Best Congressional App Challenge Podcasts (2024)

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News Wrap: Polio vaccine drive gets underway for children in Gaza 3:39

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In our news wrap Saturday, aid workers began the first phase of their campaign to vaccinate children in Gaza against polio, Russia is blaming Ukraine for the deaths of five people in Belgorod, a heavy storm prompted flood warnings in Japan, seven people died in a Mississippi bus crash, Trump launched a new wave of attacks on Harris, and Team USA ad…

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Families paying for school lunches grapple with recurring online transaction fees 4:27

1h ago4:27

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Schools are increasingly turning to online payment systems for school lunches. Those systems are run by payment processing companies, which typically charge transaction fees. According to federal analysis, families qualifying for reduced-price meals may be paying as much as 60 cents in fees for every dollar spent. John Yang speaks with Associated P…

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Why carbon monoxide poisoning is on the rise as extreme weather causes more power outages 6:44

2h ago6:44

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Climate change is making extreme weather events like wildfires, floods and hurricanes more frequent and severe. Scientists now say that carbon monoxide poisonings are on the rise amid widespread power outages following those events. ProPublica's Lexi Churchill joins Ali Rogin to discuss her recent reporting on this issue. PBS News is supported by -…

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Paralympian Tatyana McFadden on her quest for a track and field medal record 6:26

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The 2024 Paralympics for athletes with disabilities is underway in Paris. One of the more than 4,000 competitors is closing in on a remarkable achievement: winning the most track and field medals in either the Olympics or Paralympics, for either men or women. John Yang speaks with Team USA wheelchair racer Tatyana McFadden for our Weekend Spotlight…

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News Wrap: Harris fends off challenges to her policy positions in 1st interview as nominee 7:28

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In our news wrap Friday, Kamala Harris fended off challenges to her policy positions in her first interview as the Democratic nominee, Donald Trump spoke to the right-wing Moms for Liberty group in Washington, a Russian guided bomb attack on Ukraine's second-largest city killed at least five and Israel said it killed a top commander and two associa…

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Gaza's first polio case in 25 years highlights total collapse of its health infrastructure 8:19

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The World Health Organization, working with other UN agencies and the Palestinian Ministry of Health, will begin vaccinating children in Gaza against polio. Israel and Hamas have agreed to have three-day pauses in fighting so health workers can distribute the vaccine. It comes amid the massive destruction of Gaza's healthcare infrastructure. Geoff …

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How the U.S. insurance system makes finding mental health care difficult 6:39

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More than one in five adults in the U.S. live with a mental illness, but only about half receive treatment. Many struggle to find a therapist that will accept their insurance. An NPR/ProPublica investigation found that therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists who join insurance networks often leave because of challenges. Stephanie Sy discussed m…

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Women in Afghanistan describe Taliban's brutal repression, 3 years after U.S. withdrawal 4:57

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This week marks three years since the chaotic withdrawal of U.S. and NATO allies from Afghanistan. It also marks three years of intensifying repression of women under the Taliban regime in what the UN has described as a "striking erasure of women from public life." Producer Zeba Warsi spoke to Afghan women inside the country about their lives today…

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Activists secretly educating Afghan children amid Taliban crackdown 5:29

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To discuss how the Taliban regime has impacted education, Amna Nawaz spoke with Afghan education activist Pashtana Durrani. She is the founder of Learn Afghanistan, a grassroots group working to expand education access there. Durrani is currently a visiting fellow at Wellesley College's Centers for Women. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.…

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Brooks and Atkins Stohr on Trump trying to change narrative on abortion access 11:40

1h ago11:40

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New York Times columnist David Brooks and Boston Globe columnist Kimberly Atkins Stohr join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including former President Trump tries to change the narrative on abortion access, Vice President Harris sits down for her first interview since launching her presidential campaign and the Trump's campaign's alt…

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Young Afghan musicians showcase talent and resilience after being forced from the country 8:10

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Since its founding in 2010, the Afghanistan National Institute of Music has provided unique music training to Afghan children. In 2013, the group made a triumphant visit to the U.S. This month, three years after the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan, they returned amid a changed world. Jeffrey Brown reports for our arts and culture series, CANV…

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Harris and Walz barnstorm Georgia and sit down for 1st interview 7:03

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Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz are campaigning for a second day in the South, holding a rally in Savannah, Georgia. Harris and Walz also sat down for a highly anticipated interview on CNN. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Trump faces criticism for visit to Arlington and incident with cemetery official 5:00

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Former President Trump continues to face criticism for his visit to Arlington National Cemetery. Lisa Desjardins reports on the campaign's tumultuous week. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fundersBy PBS News

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News Wrap: Defense Department will provide Secret Service with military support 5:56

6h ago5:56

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In our news wrap Thursday, the Defense Department will provide the Secret Service with military support for presidential and vice presidential candidates, Russian missiles and drones rained down on Ukraine for a third time this week, two editors of a now-defunct news outlet in Hong Kong were convicted of sedition and a listeria outbreak connected t…

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Israel says militant linked to 'numerous terror attacks' killed in West Bank raids 8:55

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Israel and Hamas agreed to pause fighting in Gaza to allow hundreds of thousands of children to receive polio vaccinations over three days. Meanwhile, in the West Bank, at least 16 people have been killed in what the Israeli military calls counterterrorism raids. Amna Nawaz discussed the situation in the West Bank with Steven Erlanger of The New Yo…

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What's behind the recent surge in mosquito-borne illnesses 6:53

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Parts of New England are on high alert after health officials in New Hampshire confirmed the first death from the rare, mosquito-borne virus known as eastern equine encephalitis. Another illness transmitted by mosquitoes, West Nile Virus, paralyzed a teenager in Missouri and hospitalized Dr. Anthony Fauci. Geoff Bennett discussed the risks with Dr.…

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Charges against Telegram CEO sparks debate over balance of free speech and responsibility 5:25

1h ago5:25

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The arrest of Telegram's CEO and founder has reignited concerns about the balance of free speech and responsibility that comes with running social platforms. Telegram has more than 900 million users, making it among the most popular messaging services in the world. The arrest of Pavel Durov has far-reaching implications for the industry at large. S…

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Nebraska Supreme Court to decide if lawmakers there can restore voting rights to felons 6:05

1h ago6:05

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The Nebraska Supreme Court heard arguments this week on whether a recently passed law, which allows former felons to vote, violates the state's constitution. Nebraska is one of 26 states and the District of Columbia that have restored former felons' right to vote. John Yang discussed the court case with Kassidy Arena of Nebraska Public Media. PBS N…

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Guitar virtuoso Mdou Moctar gets political after home country experiences coup 7:34

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Guitarist Mdou Moctar has been bringing a new kind of music to the world steeped in his cultural heritage. His latest album strikes a decidedly political chord in response to upheaval and a military coup in his home country of Niger. Special correspondent Christopher Booker caught up with Moctar on his tour through the U.S. for our arts and culture…

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Israel launches large-scale 'counterterrorism operation' in occupied West Bank 3:17

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Israel launched what it called a "counterterrorism operation" in the West Bank with hundreds of troops raiding the city of Jenin and other areas of the occupied territory. At least 10 Palestinians have been killed in the raids, either by airstrikes or gun battles on the ground. It's the largest raid the West Bank has seen in months. Amna Nawaz repo…

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What we know about who Israel is targeting in West Bank raids 4:55

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Israel launched a large-scale operation in the occupied West Bank targeting what it says are Palestinian militants. For perspective on the developments, Amna Nawaz spoke with Daniel Byman, a professor at Georgetown University and author of "A High Price: The Triumphs and Failures of Israeli Counterterrorism." PBS News is supported by - https://www.…

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News Wrap: Russian missile strikes Zelenskyy's hometown 5:23

2h ago5:23

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In our news wrap Wednesday, a Russian missile struck Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's hometown, the Supreme Court left on hold a Biden plan to cut billions of dollars in student debt, Sarah Palin won her bid for a new trial against The New York Times and a jury in Nevada found a former Las Vegas politician guilty of murdering an investigative journa…

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Harris kicks off Georgia tour as Trump posts grievances on social media 4:27

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Vice President Kamala Harris launched a two-day swing through Georgia on Wednesday. It's her seventh trip to the state this year and will end with a rally in Savannah. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump spent the past 24 hours posting grievances and conspiracy theories across social media platforms. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is sup…

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In 'At War with Ourselves,' McMaster recounts his time in the Trump White House 8:57

17h ago8:57

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As the presidential race heats up, a new book looks at Donald Trump's first administration with respect to foreign policy and national security. Trump tapped H.R. McMaster, a three-star general who served in the Gulf War and Iraq War, to be his national security adviser in 2017. Geoff Bennett spoke with McMaster about his book, "At War with Ourselv…

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How groups in Chicago are countering the narrative their city is a hotbed of violence 11:39

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Chicago has one of the highest rates of gun deaths of any major city in the country and some on the front lines say that's rooted in a history of racism, violence and inequality dating back generations. Judy Woodruff reports for her ongoing series, America at a Crossroads. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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News Wrap: Polio vaccine drive gets underway for children in Gaza 3:39

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Families paying for school lunches grapple with recurring online transaction fees 4:27

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Why carbon monoxide poisoning is on the rise as extreme weather causes more power outages 6:44

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Paralympian Tatyana McFadden on her quest for a track and field medal record 6:26

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News Wrap: Harris fends off challenges to her policy positions in 1st interview as nominee 7:28

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Gaza's first polio case in 25 years highlights total collapse of its health infrastructure 8:19

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How the U.S. insurance system makes finding mental health care difficult 6:39

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Women in Afghanistan describe Taliban's brutal repression, 3 years after U.S. withdrawal 4:57

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Activists secretly educating Afghan children amid Taliban crackdown 5:29

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Brooks and Atkins Stohr on Trump trying to change narrative on abortion access 11:40

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Young Afghan musicians showcase talent and resilience after being forced from the country 8:10

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Harris and Walz barnstorm Georgia and sit down for 1st interview 7:03

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Trump faces criticism for visit to Arlington and incident with cemetery official 5:00

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News Wrap: Defense Department will provide Secret Service with military support 5:56

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Israel says militant linked to 'numerous terror attacks' killed in West Bank raids 8:55

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What's behind the recent surge in mosquito-borne illnesses 6:53

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Charges against Telegram CEO sparks debate over balance of free speech and responsibility 5:25

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Nebraska Supreme Court to decide if lawmakers there can restore voting rights to felons 6:05

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Guitar virtuoso Mdou Moctar gets political after home country experiences coup 7:34

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Israel launches large-scale 'counterterrorism operation' in occupied West Bank 3:17

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What we know about who Israel is targeting in West Bank raids 4:55

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News Wrap: Russian missile strikes Zelenskyy's hometown 5:23

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Harris kicks off Georgia tour as Trump posts grievances on social media 4:27

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In 'At War with Ourselves,' McMaster recounts his time in the Trump White House 8:57

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How groups in Chicago are countering the narrative their city is a hotbed of violence 11:39

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