Best Talking Llama Podcasts (2025)

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U.S. Chamber of Commerce sues Trump administration over $100,000 H-1B visa fees 3:54

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Corporate America has been largely silent about the damage President Trump's policies could do to the economy. But now a powerful business lobby is suing over Trump's new $100,000 fees on H-1B visas.By Maria Aspan

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One of music's best kept secrets celebrates 100 years, quietly 6:14

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For a century, the tiny Coolidge Auditorium, at the Library of Congress, has been a wellspring of cultural integrity, innovative music and American ingenuity. (And free concerts.)By Tom Huizenga

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Opinion: Ask your doctor if the World Series is right for you... 2:33

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Prescription drug ads were once banned on broadcasts. But companies argued that infringed on free speech, and the drugs could help people. The FDA now permits pharmaceutical ads.By Scott Simon

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John Tesh celebrates the return of his iconic 'Roundball Rock' theme song to the NBC 6:19

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A '90s classic is back. NPR's Scott Simon talks to musician John Tesh about the triumphant return of "Roundball Rock" to the airwaves.By Scott Simon

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What one Texas Republican Congressman tells his constituents about the shutdown 4:13

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The government shutdown is dragging on, with no serious negotiations between the parties. The House is not in session and most members are back home in their districts, hearing from constituents.By Barbara Sprunt

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How narco-submarines are playing a major role in global drug trafficking 4:56

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Cartels are using submersible vessels to traffic drugs. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Steven Dudley, co-founder and co-director of InSight Crime, about the narcosubs and if they can be stopped.By Scott Simon

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Trump is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping during upcoming Asia trip 3:56

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President Trump is traveling to Asia, where he's expected to meet with global leaders including China's Xi Jinping and Japan's newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.By Anthony Kuhn

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Week in Politics: Trump's relations with Latin America and Canada; East Wing demolition 4:16

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We discuss President Trump's escalation in Latin America, trade with Canada, and demolition at the White House.By Scott Simon

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How U.S. military strikes on boats in the Caribbean have impacted Trinidad and Tobago 4:38

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The small island country of Trinidad and Tobago is in middle of an American military buildup. The U.S. has deployed warships and attacked alleged drug boats nearby, leaving residents on edge.By Eyder Peralta

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Northern California to decide on redistricting, potentially benefiting Democrats 4:10

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In Northern California, congressional districts could be redrawn by a vote on Election Day. Republicans say they're victims of the national redistricting fight, while Democrats blame President Trump.By Laura Fitzgerald

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Celebrities Fight Sora + Amazon’s Secret Automation Plans + ChatGPT Gets a Browser 1:07:57

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Backlash to OpenAI’s video generation app Sora has reached a new tipping point. We discuss two big changes the company is making, after Bryan Cranston and the family of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. complained about deepfakes. Then, New York Times reporter Karen Weise joins us to discuss her scoop that Amazon plans to reduce its hiring needs …

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Relationships, and Regenerative Ranching with Christine Martin 1:18:18

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In this episode of 'Barnyard Language,' Caite and Arlene discuss the seasonal changes on their farms, the challenges and joys of raising livestock, and community involvement. Caite shares her windy weather conditions, a local power outage story, and updates on her livestock. Arlene talks about her return to the sport of curling, the community aspec…

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Cooling my Balls 1:45:46

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Please join Mark, John and producer Pete as we discuss the week in Sports, Tech and Pop Culture. Join us this week as we talk to our good friend, Peter Pond, the fastest man on the kickball diamond. Join us the week to talk about week 7 of the NFL, the arrival of Jaxon Dart and Cam Skattebo, and the collapse of the Baltimore Ravens. We'll also revi…

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Opinion: Susan Stamberg gave NPR its voice 2:46

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NPR has lost a singular, distinctive radio journalist: Susan Stamberg, who died Thursday. She was the first woman to host a national news broadcast and set the tone, pace, and scope of the network.By Scott Simon

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Why are so many rich Americans investing in British soccer teams? 4:37

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American millionaires and celebrities are buying up British soccer teams in record numbers.By Robbie Griffiths

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Adm. Alvin Holsey, who was overseeing the Venezuelan boat strikes, steps down 2:19

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The admiral overseeing U.S. Southern Command is leaving as the Pentagon continues its attacks on small boats in the waters off Venezuela, claiming they are being used by drug traffickers.By Quil Lawrence

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Was the Chicago 'rat hole' that went virus in 2024 made by a rat? Researchers explain 1:29

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Was the great Chicago Rat Hole of 2024 actually made by a rat? Researchers who looked at the imprint in the sidewalk slab say "probably not!"By Scott Simon

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Trump and Zelensky met on Friday. What's next in the Russia-Ukraine war? 3:54

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Ukraine's president met yesterday with President Trump, trying to both bolster his country's weaponry and pursue a ceasefire with Russia. But it's unclear how interested Russia is in a deal.By Scott Simon

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Protests against Trump polices are expected across the U.S. during 'No Kings' events 3:58

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The organizers of Saturday's No Kings protests are expecting millions of people at more than 2,000 events to demonstrate against what they see as the Trump administration's authoritarian policies.By Joel Rose

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He was detained by ICE. Here's what happened when he lawyered up 4:03

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ICE tried to send one immigrant to a country he never lived; then he lawyered up. Detainees like him who can afford to pay for more due process show the pitfalls of a mass deportation approach.By Ximena Bustillo

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Saturday Sports: Baseball's League Championship Series; Shohei Ohtani's epic night 4:58

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NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss sports.By Scott Simon

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The latest on the Gaza ceasefire one week later 4:49

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A week after the Gaza ceasefire, Israel's new restrictions are keeping desperately needed aid out.By Jane Arraf

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Animals face off in 'Leaping Llamas' at the Rhinebeck Sheep and Wool Festival 3:34

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NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Andrea Parent-Tibbetts owner of Clover Brook Farm in Hyde Park, New York, about leaping llamas, an event at the Rhinebeck Sheep and Wool Festival where animals compete to see who can jump the highest.By Scott Simon

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California Regulates A.I. Companions + OpenAI Investigates Its Critics + The Hard Fork Review of Slop 1:05:10

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This week, Gov. Gavin Newsom of California signed a big package of A.I. and social media bills into law — including the first state law in the United States to regulate A.I. companions. We talk through what stood out to us in the package and whether these protections will work. Then, the subpoena that has the whole tech world talking. Nathan Calvin…

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Modern Crofting & Single Parenting on the Farm with Sally Crowe 1:38:32

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In this episode of Barnyard Language, Arlene and Caite discuss the latest happenings on their farms, including Canadian Thanksgiving, the birth of new calves, and the arrival of peak soup weather. Caite shares her dislike for preparing summer foods, preferring hearty soups instead. They also talk about local farming activities, such as the re-roofi…

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Don't Disrespect my Balls 1:56:59

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Please join Mark, John and producer Pete as we discuss the week in Sports, Tech and Pop Culture. Join us this week as we talk to our good friend, Jefim Piekarz. Here we are at the end of an MLB season, this week we'll go over the state of the playoffs and how we all expect the Dodgers to do what we all knew they would back in April. Of course, for …

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Joey Arias has plenty of art left to give: 'I want to live to be at least 200 years' 7:12

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Decades of metamorphosis and drag performer Joey Arias is far from his final form.By Ryan Benk

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Opinion: 'The Shipping Forecast' reminds us of the power of the human voice 2:36

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For a century, the BBC has broadcast the weather report for the seas around the UK. "The Shipping Forecast" has informed and lulled generations who tune in to hear it.By Scott Simon

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A secret imperial passage within Rome's Colosseum opens to the public 1:40

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Tourists can now walk in the footsteps of emperors. This month, a secret passage within Rome's Colosseum, reserved for royalty in ancient times, opened to tourists.By Scott Simon

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How social media influencers are promoting National Guard troop deployment to Portland 3:52

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The Trump administration is working with right-wing influencers to shape the public's understanding of protests against ICE in Portland, Ore.By Erik Neumann

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Analyzing Dominion Voting Systems sale to firm run by ex-Republican elections official 3:32

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Dominion Voting Systems has been sold to Liberty Vote. Dominion was at the center of fraudulent vote rigging claims by President Trump and his allies during the 2020 election.By Miles Parks

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Here's the latest on the Gaza ceasefire deal 3:49

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Hamas is preparing to release the last remaining hostages after Israel forces withdrew from parts of Gaza under President Trump's truce plan.By Carrie Kahn

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Georgia politics and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's stance on the shutdown 5:18

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NPR's Scott Simon speaks to reporter Greg Bluestein about Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who says her party needs to end the government shutdown and work with Democrats on health care.By Hadeel Al-Shalchi

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The last operational World War II Landing Ship Tank makes a stop in the Ohio River 3:56

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The last of the ships that some credit with winning World War II for the Allies has plowed through the waters of the Midwest, where people got a chance to visit it.By Tim Jagielo

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How the government shutdown is impacting farmers 3:36

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Agriculture is in a deep recession. The government shutdown is making things worse for farmers. It's cutting off information and funding from the shuttered Department of Agriculture, which means an expected bailout is on hold.By Scott Simon

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A foreign policy expert talks about prospects for peace marked by the Gaza ceasefire 5:28

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NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Shibley Telhami, Anwar Sadat professor for peace and development at the University of Maryland, about the U.S.-brokered peace deal between Hamas and Israel.By Scott Simon

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ChatGPT’s Platform Play + a Trillion-Dollar GPU Empire + the Queen of Slop 1:06:35

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This week, we discuss the standout moments from our field trip to OpenAI’s third annual DevDay — including a bizarre chat between Jony Ive and Sam Altman, and the announcement that OpenAI is putting apps into ChatGPT. Then, we try to make sense of the massive computing deal between OpenAI and AMD, and how it could impact the larger economy. And fin…

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Tom Llamas: Settled in as primary anchor of NBC Nightly News 30:33

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When Tom Llamas took over as fulltime anchor of NBC’s flagship Nightly News in June, he joined a list of legendary journalists who have had their name on that broadcast. The Miami native’s career has now come full circle from when he first joined the network as an intern 25 years ago. Many jobs and long shifts later, Llamas is now out front, dialed…

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Drama Llamas, Socks and Shanks with Sam Haley 1:35:02

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We're glad you're joining us for another episode of Barnyard Language. If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend (or two) and be sure to rate and review us wherever you're listening! If you want to help us keep buying coffee and paying our editor, you can make a monthly pledge on Patreon to help us stay on the air. You can find us on Facebook, In…

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Interview: David and Jon of Hope Deferred 1:06:22

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Gary and guest co-host Chris (from For The Rock) sit down with David Bunton and Jon Tooley of the Death Metal band "Hope Deferred". They dive into musical influences, how the band formed, the role their faith plays in writing music and the evolution of their sound from their previous bands (Embodiment, The Famine, and The Showdown). Takeaways David…

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Balls of Capicola 1:50:32

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Please join Mark, John and producer Pete as we discuss the week in Sports, Tech and Pop Culture. Join us this week as we talk to our good friend, Marlon Dixon. After our long break, we'll catch you up on this year's decimation of the ranks of top NFL players and Pete's Mighty Morphin Week 5 Power rankings. We'll also make sure to go over the debut …

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Opinion: Jane Goodall helped humans understand their place in the world 2:43

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Jane Goodall, the influential primatologist and conservationist, died this week at the age of 91. NPR's Scott Simon reflects on her legacy and love for chimpanzees.By Scott Simon

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Here's the latest on the Gaza peace plan 4:07

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Hamas responded to an American proposal to end Israel's war in Gaza and said it would return all remaining hostages. But big uncertainties remain over the proposal's next steps.By Emily Feng

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A review of Sean Combs' charges, hearing and sentencing 3:36

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NPR's Scott Simon asks NBC News Entertainment Correspondent Chloe Melas about the sentence handed to Sean Combs for two prostitution-related charges.By Scott Simon

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It's Day 4 of the U.S. government shutdown. Is an agreement on the horizon? 3:49

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We look at where Congress is in negotiating its way out of a government shutdown that is in its fourth day, with no solution in sight.By Scott Simon

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What to know about the threats to fire federal workers amid the government shutdown 4:09

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The White House is using the government shutdown to push aggressive plans to further cut the federal workforce and control spending.By Stephen Fowler

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Remembering Tuskegee Airman George Hardy, who died last week at 100 years old 5:18

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One of the last surviving combat veterans of the Tuskegee Airmen, George Hardy died last week aged 100. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Leon Butler Jr. from the Tuskegee Airmen Inc. about his legacy.By Scott Simon

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Saturday Sports: Baseball playoffs begin; a look ahead at the NFL season 4:30

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NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant talk about the Major League Baseball Playoffs, which include the Los Angeles Dodgers as they attempt to repeat as champions.By Scott Simon

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Retired U.S. diplomat George Kent talks about his cross-country cycling for Ukraine 3:57

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Following his retirement, former U.S. Ambassador George Kent cycled across the U.S. to raise awareness and money for the Ukrainian war effort. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Kent about his journey.By Scott Simon

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How Mormon Women for Ethical Government helped redistrict Utah's congressional seats 4:35

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A Utah court has ordered lawmakers to redraw their congressional districts, which could help Democrats in the midterm elections. The influential Mormon Women for Ethical Government was one of the groups that forced the order.By Saige Miller