Best DC LIBRARY Podcasts (2025)

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BOOM! Studios Digital Titles Pulled From Libraries, Thor Gets new Status Quo, DC GO! Announces Six Titles | Comic Book Club News For May 22, 2025 4:29

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Digital copies of BOOM! Studios titles are being pulled from some libraries. Thor gets new status quo. DC GO! announces six new titles. SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Ou…

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What’s in President Trump’s Tax Bill as it Heads to the Senate 14:11

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P.M. Edition for May 22. The House passed President Trump’s sprawling tax-and-spending bill, after some last-minute changes this morning united Republican holdouts. WSJ tax policy reporter Richard Rubin talks about what made it into the bill, and what happens next. Plus, the Trump administration has blocked Harvard’s ability to enroll foreign stude…

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D.C. Shooting Kills 2 at Jewish Museum, and House Passes Trump's 'Beautiful' Bill 9:43

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Plus, breakfast cereals are getting less healthy. On Today’s Episode: 2 Israeli Embassy Aides Are Fatally Shot Outside Event in Washington, by Maggie Haberman, Glenn Thrush and Chris Cameron Trump Lectures South African President in Televised Oval Office Confrontation, by Erica L. Green and Zolan Kanno-Youngs House G.O.P. Presses Ahead on Tax and S…

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Two Israeli Embassy Staffers Shot Dead in Washington D.C. 12:01

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A.M. Edition for May 22. A man shouting “Free Palestine” fired shots near a Jewish museum in the U.S. capital, with President Donald Trump suggesting the killings were driven by antisemitism. Plus, WSJ’s Quentin Webb says it's a new, golden era for crypto as Bitcoin jumps to a fresh, record high. And Oasis fans look set to outspend Swifties as the …

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Boycott Over Diversity Dents Target’s Sales 13:34

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P.M. Edition for May 21. In its first quarter earnings reported today, Target’s sales declined more than analysts expected and the company lowered its outlook for fiscal 2025. WSJ reporter Sarah Nassauer discusses the challenges facing Target’s business. Plus, a meeting between President Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa grew tense …

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Book Club for Kids Goes to the City of Stem LA Maker Faire 6:43

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What's your favorite book? A Series of Unfortunate Events Book 7 -Lemony Snicket Percy Jackson and the Olympians - Rick Riordan Angry Aztecs (Horrible Histories) - Terry Deary Anne of Green Gables - L.M. Montgomery Invisible Inkling - Emily Jenkins Cat Kid Comic Club - Dav Pilkey Aru Sha - Roshani Chokshi Frizzy - Claribel Ortega…

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Why A Surge in Bond Yields Matters to Trump, Investors and You 13:41

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A.M. Edition for May 21. House GOP leaders and Republicans from high-tax states appear to be nearing an agreement on state and local tax deductions, as President Trump’s giant tax and spending deal inches toward a vote. Plus, WSJ columnist Jon Sindreu unpacks why recent volatility in the treasury market matters to more than just bond investors. And…

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DC Comics August 2025 Solicits Highlights | Comic Book Club News For May 21, 2025 3:05

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We're taking a look through the highlights from DC Comics August 2025 solicits, including Absolute Universe, the Summer of Superman, and more. SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands …

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Trump’s Loyalty Test, and a Chaotic Deportation Hearing 10:18

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Plus, “Norm!” On Today’s Episode: Trump Squeezes His Party on Domestic Policy Bill as G.O.P. Hunts for Votes, by Catie Edmondson, Maya C. Miller and Robert Jimison Judge Orders U.S. to Keep Custody of Migrants Amid Claims They Were Sent to South Sudan, by Hamed Aleaziz, Alan Feuer and Mattathias Schwartz Noem Incorrectly Defines Habeas Corpus as th…

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Google Adds AI to Its Search, Taking Aim at Chatbot Challengers 14:15

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P.M. Edition for May 20. Google is adding an AI chatbot feature to its iconic search page, allowing it to more closely rival competitors like ChatGPT. WSJ reporter Katherine Blunt discusses Google’s parent, Alphabet, plans to bet even bigger on artificial intelligence. Plus, despite the fear of an immigration crackdown from the Trump administration…

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Ice Cream Man Team Takes On Superman, Spider-Gwen Gets New Continuity, Red Sonja Goes Ultimate | Comic Book Club News For May 20, 2025 4:32

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Ice Cream Man team takes on Superman. Spider-Gwen gets a new continuity. Red Sonja gets a reboot. SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priv…

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Trump Backs Down on Russia, and Representative Is Charged After ICE Clash 8:25

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Plus, how to stop doomscrolling? On Today’s Episode: Trump Backs Off His Demand That Russia Declare a Cease-Fire in Ukraine, by Erica L. Green and Anton Troianovski Israel Wavers as Far Right and Military Disagree on Gaza Strategy, by Patrick Kingsley Rep. McIver Charged With Assault Over Clash Outside Newark ICE Center, by Luis Ferré-Sadurní Supre…

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Big, Beautiful Bill Nears Tense House Vote 14:21

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A.M. Edition for May 20. Republican leaders plan to meet with President Trump Tuesday morning in order to shore up support for their tax bill, ahead of a potential House vote on Wednesday. Plus, an administration u-turn means construction of a massive wind farm in New York is back on. And WSJ reporter Te-Ping Chen explains how some companies in the…

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House Republicans Face Difficult Trade-Offs to Pass Tax Bill 13:12

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P.M. Edition for May 19. To meet their self-imposed deadline of Memorial Day, House Republicans are facing a tug of war over spending cuts. Siobhan Hughes, who covers Congress for WSJ, discusses the major points of contention and where the bill goes from here. Plus, President Trump wants the U.S. to be a manufacturing powerhouse, even though hundre…

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Biden Diagnosed With Aggressive Prostate Cancer 13:49

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A.M. Edition for May 19. Former President Joe Biden and his family are reviewing treatment options with his doctors, as representatives say the disease has spread to his bones. Plus, Israel says it will start allowing aid into Gaza for the first time in months, as the Israeli military expands its ground operation in the enclave. And Journal foreign…

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Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis, and Why Ukraine is Seeing a Surge of Violence 9:42

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Plus, one school district’s big A.I. experiment. On Today’s Episode: Biden Is Diagnosed With an Aggressive Form of Prostate Cancer, by Tyler Pager and Gina Kolata As Trump Prepares to Speak With Putin, Here’s Where Ukraine Cease-Fire Talks Stand, by Anton Troianovski, Andrew E. Kramer, Marc Santora and Paul Sonne Russia Beefs Up Bases Near Finland’…

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Eisner Nominations Announced, AfterShock Comics Returns From Bankruptcy, Diamond Officially Bought | Comic Book Club News For May 19, 2025 5:10

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The 2025 Eisner nominations have been announced. AfterShock Comics returns from bankruptcy. Diamond has been officially bought. SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-O…

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Boycotting Target, Part 1: How It Doubled Down on DEI, Then Backed Off 24:22

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Many U.S. shoppers know Target as a place to get everyday items like groceries and paper towels, as well as clothes and homegoods. But recently some shoppers have stopped buying things at Target as part of boycotts over its pullback from policies around diversity, equity and inclusion. In the first episode of this special What’s News series, host A…

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Boycotting Target, Part 2: Is Its Business Paying a Price? 30:03

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After Target rolled back its goals around diversity, equity and inclusion, several organizers across the U.S. launched boycotts. In the second episode of this special What’s News series, we zoom in on the boycotts’ potential impact on Target’s business and on those of Black entrepreneurs with products on Target’s shelves. Host Alex Ossola and produ…

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Lost Trees and Climate Activism 57:45

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In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with author and climate activist Mike Tidwell, about his latest book, The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue*, which is an exploration of global warming’s impact on his own home block.The plant profile is on Pagoda Dogwood and we share what's going on in the garden as well as s…

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What’s News in Markets: Trade Truce Winners, UnitedHealth Slides, Foot Locker Deal Bounce 6:00

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Which companies got a boost from the trade truce between the U.S. and China? And how did UnitedHealth shares respond to a week of bad news? Plus, what was the reaction to news of Dick’s Sporting Goods acquisition of Foot Locker? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's …

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Consumer Sentiment in U.S. Falls for Fifth Straight Month 14:03

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P.M. Edition for May 16. The University of Michigan’s preliminary consumer-sentiment index fell to 50.8 in May. WSJ economics reporter Chao Deng says the data surprised economists, and reflect fears of higher prices driven by sweeping tariffs. And higher education reporter Sara Randazzo says President Trump’s funding cuts have delivered a broad hit…

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Trump’s Bromance Diplomacy With Arab Leaders 15:47

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A.M. Edition for May 16. We’ll get the latest from White House reporter Alex Leary in the United Arab Emirates as President Trump winds down a four-day trip to the Middle East. Plus, a veteran FAA air-traffic controller, shaken after averting a midair collision, opens up about stress, staffing and tech problems. And with two weeks until hurricane s…

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Trump’s Billion-Dollar Tech Deals, and a Military Buildup at the Border 12:44

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Plus, the Friday news quiz. On Today’s Episode: Outsourcer in Chief: Is Trump Trading Away America’s Tech Future?, by Tripp Mickle and Ana Swanson D.H.S. Requests 20,000 National Guard Members to Help With Immigration Crackdown, by Hamed Aleaziz and Eric Schmitt Trump’s Military Buildup at the Border Expands, by Eric Schmitt and Helene Cooper Newar…

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Scott Snyder Teases Absolute Batman's Bane, Geoff Johns Teases First Ghost, Marvel To Reprint Civil War | Comic Book Club News For May 16, 2025 4:11

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Scott Snyder teases Absolute Batman's Bane, next arc. Geoff Johns teases First Ghost. Marvel to reprint Civil War. SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://r…

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Walmart to Raise Prices Due to Tariffs, Setting the Tone for Other Retailers 13:02

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P.M. Edition for May 15. The retail giant plans to raise prices this month and early this summer, when tariff-affected merchandise hits its store shelves. WSJ reporter Sarah Nassauer says its price hikes could set the tone for other U.S. retailers. And Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks of a new strategy for the central bank, given that ver…

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The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) 1:35:54

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RMR 0316: Special Guest, Rick DellaRatta, joins your hosts, Chad Robinson and Bryan Frye for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) [PG] Genre: Western, Drama Starring: James Stewart, John Wayne, Vera Miles, Lee Marvin, Edmond O'Brien, Andy Devine, Ken Murray, John Carradine, Jeanette Nolan, John Qualen, …

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Trump Claims Progress in India Trade Talks 12:50

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A.M. Edition for May 15. President Trump claims India has offered to charge no tariffs on U.S. goods as trade talks between the European Union and Washington also speed up. WSJ reporter Joe Wallace says those signs of progress in negotiations come as transpacific trade begins to roar back to life. Plus, the Supreme Court prepares to hold a hearing …

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A New Test of Federal Judges’ Power, and Overdose Deaths Plummet 10:15

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Plus, the campy singing contest the whole world watches. On Today’s Episode: In Birthright Citizenship Case, Supreme Court Examines the Power of District Judges, by Abbie VanSickle House Republicans Push Forward Plan to Cut Taxes, Medicaid and Food Aid, by Catie Edmondson and Margot Sanger-Katz Kennedy, Defending Downsizing, Clashes With Democrats …

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Local Comic Shop Day Returns, The Thing Fights The Marvel Universe, Diamond Updates | Comic Book Club News For May 15, 2025 4:17

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Local Comic Shop Day returns in September. Marvel All-On-One pits The Thing against the Marvel Universe. Updates on the Diamond bankruptcy situation. SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/…

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Trump’s Clash With the Library of Congress Sets Up Constitutional Fight 12:41

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P.M. Edition for May 14. The U.S. president has fired the librarian of Congress and is seeking to install members of his administration. National political reporter Ken Thomas describes the power struggle between the branches of government. And Saudi Arabia’s national oil company, Aramco, says it has signed 34 agreements with U.S. companies with a …

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Top Ten List: #9: The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak 19:47

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Students from Stuart-Hobson Middle School in Washington, DC talk about "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak. The conversation covers everything from death to Nazis to books. Actress Melanie MacQueen (Robotech) is celebrity reader. Kitty Felde is host. Markus Zusak interview is courtesy of the Australian bookstore Booktopia. Spoiler Alert: plot points a…

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Tariffs Are About to Separate Retail’s Winners and Losers 15:48

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A.M. Edition for May 14. We head to a gathering of top global retailers to hear why this week’s 90-day tariff rollback by the U.S. and China isn’t delivering the long-term certainty businesses are looking for. Plus, President Trump met with the new president of Syria, marking a major turning point in global recognition of the country’s leadership. …

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Elon Musk Graphic Novel Finds Publisher, Invisible Man Comic Coming From Skybound, Gilbert Hernandez Announces New Comic | Comic Book Club News For May 14, 2025 4:03

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Elon Musk graphic novel finds publisher. James Tynion IV and DANI will tackle Invisible Man for Skybound. Gilbert and daughter Natalia will tackle a new comic for Fantagraphics. SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. Advertising Inqui…

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Qatar Woos Trump, and Israeli Officers Warn About Gaza Starvation 10:42

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Plus, a new red carpet dress code: no nudity. On Today’s Episode: With Trump Visit, Qatar’s Image Makeover Scores Another Success, by Michael D. Shear, Adam Rasgon and Tariq Panja Trump Meets Syrian President After Pledge to Lift Sanctions: Live Updates, by Vivian Nereim, Jonathan Swan and Qasim Nauman In Private, Some Israeli Officers Admit That G…

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Companies Turn to Foreign-Trade Zones to Shelter From U.S. Tariffs 13:00

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P.M. Edition for May 13. Companies seek to access foreign-trade zones as they navigate rising U.S. tariffs. WSJ news associate Owen Tucker-Smith reports on how the country’s roughly 260 foreign-trade zones allow them to defer tariffs on imported goods and materials, for a while. And the latest consumer-price index showed prices rose 2.3% in the 12 …

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Trump Kicks Off Mideast Trip Built Around Deals 14:53

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A.M. Edition for May 13. President Trump landed in Riyadh this morning, his first stop on a regional visit during which Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, plan to announce dozens of business agreements with the U.S. WSJ foreign correspondent Stephen Kalin previews what to expect and deputy Middle East bureau chief Shayndi Raice expla…

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A Lavish Welcome for Trump in Saudi Arabia, and a Standoff at the Library of Congress 9:57

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Plus, California’s crackdown on homelessness. On Today’s Episode: Trump Administration Live Updates: President Kicks Off Gulf Tour in Saudi Arabia, by Jonathan Swan, Luke Broadwater and Vivian Nereim Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Venezuelan Deportations to Resume, by Abbie VanSickle Trump Installs Top Justice Dept. Official at Li…

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Robert Kirkman Reveals Battle Beast Blind Bags, Jeph Loeb Returns To Age Of Apocalypse, New Dog Man Coming In November | Comic Book Club News For May 13, 2025 6:30

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Robert Kirkman reveals Invincible Universe Battle Beast #1 blind bags. Jeph Loeb returns to Age of Apocalypse. New Dog Man coming in November. SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands …

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Nasdaq Enters Bull Market After U.S.-China Temporarily Slash Tariffs 14:18

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P.M. Edition for May 12. U.S. stocks rallied today—with the Nasdaq entering a bull market, closing 20% above its April low—after the U.S. and China agreed to temporarily unwind most of the tariffs they have imposed on each other’s goods since April. Plus, President Trump signs an executive order intended to lower U.S. drug prices. WSJ White House c…

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A Breakthrough on U.S.-China Tariffs, and a New Summer Air Travel Warning 10:42

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Plus, For Sale: The pope’s childhood home. On Today’s Episode: U.S. and China Agree to Temporarily Slash Tariffs in Bid to Defuse Trade War, by Daisuke Wakabayashi, Alan Rappeport and Ana Swanson Flights Could Be Disrupted Across U.S., Transportation Secretary Warns, by Troy Closson Hamas Says It Will Release Its Last American Hostage, by Adam Rasg…

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April 2025 Top Graphic Novels Revealed, Marvel Teases Villains The Killuminati, Bags And Boards Hit By Tariffs | Comic Book Club News For May 12, 2025 4:33

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The top-selling graphic novels of April 2025 have been revealed. Marvel teases the Killuminati in New Avengers. Bags and boards hit by tariffs. SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

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Top Urban Trees 1:00:14

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In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Robert Shaut, Director of Tree Operations at Casey Trees, about the best choices for Urban Trees. The plant profile is on Basil and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with th…

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Spider-Man Tops April's Best-Sellers, IDW Teases Event Horizon Comic, Marvel Celebrates America | Comic Book Club News For May 9, 2025 4:51

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Amazing Spider-Man tops April's best-selling comic books. IDW teases Event Horizon comic book. Marvel celebrates America. SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: ht…

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Pope Leo's Brother Is 'Stunned,' and Bill Gates Speeds Up Giving 13:26

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Plus, a Friday news quiz. On Today’s Episode: Who Is Pope Leo XIV?, by Elisabetta Povoledo, Jason Horowitz, Emma Bubola, Motoko Rich and Elizabeth Dias Trump Officials Seek to Bring First White Afrikaner Refugees to U.S. Next Week, by Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Hamed Aleaziz and John Eligon U.S.-U.K. Trade Deal to Build on Close Ties but Leave Some Tariff…

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The Searchers (1956) 1:43:15

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RMR 0314: Special Guest, Matt Glidden, joins your hosts, Chad Robinson and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit The Searchers (1956) [PG] Genre: Western, Epic, Adventure Starring: John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles, Ward Bond, Natalie Wood, John Qualen, Olive Carey, Henry Brandon, Ken Curtis, Harry Carey Jr., Antonio Mor…

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