Best Breaking Banks Europe Podcasts (2025)

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Clint Hill, the Secret Service agent who rushed to shield the Kennedys, dies at 93 7:53

1h ago7:53

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Clint Hill, the Secret Service agent who rushed to shield the Kennedys moments after John F. Kennedy was shot in 1963, has died at 93.By Michelle Aslam

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The latest in Texas' battle against measles 4:01

1h ago4:01

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Texas health officials expect the outbreak to go up from the 90 cases reported on Friday. There's a watch for central Texas, where someone who tested positive visited universities and tourist spots.By Gabriella Alcorta-Solorio

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Alexander Vindman says Trump's appeasement of Russia won't end Ukraine war 7:49

1h ago7:49

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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with retired Lt. Colonel and former Trump staffer Alexander Vindman on Russia, Ukraine and his new book.By Courtney Dorning

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White House says it's changing the pool of journalists who travel with the president 3:52

1h ago3:52

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On Tuesday, the White House press briefing room announced new rules. White House Correspondents Association head and Politico reporter Eugene Daniels speaks with NPR's Ari Shapiro about this.By Jordan-Marie Smith

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How the White House's war on DEI is changing the Defense Department 3:54

1h ago3:54

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White House's efforts to target the so-called "woke" military is impacting long-standing relationships and practices at the Defense Department, including recruiting of women and people of color.By Steve Walsh

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Risk On Gets Wrecked… And What’s Behind The Move In Rates? 2/25/25 43:06

4m ago43:06

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The risk on trade gets wrecked, as most of the Mag-7 stocks and the broader tech trade fall deeper into the red. Where investors are moving their money, and if there’s more pain ahead for the group. And that flight to safety helping push rates even lower… as economic uncertainty fuels the bond market moves. Where Treasurys are heading next, and the…

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Kansas man wants the state to legalize raccoons as pets 3:08

1h ago3:08

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A Kansas resident is pressing state lawmakers to legalize raccoons as pets. He says they're smarter and friendlier than people give them credit for.By Rose Conlon

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Clearing Syria of unexploded munitions from the civil war 4:57

1h ago4:57

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During a brutal 14-year civil war, Syria's ousted regime dropped hundreds of thousands of bombs and munitions on its own civilians. Now Syria faces the challenge of clearing the unexploded munitions.By Emily Feng

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Huntsville, Ala., hopes President Trump delivers on Space Command 3:52

2h ago3:52

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The city of Huntsville, Alabama has a lot to gain and possibly lose under the Trump administration. Known as the Rocket City, half of its GDP comes from the federal government.By Stephan Bisaha

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After decades in business, Party City declares bankruptcy and closes its doors 4:34

2h ago4:34

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One store laid claim to celebrations across America — Party City. That juggernaut is now bankrupt, turning off the music and shutting it all down.By Alina Selyukh

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A Ukrainian Catholic leader travels the U.S. trying to rally support 3:54

30m ago3:54

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As the Trump administration talks to Russia about ending the war in Ukraine, one of Ukraine's top religious leaders is trying to rally support in the United States.By Buffy Gorrilla

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Musk email confusion continues, Southwest flight's near-miss, TX lottery investigation & more 6:46

15m ago6:46

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The White House says one million federal workers replied to an email that caused chaos. We'll tell you about a close call between two planes on a Chicago runway. There’s been a massive blackout in Chile affecting most of the country. We'll explain the controversy surrounding two lottery jackpots in Texas. Plus, could vaccinating chickens against bi…

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A look at the shakeup happening at MSNBC 3:28

1h ago3:28

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MSNBC has experienced a number of changes at high profile anchor positions, including Joy Reid. What's behind this shakeup and what could be next for the storied network?By David Folkenflik

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One woman's experience with the Alzheimer's drug Leqembi 4:40

1h ago4:40

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Sue Bell was one of the first patients to receive the Alzheimer's drug lecanemab in 2020 as part of the clinical trial. It didn't stop the disease.By Jon Hamilton

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More than 40,000 Palestinians have been displaced in the West Bank in the last month 4:56

1h ago4:56

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More than 40,000 Palestinians have been displaced in the past month in the West Bank due to the Israel's prolonged military operation there. It's the largest displacement in the West Bank in decades.By Kat Lonsdorf

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As Greenland prepares for tourism increase, a moment of stillness among the icebergs 6:21

1h ago6:21

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As Greenland resists U.S. acquisition threats, it's also welcoming an increase in tourism. Industry leaders and residents are preparing to make the island more accessible to visitors.By Ashley Brown

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Changing Australia: Kylie Walker on seizing Australia's tech-rich future 16:53

1h ago16:53

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Kylie Walker says you'd be surprised by how many scientists were inspired or influenced by the science fiction phenomenon Star Trek.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Taiwan seizes ship over severed cable 5:33

1h ago5:33

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When coastguard officers boarded the Togolese-registered ship, they discovered all eight crew members were Chinese nationals.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Universities Australia's pitch for 'nation-building reform' 7:18

3h ago7:18

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Universities Australia is calling for drastic reform and funding to see institutions educate an extra one million students a year by 2050.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Greens call for Medicare to cover ADHD, autism diagnoses 6:35

35m ago6:35

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As the unofficial election campaign rolls on the Greens have launched a string of what they call "Robin hood" reforms — proposals for social and cost-of-living policies they say could be funded by much higher taxes on corporations and billionaires. The latest is a proposal to get ADHD and autism diagnoses funded through Medicare. GUEST: Jordon Stee…

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Can a national soft plastics recycling scheme return? 5:51

2h ago5:51

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While there are positive signs of progress with trials underway, Australia's peak body for recycling says implementing a national scheme still has several hurdles to overcome.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Coalition accuses Labor of downplaying China warships 10:03

1h ago10:03

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The Australian Defence Force says it's closely monitoring the Chinese warships that have now re-entered Australia's Exclusive Economic Zone after conducting live fire exercises without notice in the Tasman Sea last week.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Push for plan to future-proof Australia's food security 6:06

6h ago6:06

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As Australia's geo-political landscape becomes more complicated, concern is building around the country's food security.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Protests over DOGE, consumer confidence sinks, fabrics giant shutters & more 5:58

13m ago5:58

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We start with what's being seen as a mass protest against DOGE. American consumers are getting worried about the economy. We'll tell you about a deadly highway overpass collapse in South Korea. We have the latest developments on a high-profile death penalty case in front of the Supreme Court. Plus, a beloved store for generations of quilters and cr…

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Why ASIC boss Joe Longo is worried 10:58

36m ago10:58

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For the first time in its 27-year history, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released the first request for help from members of the public, and from users of financial markets.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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NSW town fighting to stop rising youth crime 5:57

1h ago5:57

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Residents of the New South Wales town of Kempsey are calling for tougher bails laws after youth crime continues to rise.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Smoking death rate higher than once thought: report 7:22

1h ago7:22

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A new report from the Australian National University has revealed the country's smoking death rate is higher than previously thought.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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UN calls for settlement in Myanmar 6:36

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The civil war in Myanmar has seen more than 6,000 civilians killed, schools and hospitals bombed and more than three million people displaced.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Médecins Sans Frontières forced to halt aid in Sudan 6:28

2h ago6:28

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Humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), or 'Doctors Without Borders', has been forced to halt its operations in Sudan’s famine-stricken Zamzam refugee camp.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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US-Europe rift, Musk’s new federal contract, Gaza ceasefire & more 6:49

9m ago6:49

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The US and Europe aren’t on the same page when it comes to how to negotiate the end of the war in Ukraine. One of Elon Musk’s companies got a new contract to help an agency he’s considering making cuts to. We’ll update you on the Pope's health. Israel wants to extend the first phase of the ceasefire deal with Hamas before it expires on Saturday. Pl…

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Supreme Court orders new trial for death row inmate in Oklahoma 4:09

8h ago4:09

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The court reversed the state court's judgement and sent the case back for a new trial.By Nina Totenberg

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Musk’s second chance, podcaster’s FBI role, Denny’s egg surcharge & more 6:45

9h ago6:45

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Elon Musk is giving federal workers another chance to email their achievements or risk being fired. Some Republican hardliners in the House are threatening to block plans to move forward with President Donald Trump’s agenda. Trump has named a podcaster as the FBI’s deputy director. We’re learning more about the case against Brian Kohberger. Plus, D…

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UN vote shock, baby death arrest, Starbucks layoffs & more 6:40

8m ago6:40

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The US voted against a UN resolution to condemn the war in Ukraine, highlighting a rift with European allies. We’ll hear from a federal worker about the chaos Elon Musk’s email caused. Pope Francis rested well overnight and is still in the hospital. A US teen has been arrested after a newborn baby was killed in Paris. Plus, Starbucks is cutting job…

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A health worker moved states for her dream job, only to abruptly lose it in CDC cuts 3:53

1d ago3:53

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Bri McNulty, 23, won her dream job as a CDC fellow working on cancer prevention in Iowa, the state with the second highest incidence of cancer. But she was fired, like so many federal workers.By Yuki Noguchi

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'Avowed' is the latest role playing game where your choices impact the story 4:57

1d ago4:57

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A new video game is on the cutting edge of interactive storytelling, though in some ways its still behind stories written in the 1970s.By Vincent Acovino

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R&B legend Roberta Flack, known for 'Killing Me Softly,' has died at 88 5:24

2h ago5:24

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Singer Roberta Flack has died at age 88. She was best known for ballads such as "Killing Me Softly" and "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."By Elizabeth Blair

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Losing Momentum?... And How Nvidia’s Results Will Impact Stocks 2/24/25 43:51

1d ago43:51

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The momentum trade losing just that… as the tech heavy Nasdaq flirts with negative territory for the year. The stocks seeing the biggest drops, and the sector heading higher amid the volatility. Plus Nvidia results just days away, and as markets look to shake off last week’s sell-off, the report could have a big impact on the broader markets. What …

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Musk’s ultimatum, AP’s lawsuit, Roberta Flack dies & more 6:48

1h ago6:48

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President Donald Trump and France’s president discussed a path forward for Ukraine on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion. There’s more confusion over Elon Musk’s email to federal employees as a deadline looms. We have the latest on the Associated Press’s lawsuit against Trump after being blocked from presidential events. We’ll explain why a…

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Layoffs at federal housing agency HUD would worsen homelessness, employees say 3:54

2h ago3:54

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The Trump administration wants massive staff cuts at the federal housing agency. Employees and others say they could end up making record-high homelessness even worse.By Jennifer Ludden

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The changes that lie ahead for Germany after Sunday's election 4:06

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German voters gave the far-right AfD party second place in elections, which will make the Christian Democrat Party's Friedrich Merz the next chancellor.By Rob Schmitz

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Prosecutor Fani Willis is fighting to keep her case against President Trump alive 4:09

35m ago4:09

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Donald Trump and Atlanta prosecutor Fani Willis began their second terms in office a few weeks apart. Here's a look at how their fates have diverged over the last year.By Sam Gringlas

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An art museum exhibit in Greenland's capital explores a provocative question 5:20

1h ago5:20

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An art museum exhibit in Greenland's capital may have been ahead of its time in imagining what could happen if the autonomous territory had its own military.By Matt Ozug

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How will firings affect the Pentagon? 5:58

1h ago5:58

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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall about the leadership shakeup at the Pentagon, including the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff CQ Brown's firing.By Courtney Dorning

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Lawsuit challenges Trump administration's mass firings and '5 things' email 3:37

1h ago3:37

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Labor unions have sued the U.S. Office of Personnel Management over the Trump administration's firing of tens of thousands of employees and its email to federal workers asking what they did last week.By Andrea Hsu

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