Best Breaking News Podcasts (2024)

Elementary school kids show us a few kind words can go a long way with their cheerful hotline. A chain of cafés that employs people with intellectual and development disabilities just opened a US location. Scientists had a conversation with a whale for the very first time. Some students cut loose at prom and supported a good cause, after a celebrit…

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John Dickerson’s Navel Gazing: The Power of Four Numbers

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In this week’s essay, John discusses the art of attention and how to develop the skill of slow-looking. Notebook Entries: Notebook 75, page 8. September 20211016 Notebook 1, page 54. June 1990- Magna carta 1215 at Salisbury- Girls skipping- The Haunch of Venison- Chris References:Georgia O’Keeffe MuseumA Little History of the World by E.H GombrichA…

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John Dickerson’s Navel Gazing: The Power of Four Numbers

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In this week’s essay, John discusses the art of attention and how to develop the skill of slow-looking. Notebook Entries: Notebook 75, page 8. September 20211016 Notebook 1, page 54. June 1990- Magna carta 1215 at Salisbury- Girls skipping- The Haunch of Venison- Chris References:Georgia O’Keeffe MuseumA Little History of the World by E.H GombrichA…

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WWDTM: Renée Elise Goldsberry

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Renée Elise Goldsberry won a Tony and Grammy for her role in Hamilton, and currently stars in Netflix's Girls5Eva. She joins panelists Jason Isbel, Alonzo Bodden, and Shantira Jackson.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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#2434: Car Talk's Family Vacation

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Eric's Dad wants to do a once-in-a-lifetime roadtrip to Alaska but no one wants to join him. Are his kids obligated to go? And which is more important: finding a safe car or not falling prey to an enraged family member after 1000 miles cooped-up together? Join our trip to Walley World on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.Get access to hundreds o…

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Best Of: St. Vincent / Kids In An Age Of Anxiety

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Songwriter, guitarist and singer St. Vincent talks about her new album, All Born Screaming. Also, we talk with child psychiatrist Harold Koplewicz. His latest book is called Scaffold Parenting: Raising Resilient, Self-Reliant and Secure Kids in an Age of Anxiety. To get staff recommendations, highlights from our archive, and intel on what's coming …

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The latest in sports 0:57

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The NBA and NHL playoffs highlight the sports landscape, the NFL takes a step toward a safer game, and the Orioles demote their top prospect after a slow start to his career. Correspondent Mike Reeves reports.By The Associated Press

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The NBA and NHL playoffs highlight the sports landscape, Major League Baseball was busy with fourteen games on the schedule, and one MLB team demotes its top prospect.By The Associated Press

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MacKinnon, Nichushkin lead 5-goal outburst in 3rd period, Avs rally for 6-2 win over Jets in Game 3 0:32

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The Avalanche erupt in the final period to whip the Jets. Correspondent Bruce Morton reports.By The Associated Press

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NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN - English News at 14:00 (JST), April 27 9:58

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NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN - English News at 14:00 (JST), April 27By NHK WORLD-JAPAN

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Joey Ortiz homers, drives in 4 runs, including winner in the 11th inning, as Brewers top Yankees 7-6 0:40

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A rookie infielder leads the Brewers to victory over the Yankees. Correspondent Chuck Freimund reports.By The Associated Press

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Casey DeSmith makes 30 saves as the Canucks take 2-1 series lead over the Preds 0:44

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The Canucks earn a tough win over the Predators. Correspondent Jeremy K. Gover reports.By The Associated Press

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Luka Doncic and defensive-minded Mavs take a chippy 101-90 win over Clippers for 2-1 series lead 0:47

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The Mavericks carry over its momentum from a late first-half surge to earn a Game 3 win over the Clippers. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.By The Associated Press

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The Spy Inside Your Smartphone

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Around the globe, journalists, human rights activists, scholars and others are facing digital attacks from Pegasus, military-grade spyware originally developed to go after criminals. Some of the people targeted have been killed or are in prison. In this episode, Reveal partners with the Shoot the Messenger podcast to investigate one of the biggest …

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Special teams carry Rangers to a Game 3 win and a 3-0 series lead on the Capitals 0:39

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The Rangers fall behind early before beating the Capitals for the third time this week. AP correspondnet Dave Ferry reports.By The Associated Press

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Haliburton breaks tie with 3-point play, Pacers beats Bucks 121-118 in OT to take 2-1 series lead 0:44

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The Pacers knock off the Bucks after wasting a big lead. Correspondent Tom Maccabe reports.By The Associated Press

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AP Headline News - Apr 26 2024 22:00 (EDT) 2:57

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Seth Lugo throws 7 scoreless innings, leads Royals past Tigers 8-0 0:37

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The Royals stretch their winning streak behind a strong pitching performance. AP correspondent Dave Ferry reports.By The Associated Press

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AP Headline News - Apr 26 2024 21:00 (EDT) 2:57

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Trump’s “Bonkers” Immunity Claim, with Neal Katyal

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The Washington Roundtable: Susan B. Glasser, Jane Mayer, and Evan Osnos discuss Donald Trump’s argument for Presidential immunity with former acting U.S. Solicitor General Neal Katyal. Will the Supreme Court deliver Trump a legal victory in his fight against prosecution by the Justice Department ahead of the November election? This week’s reading: …

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Regulators close Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank, first US bank failure this year 0:34

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AP correspondent Norman Hall reports on the shutdown of Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank.By The Associated Press

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Orca calf swims out of Canadian lagoon where it had been trapped more than a month 0:40

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Officials in Canada say a young killer whale that was trapped for more than a month in a lagoon on Vancouver Island has gotten past a bottleneck at high tide. AP's Lisa DwyerBy The Associated Press

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Hit Parade: We Want It That Way Edition Part 2

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When you hear “boy band,” what do you picture? Five guys with precision dance moves? Songs crafted by the Top 40 pop machine? Svengalis pulling the puppet strings? Hordes of screaming girls?As it turns out, not all boy bands fit these signifiers. (Well…except for the screaming girls—they are perennial.) There are boy bands that danced, and some tha…

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AP Headline News - Apr 26 2024 20:00 (EDT) 2:57

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April 26, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode

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Friday on the NewsHour, Israelis mark Passover as tens of thousands remain displaced and the war with Hamas rages on. As college protests against Israel's war in Gaza spread, a look at how they compare to demonstrations of the past. Plus, a new investigation reveals how some of the seafood that ends up on our plates is produced by the forced labor …

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A looming deadline for student loan forgiveness

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People with certain federal student loans have until Tuesday to consolidate them and qualify for debt cancellation. The Department of Education is reviewing over 40 million loan accounts and issuing credit for past payments that previously didn’t count toward forgiveness. Also in this episode: a look at the latest inflation reading, Americans’ savi…

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Temporary farmworkers get more protections against retaliation and other abuses under new rule 0:35

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Temporary farmworkers workers are getting more legal protections against employer retaliation, unsafe working conditions, illegal recruitment and other abuses. AP's Lisa Dwyer reports.By The Associated Press

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Paramedic who injected Elijah McClain with ketamine before his death avoids prison 0:34

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AP correspondent Norman Hall reports on the sentencing of a former Colorado paramedic convicted of homicide.By The Associated Press

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AP Headline News - Apr 26 2024 19:00 (EDT) 2:57

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News Wrap: King Charles returning to public duties after 3-months of cancer treatment 4:55

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In our news wrap Friday, Britain's King Charles will return to public duties after a three-month break for cancer treatment, Egypt sent a high-level delegation to Israel hoping to revive talks for a hostage deal and cease-fire with Hamas and Secretary of State Blinken warned Chinese President Xi against supporting Russia's war in Ukraine. PBS NewsH…

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The News Roundup For April 26, 2024

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The Supreme Court heard arguments this week in a case concerning presidential immunity. Former President Donald Trump is claiming he should be shielded from prosecution over his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.President Biden signed a bill this week that included a provision that would ban the popular social media app TikTok in…

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Israelis mark Passover amid conflict, loss and trauma 6:39

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This week, Jews around the world are observing Passover, the festival of liberation that marks the historic exodus from ancient Egypt. But this year, joy is tempered with loss and trauma. More than 160,000 Israelis will mark the holiday while displaced from their homes. Still, others have empty chairs at the dinner table as their loved ones are sti…

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How college protests against war in Gaza compare to demonstrations of the past 11:01

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As protests of Israel's war in Gaza spread to campuses across the country, some see parallels between today's demonstrations and college protests of the past. Amna Nawaz discussed that with University of Texas history professor Steven Mintz and professor and historian at the City University of New York, Angus Johnston. PBS NewsHour is supported by …

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North Koreans forced to process seafood that ends up in U.S., investigation reveals 7:35

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In the interconnected, globalized economy, goods produced in one nation end up on shelves and in stores halfway around the world. Some American companies have recently come under scrutiny for alleged links to forced labor. William Brangham spoke with Ian Urbina, the journalist behind a new investigation documenting the forced labor behind Chinese s…

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Flight attendant indicted in attempt to record teen girl in airplane bathroom 0:52

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AP correspondent Jackie Quinn reports that an indictment has been handed up against a former flight attendant, accused of using a cellphone to record images of youngsters in airplane lavatories.By The Associated Press

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Brooks and Capehart on Supreme Court arguments over immunity for Trump 11:32

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New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including legal cases involving former Donald Trump and associates playing out in state courts, the Supreme Court and the court of public opinion, as foreign aid begins to arrive in Ukraine and the Middle Eas…

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Jon Bon Jovi on new docuseries 'Thank You, Goodnight' capturing band's triumphs and trials 8:15

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Few musical acts have enjoyed the success and long run of the legendary band Bon Jovi. A revealing new documentary series on Hulu tracks the highs and lows of the Grammy Award-winning band's four decades together. Geoff Bennett spoke with frontman Jon Bon Jovi about "Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story" for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.…