myanmar's civil war has taken a critical turn in recent weeks following a series of defeats for the military junta that reclaimed power in 2021. The exiled civilian government, deposed in that coup, says victory for their resistance is coming soon. But there are fears of a violent struggle as the military attempts to regain lost ground. Special cor…

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British pubs struggle to survive as drinkers stay home 5:16

4h ago5:16

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A historic bicentennial anniversary is upon us. The humble pint is now 200 years old. That staple measurement of bar life was first introduced in 1824 to placate British drinkers who claimed taverns were cheating them of precious ale. Now those public houses are facing a crisis: what happens when the public no longer heads to the pub? Special corre…

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Weekly Roundup: Border Crossings Have Dramatically Declined 21:08

42m ago21:08

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Trump's trial enters its final stage next week as lawyers make their closing arguments and the case is expected to head to the jury. And immigration remains a top campaign issue after a record-high level of migrants crossing the U.S. southern border this winter gave way to an atypically quiet spring. This episode: White House correspondent Deepa Sh…

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U.S. may lift ban on Ukraine using American-supplied weapons to strike inside Russia 9:45

1h ago9:45

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Ukraine is desperately trying to hold off a new Russian offensive that threatens its second-largest city. U.S. officials tell the NewsHour that the administration is debating whether to lift a restriction on the use of American weapons to target Russian weapons in Russia. Nick Schifrin discussed that with former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William T…

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News Wrap: Biden plans to designate Kenya as a major non-NATO U.S. ally 5:04

3h ago5:04

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In our news wrap Thursday, President Biden plans to designate Kenya as a major non-NATO ally, Senate Democrats launched an investigation into Donald Trump's reported offer to roll back environmental policies in exchange for $1 billion in campaign donations and Louisiana lawmakers passed a bill today that would re-classify two abortion-inducing medi…

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Nikki Haley Has Backed Trump. Will Her Voters? 15:12

10m ago15:12

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The former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and South Carolina governor continued to receive protest votes in the Republican presidential primary contest long after she dropped out. Now, Nikki Haley says she'll vote for Trump. How many of her voters will follow her lead? This episode: national political correspondent Sarah McCammon, White Hous…

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Courtroom Confrontations and Legislative Showdowns in US Politics 1:15:54

5h ago1:15:54

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Send us a Text Message. Prepare to be thrust into the very heart of American political drama as I, Darrell McClain, lead you through the intricacies of the impending presidential debates between President Biden and former President Trump. Feel the tension rise as we dissect the unprecedented decision to bypass the Commission on Presidential Debates…

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News Wrap: Norway, Ireland, Spain declare they will recognize a Palestinian state 6:26

28m ago6:26

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In our news wrap Wednesday, Norway, Ireland and Spain declared that they will formally recognize a Palestinian state, the families of 19 victims of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, are suing nearly 100 state police officers for the botched response, the Biden administration is canceling another round of student loans and Nikki Haley says she'l…

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Family of American held by Syria demands accountability after learning he died in custody 6:23

1h ago6:23

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The family of an American psychotherapist detained in Syria says the U.S. government has informed them he has died in custody. Majd Kamalmaz was one of a half dozen Americans believed held by Bashar al-Assad's regime, some of whom have allegedly suffered torture, or have even been murdered. Nick Schifrin spoke with two of Kamalmaz's daughters, Ulaa…

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Talking To The Wisconsinites Who Haven't Made Up Their Minds 15:26

11m ago15:26

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The state is vital in both candidates' path clearing the 270 electoral vote threshold necessary to win the presidency. Wisconsin went once for Donald Trump and once for Joe Biden. How are voters in the state feeling this year? This episode: national political correspondent Sarah McCammon, national political correspondent Don Gonyea, and political r…

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News Wrap: 5 day mourning period starts in Iran for late President Raisi and other victims 6:14

1h ago6:14

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In our news wrap Tuesday, a five-day mourning period started in Iran for late President Ebrahim Raisi and other victims of Sunday's helicopter crash, the DOJ is suing Oklahoma over a law that would make it a crime to live in the state as an undocumented immigrant and more than a dozen companies at the forefront of artificial intelligence made renew…

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Severe turbulence on Singapore Airlines flight kills passenger, injures dozens more 5:27

2h ago5:27

5:27

One person is dead and roughly 70 others are injured after a Singapore Airlines flight headed from London to Singapore hit severe turbulence. The flight descended 6,000 feet in three minutes over the Indian Ocean, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing in Bangkok. Aviation correspondent Miles O'Brien reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - …

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Taiwan's president urges China to end threats as Beijing says independence is 'dead end' 5:39

1d ago5:39

5:39

Taiwan has a new president with Lai Ching-te inaugurated this past weekend. In the past, he has called himself a "political worker for Taiwanese independence," words that enrage Beijing, which sees the island as a break-away province to be reunited with the mainland. President Biden has vowed to defend Taiwan, making it a potential flashpoint betwe…

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'Climate refugees' sue British government for failing to protect homes from climate change 7:54

2h ago7:54

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Europe's most important court has ruled that protection from climate change is a human right. The judgment will be put to the test in Britain by a climate change refugee who lost his cliff top home to sea erosion. Rising sea waters and increasingly violent storms, caused by melting ice and warmer oceans, are a special concern on Britain's east coas…

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Trump Could Win Georgia As Biden Coalition Fractures 15:16

31m ago15:16

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The diverse coalition of voters that delivered Georgia for President Biden in 2020 might not hold together in 2024. Many young and Black voters wanted to see more action from the administration on voting rights and criminal justice reform and some could stay home in November. This episode: national political correspondent Sarah McCammon, White Hous…

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International Criminal Court seeks war crimes charges for Israeli and Hamas leaders 2:59

2h ago2:59

2:59

In an unprecedented announcement, the International Criminal Court said it was seeking warrants to arrest the leaders of Hamas and the elected leadership of Israel on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. President Biden called it "outrageous" and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu called it "blood libel." But prosecutor Karim Khan defen…

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Can the ICC arrest Israeli and Hamas leaders for war crimes? Legal experts weigh in 6:51

2h ago6:51

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The International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leadership. To get perspectives on this case, Geoff Bennett spoke with Adil Haque, a professor of law at Rutgers Law School, and Yuval Shany, the chair of international law at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a former chair of the U.N. Human Rights Committee. PB…

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Raisi's death leaves Iran without key leadership at crucial moment for Middle East 9:16

1h ago9:16

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The deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and the country's foreign minister left the Islamic Republic without two key leaders as extraordinary tensions grip the wider Middle East. The deaths mark yet another blow to a country beset by pressures at home and abroad. Reza Sayah reports from Tehran and Amna Nawaz discusses what this means for Iran…

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Trump Wants To Do What Reagan Couldn't: Win Minnesota 14:27

14m ago14:27

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The last time a Republican presidential nominee won the state of Minnesota was 1972, but lagging enthusiasm for President Biden and a strong 2016 performance in the state have Donald Trump's campaign hoping for an upset. This episode: national political correspondent Sarah McCammon, national political correspondent Mara Liasson, and Minnesota Publi…

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News Wrap: Rescue effort underway after helicopter with Iran president crashes 3:03

1h ago3:03

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In our news wrap Sunday, a rescue operation is underway after the helicopter carrying Iran's President Raisi apparently crashed, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met with Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu, President Biden tells Morehouse College graduates that he hears their concerns over the war in Gaza, and America's first Black astronaut …

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News Wrap: Israeli war cabinet member threatens to quit over Gaza strategy 2:42

37m ago2:42

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In our news wrap Saturday, a member of Israel's war cabinet threatens to quit if the government does not adopt a new Gaza strategy, dangerous heat poses new risk, with widespread power outages in Houston flash flooding kills at least 68 people in Afghanistan, and the suspect in the Slovakian prime minister's assassination attempt is ordered to stay…

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New book 'World on the Brink' argues U.S. failing to deter Chinese invasion of Taiwan 7:02

3h ago7:02

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This week, China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin inaugurated a "new era" of partnership, just before Taiwan inaugurates a new president on Monday. The new book, "World on the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race for the 21st Century," argues Taiwan is at the center of China's challenge to U.S. power and influence in Asia. Nick Sch…

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Roundup: Yes, Biden And Trump Are Going To Debate 25:44

26m ago25:44

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Michael Cohen, a former Donald Trump attorney and central witness for the prosecution, testified against the former president in court this week. His appearance is a sign the case could soon reach its conclusion. And President Biden and Trump will meet for at least two debates before November's election. Also, Maryland's expensive primary race has …

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News Wrap: U.S. military finishes work on floating pier to deliver aid to Gaza 6:30

31m ago6:30

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In our news wrap Thursday, the U.S. military finished work on a floating pier to deliver aid to Gaza, the House of Representatives passed a measure that seeks to force the transfer of bombs to Israel, authorities in Slovakia said the man charged with shooting Prime Minister Fico acted alone and the Supreme Court rejected a conservative attempt to w…

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Outgoing UN humanitarian chief on handling one of the worst years for global crises 8:25

4d ago8:25

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The U.N. warns the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is growing more acute. In southern Gaza, a quarter of the population faces catastrophic levels of food insecurity and in northern Gaza, nearly one in three children are severely malnourished. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Martin Griffiths, the U.N.'s top humanitarian official, about what he calls o…

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American families working to evacuate Gaza child facing rare medical disorder 6:18

1d ago6:18

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Among the families caught in the war between Israel and Hamas is the Abu Zaiter family. Three-year-old Julia suffers from alternating hemiplegia, or AHC, an extremely rare neurological disorder that causes muscle stiffness, seizures and paralysis. Several families with children who have AHC have rallied to help Julia. Among them is Simon Frost, who…

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