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    Each week we choose a theme. Then anything can happen. This American Life is true stories that unfold like little movies for radio. Personal stories with funny moments, big feelings, and surprising plot twists. Newsy stories that try to capture what it’s like to be alive right now. It’s the most popular weekly podcast in the world, and winner of the first ever Pulitzer Prize for a radio show or podcast. Hosted by Ira Glass and produced in collaboration with WBEZ Chicago. ...More
    SocietyCultureArts

    This American Life

    New York Times
    294 Ratings

    Megaphone

    255

    The day’s top stories from BBC News, including the latest from Gaza, on US politics and about the Ukraine conflict. Delivered twice a day on weekdays, daily at weekends. ...More
    NewsPolitics

    BBC

    BBC
    120 Ratings

    BBC

    5152

    The Rabbits have finally returned!After years in the wilderness, a mysterious, unexplained absence and the world seemingly going to s#%t - Adam, Benson & Sam are back to bring you the silliest stories, the funniest features and the naughtiest nonsense. EXTERNAL LINKS: Come join the discussion on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/killerrabbitpod Get your ‘Tweet’ on right here: www.twitter.com/killerrabbitpod And for more exclusive content, visit our Instagram page here: www.instagram.com/killerrabbitpod Or...If you’d rather not look at our ugly mugs but still want to join in, you can e-mail us at: [email protected] ...More
    ComedyNewsArts

    Killer Rabbit Productions

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    92 Ratings

    Buzzsprout

    72

    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 and Sabrina Tavernise. Twenty minutes a day, five days a week, ready by 6 a.m. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Listen to this podcast in New York Times Audio, our new iOS app for news subscribers. Download now at nytimes.com/audioapp ...More
    NewsPolitics

    The New York Times

    New York Times
    179 Ratings

    Simplecast

    2445

    Wanna see a trick? Give us any topic and we can tie it back to the economy. At Planet Money, we explore the forces that shape our lives and bring you along for the ride. Don't just understand the economy – understand the world.Wanna go deeper? Subscribe to Planet Money+ and get sponsor-free episodes of Planet Money, The Indicator, and Planet Money Summer School. Plus access to bonus content. It's a new way to support the show you love. Learn more at plus.npr.org/planetmoney ...More
    BusinessNewsBusiness News

    NPR

    NPR
    173 Ratings

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    1093

    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 something different. The NewsWorthy is packed with politics, tech, business and entertainment from a variety of sources -- brought together in one, convenient place (and with a fun twist). Join the thousands of people already listening each weekday! ...More
    NewsSocietyCulture

    Erica Mandy

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    87 Ratings

    Libsyn

    2187

    A show about politics with No Agenda, by Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak ...More
    NewsPoliticsComedy

    Adam Curry

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    84 Ratings

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    866

    The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan. ...More
    ComedyTechnologySports

    Joe Rogan

    Spotify
    584 Ratings

    Megaphone

    2418

    Daily news for the podcast and on-demand audio industry - from Apple Podcasts to Spotify, YouTube Music to Joe Rogan. Podnews also covers the latest jobs and events and trending shows in a short update every weekday. [email protected] - visit https://podnews.net to get our free newsletter. ...More
    NewsTechnologyBusiness

    Podnews LLC

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    56 Ratings

    Podnews

    1901

    American history, one story at a time. Every episode tells the story of the people and the events that matter in America's past. As history is learned, it becomes apparent that hindsight isn't always 20/20; context matters. Listen to the American History podcast that never removes the story from History! ...More
    SocietyCultureHistory

    Andrew Gehrt

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    49 Ratings

    Libsyn

    53

    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 A Martinez. Also available on Saturdays at 9 a.m. ET, with Ayesha Rascoe and Scott Simon. On Sundays, hear a longer exploration behind the headlines with Ayesha Rascoe on "The Sunday Story," available by 8 a.m. ET. Subscribe and listen, then support your local NPR station at donate.npr.org.Support NPR's reporting by subscribing to Up First+ and unlock sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org/upfirst ...More
    NewsPolitics

    NPR

    NPR
    56 Ratings

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    2647

    NPR's weekly news quiz hosted by Peter Sagal. Have a laugh and test your knowledge with today's funniest comedians and a celebrity guest.Hate free content? Try a subscription to Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!+. Your subscription supports public radio and unlocks fun bonus episodes along with sponsor-free listening. Learn more at https://plus.npr.org/waitwait ...More
    ComedyOther Games

    NPR

    NPR
    49 Ratings

    -

    517

    "From the Middle" is a podcast hosted by Dillon Hubbell, Kendall Eilola, and Kory Hubbell. They're middle-class guys, living in the middle of America, in the middle chapters of their lives, with a point of view that's somewhere in the middle. FtM is a comedy, entertainment, and culture podcast with new episodes released every Wednesday! Want to reach out to the guys? E-mail [email protected], they’d love to hear from you! ...More
    SocietyCultureComedy

    From the Middle

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    33 Ratings

    Spreaker

    299

    Each week on Bananas, Kurt Braunohler and Scotty Landes discuss the strange, fascinating and just plain bananas news from around the world. The headlines and weird news are lighthearted, unexpected and always fun. Like the time the delivery robot ran through a crime scene or the lady who took in a stray cat only to find out it was a mountain lion. Or the time Kurt and Scotty drove a butt across the country.Check your local listings because this feel-good comedy podcast often goes on the road for live shows and may be in a city near you. Fun fact: We also hear the banana boys are a favorite amongst listeners while at the dentist, getting surgery and even giving birth! Bananas is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including true crime, comedic interviews and news, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, I Said No Gifts! and more. ...More
    Comedy

    iHeartPodcasts

    Exactly Right
    29 Ratings

    Omny Studio

    508

    Where Nerd culture and society intersect. Weekly news and interview shows to help keep you well informed ...More
    SocietyCultureNews

    The Nerd Cantina

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    25 Ratings

    Podbean

    312

    Here at DTN, We DEBATE The News! We Have Live Audience of Thousands of People That Presents Their Interpretation On Today's Local, National, & World News Topics. Spirited & Informed Discussions Are The Required. Our Co-Hosts Jonathan Bing and Daphyne Christine Engages The Audience and Sharpen Their Minds with Intellectual Combat! We Record The Podcast Live Weeknights On The Chatter Social App: M-F 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM EST / 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM PST ...More
    ComedyNews

    Jonathan Bing, Daphyne Christine, & Jerry Malcolm

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    23 Ratings

    Captivate

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    160

    The Peabody Award-winning On the Media podcast is your guide to examining how the media sausage is made. Hosts Brooke Gladstone and Micah Loewinger examine threats to free speech and government transparency, cast a skeptical eye on media coverage of the week’s big stories and unravel hidden political narratives in everything we read, watch and hear. ...More
    NewsHistoryScience

    WNYC Studios

    WNYC Studios
    34 Ratings

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    927

    The most important stories about money, business and power. Hosted by Kate Linebaugh and Ryan Knutson, with Jessica Mendoza. The Journal is a co-production of Spotify and The Wall Street Journal.Get show merch here: https://wsjshop.com/collections/clothing ...More
    NewsBusiness News

    The Wall Street Journal

    Wall Street Journal
    25 Ratings

    Megaphone

    1428

    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. ...More
    NewsPoliticsNational

    Vox

    Vox
    38 Ratings

    Megaphone

    1778

    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, the show features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries.Subscribe to Fresh Air Plus! You'll enjoy bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening - all while you support NPR's mission. Learn more at plus.npr.org/freshairAnd subscribe to our weekly newsletter, Fresh Air Weekly, to get interview highlights, staff recommendations, gems from the archive, and the week's interviews and reviews all in one place. Sign up at www.whyy.org/freshair ...More
    ArtsBooksSociety

    NPR

    NPR
    33 Ratings

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    2477

    Join VeggieTales and What's in the Bible? creator Phil Vischer and co-host Skye Jethani (author, speaker, pastor) for a fast-paced and often funny conversation about pop culture, media, theology, and the fun, fun, fun of living a thoughtful Christian life in an increasingly post-Christian culture. ...More
    ReligionSpiritualitySociety

    Phil Vischer

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    21 Ratings

    Libsyn

    723

    Dueling Decades is the totally awesome adult retro game show you've been looking for! Listen as the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s square off and do battle! Because it's your history, we just fight for it!The rules of our game are simple! A coin flip shall decide who picks first, out of the 5 dueling decades categories (Movies, TV, Music, News, & Hot Products).The judge’s ruling will determine who wins each round, allowing the victor to choose the next available category.The first 3 rounds are worth 1 point each. With rounds 4 and 5, worth 2 points apiece. The winning decade shall be decided by the highest overall score after all 5 rounds. ...More
    HistorySocietyCulture

    Dueling Decades

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    19 Ratings

    Captivate

    237

    Probably Britain's Greatest Star Wars Podcast! Join Matt Hudson and Luke Bligh each week for in-depth Star Wars discussion, interviews, opinion, and banter as well as spicy listener contributions and galactic-themed games. For everything Sessions, head to starwarssessions.co.uk. Support the show via Patreon at patreon.com/starwarssessions from as little as $2 a month! Find Star Wars Sessions on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Contact us at [email protected] Intro background music by Kfir Ochaion - remixed by Star Wars Sessions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ...More
    TvFilmFiction

    Star Wars Sessions

    Acast
    19 Ratings

    Acast

    428

    Actor/Director Michael Rapaport shares his strong, funny & offensive points of view on life, sports, music, film & everything in between on the I AM RAPAPORT: STEREO PODCAST. ...More
    SportsBasketballFootball

    iHeartPodcasts

    iHeartRadio
    24 Ratings

    Omny Studio

    1005

    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 incarcerated people, fighting to hold the powerful accountable. The New Yorker described Reveal as “a knockout … a pleasure to listen to, even as we seethe.” A winner of multiple Peabody, duPont, Emmy and Murrow awards, Reveal is produced by the nation’s first investigative journalism nonprofit, The Center for Investigative Reporting, and PRX. From unearthing exploitative working conditions to exposing the nation’s racial disparities, there’s always more to the story. Learn more at revealnews.org/learn. ...More
    NewsPoliticsTrue Crime

    The Center for Investigative Reporting and PRX

    PRX
    23 Ratings

    PRX

    580

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