Best Chicagos Morning Answer Podcasts (2025)

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September 9, 2025 2:27:31

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0:30 - Trump on Iryna Zarutska, no cash bail at US Bible Museum 19:12 - Speaker Johnson clarifies "FBI informant" comment about Trump/Epstein 36:32 - 22,638 unaccompanied minors recovered by HHS Office of Refugee Resettlement 52:20 - Dave Swerski: I love Bears football 54:54 - Joe Abraham, father of Katie Abraham who was killed in a drunk driving h…

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London Underground workers go on strike, leaving millions of commuters stranded 2:22

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One of the world's oldest and busiest subway systems has ground to halt. London Underground workers are on strike, leaving some 4 million commuters stranded.By Lauren Frayer

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Sen. Richard Blumenthal discusses his bill proposing additional sanctions on Russia 7:06

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NPR speaks with U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., about his bipartisan bill proposing additional sanctions on Russia and new penalties for its trading partners, including China.By Leila Fadel

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Trump continues to threaten Russia with sanctions over war in Ukraine 3:40

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President Trump has repeatedly threatened to impose sanctions against Russia if it doesn't move toward a ceasefire or ending the war with Ukraine. But Russia is escalating its attacks.By Greg Myre

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Morning news brief 11:15

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SCOTUS clears way for sweeping immigration operations to resume in L.A., Trump continues to threaten unmoved Russia with sanctions, House committee releases some documents from Epstein's estate.By Leila Fadel

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New Zealand embarks on one of the most ambitious conservation projects in the world 7:00

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New Zealand has set a goal of exterminating millions of rats, possums and other invasive species that pose a threat to the country's biodiversity.By Lauren Sommer

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Supreme Court to decide whether it will take up tariffs case 3:51

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The Supreme Court is expected to decide this week whether it will consider the legality of President Trump's use of emergency powers to impose country-specific tariffs.By Danielle Kurtzleben

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Can the United Nations survive the Trump administration? 3:51

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The U.N., created 80 years ago to maintain international peace and security, has recently struggled with the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. It also faces a new challenge — the Trump administration.By Michele Kelemen

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Here are some of the best student podcasts in America 3:22

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NPR's Student Podcast Challenge received nearly 2,000 entries from all around the country. Here are some of this year's best middle school submissions.By Janet W. Lee

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French government collapses after prime minister loses confidence vote 3:22

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French President Emmanuel Macron is searching for a fourth prime minister in 12 months after the National Assembly ousted François Bayrou in a no-confidence vote.By Eleanor Beardsley

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Trump wants to win AI race, but his immigration policies could get in the way 3:54

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President Trump says he wants the U.S. to be a world leader on AI development, but his administration's immigration policies could interfere with that goal.By Deepa Shivaram

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September 8, 2025 1:50:57

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0:30 - Trump: not going to war with Chicago, you second-rate reporter 21:45 - Steven Sund, former Capitol Police Chief, on DC’s federal task force success and the untold truths of Jan. 6. Steven is also the author of Courage Under Fire: The Definitive Account from Inside the Capitol on January 6 41:22 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage…

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Tens of thousands of protesters support Bolsonaro ahead of coup trial verdict 2:38

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In Brazil, tens of thousands of protesters mobilized across the country to support former President Jair Bolsonaro ahead of the verdict in his landmark coup trial.By Julia Carneiro

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Law professor talks about Trump's plan to send National Guard to Chicago 4:52

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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with University of Chicago law professor Craig Futterman about President Trump's plans to send National Guard troops to the Windy City.By Leila Fadel

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Trump dials back threats to Chicago, but says he still plans to send National Guard 3:30

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President Trump is dialing back his threats to Chicago, after posting on social media that the city is "about to find out why it's called the Department of WAR." But tensions are still high.By Kat Lonsdorf

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What kind of dairy does a body good? Science is updating the answer 3:35

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New dietary guidelines are coming soon. Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has promised the days of skim milk and other low fat dairy products are over. Is there a case for more fat in dairy?By Will Stone

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Trial begins for man charged with attempting to assassinate Trump 3:37

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Ryan Routh was arrested after a Secret Service agent spotted him holding a gun and fired on him when Trump was golfing at his West Palm Beach golf club in September. He faces up to life in prison.By Greg Allen

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Morning news brief 11:01

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Trump remains steadfast on sending National Guard to Chicago, but dials back threats, man charged in Trump assassination attempt goes on trial, Russia launches largest airstrike on Ukraine.By A Martínez

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Send off summer with this recipe that's packed with flavor and color 6:57

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Dan Souza of America's Test kitchen and A Martinez cook up a dish to mark the end of SummerBy A Martínez

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French government on brink of collapse ahead of confidence vote on budget 3:40

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French President Emmanuel Macron may soon be on the hunt for a new prime minister, the country's fifth since he took office, after a confidence vote the current PM is expected to lose.By Eleanor Beardsley

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'I don't want them to think they won': U.S. citizen says masked officers stopped her 4:38

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NPR's Michel Martin has the story of a U.S. citizen who says she was questioned by masked officers who did not identify themselves.By Michel Martin

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Israel cracks down even further on incoming aid to Gaza 3:55

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Israel is increasing restrictions on aid to Gaza, as aid organizations call on the country to flood Gaza with food and medicine to avert further catastrophe.By Jane Arraf

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South Korea charters plane for 300 workers detained by ICE at Georgia Hyundai plant 2:48

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South Korea chartered a flight home for over 300 workers detained by federal immigration authorities at a Georgia Hyundai plant.By Molly Samuel

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Former president of U.S.-Korea Business Council discusses ICE raid at Georgia plant 4:13

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NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Tami Overby, former president of the U.S.-Korea Business Council at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, about the ICE raid at a Georgia plant.By Leila Fadel

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August jobs report shows cracks in U.S. labor market 3:34

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U.S. employers added just 22,000 jobs in August, according to a report from the Labor Department, while revised figures showed a net loss of jobs in June for the first time since 2020.By Scott Horsley

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September 05, 2025 2:33:04

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:30- RFK Jr testimony before Senate Finance Comm 7:48- Elizabeth Warren vs. RFK 31:15-Portland as a case study for National Guard to back ICE 46:02- Former Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, Jody Weis, is shocked Pritzker & Johnson won't accept help - "This is a no-lose situation... they should welcome Trump in" 1:09- Dr. Richard Bart…

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'New York Times' investigates Navy SEAL mission in North Korea 7:25

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How did a top secret U.S. military mission into North Korea fall apart? NPR's A Martinez speaks with Dave Philipps, a national correspondent for the New York Times, about what went wrong in the 2019 operation.By A Martínez

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September 9, 2025 2:27:31

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London Underground workers go on strike, leaving millions of commuters stranded 2:22

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Sen. Richard Blumenthal discusses his bill proposing additional sanctions on Russia 7:06

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Trump continues to threaten Russia with sanctions over war in Ukraine 3:40

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Morning news brief 11:15

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New Zealand embarks on one of the most ambitious conservation projects in the world 7:00

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Supreme Court to decide whether it will take up tariffs case 3:51

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Can the United Nations survive the Trump administration? 3:51

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Here are some of the best student podcasts in America 3:22

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French government collapses after prime minister loses confidence vote 3:22

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Trump wants to win AI race, but his immigration policies could get in the way 3:54

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September 8, 2025 1:50:57

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Tens of thousands of protesters support Bolsonaro ahead of coup trial verdict 2:38

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Law professor talks about Trump's plan to send National Guard to Chicago 4:52

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Trump dials back threats to Chicago, but says he still plans to send National Guard 3:30

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What kind of dairy does a body good? Science is updating the answer 3:35

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Trial begins for man charged with attempting to assassinate Trump 3:37

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Morning news brief 11:01

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Send off summer with this recipe that's packed with flavor and color 6:57

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French government on brink of collapse ahead of confidence vote on budget 3:40

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'I don't want them to think they won': U.S. citizen says masked officers stopped her 4:38

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Israel cracks down even further on incoming aid to Gaza 3:55

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South Korea charters plane for 300 workers detained by ICE at Georgia Hyundai plant 2:48

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Former president of U.S.-Korea Business Council discusses ICE raid at Georgia plant 4:13

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August jobs report shows cracks in U.S. labor market 3:34

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September 05, 2025 2:33:04

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'New York Times' investigates Navy SEAL mission in North Korea 7:25