Best Bedroom Battlefields Podcasts (2024)

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A startup hopes to use a 1970s discovery to bring a male contraceptive to market 3:46

1h ago3:46

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A research lab in Flagstaff, Ariz., is trying to leverage a 1970s discovery into a safe and desirable alternative for men who want to prevent pregnancy.By Melissa Sevigny

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The disconnect between facts and feelings when it comes to voters and the economy 5:41

1h ago5:41

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Why is there a disconnect at times between good news about the economy, and how voters actually feel about the economy? And how is that likely to play out in the 2024 election?By Domenico Montanaro

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Former star running back reunites with his Heisman Trophy 0:57

1h ago0:57

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After 14 years, Reggie Bush will be reunited with his Heisman trophy. He forfeited it after an NCAA investigation found that he and his family received improper monetary benefits during his USC time.By Gus Contreras

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Heated arguments at the Supreme Court in newest abortion case 4:43

1h ago4:43

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At issue is a clash between federal and state law about how pregnant women must be treated in the emergency room.By Nina Totenberg

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'Tales of Kenzera: Zau' — a video game about grief, inspired by Bantu mythology 7:59

1h ago7:59

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NPR's Juana Summers talks with game designer Abubakar Salim about the long journey of creating a game to process the grief of losing his father to cancer.By Vincent Acovino

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Biden gives TikTok a year to find a buyer or be banned 2:24

2h ago2:24

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President Biden signed a law Wednesday that gives TikTok a year to find a buyer, or be banned nationwide. TikTok says it's planning to take the Biden administration to court to stop it.By Bobby Allyn

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What to watch for at the Supreme Court presidential immunity arguments 4:50

2h ago4:50

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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with University of Texas Law professor Lee Kovarsky ahead of the Supreme Court looking at the federal election interference case against former president Donald Trump.By Connor Donevan

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Boston area police failed to act on reports for years before arresting serial rapist 5:26

2h ago5:26

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Alvin Campbell Jr. is accused of sexually assaulting nine women over three years and will go on trial for rape and other charges. His sister is Massachusetts' Attorney General Andrea Campbell.By Walter Wuthmann - WBUR

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Austin, Texas, is looking to ban building windowless bedrooms 3:22

2h ago3:22

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Windowless bedrooms are not uncommon, especially in student housing. Now Austin, Texas, has moved to ban windowless bedrooms in any new housing.By Audrey McGlinchy

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The challenges of receiving disaster aid from FEMA 4:40

1h ago4:40

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency helps people financially after disasters, but some disaster survivors say the agency is not clear on deadlines they need to meet for their recovery assistance.By Justin Hicks

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Horses were on the loose in London 1:52

1h ago1:52

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Riderless horses from the royal Household Cavalry were galloping through central London Wednesday morning. They kept going for several miles.By Lauren Frayer

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What Congress' $60 billion of military aid for Ukraine could mean for the battlefield 4:29

1h ago4:29

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Congress has approved $60 billion in military aid for Ukraine. Here's a look at what it it's likely to include and how it might reshape the battlefield.By Greg Myre

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DOJ settles with Nassar victims 3:44

2h ago3:44

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The U.S. Justice Department reaches a settlement with hundreds of victims abused by former Team USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.By Kate Wells

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More and more, young kids are being exposed to hate ideologies 4:54

39m ago4:54

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Three middle school students in southern Maryland have been charged with hate crimes for allegedly harassing a Jewish classmate. Experts say young kids are increasingly exposed to hate ideologies.By Odette Yousef

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Schools try to balance freedom of speech and security during student protests 3:34

41m ago3:34

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Schools weigh freedom of speech and safety risks as nationwide protests pop up on college campuses over the Israel-Hamas conflict.By Sequoia Carrillo

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Good news from Voyager 1, which is now out past the edge of the solar system 2:52

1d ago2:52

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In mid-November, Voyager 1 suffered a glitch, and it's messages stopped making sense. But the NASA probe is once again sending messages to Earth that make sense.By Nell Greenfieldboyce

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A grassroots effort in Michigan is raising reparations — while the government lags 3:59

41m ago3:59

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When state and federal legislation is slow, if at all, a Michigan church in East Lansing is gathering money and making plans to distribute funds.By Sophia Saliby

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Senate appears set to approving $95 billion in foreign aid 3:27

1h ago3:27

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The Senate is expected advance a foreign aid package including money for Ukraine and Israel.By Claudia Grisales

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Players are pushing back against free video games that rely on in-game purchases 4:36

1h ago4:36

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In 2012, a studio had a game with no publishers. So it tried something new. Now, many studios use the "live service model." Rather than costing money upfront, games are free with "in-game purchases."By KUOW Staff

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Columbia University's student radio is on air nonstop covering campus protests 4:01

1h ago4:01

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Columbia University's student radio station WKCR has been transformed into a bustling newsroom by the protests that have roiled campus for the past week.By Noah Caldwell

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What's at stake in Idaho abortion case 3:24

1h ago3:24

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The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a case about whether state law or federal law should prevail when they conflict during a serious pregnancy complication.By Selena Simmons-Duffin

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Judi Dench on a career and friendship forged by Shakespeare 8:15

1d ago8:15

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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Judi Dench and director Brendan O'Hea about their new book Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays The Rent and a career and friendship forged by the Bard.By Elena Burnett

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Mexico's leading presidential candidate was caught at a checkpoint by masked men 2:04

2h ago2:04

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This is the story of the encounter between a leading Mexican presidential candidate and masked gunmen at a roadblock. What does this encounter say about the state of security in Mexico?By Eyder Peralta

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How pro-Palestinian protests have escalated at Yale and Columbia University 6:46

2h ago6:46

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Pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University said today they would not take down their tent encampment.By Jasmine Garsd

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World Anti-Doping Agency officials stayed silent about Olympic doping scandal 3:57

2h ago3:57

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Officials with the World Anti-Doping Agency are scrambling to contain an Olympic doping scandal involving Chinese swimmers. Critics say the organization's credibility is in question.By Brian Mann

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After decades of calling baseball games, radio broadcaster John Sterling has retired 3:44

2d ago3:44

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Legendary Yankees radio announcer John Sterling is retiring. He was honored at a game over the weekend.By Gwynne Hogan

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What overcapacity in Chinese manufacturing could mean for American businesses 4:32

37m ago4:32

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The U.S. is increasingly concerned about the impact of Chinese overcapacity on manufacturing and the impact that will have on American businesses and workers.By John Ruwitch

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Tennessee Volkswagen workers defy decades of union failures by voted to join the UAW 3:27

1h ago3:27

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Tennessee Volkswagen workers voted yes to join the UAW union. It was a historic moment could be the turning point for more unionization in the South.By Stephan Bisaha

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The debate to fix an outdated an incorrect Harriet Tubman historic marker 3:53

1h ago3:53

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A historical marker on Maryland's Eastern Shore contains errors about the story of Harriet Tubman, who grew up nearby. Some locals want to fix it, but others think it's fine how it is.By John Lee

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Historical markers in America: the good, the bad and the quirky 7:59

1h ago7:59

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More than 180,000 historical markers dot the U.S. in a fractured and confused telling of America — where offensive lies live with impunity, history is distorted and errors are both strange and funny.By Laura Sullivan

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Kevin Bacon visits 'Footloose' school before it's torn down — and in time for prom 3:52

2h ago3:52

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The Utah high school where Footloose was filmed invited Kevin Bacon to visit for their prom on the 40th anniversary of the film's release.By Ciara Hulet

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Passover arrives at a tense time on Columbia's campus amid pro-Palestine protests 4:55

2h ago4:55

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NPR's Juana Summers talks with Rabbi Yuda Drizin, director of Chabad at Columbia University, about the wave of protests on campus over Israel's war in Gaza.By Kathryn Fink

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Head of military intelligence for Israel announces his resignation 2:48

2h ago2:48

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On Monday, Israel saw the first high-level resignation stemming from the deadly Oct. 7 attack by Hamas. The head of military intelligence announced he would step down.By Peter Kenyon

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Jurors heard opening statements from both sides in Trump's hush money trial 4:12

2h ago4:12

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Former President Donald Trump's hush money trial began today in New York. Outside the courtroom, Trump complained about the proceedings.By Andrea Bernstein

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Being Raised in a Wargaming Family 37:39

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Father and son duo Rob and Norman join me for a chat about wargaming in the family, their local wargaming club, and their imagi-nations campaign. HAWKS wargaming club Rob's blog Norman's blogBy Bedroom Battlefields

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Alicia D. Williams on 'Mid-Air' 6:22

2h ago6:22

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NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with author Alicia D. Williams about her latest book, Mid-Air. Written in verse, it's the story of a 13-year-old boy coming to terms with the loss of his best friend.By KUOW Staff

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What it would take to bring high-speed rail to Texas 7:44

2h ago7:44

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The U.S. lags behind when it comes to high-speed rail, but a visit from Japan's prime minister has reignited interest in Texas. NPR's Andrew Limbong talks to Amber Gaudet of the Dallas Morning News.By KUOW Staff

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The long history between Israel and Iran 6:04

2h ago6:04

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NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with Suzanne Maloney of the Brookings Institution about relations between Iran and Israel.By KUOW Staff

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A century-long effort to recast the Civil War 16:07

2d ago16:07

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Most corners of the country harbor old or erroneous markers of some kind. An NPR investigation examines the proliferation of Confederate markers and a century-long effort to recast the Civil War.By Laura Sullivan

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Life Kit: Swimming skills 3:50

3d ago3:50

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Do you know how to swim well enough to save your life? NPR's Life Kit lays out the five basic water safety and swimming skills that can help prevent drowning.By Marielle Segarra

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Pod Corner: 'The Anti-Dread Climate Podcast' 9:54

3d ago9:54

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The climate crisis is undeniable and overwhelming. People have lots of questions about how they can help the planet in their daily lives. The Anti-Dread Climate Podcast, from KCRW, has the answers.By KUOW Staff

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A.I. and the movies 6:12

4d ago6:12

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A look at some of the news and controversies surrounding several uses of generative AI in the movie industry this week, including a trailer for a nonexistent James Bond film starring Margot Robbie.By Chloe Veltman

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Writer Caoilinn Hughes on 'The Alternatives' 6:38

1h ago6:38

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NPR's Andrew Limbong talks to Irish writer Caoilinn Hughes, whose new novel explores the bonds of sisterhood and the ways those bonds can be tested.By KUOW Staff

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Trump's trials update 3:48

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With jury selection concluded, opening statements are scheduled for Monday in former President Donald Trump's New York hush money trial. NPR talks with University of Baltimore law professor Kim Wehle.By Domenico Montanaro

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The reality behind 'Civil War' and the possibility of a real second civil war 7:18

1h ago7:18

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NPR's Andrew Limbong talks to Amy Cooter of the Middlebury Institute of International Studies about how realistic an idea of a second civil war is.By KUOW Staff

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This Nigerian chess master aims to raise money by playing the longest continuous game 3:27

2h ago3:27

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Under the glare of the lights in New York's Time Square, a Nigerian chess master makes his bid to break the world record for the longest continuous chess game to raise money for children back home.By Emmanuel Akinwotu

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Now a poet, a boy in Jamaica could barely read until a teacher-in-training came along 2:31

2h ago2:31

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Juleus Ghunta is a published children's author and award-winning poet. But growing up in rural Jamaica, he could barely read. When he was about 12, a young teacher-in-training arrived at his school.By KUOW Staff

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The story of an American man whose wife is being detained by China's secret police 4:05

2h ago4:05

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China's feared state security ministry has been more public and more powerful in its quest to suppress internal dissent and monitor foreign activity.By Emily Feng

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Cookbook author Joan Nathan looks at her own culinary history in 'My Life in Recipes' 6:59

2h ago6:59

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Joan Nathan has spent her life exploring Jewish culture through recipes. Now in her 80s, her new book is her most personal work yet — excavating her own culinary history.By Mia Venkat

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Jurors for Trump's hush money trial have been selected. Now they have to be kept safe 6:17

1h ago6:17

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As Trump's high-profile hush money case moves forward, the court is also grappling with an issue that has become a regular and concerning feature of Trump's many trials — how to keep jurors safe.By Ximena Bustillo

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