Best International Rescue Committee UK Podcasts (2025)

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Opinion: Robert Redford will always light up our screens 2:39

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The late Robert Redford will be remembered for his many movie roles. But he also leaves the artistic legacy of the Sundance Film Festival, which nurtured generations of independent filmmakers.By Scott Simon

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What does free speech mean? 6:04

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The First Amendment is meant to protect freedom of speech for the nation's people and press. But this week, that protection was tested.By David Folkenflik

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What does the CDC panel vote on childhood vaccine changes mean? 4:22

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Will Stone summarizes the CDC advisory committee's rollback of two vaccines for kids and the restrictions on the COVID-19 vaccine.By Scott Simon

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International Rescue Committee official explains suspension of programs in Gaza City 4:52

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NPR's Scott Simon speaks to the International Rescue Committee's head of emergencies, Bob Kitchen, about the aid organization's decision to close all its programming in Gaza City, amid an Israeli military takeover of the city.By Hadeel Al-Shalchi

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Saturday Sports: The last week of the regular MLB season; the 'tush push' in the NFL 4:12

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NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss sports and sports topics.By Scott Simon

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A look at 2 states that are becoming increasingly rare purple in politics 5:56

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Two swing states — Georgia and North Carolina — have Senate races that will be closely watched next year. What's the message of some of the leading candidates? It's all about President Trump.By Stephen Fowler

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How Publishers Clearing House's bankruptcy is affecting winners 3:23

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NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Publishers Clearing House winner Tamar Veatch, who stopped getting annual payments earlier this year as the company behind the sweepstakes fell into bankruptcy.By Scott Simon

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An overview of public sentiment in the U.K. regarding Trump and his style of politics 4:49

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NPR's Scott Simon talks to Tim Stanley a columnist at the "The Telegraph" about President Trump's visit to the U.K. – and the rise of the populist right in the country.By Scott Simon

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Farm Aid celebrates its 40th anniversary with a benefit concert in Minneapolis 5:02

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Farm Aid, the annual concert to support family farmers, celebrates 40 years. Newcomer singer-songwriter Jesse Welles — who has a large social media following -- will join long-time musician activists.By Clay Masters

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Week in Politics: A government shutdown looms; Charlie Kirk's memorial service 4:18

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A government shutdown looks increasingly likely at the end of the month, and a memorial service for Charlie Kirk is due to be held in Arizona.By Scott Simon

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Opinion: Our backgrounds and beliefs may vary, but we're all American 2:37

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NPR's Scott Simon recounts the toll of five years of political violence in the U.S.By Scott Simon

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Latest updates on the investigation into the assassination of Charlie Kirk 3:58

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The shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk unsettled the nation and is now leading to speculation about the suspect's potential motives.By Ryan Lucas

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Brazil faces fallout after Bolsonaro is sentenced to 27 years for plotting a coup 3:43

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Conspirators, codenames and a coup attempt. Looking at the fallout in Brazil after its former president, Jair Bolsonaro, was found guilty of plotting to overthrow the government.By Julia Carneiro

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How open and accessible should American college campuses be? 3:54

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Should college campuses be open to the outside community? More and more schools are asking that question after campus shootings.By Elissa Nadworny

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Missouri approves Trump-supported redistricting plan that may benefit Republicans 4:00

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Missouri passed a redistricting plan, the latest in a series of moves triggered by Trump's call on GOP-led states to redraw their congressional maps to help maintain the party's narrow House majority.By Scott Simon

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Meet Kent Broussard, a retired accountant who just joined LSU's marching band 3:56

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Retired accountant Kent Broussard of Baton Rouge decided to go back to college so he could audition for a spot in the LSU Tigers Marching Band. He made the cut.By Alana Schreiber

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What's next now that Trump's 'crime emergency' in D.C. has ended? Residents weigh in 4:35

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President Trump's crime emergency in Washington, D.C., has ended. But both supporters and critics in D.C. say it will have lasting change.By Jennifer Ludden

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Why reaction to Charlie Kirk's killing has many concerned about the country's future 6:07

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NPR's Scott Simon talks with political commentator Charlie Sykes about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and its effect on political discourse.By Scott Simon

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Saturday Sports: Challenges for LA Clippers; solid Green Bay Packers; Ambassador Rizzo 4:37

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NPR's Scott Simon and sports reporter Michele Steele discuss sports.By Scott Simon

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What you should know about the poisonous death cap mushroom species 3:56

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NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Prof. Anne Pringle, a mycologist at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, about the latest research on death cap mushrooms, revealing new information about the enigmatic fungus.By Scott Simon

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'Twinless' is a dark comedy that doubles up on the twists 9:13

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Dylan O'Brien and James Sweeney craft a kind of chemistry that is equal parts funny and heart-wrenching.By Ryan Benk

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Opinion: Susan Stamberg, trailblazer and NPR Founding Mother, retires 3:11

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NPR Founding Mother Susan Stamberg is retiring. She became the first woman to anchor a nightly national news program in 1972, and helped loosen up the serious, stodgy sound of radio hosts.By Scott Simon

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What's the story behind the detention of hundreds of South Koreans in an ICE raid? 3:43

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Federal agents arrested nearly 500 workers they said were in the U.S. illegally at a construction site in Georgia for a South Korean battery maker. Officials said it was the largest immigration enforcement action at a site.By Eric Westervelt

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Key officials in the Trump administration hold multiple positions. Here's a closer look 4:33

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President Trump has been awarding trusted aides with more than one job. But how does this affect the function of those positions?By Tamara Keith

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Week in Politics: National Guard to Chicago; latest job figures; the Department of War 4:24

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We discuss the possible deployment of the National Guard to Chicago, a stalled job market, and what the renaming of the Department of Defense might signal.By Ron Elving

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A look at the dramatic week in the world of vaccines and RFK's Senate hearing 4:38

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense questioning during this week's Senate hearing as frustration, confusion, and anger grew among lawmakers and citizens regarding his controversial vaccine policiesBy Scott Simon

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Opinion: Robert Redford will always light up our screens 2:39

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What does free speech mean? 6:04

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What does the CDC panel vote on childhood vaccine changes mean? 4:22

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International Rescue Committee official explains suspension of programs in Gaza City 4:52

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Saturday Sports: The last week of the regular MLB season; the 'tush push' in the NFL 4:12

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A look at 2 states that are becoming increasingly rare purple in politics 5:56

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How Publishers Clearing House's bankruptcy is affecting winners 3:23

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An overview of public sentiment in the U.K. regarding Trump and his style of politics 4:49

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Farm Aid celebrates its 40th anniversary with a benefit concert in Minneapolis 5:02

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Week in Politics: A government shutdown looms; Charlie Kirk's memorial service 4:18

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Opinion: Our backgrounds and beliefs may vary, but we're all American 2:37

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Latest updates on the investigation into the assassination of Charlie Kirk 3:58

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Brazil faces fallout after Bolsonaro is sentenced to 27 years for plotting a coup 3:43

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How open and accessible should American college campuses be? 3:54

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Missouri approves Trump-supported redistricting plan that may benefit Republicans 4:00

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Meet Kent Broussard, a retired accountant who just joined LSU's marching band 3:56

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What's next now that Trump's 'crime emergency' in D.C. has ended? Residents weigh in 4:35

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Why reaction to Charlie Kirk's killing has many concerned about the country's future 6:07

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Saturday Sports: Challenges for LA Clippers; solid Green Bay Packers; Ambassador Rizzo 4:37

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What you should know about the poisonous death cap mushroom species 3:56

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'Twinless' is a dark comedy that doubles up on the twists 9:13

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Opinion: Susan Stamberg, trailblazer and NPR Founding Mother, retires 3:11

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What's the story behind the detention of hundreds of South Koreans in an ICE raid? 3:43

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Key officials in the Trump administration hold multiple positions. Here's a closer look 4:33

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Week in Politics: National Guard to Chicago; latest job figures; the Department of War 4:24

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A look at the dramatic week in the world of vaccines and RFK's Senate hearing 4:38