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However Improbable

However Improbable

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However Improbable is a podcast book club about Sherlock Holmes, by and for the people who love him. Every other week, detective lit enthusiasts Marisa and Sarah present a fresh new recording of Holmes and Watson’s adventures, and then delve into the story, its history and politics, adaptations, and why we’re still so captivated by the detective and his good doctor. Holmes himself famously said that there’s nothing new under the sun—but we’re willing to give him a run for his money. howeveri ...
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Philosophize This!

Stephen West

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Beginner friendly if listened to in order! For anyone interested in an educational podcast about philosophy where you don't need to be a graduate-level philosopher to understand it. In chronological order, the thinkers and ideas that forged the world we live in are broken down and explained.
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Improbable Research

Marc Abrahams

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Research that makes people LAUGH, then THINK — research about anything and everything, from everywhere —research that's good or bad, important or trivial, valuable or worthless. Presented by Marc Abrahams, founder of the Ig Nobel Prize ceremony. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/improbableresearch/support
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Welcome to Improbable Walks, the travel podcast that brings you to the streets of Paris, wherever you are. Every episode, we discover a new street in the City of Light, strolling into the hidden history and stories of Paris, block by block. Your host is Canadian writer and long-time parisienne, Lisa Pasold. To support this monthly podcast, please subscribe for free, so you're notified when the next podcast is available. Merci!
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Don't have time for a full news hour? Listen to the PBS News Hour, segment by segment. Our full coverage of politics, science, arts, health, national and international news is included in this feed in easy-to-digest 5 to 10 minute segments. Segments are published each night by 9 p.m. Is this not what you're looking for? Don't miss our other podcasts for our full show, Brooks and Capehart, Politics Monday, Brief but Spectacular, and more. Find them in iTunes or in your favorite podcasting app ...
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bOrgcast

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They are the Org. Their mission is simple: to assimilate and report on Star Trek series: TNG, DS9, Dosciveryu & Picard. And to drink beer. Lots of beer.
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Infinite Loops

Jim O'Shaughnessy

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Every Thursday, join Jim O'Shaughnessy and his favorite people as they arm you with the tools & fresh perspectives required to upgrade your HumanOS and thrive in our messy, probabilistic world. Visit our Substack at newsletter.osv.llc for full transcripts, highlights, weekly doses of timeless wisdom, and a bounty of other goodies designed to make you go, "Hmm that's interesting!"
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49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast

Matt Maiocco, NBC Sports Bay Area

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NBC Sports Bay Area 49ers insider Matt Maiocco and reporter Jennifer Lee Chan bring you comprehensive NFL coverage of all things San Francisco 49ers. Don't miss weekly in-depth interviews with players, coaches, front-office personnel, alumni and fellow media members. Check out all new episodes year-round.
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Listen to all of the PBS News Hour's coverage of U.S. politics, from Yamiche Alcindor's reports from the White House, to Lisa Desjardins on Capitol Hill, to our weekly analysis and discussions from David Brooks, Mark Shields, Amy Walter and Tamara Keith. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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The Loochador Podcast features Billy Liucci & David Nuño of TexAgs. During the A&M football season, we’ll be here every Sunday breaking down the game that was. In the off-season… who knows where the conversation will go.
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The Growing Edge

Carrie Newcomer & Parker J. Palmer

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The Growing Edge Podcast is hosted by Parker J. Palmer and Carrie Newcomer. In this podcast Carrie, Parker and exciting guests will explore new life on the growing edge - personally, vocationally and politically. What's your growing edge?
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Hosted by New York Times bestselling author Andy Andrews, this inciteful (often hilarious) podcast is built around Common Sense, Wisdom, and Laughter—three ingredients Andy has harnessed to produce extraordinary results for his clients throughout the years. Now…his number one client is YOU. Join Andy and a different guest each episode—always one of the greatest mentors the world has to offer. The Professional Noticer will be the most fun and productive half hour of your week!
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Every medicine in your pharmacy has a human story behind it. Real people doing real work and living real lives. We all have romantic ideas about scientists working late into the evening or doctors dropping everything to answer a phone call about a patient. You can almost envision the moment when one of those researchers finally solves an intellectual puzzle and leaps into action. Their eyes go from an empty stare to an alert laser-like focus. They sit a bit taller and start to read frantical ...
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Apocalypse Nowadays

Apocalypse Nowadays

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Apocalypse Nowadays is a humorous and thought provoking digital series hosted by four men of color and longtime friends during the ongoing collapse of Western democracy. Hosts discuss the realities on the ground in a rapidly evolving world, and cover the gamut of issues from the complexities of personal life to the joys of pop culture and more.
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This Must Be The Place

thismustbetheplacepod

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The podcast that gives you more Twin Cities history and neighborhood trivia than any reasonable person ever asked for. Welcome to This Must Be The Place, the show where two dudes dig into real Minnesota history, legendary neighborhoods, forgotten stories, and all the oddly specific things that make the Twin Cities the greatest place on earth (and yes, we are prepared to argue about it). It’s part history lesson, part neighborhood tour, part “I read five books so you don’t have to,” and part ...
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Locked On Seahawks - Daily Podcast On The Seattle Seahawks

Locked On Podcast Network, Corbin Smith, Rob Rang

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Locked On Seahawks podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Seattle Seahawks and the National Football League. Hosted by beat reporter Corbin Smith and NFL Draft guru Rob Rang, the Locked On Seahawks podcast provides your daily Seahawks fix with expert, local analysis, opinions, breaking news, special guests, and coverage of all aspects of the Seahawks franchise with humor, excitement and endless football ...
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Lit Slashing

Eleanor Dumbill and Courtney Floyd

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A weekly micro-podcast bringing you history’s most notorious bad, backhanded, & brutal reviews of literary classics. By Eleanor Dumbill & Courtney Floyd. New Episodes every Tuesday.
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Heather Urquhart and Joe Samuel are curious, experimental and obsessed with all things musical and improvisational. We love to try things we have not tried before, record them and then talk nonsense about them.
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/latanya-n-chatfield/subscribe Loving yourself to life will motivate you to think of yourself first in a selfless way and get you on track to living your best life. We talk about all things spiritual and creative.
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Crypto insider

Seb van Dort

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Here at crypto Insider we provide regular updates on the Crypto space, our thoughts and analysis on anything and everything Crypto related and we provide summary on the big news from the week and why these stories are important.
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Rabbi Daniel Rowe

Rabbi Daniel Rowe

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Rabbi Daniel Rowe is a popular Rabbi, philosopher and educator in the UK, who uses deep knowledge of Judaism, Kabbala, science and philosophy to captivate and educate audiences on a daily basis.
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Inquiring Minds

Indre Viskontas

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Each week we bring you a new, in-depth exploration of the space where science and society collide. We’re committed to the idea that making an effort to understand the world around you though science and critical thinking can benefit everyone—and lead to better decisions. We want to find out what’s true, what’s left to discover, and why it all matters.
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Master feed for shows hosted by Kayo Cosio. Mostly recorded at HoneycombManila Collaborative Studios at DoubleDragon Plaza. PROGRAMS: 1) Let's Coffee: a Yardstick Coffee & Daily Drink Magazine Collaboration. This program aims to talk about big ideas over a small cup of coffee. This first season focuses of individuals and organizations in and around the Philippine coffee industry. 2) DailyDrinkMag's Week in Review: catches you up on what happened on the daily website in the past week. 3) Vari ...
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Jolt of Joy

Carol McLeod

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Join Bible teacher and best-selling author, Carol McLeod, for a dose of joy from the Word of God every week. Carol wrings the truth out of the Bible in a practical and hopeful manner. You will laugh and cry as Carol goes digging for gold in the Word in such a way that it brings purpose to ordinary lives. “A Jolt of Joy" is a podcast that you will want to add to your routine each week, posting on Monday mornings! For more information on Carol McLeod, visit www.carolmcleodministries.com.
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Step into the inspiring world of The CHEF Radio Podcast, where chef Eli Kulp sits down with the trailblazers shaping today's food culture. From hard-earned life lessons in the kitchen to the power of great leadership, Eli dives deep into meaningful conversations with the industry's top talent. But it's more than just food—these discussions tackle sustainability, innovation, and the future of our food systems. Prepare to be both educated and inspired by the stories and passion behind each gue ...
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King of the World

Rifelion Media

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A Pakistani American Muslim teenager comes of age post-9/11 and, twenty years later, tries to figure out what the hell happened to him and to us. Hosted by Shahjehan Khan, King of the World is his journey through addiction, identity, creativity, and what it means to belong as a Muslim in America in the 20 years after 9/11. A story told in seven parts. AWARDS WON ***WEBBY Award Honoree for BEST DOCUMENTARY Podcast for 2022*** ***BEST PRODUCTION - Golden Crane Awards, Asian American Podcasters ...
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Game Changers in Medicine

Dramatic Health, Inc.

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Game Changers in Medicine is a groundbreaking medical history podcast about the serendipitous events, chance encounters, and unlikely heroes and heroines behind some of the world’s most significant medical discoveries. Through oral histories, memoirs, and other first-person accounts, we get to know the scientists whose curiosity, innovation, and dogged determination contributed to game-changing medical discoveries that almost didn’t happen—and which continue to define patient care today.Crea ...
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In the ancient University town of Noxford (which is definitely not Oxford), Donald McQueen is Professor Emeritus of Bibliography and a Fellow of both Timor Mortis College and Unrewley House. McQueen's adventures begin one morning when he finds the ear-trumpet of Death in the anteroom of the Fellows’ Library at his College, and discovers its miraculous power to eavesdrop upon any time or place, any reality, and to hear even the thoughts of the people and animals around him. All the while, he ...
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Fruit Love Letters

Whetstone Radio Collective

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Fruit Love Letters is a curious dive into the Anthropocene through fruit-colored glasses. Host Jessamine Starr may not be a botanist, historian, farmer or an expert on fruit, but as a chef in Atlanta she's simply had a lifetime love affair with it. So, she began penning love letters to fruit. This podcast pairs those letters with her desires to learn more. From the miraculous survival adventure of the avocado, to the nurturing personality of a fig, we’ll traverse the world of fruit through e ...
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The end of an era. This extraordinary story introduces Holmes’s two greatest nemeses - criminal mastermind Moriarity, and his own creator. Doyle was eager to move on from Holmes - but in pitting his detective against a surprise supervillain and bringing him to a sudden end, he created the perfect environment for Holmes to live forever. In this epis…
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Zohran Mamdani began 2025 as a little-known state legislator, and in the first minutes of 2026 he'll be sworn in as mayor of New York, often called the second-toughest job in America. Campaign photographer Kara McCurdy documented his remarkable rise, capturing images of Mamdani since before his first race for New York State Assembly in 2020. Ali Ro…
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“49ers Talk” hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan preview San Francisco's Week 17 matchup against the Chicago Bears and discuss this week’s Pro Bowl selections before JLC is joined by "Sunday Night Football in America" host and former NFL head coach Tony Dungy to break down key matchups in 49ers-Bears and reflect on the Niners' improbable run t…
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The Bears came from behind to beat the Packers, 22-16, in overtime Saturday night at Soldier Field! Wow! Mark Grote and Mark Potash, who fills in for Dan Wiederer in this episode, react to an incredible game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices.…
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With less than nine minutes to play on Thursday, the Seahawks had under a three percent chance to beat the Rams. How in the heck did they pull off the miracle comeback? Hosts Corbin Smith and Nick Lee drain their brains attempting to rationalize what they witnessed in prime time with the Seahawks erasing a 16-point fourth quarter lead and winning o…
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In our news wrap Wednesday, millions in the U.S. will ring in the new year in their warmest clothes amid Arctic temperatures and heavy snow, President Trump says he's removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland and newly-released transcripts and video show that former special counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers that the Jan.…
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The CIA has assessed that Ukraine was not targeting a residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin in a recent drone attack, a claim that Putin told President Trump, and that Trump seemed to accept. Trump now suggests that he agrees with European leaders that it's Russia blocking the path to a peace agreement. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Ang…
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Some call it the 'Doomsday Glacier,' a vast expanse of Antarctic ice roughly the size of Florida. As temperatures rise, the Thwaites Glacier is melting fast and threatens to raise global sea levels. That's why a team of nearly 40 researchers is embarking on a two-month journey to study it. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien is with the expedition …
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President Trump has claimed to have solved eight conflicts since he began his second term. One of those is between Azerbaijan and Armenia, rivals since the collapse of the USSR, whose leaders met with Trump in the Oval Office this summer. Special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky and producer Katia Patin travelled to the Armenian border with Iran to as…
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For the past 15 years, the fact-checkers at PolitiFact have sorted through hundreds of statements by politicians to name the "Lie of the Year." This year, the editors dubbed 2025 the "Year of the Lies." Lisa Desjardins discussed more with PolitiFact Editor-in-Chief Katie Sanders. A warning: some images in this story are disturbing. PBS News is supp…
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For the past 15 years, the fact-checkers at PolitiFact have sorted through hundreds of statements by politicians to name the "Lie of the Year." This year, the editors dubbed 2025 the "Year of the Lies." Lisa Desjardins discussed more with PolitiFact Editor-in-Chief Katie Sanders. A warning: some images in this story are disturbing. PBS News is supp…
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We are taking our annual look back at some of the year's biggest images. We hear from four photojournalists who documented life on the frontlines in Ukraine, major changes in immigration enforcement in the U.S., the historic election of a new pope and more. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs…
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Kaitlin Davis is a social worker in Oklahoma who drives close to nine hours round-trip in the flatlands to meet face-to-face with foster children. With a shortage of foster families, especially in rural areas, long-distance placements are stretching a child welfare system that aims to help youth navigate sudden loss. Davis shares her Brief But Spec…
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American pianist and composer Chloe Flower is on a mission to get young people into classical music. She's doing it by collaborating with rap, house and pop stars, and creating her own genre of music, a style she's coined "Popsical." Independent Television News correspondent Amelia Jenne reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newsh…
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Bump, Stacy, and Dave Wyman hear what Mike Macdonald said about his team’s week eighteen matchup against the 49ers up at the podium, they look back on last weekend’s win over the Panthers with the voice of the Seahawks Steve Raible, they get into the trenches with Ray Roberts, and they wrap up the show with Seahawks reporter John Boyle.…
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Bump, Stacy, and Dave Wyman are joined by Seahawks nose tackle Byron Murphy to get his thoughts on his breakout season and his Pro Bowl snub, they discuss how the offensive line has evolved this season with Seahawks tackle Josh Jones, and they get you ready for the Seahawks regular season finale against the 49ers.…
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Bump and Stacy are joined by Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times to preview the Seahawks regular season final against the 49ers and to look at some of the key injuries heading into this weekend, they answer your questions about the Nick Emmanwori and containing Christian McCaffrey in Four Down Territory, they react to some of the rumors about Lamar J…
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Bump and Stacy preview the matchup between the Seahawks lackluster offense and the 49ers struggling defense, they give you their thoughts on the injury report for this weekend’s game and former Mariners Jarred Kelenic signing with the White Sox in Headlines Rewrites, they break down what’s at stake in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, and…
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Get Jesse's guide to plan a massive 2026 (his exact system for building billion-dollar companies): https://clickhubspot.com/akd Episode 780: Shaan Puri ( ⁠https://x.com/ShaanVP⁠ ) flies to Jesse Itzler’s ( https://x.com/JesseItzler ) home to plan an epic 2026. Show Notes: (0:00) Intro (6:00) Step 1: Get Light (11:30) Step 2: Close the books (24:38)…
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We finally have Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote back together, and it's time to celebrate the Bears TAKING THE NORTH! It's the first time since the launch of this podcast that the Bears have won the NFC North. Rejoice! Also in this episode, should the Bears embrace the idea of playing the Packers in the wild-card round of the playoffs? Plus, quarterbac…
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Join Carrie Newcomer and Parker J. Palmer for a beautiful conversation with author/contemplative photographer Christy Berghoef. Christy is a published author, speaker, mother of four, common good communications consultant, contemplative photographer, musician, wanderer, and wonderer. Christine is a graduate of Calvin College with a degree in Politi…
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Nearly four months after their first encounter opened the 2025 season, the Seahawks will spar with the 49ers again with everything on the line at Levis Stadium, but the rival will look quite different from Week 1. Hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang revisit the early September opener and examine how San Francisco has weathered injuries and personnel ch…
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Anders, Corbin, and Turbo look ahead to the massive week 18 showdown between the Seahawks and 49ers. Who has the edge at head coach, QB, Offense, and Defense? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rocket Money Take control of your finances and cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money. Go to https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON today. Aura …
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December 30, 2025; 8pm: New details on how Team Trump shielded Tom Homan from standard vetting after finding out about his bribery allegations. Then, MAGA politicians hit reality face first as their policies begin to strike close to home. Plus, the Kennedy Center goes quiet for New Year's Eve, as artists cancel on the new MAGA board. Want more of C…
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With a number of limited or nonparticipants in the 49ers' first practice of the week, depth players once again will need to step up and fill their role. What's also familiar is San Francisco's opponent in the regular-season finale on Saturday at Levi's Stadium: Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks. On this episode of "49ers Talk," co-hosts Matt Mai…
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It is rare that a U.S. president would announce covert action publicly. But that is what President Trump did Monday when he acknowledged a strike on a port facility in Venezuela. Media outlets reported it was the CIA that launched the drone strike. It comes as the administration is targeting not only drug smugglers, but Venezuelan President Nicolas…
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In our news wrap Tuesday, more artists are canceling shows at the Kennedy Center after President Trump's name was added to the arts facility, the UAE is pulling its remaining forces out of Yemen after Saudi Arabia attacked an Emirati shipment in a Yemeni port and travelers were left stranded after Eurostar suspended train service due to a power fai…
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This week, the Trump administration dispatched federal officers to Minnesota amid concerns over fraud. The deployment comes after a right-wing influencer posted a video claiming, without proof, that daycare centers operated by Somali residents in Minneapolis had misappropriated more than $100 million. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Jeff Meitrodt…
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This week, the Trump administration dispatched federal officers to Minnesota amid concerns over fraud. The deployment comes after a right-wing influencer posted a video claiming, without proof, that daycare centers operated by Somali residents in Minneapolis had misappropriated more than $100 million. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Jeff Meitrodt…
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The end of 2025 brings us to the beginning of a midterm election year. That means questions about whether power will shift in Washington. Dozens of members of Congress are heading toward the exit and a handful of states are shaking up their political maps to try to lock in partisan gains. Lisa Desjardins breaks down the numbers. PBS News is support…
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The end of 2025 brings us to the beginning of a midterm election year. That means questions about whether power will shift in Washington. Dozens of members of Congress are heading toward the exit and a handful of states are shaking up their political maps to try to lock in partisan gains. Lisa Desjardins breaks down the numbers. PBS News is support…
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The private space economy is growing significantly and the year ahead could be a big one. The first private space station is expected to launch next spring, new commercial space flights will be offered and SpaceX is considering a public stock offering. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien reports on a space start-up in New Zealand catching some atte…
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Less than 20 miles from the Russian border is the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, which has faced great trauma in the course of Russia's four-year onslaught. Despite the great personal losses of many of its soldiers and citizens, the city has not only survived, but it has also found a way for its Christian cultural life to live on, even underground. Spe…
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Gaza has been a place of terror, war and struggle, but also a place with a rich cultural and artistic history. Much of that has been damaged or destroyed the last two years. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown looks at the losses, but also at the hope some artists have for the future. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News i…
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