Best Dinosaur Jr Podcasts (2024)

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225: Aaron Weiss (mewithoutYou): Part 2 - Death, Dying, and Bereavement 1:03:43

2h ago1:03:43

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This week Jeremy interviews Aaron Weiss of the band mewithoutYou Part 2 of a special 2 part conversation! In this second half, Jeremy and Aaron talk working with J. Robbins, the Dischord House, incorporating new elements into their music with Brad Wood, Tooth and Nail Records, vocal lessons, faith, forgiveness, and so much more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PA…

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CNN says Syrian 'prisoner' misrepresented identity in viral report 5:47

2h ago5:47

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Following the report, a Syrian fact-checking organization claimed the man was not who he said he wasBy WBUR & NPR

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Walmart is implementing body cameras. Will they help curb theft? 3:44

2h ago3:44

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Walmart has started giving some of its store level associates cameras to wear as part of a pilot program.By WBUR & NPR

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Remembering Indian percussion virtuoso Zakir Hussain 10:40

2h ago10:40

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Four-time Grammy-winning musician Zakir Hussain died Saturday at the age of 73.By WBUR & NPR

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PolitiFact names Trump's pet-eating accusation the 'Lie of the Year' 7:00

3h ago7:00

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President-elect Trump spread the lie during a nationally televised debate in September.By WBUR & NPR

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Officials look for motive following deadly Madison, Wisconsin, school shooting 4:33

2h ago4:33

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Officials are trying to figure out a motive after a 15-year-old girl opened fire at the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday.By WBUR & NPR

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'Generation Barney' examines the enduring legacy of the purple dinosaur 9:46

2h ago9:46

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When "Barney & Friends" first debuted on PBS in 1992, kids went bananas for the huggable purple dinosaur.By WBUR & NPR

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How RFK Jr.'s own history with addiction might inform U.S. policy on drugs 5:37

3h ago5:37

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President-elect Donald Trump's pick for health secretary has a troubled past with addiction.By WBUR & NPR

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Trump meets with CEOs. Is it a sign of oligarchy? 7:15

3h ago7:15

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President-elect Donald Trump has selected wealthy cabinet members and met with a parade of CEOs.By WBUR & NPR

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More Americans are choosing subscription-based primary care 4:28

3h ago4:28

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Direct primary care is a subscription-based model that allows patients to pay a monthly flat fee and text their doctor directly.By WBUR & NPR

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Bucks, Thunder vie for NBA Cup Final 3:47

3h ago3:47

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The Milwaukee Bucks and Oklahoma City Thunder will contest the final of the NBA Cup in Las Vegas on Tuesday night.By WBUR & NPR

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2024 marked a year of declining interest in climate change mitigation 11:03

3h ago11:03

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The category 4 storm that made landfall in the small Indian Ocean archipelago of Mayotte this weekend was described by one witness as "apocalyptic, catastrophic," as most of the capital was reduced to rubble, largely unrecognizable to those who live and work there.By WBUR & NPR

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Band Aid turns 40: Looking back on its history 9:47

4h ago9:47

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The song "Do They Know it's Christmas?" turned 40 this year. The song's tone of colonialism has made it a point of controversy in recent years. Yet it remains popular and still seen by many as a force for good.By WBUR & NPR

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#97: Paul Prestopino: The Heart of New York's Record Plant 1:05:05

12h ago1:05:05

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Paul Prestopino was a musician, inventor, and technician with a long and varied career. From 1970 until its closure in 1989, Paul was a technician at the Record Plant in NYC, a venerated studio that helped produce an endless stream of hit records and launched dozens of careers for the engineers and producers that worked there. While working at the …

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Lawsuit alleges literacy specialists pushed curriculum that didn't work 5:18

10h ago5:18

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A lawsuit brought by two Massachusetts families accuses famous literacy specialists of publishing a curriculum they knew didn’t work.By WBUR & NPR

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Texas lawsuit ignites new fight over abortion access 3:30

10h ago3:30

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A lawsuit accuses a doctor in New York of prescribing abortion pills to a Texas resident.By WBUR & NPR

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How focusing on fitness is helping one Gazan cope with the war 9:42

10h ago9:42

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For 18-year-old Mohammed Hatem in Gaza, keeping up with his fitness journey has proven difficult amidst the violence plaguing his homeland.By WBUR & NPR

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Tons of chemical weapons are missing in Syria. What's being done to find them? 5:47

1d ago5:47

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There are concerns that tons of mustard gas, sarin and other chemical weapons might fall into the wrong hands in Syria after the fall of the Assad regime.By WBUR & NPR

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Concern grows over drones in New Jersey and other states 5:42

11h ago5:42

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Federal agencies have come under pressure and scrutiny about these drone sightings, but officials have urged calm.By WBUR & NPR

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Claudia and Dan Zanes' new all-ages album blends culture, humor and great music 11:07

11h ago11:07

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Looking for a new playlist for the holidays? You’ll probably want to check out "Pieces of Home," the new Smithsonian Folkways album from Grammy Award-winning all-ages performer Dan Zanes and his jazz vocalist, music-therapist wife Claudia.By WBUR & NPR

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New AI video features carry tech promises and privacy risks 5:33

1d ago5:33

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When "advanced video" is enabled, ChatGPT can see your phone screen rather than wait for photos to be uploaded or described by voice.By WBUR & NPR

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ABC will pay $15 million to Trump: What the defamation settlement means for the media landscape 5:53

1d ago5:53

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Trump sued the network following misstatements by anchor George Stephanopoulos.By WBUR & NPR

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Writer Caitlin Flanagan reflects on growing up with Nobel-prize-winning poet Seamus Heaney 9:45

12h ago9:45

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Poet Seamus Heaney eventually became somewhat of a second father to Caitlin Flanagan, guiding her through the years and continuing to do so, even a decade after his death.By WBUR & NPR

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How to navigate the 'Great Wealth Transfer' 4:52

1d ago4:52

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More than $100 trillion will be passed down from baby boomers and the silent generation to their loved ones and charities in the largest transfer of household wealth in U.S. history.By WBUR & NPR

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Even in war, cricket serves as a refuge in Lebanon 3:49

12h ago3:49

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A vacant lot in central Beirut has become a safe space for the marginalized, with Filipina cooks and Syrian refugees joining in the game.By WBUR & NPR

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Colorado River negotiations stall: What's next in the race to reach a deal? 5:46

12h ago5:46

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Negotiators from the seven states that use the water from the Colorado River for cities and farms across the Western U.S. are running out of time to reach a deal.By WBUR & NPR

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Biden's clemency legacy: What to know 5:42

12h ago5:42

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Biden announced he's commuting the prison sentences of 1,500 people and issuing pardons to 39 others convicted of nonviolent crimes.By WBUR & NPR

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Trump is full steam ahead as transition hits midpoint 11:39

3d ago11:39

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This week, Trump made the cover of Time Magazine as “Person of the Year.”By WBUR & NPR

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South Korean president faces second impeachment vote 3:37

3d ago3:37

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Protests against his presidency continue in the streets.By WBUR & NPR

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The gospel according to poet Nikki Giovanni 6:07

3d ago6:07

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The celebrated poet Nikki Giovanni died this week at the age of 81.By WBUR & NPR

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'Night Is Not Eternal' follows Cuban activist Rosa Maria Paya's fight for freedom 10:45

3d ago10:45

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Director Nanfu Wang sees many parallels between the struggle against authoritarianism in Cuba and in China, where Wang was born.By WBUR & NPR

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How to see Geminids meteor shower this weekend 3:38

4d ago3:38

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This weekend the Geminids meteor shower will be visible, but could be harder to see because of what's known as the Cold Moon, the last full moon of the year.By WBUR & NPR

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Buzzfeed strikes $82.5 million 'Hot Ones' deal 5:45

3d ago5:45

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BuzzFeed is selling the parent company behind 'Hot Ones' for $82.5 million to a group of investors, including host Sean Evans and billionaire George Soros.By WBUR & NPR

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North Carolina Republicans vote to strip powers from incoming Democrats 5:55

3d ago5:55

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Republicans in the North Carolina General Assembly voted to reduce powers for Democrats who won key races in the Tar Heel State this November, including the governor, attorney general and lieutenant governor.By WBUR & NPR

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What Trump might achieve with a unified government 6:09

3d ago6:09

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President-elect Donald Trump is entering office next month with both the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate under Republican control, giving him the chance to make some consequential moves on key policy fronts with congressional backing.By WBUR & NPR

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What's next for Syria's caretaker government 5:26

3d ago5:26

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Syrians are celebrating the first Friday prayers after President Bashar al-Assad was ousted, but there is a lot of uncertainty about what's next for the country and how the caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed al-Bashir will govern.By WBUR & NPR

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How hospital architecture can impact patient mental health 5:32

3d ago5:32

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There's a long-held belief that places like mental health institutions can be designed to integrate brick and mortar with natural space to enhance a patient's life and help them recover.By WBUR & NPR

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To buy or not to buy? Holiday gifting etiquette 8:45

3d ago8:45

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What gifts are worth your money this year?By WBUR & NPR

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'Astro Bot, 'Balatro,' 'Metaphor: ReFantazio' win big at the 11th annual Game Awards 4:22

3d ago4:22

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PlayStation platformer "Astro Bot" swept four awards including Game of the Year at the annual Game Awards.By WBUR & NPR

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Digital cameras are making a comeback 3:44

3d ago3:44

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Digital cameras are enjoying a renewed popularity on holiday wish lists for teens and Gen Zers.By WBUR & NPR

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kitten fried friday 51:38

4d ago51:38

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Lou’s left-ear officially goes lo-fi, he and Adelle hit some holiday highs, and Pumpkin (the tabby kitten) puts Adelle in E.R. . It was a wild Wednesday. Please enjoy this extra long, extra RAW show. Also, Lou plays a damaged version of his 2005 family-friendly classic The Ballad Of Daykitty. Join our Substack because we really want you to join our…

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Treat your loved ones this holiday season with homemade gifts from your kitchen 6:01

6d ago6:01

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Whether you enjoy visiting malls and shops crowded with people buying or not, chef Kathy Gunst has another idea. Stay home. Do some simple cooking, get creative with wrapping up your creations and give the loving gift of homemade food and treats.By WBUR & NPR

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Jim O'Heir shares memories from 'Parks and Recreation' in new book 'Welcome to Pawnee' 11:07

6d ago11:07

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For seven glorious seasons, the NBC sitcom “Parks and Recreation” portrayed a cheery kind of optimism about local government that you’d be hard-pressed to find today.By WBUR & NPR

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New analysis shows largest increase in immigration during Biden administration 7:18

6d ago7:18

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A new analysis from the New York Times finds that the increase in the number of people immigrating to the U.S., both legally and illegally, has been the largest in U.S. history.By WBUR & NPR

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Respiratory doctor on what he saw in Gaza 9:25

6d ago9:25

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Dr. Greg Shay is a pediatric pulmonologist, a children's lung specialist, with the NGO MedGlobal who has just returned from a stint working at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis in Gaza.By WBUR & NPR

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FBI director Chris Wray announces resignation, possibly easing path for firebrand Trump pick Kash Patel 4:09

6d ago4:09

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Trump has been a critic of Wray.By WBUR & NPR

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Bipartisan lawmakers introduce effort to break up big health care conglomerates 3:49

6d ago3:49

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A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation this week that would prevent companies that own pharmacies from also owning pharmacy benefit managers, middlemen that oversee prescription drug benefits for companies.By WBUR & NPR