Best Recess Theory Podcasts (2025)

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Summer School 6: When the markets need a designer 36:10

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In economics, a market is a place (even virtual) where buyers and sellers meet to exchange goods or services. Economists love markets. It's like all of our supply and demand graphs have come to life. Almost everything you buy goes through some sort of marketplace—your cup of coffee came from trading in the bean markets. Your spouse might have come …

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Tariff-driven inflation accelerating with ‘worst yet to come,’ AEI’s Michael Strain says 6:08

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New inflation figures showed signs that President Trump’s tariffs are starting to have an impact on consumer prices. Overall inflation held steady, but core inflation, which is closely watched by the Fed and does not include volatile food and energy prices, ticked up. Amna Nawaz discussed tariffs and inflation with Michael Strain of the American En…

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News Wrap: National Guard soldiers arrive on streets of Washington, D.C. 6:53

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In our news wrap Tuesday, National Guard soldiers were seen on the streets of the nation's capital as President Trump's temporary federal takeover of policing in Washington, D.C. begins, Texas GOP leaders say they'll call a second special session of the legislature if Democrats don't return by Friday, and police in Texas say the man who shot three …

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News Wrap: National Guard soldiers arrive on streets of Washington, D.C. 6:53

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In our news wrap Tuesday, National Guard soldiers were seen on the streets of the nation's capital as President Trump's temporary federal takeover of policing in Washington, D.C. begins, Texas GOP leaders say they'll call a second special session of the legislature if Democrats don't return by Friday, and police in Texas say the man who shot three …

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State Department drops criticism of Israel and El Salvador in human rights report 6:23

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The State Department released its annual human rights report Tuesday, but unlike in years past, this edition has come under scrutiny for omitting issues and countries with poor human rights records. Nick Schifrin looks at the report and at this active week of renewed Trump diplomacy with Russia. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newsho…

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State Department drops criticism of Israel and El Salvador in human rights report 6:23

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The State Department released its annual human rights report Tuesday, but unlike in years past, this edition has come under scrutiny for omitting issues and countries with poor human rights records. Nick Schifrin looks at the report and at this active week of renewed Trump diplomacy with Russia. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newsho…

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CDC shooting highlights increasing rhetoric and hostility against health professionals 8:03

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The shooting at the CDC headquarters in Atlanta has shaken many in the field of public health. Authorities say the 32-year-old gunman fired nearly 200 rounds at six buildings on the CDC campus. Authorities say he believed COVID-19 vaccines were to blame for his mental health problems. Geoff Bennett discussed rhetoric and hostility against health pr…

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CDC shooting highlights increasing rhetoric and hostility against health professionals 8:03

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The shooting at the CDC headquarters in Atlanta has shaken many in the field of public health. Authorities say the 32-year-old gunman fired nearly 200 rounds at six buildings on the CDC campus. Authorities say he believed COVID-19 vaccines were to blame for his mental health problems. Geoff Bennett discussed rhetoric and hostility against health pr…

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Sudan’s famine worsens as civil war intensifies: ‘We have nothing to eat but animal feed’ 5:34

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Over the last two and a half years, a brutal civil war between the Sudan Armed Forces and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has killed tens of thousands. Over 14 million Sudanese, more than a quarter of the population, have been displaced by the war. Stephanie Sy reports on the city of El Fasher in Darfur, which has faced famine for over a year. A …

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Maine arts residency gives Black and Brown artists a platform to develop their craft 7:53

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Indigo Arts Alliance is an organization focused on supporting contemporary Black and Brown artists and opening doors to artists of color worldwide. It's doing all of this from its home in an unlikely place: Maine. Jeffrey Brown reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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How to beat AI-driven custom pricing 4:40

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There are new concerns around how artificial intelligence might be used to set prices for products, such as airfare. It comes after Delta Airlines announced it was using AI to help adjust prices on some of its flights. Tim McPhillips takes a look at how to approach buying tickets and how all consumers can help guard themselves against AI-driven cus…

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Crashing out because Taylor Swift might go on Travis Kelce’s podcast, Jordon Hudson update, Tom Brady vs. ChatGPT, and a Shedeur Sanders hot take 51:53

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Madeline and Charlotte start this episode off with a few updates about Jordon Hudson after last week’s episode detailing how they almost secured an interview with her. Also, the gals need your questions for a mailbag episode, so be sure to email them to [email protected]! Then, witness your intrepid hosts crash out because there’s a very go…

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Seth Rogen | Trump's DC Press Conference Fact-Checked Live by CNN; Trump Confuses Alaska & Russia: A Closer Look 25:57

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Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump giving an unhinged press conference announcing his decision to send federal troops to Washington, D.C., despite the fact that crime is down. Then, Seth Rogen talks about being surprised that Apple TV+ let him get away with as much as he did in his shows Platonic and The Studio, the entertainment industry bei…

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The legality of Trump’s D.C. takeover as statistics show decline in crime 8:02

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In an unprecedented move, President Trump has taken over Washington, D.C.'s police department and activated its National Guard. The federal takeover invokes rare, but legal, presidential authorities, but local officials say he’s wrong to say that crime has spiraled out of control. Amna Nawaz discussed the legality behind this action and what this m…

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The legality of Trump’s D.C. takeover as statistics show decline in crime 8:02

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In an unprecedented move, President Trump has taken over Washington, D.C.'s police department and activated its National Guard. The federal takeover invokes rare, but legal, presidential authorities, but local officials say he’s wrong to say that crime has spiraled out of control. Amna Nawaz discussed the legality behind this action and what this m…

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News Wrap: Trump plans to discuss Ukraine’s future borders with Putin 6:21

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In our news wrap Monday, President Trump said he's planning to discuss Ukraine's future borders with Putin when the two meet in Alaska, a judge in New York rejected a Justice Department request to unseal grand jury records from Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking case and officials in Pennsylvania say at least one person is confirmed dead after an …

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Al Jazeera’s Anas al-Sharif and 4 other journalists killed by Israeli drone strike in Gaza 4:39

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Some of the heaviest Israeli bombardment in weeks was reported overnight in Gaza. Health authorities said at least 34 people were killed, including five Al Jazeera staffers. It comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continued to defend his plan to occupy Gaza’s largest city and an area that Israel has defined as a humanitarian zone for …

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‘We’re allowed to be partisan’ in drawing congressional maps, Texas Republican says 6:13

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he’ll extend the standoff over redistricting for as long as necessary. The Republican effort is being pushed by President Trump and Abbott, who called a special session. Democrats have called foul, and they’re trying to run out the clock by staying out of state. Stephanie Sy discussed more with the GOP lawmaker central t…

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‘We’re allowed to be partisan’ in drawing congressional maps, Texas Republican says 6:13

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he’ll extend the standoff over redistricting for as long as necessary. The Republican effort is being pushed by President Trump and Abbott, who called a special session. Democrats have called foul, and they’re trying to run out the clock by staying out of state. Stephanie Sy discussed more with the GOP lawmaker central t…

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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s federal takeover of Washington, D.C. 8:24

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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump’s federal takeover of Washington, D.C., the redistricting battle in Texas and other states and Trump's upcoming meeting with Putin. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/abo…

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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s federal takeover of Washington, D.C. 8:24

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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump’s federal takeover of Washington, D.C., the redistricting battle in Texas and other states and Trump's upcoming meeting with Putin. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/abo…

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How Trump’s immigration policies are affecting caregivers and nursing homes 8:30

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More than one million immigrants work in healthcare and make up an increasing share of caregivers for elderly and disabled Americans. That includes not only medical professionals, but also workers who keep facilities running. The industry already faces labor shortages, and the Trump administration’s immigration policies could make it more difficult…

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How Trump’s immigration policies are affecting caregivers and nursing homes 8:30

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More than one million immigrants work in healthcare and make up an increasing share of caregivers for elderly and disabled Americans. That includes not only medical professionals, but also workers who keep facilities running. The industry already faces labor shortages, and the Trump administration’s immigration policies could make it more difficult…

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A Brief But Spectacular take on revolutionizing women’s health care 3:17

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After struggling to find doctors who properly treated her own menopause symptoms, Joanna Strober created Midi Health, a virtual clinic designed for the millions of women navigating this significant life transition. She gives her Brief But Spectacular take on revolutionizing women's health care. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshou…

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God Mode: The Technological Battle for Global Domination | Bruno Maçães 1:00:52

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In Episode 434 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Bruno Maçães, a geopolitical strategist and the former Minister of European Affairs for Portugal, whose latest book titled "World Builders" explores the intersection of technology and geopolitics. In the first hour, Bruno puts forward a radical new theory of geopolitics and technology tha…

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Netanyahu lashes out at critics of plan to occupy Gaza City as condemnation mounts 6:21

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In the face of mounting international condemnation, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu defended his plan for a military occupation of Gaza City. At a news conference Sunday, he lashed out at what he called a “global campaign of lies,” while the U.N. Security Council gathered for an emergency meeting on Gaza. John Yang speaks with The Economist’s Isra…

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Why new college graduates are facing one of the toughest job markets in a decade 6:26

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New college graduates are facing one of the most challenging markets for entry-level jobs in a decade. PBS News asked recent grads about their job searches, and John Yang speaks with Christine Cruzvergara, chief education strategy officer at Handshake, for more on the current state of the job market and advice for first-time job seekers. PBS News i…

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Academy at the Farm instills confidence in kids with lessons in animal care 5:52

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When classes begin this week at one public charter school in Florida, some of the lessons will be taught in barns and animal pens. Colleen Bradford Krantz of Iowa PBS reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fundersBy PBS News

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News Wrap: Zelenskyy says Ukraine won’t give up territory to end war with Russia 2:38

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In our news wrap Saturday, Zelenskyy rejected Trump’s suggestion that a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia may include the two nations “swapping” territory, outrage grew over Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City, a memorial was held in Nagasaki, Japan, 80 years after the U.S. detonated an atomic bomb there, and the crew that relieved two U…

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New study highlights ‘grave, growing’ danger of plastic pollution to world’s health 4:49

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In Geneva, negotiators from 175 nations are trying to hammer out the first-ever legally binding treaty on plastic pollution. The urgency of the talks was underscored this week by a new study published in The Lancet. It calls plastics a “grave, growing and under-recognized danger to human and planetary health.” John Yang speaks with Tracey Woodruff,…

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‘When It All Burns’ recounts a historic megafire season with the elite Los Padres Hotshots 5:34

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The Gifford Fire in Southern California has reached “megafire” status, burning an area bigger than Atlanta. Megafires, which burn more than 100,000 acres, have become increasingly common in recent years. A new book, “When It All Burns: Fighting Fire in a Transformed World,” is the first-hand account of a season with a team of elite firefighters. Jo…