Best How To Research Your Family Tree Podcasts (2025)

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Trump halts East Coast projects in latest blow against wind power 6:07

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The Trump administration announced an immediate pause on the leases for five large-scale offshore wind farms off the East Coast. The Interior Department provided few details, but said the Pentagon believed the turbines could obscure and confuse radar signals. It's the latest move by the White House taking aim at wind power. Science correspondent Mi…

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News Wrap: Trump names Louisiana governor as his special envoy to Greenland 5:27

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In our news wrap Monday, Denmark is pushing back against President Trump's move naming Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry as his special envoy to Greenland, Trump announced plans for what he called a new 'Trump class' of warships, a car bomb killed a senior Russian general in Moscow and Jim Beam is pausing production at its main distillery in Kentucky for …

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New CBS News chief draws backlash by pulling '60 Minutes' story on El Salvador prison 7:06

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CBS News pulled an investigative report on 60 Minutes just a day before it was set to air. It promised a look at allegations of abuse and torture suffered by men deported by the Trump administration and sent to a prison in El Salvador. Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss said the segment would eventually run, but it needed comment from the administration. W…

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Proposed Warner Bros. sale prompts concerns among Hollywood's creative community 7:45

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Paramount is engaged in a battle to buy Warner Bros., but Netflix's proposed $83 billion offer is still considered the favorite, for now. Talk of this deal has triggered widespread fears in Hollywood about what this could mean for the creative industry. Jeffrey Brown has perspective from one of the leading unions for our arts and culture series, CA…

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Why finding childcare for kids with disabilities is so difficult in the U.S. 6:55

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More than a quarter of all parents of children with disabilities say they struggle to find appropriate childcare for their kids. And even for those who do, many say their kids routinely encounter discrimination, like being excluded from field trips and some classes. Judy Woodruff reports for our series, Disability Reframed. PBS News is supported by…

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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on a fractured Republican Party 8:28

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NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join William Brangham to discuss the latest political news, including a fractured Republican Party on display and fallout from the partial release of the Epstein files. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…

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How Israeli communities scarred by Oct. 7 celebrated Hanukkah 6:31

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For millions of Jews around the world, Hanukkah ended Monday evening at nightfall. A holiday centered on dedication and perseverance, the Festival of Lights is particularly special in Israel, and especially for survivors of Oct. 7, their families and the families of the lost. The News Hour's producer in Israel, Karl Bostic, sent this report from tw…

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Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz joins Geoff Bennett for our 'Settle In' podcast 4:40

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In the latest episode of our podcast, "Settle In," Geoff Bennett speaks with Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz, an epidemiologist and author of the "Health Nerd" blog. He's spent years helping people understand the data behind the news they see about their health. He spoke about bad science, misconceptions around what we eat and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make …

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U.S. Coast Guard ramps up oil tanker interceptions off Venezuelan coast 5:40

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Trump's pressure on Venezuelan President Maduro mounted Sunday as the Coast Guard went after another oil tanker that U.S. officials accused of helping Venezuela circumvent sanctions. Last week, Trump announced a "total and complete blockade of all sanctioned tankers heading to and from Venezuela." John Yang speaks with Reuters national security cor…

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News Wrap: Trump photo among missing Epstein files from Justice Department release 2:19

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In our news wrap Sunday, at least 16 of the Epstein files released Friday have disappeared from the Justice Department's website, gunmen opened fire and killed at least nine people at a South African pub, mourners held a moment of silence for victims of last week's mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia, and people around the world celebrated th…

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As medication costs rise, decreasing insurance coverage has deadly consequences 6:47

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The rising cost of health care is among Americans' biggest worries, according to recent year-end polls. Insurance coverage for prescription drugs has been decreasing as their prices have been increasing. As PBS Wisconsin's Marisa Wojcik reports, not all health plans are created equal. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fu…

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How a school program from Baltimore is using hip-hop to teach social-emotional skills 5:45

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Nationwide, schools are looking for better ways to connect with students and support their emotional well-being. A Baltimore-based organization called "We Do It 4 the Culture" is using hip-hop and storytelling to help students learn empathy and express themselves. Ali Rogin speaks with founder Jamila Sams to learn more. PBS News is supported by - h…

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A look at Christmas festivities and traditions around the world 3:24

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From twinkling Christmas markets across Europe to vibrant displays of poinsettia in Mexico City, the Christmas spirit takes many forms. John Yang takes a look at how Christians around the world are celebrating the season. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

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Justice Department's heavily redacted Epstein file release draws criticism from lawmakers 5:33

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Overnight, the Justice Department released hundreds more heavily redacted pages of material it had gathered on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. They come in addition to the thousands of pages released Friday, but what has been made public so far falls short of the full disclosure required by the law Congress passed last month. John Yang spea…

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News Wrap: Russian offensive drags on in Ukraine amid ceasefire talks 2:54

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In our news wrap Saturday, Russian attacks on Ukraine continued amid U.S. efforts to negotiate a ceasefire, the Israeli army struck a school in Gaza that was sheltering displaced people, U.S. Central Command released video of Friday's strikes in Syria, and an engineer from Germany became the first person who uses a wheelchair to go to space. PBS Ne…

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How online retailers are using AI to adjust prices by mining your personal data 5:53

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If you're going online to buy some last-minute gifts this holiday season, there's a chance the price you pay will be influenced by what's known as "surveillance pricing." Some retailers are using artificial intelligence to set individualized prices online by sifting through personal data, including age, gender, location and browsing history. Ali Ro…

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A conversation with Temple Grandin, world-renowned animal scientist and autism advocate 9:38

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Four new portraits have gone up at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, showcasing this year's recipients of the Portrait of a Nation award for their transformative contributions to American history and culture. One of them is Temple Grandin, who has transformed animal welfare around the world and affected public perception of autism. John Ya…

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DOJ begins releasing Epstein files, with many heavily redacted 8:16

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Late Friday afternoon, the Justice Department began releasing thousands of pages of files and communications related to Jeffrey Epstein. The new documents include photos, call logs, court filings and more. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports on the release and discusses more with Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna. PBS News is supported by - https…

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Investigators search for motive after shooter linked to Brown University, MIT found dead 9:11

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Investigators are still trying to determine the motive behind two shootings in New England after the suspect was found dead. The man who killed two students at Brown University was located in a New Hampshire storage facility. Authorities say he's also linked to the murder of a MIT professor. As Stephanie Sy reports, one anonymous tipster changed th…

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News Wrap: 9 pharmaceutical companies cut drug prices for Medicaid 5:25

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In our news wrap Friday, nine pharmaceutical companies agreed to cut prices on many drugs they sell to Medicaid and sell them directly to consumers through the 'TrumpRx' website, Russian President Putin says he remains committed to achieving goals in Ukraine if Kyiv does not agree to its demands for peace and Australia announced a gun buyback plan …

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Chris Whipple on the White House reaction to his Susie Wiles profile 7:37

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The Vanity Fair profile by journalist Chris Whipple, built on 11 interviews with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, offered a rare and revealing look inside President Trump's second term. Through Whipple, Wiles delivers unusually blunt assessments of senior officials and even offers a striking characterization of the president. Geoff Bennett d…

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Family of North Carolina woman detained by immigration officers shares her story 8:39

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Among the tens of thousands arrested in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, many are convicted of violent crimes. But nearly three-quarters of those held by ICE have no criminal record, according to TRAC, a nonpartisan data-gathering platform. Amna Nawaz spoke with the family of one young woman who was detained by federal immigration …

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Brooks and Capehart on Trump's approval ratings and mental acuity 10:43

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New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump's attempts to address his sinking approval ratings on the economy, the Department of Justice begins to release the Epstein files and the renaming of the Kennedy Center. PBS News is supported by - https:…

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News Hour West signs off 3:08

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We want to acknowledge a difficult change for us here at the PBS News Hour. Over the past six years, our bureau in Phoenix has provided excellent reporting from that part of the country and produced an updated broadcast for stations in the Pacific time zone. But even strong and successful partnerships sometimes come to an end. PBS News is supported…

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Chicago Fed president on the economy's mixed signals 6:12

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Inflation is showing fresh signs of cooling, ticking up 2.7% year-over-year, lower than many economists had expected. It follows the release of a delayed jobs report that showed weak growth and the highest unemployment rate in four years. The numbers could bolster the case for more interest rate cuts in 2026. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Austa…

How To Research Your Family Tree Podcasts

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Trump halts East Coast projects in latest blow against wind power 6:07

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News Wrap: Trump names Louisiana governor as his special envoy to Greenland 5:27

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New CBS News chief draws backlash by pulling '60 Minutes' story on El Salvador prison 7:06

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Proposed Warner Bros. sale prompts concerns among Hollywood's creative community 7:45

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Why finding childcare for kids with disabilities is so difficult in the U.S. 6:55

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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on a fractured Republican Party 8:28

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How Israeli communities scarred by Oct. 7 celebrated Hanukkah 6:31

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Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz joins Geoff Bennett for our 'Settle In' podcast 4:40

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U.S. Coast Guard ramps up oil tanker interceptions off Venezuelan coast 5:40

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News Wrap: Trump photo among missing Epstein files from Justice Department release 2:19

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As medication costs rise, decreasing insurance coverage has deadly consequences 6:47

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How a school program from Baltimore is using hip-hop to teach social-emotional skills 5:45

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A look at Christmas festivities and traditions around the world 3:24

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Justice Department's heavily redacted Epstein file release draws criticism from lawmakers 5:33

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News Wrap: Russian offensive drags on in Ukraine amid ceasefire talks 2:54

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How online retailers are using AI to adjust prices by mining your personal data 5:53

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A conversation with Temple Grandin, world-renowned animal scientist and autism advocate 9:38

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DOJ begins releasing Epstein files, with many heavily redacted 8:16

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Investigators search for motive after shooter linked to Brown University, MIT found dead 9:11

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News Wrap: 9 pharmaceutical companies cut drug prices for Medicaid 5:25

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Chris Whipple on the White House reaction to his Susie Wiles profile 7:37

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Family of North Carolina woman detained by immigration officers shares her story 8:39

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Brooks and Capehart on Trump's approval ratings and mental acuity 10:43

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News Hour West signs off 3:08

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Chicago Fed president on the economy's mixed signals 6:12