Best Push Square Podcasts (2024)

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35 - Andrew Rourke and Form Square 1:22:06

3d ago1:22:06

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This was a lengthy interview, so it's all alone. Look for a fairly quick follow-up episode with a look at the game mentioned in this interview as well as a dive into Rodger MacGowan's beautiful new art autobiography. Episode 35 Video version Support the Show.By Grant Linneberg

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U.S. official says Gaza cease-fire talks will continue, deal key to preventing wider war 2:39

2h ago2:39

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The Gaza war reached a staggering milestone with the Hamas-run health ministry reporting 40,000 Gazans have been killed since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7. It comes as negotiators met again in Qatar to try and find a path toward a cease-fire, which the U.S. believes is the best way to prevent the war in Gaza from expanding to an even larger regi…

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Gazan families shattered as war's death toll crosses 40,000 8:26

2h ago8:26

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Israel blames Hamas for hiding within civilian areas and said it has killed about 17,000 Hamas fighters in Gaza. If that's true, that still means more than 20,000 civilians have died. Nick Schifrin discussed the staggering death toll in Gaza with Dr. Ahmad Yousaf, an American pediatrician who recently returned from volunteering with the humanitaria…

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News Wrap: Zelenskyy says Ukraine captured Russian town of Sudzha 6:39

3h ago6:39

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In our news wrap Thursday, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said his country's troops seized the Russian town of Sudzha, a court in Russia sentenced Russian American citizen Ksenia Khavana to 12 years in prison, federal law enforcement officials charged five people in connection with the death of actor Matthew Perry and Bermuda is bracing for Hurrican…

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How some popular European destinations are trying to deter tourists from pouring in 7:57

2h ago7:57

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Summer vacation time is fast vanishing, but this season was expected to break records worldwide, with billions of people breaking out their suitcases, sandals and swimsuits. But while tourism is a huge money maker, more destinations are annoyed by visitors and asking many to stay away. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports on European hotsp…

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Epidemiologist breaks down how and where mpox is spreading 5:14

2h ago5:14

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The World Health Organization has declared a global emergency due to the rapid spread of mpox in several African nations. Experts warn that if it is not contained, the virus could spread even further internationally. Sweden reported the first case outside Africa after an individual was staying there. Ali Rogin discussed more with Anne Rimoin. PBS N…

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News Wrap: U.S. says it is committed to Gaza cease-fire talks 5:06

1h ago5:06

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In our news wrap Wednesday, the U.S. says it remains committed to talks to end the fighting in Gaza ahead of negotiations planned for Thursday, the Taliban marked the third anniversary of its return to power in Afghanistan, the World Health Organization declared mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency and expectations are growing that th…

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Ukrainian forces push farther into Russia despite Putin's efforts to counter incursion 9:52

1h ago9:52

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Ukraine said it blasted its way deeper into the Kursk region of Russia where it has captured dozens of towns and settlements and taken Russians prisoner. It's the largest cross-border attack since Russia invaded and the largest presence of foreign troops in Russia since World War II. Nick Schifrin discussed the incursion with Michael Kofman of the …

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#232 - Truth Hurts 1:12:12

1h ago1:12:12

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This week Des learns some unexpected news about Jo. Jo and Des find themselves at odds as they discuss the ugly truth of how society views women, and they both get passionate about "Fred" and Deswayne's petty prodigy. 00:19 Hello Kitty 3:53 Adult movie posters 18:38 Jo's Toys 25:40 Petty Prodigy 36:00 Fred Update 43:12 Listener Question 45:18 Low V…

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News Wrap: Iran rejects calls to refrain from retaliatory strikes on Israel 4:36

1h ago4:36

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In our news wrap Tuesday, Iran rejected a call from European leaders to refrain from retaliatory strikes on Israel, Ukraine's army chief says his troops have won control of more Russian territory, Tropical Storm Ernesto lashed the northeastern Caribbean with heavy rain and wind and a grand jury in Ohio indicted police officer on murder charges in t…

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The world knows 'Venezuelan people voted for change,' opposition leader Machado says 10:28

3h ago10:28

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The top United Nations human rights official voiced deep concerns over the deteriorating situation in Venezuela two weeks after elections that the opposition says it won. President Nicolas Maduro claims he won the vote and is cracking down heavily on protestors. Nick Schifrin discussed the political crisis in Venezuela with opposition leader María …

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Wildfires burn around Athens after prolonged drought in Greece 3:09

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In Greece, authorities say lighter winds helped crews tame a wildfire that came within miles of the center of Athens. The blaze killed at least one person and forced multiple evacuations across the city's suburbs. Residents returned to find their homes reduced to ash. As winds picked back up Tuesday afternoon, the region is again on high alert. San…

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Middle East on edge as Israel and allies anticipate retaliation from Iran 4:51

16h ago4:51

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The White House said Monday that the U.S. and Israel believe Iran and its proxies across the region could launch a significant attack in the coming days. The U.S. accelerated the deployment of forces to the region to try and deter Iran and defend Israel despite simultaneous diplomatic attempts to prevent an attack. Nick Schifrin reports. A warning,…

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News Wrap: Ukraine says forces control nearly 400 square miles of Russian territory 5:31

12h ago5:31

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In our news wrap Monday, Ukraine's top military commander says his forces control nearly 400 square miles of Russian territory, a wildfire in Greece is raging on the outskirts of Athens, the Biden Administration rolled out a new effort to improve customer service experiences by cutting down on wait times and red tape and Mars may be hiding an ocean…

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News Wrap: Trump campaign claims it was hacked by 'foreign sources hostile to the U.S.' 4:05

1d ago4:05

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In our news wrap Sunday, the Trump campaign pointed toward Iran after claiming it was hacked, Israeli military searches for gunmen behind a shooting in the occupied West Bank, families identify loved ones from the Brazil plane crash, rescue teams are searching for those killed in a Uganda landfill collapse, and the International Olympic Committee s…

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News Wrap: Israel hits Gaza school with deadly strike amid stalled cease-fire talks 2:39

3d ago2:39

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In our news wrap Saturday, an Israeli airstrike killed at least 80 people at a school in Gaza, a newly released recording of a 911 call during the Uvalde school shooting reveals the gunman's uncle tried to intervene, the U.S. women's soccer team won gold at the Paris Olympics, and longtime Google executive and former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki died…

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Israel kills Hamas commander in Lebanon, strikes Gaza as region sits on brink of wider war 6:02

4d ago6:02

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Israel continued its assault in southern Gaza by striking Khan Younis and killing at least 21 Palestinians, according to medics at Nasser hospital. Diplomatic efforts also intensified to head off Iranian retaliation against Israel for the killing of Hamas political leader and negotiator Ismail Hanihey. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Hussein Ibis…

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Inside the southern Lebanon border area laid to waste as Israel, Hezbollah trade fire 7:40

4d ago7:40

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The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah began the day after the Oct. 7 attacks with the militants striking Israel's north with rockets and artillery. We've shown you over the last months the toll on Israelis, in lives and lives interrupted by evacuations and displacement. Now, special correspondent Simona Foltyn reports from the Lebanese side of …

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A look at Team USA's golden run at the Olympics in Paris 6:31

4d ago6:31

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The Paris Olympics will come to a close on Sunday and Team USA is eyeing a strong finish to an already golden games. For more on the ups and downs of the Olympics, Amna Nawaz spoke with Christine Brennan of USA Today. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fundersBy PBS News

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New details emerge on Vienna terror plots behind Taylor Swift concert cancellations 5:46

6d ago5:46

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Taylor Swift's concerts in Austria were called off after officials arrested two teenagers accused of plotting a terrorist attack. Roughly 200,000 people were scheduled to attend the sold-out Vienna shows. To discuss the threats, Amna Nawaz spoke with Juliette Kayyem, professor at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and former assistant secreta…

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Activists accuse authorities of 'social cleansing' for clearing homeless out of Paris 6:16

5d ago6:16

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The 2024 Olympics are coming to an end, but in the lead-up to and during the games, French authorities cleared thousands of homeless people out of Paris. Police cited security reasons, but homeless advocates see it differently. Ross Cullen of Feature Story News reports from Paris. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funder…

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How Ukraine is achieving success using U.S. weapons in Russian-occupied region of Crimea 6:53

6d ago6:53

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Russia says it's fighting raids by Ukrainian forces for a second day in the Kursk region. It appears to be one of the largest incursions into Russian territory in the war. The Ukrainian government has not claimed responsibility or acknowledged the attack. But Ukraine has been trying to intensify its fight against Russia in occupied Crimea and it's …

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News Wrap: Nobel laureate Yunus selected to lead Bangladesh's interim government 6:14

9d ago6:14

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In our news wrap Tuesday, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been selected to lead Bangladesh's interim government until new elections can take place, an Israeli military raid in the occupied West Bank killed 10 Palestinians, stocks recovered some ground after Monday's selloff and the NTSB released details on its ongoing investigation into a door pa…

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News Wrap: Bangladesh's prime minister resigns and flees country after weeks of protests 6:02

9d ago6:02

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In our news wrap Monday, the prime minister of Bangladesh resigned and fled the country after weeks of violent demonstrations., U.S. personnel were injured in a suspected rocket attack at the Al Asad military base in Iraq and Secretary of State Blinken spoke with his Middle Eastern counterparts encouraging them to tell Iran that escalation is not i…

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Hundreds arrested as anti-immigrant protesters wreak havoc in across England 5:01

8d ago5:01

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in office just a month, has promised to crack down on groups of 'right-wing thugs' who've ignited a week of racially motivated, anti-immigrant riots in towns and cities across England. Nearly 400 people have been arrested in the past few days, and more arrests are expected. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant …

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Inside a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon where Hamas is gaining popularity amid war 7:44

8d ago7:44

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The killing of a top Hamas leader shook a Middle East already ten months into a brutal war. It has also galvanized Palestinian populations beyond Gaza and the West Bank, especially in Lebanon, long home to both political and armed groups and hundreds of thousands of Palestinian refugees. Special correspondent Simona Foltyn gained rare access to Ham…

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