Best Half Hour Intern Podcasts (2025)

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Attack Investigation as Hamas Hides Among Civilians | CBN NewsWatch 8/26/25 28:30

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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu apologizes for attack which accidentally killed five journalists, calling it a tragedy; Israel's military warns about the dangers of covering a terrorist group like Hamas, which hides among civilians; Jonathan ...By The Christian Broadcasting Network

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‘Aimed at breaking social cohesion’: Iran blamed for antisemitic attacks on Australian soil 18:38

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Many will remember a spate of frightening attacks against Jewish communities in both Sydney and Melbourne last year, including firebombings, vandalism and a van full of explosives. We now know, according to the country’s top spy agency ASIO, that the Iranian government directed at least two of these attacks. The government has responded swiftly, ex…

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Another 5 journalists killed after Israel strikes Gaza’s largest hospital 8:11

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A pair of Israeli strikes on a Gaza hospital killed five journalists and more than a dozen others, including first responders. Some of their deaths occurred on live television in what Israel called a "tragic mishap." This incident follows strikes that killed six journalists in Gaza City two weeks ago, the single deadliest day of the war for those c…

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First home buyers can afford a mortgage, but not a deposit. So will the new 5% scheme make a difference? 17:09

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If you’re in your 20s or 30s, or have someone in your life who’s in that age bracket, you know that the struggle to buy a home is real. So, what to make of the federal government's announcement that it will launch its newly expanded scheme to help first home buyers purchase a property earlier than expected? Today, senior economics correspondent Sha…

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CBN NewsWatch AM: Israel Vows Repayment After Houthis Attacks - August 25, 2025 28:30

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Israel is vowing to repay every Houthi attack after it struck the capital of Yemen on Sunday. President Trump is vowing to expand his National Guard deployment beyond Washington D.C. and into other American cities as a crime fighting initiative. ...By The Christian Broadcasting Network

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Maybe That Someone is You [Season 9, Episode 8] 31:23

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Mary tells Don and Sam that she was a real closet drinking, scrunched up in there with a warm beer. Mary describes her moment of clarity and the opportunity it gave her to act. She says that the hardest three words for an alcoholic are I-NEED-HELP, but she discovered that two alcoholics talking together creates a power greater than self. In this we…

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News Wrap: Zelenskyy marks Ukraine’s Independence Day with ceremonies in Kyiv 3:16

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In our news wrap Sunday, Ukraine marked 34 years since declaring independence even as its war to repel Russian invaders stretches on, desperation to reach food aid is hitting a new high in Gaza, Israel struck targets in Yemen in retaliation for Houthi attacks, the Pentagon is reportedly planning to deploy troops to Chicago, and 120 teams competed i…

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Why three brothers are attempting a record-setting row across the Pacific Ocean 8:53

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It’s a story of three brothers, a boat and thousands of miles of ocean. The Maclean brothers from Scotland are in the final stretch of their attempt to row nonstop across the Pacific from Peru to Australia. They’re going for more than a world record — they’re raising money for clean water projects in East Africa. John Yang spoke with the brothers w…

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More Australians are using AI now, but is it lying to us? 17:39

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AI chat bots are fast becoming a part of everyday life with more than half of all Australians using them regularly, although just over a third of those users say they trust them. Today, explainer reporter Jackson Graham explores how artificial intelligence learns, how often hallucinations - or wrong information - occurs and whether AI can be truste…

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‘Purely in survival mode’: Aid worker shares conditions in Gaza City after famine declared 5:51

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Officials in Gaza say Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least 33 people, including Palestinians sheltering in tents and seeking scarce food. It comes a day after the IPC declared that Gaza City is in the grips of a famine and projected that famine will spread to much of the rest of Gaza by the end of September. John Yang speaks with Oxfam’s Chr…

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‘Man-made disaster’: Famine declared in Gaza City where half a million face starvation 7:43

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The international organization that monitors hunger crises around the world has declared that parts of Gaza are in famine. The U.N.-backed group of experts said that half a million people in Gaza, a quarter of the population, are facing “catastrophic conditions characterised by starvation, destitution and death.” Nick Schifrin spoke with David Mili…

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A glimpse of life in Gaza, through the voices of its children 6:19

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As many as 132,000 children in Gaza under the age of five are at risk of dying from acute malnutrition between now and next summer, according to a U.N.-backed group of experts. Half of Gaza’s population is children, and many of them have been left scarred, traumatized and forever changed by the war. Nick Schifrin reports. A warning, images in this …

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CBN NewsWatch AM: Plans to Capture Hama's Major Stronghold August 22, 2025 28:30

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday approved I.D.F. plans to capture Hamas's major stronghold of Gaza City. Hurricane Erin is expected to weaken throughout the day as it moves further out to sea but dangerous rip currents will contiBy The Christian Broadcasting Network

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‘Intergenerational bastardry’ in our tax system: Do older Australians have it too good? 22:30

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This week was an exciting one in Canberra, especially if you’re the kind of person who digs the philosophy of tax and transfer. We are talking, of course, about the economic roundtable, hosted by Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Meanwhile Health Minister Mark Butler began the necessary but painful process of reining in the enormous growth of the NDIS. Chief…

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Canada’s foreign minister on U.S. relations and security guarantees for Ukraine 9:09

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The U.S.-Canada relationship, for decades a symbol of stability, has been rockier under President Trump, who has joked about making Canada the 51st state. Nick Schifrin spoke with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand about relations with the U.S., trade negotiations, security in Haiti and opportunities for peace in Ukraine. PBS News is supported b…

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CBN NewsWatch AM: Netanyahu Accelerates Operation Against Hamas - August 21, 202 28:30

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is accelerating the operation against Hamas in Gaza City. He's ordered the I.D.F. to "shorten the timelines" to conquer the last terror strongholds in Gaza. Hurricane Erin is making its way north up ... ...By The Christian Broadcasting Network

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As Russia continues to wage war, NATO meets to plan Ukraine’s future defense 3:10

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Moscow insisted that it must participate in any security guarantees provided by the U.S. and Europe to Ukraine. That is likely a non-starter for the West and shows the challenge facing allies as they try to forge a path toward peace. Russia’s demand comes as U.S. and NATO military chiefs are working to create a plan that would provide Ukraine the a…

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Expert analyzes difficulties of providing Ukraine with security guarantees 5:50

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For perspective on the challenges of providing a security guarantee to Ukraine, Amna Nawaz spoke with James Townsend, a senior advisor at the Atlantic Council. He has had a decades-long career focusing on Europe, including as deputy secretary of defense for Europe and NATO policy during the Obama administration. PBS News is supported by - https://w…

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The Bottom Line 8-14-25 with special guest US Representative Chellie Pingree 32:02

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From the Williams Broadcasting Studios' join John and Patrick with special guest US Represenative Chellie Pringree for this weeks "Bottom Line".By John Williams

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Russia-Ukraine: Whose side is Trump on now? 25:31

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Since Russia launched its full scale invasion of Ukraine three and a half years ago, both sides have suffered catastrophic losses. More than one million Russian soldiers killed or injured. And on the Ukrainian side? Nearly 400,000. Both sides seem to agree on nothing except for one thing: whoever has the support of American president Donald Trump h…

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CBN NewsWatch AM: Israel's Plans to Conquer Gaza City Approved - August 20, 2025 28:30

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Israel's plan to encircle and conquer Gaza City has been approved. The White House is ramping up efforts to end Europe's most devastating war, but as tensions rise, finding common ground between world leaders is proving tougher than expected. ...By The Christian Broadcasting Network

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Putin ‘won’t give up on trying to destroy’ us, Ukraine’s former foreign minister warns 8:13

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The White House says that Vladimir Putin told President Trump that he would meet with the man whose country Russia invaded, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. It comes as Trump is ruling out sending U.S. troops to Ukraine and also signaling it would be impossible for Ukraine to get Crimea back. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Pavlo Klimkin,…

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Russian propaganda finds sympathetic ears among U.S. religious right 7:15

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Over the last decade, we've charted Russian propaganda efforts to affect elections in the U.S. and overseas. Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to portray himself and Russia as defenders of Christian and so-called "traditional" values. As special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky reports, those arguments have found an eager audience within cert…

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The country writers festival that descended into chaos 16:41

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It was billed as a “vibrant gathering of readers, writers, and creative thinkers” who would spark “ideas, conversation, and inspiration”. So what happened last weekend to turn the Bendigo Writers Festival from an idyllic ideas-fest into an event that exemplified “an authoritarian abuse of power”, as the festival’s founder put it? Today, senior cult…

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CBN NewsWatch AM: Israel's expanded military offensive in Gaza weakens Hamas 8/1 28:30

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Israel's expanded military offensive in Gaza is weakening Hamas. There are reports the terror group has agreed to a U.S. ceasefire proposal offered weeks ago. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy along with Europe's top leaders met at the White House ...By The Christian Broadcasting Network

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Zelenskyy gets promises of long-term U.S. support in White House talks with Trump 8:06

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Leaders from across Europe descended on Washington in a remarkable show of support for Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, who came to the White House to meet President Trump. The hastily arranged summit followed Friday’s Anchorage meeting between Trump and Russian President Putin. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/ne…

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Would ceding territory to Russia actually bring lasting peace to Ukraine? Experts weigh in 10:01

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For perspective on Monday's meetings at the White House and the negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, Geoff Bennett spoke with Charles Kupchan and David Kramer. Kupchan served on the National Security Council staff during the Obama and Clinton administrations, and Kramer was Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor durin…

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News Wrap: Hurricane Erin roaring past Bahamas 4:58

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In our news wrap Monday, Hurricane Erin is roaring past the Bahamas as the East Coast braces for dangerous rip currents, more than 150 people are still missing after flash floods devastated Pakistan, a flight attendant strike at Air Canada entered its third day and conservative cable network Newsmax agreed to pay $67 million to Dominion Voting Syst…

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CBN NewsWatch AM: Nationwide Protests Demanding End of War in Gaza - August 18, 28:30

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Israelis held nationwide protests this weekend demanding an end to the war in Gaza. Some families of the hostages believe these demonstrations send the wrong message to Hamas. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy and a host of European leaders are ... ...By The Christian Broadcasting Network

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A $90 million fine and a scathing court judgment. Is Qantas damaged beyond repair? 17:35

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It may have once boasted one of the most heartwarming advertisement ever to grace our TV screens reminding us that Qantas meant coming home, but in the last few years, the airline has weathered multiple scandals, and allegations of ripping customers off. And then came Monday morning, when the national airline was slapped with a whopping $90 million…

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The Language of the Heart [Season 9, Episode 7] 37:31

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Don, Olis and Sam report on their wonderful experiences at the 2025 International Convention in Vancouver. Don took in the convention and described the scenes, and with microphone in hand interviewed over a dozen participants: April, Bob, Callie, Catherine, Chris, Evan, Galrous, Kenneth, Marty, Melinda, Michelle, Miles, and Nick. We finish with Sam…

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What to expect from Zelenskyy’s next meeting with Trump, backed by European leaders 5:44

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When Zelenskyy returns to the Oval Office on Monday, at least a half-dozen European leaders will join him in a high-profile display of unity. After meeting with Putin on Friday, Trump aligned himself with Russian positions, triggering fears that Ukraine could be pressured to accept Moscow’s terms. John Yang speaks with William Taylor, former U.S. a…

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The unravelling of a star surgeon, and the journalist who took on the fight 24:42

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For more than a decade of dazzling media coverage, Dr Munjed Al Muderis was lauded as a miracle worker to some of the most vulnerable people in our community, helping people to walk again, against all odds, after losing their limbs in accidents and warzones. This all came crashing down, after a months-long investigation by reporter Charlotte Grieve…

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Security expert analyzes fallout of Trump’s alignment with Putin after their summit 5:59

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Efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine are shifting next week to the White House, where Trump will meet with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy. Their talks come as Trump aligns himself with Putin, dropping his demand for a ceasefire and backing a comprehensive peace deal hours after meeting with Russia’s president in Alaska. John Yang speaks with secu…

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What Trump and Putin said – and didn’t say – after their meeting in Alaska 3:17

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Alaska on Friday for talks on the Ukraine war. After meeting for about two and a half hours, the two presidents appeared briefly before the press to read statements and both left a short time later. Nick Schifrin was there for the summit and reports from Anchorage. PBS News is …

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‘Putin stuck to his guns’: Former State Department official analyzes Trump-Putin summit 6:07

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For a recap of the summit between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Geoff Bennett spoke with Andrew Weiss. He's a former State Department official who served in the George H.W. Bush and Clinton administrations, and is currently serving as vice president for studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. PBS News is s…

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Trump meets Putin in Alaska with future of Ukraine war hanging in balance 4:55

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President Trump welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday. It was the first time Putin had set foot in the U.S. in a decade. The talks centered on reaching a ceasefire nearly four years after Putin ordered the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which has killed hundreds of thousands and displaced millions. Nick Schifrin reports fro…

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Netanyahu: Palestinian State Means 'Suicide' for Israel | CBN NewsWatch 8/15/25 28:30

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says allowing a Palestinian state next door to Israel would be 'national suicide' for Israel, saying Palestinians' goal is not to create a state for themselves, but to destroy the state of Israel; ...By The Christian Broadcasting Network

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What Trump and Putin are hoping to accomplish at summit in Alaska 8:34

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As President Trump prepares to meet Vladimir Putin in Alaska, Nick Schifrin spoke with Dmitri Trenin for a Russian perspective on what Putin hopes to accomplish. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacyBy PBS News

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News Wrap: Israel approves controversial West Bank settlement 4:05

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In our news wrap Thursday, Israel's far-right finance minister announced the approval of a controversial new settlement in the occupied West Bank that's been on ice for decades, Tropical Storm Erin is gradually getting stronger and expected to become the first Atlantic hurricane of the season and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced plans to open a …

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How Baltic nations are working to fortify their border with Russia 7:45

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Russian officials say a top priority at Friday's Trump-Putin summit is normalizing U.S. relations on topics beyond Ukraine. That concerns European officials, who consider Russia a long-term threat. With support from the University of British Columbia’s Global Reporting Program, Nick Schifrin spoke with Estonia’s defense minister about the Baltic na…

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Is there beef between Chalmers and Albanese? And, we talk Palestine, and productivity mixed-messages 26:01

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This week the Albanese government announced it would recognise Palestine as a state, a huge foreign policy shift that was greeted with approval by many and criticism by others. Plus, the Reserve Bank assumes a fall in productivity right before the government's productivity summit, and is there tension between the PM and Treasurer? Joining Jacquelin…