Best NBC Sports Washingtons Podcasts (2025)

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Meet the Press NOW — July 16 49:57

42m ago49:57

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President Trump lashes out at his “past supporters” as both Democratic and Republican lawmakers join his MAGA base in its demand for the release of the Jeffery Epstein files. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) explains how Republicans will sell the president’s domestic policy legislation. Rep. Kim Schrier (D-Wash.) addresses her confrontation with He…

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'Pretty frustrated': Terry McLaurin speaks on contract talks with Commanders 58:45

15h ago58:45

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JP Finlay and Mitch Tischler join you to react to Terry McLaurin's comments about his contract situation with the Commanders, as the two-time Pro-Bowler expressed uncertainty about whether he'll attend training camp without a new deal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-…

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Meet the Press NOW — July 15 49:54

16h ago49:54

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President Trump travels to battleground Pennsylvania to tout new investments in artificial intelligence while also trying to drum up support for his sweeping domestic agenda. Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the Dignity Act, a new bipartisan legislation she co-sponsored with Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) that…

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Meet the Press NOW — July 14 48:41

1d ago48:41

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President Trump announces a new weapons deal to arm Ukraine. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor discusses President Trump's growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The European Union delays retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. after the White House unveils 30% tariff rate against the E.U. and Mexico.…

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Episode 179: Jarvis Hayes, Assistant Coach, Georgia State University 58:52

2d ago58:52

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On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Jarvis Hayes, assistant men’s basketball coach at Georgia State University. A former NBA player and standout at the University of Georgia, Hayes was selected 10th overall in the 2003 NBA Draft by the Washington Wizards. He enjoyed a seven-year NBA career followed by several season…

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July 13 — Sec. Kristi Noem, Sen. John Barrasso and Gov. Andy Beshear 47:30

3d ago47:30

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joins Meet the Press following deadly flooding in Texas. Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) reacts to President Trump’s tax and spending bill becoming law. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) discusses how Democrats may campaign on the law’s impact in the midterms. Adrienne Elrod, Sahil Kapur, Tyler Pager…

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BONUS: Kristen Welker joins Here’s the Scoop, hosted today by Brian Cheung 14:15

5d ago14:15

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Listen to Friday’s episode of Here’s the Scoop, the new daily news podcast from NBC News. In this episode, we have an interview with Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker on her recent phone call with President Trump. Click below to follow the podcast on your favorite platform and add it to your evening routine: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Musi…

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Meet the Press NOW — July 11 41:15

5d ago41:15

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President Trump visits Texas to survey the damage from deadly floods. President Trump doubles down on his tariff threat in an exclusive interview with Kristen Welker. NBC News National Security Reporter Gordon Lubold discusses President Trump teasing an announcement on Russia and a new weapons deal with NATO.…

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Meet the Press NOW — July 10 50:57

6d ago50:57

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President Trump is struggling to make good on several key promises including ending the war in Ukraine and fulfilling his trade agenda. Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R-Texas) discusses how his state is recovering from the catastrophic flooding. A federal judge in New Hampshire issued a preliminary injunction temporarily blocking President Trump’s executive…

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Episode 178: Herman Mandole, Head Coach, Manchester Basketball 48:20

6d ago48:20

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On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Herman Mandole, the head basketball coach at Manchester Basketball. Originally from Argentina, Mandole began his coaching career as an assistant with Club Atlético San Lorenzo and Club Atlético Olímpico. He then served with Argentina’s national team before moving to Japan’s men’s …

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Meet the Press NOW — July 9 50:56

7d ago50:56

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The death toll rises in Texas as local officials face intensifying questions about their response to the floods. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) speaks with NBC News following his vote to pass President Trump’s tax and spending plan despite opposing its cuts to Medicaid. Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) shares his thoughts on the state of the Republican Party and …

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New Uniforms Unveiled: Commanders throwback to "Super Bowl Era" 31:30

7d ago31:30

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JP Finlay and Mitch Tischler join you for an immediate reaction to the Commanders releasing their new alternate jerseys for 2025 that throwback to the Super Bowl Era jerseys. The guys discuss what they like about the new threads and how the Josh Harris ownership group has kept their word bridging the gap between what was and now. See Privacy Policy…

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Meet the Press NOW — July 8 54:49

8d ago54:49

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott provides an update on the flash flooding, as the death toll climbs and search and rescue operations continue. Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-Ill.), a former meteorologist, discusses the catastrophic flooding and his proposed investments in the National Weather Service. President Trump says the U.S. will provide Ukraine with defensive …

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Meet the Press NOW — July 7 53:04

9d ago53:04

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Recovery efforts continue in Texas as the death toll in Kerr County’s flash flooding rises. Former FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell discusses the agency’s role in disaster recovery as it faces funding reductions. President Trump hosts Israeli PM Netanyahu at the White House amid a push for a ceasefire. The White House moves the deadline for trade…

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Episode 177: Chris Caputo, Head Coach, George Washington University 43:37

9d ago43:37

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On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Chris Caputo, head men’s basketball coach at George Washington University. Coach Caputo began his coaching career as a student assistant at Westfield State before joining Jim Larrañaga’s staff at George Mason. He was part of the legendary 2006 George Mason Final Four run and follo…

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Sal Khan says A.I. can help teachers create ‘an exceptional classroom’: Full interview 38:22

10d ago38:22

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In a Meet the Moment conversation, Khan Academy founder Sal Khan tells Kristen Welker that artificial intelligence can empower teachers, personalize learning and help build more effective classrooms, despite growing concerns over its misuse.By NBC News

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Bob Costas warns legalized sports betting will ‘ruin some lives’: Full interview 42:05

10d ago42:05

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In a Meet the Moment conversation with Kristen Welker, sports broadcaster Bob Costas warns about the rise of online sports betting and reflects on how his father’s gambling shaped his perspective.By NBC News

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July 6 — Olivia Munn, Bob Costas, Sal Khan and Amanda Gorman 47:38

10d ago47:38

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On a special edition of Meet the Press, Kristen Welker shares four powerful Meet the Moment conversations. Actor Olivia Munn opens up about her breast cancer battle and surrogacy journey. Sports broadcaster Bob Costas reflects on his career and the intersection of sports and politics. Khan Academy founder Sal Khan explains how A.I. can shape the fu…

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Meet the Press NOW — July 3 49:46

13d ago49:46

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Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) joins Meet the Press NOW after the House passes President Trump’s agenda bill. Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons speaks to NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez about the controversial new detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz.” Dr. Paul Offit weighs in on HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s newly revamped vaccine advisory p…

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Episode 176: Matt McCall, Former Chatanooga and UMass Head Coach, Current NBC Game Analyst 52:45

14d ago52:45

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On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Matt McCall, former head coach at UMass and Chattanooga, and current game analyst with NBC. Coach McCall began his coaching career as a student manager and later graduate assistant under Billy Donovan at the University of Florida. He went on to serve as an assistant at Florida Atl…

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Meet the Press NOW — July 2 49:49

14d ago49:49

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Reps. Greg Murphy (R-N.C.) and Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.) weigh in on President Trump’s agenda bill as it faces a final House vote. NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports from Tehran as Iran suspends cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog. NBC News Senior National Security Correspondent Courtney Kube reports on the Pentagon’s dec…

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Meet the Press NOW — July 1 54:56

15d ago54:56

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Senate Republicans narrowly pass their version of the Trump agenda bill, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tiebreaker vote. President Trump visits the opening of a Florida immigration detention facility dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” by Florida Republicans. Steve Kornacki analyzes the ranked choice vote in the New York City Democratic mayoral p…

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Meet the Press NOW — June 30 49:46

16d ago49:46

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The Senate considers amendments to the Trump agenda bill. Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) discusses the fate of Trump's agenda and the situation in Iran as the IAEA Chief says the country could begin enriching more uranium in the coming months. Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone (D-Vt.) and Rep. Beau Baird (R-Ind.) discuss their work with engaging young people.…

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Fourth of July Fireworks: Commanders Trade Talk Scenarios and more! 58:54

16d ago58:54

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JP Finlay and Mitch Tischler join you for a mid-summer Fourth of July Episode where they start off recapping Sam Cosmi's offseason, talk about the reality of hypothetical trades and some training camp discussion. Also congrats to JP on being named DC Sportscaster of the Year! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No…

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Episode 175: Steve Ridder, Head Coach, Embry-Riddle University 55:19

17d ago55:19

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On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Steve Ridder, the legendary head men’s basketball coach at Embry-Riddle University. Ridder took over the program in 1989 and has since built it from the ground up into a nationally recognized powerhouse. Before arriving at Embry-Riddle, he was an assistant coach at Berea Community…

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June 29 — Sen. Markwayne Mullin, Sen. Chris Murphy, Zohran Mamdani 47:29

17d ago47:29

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Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) and Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) discuss the Senate’s passage of President Trump’s tax bill. New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani talks about his victory in the Democratic primary.By NBC News

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Meet the Press NOW — June 27 56:59

19d ago56:59

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President Trump calls the Supreme Court’s ruling limiting nationwide injunctions a “monumental decision.” Senate Republicans continue to work on President Trump’s One Big, Beautiful bill after the parliamentarian rejected their Medicaid provision. Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) discusses his takeaways from the Iran classified briefing.…

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Meet the Press NOW — June 26 50:07

20d ago50:07

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Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) discusses the intelligence shaping new congressional briefings on the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) reacts to the Senate parliamentarian rejecting key Medicaid cuts in President Trump’s tax and spending bill. NBC News’ Sahil Kapur, Vaughn Hillyard and Dan De Luce report on how the …

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Episode 174: Kelvin Lewis, Assistant Coach, Troy University 45:23

21d ago45:23

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On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Kelvin Lewis, assistant men’s basketball coach at Troy University. A former standout at the University of Houston, Lewis helped lead the Cougars to their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 18 years. After college, he enjoyed an impressive 11-year professional playing career acros…

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Meet the Press NOW – June 25 52:41

21d ago52:41

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Former nuclear weapons inspector David Albright weighs in on a preliminary intelligence assessment that suggests the U.S. strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities may have only set back Iran’s nuclear capabilities by a few months. House Ways and Means Chair Rep. Jason Smith (R-Mo.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss Trump’s sweeping tax and spe…

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Meet the Press NOW — June 24 49:54

22d ago49:54

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President Trump arrives in the Netherlands for the NATO summit after lashing out at Israel and Iran for allegedly violating his already fragile ceasefire. Israel’s Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon reacts to President Trump’s comments about the ceasefire lasting “forever.” Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) discusses the latest assessment about Iran’s nuclea…

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Fanatics Fest: Jayden Stars, Josh Harris Spends and KD Woos Micah 21:41

22d ago21:41

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JP Finlay and Mitch Tischler join you for a mid-summer episode of Beltway Football talking all things Fanatics Fest. Fanatics Fest is a collectible fans convention and Jayden Daniels was one of the stars on stage talking all things football, and NFL. Josh Harris made some internet news spending a bag on a JD5 one of one rookie card and Kay Adams ta…

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Meet the Press NOW — June 23 52:59

23d ago52:59

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President Donald Trump says there were no casualties in an Iranian strike on a U.S. airbase in Qatar as officials assess damages from U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Ill.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the state of the Middle East after the Iranian strikes. President Trump urges oil companies to keep prices low a…

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Episode 173: Jareem Dowling, Assistant Coach, Kansas State 47:50

23d ago47:50

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On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach Jareem Dowling, assistant men's basketball coach at Kansas State University. Dowling began his coaching career at Cecil College in Maryland, where he contributed to a 97–6 record and a 2006 NJCAA Division II National Championship. He then served as an assistant at Slippery Rock Un…

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June 22 — Vice Pres. JD Vance, Sen. Lindsey Graham and Sen. Mark Kelly 47:33

25d ago47:33

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Vice President JD Vance, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) react to President Trump’s decision to strike three nuclear facilities in Iran. NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports from Tel Aviv. Lanhee Chen, Ashley Etienne, Jonathan Martin and Andrea Mitchell join the roundtable.…

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Meet the Press NOW — June 20 49:57

26d ago49:57

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President Trump weighs potential military strikes on Iran, as European officials push for a diplomatic path forward. NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell sits down with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Geneva. Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) says “there’s time to negotiate” before the U.S. considers military action against …

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Meet the Press NOW — June 19 49:42

27d ago49:42

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President Trump says he will decide on U.S. action in the Middle East "within two weeks." Retired Lieutenant General Steph Twitty discusses the Intelligence Community’s assessment that Iran isn’t close to creating a weapon despite President Trump saying a weapon is a “few weeks away.” A new Deciders focus group shows Trump Latino voters splitting w…

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Episode 172: Bryan Bailey, Assistant Coach, Atlanta Hawks 41:56

28d ago41:56

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On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we sit down with the Assistant Coach with the Atlanta Hawks, Coach Bryan Bailey. Coach Bailey carved out an impressive 13-year professional career in Europe after a standout run at Bucknell. He competed at the highest levels across Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Bosnia, Cyprus and Italy. His experie…

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Meet the Press NOW — June 18 49:46

28d ago49:46

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Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter, Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Ill.) and retired Brigadier General Mark Kimmitt weigh in on the role America might play in the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran. NBC News Senior Legal Correspondent Laura Jarrett reports on the Supreme Court's decision to uphold a Tennessee law restricting gender tra…

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Austin Ekeler Joins: Fantasy Football, Commanders Expectations and News Around the League 29:23

28d ago29:23

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JP Finlay and Mitch Tischler join you for a mid-July pod featuring guest Austin Ekeler. The guys open discussing Jaire Alexander signing and some other league wide news before Ekeler joins. Austin talks fantasy football, excitement around the Commanders season and his impressions of Terry McLaurin's situation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co…

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Meet the Press NOW — June 17 49:56

29d ago49:56

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President Trump meets with his national security team in the Situation Room as the Israel-Iran conflict intensifies. Senators get briefed on security measures after the deadly shootings in Minnesota over the weekend that killed a state lawmaker. Steve Kornacki looks at the New York City Democratic mayoral primary with one week until election day.…

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Meet the Press NOW — June 16 49:50

1M ago49:50

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Suspect in Minnesota lawmaker's killing could face federal death penalty. Rep. Kelly Morrison (D-Minn.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the shootings and call for an end to political violence in America. Israel and Iran launch strikes for the fourth consecutive day. President Trump announces certain industries will be exempt from workplace depo…

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Episode 171: TC Swirsky, Head Coach, Memphis Hustle 40:07

1M ago40:07

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On this episode of the Rising Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Coach T.C. Swirsky, head coach of the Memphis Hustle, the NBA G League affiliate of the Memphis Grizzlies. Swirsky's coaching journey includes roles as an assistant coach with the Portland Trail Blazers and as head video coordinator for the Memphis Grizzlies for 2 years. He joined the H…

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June 15 — Sens. Amy Klobuchar, Rand Paul and Adam Schiff 47:34

1M ago47:34

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Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) joins Meet the Press after two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses were shot by someone impersonating a police officer. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) reacts to Israel’s airstrikes on Iran and Iran’s swift retaliation, raising fears of a wider regional war. Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) responds to President Trump’s immigration…

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Meet the Press NOW — June 13 55:45

1M ago55:45

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Iran launches retaliatory missiles in response to Israel’s overnight airstrikes in Tehran. Former Special Envoy to the Middle East Ambassador Dennis Ross, retired four-star General Joseph Votel and Senior Managing Director of TRENDS US Bilal Saab discuss tensions in the Middle East. Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) reacts to the group of four detainee…

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