Best PERPETUAL RADIO Podcasts (2026)

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Greenland...The New Orangeland? 43:13

21m ago43:13

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-Rob spends the top of the hour trying to annex Greenland for Trump, renaming it “Orange Land”, roasting Denmark’s “pickled herring and pastries” economy and arguing you could probably conquer the place with a couple cans of dog food and an airstrip. -Content creator Kaitlin Bennett joins Rob for an extended chat about the ICE shooting, protest cul…

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Fraud, Karen, & Country 43:07

11m ago43:07

43:07

-Rob revels in “serious shrinkage” as the U.S. trade deficit drops from $136 billion to under $30 billion, comparing it to Joe Biden cannonballing into an icy pool and joking that, unlike housing prices under Biden, this is shrinkage everyone can cheer for. -On the Newsmax hotline, media warrior Justine Murray joins to slam the media for canonizing…

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Minneapolis Winter of ‘FAFO’ 43:00

1h ago43:00

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-Rob goes over the Minneapolis ICE shooting, explaining—repeatedly—that when a bullet goes through a windshield, the officer is probably standing in front of the car, not sniping tires like a movie stuntman. -He torches the “caravan of busybody Karens” in Minneapolis, arguing that when you try to block ICE with your Honda Pilot and then drive at an…

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Is the world closing its doors? 7:26

6h ago7:26

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Migration is as old as humanity itself. In today's world, it ebbs and flows as nations change their border policies with the times. National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek has been retracing the global path of the earliest humans on foot for the past 13 years. In that time, he has witnessed a lot of migration in real time. He joins Host Marco Wer…

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Winter weather disrupts travel in Europe 3:24

6h ago3:24

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Intense snow has blanketed much of Western Europe, forcing thousands of flight cancellations and chaos on major roads and railways. Things could get even worse over the next 24 hours as a new winter storm, named Goretti, makes its way across the UK and the Europe's northwest coast. The World's Transportation Correspondent Jeremy Siegel has the late…

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For many Cubans, trouble in Venezuela hits close to home 8:01

5h ago8:01

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Cubans are watching developments in Venezuela with growing unease. Fuel shortages are worsening the island’s already severe economic woes. Ed Augustine, an independent journalist based in Havana speaks with The World’s Host Marco Werman about increasing blackouts, long lines for fuel and the stress of everyday life in Havana.…

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Excavation in east England unearths a 2,000-year-old war trumpet 1:10

5h ago1:10

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Experts think it might have been used by Celtic warriors during their ill-fated campaign to repel Roman invaders during the first century. The bronze war trumpet — called a "carnyx" — was discovered during excavations in east England, outside the town of Thetford. Archeologists are thrilled because this fragile metal horn is probably the most compl…

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Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD passes Tesla in global sales for first time 4:46

6h ago4:46

4:46

Build Your Dreams (BYD) had a dream year in 2025, with nearly 2.3 million EV sales globally. It left Tesla in the proverbial dust, especially in Europe. BYD's secret: a wider range of EVs, cutting-edge technology and billions of dollars in government support. As for Tesla? Many drivers in Europe have been turned off by its founder, Elon Musk. The W…

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Cuba's energy crisis deepens, as Venezuela's oil supplies falter 7:53

5h ago7:53

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Cuba’s energy sector is feeling the pinch of the departure of the island’s longtime ally, deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Mexico has stepped in to supply some oil, but not at levels high enough to replace supplies previously provided by Caracas. Jorge Piñón, who studies Cuba's energy infrastructure at the University of Texas at Austin …

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Meet Venezuela's new interim president: Delcy Rodríguez 5:32

9h ago5:32

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Delcy Rodríguez spent years as part of deposed President Nicolás Maduro’s inner circle. Now, she has stepped into the role of Venezuela’s de-facto leader as the country faces uncertain times. Long sanctioned abroad, Rodríguez wields unusual influence over the finance sector and ruling party in Venezuela. The World has this profile of Rodríguez, a l…

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EU bans an anesthetic with a large impact on the climate 7:39

5h ago7:39

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Desflurane is a common drug used for anesthesia. But it has a surprising link to climate change, because the excess gas is often vented straight into the atmosphere where it is several thousand times more potent than carbon dioxide. As of Jan. 1 of this year, the European Union has restricted desflurane's use. For The Big Fix, The World's Host Caro…

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Rob Breaks Down the Minnesota Fraud 43:01

23h ago43:01

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-Minnesota fraud becomes the villain of the hour: Rob chronicles daycare scams, Somali-run grifts, Tim Walz as a “useless tool” Ikea wrench, and California as the looming “varsity team” of welfare fraud. -Clips roll from figures like Kristi Noem, Dr. Oz, Steve Hilton, and Sen. John Kennedy. Today’s podcast is sponsored by : RELIEF FACTOR - You don’…

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Maduro Falls, Walz Stalls & Gordon Calls 43:01

24h ago43:01

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-Rob celebrates Trump snagging tens of millions of barrels of Venezuelan oil without a single shot fired, while Democrats, he says, act like freedom in Venezuela is somehow a problem. -On the Newsmax hotline, China expert Gordon Chang joins to explain how Trump’s move in Venezuela boxes in Beijing, rattles Iran, and leaves dictatorships wondering w…

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Crisis, Comedy & Crashing Streams 42:49

1d ago42:49

42:49

-Rob celebrates Trump ousting Maduro and seizing Venezuelan oil tankers, describing it as payback for Hugo Chávez “stealing our stuff” and a massive win for U.S. leadership. -The streaming feed keeps collapsing, so Rob blames everything from 1792-era Virginia Wi-Fi to Russian sabotage to a “swollen digital prostate,” while terrestrial radio listene…

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A perpetual outsider on the meaning of home 7:35

8h ago7:35

7:35

"There's no place like home." But knowing exactly where that is can be complicated. That's something Chris Ko experienced firsthand, as a kid, moving from Guatemala to Texas to Taiwan. He takes listeners on that journey with him for GBH's storytelling series, Stories From The Stage.By Chris Ko

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A soccer fan in Morocco gets a moment in the spotlight 2:40

7h ago2:40

2:40

There is a lot of exciting action at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) soccer tournament in Morocco at the moment. One of the most attention-getting moments has not been on the pitch but in the stands: a super-fan for the national team from Democratic Republic of Congo, who everyone knows simply as "Lumumba" because of his resemblance to DR Congo's…

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'Might makes right': The New World Order 9:58

20h ago9:58

9:58

The framework for international law since World War II is no longer just being eroded at the margins. It’s being cast aside altogether, deliberately and repeatedly. So says Michael Schmitt, a professor of international law at the University of Reading and professor emeritus at the US Naval War College. Schmitt tells The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler …

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Off the coast of Argentina, squid fishing carries a cost 7:47

7h ago7:47

7:47

In international waters, 200 miles off the coast of Argentina, squid fishing is on the rise, and it's mostly being carried out by Chinese fishing crews. The scale of those operations poses serious threats to the coastal ecosystem, but because this is happening in international waters, the Argentine coast guard can do nothing but watch. The World's …

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How merchants in Iran sparked a new wave of anti-government protests 6:44

7h ago6:44

6:44

For about 10 days, protesters across Iran have come out in the streets to call for the downfall of the government. The protests started when merchants in the capital, Tehran, took to the streets over the swift devaluation of the country's currency. But the demonstrations quickly spread to other parts of the country. The World looks into the signifi…

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The perils and frustrations that blind people encounter in air travel 8:00

8h ago8:00

8:00

When Kelechukwu Ogu took his first international flight out of Lagos, Nigeria, in 2023, he did not know that people with visual impairment are often offered something they don't need: a wheelchair. In the US, he decided to talk to fellow blind travelers to find out how they feel about that misguided "accommodation." This is his story.…

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The view from Greenland 3:30

20h ago3:30

3:30

The White House is talking — again — about acquiring Greenland. US President Donald Trump's team says it's looking at all options — and that military force isn't off the table. The World's Host Carolyn Beeler spoke to people in Greenland to hear how the news is being received there.By Carolyn Beeler

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The Business of Watches [010] Ming Executives Ming Thein And Praneeth Rajsingh Talk Design, Manufacturing, Pricing, And What's Next For The Innovative Brand 1:04:22

2d ago1:04:22

1:04:22

On this week's episode of The Business of Watches, we sit down with the principals of Horologer Ming and there is plenty to talk about. Founder and creative head Ming Thein explains his unique design and engineering process, while Chief Executive Officer Praneeth Rajsingh discusses financial challenges and financing solutions the small company has …

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From Maduro to McRibs: Rob Explains the World 43:11

3d ago43:11

43:11

-Rob revels in Maduro’s ouster and laughs at Democrats who hate Trump so much they can’t celebrate the fall of a murderous dictator. -On the Newsmax hotline, Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer breaks down Venezuela, Iran’s unraveling, Cuba’s shaky future, and why China’s oil headaches mean Taiwan is safer than Beijing wants to admit. Today’s podcast is sponsore…

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Timmy, Ilhan & the Billion-Dollar Buffet 43:03

3d ago43:03

43:03

-Rob roasts mind-bending meal-count fraud — restaurants claiming to feed thousands daily while FBI cameras catch… about 23 people showing up. -On the Newsmax hotline, Washington correspondent James Rosen joins Rob to dissect the Maduro arrest, the politics of regime change, and the chaos waiting to erupt in Venezuela. Today’s podcast is sponsored b…

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Welcome to the 80/20 Nation: Rob Carson vs. The Perpetually Wrong 43:02

3d ago43:02

43:02

-Rob celebrates a new year filled with soaring markets, collapsing Democrat narratives, and an economy the experts swearshould be dead. -Former federal prosecutor Doug Burns joins on the Newsmax hotline, breaking down why Maduro’s arrest is legal, airtight, and giving the left a collective aneurysm. Today’s podcast is sponsored by : RELIEF FACTOR -…

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Colombia is looking to be a force for wind and solar power 7:09

2d ago7:09

7:09

Colombia’s remote La Guajira region has become a focal point for global efforts to move away from fossil fuels and toward renewable energy. Given its high wind speeds and solar radiation levels, the region has been long sought after by energy companies. Natalie Skowlund reports from La Guajira.By Natalie Skowlund

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Things you might have missed 1:19

5h ago1:19

1:19

Hosts Carolyn Beeler and Marco Werman catch you up on headlines in the news you may have missed.By Jenna Gadbois

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A key to understanding ancient cremation rites discovered in Malawi 7:35

7h ago7:35

7:35

A team of archaeologists in Africa has discovered evidence of the oldest known cremation of a human being on the continent. The site in northern Malawi dates back over 9,000 years, and includes dozens of bone fragments caked in layers of ash. Jessica Thompson, an anthropologist at Yale University, worked on the excavation project, and shared the si…

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Nigeria pursues ambitious vaccination campaign 7:58

3d ago7:58

7:58

The goal is to vaccinate at least 100 million children in Nigeria. So far, more than 50 million doses of the measles rubella vaccine have been administered. The World's Host Carolyn Beeler discusses the program with Chizoba Wonodi, a Nigerian health expert at Johns Hopkins' Bloomberg School of Public Health. Wonodi and her team supported the campai…

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Garbage workers' union takes a stand for a full year 4:48

5h ago4:48

4:48

In January 2025, garbage workers — called bin workers in the UK — began taking industrial action in the city of Birmingham. In March, an all-out strike kicked off. Since then, tens of thousands of tons of garbage have piled up on the streets, attracting vermin. Pest control businesses in Birmingham say this has been their busiest year on record. Th…

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Israeli foreign minister visits Somaliland after first-ever recognition of the area as a country 6:27

7h ago6:27

6:27

The Israeli foreign minister visited Somaliland today. This, after Israel became the first nation to officially recognize the segment of Somalia as a country in December. Omar Mahmood, of the International Crisis Group, discusses the recognition and its strategic importance with Host Marco Werman.By Hannah Chanatry

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