Best Modest And The Average Podcasts (2025)

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Hegseth announces operation to 'eliminate' Islamic State fighters in Syria after deaths of Americans 0:56

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The U.S. wages an attack in Syria, payback for an attack in which US servicemembers were killed. The AP's Jennifer King reports.By The Associated Press

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Trump announces lower drug price deals with 9 pharmaceutical companies 0:54

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AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on a White House plan to lower drug prices.By The Associated Press

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Brown attack suspect died the two days before his body was found, autopsy finds 0:39

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AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the timeline for the alleged Brown University shooter.By The Associated Press

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Justice Department begins releasing long-awaited files tied to Epstein sex trafficking investigation 1:05

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AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the Justice Department has started releasing its Jeffrey Epstein files.By The Associated Press

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Los Angeles Angels settles lawsuit with family of pitcher Tyler Skaggs over fatal overdose 0:52

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A major league team has settled a lawsuit with the family of late pitcher Tyler Skaggs over his fatal overdose. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.By The Associated Press

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Stocks rise on Wall Street as AI stocks turn higher again 0:44

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AI leads a surge on Wall Street.By The Associated Press

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Young conservative women find a home in Turning Point with Charlie Kirk's widow at the helm 1:01

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At the Turning Point USA conference, conservative women find a home with Mrs. Erika Kirk at the helm. AP correspondent Jennifer King reports.By The Associated Press

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Rubio fields questions on Russia-Ukraine, Gaza and Venezuela at wide-ranging news conference 1:03

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AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held a marathon end-of-the-year news conference about foreign security topics around the globe.By The Associated Press

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The Latest: Justice Department faces deadline to release Epstein files 0:45

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AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the Justice Department saying it will not release all its Jeffrey Epstein files today, which is the deadline set in law.By The Associated Press

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Trump's handpicked board votes to rename Washington performing arts center the Trump Kennedy Center 0:45

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The Kennedy Center has started work on adding Donald Trump’s name to the building. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.By The Associated Press

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Jury finds Judge Hannah Dugan guilty of obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal agents 0:59

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A Wisconsin judge accused of helping a Mexican immigrant dodge federal authorities has been convicted by a jury. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.By The Associated Press

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Stocks rise on Wall Street and pull toward weekly gains as AI stocks climb 0:43

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U.S. stocks are climbing.By The Associated Press

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How sewage can be used to heat and cool buildings 0:58

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AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on putting wastewater to good use.By The Associated Press

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Ukrainian and Polish presidents show unity against Russia, address historical tensions 0:44

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AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has welcomed a massive aid package from the EU.By The Associated Press

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Justice Department faces deadline to release files on Epstein sex trafficking investigation 0:58

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AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the Justice Department's deadline for releasing its Jeffrey Epstein files is today.By The Associated Press

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The latest in sports 0:56

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A wild finish secures a playoff spot on Thursday Night Football, a wide receiver gets a new contract, a clutch basket seals a win in an NBA playoff rematch, Milwaukee’s hoops star downplays trade talks and a former NASCAR star dies in a plane crash. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.By The Associated Press

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Betting interest wanes as 1st round of College Football Playoff lacks excitement 0:37

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The College Football Playoff hasn’t moved the needle as much as some in the sports gambling world were expecting. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.By The Associated Press

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Rams WR Puka Nacua apologizes for antisemitic gesture, adds more controversy after career game 0:35

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A Los Angeles NFL star has apologizes for making an antisemitic gesture. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.By The Associated Press

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Man suspected in Brown University shooting and MIT professor’s killing found dead, officials say 0:47

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AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports police say a man suspected in the Brown University shooting has been found dead. ((opens with actuality.))By The Associated Press

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Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and family among 7 killed in North Carolina plane crash 1:04

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Seven people including a famous retired NASCAR driver are dead after a small plane crash north of Charlotte, N.C. The AP's Jennifer King reports.By The Associated Press

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Arizona jury sentences man to death in string of killings in metro Phoenix during 2017 0:43

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AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on an Arizona murder trial.By The Associated Press

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Dry needling is common around the NFL, and players aren't worried despite Watt's collapsed lung 0:36

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Dry needling is common around the NFL, and players aren't worried despite T.J. Watt’s collapsed lung. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.By The Associated Press

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WNBA players union authorizes negotiators to call a strike if needed during CBA talks 0:33

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The WNBA players union has authorized its negotiators to call a strike if needed during CBA talks. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.By The Associated Press

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Timberwolves formalize a reunion with Kevin Garnett, with a plan to finally retire his No. 21 jersey 0:34

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The Timberwolves have formalized a reunion with Kevin Garnett, and plan to retire his No. 21 jersey. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.By The Associated Press

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In recorded message, Rob Reiner urges resiliency for Holocaust survivors at Hanukkah event 0:44

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AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on a newly released Hanukkah message from the late actor-director Rob Reiner.By The Associated Press

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Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug 0:48

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AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on President Trump signing an executive order labeling marijuana a less dangerous drug.By The Associated Press

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House Democrats release more photos from Epstein's estate 0:52

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AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the release of more Jeffrey Epstein photos.By The Associated Press

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Wall Street rises after an encouraging inflation update, as Micron helps AI stocks stop their slide 0:40

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Stocks move higher.By The Associated Press

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Tennessee governor pardons country star Jelly Roll, who has sought redemption from criminal past 0:53

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Rising country star Jelly Roll has been pardoned for his criminal record. The AP's Jennifer King has more.By The Associated Press

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Trump's handpicked board votes to rename Washington performing arts center the Trump-Kennedy Center 0:47

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AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports President Trump's hand-picked board has voted to change a vaunted performing arts center's name to the 'Trump-Kennedy Center.'By The Associated Press

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Prosecutor says 14 Minnesota programs are targeted for fraud and the state is swamped with crime 0:56

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AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a Medicaid fraud scheme in Minnesota.By The Associated Press

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Multiple deaths reported in North Carolina crash of business jet connected to retired NASCAR driver 0:59

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Officials are confirming there were multiple fatalities in a small plane crash north of Charlotte, N.C. The AP's Jennifer King reports.By The Associated Press

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Kremlin envoy set to visit Miami for talks on US peace plan for Ukraine 0:50

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AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on plans for a Kremlin envoy to meet with Trump administration officials in Florida this weekend on a plan for ending the war in Ukraine.By The Associated Press

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Average US long-term mortgage rate edges lower, remaining near its low for the year 0:28

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Mortgage rates tick downward. The AP's Alex Viega reports.By The Associated Press

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Along the Texas Coast, a new sanctuary aims to protect the endangered and rare whooping crane 1:02

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AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on efforts to preserve the whooping crane in North America.By The Associated Press

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Trump administration moves to cut off transgender care for children 0:55

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AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the Trump administration's sweeping new proposals to effectively eliminate gender-affirming care for minors.By The Associated Press

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India signs deal with Oman as it tries to counter US tariffs by accelerating free trade agreements 0:45

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AP correspodent Karen Chammas reports on a deal between India and Oman as India tries to counter U.S. tariffs through free trade agreements with other nations.By The Associated Press

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Brian Walshe is sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife, whose body was never found 0:55

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AP correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports on a Massachusetts man sentenced in connection with his wife’s disappearance.By The Associated Press

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The Latest: Trump insisted the economy is stronger than many voters feel 0:50

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AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on President Trump's announcement of 'warrior dividends' for U.S. troops not being quite what he described.By The Associated Press

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US stocks jump after an encouraging inflation update, as Micron helps AI stocks stop their slide 0:41

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U.S. stocks jump after the latest inflation report.By The Associated Press

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The Lumbee Tribe's federal recognition is assured with a final push by Trump 0:58

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Long-awaited federal recognition has come to a Native tribe in North Carolina. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.By The Associated Press

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Mourners grieve 10-year-old slain in Bondi mass shooting as Australia's leader pledges new hate laws 0:35

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AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on the funeral of one of the victims of the Bondi beach attack in Australia.By The Associated Press

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U.S. consumer prices decelerated unexpectedly in November, rising 2.7% from a year earlier 0:54

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AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on an unexpected inflation slowing last month.By The Associated Press

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Pope names fellow Chicagoan, Bishop Ronald Hicks, as new archbishop of New York 0:42

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The pope has named the next archbishop of New York. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.By The Associated Press

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Latest News Headlines from around the World 1:00

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AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on the latest Israeli strikes in Lebanon; Israel strikes a residential area in Gaza; and an EU meeting is held in Brussels on a loan for Ukraine.By The Associated Press

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US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion 0:52

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The Trump administration sells a massive defense package to Taiwan, drawing anger from China. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.By The Associated Press

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Belgium demands ironclad guarantees of protection as EU leaders weigh a massive loan for Ukraine 0:44

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AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on a meeting of European Union leaders as they decide on a loan for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets.By The Associated Press

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Modest but steady economic growth lets Europe get by without an interest rate cut 0:33

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AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on the latest on Europe's economy.By The Associated Press

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US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington 0:42

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AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports the U.S. government has admitted having a role in a deadly helicopter-plane collision in Washington.By The Associated Press

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Trump gives a partisan prime-time address insisting the economy is stronger than many voters feel 1:07

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AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on President Trump partisan primetime address touting economic progress many voters are not feeling.By The Associated Press