Best Pick Punts Podcasts (2024)

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Dead Heat: Kamala Harris Boosts Dems' Odds In Our New Poll 17:24

21m ago17:24

17:24

In a speech at her campaign headquarters, Vice President Harris highlighted her background as a prosecutor and will work to unite the party and earn the nomination. This episode: voting correspondent Ashley Lopez, White House correspondent Ashley Lopez, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro. The podcast is produced by Cas…

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Kamalanomenon: Vice President Harris Racks Up Endorsements 16:25

6m ago16:25

16:25

Vice President Harris faces no major opposition for the Democratic nomination. The fundraising platform ActBlue has reported more than $50 million in donations since she was endorsed by President Biden last night. Now, attention is turning to who she may select for her running mate. This episode: voting correspondent Ashley Lopez, senior White Hous…

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President Biden Ends His Reelection Campaign. Now What? 10:30

23h ago10:30

10:30

Biden strenuously resisted pressure to step down from the campaign for weeks after a debate in which he struggled to speak clearly and coherently. But, ultimately, the pressure from his fellow Democratic and donors became too much to ignore. We discuss what comes next. This episode: national political correspondent Sarah McCammon, senior White Hous…

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Did Trump Fulfill Biblical Prophecy? 29:36

33m ago29:36

29:36

Many have seen the attempt on former President Donald J. Trump's life as a fulfillment of biblical prophecy, while others believe it is to bring forth freedom to America. Some see it as a fulfillment of the prophecy of the beast mentioned in Revelation the 13th chapter, who receives a fatal wound and is healed. Today we look as to whether or not th…

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After Assassination Attempt, Trump Reclaims The Limelight 13:32

13m ago13:32

13:32

In a lengthy speech formally accepting the Republican nomination for president, Donald Trump made his case for serving a second term focused on mass deportations and border security, isolationist "America First" foreign policy and deep tax cuts. This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, campaign correspondent Franco Ordoñez, senior natio…

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JD Vance, Trump's VP Pick, Speaks On RNC Night Three 15:57

5d ago15:57

15:57

J.D. Vance is 39 years-old and has been in office as Ohio's junior U.S. senator for less than two years. He said in an interview that this is his first time attending the Republican National Convention. Wednesday night, he gave his debut speech as the GOP vice presidential nominee. Here's what delegates, and the candidate himself, had to say about …

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RNC Night 2: Nikki Haley Endorses Trump, Hopes To Woo Skeptics 16:36

16m ago16:36

16:36

Night two of the Republican National Convention was full of speeches by former Trump rivals offering their full endorsement of the nominee. That includes former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, who had previously warned that a Trump presidency would be "four years of chaos, vendettas and drama." This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, nation…

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RNC Day 1: J.D. Vance Is Trump's Vice Presidential Pick 17:05

12m ago17:05

17:05

We're reporting from Milwaukee, Wisc., where the Republican National Convention kicked off by officially nominating Donald Trump and J.D. Vance as their 2024 ticket. Also: Trump is free, for now, of another set of criminal charges. And Biden came out swinging in an interview with NBC News. This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, campai…

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Update: Trump Assassination Attempt & Biden Oval Address 13:55

6m ago13:55

13:55

President Biden addressed the nation from the Oval Office. He used the remarks to again decry political violence, which he said has no place in American democracy. The alleged shooter, who was killed by the Secret Service, has been identified by law enforcement as Thomas Mathew Crooks, a 20-year-old from Bethel Park, Pa., a town south of Pittsburgh…

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Donald Trump Safe After Shooting During Pennsylvania Rally 10:49

2d ago10:49

10:49

The former president was rushed off the stage by the Secret Service. Trump said in a statement on his platform Truth Social a bullet grazed his right ear. The Secret Service said the shooter was killed and two spectators were critically wounded. President Biden made remarks decrying political violence, and then spoke to former President Trump. This…

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Roundup: Dems Fret; GOP Prepares; Majestic Mustaches 22:03

19h ago22:03

22:03

After this week's NATO summit in Washington, D.C., President Joe Biden held a rare, solo press conference to try and allay concerns over his mental fitness. It came as a new NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll has him in a statistical dead heat with former President Trump to win in November. Plus, Republicans get ready to hold their convention in Milwaukee. W…

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Katy Perry, The Divine Feminine And The Devil 29:57

1d ago29:57

29:57

Katy Perry has a new single titled "Women's World" where she tells men that they are lucky to even be able to live in this women's world. Many are wondering why she would team up with a man Dr. Luke who has been accused by artists of taking advantage of women. Just how much of a feminist anthem could be genuine when being produced by a man who is a…

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Trump Wants To Make The Presidency More Powerful. Here's How. 14:58

2d ago14:58

14:58

Often frustrated by Washington bureaucracy and red tape in his first term, former President Trump aims to make the presidency more powerful if he wins in November. Here's how he plans to do it. This episode: national political correspondents Sarah McCammon and Susan Davis, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson. The podcast is pro…

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Is Project 2025 Trump's Plan For A 2nd Term? It's Complicated 14:01

7d ago14:01

14:01

What is Donald Trump's plan for a second term? He's got ideas of his own, the Republican party has released a platform document — but the most comprehensive set of policy ideas have been put together in a document called Project 2025. Here's what it says. This episode: national political correspondent Sarah McCammon, White House correspondent Franc…

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Biden, Defiant, Is Not Going Anywhere But The Campaign Trail 13:34

4d ago13:34

13:34

Over the weekend, a number of high-level congressional Democrats called for the president to step back from the ticket. He sent a letter on Monday that said, in short, fat chance. And, for now, it appears that Biden has largely stopped the bleeding. This episode: national political correspondent Sarah McCammon, senior White House correspondent Tama…

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More Election Stakes: AI Weapons And North Korean Cybercrime 16:37

5d ago16:37

16:37

Amid a frenetic campaign newscycle, we take a look at some of the very real challenges that the next president will have to tackle during their four-year term including AI-guided weaponry and a complex web of North Korean cybercrime. This episode: national political correspondent Sarah McCammon, cybersecurity correspondent Jenna McClaughlin, and na…

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Roundup: Dems Ask, Is Biden's Time Up? DOJ Post-SCOTUS Fears 20:33

8d ago20:33

20:33

With Congress returning to Washington next week and more lawmakers raising the possibility that President Biden should step down from the ticket, the president's ABC interview and weekend events will be closely watched by Democrats looking for a clear path forward. And after the Supreme Court ruled that presidents cannot be prosecuted for the work …

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The SATANIC Cult Of Jared Leto 21:49

8d ago21:49

21:49

Jared Leto was recently seen wearing an outfit mocking our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ fit with a cross necklace made up of two long nails as well as blood filled gloves and a see through cloak exposing his undergarments. We take a look at the cult of Jared Leto and how the ability for many to follow their favorite stars in idolatrous worship fore…

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Trading Stock, Congressional Style 9:57

9d ago9:57

9:57

Our friends at the Indicator from Planet Money caught up with congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh to talk about her reporting on how members of Congress and their families trade stock. Then, in classic style, the Indicator team tried their hands at doing so themselves. We will be back in your feeds Friday with the weekly roundup. Learn more a…

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Biden Struggles With Dems; Trump Fundraising Hits Highs 14:12

10d ago14:12

14:12

As President Joe Biden continued to face fallout from his poor performance at the CNN Presidential Debate — including calls from fellow Democrats to drop out of the race — former President Donald Trump raised a lot of money, had his New York criminal sentencing delayed & won an immunity case at the U.S. Supreme Court. This episode: senior White Hou…

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Supreme Court Shifts Regulatory Power From Experts To Judges 14:04

11d ago14:04

14:04

In our wrap of the Supreme Court term, we reflect on the huge number of consequential rulings and explain some of the cases we initially did not have time to cover — including three that will dramatically reshape how financial, environmental and all other regulations work in the United States going forward. This episode: national political correspo…

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Supreme Court Grants Trump Broad Immunity From Prosecution 17:16

15d ago17:16

17:16

What the ruling means for the charges against Donald Trump, the power of the presidency and the movement to reform the Supreme Court. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson, and national justice correspondent Carrie Johnson. The podcast is produced by Jeongyoon Han, Casey Mo…

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Roundup: Supreme Court Abortion Ruling, Robert F. Kennedy 24:25

23d ago24:25

24:25

The Supreme Court largely punted on abortion access and curtailed a law the Department of Justice has been using to prosecute accused Jan. 6 insurrectionists. And NPR spoke with independent candidate for president Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about why he is running a race he almost certainly cannot win. This episode: voting correspondent Ashley Lopez, na…

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Fighting With Demons 24:09

15d ago24:09

24:09

The upcoming UFC event is taking a spiritual turn as the former light heavyweight champion Jiří Procházka is claiming that the current light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira is using witch doctors and shamans in order to provide him power to win their upcoming fight. Jiří is asking Alex not to use this power but allow them to just fight man to man…

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Biden Struggled, Trump Often Lied, CNN Didn't Fact-Check 12:25

15d ago12:25

12:25

President Biden fumbled in the CNN Presidential Debate, offering often rambling answers in a hoarse and quiet voice. Donald Trump, who also rambled, painted a characteristically dark vision of the country and repeatedly lied about his and Biden's records — which went largely unchallenged by CNN's moderators. This episode: voting correspondent Ashle…

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Ahead of Presidential Debate, Voters Head To The Pools 11:21

17d ago11:21

11:21

Many folks have tuned out the news, unenthused about the rematch between historical unpopular presidential candidates. Ahead of Thursday's debate in Georgia, when some folks could be engaging with the campaign for the first time, WABE's Sam Gringlas sought out checked-out voters at a swimming pool outside of Atlanta. NOTE: In an earlier version of …

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Julian Assange, Who Twice Upended Politics, Accepts Plea Deal 10:19

18d ago10:19

10:19

Julian Assange, who has long been imprisoned in the United Kingdom, has agreed to plead guilty to a U.S. felony and will return to his native Australia. His WikiLeaks organization's 2010 publication of military secrets helped to reshape public understanding of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The group later released private Democratic National Co…

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OTHER: The Independent Voters Who Dominate Arizona 13:23

19d ago13:23

13:23

Independent voters aren't necessarily swing voters. Most usually vote with one party. But in Arizona, they now represent the single largest group of voters in a state that is essential for both the presidency and control of the Senate. This episode: voting correspondent Ashley Lopez, congressional correspondent Claudia Grisales, and senior politica…

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Weekly Roundup: Debate Prep; Masculinity In Politics 24:29

22d ago24:29

24:29

Like two heavyweights looking for a rematch, President Biden and former President Trump have their first of two scheduled debates next week. But, this debate will look and feel different than others before — how are the candidates preparing? Plus, a look at the intersection between masculinity and politics, and Can't Let It Go. This episode: politi…

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The Moral Failings Of Celebrity Pastors 24:53

22d ago24:53

24:53

Two of the most well known pastors in America step down in a matter of weeks from one another as Tony Evans of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas Texas was released for his duties for a undisclosed sin. Also Robert Morris of Gateway Church stepped down after it was revealed he took advantage of a twelve year old girl back in the 1980's. We take a…

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Talking About Abortion On The Campaign Trail 13:23

23d ago13:23

13:23

Nearly two years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, abortion has been playing a large role in campaign messaging. We explore how both Democratic and Republican candidates are using the issue to shape their pitches to voters. This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, political correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and senior natio…

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Interview: Rep. Andy Kim, D-N.J. 17:25

24d ago17:25

17:25

Rep. Andy Kim, D-N.J., didn't expect to run for the Senate. But when Sen. Bob Menendez was indicted on corruption allegations, he decided to act. In a wide-ranging interview with NPR's Susan Davis, Kim talks about his decision, his political career, and his hopes for the future of American politics. The podcast is produced by Jeongyoon Han, Casey M…

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White House Announces Immigration Action To Take Effect This Summer 11:48

26d ago11:48

11:48

In an executive action released today, President Biden announced plans to offer protection against deportation to an estimated half a million undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens, and noncitizen minors & stepchildren of American citizens. It would also allow eligible immigrants to apply for legal permanent status. This episode: political correspon…

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Trump Courts Young Voters 13:16

26d ago13:16

13:16

Young voters historically vote for Democrats. But, former President Trump's style and rhetoric are drawing attention among some casting their first ballots. We went to a conservative convention in Detroit to learn more. This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, campaign reporter Elena Moore, and senior national political correspondent Mara…

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Episode 67 - Manifestation 1:38:00

27d ago1:38:00

1:38:00

Today’s episode is all about the concept of intention based manifestation. Join us as we talk about everything from Bob Proctor, The Silva Method, New Thought, Mitch Horowitz and his 30 day mental challenge and so much more. We are super into this topic because not only does it work, and we give you the examples to prove it, but give you some solid…

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Weekly Roundup: Trump on the Hill, older voters in Florida 21:45

1M ago21:45

21:45

Donald Trump returned to Capitol Hill for the first time since his supporters disrupted the peaceful transfer of power on Jan. 6, 2021. The event was a clear demonstration of how the party has coalesced entirely behind him. And voters over 50 are an essential part of both candidates' strategies. We traveled to Florida to speak with them about the i…

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Former Christian Band BLASPHEMES Jesus Christ! 27:04

29d ago27:04

27:04

Members of the former Christian band Underoath are now singing songs related to the second coming. This time the lead vocalist is now singing that he will kill Jesus again when He returns as we take a look at the sad reality of turning away from Christ and leading yourself as well as others down the path of God hatred. Follow Good Fight Ministries …

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Abortion Status Quo Remains For Now After Supreme Court Punt 12:22

1M ago12:22

12:22

In a unanimous decision, the justices ruled that the litigants did not have standing to bring the case. But there will more challenges to abortion access ahead, including another pending case this term. This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, health policy correspondent Selena Simmons-Duffin, and national justice correspondent Carrie J…

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Dueling Arizona Ballot Measures Could Juice Voter Turnout 14:31

1M ago14:31

14:31

As abortion access advocates canvas the state gathering signatures to get a ballot initiative in front of voters, Republican lawmakers in Arizona advanced an immigration enforcement referendum of their own. Both are likely to drive turnout in November's election, though figuring out exactly who that benefits is complicated. This episode: White Hous…

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Trump Calls DOJ Rigged. It Just Convicted Hunter Biden. 9:53

1M ago9:53

9:53

Hunter Biden, the president's son, has been convicted on three felony charges tied to his purchase of a firearm while addicted to illegal drugs. President Biden says he will not pardon his son. This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, national justice correspondent Carrie Johnson, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson…

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Biden Makes A Longshot Play For Nikki Haley Voters 13:02

1M ago13:02

13:02

The Biden campaign has hired a former Republican congressional chief-of-staff to lead its outreach to Republican voters, but interviews and polling suggest that, even despite Donald Trump's felony convictions, Nikki Haley's supporters are likely to back the former president come November. This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, nationa…

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Politics Roundup: Hunter Biden Trial, Congressional Races 18:35

2M ago18:35

18:35

The president's son is being tried on federal firearm charges for allegedly lying about his drug use when he bought a gun in 2018. And as presidential primary season concludes, we turn our attention to the congressional races likely to determine control of the House and Senate. This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, justice corresponden…

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Cliffe Knechtle Gives License To George Janko Cursing? 33:19

1M ago33:19

33:19

Former sidekick of Logan Paul, George Janko, has made a name for himself outside of the wildly popular "Impaulsive" that he was once a part of as he has brought on a number of Christian and secular guests to the George Janko show in hopes of sharing the gospel with his growing audience. Some have come on and given advice that isn't biblical. Others…

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Additional Trump Charges Likely Won't Be Decided By Election 14:02

1M ago14:02

14:02

The state charges in Georgia are on ice as Donald Trump and his team pursue an appeal, with initial arguments set for October. In the near term, Trump will need to select a vice presidential candidate and Sen. Tim Scott is making his case with a $14 million dollar effort to persuade Black voters. This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, c…

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Money, Democracy, China: Understand the US-Taiwan Alliance 12:12

1M ago12:12

12:12

In the landmark bipartisan foreign aid package that passed earlier this year, there was money for two allies in ongoing military conflicts: Israel and Ukraine. But there was also money for the Indo-Pacific region. So why is the U.S. interested in the region and how is Taiwan involved? This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, defense corre…

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Biden Will Temporarily Bar Most Asylum Seekers At US Border 12:36

1M ago12:36

12:36

Following several record-high months for migrants crossings at the U.S. southern border last year, President Biden is taking executive action to swiftly deport would-be asylum seekers when the seven-day average of unauthorized crossings exceeds 2,500. It echoes past Trump administration policies and, pending expected court challenges, implements pr…

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Not Mad, Just Disappointed: Hear From Unenthused Voters 17:53

1M ago17:53

17:53

A huge portion of the American public doesn't like its choices this presidential cycle. So what will those voters do when they get to the ballot box? NPR partnered with Rich Thau of Engagious and Sago to put together focus groups and hear from them directly. This episode: White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, political correspondent Susan Davis…

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Weekly Roundup: Democracy and the Courts 23:10

2M ago23:10

23:10

Donald Trump, convicted yesterday of 34 felonies, held an event this morning where he continued his attacks on the judge who oversaw his case and the legal system as a whole. His allegations of a "rigged" process and politically-motivated judiciary have been echoed by Republican lawmakers of all stripes, in a major erosion of democratic norms. And …

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Disney's Devilish Delight 23:23

2M ago23:23

23:23

Disney is using Germany as its test tube for their new satanic love story "Pauline" which has a 19 year old girl impregnated by the devil's son after meeting him on what looks to be Tinder. Petitions online have called for the show to be cancelled. We take a look at other shows and movies that have continued to push the envelope of antichrist accep…

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Donald Trump Guilty On All Counts In New York Criminal Trial 14:18

2M ago14:18

14:18

Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty of falsifying business records to influence the 2016 election, a historic verdict as Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, campaigns again for the White House. This is the first time a former or sitting U.S. president has been convicted on criminal charges. This episode: White Ho…

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