Best End Overdose Podcasts (2025)

Adrián Simancas and his father Dell were paddling the Strait of Magellan when a humpback whale broke the surface and scooped Adrián and his kayak into its open mouth.By WBUR & NPR

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Let's do the time warp: Looking back on 50 years of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' 10:35

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It's been 50 years since "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" released to an uncertain future.By WBUR & NPR

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White House threatens layoffs if government shuts down 3:47

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Senate Democrats are trying to add guarantees for health insurance subsidies in a Republican bill to keep the government funded after Sept. 30.By WBUR & NPR

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West Virginia relies mostly on coal for its electricity. Customers are paying a heavy price 5:34

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In West Virginia, more than 80% of the electricity comes from coal-fired power plants, customers have faced steady increases for more than a decade.By WBUR & NPR

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What Trump’s overhaul of the H-1B visa program means 5:54

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The administration claims the move is part of its larger effort to curb perceived third-party staffing and visa abuse, and to protect U.S. workers and jobs.By WBUR & NPR

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Is it a good time to buy a house? 5:27

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The median price of a house sold in the United States is down slightly, for the first time in years.By WBUR & NPR

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Remembering Indiana basketball legend Nancy Leonard 3:47

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Leonard died on Wednesday at 93.By WBUR & NPR

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Study finds left-wing political violence on the rise 5:54

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Researchers write in The Atlantic that 2025 is the first time in more than 30 years that left-wing attacks outnumber attacks from the far right.By WBUR & NPR

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Beverly Cleary's 'Henry Huggins' series turns 75 4:05

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The six books in the series follow the everyday adventures of Henry and his canine companion, Ribsy.By WBUR & NPR

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How federal officials uncovered a ring of electronic sabotage around New York City 5:43

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The electronics were capable of bringing down cellular networks.By WBUR & NPR

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Researcher explains lack of evidence behind Trump's claims about acetaminophen and autism 6:51

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Scientific and medical groups say there’s no credible evidence that acetaminophen causes autism. But President Trump told pregnant people this week to avoid taking the pain reliever because of unproven claims that taking it heightens the risk of autism in children.By WBUR & NPR

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Dating app data is hard to access, so researchers made their own app 5:42

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Dating apps collect a lot of useful data from their users that could help researchers better understand love and relationships.By WBUR & NPR

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Rural Virginia communities are still struggling to recover from the opioid epidemic 8:45

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The country’s opioid epidemic of the last generation hit Appalachian Virginia particularly hard.By WBUR & NPR

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Bullets engraved with anti-ICE messages found at Dallas shooting, FBI says 3:43

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Officials say the shooter died of a self-inflicted wound.By WBUR & NPR

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With U.S. booze pulled from shelves, Canadian bartenders are getting creative 10:49

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After President Trump imposed tariffs on Canadian goods, a number of provinces pulled American-made wines and spirits off the shelves.By WBUR & NPR

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Jimmy Kimmel defends free speech in his return to late-night TV 4:52

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Kimmel was suspended for nearly a week for comments he made following the death of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk.By WBUR & NPR

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New Hampshire Democrat urges extension of health care tax credits 6:32

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Expiring health care tax credits are one of the main sticking points in negotiations to avoid a government shutdownBy WBUR & NPR

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Trump raised $8 million for victims of Hurricane Helene. Where did all that money end up? 5:46

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One year since Hurricane Helene devastated southeast America, we look at how Appalachia is recovering, healing and learning after Helene brought extreme landslides and flooding to the area.By WBUR & NPR

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Love is in the air, as interest in romance books skyrockets 6:47

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As interest in reading for pleasure declines in the U.S. overall, there’s one genre that’s been steadily drawing readers in with promises of happily-ever-afters: romance.By WBUR & NPR

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Trump announces hike to visa category used by Indians — and chaos ensues 2:39

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The H1-B visa is overwhelmingly used by Indian nationals to work in U.S. tech firms.By WBUR & NPR

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Expert on authoritarianism reflects on Trump administration's recent actions 10:13

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Steven Levitsky, a government professor at Harvard University who studies democracies and autocracies, sees concerning signs in some of the administration's actions since the killing of Charlie Kirk.By WBUR & NPR

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NATO intercepted a Russian fighter jet in Estonia's airspace last Friday. What's Russia doing? 7:10

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NATO member states have accused Russia of drone and missile incursions into their territory.By WBUR & NPR

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What felt authentic about Jimmy Kimmel's latest monologue? 1:32

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Tuesday night's show was Kimmel’s first since ABC yanked it off the air last week.By WBUR & NPR

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Can Congress avoid a government shutdown? 3:38

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The federal government risks a partial shutdown in a little less than a week if Congress fails to reach a funding agreement by Sept. 30.By WBUR & NPR

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Israel's attacks on Gaza City create new mass graves at a hospital 3:28

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Residents of Gaza City say the recognition of a Palestinian state by major Western countries has no bearing on their current reality.By WBUR & NPR

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Choosing Love After a Hate Crime Took Her Son and Father 41:13

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From a school shooting in Minneapolis to bomb threats against Jewish hospitals in New York, hate crimes continue to make headlines across the country. FBI data shows that reported incidents rose by more than 200 in just one year, from 2022 to 2023. With every act of hate comes unimaginable grief, something today’s guest knows far too well. Mindy Co…

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142 Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness 18:28

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Send us a text In this episode of How to Deal with Grief and Trauma, Nathalie Himmelrich explores the history, importance, and impact of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness (PAIL). We talk about why this month of remembrance matters, what society can do to better support grieving families, and how bereaved parents can honor and integrate the memory…

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Mechanical Circulatory Support Explained: LVAD, IABP, and ECMO | Critical Care Guide 1:54:29

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Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) is a cornerstone of modern critical care, cardiology, and cardiac surgery. In this episode, we review the most important devices — LVADs, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), and ECMO — with a focus on when and how they’re used. 📌 What’s covered in this video: Basics of mechanical circulatory support (MCS). LVAD (L…

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Trump speaks on immigration, Gaza and Russia-Ukraine war at UN General Assembly 5:47

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Trump criticized the international community for its effortsBy WBUR & NPR

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Nixon historian concerned about Trump naming enemies to prosecute 6:01

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On social media, President Trump urged Attorney General Pam Bondi not to delay prosecuting former FBI director James Comey, California Sen. Adam Schiff and New York Attorney General Letitia James.By WBUR & NPR

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What Nvidia's $100 billion investment in OpenAI means for the AI race 3:45

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Technology companies are now investing hundreds of billions of dollars in the race to develop artificial intelligence.By WBUR & NPR

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Investigation finds hospitals don't report patient infections to avoid fines 5:40

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Federal regulators can fine hospitals hundreds of thousands — even millions — of dollars when too many patients get infections from the hospital. So some hospital administrators aren’t looking for those infections.By WBUR & NPR

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'For the Sun After Long Nights' tells of Iran's Woman, Life, Freedom movement 10:30

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In 2022, a young Kurdish woman died after being arrested and severely beaten for not adhering to the Islamic Republic's dress code. Widespread demonstrations followed.By WBUR & NPR

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How birthright citizenship uncertainty impacts one pregnant DACA recipient 9:41

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Nearly three months after the Supreme Court decided to allow President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship to take effect, the order is currently on hold.By WBUR & NPR

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In Uganda, a multibillion-dollar oil project is impacting locals' health and livelihood 5:50

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Communities living in the middle of a large energy project along one of Africa's largest lakes complain that the effects of the construction are creating stress and illness.By WBUR & NPR

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OBGYN on Trump linking acetaminophen use during pregnancy to higher risk for autism 5:09

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Speaking on Monday at the White House, President Trump told pregnant women not to take Tylenol for pain, but to "tough it out." Doctors' groups and autism advocates say one real risk for pregnant people is fever, and they've recommended Tylenol for years to treat that.By WBUR & NPR

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Chef Betül Tunç's releases 'Turkuaz Kitchen' cookbook 9:47

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Betül Tunç's "Turkuaz Kitchen" baking and cooking videos have amassed over 10 million followers on Instagram.By WBUR & NPR

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Super typhoon moves toward Hong Kong and southern China 2:17

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The super typhoon ravaged the Philippines' northern islands on Monday. Flooding and landslides displaced more than 17,000 people.By WBUR & NPR

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'Sisters in the Wind' tells story of a Native teen in northern Michigan 3:48

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Angeline Boulley, author of the hit "FireKeeper’s Daughter," writes thrillers for teenagers set in Native American communities in northern Michigan, like the ones where her family has lived for generations.By WBUR & NPR

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ABC reverses decision and returns Jimmy Kimmel to his late night show 5:48

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"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will be back on the air Tuesday after ABC pulled the show in response to a Federal Communications Commission threat.By WBUR & NPR

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The impact of anti-vaping programs are disappearing in West Virginia, the 'teen vaping capital' 8:18

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Vaping among young people in America is down, and education programs targeting kids are getting a lot of the credit. But the Trump administration has essentially shut down those programs.By WBUR & NPR

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Mastering Shock - Hypovolemic, Cardiogenic, Obstructive, Distributive & Septic Shock Explained 57:15

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In this episode, we break down the four major shock states — hypovolemic, cardiogenic, obstructive, and distributive — and provide a structured approach to evaluating patients in undifferentiated shock. We’ll then take a deeper dive into septic shock, including pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management strategies used in the ICU and emergency depa…