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Tremendous news show
Short and sweet just how I like most of my podcasts. Great job. Keep it coming
Ads from Philip Morris -- seriously? I generally like this show but this is a huge turn off.
Love The Headlines. BUT, why do I have to hear a drum machine thumping out a base line behind (barely) Tracy’s reporting? On Monday, July 13 this started at 5m 18s (5:18) into the episode and played until 6:02, with similar instances at 6:52-7:10 and 7:58-9:21.
And it occurs in every other episode.
With no disrespect to the composer intended, as it is not the sound itself, but rather its placement within a newscast, what is the purpose? Is it intended to indicate what I should be “feeling?” I... more
Love The Headlines and the format—but please label the Fri tape ‘Friday’ when you attach the credits so it doesn’t end up on Thursday. Double take on ‘it is Thursday right?’ follows the wait for a Friday news quiz. Thank you
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A concise, fast-paced daily briefing that blends top national and international headlines with on-the-ground reporting, policy context, and human-interest angles. It frequently covers politics, immigration, technology, public health, and global affairs, often pairing quick analysis with immersive reporting from correspondents around the world. Notable strengths include clear, concise delivery, on-location perspectives, and a regular quiz segment that engages listeners; occasional sponsor messaging is interwoven with the news flow. The show tends to attract listeners who want a reliable morning update with both policy depth and real-world storytelling, making it useful for professionals who need a broad, well-sourced snapshot to inform decis... more
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