Best Global Citizen Solutions Podcasts (2025)

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MAHA Commission releases report on reducing chronic disease in children, with emphasize on nutrition & lifestyle changes over more gov't regulation 57:12

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Trump Administration's Make America Health Again (MAHA) Commission releases a report with strategies to fight childhood chronic disease that focuses more on nutrition and lifestyle changes rather than government regulations; White House says President Donald Trump would be willing to bring in a handwriting expert to show that it is not his signatur…

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Supreme Court lifts restrictions on LA immigration stops set after agents swept up US citizens 36:32

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News from the Supreme Court today….In a 6-3 decision, it blocked a federal judge’s ruling that restricted federal officers’ ability to conduct immigration stops in the Los Angeles area…. The Court also received… a formal request from the White House to let it hold back 4 billion dollars of congressionally approved foreign aid. The appeal comes afte…

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Saline soils of farmland: How to restore them? 8:23

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Summary:- The episode explains that saline soils arise when irrigation leaves salts in the soil, reducing root water uptake and harming soil structure, chemistry, and biology. Salt makes the “living sponge” (the soil) harder, with fewer pores, leading to wilting and lower productivity.- Diagnosis and immediates: measure soil electrical conductivity…

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Weekend Edition: Epstein Files and the 2026 Midterm Elections 19:21

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In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. Congress returned to Washington this week – and immediately was consumed by the Epstein files controversy and the looming government funding deadline at the end of the month. We talk with two lawmakers – on opposites sides of the aisle -- about potential Congression…

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Labor Dept says U.S. added 22K jobs in August, lower than expected; Pres. Trump renames Dept of Defense to Dept of War 49:15

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Labor Department says the U.S. added just 22,000 jobs in August, lower than expectations, and the unemployment rate goes up to 4.3%. President Donald Trump says the real jobs numbers will be next year, after his policies have a chance to take effect; Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) talks about her vision of keeping the needs of the U.S. middle class fro…

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. at a Senate hearing defends vaccine policy changes and firing top CDC officials 58:57

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Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. defends his vaccine policy changes and firing of top officials at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, before the Senate Finance Committee. Almost all the committee's Democrats are calling on him to resign. Secretary Kennedy is also asked about studies on the causes of autism, and ab…

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Survivors of sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein tell their emotional stories, call for release of more Justice Dept files; Pres. Trump again calls it a 'Democrat hoax' 58:08

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Survivors of sexual abuse by the late Jeffrey Epstein tell their emotional, personal stories in a news conference on Capitol Hill with Members of Congress of both parties who have been calling for the release of all the Justice Department files in the investigation of Epstein; President Donald Trump again calling that effort on the Epstein files a …

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President Trump says about sending National Guard to Chicago 'we're going in' and 'I didn't say when' 57:32

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President Donald Trump says, "we're going in" and "I didn't say when",when asked if he plans to send the National Guard to Chicago to combat crime. Gov. JB Pritzker (D-IL) responds; a federal judge rules President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated federal law by using the U.S. military to help carry out law enforcement activities in…

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#456 - 3 Tips to Speak CONFIDENT English at WORK, Interviews, Presentations, etc. 32:02

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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. Ever felt your mind go blank in an important meeting? 😬 You’re not alone! In this episode of the RealLife English podcast, Izzy shares his inspiring journey from feeling nervous and stuck at work to confidently leading meetings, giving feedback, and expressing himself clearly in Engl…

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Pest control or soil destruction? How to protect the health of our fields 4:49

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This episode, hosted by Andrés Díaz, explores the critical issue of pest control versus soil preservation and how farming practices impact the health of our soils and the broader ecosystem. It highlights that approximately 33% of the world's soils are degraded, risking a future food crisis. The discussion emphasizes that traditional pest control me…

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Building Practices That Heal - Rachel Loughrey 55:50

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Rachel Loughrey is a fellow climate activist (and friend!) and founder of Architects Climate Action Network / ACAN. She also shares some of her journey as an ecological architect on the Instagram account @eco_hun_. You can reach out to her on [email protected] with all your cuilding queries too! As always, don't forget to follow Book of Lea…

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Weekend Edition: Intel Corporation, Israel - Hamas Conflict, and the 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina 31:11

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In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, a discussion with Competitive Enterprise Institute's Ryan Young, about the Trump Administration's purchase of a 10% stake in the Intel corporation. Then, Nadia Bilbassy-Charters (bill-bey-zee) of Al Arabiya News Channel and Jacob Magid (MAG-id) of the Times o…

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20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina hitting Gulf Coast; President Trump cuts $4.9 billion in foreign aid through a 'pocket rescission', bypassing a Congressional vote 54:33

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On the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina devastating Louisiana,Mississippi and other parts of the Gulf Coast, tributes to those lost, pride in the rebuilding and recovery, and thoughts of preparing for future storms; President Donald Trump says he will cut $4.9 billion for foreign aid through a 'pocket rescission', which will not give Congress …

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. defends firing CDC Director Susan Monarez just a few weeks after she is sworn-in 56:51

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez was removed from her position because she did not align with President Donald Trump's “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) agenda. She is challenging the dismissal and her lawyers say she chose "protecting the public over serving a poli…

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Gunman shoots through church windows in Minneapolis, killing two children, injuring others, at mass celebrating new year of Catholic school; Gov. Walz says students were met with 'evil and horror and death ... 52:17

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A gunman kills two children and injures 17 other children and adults at a Catholic school in Minneapolis during a mass celebrating the first day of school before killing himself. FBI Director Kash Patel says it is being investigated as an act of domestic terrorism and hate crime against Catholics; Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser says the three w…

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Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to sue after President Donald Trump says he is firing her for alleged mortgage fraud 47:58

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Lawyers for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook say she will sue after President Donald Trump said he is firing her after allegation of mortgage fraud. Cook says the president does not have that power; President Trump says he wants anyone who commits a murder in Washington, DC to be given the death penalty. DC Council repealed the death penalty in 1…

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President Trump welcomes South Korean President and signs Executive Orders; Judge orders ICE to keep Kilmar Abrego Garcia in the US; Democrats start their summer meeting 32:02

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President Donald Trump welcomes the South Korean President and signs executive orders on the National Guard in DC, ending cash bail and prosecuting burning the American flag; judge orders ICE to keep Kilmar Abrego Garcia in the U.S.; Democratic National Committee starts it summer meeting in Minneapolis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap…

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Weekend Edition: Russia Ukraine, Trump Admin. Immigration & Deportation Policies, and Mail-In Ballots 28:22

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In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, a conversation with Yevheniia Kravchuk -- a Member of Ukraine's Parliament about President Zelensky's White House meeting earlier this week - and a potential peace deal to end the fighting between her country and Russia. Then, Steven Camarota of the Center fo…

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DAY 2 - Ghislaine Maxwell Tapes - July 25th, 2025 1:40:28

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The Justice Department released a transcript and audio recordings of the interview that Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche conducted with Jeffrey Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. From July 24th, 2025 here is the complete first day of the testimony. And a warning, there might be language that some find offensive. Learn more about your ad choi…

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DAY 1 - Ghislaine Maxwell Tapes - July 24th, 2025 5:04:27

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The Justice Department released a transcript and audio recordings of the interview that Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche conducted with Jeffrey Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. From July 24th, 2025 here is the complete first day of testimony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Stocks rally after Federal Reserve Chair Powell signals possible interest rate cut; Justice Dept releases audio & transcripts of Ghislaine Maxwell interview 52:52

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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signals a possible cut in interest rates in the near future and stocks rally on Wall Street; FBI agents raid former National Security Adviser John Bolton's home in Marylandhome and office in Washington. Sources tell media outlets it is part of anational security investigation involved classified material; Just…

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Vice President Vance in Georgia promotes GOP tax cuts; President Trump meets with DC & federal law enforcement, and National Guard, patrolling Washington 51:49

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Vice President JD Vance travels to Georgia to promote the Republican tax cuts & spending cuts bill known as the 'one big, beautiful bill', but he does not use that phrase, instead calling it the “working families tax cut” bill, while Sen. Josh Ossoff (D-GA) criticizes the law for its health care spending cuts; White House announces details of a tra…

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Texas House starts long debate on new Congressional redistricting map ahead of expected easy passage by Republican majority over Democratic objections 50:18

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The Congressional redistricting battle in the two most populous states moves from debate to votes. In Texas, Republicans are seeking to gain five more U.S. House seats for their party, and California, the exact opposite, with Democrats drawing a new map favoring their party in five more seats. We will hear debate from the Texas House of Representat…

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Boston Mayor Wu says she will not comply with Attorney General Bondi's demand to give up 'sanctuary city' immigration policies 46:51

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu says Boston will not comply with the ultimatum from Attorney General Pam Bondi to give up sanctuary city policies, saying,, "This has always been a city of revolution, of innovation, of standing up for the public good and never bowing down to tyranny"; California Assembly & Senate committees begin work on a new congressiona…

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Pres. Trump meets with Ukrainian Pres. & European delegation at White House, is open to U.S. troops as part of Ukrainian security guarantees, is hopeful of trilateral meeting with Russian Pres. 52:56

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President Donald Trump holds high level meetings with the President of Ukraine and the leaders of major European nations, and the NATO Secretary General, on how to end the war in Ukraine. President Trump not ruling out sending U.S. troops as part of security guarantees, and sounding hopeful that a trilateral meeting with himself, Russian President …

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#455 - How to Use Movies to Practice Speaking English at Home, Alone — 4 Exercises to Become a Natural English Speaker 33:39

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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. Movies aren’t just for entertainment — they can be your secret tool to speak English more naturally and confidently! In this episode, Izzy and Ethan reveal how to turn your favorite films into powerful speaking practice, with four simple but effective exercises you can do right at ho…

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Bus Connects, Metrolink, & Dereliction with Green Party Cllr Feljin Jose 1:00:35

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Feljin Jose is a Councillor for Phibsborough, Glasnevin, Drumcondra, Cabra & Ashtown in Dublin and a member of the Green Party. He has a special interest in all things public transport but is also passionate about tackling the housing crisis. Stay up to date with him on Instagram @feljin_jose or LinkedIn. As always, don't forget to follow Book of L…

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Weekend Edition: Federal Takeover of DC Police, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and 2026 Midterm Elections 27:46

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In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First: With this week's federal takeover of the DC police, we speak with Jillian Snider – a senior fellow at the R Street Institute and former NYPD officer - about the opportunities – and challenges – of the crackdown. Then: Axios Senior Economics Reporter Courtenay…

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President Trump holds summit with Russian President Putin in Alaska, says he is 'not here to negotiate for Ukraine' and 'won't be happy' if does not get ceasefire 44:27

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President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands on the tarmac at U.S. military base in Anchorage, Alaska, the start of a historic summit on how to end the war between Russia and Ukraine; District of Columbia sues the Trump Administration after U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announces that an expansion of federal control of …

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Gov. Newsom says California will go forward with new Congressional district map designed to get Democrats five more U.S. House seats in response to Texas Republicans doing the same 52:38

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Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) announces his state will redraw Congressional district lines with the express purpose of Democratsgaining five U.S. House seats to offset what is happening in Texas whererepublicans are trying to pass a new map to net five seats for their party. Gov. Newsom calls it "liberation day for California"; President Donald Trump cl…

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Pres. Trump warns of 'severe consequences' if Pres. Putin does not end war in Ukraine; Pres. Trump announces Kennedy Center Honors recipients 49:28

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President Donald Trump speaks with European leaders & Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about this his meeting Friday in Alaska with Russian President Vladimir Putin, warning of "severe consequences" if Putin does agree to end the war in Ukraine and saying that if the first meeting goes well, a second meeting with both Putin & Zelensky could h…

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DC Mayor & Police Chief meet with U.S. Attorney General on federal takeover of DC Police & bringing in National Guard; Labor Dept says inflation in July same as June 53:49

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Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and Police Chief Pamela Smith meet with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi about implementing President Donald Trump's putting DC police under federal control and calling out the DC National Guard to deal with crime & homelessness; Georgia Bureau of Investigation says the gunman in the deadly shooting at the Centers …

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President Trump places DC police under federal control, calls out DC National Guard, in response to the city's 'crime, bloodshed, bedlam and squalor' 55:11

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President Donald Trump places the Washington, DC, police department under federal control and deploys the DC National Guard to address, in his words, “crime, bloodshed, bedlam and squalor,” calling it “liberation day in DC"; Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser says she is not surprised by the president's actions, but this is legally an obligation un…

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#454 - Learn English with Stories: The Fake Guru Who Lied to Everyone — Advanced English Conversation 38:11

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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. In this episode, we dive into the unbelievable true story of Vikram Gandhi, the man behind the documentary Kumaré. Pretending to be a wise spiritual master from the East, he gained devoted followers, without them knowing it was all an experiment. Along the way, he uncovered deep trut…

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Weekend Edition: President Trump's Tariffs Agenda, Trump Admin "AI Action Plan," and Lawmakers Trading Stocks 30:46

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In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, there's been a flurry of economic news in recent days from the July jobs report to the President's tariffs agenda. We break it all down with Mike Konczal of the Economic Security Project -- and E.J. Antoni of the Heritage Foundation. Then, the Trump administr…

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President Trump calls Armenia & Azerbaijan peace deal signed at White House 'historic', reporter asks about possibly winning Nobel Peace Prize 41:41

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President Donald Trump hosts the leaders of Armenia & Azerbaijan to sign a peace deal; President Trump asked about his upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and how to end the war in Ukraine; Vice President JD Vance and British Foreign Secretary David Lammy talk about the war in Gaza… as they meet at the Secretary's home in Kent, E…

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Dow falls 200 on first day of President Trump's global tariffs; President nominates new Fed Board member 49:38

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President Donald Trump announces he is nominating Stephen Miran, current chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, to Federal Reserve Board, to replace a board member who has resigned; Wall Street Journal's Gavin Bade on first day with President Donald Trump's tariffs in effect on more than 90 countries (6); Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) says FBI has ag…

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U.S. Army Sergeant suspected in shooting & wounding five soldiers; President Trump imposes 25% extra tariff on India (50% total) for buying Russian oil 54:30

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Five soldiers are shot and wounded at Fort Stewart in Georgia… the suspected shooter, an Army Sergeant, is in custody; Texas Senate Committee on Congressional redistricting meets on the proposedRepublican-drawn district lines map designed to win Republicans five more U.S. House seats, while Texas House Democrats continue to remain out-of-state to k…

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Texas House Dems deny quorum to block vote on Republican redistricting map for second straight day; President Trump says GOP is 'entitled to five more seats' 51:47

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Texas Democratic House Members' boycott leads to Texas House of Representatives failing for a second day in a row to establish a quorum blocking Republicans from passing their Congressional districting plan; President Donald Trump says an interview Republicans are “entitled to five more seats” in Texas and that states which voted Democratic in nati…

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Govs Hochul, Pritzker support Texas Democrats while Gov. Abbott threatens to arrest them; Trump Admin. defends BLS firing while economists criticize the move 38:05

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker are backing a group of Texas Democrats who left their state yesterday to block a vote on new Republican-drawn congressional maps. It comes while Texas' Republican Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to remove lawmakers who didn’t show up at today's Texas House of Representatives session. The T…

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#453 - How Actors Learn New Languages So Fast — Use the Method from Hollywood Actors to Speak English Fluently 31:35

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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. Ever wondered how actors pick up a new language so quickly for a movie role? In this episode, Izzy and Ethan dive into the techniques actors use to sound fluent in different languages — and how you can apply them to boost your English speaking skills. Tune in to learn simple strategi…

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Weekend Edition: Medicare and Medicaid Anniversary, Homelessness in the United States, and Dasha Burns host of C-SPAN's "Ceasefire" 23:18

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In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, Clifton Truman Daniel, grandson of President Harry S. Truman, discusses this week's 60th anniversary of the signing of Medicare and Medicaid. Then, Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity's Michael Tanner discusses efforts to combat homelessness in the U…

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Dow falls after weak July jobs report, downward revisions to May & June, concerns about tariffs; Pres. Trump first BLS head, calls jobs numbers 'rigged' 48:30

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Wall Street falls after a weak July jobs report, combined with a downward revision to the jobs numbers for May and June and concerns about President Donald Trump's tariff schedule, finalized overnight with ratesranging from 10% to 50% for dozens of countries' President Trump fires the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, citing the jobs numbers …

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One day before 'libertarian tariffs' deadline, U.S. & Mexico agree to 90-day pause, federal appeals court hears challenge to President's use of emergency powers 55:31

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One day until President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs take effect, but not on Mexico, as he announces another extension while trade talks continue; Federal Appeals Court hears a challenge to the emergency powers law the president used impose the tariffs on many countries. We will talk about it with The Hill's Legal Affairs Reporter Zach Schoenf…

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Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged, despite President Trump's pressure to cut them, says more data needed on tariffs' effect on inflation 55:47

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announces no change to interest rates and says of President Donald Trump's tariff policy, “Higher tariffs have begun to show through more clearly to prices of some goods, but their overall effects on economic activity and inflation remain to be seen"; President Trump announces more tariff rates scheduled to take …

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Pres. Trump says he will not follow Great Britain in recognizing Palestinian State in Israel does not agree to ceasefire in Gaza and commit to two-state solution 51:25

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the United Kingdom will recognize a Palestinian state if Israel does not agree to a ceasefire with Hamas, improve what he calls the "appalling situation in Gaza", and commits to a two-state solution; President Donald Trump says the U.S. will not follow suit, and that recognizing a Palestinian state rewards H…

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President Trump promises food centers in Gaza, continues to face Epstein files questions; Senate starts last scheduled week 39:05

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President Trump continued his visit to the United Kingdom today. He and Prime Minister Keir Starmer talked to reporters about Israel’s war with Hamas. The president announced the US will open food centers in Gazato help the humanitarian crisis there and two leaders continued discussions on reaching a cease-fire in the region. The President also sai…

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#452 - Improve Your English & Learn American History with This SHORT STORY — Podcast for English Learners 22:17

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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. In this new lesson, we dive into the inspiring words of Malcolm X — a global icon and one of the most important voices of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. You’ll not only hear his impactful speech but also learn a ton of advanced English expressions and phrases that wi…

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Reconnecting to our Indigenous Land & Language - Eoghan, Gaelic Woodland Project 1:00:59

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Eoghan Connaughton is the founder of The Gaelic Woodland Project, a people-powered wildlife restoration project. They're not only focused on fundraising to buy land to return to wilderness in perpetuity, they truly value community and skill sharing and getting in touch with our land again. It really is a brilliant initiative and you can find ways t…

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Weekend Edition: FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, Forward Party CEO Lindsey Drath, and Cuts to Voice of America 30:10

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In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, a conversation with FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary on his first 100 days in office -- and goals during his tenure. Then, Forward Party CEO Lindsey Drath joins us to discuss that group's efforts to break through the two-party political system. Finally, form…