Best Political Science Digest Podcasts (2025)

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White House threatens mass federal firings if Congress fails to avoid a shutdown 6:07

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The White House is threatening to use a looming government shutdown to permanently hollow out federal agencies. It comes with the funding deadline, which lawmakers appear almost certain to miss, just days away. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins and White House correspondent Liz Landers report on the latest. PBS News is supported by - http…

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News Wrap: Trump signs order aiming to keep TikTok available in U.S. 6:23

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In our news wrap Thursday, President Trump signed an executive order aiming to keep TikTok available in the U.S., investigators revealed the identity and possible motive of the gunman who opened fire on an ICE facility in Dallas and former French president Nicolas Sarkozy was sentenced to five years in prison for criminal conspiracy. PBS News is su…

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Finland’s president says Putin should be worried after Trump’s shift on Ukraine territory 7:51

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As the leader of a NATO nation that shares an 830-mile border with Russia, Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has been a key voice in Europe’s response to the war in Ukraine. In a speech to the U.N. Security Council this week, he welcomed what he called an apparent shift in tone on Ukraine and Russia by President Trump. Geoff Bennett sat down with…

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Families of Americans killed in West Bank demand accountability and justice 11:24

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Extremist Israeli settler violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank has recently been its highest since the U.N. started recording. Over the last two years, several Americans have allegedly been among those killed there. Amna Nawaz sat down with three American families seeking accountability and justice for the death or detention of t…

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Doctor challenges Trump administration’s claims about acetaminophen and autism 6:01

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President Trump’s warning to pregnant women to stop taking Tylenol, based on his unproven claim that it can lead to autism, sparked widespread concern and many questions about what the science actually shows. Amna Nawaz discussed the president's claims about acetaminophen with Dr. Linda Eckert. She is an author and a professor of obstetrics and gyn…

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Autism advocate calls Trump’s statements on the condition ‘stigmatizing’ 5:08

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The FDA said it was approving leucovorin, a drug used to treat the toxic effects of chemotherapy, as a therapy for some people with autism. The active ingredient is a modified version of vitamin B9, also known as folate. Officials claimed it could help stem what they called an “epidemic” of autism. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Zoe Gross, director…

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Citizen historians document Smithsonian exhibits under White House scrutiny 8:35

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The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education and research complex. It's a public-private trust that has long operated at arm's length from the White House, but now finds itself under unprecedented scrutiny from the Trump administration. Jeffrey Brown reports for our series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art an…

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Al-Sharaa promises a new Syria free of its ‘wretched past’ 9:34

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At the U.N. General Assembly in New York, a man who one year ago had a U.S. bounty on his head strode to the center of the world stage as the President of Syria. Ahmed Al-Sharaa fought the Assad regime for more than a decade and fought Americans in Iraq before that. Ali Rogin discussed Al-Sharaa's with former Ambassador James Jeffrey. PBS News is s…

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News Wrap: Gunman opens fire on Dallas ICE facility, killing 1 detainee 8:54

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In our news wrap Wednesday, a gunman opened fire at an ICE facility in Dallas, killing one detainee and wounding two others before taking his own life, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy told the United Nations that the world is in "the most destructive arms race in human history," and the family of one of the victims of the mid-air collision in D.C. is…

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Schumer says Trump ‘totally derelict’ for scrapping negotiations to avoid shutdown 8:35

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The federal government is heading towards a shutdown in one week with no potential solution in sight. President Trump canceled a planned meeting with Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, saying what they are asking for in negotiations is “unserious and ridiculous.” Geoff Bennett spoke with Sen. Schumer to discuss the negotiations. …

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Law professor sues West Point over rules he says curb free speech 7:51

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The U.S. Military Academy at West Point is facing a lawsuit that claims it’s violating the First Amendment. The suit, filed by its own law professor, Tim Bakken, alleges that the academy is banning professors from expressing opinions in the classroom and demanding that they seek approval to speak publicly. Geoff Bennett sat down with Bakken to disc…

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How peace has held since the Troubles and what the U.S. can learn 8:43

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In a recent report, Judy Woodruff explored the history of violence in Northern Ireland as a warning to our own country about how quickly identity-based conflicts can spiral out of control. She now reports from Belfast on efforts to bridge the deep divisions that remain there, decades after their conflict officially ended. It’s part of her series, A…

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UNCF head on how historic $70M donation will bolster HBCUs 7:24

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The UNCF received a landmark $70 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The money will be used to bolster the endowments of historically Black colleges and universities, helping to close long-standing gaps in resources. It’s part of a billion-dollar capital campaign to ensure HBCUs can thrive well into the future. Geoff Bennett discu…

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WEFTEC Special 17:47

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WEFTEC is where the future of water takes shape, and in this BlueNotes special, we cut through the noise. From the 281 submitted abstracts, our analysts have curated the top 60 that will define industry conversations this year: PFAS, emissions control, digital adoption, and circular solutions. Download the full memo from here. We spotlight the Inno…

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Trump suggests Ukraine could reclaim territory from Russia 7:03

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President Trump announced an extraordinary shift in policy on Ukraine. He has previously suggested Ukraine would have to give up territory to make peace, but today he said it could win back areas occupied or annexed by Russia since 2014. Trump made the announcement as he delivered the first speech to the United Nations of his second term. Nick Schi…

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News Wrap: Trump scraps meeting with top Democrats as government shutdown looms 4:59

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In our news wrap Tuesday, President Trump scrapped a planned meeting with the top Democrats as a government shutdown looms, dozens of the nation's historically Black colleges and universities are preparing for an influx of funding after a massive donation from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott and Major League Baseball says that robot umpi…

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Man convicted of trying to assassinate Trump at Florida golf course last year 3:44

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Ryan Routh, the man charged with trying to kill Donald Trump at his Florida golf club last year, was convicted on five charges, including attempted assassination, assaulting a federal officer and possession of a firearm. Routh could face life in prison when he is sentenced in December. Geoff Bennett discussed the case with David Fischer of the Asso…

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What is antifa and why Trump wants to label it a terrorist organization 4:17

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President Trump is targeting the antifa movement, labeling it a “domestic terrorist organization,” even though no such designation exists under U.S. law. The move comes less than two weeks after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed at a college campus event. The man accused of shooting Kirk has no publicly known link to the movement. Geoff…

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White House threatens mass federal firings if Congress fails to avoid a shutdown 6:07

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News Wrap: Trump signs order aiming to keep TikTok available in U.S. 6:23

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Finland’s president says Putin should be worried after Trump’s shift on Ukraine territory 7:51

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Families of Americans killed in West Bank demand accountability and justice 11:24

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Doctor challenges Trump administration’s claims about acetaminophen and autism 6:01

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Autism advocate calls Trump’s statements on the condition ‘stigmatizing’ 5:08

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Citizen historians document Smithsonian exhibits under White House scrutiny 8:35

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Al-Sharaa promises a new Syria free of its ‘wretched past’ 9:34

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News Wrap: Gunman opens fire on Dallas ICE facility, killing 1 detainee 8:54

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Schumer says Trump ‘totally derelict’ for scrapping negotiations to avoid shutdown 8:35

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Law professor sues West Point over rules he says curb free speech 7:51

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How peace has held since the Troubles and what the U.S. can learn 8:43

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UNCF head on how historic $70M donation will bolster HBCUs 7:24

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WEFTEC Special 17:47

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Trump suggests Ukraine could reclaim territory from Russia 7:03

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News Wrap: Trump scraps meeting with top Democrats as government shutdown looms 4:59

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Man convicted of trying to assassinate Trump at Florida golf course last year 3:44

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What is antifa and why Trump wants to label it a terrorist organization 4:17