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Biden Warns Israel, Democrats Save Speaker Johnson, House Anti-Semitism Hearing

09 May 2024
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This podcast episode explores various topics including President Biden's message to Israel regarding the war in Gaza, the potential impact of Biden's comments on ceasefire talks, the failed motion to remove Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Republican lawmakers questioning school districts over allegations of antisemi...

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Israel-Rafah Latest, Stormy Daniels Testifies, TikTok Sues U.S.

08 May 2024
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This podcast episode discusses the Biden administration's legal review of Israel's conduct in the Gaza war, which has led to the pause of a shipment of bombs to Israel. Other countries are also conducting legal reviews amid concerns of alleged war crimes. The worsening humanitarian situation in Rafah, with Israeli warp...

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The Gaza Ceasefire That Wasn't, Putin's Fifth Inauguration, House Speaker Vote?

07 May 2024
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This podcast episode explores the unfolding events in Rafah, where a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hamas seemed possible but an agreement was hindered by discrepancies in the terms proposed. The section also discusses the conflict in Rafah, with Israeli airstrikes causing casualties and sealing off the main cr...

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Gaza Ceasefire Talks Stall, Xi In Europe, Boeing Starliner Launch

06 May 2024
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This podcast episode covers various topics including the ongoing military actions in Rafah by Israel, concerns over press freedom in Israel, China's president Xi Jinping's visit to Europe, the EU's concerns about China's market distorting practices, NASA's commercial crew program, and the issues faced by Boeing regardi...

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The Sunday Story: Breaking a Prison's Code of Silence

05 May 2024
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This podcast episode delves into the world of police discipline and the internal affairs system, revealing that its purpose is risk management rather than accountability. It focuses on the deaths of two whistleblowers, Correctional Officer Valentino Rodriguez and Sergeant Kevin Steele, at New Folsom Prison, raising con...

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Trump Hush Money Trial, Google Monopoly Case, Mammogram Recommendations

04 May 2024
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics, including the trials against Google for being an illegal monopoly, the importance of breast cancer screening through mammograms, and the recommendations for menopause hormone therapy. It also mentions upcoming stories about correctional officers turned whistleblowers and c...

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Biden Speaks On Protests, Google's Antitrust Trial, Russian Neighbor's Protests

03 May 2024
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This podcast episode explores the topics of free speech and the rule of law, the ongoing antitrust lawsuit against Google, the controversial foreign agents law in Georgia, and the government's determination to proceed with the law despite public pressure. It highlights the contrasting strategies of Republicans and Demo...

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Arizona Abortion Law Repeal, Police Tactics On Campus, Trump On The Trail

02 May 2024
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This podcast episode discusses various topics including the repeal of an abortion law from the Civil War in Arizona, ongoing efforts to ensure reproductive rights in the state, changes in police tactics towards protesters, and former President Donald Trump's campaign activities. It highlights the schism within the Repu...

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Mass Arrests at Columbia, Blinken's Mideast Visit, Florida's New Abortion Law

01 May 2024
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This podcast episode delves into several topics, including protests at Columbia University and City Collage of New York, ongoing protests in support of Palestinians, threats by some members of the Israeli cabinet, recently introduced abortion access restrictions in Florida, and an overview of Amendment 4. It highlights...

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Columbia Standoff, Charlotte Shooting, Ukraine Awaits Aid

30 Apr 2024
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This podcast episode discusses student protests at Columbia University, where students are demanding that the university divest from companies operating in Israel. Despite the risk of arrest, suspension, and police force, students have occupied buildings on campus and are determined to continue their protest. The episo...

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Mideast Latest, Campus Protests, Spain's Prime Minister

29 Apr 2024
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This podcast episode explores various ongoing conflicts and political developments, including the possibility of the International Criminal Court issuing arrest warrants against Israeli and Hamas leaders, ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release deal, protests against the conflict at universities in the...

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The Sunday Story: Startups want to cool Earth by reflecting sunlight

28 Apr 2024
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This podcast episode explores the controversial topic of solar geoengineering as a potential solution to global warming. It introduces Andrew Song and Luke Eisman, who believe that releasing sulfur dioxide gas into the stratosphere can reflect sunlight and cool the planet. The episode discusses the growing interest and...

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Student Protests Continue, The Week In Trump Trials, UNRWA Report

27 Apr 2024
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This podcast episode covers multiple topics, including the ongoing protests at Columbia University and other campuses across the country, the Supreme Court's consideration of former President Trump's immunity from criminal prosecution, the ongoing criminal trial of Trump in New York, and the findings of an independent ...

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Campus Tensions Rise, SCOTUS Trump Immunity, Weinstein's Conviction Tossed

26 Apr 2024
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This podcast episode covers various topics including ongoing student protests at Columbia University and other campuses across the US, the question of blanket immunity for presidents in the context of the January 6th case, the potential implications of the Supreme Court ruling on the Trump indictment, and the overturni...

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Arizona Fake Electors, Trump Immunity Arguments, Steve's In China

25 Apr 2024
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This podcast episode discusses a range of topics including the indictment of 18 allies of former President Donald Trump for conspiring to keep him in office, the Supreme Court case regarding Trump's argument for presidential immunity, the state of relations between China and the United States, and China's prioritizatio...

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First Trump Trial Witness, Tesla's Tough Spot, Nassar Victims' Settlement

24 Apr 2024
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics including the ongoing trial against former President Trump and the potential violation of a gag order, the challenges facing Tesla and the electric vehicle industry, Elon Musk's outlook for Tesla, the $140 million settlement for victims of Larry Nassar, and the progress mad...

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Campus Protests Spread, UK Asylum Law, Starbucks at SCOTUS

23 Apr 2024
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This podcast episode discusses various controversial topics, including the ongoing protests against the war in Gaza on college campuses in the United States, the UK's plan to outsource its refugee system to Rwanda, the UK government's plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, and the case of Starbucks v. National Labor ...

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Trump Opening Arguments, TikTok Bill, SCOTUS Homelessness

22 Apr 2024
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This podcast episode explores various legal and social issues, including the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump, the concerns surrounding the social media app TikTok, and the Supreme Court case regarding the punishment of homeless people for sleeping outside. The discussions delve into topics such as hush ...

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The Sunday Story: Off The Mark, an NPR investigation into America's historical markers

21 Apr 2024
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This podcast episode explores the significance and complexities of historical markers in the United States. The investigation uncovers a fractured and often biased telling of history, with offensive lies and errors. It highlights the power of historical markers to shape public understanding and the challenges in changi...

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Congress Votes On Aid, Auto Workers Vote On Unionizing, New Melatonin Guidelines

20 Apr 2024
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This podcast episode discusses various topics such as the potential removal of Speaker Mike Johnson from office, the union victory at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and the new guidelines for companies that make melatonin. It highlights the political maneuvering within the Republican-led House of Repre...

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