Best Indepth Reporting Podcasts (2025)

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Deep Dive: Articles of Confederation, Georgia O'Keeffe, and the Aerobics Hamstring Fact - November 15, 2025 8:23

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss the adoption of the Articles of Confederation in 1777, the birthdays of Georgia O'Keeffe, Ed Asner, and Erwin Rommel, and a surprising injury statistic about aerobics classes. • 📜 On this day in 1777 the Second Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation — Ethan and Amelia examine how that…

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Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - November 15, 2025 5:54

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Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News! Today, we're covering key developments across politics, world affairs, science, tech, and culture. 🏛️ A prolonged U.S. government shutdown ends and back pay is restored, according to AP and federal officials. ⛴️ Reuters reports Iran’s state media says forces seized an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. 💰 …

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Deep Dive: Apollo 12, Nehru’s Vision, and the KGB’s Address — A Deep Dive - November 14, 2025 8:43

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss... 📜 On this day in 1969 we revisit NASA's Apollo 12 launch from Kennedy Space Center — the second successful human Moon landing mission carrying Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon, and Alan Bean — and reflect on how that achievement sustained momentum after Apollo 11, influenced public morale during the Col…

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Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - November 13, 2025 5:53

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Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News! We’re bringing you the latest, with clear attribution and why it matters. • AP reports a stopgap bill funds the U.S. government through January 31, ending a shutdown and restoring pay for federal workers. • Reuters says Russia escalates strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid as winter nears, prompting rationing …

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Jamestown archaeologists uncover centuries-old donkey tooth 1:01

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The finding rewrites the historical record of animals at the early settlement.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Deep Dive: When Ellis Island Closed, Grace Kelly’s Reinvention & the Town Called Dildo - November 12, 2025 7:44

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss the historical closure of Ellis Island, Grace Kelly’s transformation from Hollywood star to princess, and an attention-grabbing place name in Newfoundland. • 📜 On this day in 1954, Ellis Island closed its doors — we examine how ending a central immigration processing hub reshaped migration management, pu…

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Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - November 12, 2025 9:35

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Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News! Today, we're diving into a variety of compelling stories from around the globe. ⚖️ On day 43 of the shutdown, the House prepares a vote that could reopen the government and restart paychecks. 💥 Unexploded ordnance in Gaza has killed hundreds and complicates relief and recovery efforts. ✈️ Israel reopens a …

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Seven years ago, the Norfolk casino project advertised paying the city roughly $33 million a year. Now, it’s less than half that.

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Norfolk officials and councilmembers say the city is still set to benefit — even if the amount is significantly less than initially expected.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Why can't Virginia's governor serve consecutive terms? We asked an expert. 4:18

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One voter wondered about the state's unique term limit during WHRO's voter listening sessions earlier this year.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Former U.S. Rep. Elaine Luria announces run for her old congressional seat

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Luria joins a field of six other Democrats who will compete for their party’s nomination before facing Republican U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans in November 2026.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Deep Dive: Armistice Echoes, Dostoevsky’s Clinical Gaze, and a Typing Paradox - November 11, 2025 8:22

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss the end of World War I, literary psychology, and a quirky language fact. • 📜 On this day in 1918: the Armistice of Compiègne signed—Laura and Samuel unpack the relief it brought after four years of war, the shift from emergency triage to rebuilding public health systems, and the long-term environmental r…

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Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - November 11, 2025 6:14

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Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News! Today, we're covering major developments across politics, world affairs, and culture. 🚨 Authorities report a deadly bombing at Islamabad’s district courts, prompting a nationwide alert. 🗳️ A Utah judge orders a new congressional map, with appeals expected. 🇮🇶 Iraqis cast ballots in parliamentary elections …

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Virginia Beach School Board votes to consolidate middle school dual language immersion

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The division says it has struggled with hiring staff to support it. Another option had been to phase it out.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Virginia State Parks launches Ranger Conservation Corps 0:39

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State officials say the new internship program is an investment in the future of the park system.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Deep Dive: Founding Moments, Fiery Reformers, and the Pentagon’s Hidden Footprints - November 10, 2025 7:40

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss the founding of the U.S. Marine Corps, influential historical birthdays, and an architectural echo of segregation in the Pentagon. 📜 On this day in 1775 the Continental Congress established the United States Marine Corps in Philadelphia—an urgent, practical wartime decision that helped bolster colonial d…

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Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - November 10, 2025 10:24

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Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News. Here’s what we’re following today: ⚖️ Senate leaders say they’ll bring a deal to the floor to end a partial government shutdown and reopen agencies. 🍽️ A federal appeals court keeps full SNAP benefits in place while stricter eligibility rules are litigated. 🗳️ The U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear a challe…

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A horse ride on the beach at Sandbridge supports Virginia Beach Mounted Patrol Unit

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The event supports a nonprofit organization that assists the unit.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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On Veterans Day, a Virginia author is highlighting the issues facing his fellow veterans of the War in Afghanistan 0:46

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On this Veterans Day, a Virginia author is highlighting the issues facing his fellow veterans of the War in Afghanistan. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh has the story.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Dominion Energy seeks its largest slate of solar and battery storage projects yet 0:58

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The utility recently requested regulatory approval for nearly a dozen facilities totaling $2.9 billion.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Deep Dive: Marines Born in Revolution, Luther’s Disruption, and the Right Whale 'Pod' - November 10, 2025 8:53

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss... • 📜 The Continental Congress’s 1775 decision in Philadelphia to establish the United States Marine Corps — how creating a versatile, shipboard-and-amphibious force reshaped colonial defense, projected power from sea to shore, and helped build military identity and cohesion during the Revolutionary War…

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Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - November 9, 2025 3:51

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Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News. We're bringing you verified headlines with clear sourcing and context. • USDA directs states to unwind pandemic-era SNAP steps, with enforcement guidance, according to Reuters and agency officials. • The BBC opens an internal review over a disputed Panorama edit tied to January 6 coverage, per BBC statemen…

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Deep Dive: When Walls Fall, Stars Invent, and Ammo Tells the Tale - November 9, 2025 9:01

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss the cultural and literary reverberations of the Berlin Wall's collapse, the surprising life of Hedy Lamarr, and a gritty WWII origin for a common idiom. - 📜 The hosts revisit November 1989 as East German border crossings opened and the Berlin Wall lost its authority — a sudden plot reversal that reshaped…

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Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - November 9, 2025 7:51

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Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News! Today, we're diving into a variety of compelling stories from around the globe. ✈️ The FAA grounds MD-11 cargo planes and orders urgent inspections after a deadly crash, according to the agency and Reuters. 🚔 Police say a car fleeing a stop kills four and injures 11 outside a Tampa bar, AP reports. 🧬 Early…

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Deep Dive: Tied Election Tensions, Marie Curie’s Legacy, and the Olive That Saved $40K - November 7, 2025 8:23

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss the nationwide fallout from a tied 2000 presidential election, the birthdays of notable figures including Marie Curie, and a surprising cost‑saving fact from airline catering. • 📜 The 2000 presidential tie: how recounts and legal battles drove national attention, heightened stress and polarization, turne…

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Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - November 7, 2025 9:05

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Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News! Today, we're diving into a variety of compelling stories from around the globe. ⚖️ Trump administration asks an appeals court to immediately halt a judge's ruling on SNAP funding, deepening a national debate over the safety net. 🚔 A Sudanese militia massacre kills roughly 2,000 civilians amid intensifying …

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Boyd Gaming, Pamunkey Indian Tribe open temporary casino as construction continues on project

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The Interim Gaming Hall features 132 slot machines on the same site where work is ongoing to build the permanent casino.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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William & Mary will be the U.S. research hub for three-nation nuclear sub deal

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The agreement establishes a center for research and development in each of the three countries - Australia, the United Kingdom and the U.S.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Deep Dive: Honest Abe’s Turning Point, Sousa’s March, and the Rubber-Band Hack - November 6, 2025 6:37

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss the historical, cultural, and practical threads that connect moments in history to everyday life. 📜 On this day in 1860: Monica and Ethan unpack the concise but weighty phrase “Honest Abe,” exploring how Abraham Lincoln’s election to the U.S. presidency signaled a turning point that set the stage for pro…

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Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - November 6, 2025 10:30

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Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News! Today, we're diving into a variety of compelling stories from around the globe. ⚖️ Nancy Pelosi announces she will retire from Congress at the end of her term, prompting debate over generational change and party leadership. ⚖️ A New York appeals court orders a new review of President Donald Trump’s immunit…

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Jury awards Abby Zwerner, the Newport News teacher shot by a first grader, $10 million

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Abby Zwerner’s attorneys say the verdict is a “a major step forward in Abby’s long road of healing.”By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Dead Petals Press, a new mobile bookstore, coming to a parking lot near you 0:56

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JB Akers recently bought an old trailer and outfitted it with shelves to become a cozy, mobile bookstore. She carries a variety of genres by independent authors.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Ghost Jobs: Spotting Scams and Stale Listings in Your Search 7:22

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Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News! Today, we're diving into a variety of compelling stories from around the globe. In this episode: • 👻 Ghost jobs explained: fake scams vs. stale listings wasting time and risking data • 🚩 Red flags: no real interview steps, upfront fees, early requests for SSNs/bank info, vague roles, personal email domains…

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Deep Dive: Guy Fawkes, Roy Rogers, and the Web’s Top Health Searches: A Deep Dive - November 5, 2025 6:21

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss the historical, cultural, and everyday echoes of dramatic events and figures. 📜 We revisit November 5, 1605 — the dramatic discovery of Guy Fawkes guarding barrels of explosives beneath the House of Lords that stopped an assassination of King James I and altered both politics and public ritual in England…

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Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - November 5, 2025 7:44

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Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News! Today, we're diving into a variety of compelling stories from around the globe. ⚖️ The Supreme Court hears arguments in a major test of presidential tariff powers under Section 232 (AP/Reuters). 🚺 AP projects Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia, becoming the state’s first woman governor after a campaign focus…

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Hampton Roads, Netherlands officials celebrate 10th anniversary of the 'Dutch Dialogues' 1:25

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The 2015 conference reshaped the region’s relationship with water. What's next?By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Fort Monroe laying groundwork for African Landing Memorial

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The memorial is the first major landscape work at the former fort since the Army handed it over to the state. A multi-year installation, the last piece is expected to be in place in 2028.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Deep Dive: Barrels, Cowboys, and Heartbeats: The Gunpowder Plot, Roy Rogers, and 100,000 Beats - November 5, 2025 8:20

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss the foiled Gunpowder Plot of 1605, birthday tributes, and a striking physiology fact. - 📜 The Gunpowder Plot: How Guy Fawkes was found guarding barrels of explosives beneath the House of Lords in 1605, the prevented assassination of King James I, and how that dramatic discovery shaped security, collectiv…

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Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - November 4, 2025 11:28

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Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News! Today, we're diving into a variety of compelling stories from around the globe. 🗳️ Dick Cheney: Former U.S. vice president whose post‑9/11 policies continue to shape security debates, according to AP and congressional records. 💬 U.S.-Swiss trade: Reuters reports fresh technical talks on tariffs and market …

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Voices of the Voters: Hear why Virginians showed up to the polls on Election Day 4:06

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Close to 1.4 million Virginians voted early according to the Virginia Public Access Project. But there are still plenty of voters heading to the polls Tuesday. WHRO's reporters talked to some of them about this year's historic state election. Here's what they told us.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Deep Dive: Gaffes, Great Voices, and a Wild Kingdom Bite: A Historical Deep Dive - November 3, 2025 8:54

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss a memorable 1948 newspaper gaffe, notable birthdays, and a startling entertainment fact. 📜 A 1948 Chicago newspaper made a history-making mistake — a gaffe that reshaped trust in reporting, prompted newsroom changes, and altered how people talked about news in everyday life. 🎂 Today’s birthdays: Vincenzo…

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Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - November 3, 2025 9:19

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Welcome to NNC Daily News. In this edition: Israel receives the remains of three hostages amid mediator-led talks (Reuters) Avalanche kills climbers at a Himalayan base camp after heavy snowfall (AP) Victoria advances an Indigenous treaty framework (ABC News Australia) Kimberly-Clark–Kenvue deal talks reported (Bloomberg) China’s long-running push …

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Hampton Roads waste authority approves $450 million contract to use AI to reduce trash at landfill 0:49

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The Southeastern Public Service Authority says the long-term deal will cut trash going to the landfill in half, as it runs out of space.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Deep Dive: Wooden Leviathans, Frontier Trails, and Temporary Towers: Spruce Goose, Daniel Boone, and the Eiffel Tower - November 2, 2025 9:06

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss the 1947 Spruce Goose flight, Daniel Boone’s role in early American transportation corridors, and the Eiffel Tower’s planned dismantling after 20 years that never happened. • 📜 The Spruce Goose: Howard Hughes's massive wooden flying boat made one brief flight in 1947 — a moment that combined ambitious en…

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Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - November 2, 2025 6:44

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Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News! Today, we’re covering key developments from around the world. 🚔 U.K. authorities investigate a stabbing on a Doncaster-to-London train, the British Transport Police say. 🏠 The U.K. announces a £9 billion plan to improve military housing, according to the Ministry of Defence and BBC reporting. 💾 The White H…

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Virginia Beach candidates make the most in the last few days before election day

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Democrat delegate Michael Feggans and Republican Tim Anderson are competing to represent the 97th district in the House of Delegates. Each will work down to the wire trying to net what could be a last few crucial votes.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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President Barack Obama joins Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger at Norfolk rally in show of support

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Presidential endorsements have become increasingly important for candidates in Virginia’s race for governor.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Deep Dive: Assassination Aftershocks, Stephen Crane’s Inner War, and Micronesia’s 12‑Foot Coin - November 1, 2025 7:58

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss the ripple effects of a 1950 attempted assassination, literary psychology in Stephen Crane, and a bizarre monetary fact from Micronesia. • 📜 On this day in 1950 two men tried to assassinate the U.S. President — we explore how that attempt catalyzed changes in security protocols, legal responses, public f…

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Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - November 1, 2025 6:43

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Welcome to NNC Daily News. Today’s lineup: ⚖️ A federal judge blocks enforcement of state proof‑of‑citizenship rules for federal voter registration. 🌍 Tanzania’s election authority declares a winner as protests spread and diplomats urge calm. 🧒 The U.K. searches for dozens of missing unaccompanied asylum‑seeking children from council care. 💼 A Fede…