Best Carpool Gaming Podcasts (2025)

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Video game company Electronic Arts confirmed plans for a historic deal 3:55

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NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Jennifer Maas, a senior business writer at Variety, about video game company Electronic Arts' agreement to be acquired and taken private in a deal valued at $55 billion.By Scott Detrow

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A preview of the MLB playoffs 4:31

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Baseball playoffs begin Tuesday with some familiar teams: the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and LA Dodgers. But the San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians are back.By Becky Sullivan

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Tyler Robinson's team requests time to review evidence in his second court appearance 3:35

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The defense for Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the Charlie Kirk assassination, has asked for more time to review the evidence before deciding whether to seek a preliminary hearing.By Martha Harris

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You can't come to the touring Cake Picnic unless you bring a dessert to share 2:10

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People across Southern California came out to eat cake this weekend… 483 different cakes to be exact. A touring picnic took over a Santa Monica park with one simple rule…bring a cake.By Makenna Sievertson

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Unlocking the Gen Z consumer 3:55

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As Nike targets a new generation with a revised slogan, "Why Do It?," NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to consumer trends expert Casey Lewis about what brands get right and wrong about Gen Z.By Ailsa Chang

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Congressional leaders met with President Trump ahead of shutdown deadline 6:48

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The federal government is close to a shutdown. President Trump met Monday with top Congressional leaders from both parties in the Oval Office, which ended with both sides dug in.By Deirdre Walsh

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The future of public media in South Dakota 3:56

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With federal funding ending later this week, our media correspondent went to South Dakota to learn what people want from public media today.By David Folkenflik

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Russell M. Nelson, head of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies at 101 3:27

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The leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has died. Russell M. Nelson was 101 years old — the oldest person to have ever led the Salt Lake City-based faith.By Emily Pohlsander

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With no guarantee of U.S. weapons, Ukraine races to make its own 4:24

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President Trump says the U.S. won't be giving more weapons to Ukraine. As a result, Ukraine is racing to make as many of its own weapons as it can.By Greg Myre

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A ubiquitous flower in LA brings memories of homeland for a local Salvadoran chef 5:54

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At this time of year, the flor de izote, or yucca flower, blooms in Los Angeles. Chef Karla Vasquez bought some at a Salvadoran market, and prepared a recipe from her book The Salvisoul Cookbook.By Christopher Intagliata

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What we know about the suspect in the Michigan Latter-day Saint church shooting 3:57

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In Michigan, authorities are investigating what caused a man to crash his truck into a church, then begin shooting people inside the chapel and then lighting the building on fire.By Jason DeRose

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Trump deadline for drugmakers to lower prices comes due 3:54

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The Trump administration sent letters this summer to 17 makers of name-brand drugs pushing them to lower prices to align them with what other countries pay. The companies had 60 days to "step up."By Sydney Lupkin

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A year after Bio Lab accident, nearby residents wait for answers 4:11

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When a chemical fire caused widespread evacuations and sent a chlorine plume over a Black Atlanta suburb last year, it was not the first accident of its kind. That worries residents there.By Pamela Kirkland

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Trump and Netanyahu outline plan for Gaza 4:26

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President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu laid out a new plan to end the war in Gaza.By Danielle Kurtzleben

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The new spy thriller 'The Persian' is built on real tradecraft 8:16

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Former CIA analyst David McCloskey keeps writing spy thrillers and the plots keep coming true. His latest book, The Persian, opens with an Israeli surprise attack on Iran.By Mary Louise Kelly

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A year after Helene, a group of raft guides embarks on a river clean-up mission 3:52

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A popular rafting river in the Appalachian mountains is still closed a year after Hurricane Helene, because there's just too much debris. Now, rafting guides have come together to help clean it up.By Rolando Arrieta

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426: Net Worth Of $1.3M - Back Again, Tell a Friend: Jesse & Ellie's Wealth Journey Continues 38:03

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🔥 Episode Summary In this episode, Jesse and Ellie return to share their financial journey from a net worth of $800,000 to over $1.3 million in just two years. They discuss their investment strategies, the impact of parenthood on their financial decisions, and the transition to a single income household. The couple reflects on lifestyle changes aft…

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Episode 36 – Tournament Travel 101: Packing, Hotels & Keeping Your Sanity 35:20

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Tournament season = chaos + coffee. We’re unpacking (literally) how to survive the packing lists, hotel pool parties, noisy hallways, and endless travel days. From parent survival kits to the “one thing you always forget,” this one’s for the road warriors. 👉 What’s your tournament MVP item? Tag us with your hockey travel hacks. Send us a text Suppo…

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Trump meets congressional leaders as shutdown deadline nears 3:56

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With government funding set to expire Tuesday, Trump is meeting with congressional leaders at the White House in a last effort to avoid a shutdown.By Barbara Sprunt

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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield says Portland has no need for federal troops 4:37

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Over the weekend, President Trump has ordered the deployment of troops to Portland, Oregon. NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield.By Andrew Limbong

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President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu meet as pressure builds over Gaza and hostages 4:20

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NPR's Emily Feng reports from Tel Aviv on the Trump–Netanyahu meeting, the outlines of a U.S. proposal for Gaza, and the hurdles that remain over hostages and governance.By Emily Feng

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Did you already pick your comfort shows for this fall? 9:29

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NPR's Mallory Yu and Stephen Thompson join host Andrew Limbong to talk about the comfort programs they're turning to this fall.By Andrew Limbong

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A Georgia town is still reckoning with the aftermath of a chemical fire 8:52

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In Manufacturing Danger, Georgia Public Broadcasting's Pamela Kirkland examines the BioLab fire in Conyers, Georgia, and the broader safety failures it revealed.By Mallory Yu

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A new generation of pilots is taking flight at Tuskegee, 80 years after the Airmen 2:49

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Vontasia Smith is among the first students training for pilot licenses in Tuskegee University's revived aviation program.By Gabriel J. Sánchez

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Is Comey's indictment part of the Trump administration's retribution plan? 4:08

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Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted after a push by President Trump. The move marks a dramatic escalation in Trump's effort to go after his political opponents.By Domenico Montanaro

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Japan's Konbini convenience stores coming to the U.S. 3:59

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In Japan, Konbini convenience stores have become part of the country's infrastructure, offering fresh meals delivered several times a day, tickets to concerts and museums, and even services like bill payments. Now the model is coming to the U.S., where critics question whether it will resonate with American customers.…

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What to know about the missions just launched in NASA's cosmic carpool 3:43

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Astrophysicist David McComas is leading a new SpaceX mission to the point between Earth and the sun, where scientists hope to study the boundary of the heliosphere.By Andrew Limbong

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Ukrainians react to President Trump's new stance on the war with Russia 5:35

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Olga Rudenko, chief editor of the Kyiv Independent, talks about how Ukrainians view President Trump's shift from praising Vladimir Putin to backing Ukraine's full territorial recovery, and what it could mean for the war.By Avery Keatley

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What's changed about reporting on extremism in America 8:38

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NPR's Odette Yousef describes how she reports on conspiracy theories, domestic and foreign terror organizations and how people become radicalized.By Andrew Limbong

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EU Climate Commissioner says the world is moving on climate goals without the U.S. 7:00

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More than a hundred countries have committed to fresh plans to curb pollution - with one big holdout: The U.S. NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with the EU Commissioner for Climate, Wopke Hoekstra, about how global leaders are moving forward on climate goals with the U.S. on the sidelines.By Sarah Robbins

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One Battle After Another star reflects on her breakthrough role 6:09

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NPR's Andrew Limbong talks with Chase Infiniti about starring in One Battle After Another. It's her first movie role, where she plays Leonardo DiCaprio's daughter, and does all her own stunts.By Marc Rivers

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The Nintendo Drive 220: Nintendo's Fall 2025 Hype Check 1:44:30

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Now that we have a general idea of what the rest of Nintendo's 2025 looks like... how excited are we about it? Let's record ourselves talking about that topic into microphones together on the Internet in order to create Content™! ★ LINKS ★ ► Get Exclusive Perks on our Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: …

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'All Things Considered' bids farewell to host Ari Shapiro 8:10

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All Things Considered is saying goodbye to Ari Shapiro, whose hosts his final show today following 10 years with the program and more than 25 with NPR.By Ashley Brown

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Black liberation activist Assata Shakur has died at 78 2:51

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Assata Shakur, a Black political activist who was convicted for killing a New Jersey state trooper and later exiled to Cuba, has died.By Adrian Florido

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Redistricting could test Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's bipartisanship. 3:41

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has committed to being a bipartisan bridgebuilder. But he's also under pressure to redistrict the state's one GOP congressman out of his House seat.By Jenny Abamu

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Neko Case returns with her first-ever entirely self-produced album 4:56

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Neko Case has released her first solo album of the decade. It's also the first she's produced entirely herself, and speaks to her wide musical range.By KUOW Staff

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The fake Anthropologie rock that fooled boyfriends everywhere 4:10

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NPR's Mia Venkat explains to Ari Shapiro what the internet was obsessed with this week.By Mia Venkat

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Trump announces a new round of tariffs 3:58

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President Trump has ordered steep new tariffs on imported drugs, home furnishings, and trucks. The president's import taxes are pushing inflation higher. But that's not slowing consumer spending.By Scott Horsley

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Makeup mogul Bobbi Brown talks about paving her own way in the industry 3:27

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On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Makeup mogul Bobbi Brown talks about paving her own way when her industry was dominated by men.By KUOW Staff

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At the UN, Prime Minister Netanyahu is defiant as Israel's isolation grows 5:34

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Outcry over the war in Gaza leaves Israel diplomatically isolated as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to address the U.N.By Jackie Northam

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Jeff Tweedy on 'Twilight Override,' his new triple album 8:00

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NPR's Juana Summers talks with Wilco front man Jeff Tweedy about his new triple solo album, Twilight Override, which examines the pandemic-related trauma he says we're all still dealing with.By Juana Summers

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Does Comey indictment signal the end of DOJ independence? 6:36

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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with author and journalist Carol Leonnig about the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey and what it says about the independence of the Justice Department.By Ari Shapiro

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An Ohio tattoo artist has been turning traumatic scars into works of art for a decade 4:11

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We revisit a tattoo artist who has been helping people cover scars from traumatic events for ten years.By Ari Shapiro

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What upheaval at DOJ may mean for rule of law in America 6:19

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The indictment of former FBI director James Comey is one part of a dramatic escalation in President Trump's effort to remake the Department of Justice.By Carrie Johnson

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Why Every Agent Should Lead with Cyber with Zane Goldthorp 19:57

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In the second episode of our multi-part Shoptalk series, host David Carothers, co-host Kyle Houck, and guest Zane Goldthorp of ProWriters dive into the strategy of selling cyber insurance in a soft market. The conversation begins with an update on ProWriters' expanded capabilities as a full-scale professional liability wholesaler. The core of the e…

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What the recognition of a Palestinian state means to Palestinians 8:15

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Several countries have made moves to recognize Palestinian statehood. What do these announcements mean practically for Palestinians and are these declarations coming too little too late?By Ari Shapiro

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Colorado's largest utility agrees to settle lawsuit over claims it sparked wildfire 3:32

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Colorado's largest utility company has agreed to pay about $640 million to settle a lawsuit over liability for the state's most destructive wildfire, the Marshall fire in 2021.By Ishan Thakore

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Dogs take over a public pool in North Carolina 2:30

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Once a year in Wilmington North Carolina, dogs who love water take over the public pool for the annual Pooch Plunge.By Kelly Kenoyer

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Could a 'silver tsunami' of aging Americans fix the housing crisis? 4:11

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The "silver tsunami" of aging Americans is often seen as a potential way to alleviate U.S. housing affordability woes. But an influx of empty-nester homes into the market may not have much impact.By Wailin Wong

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On the frontlines of Mississippi's infant mortality crisis 5:18

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Public health officials in Mississippi recently declared a crisis around infant mortality. Too many babies are dying. Officials are working to help pregnant moms get access to better prenatal care.By Katia Riddle