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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 3712 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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This week, one male and one female teenage athlete from every state and US territory will take place in the first-ever ‘Patriot Games,’ an athletic competition tied to America’s 250th birthday celebrations. But the politics of the moment and comparis... more
As firefighters battle blazes around the world, one man is reviving a generations-old wildfire prevention strategy. At this summer camp, grieving kids find support, friendship and fun. We have updates on the internet’s favorite bald eagle couple and ... more
We start with what US intelligence believes could be Russia’s next move and how it could test NATO’s unity. President Donald Trump is weighing in on the GOP’s prospects in the November midterms. The Senate has passed a major bill in honor of the late... more
A key Republican senator says he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general. The July jobs report is out, and it isn’t pretty. A deadly school shooting rocks Thailand. A new defense pact involving Saudi Arabia is taking shape in the Middle... more
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I followed “5 good things” to escape mainstream news for a change. I really resent that you ended that feed and folded “Good Things” into this feed with mainstream news. I’m unfollowing this.
I used to listen to this podcast every morning, but since they have had Kate on the morning podcast, I can’t do it. It’s a news podcast so I can do without the commentary. Also, she’s constantly fumbling over her words. Also, is there a video version of this because she often talks about video content but WE CANT SEE IT!! This is a podcast! Please replace her so I can go back to listening in the morning.
CNN's One Thing episode on whether progressive s criticism of Israel has "Gone Too Far" ...is DISGRACEFUL!🤨 And the entire right-wing-corporate campaign to ignore & deny the internationally recognized FACT that ISRAEL is committing GENOCIDE. is just DISGUSTINGLY IMMORAL. 🤮
This is my favorite news app, it has been for years. Every time Kate Balduan hosts I have to fast forward. She can’t read her scripts without fumbling over her words over and over. She’s so hard to listen to.
I used to enjoy this podcast. Quick snippets of the top stories that I could receive a “briefing, so to speak.” Then changes started. Initially they reduced the number of broadcasts from five to three times per day. That was fine. I thought it would reduce repetition. Then they started using audio from a TV spot in the morning with entertainment style music and frequent “look at this!” comments that leave a listener wanting. Also, can the reporters/producers not listen to earlier broadcasts and ... more
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A fast-paced current-events show that delivers five brief stories each episode, plus recurring human-interest and culture segments. Topics span politics, health, international affairs, technology, and everyday life, with guests ranging from policy experts to celebrities who add cultural context. The format is concise, news-forward, and designed for listeners who want quick, reliable updates with occasional deeper dives via expert segments. Notable strengths include a mix of hard news, analysis, and timely human-interest pieces that keep the roster fresh and relevant to professionals and general audiences alike. A few listeners appear divided by recent format tweaks, but the show consistently attracts high-profile guests and in-depthCNN repo... more
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