Best News21 Podcasts (2025)

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Part 3: Christian Nationalism 14:01

1+ y ago14:01

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Christian nationalism has a foothold in conservative politics. But what is it? News21 explains this ideology and its rise in conservative politics. (Audio by Henry Larson and Francesca D’Annunzio/News21)By News21: America After Roe

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Part 2: Gospel Through Law 23:57

1+ y ago23:57

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A year after the reversal of Roe, a group of Christian lawmakers is working to mold American policy on abortion, LGBTQ issues and more. But its ultimate goal is more ambitious. (Audio by Henry Larson and Francesca D’Annunzio/News21)By News21: America After Roe

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Part 1: A Movement Divided 23:41

1+ y ago23:41

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The anti-abortion movement's biggest victory – the end of Roe v. Wade – has exposed fractures in one of America’s largest political coalitions. (Audio by Henry Larson and Francesca D’Annunzio/News21)By News21: America After Roe

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Episode 7: Lasting effects 28:42

4+ y ago28:42

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When children are locked up, there are far-reaching effects beyond time served for their families and in their own lives. The impact lingers long after a child's release.By News21

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Episode 6: Dangerous patterns 30:03

4+ y ago30:03

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While many detention centers have seen improvements in the last 20 years, life inside facilities may be worse for some kids than what we see on the surface. New21 examined sexual assault, employee misconduct and use of solitary confinement.By News21

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Episode 5: Questionable practices 33:29

4+ y ago33:29

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An estimated 48,000 kids are locked up across America on a given day and two-thirds of them are in highly-secure, prisonlike facilities. Life in these places often falls short of standards.By News21

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Episode 4: Systemic inequalities 30:24

4+ y ago30:24

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Kids across the country deal with unequal treatment because of their identity: their race, ethnicity, disability or gender identity. Barriers, challenges and injustices in the juvenile justice system give them wildly different experiences than their peers.By News21

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Episode 3: Pivotal decisions 30:37

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What happens after juveniles are arrested and how are their destinations decided? The journey is complicated, with different laws, judges and protocols adding up to more than 50 different systems, and endless possibilities for routes to facilities.By News21

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Episode 2: Entering the system 28:25

4+ y ago28:25

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A child's arrest is the first official step into the juvenile justice system, but law enforcement practices push kids out of other systems that are meant to be trusted: child welfare and school.By News21

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Episode 1: The ununited state of juvenile justice in America 32:11

4+ y ago32:11

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Based on the laws in the places they live and the adults who happen to be involved in their cases, kids in the juvenile justice system have dramatically different outcomes, setting their lives on a number of different trajectories.By News21

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Chapter 1 - The evolution of hate 11:07

6+ y ago11:07

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Hate groups in America are nothing new. Times have changed since the invention of the internet, the first black president of the United States and a fractured media landscape.By News21

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Chapter 2 - Spreading the message 17:08

6+ y ago17:08

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Anybody can find someone who shares their views and values with the click of a mouse. This is now one of many ways hate matures and spreads.By News21

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Chapter 3 - The victims 9:58

6+ y ago9:58

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Tiki torches marching down the streets of Charlottesville and white robes with hoods are what most people associate with hate. But what about the people who are actually targeted by hate groups?By News21

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Chapter 4 - Against the law? 11:24

6+ y ago11:24

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According to the FBI, hate crimes occurred in every state in 2016. From murder to harassment to vandalism - it is happening across the country. But not every state has a hate crime law.By News21

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Chapter 5 - Reformed lives 12:58

6+ y ago12:58

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Throughout our project, we have explored the impact on victims and what communities are doing to combat hate. Now, we meet those who embarked on a path of redemption.By News21

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Conflict Zone: Images from the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan

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Bill Putnam’s photography has concentrated on the mental, physical and political cost of war through documentary photography, portraiture and video. In June 2013, he wrapped up a 16-month tour in Afghanistan covering the International Security Assistance Force-led hand over of responsibilities to the Afghan National Security Forces in the county’s …

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Trend Spotting as News Creation

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Marian Salzman, CEO of Havas PR North America Introduction by Fran Matera, Public Relations Lab director and associate professor Listen to the podcast The post Trend Spotting as News Creation appeared first on Journalism in the Digital Age.By Sinan Yucel

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Gun Wars: A News21 Investigation of Rights and Regulations in America

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A panel discussion featuring Carnegie-Knight News21 students and their experiences investigating gun rights and regulations across America Moderated by Leonard Downie Jr., Weil Family Professor of Journalism and former Washington Post executive editor Listen to the podcast The post Gun Wars: A News21 Investigation of Rights and Regulations in Ameri…

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Better Business Coverage

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A panel discussion featuring Christina Leonard, director, Reynolds Business Bureau; Susan Lisovicz, Donald W. Reynolds Visiting Professor of Business Journalism; and Micheline Maynard, director, Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism Listen to the podcast The post Better Business Coverage appeared first on Journalism in the Digi…

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Watching the Watchdogs: The News Media Beat

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Rem Rieder, editor at large and media columnist, USA Today Listen to the podcast The post Watching the Watchdogs: The News Media Beat appeared first on Journalism in the Digital Age.By Sinan Yucel

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America’s Newest News Network

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Kate O’Brian, president, Al Jazeera America Listen to the podcast The post America’s Newest News Network appeared first on Journalism in the Digital Age.By Sinan Yucel

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The News en Español

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Glenda Umaña, anchor, CNN en Español. Listen to the podcast The post The News en Español appeared first on Journalism in the Digital Age.By Sinan Yucel

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Must See Sports: Rob King

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Rob King, senior vice president, “SportsCenter” and news, ESPN. Listen to the podcast The post Must See Sports: Rob King appeared first on Journalism in the Digital Age.By Sinan Yucel

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Must See Sports: Michael Wilbon

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Michael Wilbon, co-host, “Pardon the Interruption,” ESPN, and columnist, espn.com and espnchicago.com. Listen to the podcast The post Must See Sports: Michael Wilbon appeared first on Journalism in the Digital Age.By Sinan Yucel

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Must See Sports: Christine Brennan

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Christine Brennan, national sports columnist, USA Today, and commentator, ABC News, CNN and PBS. Listen to the podcast The post Must See Sports: Christine Brennan appeared first on Journalism in the Digital Age.By Sinan Yucel

Podcasts Worth a Listen

News21 Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Kids Imprisoned | News21

News21

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Hate in America - News21

News21

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America After Roe

americaafterroe-podcast

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Journalism in the Digital Age

Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication

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Part 3: Christian Nationalism 14:01

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Part 2: Gospel Through Law 23:57

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Part 1: A Movement Divided 23:41

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Episode 7: Lasting effects 28:42

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Episode 6: Dangerous patterns 30:03

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Episode 5: Questionable practices 33:29

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Episode 4: Systemic inequalities 30:24

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Episode 3: Pivotal decisions 30:37

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Episode 2: Entering the system 28:25

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Episode 1: The ununited state of juvenile justice in America 32:11

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Chapter 1 - The evolution of hate 11:07

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Chapter 2 - Spreading the message 17:08

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Chapter 3 - The victims 9:58

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Chapter 4 - Against the law? 11:24

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Chapter 5 - Reformed lives 12:58

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Conflict Zone: Images from the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan

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Trend Spotting as News Creation

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Gun Wars: A News21 Investigation of Rights and Regulations in America

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Better Business Coverage

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Watching the Watchdogs: The News Media Beat

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America’s Newest News Network

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The News en Español

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Must See Sports: Rob King

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Must See Sports: Michael Wilbon

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Must See Sports: Christine Brennan

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