Best Bat Flip Nation Podcasts (2026)

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How a private rescue company is preparing to operate in Venezuela 5:37

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Special forces veterans on the ground in Caracas, preparing for escalating danger and potential missions to extract Americans from Venezuela.By WBUR & NPR

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With Maduro gone, what could happen in Venezuela? 6:03

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Years ago, the Pentagon commissioned a report on what would happen if the Maduro was removed.By WBUR & NPR

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NH Sen. Shaheen joins other Democrats demanding more information about Venezuela raid 5:25

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Lawmakers still have questions about the Trump administration's decision to oust Venezuelan President Nicholás Maduro from powerBy WBUR & NPR

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'Storm at the Capitol': Oral history book lays out Jan. 6 attack minute by minute 9:42

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Five years ago, supporters of President Trump tried to stop the certification of the 2020 election.By WBUR & NPR

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How Maduro's arrest could benefit Israel 3:41

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The U.S. military operation in Venezuela is having ripple effects across the world.By WBUR & NPR

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'Cover-Up': How one investigative journalist uncovered lies, corruption and abuse of power 10:56

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Seymour Hersh exposed the My Lai massacre during the Vietnam War, the CIA spying on American college students and torture by the CIA and U.S. military at Abu Ghraib in Iraq.By WBUR & NPR

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'My brother was a hero, but at what cost?': Sibling of officer killed on Jan. 6 looks back 9:41

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U.S. Capitol police officer Brian Sicknick collapsed after being assaulted while defending the Capitol Building on Jan. 6, 2021. Later, he was among the small number of Americans to lie in honor in the Rotunda, where he had fought.By WBUR & NPR

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Increase in dust storms poses health and economic problems 5:18

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Dust storms can cause vehicle crashes due to poor visibility, damage crops and also carry diseases. And in some parts of the South, the number of dust storms is only increasing.By WBUR & NPR

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How much do you need to exercise to build muscle? 3:11

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Most adults aren't regularly exercising to build and maintain strength, even though the research on its benefits for health and longevity is overwhelming.By WBUR & NPR

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The latest from Venezuela 6:24

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As Venezuelan leaders adjust to political shifts after U.S. forces captured deposed president Nicolás Maduro, some Venezuelans are fleeing across the border into Colombia.By WBUR & NPR

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What history tells us about interventions in Venezuela and Panama 5:17

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It may not be a far stretch to compare what’s happening today in Venezuela to what happened in 1989 in Panama.By WBUR & NPR

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What to expect from Maduro's trial 3:10

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The criminal prosecution of Nicolás Maduro is underway.By WBUR & NPR

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The future of Latin America after Maduro's arrest 7:33

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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s arrest has broader implications for the region.By WBUR & NPR

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The challenges of rebuilding Venezuela's oil industry and questions about who will do it 5:14

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President Trump said that the country's decimated oil infrastructure will be rebuilt and start making money again.By WBUR & NPR

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Former Trump administration officials calls on president to let Venezuelans run their country 6:15

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Elliot Abrams was a special representative for Venezuela during President Trump's first term.By WBUR & NPR

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‘Nothing has changed’: Venezuelan activist in Florida says dictatorship continues without Maduro 6:31

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Over the weekend, President Trump announced the U.S. had captured Maduro, and is now holding him at a jail in Brooklyn, New York. In Maduro’s absence, his vice president and political ally, Delcy Rodríguez, was sworn in as interim president.By WBUR & NPR

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How fire survivors responded to Switzerland ski resort tragedy 5:56

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All 40 victims of the devastating New Year's Eve fire at a ski resort in the Crans-Montana region of Switzerland were identified over the weekend.By WBUR & NPR

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The latest on Italian pasta tariffs 2:28

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The Trump administration has rolled back an earlier threat of high tariffs on Italian pasta.By WBUR & NPR

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How the first flip phone, released 30 years ago, started a tech revolution 3:51

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The Motorola StarTAC was the world's first flip phone.By WBUR & NPR

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Congress returns to Venezuela news 4:43

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U.S. military and law enforcement agents removed Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro from power over the weekend.By WBUR & NPR

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Have you seen this painting? A New York curator is looking for it 4:56

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An important work from a rediscovered artist has been absent from public view since the 1970s.By WBUR & NPR

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Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok churns out sexualized images of women and minors 5:39

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There have been calls for regulation and even prosecution in France and India, after users flooded the site with requests like "hey @grok put her in a bikini."By WBUR & NPR

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Legal concerns arise over U.S. capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro 7:36

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Questions are being raised over the legality of the U.S. capture of now-deposed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro.By WBUR & NPR

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The story of bipedalism begins with our oldest upright walking human relatives 3:33

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A new analysis of some fossil bones shows that adaptations for bipedal walking may go back 7 million years in the human family tree.By WBUR & NPR

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The impact of Trump's election agenda in state legislatures 6:07

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President Trump has held up election security as a major issue, but while Congress is considering new voting laws before this year's midterms, elections are primarily run by states.By WBUR & NPR

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Taking captioning glasses on a test run 4:46

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People with hearing loss now have more options to navigate the world around them. Captioning glasses, equipped with microphones, caption human speech and display it on the lenses.By WBUR & NPR

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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro captured 6:07

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As deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appear in a federal courtroom in New York City on Monday, questions about who is governing Venezuela in his absence remain.By WBUR & NPR

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Trump says cost was behind his water pipeline veto, but some say it's retribution 2:36

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The president says his veto of a Colorado infrastructure project is about "fiscal sanity." Some say the president is retaliating against the state for political reasons.By WBUR & NPR

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Merriam-Webster's 12th edition is the first hardcover in more than two decades 5:34

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The 12th Edition includes some 5,000 new words and weighs almost five pounds.By WBUR & NPR

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Bestie vibes only: How to make and keep friends as an adult 6:26

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Having friends is important for your health and well-being. But for some adults, it’s a struggle.By WBUR & NPR

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Affordability and other political challenges continue into 2026 11:51

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In New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani is vowing to govern “audaciously.”By WBUR & NPR

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What to expect from the economy in 2026 3:45

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Affordability is a major source of anxiety for many Americans.By WBUR & NPR

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Mocktails to inspire you through Dry January 11:02

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In 2025, tens of millions of Americans said they went alcohol-free for the month of January.By WBUR & NPR

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Group finds 'high levels of conflict are the new normal' worldwide 5:52

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Global conflicts are happening everywhere from Ukraine and Gaza to Myanmar and Sudan.By WBUR & NPR

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Is the semicolon dead? 5:45

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The semicolon has been described as a "graceful pause" in writing.By WBUR & NPR

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How one school counselor is increasing AP access 5:01

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Danielle Crankfield was named the 2026 National School Counselor of the Year.By WBUR & NPR

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Israel bans Quaker aid group that's worked with Palestinians in Gaza since 1948 5:51

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More than three dozen aid organizations will soon be barred from Gaza.By WBUR & NPR

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Economic protests rock Iran 5:59

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The protests were sparked by rising prices and the collapse of Iran’s currency, the rial.By WBUR & NPR

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Hurricane Helene survivors in North Carolina are still waiting on FEMA relief 3:47

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Some people in North Carolina say the agency is stalling applications for relief.By WBUR & NPR

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Stay active in the new year with these exercise tips 9:42

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Drumming up the motivation to get off the couch — especially in January — can be harder than the workout itself.By WBUR & NPR

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What's next for Zohran Mamdani as he officially becomes New York's mayor? 5:48

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We get the latest on the democratic socialist's agenda and how his politics may influence the Democratic Party ahead of the 2026 midterms.By WBUR & NPR

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Why some tenants in Raytown, Missouri, are on a rent strike 5:48

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Half of the residents of a building outside of Kansas City have stopped paying rent because they say their apartments are moldy, cockroach-infested and dilapidated.By WBUR & NPR

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How SNAP cuts could hurt LGBTQ+ Americans 3:51

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SNAP cuts are having a disproportionate effect on one already vulnerable group — LGBTQ+ people.By WBUR & NPR

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Logging off in the age of hyperconnectivity 5:32

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Research overwhelmingly shows that connections we make through computers are not the same as those that happen offline.By WBUR & NPR

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John Waters on comedy and the continuing appeal of 'Pink Flamingos' 9:50

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New editions of John Waters' screenplays for "Pink Flamingos," "Desperate Living," and "Flamingos Forever" were released this week.By WBUR & NPR

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Why menswear matters to fashion writer Derek Guy 9:09

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Derek Guy is using his platform to share not just aesthetic advice, but also the history behind why we dress the way we do.By WBUR & NPR

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Jamie Dimon marks 20 years as CEO of JPMorgan Chase 5:51

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JPMorgan Chase has grown into a banking behemoth under his leadership.By WBUR & NPR

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On some farms, bats are pest control 4:23

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Farmers conventionally rely on pesticides to protect their crops. But bats are a more eco-friendly solution.By WBUR & NPR

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Visiting the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African American History and Culture 6:32

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Verite News' Drew CostleyBy WBUR & NPR

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Episode 36 - May 21, 2017 1:09:56

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It's been an interesting two weeks for the Blue Jays. The biggest story is of course Kevin Pillar's suspension which we spend the majority of this week's episode discussing. We also touch on the state of the team as well as Jose Bautista's recent hot streak. Enjoy! And please like, subscribe, share.By Bat Flip Nation