The Washington Times Front Page Podcast delivers the top stories from our daily front page in five minutes or less, five days a week. Find all these stories and more at http://www.washingtontimes.com/frontpage
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Welcome to An Americanist Daily, your go-to solo podcast for a quick and snarky dive into the current events and politics shaping our nation! As a daily extension of the An Americanist blog, I’m here to break down the headlines that matter—Monday through Friday—without the fluff and filler. In each bite-sized episode, I tackle the latest political news, dissect current events, and share my unfiltered thoughts, all with a sprinkle of humor and a touch of sass. From legislative shenanigans to ...
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A mix of opinions, interviews, thoughts, news, business and generally interesting topics from the perspective of a 38 year old Dutch stay-home dad living in NL. Going beyond frontpage news and diving deeper into the stories behind people, developments and culture.
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A quick 5 min Podcast Every Weekday Morning for you to grab and listen to over breakfast, in the car or on the school run - the latest frontpage news, quiz, birthdays and brainteaser for The West Midlands and South Wales Each Morning !
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On today's Front Page: Seismic developments on the battlefield have seemingly put the momentum on Ukraine’s side in its war against Russia, the Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to Maryland’s assault weapons ban, and more.
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Brain-Eating Amoebas, Workplace Dress Codes, and Coffee's Surprising Health Benefits
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10:29TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Ever notice those unspoken rules that govern our daily lives? From office dress codes to bathroom etiquette between spouses, today we're diving into social norms that impact us more than we realize. When a California woman wore jean shorts to her non-profit workplace, she was genuinely confused about why her outfit was deemed in…
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On today's Front Page: The Supreme Court has taken a mixed approach to President Trump’s immigration policies, China has accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of pushing a “Cold War mentality,” and more.
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The Naked Flight Attendant and Tim Walz's Identity Crisis
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9:04TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Ever wondered what could possibly go wrong at 37,000 feet? Join me for a wild ride as I unpack the bizarre story of a British Airways flight attendant who decided to strip down and boogie in the business class bathroom during a packed San Francisco to London flight. This mind-boggling tale of mid-air mayhem explores what happens…
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On today's Front Page: Federal courts have ruled against President Trump’s attempt to reshape global trade policy using tariffs, the Caribbean island of Dominica is undergoing a transformation reflective of a broader regional trend, and more.
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When Baby Names Cross the Line: Japan's Ban on "Glittery" Names
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9:19TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Have you ever wondered if there are limits to what you can name your child? Dive into today's episode where we explore Japan's fascinating new law banning "kirakira" (shiny or glittery) baby names like Pikachu, Devil, Nike, and even Elsa! The Japanese government now gives local authorities power to reject names deemed too outrag…
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On today's Front Page: The Trump administration says it is finishing a peace proposal to end the war between Israel and Hamas, some Senate Republicans are prepared to torpedo President Trump’s tax cut and spending bill without more cuts, and more.
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The Longest Four-Day Week: Cosmic Doom, Forest Trips Gone Wrong, and Book Recommendations
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10:53TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Thursday morning arrives with a weary sigh – the longest four-day week drags on, bringing with it a peculiar collection of news stories that range from cosmic threats to psychedelic misadventures. Venus might be harboring a deadly secret: at least three "city-killer" asteroids circling in unstable orbits that could potentially s…
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On today's Front Page: President Trump is considering canceling all federal contracts with Harvard University, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to lower and eventually eliminate property taxes in the Sunshine State, and more.
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Ever wondered how a simple bodily function could lead to years of medical mystery? In this wildly entertaining and sometimes shocking episode, we dive into the bizarre case of a woman plagued by a seven-year sinus infection with a cause that will leave you both disgusted and fascinated. The culprit? E. coli bacteria traced back …
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On today's Front Page: President Trump’s tariffs on foreign-made cars are forcing automakers to shift spending or look to other markets, the White House believes Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa can help curb Iranian influence, and more.
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Bridget Jones Therapy and Bizarre News Headlines
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8:44TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Ever had a long weekend feel like it stretched into a week? That post-Memorial Day time warp sets the stage for this reflective episode where personal downtime collides with truly bizarre news stories. After sharing details about a much-needed Bridget Jones marathon (all four movies, thank you very much) that brought unexpected …
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LASIK Tragedies, Army Rangers, and Fighting Loneliness: A Friday Morning Carnival Ride
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12:10TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Life truly is like a box of chocolates—or as I prefer to say, a carnival ride where you should buckle up for the unexpected. Today's journey takes us through some shocking medical revelations that might forever change how you think about "safe" procedures. The heart of our discussion centers on the disturbing reality behind LASI…
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On today's Front Page: Federal authorities say the man accused of killing two Israeli Embassy faces first-degree murder charges, an evenly divided Supreme Court upheld an Oklahoma court ruling that halted what would have been the nation’s first religious charter school, and more.
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From DC Violence to Hollywood Drama: A Morning Breakdown
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10:39TALK TO ME, TEXT IT A shocking shooting in Washington DC sets the tone for today's discussion as we examine the murder of two Israeli embassy staff members. The tragedy raises profound questions about political rhetoric, responsibility, and the growing concern over campus protests that have escalated beyond peaceful demonstration. I don't hold back…
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On today's Front Page: Longtime Northern Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly has died after a battle with esophageal cancer, the steel industry is pleading with President Trump to maintain his tariff on key metal imports, and more.
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On today's Front Page: President Trump’s plea for House Republicans to pass his agenda this week fell on deaf ears from corners of the party that still demand changes, Louisiana officials have charged a New Orleans sheriff’s employee in a jailbreak by 10 inmates last week, and more.
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The Chinese Space Bacteria and a Drone Rescue You Won't Hear About Today
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9:15TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Strange stories lurk in the shadows of our news cycles, overshadowed by flashier headlines but no less fascinating. Today's episode dives into two such tales that deserve your attention. First, we explore the concerning discovery of a mysterious new bacterial strain aboard China's Tiangong space station. This microorganism, rela…
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On today's Front Page: President Trump says after a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin that Russia and Ukraine will immediately start ceasefire talks, former President Biden’s newly revealed prostate cancer has ignited questions, and more.
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Tsunami Clickbait and Podium Protests: What's Really Happening?
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11:02TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Have you noticed how news headlines seem designed to scare rather than inform? This morning's conversation dives into a perfect example: a New York Post article warning about a "thousand-foot-tall mega tsunami" threatening three US regions. Yet buried in the fearmongering is the actual science: there's only a 15% chance of the t…
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On today's Front Page: A call between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin is shaping up to be the pivotal moment for a ceasefire, the Supreme Court has blocked the government from using antiterrorism powers to make further deportations, and more.
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Biden's Cancer, Teacher Standards, and UFO Encounters: Monday Morning Musings
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9:20TALK TO ME, TEXT IT What aren't they telling us? That's the question at the heart of this week's episode as we dive into President Biden's troubling cancer diagnosis. The news of his aggressive Stage 4 cancer leaves us wondering: how long has the administration known? While extending compassion to anyone facing such a diagnosis, we can't help but q…
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On today's Front Page: President Trump says the U.S. and Iran had “sort of” agreed to the terms of a deal that would prevent Iran from making nuclear weapons, the military will begin screening troops for gender dysphoria during routine checks of medical records, and more.
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The Paradox of Trump's Middle East Tour: Building Peace in Complex Cultures
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14:44TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Skepticism meets diplomacy in this thought-provoking conversation about news, accusations, and international relations. We begin by questioning recent allegations against 85-year-old Smokey Robinson, pondering why accusations from nearly two decades ago are surfacing now. Is this a genuine pursuit of justice or simply an attempt…
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From Terrorism to Misbranded Watches: A Journey Through Today's Headlines
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9:53TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Have you ever witnessed something seemingly ordinary that suddenly strikes you as deeply strange? That's exactly how this episode begins—with a curious observation about a man spraying chemicals on a lawn without proper equipment, sparking questions about environmental safety and everyday awareness. The conversation quickly shif…
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On today's Front Page: President Trump says he’s secured more than $1.2 trillion in economic investment by Qatar in American companies, Major cuts to public bus and rail services are looming in cities from New York to San Francisco, and more.
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On today's Front Page: President Trump kicked off his Middle East trip by establishing economic and investment ties to the region, the Supreme Court will hear arguments on President Trump’s attempted changes to birthright citizenship, and more.
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Global Stories: From Prison Sentences to Biblical Discoveries
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10:47TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Freedom means vastly different things depending on where you live. Ahmad Al-Doush, a British Bank of America analyst, was sentenced to ten years in Saudi prison over a single deleted tweet from 2018. Apprehended without explanation at King Khalid Airport while his pregnant wife watched helplessly, this case serves as a sobering …
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The Day's Absurdities: Sports Scandals, Religious Hypocrisy, and Digital Romance
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12:13TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Absurdity takes center stage as we dive into three headline-grabbing stories that perfectly capture our bizarre cultural moment. Legendary football coach Bill Belichick's May-December romance with 24-year-old Jordan Hudson has spiraled beyond tabloid gossip into a full-blown professional crisis. Former ESPN personality Pablo Tor…
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On today's Front Page: President Trump says he expects China to “follow through” and agree to a full trade deal, House Republican leaders have unveiled legislation to permanently extend the 2017 tax cuts, and more.
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On today's Front Page: The White House has released details of a trade deal the United States has reached with China, President Trump departs this week for a three-nation tour through the Persian Gulf, and more.
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Zelensky's Peace Talks, Qatar's Jet, and Fighting Back in Maine Schools
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9:18TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Starting with warm reflections on a Mother's Day celebration with family, this episode quickly pivots to examining pressing current events through a critical lens. We unpack Ukrainian President Zelensky's conditional willingness to meet with Putin following calls for a 30-day ceasefire, raising questions about the nature of medi…
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On today's Front Page: The Catholic Church for the first time will be led by an American after Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected to be pontiff, taking the name Leo XIV, President Trump has announced a trade deal with Great Britain, and more.
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Religious Rights, Planned Parenthood, and Local Politics: A Morning Briefing
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10:10TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Religious freedom collides with public education as Chicago students win a $2.6 million settlement after being forced into "demonic Hindu meditation" practices. The shocking case reveals how teenagers were mandated to participate in the deceptively named "Quiet Time" program that included private Hindu puja ceremonies in darkene…
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On today's Front Page: Pakistan says it will avenge those killed by India’s missile strikes, Cardinals have begun the tradition-laden process of picking the Catholic Church’s next pontiff, and more.
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The Secret Messages in Pasta: Cardinals, Politics, and Comfort Phrases
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10:30TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Ever wondered what cardinals eat while locked away selecting a new Pope? Or why certain foods are banned from the Vatican conclave? Today's episode takes you on a fascinating journey through seemingly unrelated but captivating news stories that reveal deeper truths about our institutions and human behavior. We kick things off ex…
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On today's Front Page: President Trump says that the U.S. will stop airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthi rebels because they don’t want to fight anymore, the Supreme Court has revived President Trump’s ban on transgender troops in the military, and more.
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AI Reincarnation, Trigger-Happy Town Officials, and Diddy's Legal Drama
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10:30TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Halfway through the workweek, we're diving into several thought-provoking stories that highlight how technology and fear are reshaping our society in unexpected ways. The episode begins with an unsettling examination of artificial intelligence's growing role in our justice system. A shooting victim in Arizona was digitally "resu…
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On today's Front Page: The Department of Homeland Security says it will provide a $1,000 payment to illegal immigrants who self-deport from the U.S., Washington, D.C. has been awarded the 2027 NFL Draft to be held on the National Mall, and more.
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Good morning and happy Tuesday! Feeling much better after a solid night's sleep, I'm diving into some fascinating stories that highlight the strange contrasts in our society's priorities. Did you know that on May 6th, 1941, Bob Hope performed his very first USO show at Marchfield? This launched his legendary career entertaining …
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On today's Front Page: Senate Republicans have raised objections that President Trump’s budget blueprint would reduce defense spending, President Trump says he will not drop tariffs imposed on China to jump-start trade negotiations, and more.
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Parking Spaces, Presidential Jokes, and J.K. Rowling's Defiance
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13:28TALK TO ME, TEXT IT A cold-blooded murder without justice stands at the center of today's discussion – a story that should shake every American to their core. Abdul Rahman Waziri, an Afghan refugee who bravely supported U.S. troops in his homeland, was gunned down over a parking space dispute in Houston, Texas. The most shocking element? Despite co…
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On today's Front Page: National Security Adviser Michael Waltz has been removed from his position in a White House shakeup, a federal judge has ruled The Alien Enemies Act can’t be used to detain and deport Venezuelan gang members, and more.
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Celebrity Hair Drama, Trump's Executive Orders, and Weekend Plans with Little Grand Cam
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9:49TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Have you ever wondered what truly matters when society's beauty standards come crashing down? Today's episode dives deep into the liberation that comes from challenging what we're told defines us as women. I'm starting my weekend on a bittersweet note—spending precious hours with my grandson before he heads to Arizona for a mont…
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On today's Front Page: The U.S. economy shrank in the first quarter of 2025 in a sobering reality check for President Trump, the Supreme Court is struggling to decide whether Oklahoma can open the nation’s first religious charter school, and more.
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Death by Timesheet: Corporate Hours, Judicial Decisions, and Golf Cart Tragedies
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9:48TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Something's seriously wrong with our work culture when investment bankers are literally working themselves to death. A Milwaukee firm recently forced junior employees into crushing 110-hour workweeks, resulting in hospitalization and organ failure. These young professionals faced 20-hour days and couldn't leave their desks even …
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Midweek Musings: Christian Fundraising, Abortion Risks, and School Libraries
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9:24TALK TO ME, TEXT IT When principles collide with practicality, where do we draw our moral lines? This episode dives deep into several contentious issues where faith-based values and contemporary social challenges create complex ethical dilemmas. We begin by examining how GiveSendGo, a Christian crowdfunding platform, is defending its decision to ho…
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On today's Front Page: In the first rally of his second term, President Trump touted major accomplishments and made more promises, House Republicans have approved a rules change limiting the power of resolutions of inquiry, and more.
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On today's Front Page: The Pentagon says the U.S. has struck more than 800 Houthi rebel targets over the past six weeks, the Washington Commanders have announced a $3.4 billion deal to build a new 65,000 seat indoor stadium in D.C., and more.
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From Naval Mishaps to Political Firestorms: Tuesday's Top Stories
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9:22TALK TO ME, TEXT IT The sun is shining brightly in Alabama as we unpack three newsworthy stories that showcase the bizarre juxtaposition of our current reality. First, an astonishing military mishap in the Red Sea where a $56 million F-18E Super Hornet fighter jet slipped off the USS Harry S Truman aircraft carrier and plunged into the waters below…
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