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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 65 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Daily NewsNews | |||

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I appreciate this podcast because I can quickly get updates on top stories.
Whatever the WH tells them.
I appreciate the thoughtful approach in such a small amount of time. That’s real work! Thanks.
It would be 5 stars for the sense that most of the stories and commentary tends to have a left-leaning bias as an undercurrent.
Just updated my review (Dec 6) and sadly, I had decided to unsubscribed as the news reporting and commentary from host is so biased and therefore unfair and deceptive.
Not sure it will bother you-but you’ve lost a central/right listener who used to very much admire the intelligence of the editorials but sadly that’s all gone.
If you are very left leaning and despise... more
I really appreciated your news updates and left-biased perspective. It’s a shame you all are paywalling… I will no longer be participating.
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Focused on delivering quick and concise news updates, the content revolves around the ever-evolving world of current events, political developments, and significant occurrences both domestically and internationally. Each episode summarizes breaking stories, offering a rapid-fire account of news that covers various topics such as politics, international relations, and economic developments, keeping listeners informed about pressing issues in real-time. Notably, the unique approach of providing hourly updates allows listeners to stay closely connected to the news cycle, making it ideal for busy professionals seeking to remain updated without extensive time commitments.
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