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Created October 24, 2020

Updated June 19, 2023

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  1. DAILY (ISH)

  2. Beyond Today

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    Beyond Today is the daily podcast from Radio 4 that asks one big question about one big story in the news - and beyond. Tina Daheley, Matthew Price, and a team of curious producers search for answers that change the way we see the world. They s
    News

  3. The Daily

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    This is what the news should sound like. The biggest stories of our time, told by the best journalists in the world. Hosted by Michael Barbaro. Twenty minutes a day, five days a week, ready by 6 a.m. Unlock full access to New York Times podca
    NewsPolitics

  4. The Gray Area with Sean Illing

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    The Gray Area with Sean Illing takes a philosophy-minded look at culture, technology, politics, and the world of ideas. Each week, we invite a guest to explore a question or topic that matters. From the the state of democracy, to the struggle w
    SocietyCulture

  5. Fresh Air

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    Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Hosted by Terry Gross and Tonya Mosley, the show features intimate conversations with today's bigge
    ArtsBooks

  6. The Gist

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    For thirty minutes each day, Pesca challenges himself and his audience, in a responsibly provocative style, and gets beyond the rigidity and dogma. The Gist is surprising, reasonable, and willing to critique the left, the right, either party, o
    NewsPoliticsArts

  7. In The Thick

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    Politics, unfiltered. Futuro Media presents a political podcast where journalists tell you what you’re missing from the mainstream news. Hosted by Maria Hinojosa. Cohosted by Dr. Christina Greer, Paola Ramos and Judy Reyes. Want to support ou
    News & PoliticsNewsPolitics

  8. The NewsWorthy

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    The day’s news made fast, fair and fun – in 10 minutes. Erica Mandy is like a trusted friend who always ‘gets’ both sides. She’s a veteran journalist who was tired of talking heads, alarmist headlines and monotone voices, so she created somethi
    NewsSociety

  9. Post Reports

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    Post Reports is the daily podcast from The Washington Post. Unparalleled reporting. Expert insight. Clear analysis. Everything you’ve come to expect from the newsroom of The Post, for your ears. Martine Powers and Elahe Izadi are your hosts, as
    NewsPolitics

  10. Start Here

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    A straightforward look at the day's top news in 20 minutes. Powered by ABC News. Hosted by Brad Mielke.
    NewsPolitics

  11. Today, Explained

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    Today, Explained is Vox's daily news explainer podcast. Hosts Sean Rameswaram and Noel King will guide you through the most important stories of the day.Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
    NewsPolitics

  12. Up First from NPR

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    NPR's Up First is the news you need to start your day. The three biggest stories of the day, with reporting and analysis from NPR News — in 10 minutes. Available weekdays at 6:30 a.m. ET, with hosts Leila Fadel, Steve Inskeep, Michel Martin and
    NewsPolitics

  13. What Next | Daily News and Analysis

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    The problem with the news right now? It’s everywhere. And each day, it can feel like we’re all just mindlessly scrolling. It’s why we created What Next. This short daily show is here to help you make sense of things. When the news feels overwhe
    NewsPolitics

  14. WEEKLY

  15. America, Interrupted

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    America, Interrupted is an original podcast from the PBS NewsHour about how our lives have been turned upside down and how we're making sense of it.PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
    SocietyCulture

  16. Interesting Times with Ross Douthat

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    The first draft of our future. Mapping the new world order through interviews and conversations. Every Thursday, from New York Times Opinion.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Su
    NewsSocietyCulture

  17. Deep Background with Noah Feldman

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    Behind every news headline, there’s another, deeper story. It’s a story about power. In Deep Background, Harvard Law School professor and Bloomberg View columnist Noah Feldman will bring together a cross-section of expert guests to explore the
    NewsGovernment

  18. democracy-ish

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    democracy-ish is a bold and unfiltered political podcast dedicated to defending democracy and maintaining your sanity in an era where both are under attack. Hosted by outspoken political commentators Danielle Moodie and Wajahat Ali, this podcas
    NewsPolitics

  19. Embedded

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    NPR's home for audio documentaries brings untold stories to light through deeply reported narrative series. We go to hidden corners of the headlines to explore what's been sealed off, undisclosed, or overlooked – and the people at the heart of
    NewsSociety

  20. Gaslit Nation

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    Gaslit Nation provides a deep dive on the news, skipping outrage to deliver analysis, history, context, and sharp insight on global affairs. Hosted by journalist and filmmaker Andrea Chalupa, an expert on authoritarian states who warned America
    NewsPolitics

  21. The Impact

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    In Washington, DC, the story often ends when Congress passes a law. For us, that’s where the story begins. We examine the consequences of what happens when powerful people act — or fail to act. This season, Jillian Weinberger explores the big i
    SocietyCulture

  22. Majority 54

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    A weekly primer for progressives interested in knowing where the party is headed and persuading others to join our majority. Co-hosts Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta draw on their experience winning progressive campaigns in red states to understand
    NewsPolitics

  23. The Mother Jones Podcast

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    Each episode will go deep on a big story you’ll definitely want to hear more about. We’ll share with you our best investigations (think private prisons, electoral skullduggery, Dark Money, and Trump's Russia connections), and informative interv
    News

  24. Pod is a Woman

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    Three veterans of the Obama White House lead an unfiltered conversation each week about politics and popular culture that is as relatable as it is real. Hosts Alejandra Campoverdi, Darienne Page, and Johanna Maska welcome a roster of guests eac
    NewsPolitics

  25. Pod Save the People

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    Organizer and activist DeRay Mckesson explores news, culture, social justice, and politics with analysis from Kaya Henderson, De’Ara Balenger, and Myles Johnson. Then he sits down for deep conversations with experts, influencers, and diverse lo
    NewsPolitics

  26. Reveal

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    Reveal’s investigations will inspire, infuriate and inform you. Host Al Letson and an award-winning team of reporters deliver gripping stories about caregivers, advocates for the unhoused, immigrant families, warehouse workers and formerly inca
    NewsPoliticsTrue Crime

  27. The Nation Podcasts

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    Political talk without the boring parts, featuring the writers, activists and artists who shape the week in news. Hosted by Jon Wiener and presented by The Nation Magazine.
    NewsPolitics

  28. OTHER NEWS & DEEPER DIVES

  29. The Choice

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    Wish you could just talk to the 2020 candidates one-on-one and decide for yourself which one deserves your vote? Join the New York Times editorial board at the table with the candidates as you've never heard them. Listen as each Democratic cont
    NewsPolitics

  30. Shadow Kingdom

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    Roberto Calvi, a man guarding a dangerous secret about the Vatican Bank’s criminal activities, sends a threatening letter to the Pope. A week later on June 17th, 1982 he’s found dead hanging from a bridge in London. British police call it suici
    True CrimeHistory

  31. Deep Democracy

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    Forget about getting mad or getting even, this is a political show about how we are moving forward. Movement building pros Gina Christo and Wilnelia Rivera helped get Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-7) elected and know how deep democracy work
    NewsGovernment

  32. The Audio Long Read

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    The Audio Long Read podcast is a selection of the Guardian’s long reads, giving you the opportunity to get on with your day while listening to some of the finest longform journalism the Guardian has to offer, including in-depth writing from aro
    SocietyCulture

  33. Know Your Enemy

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    A leftist's guide to the conservative movement, one podcast episode at a time, with co-hosts Matthew Sitman and Sam Adler-Bell.
    NewsPolitics

  34. Missing America

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    Missing America is the story of how the United States, under Trump, has abdicated its role as an example for the world. Host and former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Obama, Ben Rhodes speaks to inspiring leaders and activists wh
    NewsPolitics

  35. Our Americana

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    Our Americana is a podcast that explores unique small towns across America and examines the stories that impact, cultivate, and challenge community.New episodes coming in August 2023.
    SocietyCulture

  36. Pod Save America

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    Pod Save America is a no-bullshit conversation about politics hosted by former Obama aides Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer, and Tommy Vietor. It cuts through the noise to break down the week’s news and helps people figure out what matters
    NewsPolitics

  37. To See Each Other

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    Where we explore how people are fighting for the future of rural America and how writing it off hurts us all.Hosted by George Goehl, To See Each Other complicates the narrative about rural and small town Americans in our most misunderstood, and
    SocietyCulture

  38. Threshold

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    Threshold is a Peabody Award-winning documentary podcast about our place in the natural world. Each season, we take listeners on a journey into the heart of a complex environmental story, asking how we got here and where we might be headed.In
    SocietyCulture

  39. The Wilderness

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    If you’re reading this, chances are you’re not an undecided voter. But if you don’t want Donald Trump to become president again, between now and November you’ll need to convince as many as you can to cast their ballot for Joe Biden. With the
    NewsPolitics

  40. Escalation

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    The War in Ukraine has already claimed tens of thousands of lives and left entire cities in ruins. It’s a human tragedy on an unimaginable scale. But beyond the death toll and destruction, the conflict represents something even larger: a flashp
    NewsPolitics

  41. Campus Files

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    College holds a mythic place in American culture—hailed as the best four years of your life and revered as a beacon of integrity and excellence. But behind the polished campus tours and glossy brochures lies a far more complicated reality. Each
    SocietyCulture

  42. The Axe Files with David Axelrod

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    David Axelrod, the founder and director of the University of Chicago Institute of Politics, and CNN bring you The Axe Files, a series of revealing interviews with key figures in the political world. Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some
    News

  43. Undone

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    When big news happens, the world tunes in and then moves on. But often the stories we thought were over haven’t really ended; they were the beginning of something else. Undone is a new show from Gimlet Media that digs up the surprising things t
    Personal JournalsNews

  44. Come Through with Rebecca Carroll

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    Come Through with Rebecca Carroll is a podcast that explores culture, race and identity against the backdrop of the 2020 election. The series will provide listeners with 15 essential conversations they can take with them during this pivotal tim
    SocietyCultureNews

  45. Generation Green New Deal

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    A new generation has pushed the climate crisis to the center of American politics. Generation Green New Deal tells the story of this youth movement: who they are, what they’ve accomplished so far, and where they go from here. Hosted by filmmake
    GovernmentNews

  46. Rough Translation

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    How are the things we're talking about being talked about somewhere else in the world? Gregory Warner tells stories that follow familiar conversations into unfamiliar territory. At a time when the world seems small but it's as hard as ever to e
    NewsScience

  47. Slow Burn

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    Slow Burn illuminates America’s most consequential moments, making sense of the past to better understand the present. Through archival tape and first-person interviews, the series uncovers the surprising events and little-known characters lurk
    HistorySociety

  48. System Check with Melissa Harris-Perry and Dorian Warren

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    Diagnosing and repairing a malfunctioning democracy, with hosts Melissa Harris-Perry and Dorian Warren.
    NewsSocietyCulture

  49. Past Due with Ana Marie Cox and Open Mike Eagle

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    Ana Marie Cox and Open Mike Eagle explore what it takes to survive as a creative today. From juggling side gigs to redefining success, we dive into the real stories behind making a living when one job just isn’t enough
    SocietyCulture

  50. The Take

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    The Take is a daily interview-driven international news podcast hosted by award-winning journalist Malika Bilal. Each episode focuses on conversations with journalists and people directly impacted by the news of the day, offering our listeners
    NewsPolitics

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