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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 625 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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Big changes are coming to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
With Kristi Noem out at the Department of Homeland Security, all eyes are on FEMA to roll out millions of dollars in stalled federal funding for disaster responses. That’s especially... more
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Officials from Washington and Tehran engaged in talks for weeks, trying to avoid war before the U.S. and Israel fired missiles targ... more
President Donald Trump and his administration and allies have sent mixed messages about the war with Iran in the first two weeks of the operation. The Secretary of Defense called it war. Now, the Speaker of the House said thus conflict with Iran is n... more
Two weeks into the war with Iran, the United States has spent more than $10 billion dollars. The conflict has claimed the lives of more than 1,000 Iranians and seven American service members. Those numbers are likely to grow if there are boots on the... more
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One of my favorite podcasts. The “If you can keep it” series has been so informative. Thanks for the work you’re all doing!
I often catch pieces of episodes that I would really like to hear the entire length of but whenever I search within the podcast, I can never find the title. I even used AI to try to find a recent episode and it gave me a title but when I come to the podcast, it is not there!
The exuding negativity towards conservative thought is palpable. I just wish for a centrist podcast. I guess this ain't it. Buh Buh
But you missed it on the NOAA story. The National Weather Service is not NOAA. NWS budgets have long been starved by their parent agency NOAA. NOAA is full of biologists, oceanographers, and bureaucrats - not meteorologists. NWS was understaffed and their funds “administratively taxed” for broader NOAA IT and “workforce services”. Ask for the stats, NWS staffing has been at dangerous lows since 2021 and NOAA largely starved NWS. Again, I beg you to ask the question and not blame Trump. The blam... more
1A used to be much better and quite good. Then...
On the Friday week in review show, they replaced the male host, and made the panel predominantly female.
It is worse. And more narrowly focused.
Way to be inclusive. No hostile intentions?
Toxic!!
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The content focuses on current events, political issues, and social justice, often exploring the intersection of these topics with communities deeply affected by ongoing policies. Key discussions include immigration enforcement, national security, and the impact of technology on democracy, with an emphasis on diverse voices and expert opinions. This podcast is distinguished by its commitment to unpacking complex narratives, facilitating a discourse that promotes understanding among listeners from varied backgrounds and perspectives.
Listenership is likely drawn to its in-depth analysis and coverage of pressing societal and political issues, fostering a sense of community around socially relevant topics. The integration of call-ins and audi... more
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