Best The 3 Point Conversion Station Podcasts (2025)

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VP Vance In Israel, Shutdown Politics, White House Under Construction 12:46

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6h ago12:46

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Vice President JD Vance says he’s optimistic about the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas as the U.S. pushes for the next phase of the deal. It’s week four of the government shutdown, and the White House is ramping up pressure with cuts and layoffs. And the demolition of the East Wing raises legal and ethical questions about President Trump…

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Shutdown Economics, U.S.- Colombia Tensions, Louvre Heist Fallout 12:52

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The economic cost of the government shutdown is mounting, as workers miss paychecks and contracts stall. President Trump’s feud with Colombia is deepening, with threats to cut aid testing a decades-long alliance. And in France, outrage is growing after the Louvre jewel heist, with political backlash and a security crackdown underway. Want more comp…

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Airstrikes On Gaza, Shutdown Pressure Points, Venezuela Boat Strikes 13:24

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Israel says the ceasefire is back on after it launched strikes on Gaza in response to clashes over the weekend that threaten to unravel a fragile deal. It's day 20 of the government shutdown, but the usual pressure points that push lawmakers toward a deal haven’t been felt yet. And the U.S. steps up military operations in the Caribbean, raising fea…

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A Tiny Plot to Call Home 22:37

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Homeless encampments are a part of the landscape in many U.S. cities. In Oakland, California, one of the longest-standing and most well-known encampments was at Union Point Park. It was right by the water, and it had a beautiful view of the sunset. But it was also a concern for some local residents, who worried about crime and safety. When the city…

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"No Kings" Protests; Aid Slow for Gaza; U.S. - China Trade War Heats Up 14:49

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Thousands of "No Kings" rallies are planned across the U.S. today, protesting the Trump administration's policies. Plus, over a week in the Hamas-Israel ceasefire, desperately needed humanitarian aid has been slow to arrive in Gaza. We'll also look at the latest salvos in the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China. Learn more about sponsor me…

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Bolton Indicted, Trump and Zelenskyy Meeting, Rebuilding Gaza 14:52

5d ago14:52

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John Bolton is indicted on 18 counts for allegedly mishandling classified information dating back to his time as national security advisor during President Trump’s first term. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with President Trump at the White House to discuss Ukraine's request for long-range missiles, Trump says he will meet with Russia's presid…

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Venezuela Escalation, Shutdown Layoffs Paused, Military Pay 13:06

7d ago13:06

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President Trump escalates pressure on Venezuela, authorizing covert CIA operations and striking suspected drug boats. A federal judge pauses the Trump administration’s shutdown layoffs, at least for now. And active-duty troops get paid after a last-minute fix, but military families still feel the strain as the shutdown drags on. Want more comprehen…

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Gaza Ceasefire Tested, Shutdown Stalemate, SCOTUS Voting Rights 13:22

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Hamas hands over more bodies of deceased hostages as tensions rise in Gaza over the next phase of the ceasefire deal. The government shutdown stretches into its third week with no negotiations underway, as pressure builds on both parties to break the stalemate. And the Supreme Court takes up a major case on Louisiana’s congressional map that could …

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What's Next For Gaza?, Trump Return From Middle East Trip, ICE Tactics 14:06

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A fragile ceasefire is holding in Gaza as Hamas fighters return to the streets and freed detainees cross back into the strip. President Trump returns from a Middle East trip celebrating the deal that ended the war, even as questions remain about how long it will last. And Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are ramping up arrest operations i…

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Hostages Released, Trump In The Middle East, Shutdown Layoffs 12:13

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Phase one of the Gaza ceasefire is underway as Hamas releases Israeli hostages and thousands of Palestinians held by Israel are being reunited with their families. President Trump addresses Israel's parliament ahead of his trip to Egypt to sign the deal he brokered. And the government shutdown enters its second week, with multiple agencies sending …

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ICE Under Trump 17:02

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President Trump campaigned on a promise of mass deportations. Since he took office in January, agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, also known as ICE, have been increasing detentions to try to meet that goal. Today on The Sunday Story, hear how ICE is changing under the Trump administration from two people who have been working inside t…

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Nobel Laureate Maria Corina Machado on Regime Change in Venezuela 11:07

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From hiding, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado reacts to her Nobel Peace Prize, announced Friday, and tells NPR's Ayesha Rascoe why she dedicated the prize in part to President Trump. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Israel, Hamas Peace Deal Latest; Federal Worker Layoffs; Health Care Subsidies 14:50

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The peace deal between Israel and Hamas is entering its second day - we'll have the latest on how things are going on the ground. Also, As the shutdown rolls on, the Trump administration announces another series of layoffs among federal workers. Plus, look at subsidies for the Affordable Care Act and why they are at the center of the government shu…

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Gaza Ceasefire, Trump's Middle East Peace Plan, Letitia James Indicted 12:51

12d ago12:51

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A fragile ceasefire deal is being put to the test as Israeli troops begin pulling back in Gaza. President Trump prepares to travel to the Middle East as the U.S. sends 200 American troops to monitor the agreement between Israel and Hamas. And New York Attorney General Letitia James is indicted on federal bank fraud charges, a case brought on after …

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Gaza Ceasefire Reached, Shutdown Day 9, Chicago National Guard 13:35

14d ago13:35

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President Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a 20 point peace deal. More than a week into the government shutdown, the parties are largely digging into the same messages about what should happen next. And ICE continues arrest operations in Chicago while National Guard troops from Texas are positioned outside the city, des…

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Shutdown Politics, Air Traffic Control Issues, Comey Arraignment 12:44

15d ago12:44

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The government shutdown enters its second week with no negotiations underway, as President Trump threatens permanent layoffs. The impact of the shutdown is spreading to the skies, where staffing shortages have forced some air traffic control towers to close and ground flights across the country. And former FBI Director James Comey appears in court …