Best Deploy Friday Podcasts (2025)

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How Trump is leveraging sports and sports culture for his political brand 9:28

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President Trump is using his position to access sporting events across the country and embed himself with teams and fans. And he’s leveraging sports and American sports culture to build up and amplify his political brand. NPR’s Tamara Keith speak with Christine Brennan, a longtime sports columnist and author, about the president and the significanc…

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SUNDAY LIVE SERVICE || Strengthening Your Spiritual Foundation as a Leader || Dr. John Ughulu 1:21:32

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SUNDAY LIVE SERVICE || Strengthening Your Spiritual Foundation as a Leader || Dr. John Ughulu Main Scripture: Matthew 7:24–25 Teaching: How Can I Stay Rooted in Faith While Leading Others? Ministry Announcements & Events Join us weekly and stay plugged in: Sunday Live Worship – Every Sunday @ 9AM EST Share the link and invite someone to worship wit…

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'It's a calling,' says Korva Coleman on reporting the facts every hour, every day 11:56

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Day in and day out - it’s NPR’s Newscast team delivering the most immediate news to our audience more than anyone else. NPR's Tamara Keith talks to Korva Coleman about what it takes to get the story and get it right every hour of every day. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.…

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FAITH-FUEL FRIDAY PRAYER || Healing for the Sick and Strength for the Weak || Dr. John Ughulu 37:34

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FAITH-FUEL FRIDAY PRAYER || Healing for the Sick and Strength for the Weak || Dr. John Ughulu Scripture: Mark 5:25–34 Theme: The Restoring Power of Jesus Christ Ministry Announcements & Events Join us weekly and stay plugged in: Sunday Live Worship – Every Sunday @ 9AM EST Share the link and invite someone to worship with us! Mindset Monday – Monda…

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U.S. foreign aid changed in 2025 – and it was felt around the world 11:07

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On the night of his inauguration, President Trump signed an executive order that froze almost all international assistance. What followed was the termination of billions of dollars in aid programs — and the dismantling of the U-S Agency for International Development. Now, the future of U.S. foreign assistance looks very different. NPR global health…

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Zillow Forecast: Best and Worst Housing Markets of 2026 35:17

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The housing market correction is well underway, but the story looks very different depending on where you invest. Some markets are cooling gently, others are slipping faster, and a few affordability outliers are still holding up. With new Zillow data in hand, Dave breaks down the major regional patterns, why price growth is slowing almost everywher…

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Remembering the World War I Christmas truce 13:13

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In the months after World War I erupted, young men in Europe were killing each other by the tens of thousands. Yet on a frozen Christmas Eve in 1914, the guns briefly fell silent. On the 100th anniversary of the truce, former All Things Considered host Ari Shapiro set out to reconstruct the events of that day using the accounts of the people who we…

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WISDOM FOR WINNERS || Who Is Jesus || Dr. John Ughulu 1:33:03

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WISDOM FOR WINNERS || Who Is Jesus || Dr. John Ughulu Main Scripture: Matthew 16:13–15 NIV Theme: Knowing Christ Beyond Titles and Tradition Ministry Announcements & Events Join us weekly and stay plugged in: Sunday Live Worship – Every Sunday @ 9AM EST Share the link and invite someone to worship with us! Mindset Monday – Mondays @ 8PM–8:30PM EST …

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Singer Brenda Lee on her enduring Christmas classic 9:58

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Singer Brenda Lee reflects on the enduring power of her Christmas classic "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree." For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at [email protected]. This episode was produced by Connor Donevan and Brianna Scott. It was edited by Courtney Dornin…

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Want to Invest in Real Estate in 2026? Listen to This First 40:18

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This could make you much wealthier in 2026—and all you need is around 30 minutes of free time. Throughout 2025, three days a week, we’ve interviewed some of the best and brightest real estate investors in the country. They’ve launched new strategies that have made them millions, shared tips that can turn any rental from a dud to a deal, and even ex…

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Science funding was hit in 2025. What does that mean for the future? 11:44

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2025 was a hard year for science. The Trump administration upended federal funding for all kinds of scientific pursuits, slashing budgets across agencies like NASA, NIH and NOAA. NPR's Rob Stein and Katia Riddle spoke to scientists and officials who worry that those cuts could cause the United States to lose its competitive edge as a global hub for…

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The Origins of the Christ (Another Very Historically Blind Xmas!) 49:57

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In my annual holiday special for 2025, I examine discrepancies in the gospels relating to Jesus's lineage and parentage, as well as the gospel authors' use of common biblical tropes, their incorporation of prophecy and philosophy, and early church apologists' embrace of comparisons between Christ and pagan mythology, to demonstrate that, though Jes…

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MINDSET MONDAY || True leadership is not about wielding power or authority || Dr. John Ughulu 12:28

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MINDSET MONDAY || True leadership is not about wielding power or authority || Dr. John Ughulu True leadership is not about wielding power or authority; it is about fostering an environment of trust, respect, and collaboration where every voice is valued and every contribution is celebrated. Ministry Announcements & Events Join us weekly and stay pl…

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How the Trump administration stripped legal status from 1.6 million immigrants 9:59

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The Trump administration has removed over 600,000 people without legal status from the U.S. through deportation this year, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The Trump administration has also been busy revoking legal status for immigrants who entered the country through legal pathways -- affecting at least 1.6 million people -- by ca…

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Sellers Do What No One Expects | Dec. 2025 Housing Market Update 36:23

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This could be the most encouraging sign for the housing market in years. It’s the final month of 2025, and the housing market has flipped from this time last year. Real prices are down, mortgage rates are near a percent lower, inventory is stabilizing, and affordability…it’s actually improving. But hints at a wave of underwater mortgages are making…

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We use our smartphones for just about everything - why not voting? 11:23

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Entrepreneur, political strategist and philanthropist Bradley Tusk argues his new online voting tech could revolutionize participation in American elections. He is hellbent on making online voting a reality - even at a time when much of the election establishment thinks that is a very bad idea. NPR's Miles Parks speaks with Tusk about how Tusk's or…

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SUNDAY LIVE SERVICE || The Gift That Changed Everything || Dr. John Ughulu 1:10:55

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SUNDAY LIVE SERVICE || The Gift That Changed Everything || Dr. John Ughulu Main Scripture: John 1:4-5 Theme: Celebrating Jesus as the ultimate gift who brings light, fulfills God’s promises, and transforms lives Ministry Announcements & Events Join us weekly and stay plugged in: Sunday Live Worship – Every Sunday @ 9AM EST Share the link and invite…

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The U.S. spent billions to rebuild Afghanistan. Was it successful? 9:17

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A new report from U.S. government watchdog SIGAR gives us the fullest accounting yet of U.S. efforts to rebuild Afghanistan. In short, they call it "a two-decade long effort fraught with waste.” Each week, Consider This hosts interview newsmakers, experts, and artists for NPR — conversations we don’t always have time to share fully in the podcast o…

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FAITH-FUEL FRIDAY || Protection From Evil Arrows and Night Attacks || Dr. John Ughulu 26:50

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FAITH-FUEL FRIDAY || Protection From Evil Arrows and Night Attacks || Dr. John Ughulu Scripture: Acts 23:11 Teaching: Standing Secure Under the Covering of Jesus Christ Ministry Announcements & Events Join us weekly and stay plugged in: Sunday Live Worship – Every Sunday @ 9AM EST Share the link and invite someone to worship with us! Mindset Monday…

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The cream of the slop: this year's AI highlights 10:51

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2025 has proved that artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping online reality and that the “slop” is here to stay. NPR’s Geoff Brumfiel and Shannon Bond have spent much of the year rolling around in that slop and join host Scott Detrow to break down some of the highlights and how to sort the real from the fake. For sponsor-free episodes of Consi…

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This Week in Cleantech (12/19/2025) - Cleantech 2025: a year in review 25:37

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Tell us what you think of the show! This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in clean energy and climate featuring Paul Gerke of Factor This and Tigercomm’s Mike Casey. This week's episode features special guest Dana Clare Redden from our “Cleantecher of the Year” committee, who announced our “Cleantechers of t…

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6 Predictions for 2026 That Could Reshape the Economy and Housing Market 33:48

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Has real estate finally bottomed? Ben Miller, CEO of Fundrise (managing over $7B in real estate), says it’s so. And he’s not just talking about commercial real estate. If true, one particular type of real estate investment could do exceptionally well over the next year, but most people (even Dave!) are going in a different direction. Where could th…

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Rob Reiner loved America. He thought it could be better 11:09

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Rob Reiner spent his life trying to fix what he saw as America’s shortcomings. In an interview shortly before his death he explained why he was optimistic America could be better. The actor and director was found dead on Sunday along with his wife Michelle Singer Reiner. Their son has been charged with their murders. And those tributes – they’ve ce…

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WISDOM FOR WINNERS || You Cannot Serve God and Mammon || Dr. John Ughulu 1:26:27

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WISDOM FOR WINNERS || You Cannot Serve God and Mammon || Dr. John Ughulu Main Scripture: Matthew 6:24 Teaching: Choose Who Rules Your Heart – God or Mammon. Ministry Announcements & Events Join us weekly and stay plugged in: Sunday Live Worship – Every Sunday @ 9AM EST Share the link and invite someone to worship with us! Mindset Monday – Mondays @…

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What's Trump's Venezuela endgame? 8:40

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The Trump administration is ramping up pressure on Venezuela and its leader. What is the ultimate goal? President Trump says he’s imposing a ban on all ‘sanctioned’ oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela. Venezuela’s government is calling this an ‘outrageous threat’ intended to rob the country of its oil wealth. For sponsor-free episodes of Con…

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Agents Won't Bring You Deals? Tell Them This 33:23

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Your real estate agent is ignoring you and not sending you deals. You told them you’re interested in investing, but they’re leaving your texts on “read.” This happened a lot to Dave and Henry until they started saying the right thing to agents. Now, they have more investing opportunities than they can handle. What’s the secret to landing an agent w…

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The U.S. is interested in Venezuelan oil, but that's not all 7:46

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Tensions between Venezuela and the U.S. have been growing over the past few months. And last Wednesday, the pressure point was oil. The U.S. government seized a tanker it says was filled with illegal oil headed to the black market, in violation of sanctions. The seizure was an unprecedented move. And it represents an escalation in the standoff betw…

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MINDSET MONDAY || Leadership requires a compelling vision || Dr. John Ughulu 9:06

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MINDSET MONDAY || Leadership requires a compelling vision || Dr. John Ughulu Leadership requires the ability to communicate a compelling vision that resonates with each individual, instilling a sense of purpose and direction that transcends personal ambitions. Ministry Announcements & Events Join us weekly and stay plugged in: Sunday Live Worship –…

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What we know about the rise in antisemitic attacks in Australia and around the world 12:12

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On Sunday, during a celebration for the first day of Hanukkah, a father and son opened fire on Bondi Beach near Sydney. Killing or wounding dozens of people. Officials are calling it a terrorist incident. Even though the Jewish community in Australia is small, with just over 115,000 people in a country of more than 25 million, antisemitism is a per…

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How are DER flexibility markets transforming the grid and enabling utility savings? 29:41

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Tell us what you think of the show! Transforming the grid to meet skyrocketing energy demand isn't just about switching generation sources but is instead about fundamentally redesigning the entire energy market. It's going to require unlocking the true potential of every Distributed Energy Resources (DER) that we have, and integrating them seamless…