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Women in the Skilled Trades Face New Hurdles

01 Feb 2026
25m
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The podcast explores the role of women in the skilled trades, particularly in light of President Trump's policies and their potential impact on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. NPR's Andrea Hsu shares insights from a tradeswomen conference and interviews with female apprentices, such as Kaylee Jensen...

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More Epstein Files Released; Government Shutdown; New Winter Storm

31 Jan 2026
15m
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The podcast covers the release of Jeffrey Epstein files, a government shutdown, and a winter storm. The Justice Department released three million pages of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, but about half of the six million files will not be released because they contain child pornography. The government shutdown is due...

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Senate Funding Deal, Border Czar Homan In Minnesota, Georgia Election Ballots Seized

30 Jan 2026
13m
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The podcast covers several pressing issues, starting with a potential government shutdown averted by a deal to fund most agencies, excluding Homeland Security, while negotiations continue on immigration restrictions. The discussion highlights Democrats' demands for policy changes within the Department of Homeland Secur...

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Senate Funding Vote, ICE Family Detention Protest, Fed Holds Interest Rates

29 Jan 2026
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The podcast covers three main news stories: a potential government shutdown over immigration agent reforms, a protest at an ICE family detention center in Texas, and the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady. Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, are threatening to block a funding package for the D...

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Trump's Economic Message, DC Helicopter Crash Report, New Nuclear Regulations

28 Jan 2026
13m
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The podcast "Up First" leads with President Trump's recent actions and their impact on voter concerns, particularly regarding the economy. Despite Trump's efforts to showcase a strong economy, data suggests otherwise, with inflation remaining high and the job market slowing. The discussion also covers Trump's approach ...

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Bovino Out Of Minnesota, Trump Refocusing On Economy, Social Media On Trial

27 Jan 2026
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The podcast addresses the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota, marked by the removal of Border Patrol official Greg Bovino and outrage over two fatal shootings by ICE agents. It highlights Trump's visit to Iowa aimed at shifting focus to the economy amid growing criticism from Republicans regardin...

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Minnesota ICE Shooting Aftermath, Senate DHS Funding Vote, Icy Weather

26 Jan 2026
12m
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The podcast addresses two major news stories: a second fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by federal agents in Minneapolis and a massive winter storm impacting the Southern and Northeastern United States. The Minneapolis shooting has ignited protests and spurred Senate Democrats to threaten blocking funding for the Depar...

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Challenger at 40: Lessons from a tragedy

25 Jan 2026
56m
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The podcast revisits the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster 40 years later, focusing on the last-minute efforts to halt the launch due to concerns about unusually cold temperatures affecting the booster rocket O-rings. Retired NPR correspondent Howard Berkes, who investigated the launch decision in 1986, provides insigh...

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U.S. Preparing for Winter Storm; Trump's Use of Military; U.S Consumer Spending

24 Jan 2026
16m
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The podcast focuses on a major winter storm impacting over half of the U.S. population, with widespread school closures, power outages, and dangerous road conditions expected. NPR's Frank Morris reports from Tulsa, Oklahoma, highlighting residents stocking up on supplies and preparing to hunker down. The conversation a...

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Minnesota Protests, Zelenskyy Slams Europe In Davos, Winter Storm Approaches

23 Jan 2026
12m
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The podcast covers multiple pressing issues, starting with the backlash against an aggressive immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities, including a general strike and arrests of protesters. It then shifts to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's critique of Europe at the World Economic Forum, urging European leader...

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Rahm Emanuel on 2026 Midterms and Politics in the Trump Era

22 Jan 2026
53m
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Rahm Emanuel, former mayor of Chicago and ambassador to Japan, discusses the fracturing of the US-led global order, citing Mark Carney's critique of the US's naked power grab and China's export of economic dysfunction. Emanuel argues that the US's departure from established international systems damages trust and creat...

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Greenland Emergency Summit, New World Order, SCOTUS Justices Hear Fed Case

22 Jan 2026
14m
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President Trump's interactions with NATO and Canada at the World Economic Forum in Davos are the focus, highlighting tensions and potential realignments in international relations. Trump's announcement of a framework deal with NATO on Greenland, including possible U.S. sovereignty over small territories for military ba...

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Trump's Speech In Davos, DOJ Subpoenas For Minnesota, SCOTUS Federal Reserve Case

21 Jan 2026
13m
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The podcast addresses President Trump's actions at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where his focus on Greenland and tariff threats overshadowed discussions on economic affordability. It also covers the Justice Department's subpoenas issued to Minnesota officials, alleging obstruction of immigration enforcement, whic...

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Michigan's Governor Fears Interference in this Fall's Elections

20 Jan 2026
27m
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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer discusses key issues impacting Michigan and the Democratic Party's future. She expresses concern over potential abuses of power within the U.S. Department of Justice and emphasizes the importance of integrity in leadership. Whitmer critiques the president's tariff policies, citing con...

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Trump's World Stage, El Paso Detention Deaths, Indiana College Football Champions

20 Jan 2026
14m
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The podcast covers President Trump's upcoming visit to the World Economic Forum in Davos, including potential tariff threats related to acquiring Greenland and the unveiling of the Board of Peace to oversee reconstruction in Gaza. NPR White House correspondent Daniel Kurtzleben provides insights into Trump's communicat...

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Troops Stand By For Minnesota, Greenland NATO Tensions, Gaza Peace Board

19 Jan 2026
12m
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The podcast addresses escalating tensions between the U.S. and its allies. It covers the deployment of active-duty troops to Minnesota amid protests against immigration agents, along with the DOJ's investigation into state officials opposing ICE's tactics. The report also examines President Trump's pursuit of Greenland...

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Defending the Disabled

18 Jan 2026
28m
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The intersection of disability rights and the criminal justice system is explored, highlighting the overrepresentation of individuals with cognitive disabilities as both perpetrators and victims of crime. It argues that cognitive impairments often go unrecognized, leading to a cycle of poverty, crime, and incarceration...

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DOJ Targets Minnesota Officials; Harsh Ukraine Winter; AI Harmful In Child Education

17 Jan 2026
14m
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The podcast delivers current affairs, opening with the Justice Department's investigation into Minnesota officials and escalating tensions due to anti-immigration rallies. It details the heavy presence of federal immigration officers in Minneapolis, the restrictions placed on them by a federal judge, and the potential ...

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Trump and Minnesota, Venezuela's Opposition, Trump's Healthcare Plan

16 Jan 2026
12m
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The podcast delivers current affairs updates, focusing on two major stories: escalating tensions in Minnesota due to federal agent activity and the political landscape in Venezuela following U.S. intervention. In Minnesota, the surge of federal immigration officers has sparked community resistance, countered by aggress...

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FBI Search Journalist's Home, U.S. Greenland Talks, Mental Health Funding

15 Jan 2026
12m
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The podcast covers three main news stories: an FBI search of a Washington Post reporter's home, the US president's continued interest in acquiring Greenland, and a reversal of funding cuts for mental health and addiction programs. The search of reporter Hannah Natanson's home is framed as a potential threat to press fr...

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