Best Jaws Obsession Podcasts (2025)

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Jaws Obsession 93: EJU Minute 4 49:03

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Minute 4 watching Jaws in the Expanded Jaws Universe (EJU). Chrissie's final moments of life and what exactly is happening below the surface. Listener question regarding sunrise or sunset and a closer look at the map of Amity Island to show a true sunrise on this June 27, 1974. A closer look at the sheer accomplishment by Susan Backlinie during thi…

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Devastating earthquake strikes Afghanistan, deepening humanitarian crisis 4:00

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A 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan late Sunday night, devastating entire villages. Thousands are believed to have been killed or injured with hundreds still feared trapped under the rubble. The quake’s epicenter was in the mountainous eastern province of Kunar, over 100 miles from the capital, Kabul. William Brangham reports. PBS Ne…

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News Wrap: China welcomes closest allies to annual security summit 6:17

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In our news wrap Monday, China welcomed leaders from some of its closest allies to an annual security summit, the European Commission blamed Russia for jamming the GPS signal of the commission president's plane, Israeli strikes killed at least 31 people in Gaza and Labor Day saw unions and other groups holding what they called 'Workers Over Billion…

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Court blocks deportation flights of unaccompanied minors to Guatemala 6:32

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Dozens of Guatemalan children are back in federal custody after a late-night court order temporarily halted their deportation. The ruling came after the unaccompanied minors had already been boarded on planes. A temporary restraining order blocks the deportations of such children for at least two weeks. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Kica Matos …

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Photojournalist documents arrests outside of immigration hearings 4:46

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As part of President Trump's deportation push, officials have conducted arrests outside courtrooms as people show up for hearings with immigration judges. The detentions have led to sometimes dramatic scenes with families pleading to let loved ones go. Geoff Bennett spoke with Victor Blue, a photojournalist who spent weeks documenting arrests at fe…

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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s threats of a Chicago takeover 8:51

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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump's threats of a federal takeover of Chicago, Democrats' chances of taking the Senate with more seats in play and Trump's connection with working-class voters. PBS News is supported by - htt…

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How medical advancements could reshape the outlook for children with Trisomy 18 8:21

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Trisomy 18, also known sometimes as Edwards syndrome, is often fatal within weeks after a baby is born. But now, parents and doctors are finding ways of getting more time with those children with greater interventions and incredible commitments. Stephanie Sy discussed the difficult ethical questions around it with Dr. Sheri Fink. PBS News is suppor…

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David Duchovny on his new book of poetry influenced by his life and career 6:57

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David Duchovny is known to audiences for his iconic roles in "Californication" and "The X-Files." He's now turning his attention to something more intimate: poems that wrestle with love, loss, memory and the passing of time. It’s a meditation on what it means to grow older, to look back and to wonder what still lies ahead. Geoff Bennett sat down wi…

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50 years after ‘Jaws,’ scientist dispels myths about sharks 6:43

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This year marks the 50th anniversary of "Jaws," the 1975 Steven Spielberg blockbuster about a ravenous great white shark. The film packed theaters and instilled a deep, lasting fear of sharks. While many Americans are terrified of them, shark attacks are relatively rare and the species is widely misunderstood. William Brangham discussed more with K…

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250. How to Not Get Divorced ft. Sarah Intelligator 1:35:09

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"Gulf Coast Stapletons,"prostate play, & are musicians an automatic hott/dtf is todays intro/listener question segment vibe & I also interviewed Sarah Intelligaor - a divorce attorney and author who happened to write a book to help you NOT get divorced. Sarah spills the tea on what really goes down during divorce, what should the foundation of your…

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84. The Texas Flapper Bandit 42:23

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We’re back! To kick things off after our summer break, Laura is digging into the story of Rebecca Bradley, a woman who earned herself the moniker of “Texas Flapper Bandit” after a rather unusual bank heist. Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is available twice a week on BBC Sounds. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Em…

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Inside the CDC turmoil as RFK Jr. eyes sweeping vaccine policy changes 6:31

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In just six months, the CDC has lost nearly half its budget and thousands of employees, and is caught in a political struggle as Health Secretary Kennedy moves to reshape the nation’s vaccine policies. Several CDC leaders resigned after the White House ousted the agency’s new director, Susan Monarez, last week. Ali Rogin speaks with Dr. Richard Bes…

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News Wrap: Israel says Hamas spokesperson killed as it expands Gaza offensive 3:12

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In our news wrap Sunday, Israeli forces pounded the area around Gaza City as they ramp up their offensive against Hamas, 60,000 people in Ukraine lost electricity after Russia struck power facilities across the country, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani was injured in a car crash and the Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis held its first …

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What to know about ‘AI psychosis’ and the effect of AI chatbots on mental health 6:23

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The parents of a teenager who died by suicide have filed a wrongful death suit against ChatGPT owner OpenAI, saying the chatbot discussed ways he could end his life after he expressed suicidal thoughts. The lawsuit comes amid reports of people developing distorted thoughts after interacting with AI chatbots, a phenomenon dubbed “AI psychosis.” John…

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WFP director Cindy McCain on the humanitarian crisis, starvation in Sudan 4:15

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The International Rescue Committee estimates that worldwide, countries with about 11% of the world’s population account for a staggering 82% of people needing humanitarian aid. William Brangham spoke with Cindy McCain, director of the United Nations’ World Food Program, about what’s happening in Sudan, where the world’s largest — and often overlook…

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Volunteers work to restore the Appalachian Trail after Helene’s destruction 3:34

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Last fall’s Hurricane Helene brought historic rainfall and record-breaking flooding across the Southeast. In the immediate aftermath, downed trees and destroyed bridges caused 430 miles of the famed Appalachian Trail to be closed. Now, months of labor by volunteer work crews have brought that down to just five miles. John Yang reports. PBS News is …

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Afghan women’s freedoms severely restricted four years after U.S. withdrawal, UN says 6:17

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Four years ago today, the U.S. military completed its chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. Since then, the Taliban has imposed Islamic law and severely restricted the rights of girls and women. John Yang speaks with Richard Bennett, the United Nations’ special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, to learn more. PBS News is su…

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News Wrap: At least 1 killed, dozens injured in Russian aerial assault on Ukraine 3:04

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In our news wrap Saturday, Russia launched another massive drone and missile attack on cities across Ukraine, the AP reports Israel will soon halt or slow aid into Gaza City after declaring it a combat zone, and three Scottish brothers completed their record-setting row across the Pacific Ocean that lasted 139 days without stopping. PBS News is sup…

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Protein is everywhere amid a new cultural obsession. How much do we really need? 7:59

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It used to be that only fitness buffs and bodybuilders thought about how much protein they were getting. But now, everybody seems to be looking for more of it in their diet, and just about every food product has added protein, from pancakes to popcorn. But how much protein do we really need? Ali Rogin speaks with New York Times health reporter Alic…

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How coyotes are adapting to urban life and thriving in U.S. cities 6:25

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In cities across America, it’s become increasingly common to see coyotes in parks, golf courses and other green spaces. John Yang speaks with New York Times reporter and photographer Loren Elliott and urban ecologist Christopher Schell to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…

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News Wrap: Trump trying to block $5B in foreign aid already approved by Congress 6:34

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In our news wrap Friday, President Trump is trying to block nearly $5 billion in foreign aid funding already approved by Congress, an emergency hearing on Trump's firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook concluded with no immediate ruling, GOP Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst reportedly won't seek reelection and Trump revoked the Secret Service detail for …

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What consumers can expect as de minimis exemption ends 5:51

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Americans are no longer able to import cheap foreign goods tariff-free. The Trump administration ended the de minimis exemption, which allowed packages valued under $800 to enter the U.S. with no import tax. Last year, there were nearly four million such packages a day. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with Clark Packard. He is a trade expert at the…

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WFP’s Cindy McCain describes dire conditions after visit to famine-gripped Gaza 6:33

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Israel launched its Gaza City offensive, labeling it a Hamas stronghold. It’s home to hundreds of thousands of Palestinians already facing starvation and yet another round of forced displacement. The U.N. warns that Israel’s evacuation orders are a “recipe for disaster." William Brangham discussed more with Cindy McCain of the World Food Programme,…

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Frustrations rise in Israel as war endures and hostages remain in Gaza 7:55

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Israel said it recovered the body of a hostage kidnapped and killed during Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks, along with the remains of another hostage it did not identify. The announcement was yet another reminder of how the country lives in the shadow of Oct. 7. Nick Schifrin and producer Karl Bostic report on the country’s mood, 693 days since the war began…

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Democrat warns Trump firing challenges integrity of STB ahead of railway merger decision 4:59

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It’s not as well-known as the Federal Reserve or the CDC, but the Surface Transportation Board is the latest agency in the Trump administration’s sights. President Trump abruptly fired Robert Primus, one of only two Democrats on the five-member board, just as regulators weigh the largest railroad merger ever proposed. Geoff Bennett spoke with Primu…

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Brooks and Atkins Stohr on the political response to the Minnesota school shooting 10:14

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New York Times columnist David Brooks and Boston Globe columnist Kimberly Atkins Stohr join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the tragic school shooting in Minnesota, the Trump administration's actions to remake the government and the Ukraine war continues two weeks after the Trump-Putin summit. PBS News is supported by - https:…

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Katrina victims reflect on how the storm changed their lives 4:43

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Friday marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which decimated New Orleans and communities along the Gulf Coast, leading to one of the largest and most sudden relocations of people in U.S. history. Some 1.2 million Louisianans were displaced for months or even years. We spoke with a few of the thousands of Katrina survivors who relocated p…