Best Rush Tech Support Podcasts (2026)

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The Horrifying Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, the Titanic of the Great Lakes 48:16

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One of the worst nautical disasters in recent American history is the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald. On November 10, 1975, the “storm of the century” threw 100 mile-per-hour winds and 50-foot waves on Lake Superior. The ship found itself at the worst possible place, at the worst possible time. When she sank, she took all 29 men onboard down w…

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Powell pushes back as Trump's DOJ launches unprecedented investigation into Fed 3:54

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The Justice Department has launched an unprecedented criminal investigation against the Federal Reserve and its chairman, Jerome Powell. For his part, Powell made it clear he was fed up with what he sees as a threat from President Trump and said he would not capitulate to political pressure when shaping economic policy. Amna Nawaz reports. PBS News…

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Trump's intimidation of Fed's leadership threatens economic stability, Yellen says 7:04

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As Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell pushes back against a criminal probe from the Trump Justice Department, Amna Nawaz discusses the developments with Janet Yellen. She served as chair of the Federal Reserve Board from 2014 to 2018 and was Treasury Secretary during the Biden administration. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour…

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Ex-prosecutor on DOJ's Powell probe and Trump's targeting of opponents 5:44

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To dive into some of the legal questions behind the Justice Department's investigation into the Federal Reserve and Jerome Powell, and similar moves by President Trump, Geoff Bennett spoke with Mary McCord. She's the executive director of the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection at Georgetown University. PBS News is supported by - h…

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News Wrap: Minnesota sues feds to stop immigration enforcement surge 7:06

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In our news wrap Monday, state and city officials are suing the federal government to stop the surge of immigration enforcement in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly is suing the Pentagon over attempts to punish him for urging members of the military to refuse illegal orders and Greenland is asserting its place inside of NATO as Tr…

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Iran protests escalate as regime crackdown leaves more than 500 dead 5:39

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Protests in Iran continue to grow and security forces are now estimated to have killed at least 500 protesters. In addition to renewed military threats from President Trump, he said countries doing business with Iran will face tariffs. Nick Schifrin reports on the latest. A warning: some images in this story may disturb viewers. PBS News is support…

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Trump administration's posts echo rhetoric linked to extremist groups 8:30

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Just weeks into the new year, the Trump administration has rolled out a campaign across departments that draws on images and ideas borrowed from right-wing and white nationalist circles. Liz Landers reports on what some of these images and posts mean, and Amna Nawaz discusses more with Cynthia Miller-Idriss of the Polarization and Extremism Researc…

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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on pushback to Trump's threats to Federal Reserve 8:14

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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 some Republicans pushing back against President Trump's threats to the Federal Reserve, opposition to military action in Venezuela and tensions continue to rise after the ICE shooting in Minneapolis. PBS …

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Literary Arts Fund created to rekindle a love for reading 6:35

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According to a recent study, reading for pleasure has fallen by 40% in the last 20 years, continuing a long-running downward trend. By many measures, reading skills for both students and adults continue to fall. Jeffrey Brown spoke with Elizabeth Alexander of the Mellon Foundation about a new effort to boost the world of words. It's part of our art…

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DeRay Davis On Being Taken Seriously In A Relationship As A Comedian, Game He Learned From Jamie Foxx, The Truth About Kanye, Misconceptions About Chicago, Being Generous Vs Being A Simp & Much More! 1:52:50

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Stop Making AI Slop, and Actually Leverage What It's Good For 26:46

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Download the Big Goals Worksheet The problem with so much “polished” AI content isn’t grammar, it’s judgment. We unpack why clean sentences can still feel hollow, and how fundraisers can use AI without outsourcing the thinking that protects the quality of your work. Instead of arguing for or against tools, we reframe the choice: Which role do you a…

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News Wrap: Iran threatens retaliation if U.S. intervenes in protest crackdown 1:46

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In our news wrap Sunday, Tehran warned the U.S. not to intervene as anti-government protests in Iran and the ruling regime's deadly crackdown on them intensified, and Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir died at age 78. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

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Investigation raises concerns about lack of FDA quality testing for generic drugs 5:16

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By some estimates, about 90% of prescriptions in the U.S. are filled with generic drugs. The Food and Drug Administration says that all agency-approved generic drugs "have the same high quality" as brand-name drugs, but a ProPublica investigation found that the FDA rarely tests the quality of generic drugs. John Yang speaks with investigative repor…

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How social media lures migrants into undertaking treacherous journeys 6:32

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Many people use social media to document the things we enjoy most in our lives, like vacations, meals or the latest TikTok dance. But it can also be used to influence people to seek better lives, often through dangerous journeys that can have tragic results. This report was produced by students at the University of British Columbia's Global Reporti…

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Scientists use new technology to track individual monarch butterfly migrations 4:55

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Monarch butterflies make one of the most extraordinary migrations in the natural world, often traveling thousands of miles across North America. Now, scientists are using new tracking technology to get a greater understanding of those journeys. Ali Rogin speaks with Dan Fagin, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who teaches science journalism at Ne…

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Highlights from PBS News Weekend as show goes off the air 6:43

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This Sunday is the final broadcast of PBS News Weekend, at least for the foreseeable future. PBS cancelled the show due to the loss of federal funding for public media. As our team signs off the air, anchor John Yang looks back at some of our top stories and highlights over the years. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fu…

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ICE shootings spark outrage, protests across the country demanding accountability 5:45

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This week's series of shootings by federal agents enforcing Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration have sparked a weekend of protests. Voices of anger and outrage were heard at rallies and demonstrations across the country. John Yang speaks with Lisa Gilbert, co-president of Public Citizen, a progressive advocacy group that helped organize Saturd…

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News Wrap: Iran threatens death penalty for protesters as tensions escalate 2:35

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In our news wrap Saturday, human rights watchers say at least 72 people have been killed in Iran as protests near a second week, the U.S. military conducted several large-scale strikes against ISIS in Syria, Trump moved to tighten U.S. control over revenue from Venezuelan oil sales, and rescuers in the Philippines said there's hope of finding more …

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Critics call Myanmar's first elections since military coup a sham as civil war rages on 9:30

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The second phase of elections is underway in Myanmar this weekend. It's the first election since the ruling military regime seized power five years ago, but with major opposition parties barred from participating, leaders jailed and an ongoing civil war keeping many from voting, the process is being widely criticized as a sham. Special corresponden…

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New book offers glimpse inside world of controversial tech firm Palantir and its CEO 6:16

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Palantir Technologies is one of the most secretive and powerful companies in Silicon Valley. It develops software that can quickly analyze massive amounts of data, used by government agencies, the military and major corporations. Ali Rogin speaks with Michael Steinberger, author of the new book "The Philosopher in the Valley: Alex Karp, Palantir an…

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The mounting economic challenges weakening the job market 7:26

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The U.S. economy added a modest 50,000 jobs in December. It was below expectations and capped the weakest year for job growth since the pandemic. Employers added a total of 584,000 jobs for all of 2025, a big drop from the 2 million created in 2024. The unemployment rate ticked down to 4.4%, but the jobs report points to a soft market. Economics co…

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New video of Minneapolis ICE shooting emerges as tensions rise across the nation 5:14

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Tensions continue to rise over President Trump's immigration crackdown. On Thursday, federal agents shot and wounded two people in Portland. It came after the fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis stoked outrage and anger. As special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports, new video deepened the debate over ICE's conduct. PBS News is supported…

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News Wrap: Zelenskyy says Russia used hypersonic missile to send Europe a message 5:27

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In our news wrap Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia's use of a new hypersonic missile was meant to send a message to other European nations, Gaza officials said 13 people were killed in a wave of Israeli strikes and Swiss prosecutors are asking that a co-owner of the bar where a deadly fire broke out on New Year's be held i…

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Iranian government threatens further crackdown as protests grow 9:01

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Protests across Iran continued to grow despite a nationwide blackout implemented overnight. What started as street marches against crippling inflation in the autocratic state have quickly grown to become one of Iran's largest protest movements in years. Stephanie Sy reports and Amna Nawaz discusses more with Vali Nasr. PBS News is supported by - ht…

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What oil companies need before tapping Venezuela's vast reserves 5:39

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President Trump hosted a group of oil executives at the White House and outlined his plan for American companies to exploit Venezuelan resources. Venezuela sits on more oil than any nation on the planet, but produces just 1% of the global supply. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Bob McNally, the founder of Rapidan Energy Group and a former energy adv…

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Brooks and Capehart on the response to the Minnesota ICE shooting 10:34

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New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by an ICE agent, the removal of Nicolas Maduro and fresh signals of the Trump administration's emerging vision of U.S leadership. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/news…

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Jacob Soboroff reflects on lessons learned from LA wildfires in 'Firestorm' 8:05

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It's been one year since the Pacific Palisades and Eaton fires tore through Los Angeles, destroying thousands of homes and killing more than 30 people. In his new book, journalist Jacob Soboroff offers a deeply reported account of the catastrophe, told through the voices of firefighters, political leaders and residents. Soboroff joined Geoff Bennet…