Best The Indo Daily Podcasts (2024)

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Kevin McGeever: The conman “with big dreams” who faked his own kidnapping 18:51

7m ago18:51

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In January 2013, Kevin McGeever was found dishevelled and emaciated on a country road. He told gardaí he had been kidnapped from his home in Galway and had been held captive in an underground container in complete darkness for eight months. But it was all an elaborate hoax dreamt up by McGeever – and it wasn’t the first time he had tried to pull th…

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Extra: Harris Faulkner Talks Survivors, Journalism, And 10 Years Of "Outnumbered" 28:41

1h ago28:41

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Harris Faulkner is a multiple Emmy award-winning anchor who hosts two daily daytime programs at FOX News, The Faulkner Focus and Outnumbered. Her latest project is the new FOX Nation series "Surviving A Serial Killer” where she profiles Lisa McVey, who survived being kidnapped by infamous serial killer Bobby Joe Long. Faulkner joined FOX News Rundo…

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News Wrap: Israel shuts down Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza after Hamas attack 2:45

7m ago2:45

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In our news wrap Sunday, Israel closed Gaza's main point of entry for aid after Hamas fired rockets at Israeli forces nearby, Al Jazeera went off the air in Israel after the Israeli cabinet voted to shut it down, Kenya said the country's death toll from flooding and landslides has risen to 228, Ukraine marked its third Orthodox Easter at war with R…

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How some colleges and students have reached agreements over pro-Palestinian protests 6:21

12m ago6:21

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The prevailing images of college protests over the Israel-Hamas war in the past few weeks have been of escalating tensions, clashes with police and mass arrests. But students and administrators at several schools from Rhode Island to California have found common ground during negotiations. Erin Gretzinger, a reporting fellow at The Chronicle of Hig…

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What a rapidly changing civil war means for the future of Myanmar 7:11

16m ago7:11

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Myanmar is on the brink of becoming a failed state. For three years, the southeast Asian nation has been embroiled in an escalating civil war between the military junta and pro-democracy forces. Now, resistance groups have gained control of a significant part of the country after a long line of junta defeats. John Yang speaks with Burmese-American …

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Patrick Kennedy's new book tells personal stories of mental health in America 6:52

22m ago6:52

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For former congressman Patrick J. Kennedy, advocating for mental health care is part of his family's legacy. His uncle, President John F. Kennedy, signed the bill that established the nation's community-based mental health care system. Ali Rogin sat down with Patrick Kennedy to discuss his new book, which details the mental health struggles and tri…

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From Washington: What Trump-Era Tax Policy Expiring Means For Your Wallet 40:11

27m ago40:11

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Taxes could soon start looking different for many Americans -- as former President Trump's 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is set to expire in 2025. President Biden has stated his plans to let the act remain expired if he's still in office at the time, while former President Trump would likely reinstate the act, alongside other Trump-era policies. Forme…

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Michael Stone: The life and crimes of the notorious gunman of the troubles 30:08

16m ago30:08

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Michael Stone is one of the most notorious gunmen of the Troubles. Known in loyalist circles as a gun for hire, he murdered 3 people at an IRA funeral in Milltown Cemetery, west Belfast. Following his release from prison in 2000, he carried out a foiled attack on Stormont which he claimed was ‘performance art’. How did he rise to become one of the …

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Extra: Should Menthol Cigarettes Be Banned? 23:53

3h ago23:53

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The Biden administration said they will delay their proposed menthol cigarette ban until after the 2024 election. The Food and Drug Administration has attempted to ban the product several times before; however, increased pressure from Big Tobacco and certain members of Congress has delayed the move in the past. Research shows that Black Americans p…

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News Wrap: Senior UN official warns famine in northern Gaza is moving south 3:27

6m ago3:27

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In our news wrap Saturday, the head of the UN's World Food Program said there is "full-blown famine" in northern Gaza and it is spreading south, tensions remain high on college campuses across the U.S. amid anti-war protests, new drone footage reveals the damage Russia inflicted on a village in eastern Ukraine, and hundreds of people have been resc…

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What Biden's expansion of health privacy rules means for people seeking abortions 6:26

11m ago6:26

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In late April, the Biden administration issued new rules designed to keep prosecutors from obtaining medical records of patients who seek legal abortions. The expansion of HIPAA prohibits the disclosure of health information to state officials as part of a criminal investigation. Carmel Shachar, head of the Health Law and Policy Clinic at Harvard U…

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Departure of U.S. troops from Chad and Niger raises regional security concerns 7:16

20h ago7:16

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The African nations of Niger and Chad have both been key partners with the United States in combating terrorist groups in the region. But now that both countries are ruled by military regimes, that cooperation is in question. Ali Rogin speaks with J. Peter Pham, former U.S. ambassador and special envoy for the Sahel region, to learn more. PBS NewsH…

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Ukrainian family rebuilds life in Minnesota after fleeing Russian invasion 5:41

21m ago5:41

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Since Russia invaded Ukraine more than two years ago, about 6.5 million Ukrainians have left the country. One of them is 10-year-old Artem Fedorenko, who lost part of his arm in a Russian bombing that killed his father and brother. Today, he and his mother Oksana are rebuilding their lives in suburban Minneapolis with help from the Minnesota-based …

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From Washington: Secretary Blinken Urges Ceasefire 33:34

25m ago33:34

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Following his recent visit to China, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to the Middle East this week, marking his seventh trip to the region since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war. The tour concluded with Sec. Blinken urging Hamas to accept the latest ceasefire proposal. President and Founder of Eurasia Group Ian Bremmer discusses…

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News Wrap: Labor report shows high interest rates finally slowing job growth 5:32

15m ago5:32

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In our news wrap Friday, there are signs that high interest rates could finally be slowing U.S. job growth, Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife were arrested on federal charges of bribery and conspiracy, three people in Canada were charged with the murder of a Sikh leader in British Columbia and a Palestinian hospital reported at least…

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Why the Google antitrust trial could change how we use the internet 5:31

21m ago5:31

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A landmark antitrust trial between the Department of Justice and Google is coming to an end. The tech giant is accused of monopolizing the internet search market, sidelining competitors and harming consumers. The DOJ claims Google struck illegal deals, but the company argues it has the best search engine. Stephanie Sy discussed the case with Rebecc…

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What Hope Hicks said on the stand in Trump's hush money trial 4:48

26m ago4:48

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One of former President Trump's most senior aides took the stand during his trial in New York. Hope Hicks served as Trump's press secretary during the 2016 campaign and was his White House communications director. She detailed how Trump handled revelations about alleged extramarital affairs and the payments made to bury those stories. William Brang…

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Palestinian journalist describes fight to protect his family while covering war in Gaza 5:01

21m ago5:01

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On World Press Freedom Day, the Committee to Protect Journalists says some two dozen journalists have been killed so far this year, the vast majority of them dying in Gaza. At least 97 journalists and media workers have been killed in Gaza, Israel and Lebanon since the start of the war. Nick Schifrin has a look at the life of our journalist in Gaza…

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Prisons holding ISIS members in Syria a breeding ground for radicalization, officials say 9:14

1h ago9:14

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It's been five years since the Islamic State was defeated by a U.S.-led military campaign in Syria. But today some 10,000 ISIS fighters remain jailed inside Syrian detention centers. Human rights groups call conditions in the prisons abusive and local authorities warn they are a breeding ground for radicalization and an Islamic State revival. Speci…

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Brooks and Capehart on campus protests and Trump's vision for a 2nd term 10:27

1h ago10:27

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New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join William Brangham to discuss the week in politics, including protests against the war in Gaza growing on college campuses and Donald Trump gives the clearest vision yet for what he would do with a second term. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.…

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Vietnamese American artists on Gulf Coast honor their community's success and struggles 7:37

1h ago7:37

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The two million Vietnamese Americans in this country often find their stories still told through the lens of the Vietnam War. But at an art exhibit in Biloxi, Mississippi, a new generation is telling a different story about their lives today. William Brangham reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://ww…

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Biden awards Medal of Freedom to 19 who 'kept faith in a better tomorrow' 2:25

1h ago2:25

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President Biden bestowed 19 individuals with the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The recipients hail from nearly all corners of American life, actors, astronauts, activists like Opal Lee and athletes like Katie Ledecky. At the White House, Biden called them all the "pinnacle of leadership in their fields." PBS Ne…

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Evening Edition: Anti-Semitism Definition At Odds In Congress 19:46

2h ago19:46

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While many pro-Palestinian protests across the country called for a ceasefire in Gaza, there were demonstrators who preached hatred and messages of anti-Semitism. This spurred House Republicans to pass a bill adopting a more fleshed-out definition of anti-Semitism from the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. The bill passed; however, some…

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Dr. Paul Heggarty on the history and progression of Indo-Europeans 51:53

1h ago51:53

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Scientific Sense ® by Gill Eapen: Dr. Paul Heggarty is a research scientist at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. His research focus is on language (pre)history, aiming to ensure that the perspective from linguistics is better understood outside that field. He works closely with archaeologists, geneticists and historians.Please subscribe to …

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Successful show jumper, convicted abuser and murder accused – the shocking story of Jonathan Creswell 16:54

2m ago16:54

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Former show jumper Jonathan Creswell was standing trial for the murder and rape of showjumper Katie Simpson, but hours into the trial, the 36-year-old took his own life. In the wake of his death, there have been revelations, confessions and accusations that have left people wondering how many women suffered at his hands - and why so many people fel…

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Crackdown On Campus Chaos 32:17

33m ago32:17

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On Thursday morning, President Joe Biden stated that violent protests aren't welcome in the United States in response to anti-Israel demonstrations continuing to disrupt college campuses. Hundreds of individuals at Columbia University in New York were arrested earlier in the week, and officers in riot gear broke up the encampment at UCLA in a tense…

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A shock-jock, the Eurovision host and the Rose of Tralee - Ireland's influx of “celeb” political candidates 25:16

12h ago25:16

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It’s that time again as the local and European elections draw near, but the list of candidates for the ballots has raised eyebrows. A self-styled ‘shock jock’, a former Eurovision Song Contest host and all sorts of anti-establishment headline-makers. Why are we seeing so many ‘celebs’ on the ballot paper this time around? Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Gue…

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Biden condemns violence and disorder as some college protests escalate into confrontations 9:08

37m ago9:08

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While many protests on college campuses have been peaceful and many of the arrested are not students, this week has seen a series of escalating confrontations, occupations and shutdowns. That led President Biden to condemn violence and disorder following the latest developments at UCLA. Geoff Bennett discussed the largely peaceful encampment at Wes…

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News Wrap: Rebuilding Baltimore bridge will take 4 years and cost $2 billion 4:51

1h ago4:51

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In our news wrap Thursday, officials announced rebuilding the Key Bridge in Baltimore will take four years and cost nearly $2 billion, Hamas is sending a delegation back to Egypt for talks on a Gaza cease-fire with Israel, U.S. intelligence says Iran's allies have paused attacks on American troops for now and Donald Trump stepped up threats to reje…

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Niece of American held hostage in Gaza updates efforts to bring him home 6:40

2h ago6:40

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Among the more than 100 hostages still held captive by Hamas in Gaza are five American captives believed to be alive and the bodies of three Americans confirmed dead. Israeli American Keith Siegel has been missing from his home in southern Israel since October. Amna Nawaz spoke with his niece, Hanna Siegel, about the status of hostage negotiations …

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Testimony in Trump hush money trial continues after 2nd gag order hearing 4:09

1h ago4:09

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On the stand Thursday in Donald Trump's hush money trial was Los Angeles lawyer Keith Davidson. He negotiated both the Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal hush money agreements at the center of the case against the former president. William Brangham was in the courthouse and breaks down the latest. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/n…

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Analyzing the consequential Supreme Court term and its ideological divide 7:58

1h ago7:58

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The Supreme Court wrapped up oral arguments and has now turned to rolling out decisions in some of the most consequential cases of the year. Those decisions will shape policies nationwide on divisive issues like homelessness and reproductive rights, and some of them could affect the presidential election. John Yang discussed more with NewsHour Supr…

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How young Michigan voters feel about Biden, Trump and the upcoming election 9:49

1h ago9:49

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Young people between the ages of 18 and 29 make up roughly 20 percent of eligible voters. A majority of them voted for President Biden in 2020 and are typically a reliable vote for Democrats. In Michigan, NewsHour sat down with four young voters to talk about the election. Most of them plan to vote in November but they aren't enthusiastic about the…

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New book explores how ordinary Americans can be the heroes of democracy 8:32

2h ago8:32

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Eddie Glaude Jr. has a call to action for everyday Americans to reclaim their political destinies from the heroes of our past and present. He argues it's needed to secure a just and democratic future for America and makes the case in his new book, "We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For." Glaude joined Amna Nawaz to discuss more. PBS NewsHour …

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Evening Edition: Who Is Funding The Antisemitic Protests? 13:07

31m ago13:07

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Both law enforcement and government officials are warning that there are groups of outside agitators that are pushing the protests towards violence. There are also reports that left-wing activist groups are the ones supplying protestors with funding and direction to operate the protests. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Madison Alworth, FOX Business …

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Biden Administration Moves To Ease Federal Weed Restrictions 33:40

8h ago33:40

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Revisiting a campaign promise this week, President Biden announced that he would have his administration review federal marijuana restrictions, potentially reclassifying it as a Schedule III substance. Currently listed as a Schedule I substance by the Drug Enforcement Agency, marijuana possession can lead to serious jail time at the federal level. …

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