Best Documentation Not Included Podcasts (2025)

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Federal workers brace for more mass layoffs as potential government shutdown looms 5:50

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The battle lines are drawn for Monday’s high-stakes Oval Office meeting between Trump and bipartisan congressional leaders, one day before the deadline to avert a government shutdown. Adding to the uncertainty are the Trump administration’s plans to use a shutdown to fire more federal workers. John Yang speaks with Eric Katz, who covers federal age…

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News Wrap: At least 2 killed in shooting and fire at Michigan church 2:47

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In our news wrap Sunday, a shooting at a church in Michigan left at least two people dead and the church in flames, New York City Mayor Eric Adams ended his bid for reelection, Oregon’s governor is pushing back on Trump’s demand to send troops to Portland, and the southeast U.S. is bracing for the effects of Tropical Storm Imelda as it gains streng…

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Public transit systems ‘on the edge of a cliff’ amid funding shortfalls 5:47

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A shortfall in federal funding is threatening public transportation systems across the country. As pandemic-era government support runs out and with inflation added to the mix, local governments are saddled with deficits, leading to reduced services and increased fares. Ali Rogin speaks with Philip Plotch, principal researcher and senior fellow at …

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Why renters are increasingly outnumbering homeowners in the suburbs of major cities 5:01

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As the cost of homeownership soars across the country, renting has emerged as an increasingly popular alternative — not just in cities, but in suburbs, too. John Yang speaks with Doug Ressler, manager of business intelligence at Yardi Matrix, to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See …

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Jahri’s World creator reflects on why he makes music for neurodivergent kids 3:50

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In Jahri's World, quirky costumes and silly songs are designed to create a sensory oasis for neurodivergent children. The videos on TikTok have gone viral, racking up millions of views. John Yang speaks with the man behind the music, Jerry Turner, for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See …

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‘Iran’s nuclear program can never be destroyed,’ country’s top nuclear negotiator says 8:00

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Iran is bracing for global sanctions over its nuclear program to go back in place after the U.N. Security Council rejected a last-ditch effort to delay them. PBS Frontline correspondent Sebastian Walker conducted an exclusive interview with Ali Larijani, head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, ahead of the decision. John Yang speaks with …

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News Wrap: Trump orders troops to Portland, authorizing ‘full force’ 1:52

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In our news wrap Saturday, Trump says he’s sending troops to Portland to protect it from what he called “domestic terrorists,” the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to uphold restrictions the president wants to impose on birthright citizenship, and nearly 60 people were killed in Gaza overnight a day after Netanyahu told the U.N. that Is…

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Demand for egg freezing is rising as more people delay parenthood. Here’s what to know 9:16

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More people than ever are putting their hopes for parenthood on ice, literally. Egg freezing is a costly procedure that had primarily been used by people undergoing medical treatments that could affect their fertility, but now it’s becoming more common among healthy women. Ali Rogin speaks with fertility specialist Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Natalie Lamp…

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The White House’s iconic Rose Garden gets a makeover under Trump 4:16

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Trump is putting his mark on the White House in his second term, making changes to the building and its grounds. This week, he unveiled the “Presidential Walk of Fame” along the West Wing colonnade. Elsewhere, work has begun on a grand ballroom and the iconic Rose Garden has gotten a new look. Ali Rogin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://w…

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After Comey indictment, Trump says he hopes more political opponents will face prosecution 10:02

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Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted by a federal grand jury, an extraordinary escalation in President Trump’s campaign to prosecute his political rivals. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports and Amna Nawaz discusses the developments with Barbara McQuade, a former federal prosecutor and University of Michigan law professor. PBS New…

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Ex-Trump White House attorney calls Comey’s indictment ‘un-American and despicable’ 9:02

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To discuss the indictment of James Comey and its implications, Geoff Bennett spoke with Ty Cobb. He was a White House attorney in the first Trump administration, managing the response to special counsel Robert Mueller's probe into alleged Russian election interference. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on…

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News Wrap: Netanyahu vows to press ahead in Gaza as U.N. delegates walk out in protest 7:42

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In our news wrap Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a defiant speech at the U.N. as dozens of delegates walked out in protest, federal officials say they've removed an immigration officer from his current duties after an altercation at a Manhattan immigration court and Sinclair Broadcasting and Nexstar are ending their blac…

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How the Trump administration is trying to change the way people vote 6:20

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The Justice Department has sued eight states to compel them to share their voter registration lists with the federal government. State officials oppose the move because of concerns about how the information will be used by the Trump administration. It comes as President Trump continues to target election systems, including mail-in ballots, ahead of…

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Brooks and Capehart on the Comey indictment and upending of DOJ norms 9:52

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New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart of MSNBC join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey and a government shutdown is looming with both parties in Congress remaining deeply entrenched. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Ho…

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Scarlett Johansson on taking a role behind the camera to direct ‘Eleanor the Great’ 7:42

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Scarlett Johansson is known the world over for major roles in close to 40 films over the past three decades and is the highest-grossing lead actor in Hollywood. Johansson is now taking on a new role as director. Her debut film, “Eleanor the Great,” is now in theaters. Amna Nawaz sat down with the filmmaker to discuss this latest chapter in her care…

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What does the research show when it comes to caregiver mental health and is there hope on the horizon, with Dr. Adrianna Shnall (Episode 134) 46:34

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Dr. Adrianna Shnall, program director at the Baycrest Kochinsky Centre, has been a social worker and clinician in the field of aging and caregiving for over 30 years. In today’s episode, she shares her top learnings in the field, what she feels is the most noteworthy in the area of aging and caregiver mental health today, and what may be on the hor…

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White House threatens mass federal firings if Congress fails to avoid a shutdown 6:07

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The White House is threatening to use a looming government shutdown to permanently hollow out federal agencies. It comes with the funding deadline, which lawmakers appear almost certain to miss, just days away. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins and White House correspondent Liz Landers report on the latest. PBS News is supported by - http…

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News Wrap: Trump signs order aiming to keep TikTok available in U.S. 6:23

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In our news wrap Thursday, President Trump signed an executive order aiming to keep TikTok available in the U.S., investigators revealed the identity and possible motive of the gunman who opened fire on an ICE facility in Dallas and former French president Nicolas Sarkozy was sentenced to five years in prison for criminal conspiracy. PBS News is su…

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Finland’s president says Putin should be worried after Trump’s shift on Ukraine territory 7:51

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As the leader of a NATO nation that shares an 830-mile border with Russia, Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has been a key voice in Europe’s response to the war in Ukraine. In a speech to the U.N. Security Council this week, he welcomed what he called an apparent shift in tone on Ukraine and Russia by President Trump. Geoff Bennett sat down with…

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Families of Americans killed in West Bank demand accountability and justice 11:24

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Extremist Israeli settler violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank has recently been its highest since the U.N. started recording. Over the last two years, several Americans have allegedly been among those killed there. Amna Nawaz sat down with three American families seeking accountability and justice for the death or detention of t…

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Doctor challenges Trump administration’s claims about acetaminophen and autism 6:01

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President Trump’s warning to pregnant women to stop taking Tylenol, based on his unproven claim that it can lead to autism, sparked widespread concern and many questions about what the science actually shows. Amna Nawaz discussed the president's claims about acetaminophen with Dr. Linda Eckert. She is an author and a professor of obstetrics and gyn…

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Autism advocate calls Trump’s statements on the condition ‘stigmatizing’ 5:08

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The FDA said it was approving leucovorin, a drug used to treat the toxic effects of chemotherapy, as a therapy for some people with autism. The active ingredient is a modified version of vitamin B9, also known as folate. Officials claimed it could help stem what they called an “epidemic” of autism. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Zoe Gross, director…

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Citizen historians document Smithsonian exhibits under White House scrutiny 8:35

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The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education and research complex. It's a public-private trust that has long operated at arm's length from the White House, but now finds itself under unprecedented scrutiny from the Trump administration. Jeffrey Brown reports for our series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art an…

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Al-Sharaa promises a new Syria free of its ‘wretched past’ 9:34

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At the U.N. General Assembly in New York, a man who one year ago had a U.S. bounty on his head strode to the center of the world stage as the President of Syria. Ahmed Al-Sharaa fought the Assad regime for more than a decade and fought Americans in Iraq before that. Ali Rogin discussed Al-Sharaa's with former Ambassador James Jeffrey. PBS News is s…

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News Wrap: Gunman opens fire on Dallas ICE facility, killing 1 detainee 8:54

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In our news wrap Wednesday, a gunman opened fire at an ICE facility in Dallas, killing one detainee and wounding two others before taking his own life, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy told the United Nations that the world is in "the most destructive arms race in human history," and the family of one of the victims of the mid-air collision in D.C. is…

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Schumer says Trump ‘totally derelict’ for scrapping negotiations to avoid shutdown 8:35

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The federal government is heading towards a shutdown in one week with no potential solution in sight. President Trump canceled a planned meeting with Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, saying what they are asking for in negotiations is “unserious and ridiculous.” Geoff Bennett spoke with Sen. Schumer to discuss the negotiations. …