Best Dont Push Pause Podcasts (2025)

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Russia-Ukraine peace talks fall flat with few signs of progress 8:46

8m ago8:46

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In highly anticipated peace talks, Russian and Ukrainian officials agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners, the war’s largest swap. While they agreed to keep talking, there was no breakthrough for peace and the two sides seemed even further apart. Nick Schifrin reports and Amna Nawaz speaks with former State Department official Andrew Weiss for perspect…

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News Wrap: Israel strikes two Houthi-controlled ports and unleashes new barrage on Gaza 8:39

13m ago8:39

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In our news wrap Friday, Israeli Defense Forces struck two Houthi-controlled ports in Yemen and launched dozens of airstrikes across Gaza, a transit strike in New Jersey forced 350,000 people to make alternative plans, group of GOP lawmakers blocked President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" and New Orleans police say ten inmates who escaped from jail…

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Trump business deals revive questions about his family profiting off the presidency 9:13

7m ago9:13

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This week, President Trump visited three Middle Eastern nations where his family has deep business ties. Over the past month, billions of dollars have poured into Trump-owned companies. It has revived longstanding questions about whether the financial windfalls are influencing policy. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News i…

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Breakthrough gene editing treatment helps child born with rare disorder 6:44

12m ago6:44

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Doctors announced this week that they have treated a newborn baby with a rare genetic disease using the world’s first personalized gene editing therapy. Geoff Bennett discussed the treatment and its potential with Dr. Peter Marks. He oversaw gene therapy treatment and vaccine safety and approval for the FDA before he left in March. PBS News is supp…

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Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s Middle East policy shifts 10:42

1h ago10:42

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New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump's trip to the Middle East and his policy shifts in the region, Qatar’s luxury plane gift, the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship hearing, talks of an immigration reality show and…

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In ‘The Emperor of Gladness,’ Ocean Vuong explores chosen family and acts of kindness 6:55

1h ago6:55

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He’s a writer who mines his own history to look deeply at broader currents of working-class American life. In his new novel, Ocean Vuong crafts a narrative that weaves together themes of grief, healing and resilience. Senior Arts Correspondent Jeffrey Brown sat down with Vuong to discuss "The Emperor of Gladness" for our arts and culture series, CA…

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Opportunity Zone Program May Expand: What Investors Need to Know 4:34

37m ago4:34

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Opportunity Zone incentives may soon reach new areas, thanks to a proposed extension through 2033. A key House committee has included major Opportunity Zone reforms in a sweeping tax package, aiming to give investors more time and more places to deploy capital gains for powerful tax advantages. The proposal would allow states to nominate a new roun…

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Supreme Court hears Trump’s challenge to birthright citizenship and judicial constraints 8:40

23m ago8:40

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The Supreme Court heard arguments in one of the most consequential cases of the year. It involves the ability for President Trump to carry out his executive order ending birthright citizenship and the power allowing a federal judge to issue a nationwide block on those orders. Geoff Bennett discussed the arguments with law professor Amanda Frost and…

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Trump wraps Mideast tour with UAE pledging new investments in U.S. 5:31

29m ago5:31

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President Trump finished his tour of the Middle East with a trip to the United Arab Emirates, where the nation promised significant investment in the U.S. and partnership on AI technology and infrastructure. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fundersBy PBS News

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News Wrap: Walmart says it is raising prices due to tariffs 6:31

16m ago6:31

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In our news wrap Thursday, Walmart is planning to raise prices in the coming weeks citing President Trump's policies as a driving factor, a judge in Wisconsin pleaded not guilty today to federal charges over accusations she helped a man evade federal immigration agents and Israeli airstrikes killed dozens of people across Gaza. PBS News is supporte…

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‘Lives are at stake’: Judge whose son was murdered urges leaders to end hostile rhetoric 7:17

9m ago7:17

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A report from the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism found threats and calls for impeachment against judges have risen by 327 percent between May 2024 and March 2025. One federal judge knows how real the violence can be. Judge Esther Salas’s son was killed by a disgruntled lawyer posing as a delivery driver at her home, according to police. …

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What’s behind the significant drop in opioid overdose deaths 5:45

4h ago5:45

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Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. plunged last year to their lowest level since 2019, according to the CDC. In 2024, nationwide overdose deaths fell by nearly 30,000 from the year before, a drop of about 27 percent. There were declines across all categories of drug use, including opioids, the source of most overdose deaths over the past decade. John…

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Retired Gen. McChrystal on current Pentagon leadership and his new book ‘On Character’ 7:20

1h ago7:20

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General Stanley McChrystal was the top commander of American and international forces in Afghanistan in 2009 when his career was cut short. McChrystal resigned after an article in Rolling Stone quoted him and his aides making candid yet disparaging remarks about President Obama and Vice President Biden. He joined Amna Nawaz to discuss his new book,…

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Lao and Proud: Chef inspires others to embrace their heritage and history through food 6:40

1h ago6:40

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Food is a tangible and accessible way to understand and connect with different societies. One chef has led the movement to bring traditional food from her home country of Laos to diners across the United States. Laura Barrón-López reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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A Brief But Spectacular take on building a birthright to capital 3:46

1h ago3:46

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Darrick Hamilton is an economic scholar and director of the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy. Growing up in Brooklyn, he witnessed firsthand how economic circumstances shaped communities, inspiring his groundbreaking work on "Baby Bonds," government-funded savings accounts provided to children at birth. He shares his Brief But Spectac…

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How Trump’s meeting with Syria’s new leader is a turning point for the war-torn nation 10:27

9m ago10:27

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Day two of President Trump's tour of the Mideast brought with it the prospect of a new future for Syria. The president announced plans to lift sanctions on Syria following the fall of the Assad regime. Trump also met with Syria's interim president, a former jihadist who until recently had a $10 million U.S. bounty. Geoff Bennett discussed more with…

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News Wrap: Duffy blames aviation problems on previous administration and years of neglect 6:42

14m ago6:42

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In our news wrap Wednesday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed ongoing aviation problems on the previous administration and years of neglect, Tulsi Gabbard fired the top two officials leading the National Intelligence Council and California Gov. Newsom proposed freezing health care benefits for undocumented immigrants to help offset a $12 b…

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What’s in the first draft of the GOP’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ cutting taxes and spending 5:30

2d ago5:30

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House Republicans advanced the largest portions of the Trump agenda package, which the president calls the big, beautiful bill, out of committee. It includes trillions in tax cuts along with changes to Medicaid that would affect millions of people. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports on what’s in this sweeping plan. PBS News is supp…

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EPA rolls back Biden-era rules against ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water 4:09

8m ago4:09

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The Environmental Protection Agency announced a rollback of Biden-era regulations on PFAS chemicals in drinking water systems. The EPA estimates more than 158 million Americans are exposed to these "forever chemicals" through water. John Yang discussed the move with Amudalat Ajasa of The Washington Post. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.o…

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How RFK Jr. is shaping the conversation about autism and why advocates are pushing back 12:26

28m ago12:26

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s agenda has won praise from some whose loved ones have severe complications from autism. But others say his rhetoric fails to accurately portray people on the spectrum and the contributions they make. We have perspectives from people with autism and their caregivers and Ali Rogin looks at how leaders in the c…

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Port of LA head describes how Trump’s tariffs are affecting imports 5:54

34m ago5:54

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Trade tensions between the U.S. and China may be cooling but the economic fallout is still rippling through the Port of Los Angeles. This matters because the port plays a major role in the global supply chain and a slowdown affects everything from store shelves and prices to American jobs. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Gene Seroka, the port's e…

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New novel ‘The Director’ explores an artist’s responsibilities in a time of trauma 6:46

1h ago6:46

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A powerful new work of fiction, rooted in real events, explores the role of the artist in times of crisis. "The Director" by Daniel Kehlmann is resonating deeply with the challenges of our own time. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown has the story for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/…

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Real Estate News Brief: Builder Slowdown, Sales Surge, and Rising Inventory 3:47

3h ago3:47

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Builders are slowing down, but inventory is rising. In this Real Estate News Brief, Kathy Fettke dives into the latest trends in home starts, sales, and what it all means for real estate investors. From the sharp decline in single-family construction to the resilience of multifamily and the growing number of completed homes for sale, this episode o…

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Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia as he sets new course for American policy in Middle East 4:44

3d ago4:44

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President Trump signed several new agreements with Saudi Arabia on the first leg of a three-nation tour of the Middle East. It's his first major trip abroad since retaking the White House. Trump also assailed decades of American policy in the region while he sets a new course. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/ne…

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Russia-Ukraine peace talks fall flat with few signs of progress 8:46

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News Wrap: Israel strikes two Houthi-controlled ports and unleashes new barrage on Gaza 8:39

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Trump business deals revive questions about his family profiting off the presidency 9:13

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Breakthrough gene editing treatment helps child born with rare disorder 6:44

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Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s Middle East policy shifts 10:42

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In ‘The Emperor of Gladness,’ Ocean Vuong explores chosen family and acts of kindness 6:55

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Opportunity Zone Program May Expand: What Investors Need to Know 4:34

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Supreme Court hears Trump’s challenge to birthright citizenship and judicial constraints 8:40

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Trump wraps Mideast tour with UAE pledging new investments in U.S. 5:31

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News Wrap: Walmart says it is raising prices due to tariffs 6:31

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‘Lives are at stake’: Judge whose son was murdered urges leaders to end hostile rhetoric 7:17

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What’s behind the significant drop in opioid overdose deaths 5:45

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Retired Gen. McChrystal on current Pentagon leadership and his new book ‘On Character’ 7:20

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Lao and Proud: Chef inspires others to embrace their heritage and history through food 6:40

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A Brief But Spectacular take on building a birthright to capital 3:46

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How Trump’s meeting with Syria’s new leader is a turning point for the war-torn nation 10:27

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News Wrap: Duffy blames aviation problems on previous administration and years of neglect 6:42

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What’s in the first draft of the GOP’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ cutting taxes and spending 5:30

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EPA rolls back Biden-era rules against ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water 4:09

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How RFK Jr. is shaping the conversation about autism and why advocates are pushing back 12:26

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Port of LA head describes how Trump’s tariffs are affecting imports 5:54

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New novel ‘The Director’ explores an artist’s responsibilities in a time of trauma 6:46

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Real Estate News Brief: Builder Slowdown, Sales Surge, and Rising Inventory 3:47

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Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia as he sets new course for American policy in Middle East 4:44