Best Black, Latin, and White Podcasts (2024)

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Have female presidents in Latin America improved women’s lives? 47:36

27m ago47:36

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Mexico just elected its first female president. Many hope Claudia Scheinbaum will improve the lives of millions of Mexican women. An assessment of female leaders and their impact on women's lives across Latin America.By WBUR

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The Jackpod: Joe Bader Biden? 35:09

2h ago35:09

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On Point news analyst Jack Beatty recalls past presidents who have not been transparent about their health, which leads to a question he hopes moderators will ask President Biden at the upcoming CNN debate.By WBUR

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What needs to change about U.S. asylum laws? 47:35

5h ago47:35

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Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas recently said that some migrants “do try to game” the U.S. asylum system. What's the evidence for that and, if true, what needs to change to stop it?By WBUR

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Rebroadcast: Half a century of Black TV 46:58

16h ago46:58

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From Roots to the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air to Abbott Elementary, Bethonie Butler’s new book "Black TV" shows how TV series centered on Black characters have evolved over the past 50 years.By WBUR

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Democracy, resilience and India’s elections 46:37

2d ago46:37

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Indian prime minister Narendra Modi predicted his BJP party would win a commanding victory in recent elections. But India's 969 million voters had something entirely different in mind.By WBUR

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How the far-right gained traction in this year's EU elections 47:23

3d ago47:23

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In this year’s European Union elections, far-right parties made gains across many of the EU’s 27 countries, including in France, Germany and Italy. What’s driving this?By WBUR

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George Stephanopoulos takes us inside the White House Situation Room 28:36

8d ago28:36

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George Stephanopoulos, host of ABC’s “This Week,” and co-host of “Good Morning America," speaks with Meghna Chakrabarti live at WBUR's CitySpace about his new book “The Situation Room: The Inside Story of Presidents In Crisis." Plus, what he's learned from interviewing Donald Trump.By WBUR

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Rebroadcast: Why the past 75 years of human history have been 'an anomaly' 47:14

8d ago47:14

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With two wars raging and dynastic power on the rise around the world, the post-1945 world order feels like it’s being tested like never before. British historian Simon Sebag Montefiore says its’s more like a return to normality.By WBUR

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The Jackpod: A prince of our disorder 37:08

7d ago37:08

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On Point news analyst Jack Beatty has been reading "The Age of Grievance" by New York Times columnist Frank Bruni. He outlines the ubiquity of grievance in the U.S., and how Donald Trump has captured this to his advantage.By WBUR

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How Black Chicago has shaped American pop culture 47:29

10d ago47:29

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From "Soul Train" and the "Oprah Winfrey Show" to the blues and Afro Sheen, for decades, Black Chicagoans have shaped culture in the U.S. and across the world.By WBUR

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What science tells us about why we dream 47:07

8d ago47:07

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Humans have long been fascinated by of dreams, but what has science learned about them? Neuroscientist Dr. Rahul Jandial says dreams benefit us -- from helping regulate emotions, to processing trauma.By WBUR

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Why the U.S. needs a reckoning on lockdowns before the next pandemic 47:29

9d ago47:29

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The COVID pandemic lockdowns. It was an approach endorsed by many public health experts. But could there have been a better way?By WBUR

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What happened to Etsy? 47:42

10d ago47:42

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Etsy used to be the place to shop for quirky, handmade items from independent crafters all over the world. Now, it’s flooded with mass-produced products. What happened to Etsy?By WBUR

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The rise of laser warfare 46:18

16d ago46:18

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In April, the U.S. military deployed a pair of high energy lasers to combat enemy drones. Now that the once-imagined weaponry of science fiction is reality, how will it impact the future of warfare?By WBUR

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The Jackpod: NBC poll -- Biden leads Trump 70 to 21 40:40

14d ago40:40

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On Point news analyst Jack Beatty looks into a correlation between news awareness and political leanings, and how that has inspired a controversial theory about democratic citizenship.By WBUR

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Inside China's citizen spy network 47:33

17d ago47:33

47:33

In China, Big Brother is most definitely watching. Estimates show up to 16 million Chinese citizens -- from university students to taxi drivers -- are political informants for the government.By WBUR

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'We are underreacting to how serious this moment is' 47:17

18d ago47:17

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Many Republicans in Congress are dodging the question of whether they’ll accept this year’s election results. What’s at stake in 2024 if only one party will accept defeat?By WBUR

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How women became America's safety net 47:32

19d ago47:32

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Other countries have social safety nets. The U.S. has women. In the new book "Holding it Together: How Women Became America's Safety Net," sociologist Jessica Calarco says it’s time that changed.By WBUR

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The power of solitude 47:22

20d ago47:22

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Being alone often gets a bad rap. But research shows alone time can actually boost overall well-being, increasing our emotional regulation, contentment and creativity.By WBUR

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How Democrats can win back the working class 47:21

23d ago47:21

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Democrats are losing working-class voters at an alarming rate, despite the popularity of President Biden’s policies. A roundtable of working-class voters share what Democrats can do to win them back.By WBUR

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The Jackpod: Stop it now, Joe 38:47

23d ago38:47

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On Point news analyst Jack Beatty lays out the ways that President Biden’s Gaza policy has been, what New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof calls, “a moral, practical and political failure.”By WBUR

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Big changes and big problems at the U.S. Postal Service 47:34

25d ago47:34

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Missing packages. Undelivered letters. If you've been having problems with your mail lately, you're not alone. The USPS is rolling out big changes across the country, from Richmond, Virginia to Santa Clara, California.By WBUR

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A post-mortem on Oregon’s drug decriminalization efforts 47:33

25d ago47:33

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Oregon made history in 2020 when it became the first state in the nation to decriminalize small amounts of hard drugs like cocaine, heroin and meth. But last month – the state repealed it. What happened?By WBUR

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Why the ancient philosophy of stoicism is having a modern revival 47:31

27d ago47:31

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The Greco-Roman philosophy of stoicism is having a moment. Through wisdom, temperance, courage and justice you can create a virtuous, well-lived life. But have modern day stoics got it right?By WBUR

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Rebroadcast: U.S. military barracks are in shambles. Will the government take action? 47:21

27d ago47:21

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A recent report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office reveals poor living conditions inside military barracks – from mold and exposed sewage, to broken windows, nonexistent HVAC systems and more.By WBUR

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Have female presidents in Latin America improved women’s lives? 47:36

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The Jackpod: Joe Bader Biden? 35:09

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What needs to change about U.S. asylum laws? 47:35

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Rebroadcast: Half a century of Black TV 46:58

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Democracy, resilience and India’s elections 46:37

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How the far-right gained traction in this year's EU elections 47:23

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George Stephanopoulos takes us inside the White House Situation Room 28:36

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Rebroadcast: Why the past 75 years of human history have been 'an anomaly' 47:14

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The Jackpod: A prince of our disorder 37:08

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How Black Chicago has shaped American pop culture 47:29

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What science tells us about why we dream 47:07

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Why the U.S. needs a reckoning on lockdowns before the next pandemic 47:29

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What happened to Etsy? 47:42

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The rise of laser warfare 46:18

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The Jackpod: NBC poll -- Biden leads Trump 70 to 21 40:40

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Inside China's citizen spy network 47:33

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'We are underreacting to how serious this moment is' 47:17

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How women became America's safety net 47:32

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The power of solitude 47:22

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How Democrats can win back the working class 47:21

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The Jackpod: Stop it now, Joe 38:47

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Big changes and big problems at the U.S. Postal Service 47:34

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A post-mortem on Oregon’s drug decriminalization efforts 47:33

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Why the ancient philosophy of stoicism is having a modern revival 47:31

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Rebroadcast: U.S. military barracks are in shambles. Will the government take action? 47:21

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