Best Hour Of Devastation Podcasts (2025)

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‘Putin is mocking’ Trump, Polish foreign minister says after Russian drone incursion 8:16

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It was an ominous series of firsts for the world’s largest military alliance. For the first time in NATO history, alliance airplanes engaged enemy targets in allied airspace, and for the first time since Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine, NATO opened fire on Russian drones. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Poland's foreign minister. PBS News is s…

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The potential consequences of Israel’s strike on Hamas in Qatar 5:26

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The leader of the United Arab Emirates visited Doha to express solidarity with Qatar, one day after an unprecedented Israeli attack on the Gulf nation. Israel's airstrikes that targeted Hamas's political leaders reportedly failed to kill them, but rattled the region. Geoff Bennett discussed the regional ramifications with Marwan Muasher of the Carn…

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No Bets Barred: Best Bets for Canelo vs. Crawford and Noche UFC 31:18

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It's that time of the year again. This Saturday, Noche UFC goes down, celebrating Mexican Independence Day with a big UFC event, this time in San Antonio, Texas. But that's not the only big thing this weekend, aside from the Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva UFC main event, this Saturday also features the highly-anticipated boxing superfight between Canel…

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The Intersection with Michael Popok Full Episode - 9/9/2025 1:19:16

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Why the OTHER birthday cards in Epstein’s album prove that Trump’s card is not a forgery, as MAGA women reject Trump and the Wall Street journal goes on the attack. How close is E Jean Carroll to taking $100 million off of Trump as a survivor of his sexual abuse? What has the Supreme Court done to our rule of law in just the last 48 hours. How Trum…

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How Is Oasis Seemingly Bigger Than Ever in the U.S., Three Decades After Their '90s Prime? 52:00

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On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about their field trip for Oasis' night 1 concert at the Rose Bowl and all the elements that built to this moment and made it possible for the band to crack into their biggest American audiences yet. And of course, Oasis superfan Katie had to return for night 2, where she tells Keith …

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Israeli strike on Hamas in Qatar adds fresh volatility to already unstable region 11:40

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There was a dramatic escalation in an already white-hot Middle East on Tuesday. For the first time, Israel attacked Qatar, a key American regional ally and the mediator of ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas. The target was a meeting of senior Hamas officials in the capital, Doha. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Mona Yacoubian and David Sche…

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Supreme Court Makes SHOCK RULING on 4th Amendment 18:28

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Now if you "happen to look a certain way, speak a certain way, and .... work a ...legitimate job that pays very little" you have lost your 4th Amendment rights against illegal search and seizure because the MAGA right of the Supreme Court just killed off that constitutional liberty in a one paragraph new order, attacked by Justice Sotomayor in a sc…

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Trump CAUGHT in a LIE as COURT DOCS Go PUBLIC?!? 13:37

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Newly revealed secret evidence about the financial relationship between El Salvdor and Trump's Administration proves that Trump and his DOJ have been lying to federal judges about who runs the torture prisons in El Salvador that US Detainees have been sent to without due process. Popok brings the receipts and explores the new evidence obtained thro…

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Beyond broken schools: how war disrupts education in Ukraine 10:43

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Around the world, education is under attack, impacting millions of children. In Ukraine alone, more than 1,800 schools have been damaged or destroyed since 2022, according to the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), depriving countless children of their right to safe learning. But the crisis goes beyond damaged buildings. Nelson Rodrigues, Education Specia…

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Trump SCREWED in COURT as BOMBSHELL Evidence DROPS 19:49

1d ago19:49

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With the House Oversight Committee's release to the public of the Epstein Birthday Album from 25 years ago, containing Trump's obscene hand made submission indicating that he knew of Epstein's double life as a sexual predator, should lead to the dismissal of Trump's "2 Billion Dollar" Miami federal suit against the Wall Street Journal for reporting…

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Israel targets Gaza high-rises as Trump gives Hamas ‘last warning’ to accept ceasefire 4:20

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A terrorist attack killed six Israelis and wounded more than 20 at a bus stop in Jerusalem. Israel raided the West Bank town where it says the gunmen came from. At the same time, Israel's military is assaulting Gaza City, destroying high-rise buildings as the U.S. gives Hamas an ultimatum to accept a new ceasefire proposal. Nick Schifrin reports. P…

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MURDOCH DOUBLES DOWN with BIRTHDAY CARD RELEASE 15:58

2d ago15:58

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There is an old saying Trump obviously never heard of, "never pick a fight with someone who buys ink by the barrelful" as Trump picked a fight with Murdoch and his Wall Street Journal over his close friendship with Epstein he could never win. Now Popok reports the WSJ to sell papers, embarrass Trump AND defend themselves in their defamation case Tr…

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Trump Gets RULING he FEARED From APPEALS Court 22:15

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Trump is using the House Oversight Committee to spoon feed the public just 10 percent of the Epstein Files, many of which have been made public already, in order to try to quash a Republican Representatives pending motion to have the full House vote to release ALL the files. Popok updates the audience on all the latest developments in the Epstein S…

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Social media ban sparks deadly protests in Nepal 6:59

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Following the Nepalese government’s ban on social media platforms due to non-registration and concerns about misinformation, large youth-led protests erupted across the capital Kathmandu and other cities on Monday. The demonstrations are escalating rapidly, with at least 15 people killed and more than 100 injured amid clashes, curfews, and reports …

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Trump SMACKED with New Lawsuit as WAR on City BACKFIRES 20:21

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Democratic Cities and States led by the Mayor of Boston Michelle Wu and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker are are fighting back to fend off Trump's shock forces being sent this week to occupy them. Popok examines a worthless new federal suit filed by Trump against Boston and its Mayor and explains why it is doomed to certain failure.Subscribe: https://…

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News Wrap: South Korea negotiates release of workers detained in U.S. raid 3:05

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In our news wrap Sunday, South Korea reached a deal with the U.S. to release hundreds of South Korean workers detained in last week’s immigration raid on a Hyundai plant in Georgia, Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv, Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba resigned from office, and Pope Leo XIV canonized Carlo Acutis, the first mille…

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Violence sweeps across Indonesia amid protests over worsening economy 6:55

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In recent weeks, Indonesia has been rocked by massive anti-government demonstrations. The protests are led by students, workers and women’s rights groups angered by the yawning gap between Indonesia’s elites and shrinking middle class, and turned violent after a delivery driver was killed amid a police crackdown. John Yang speaks with The Economist…

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On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Paris 1:07:22

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Nassourdine Imavov delivered in the main event of UFC Paris, putting him in pole position to challenge newly crowned middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev. But did he do enough to cement the spot or will the upcoming Reinier de Ridder vs. Anthony Hernandez matchup provide a true No. 1 contender? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Figh…

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UFC Paris Post-Fight Show | Did Nassourdine Imavov's Win Do Enough To Get Khamzat Chimaev Fight? 1:28:09

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Nassourdine Imavov checked off the most important box on Saturday with a dominant decision win over Caio Borralho in the main event of UFC Paris. With Dana White setting up a two-fight tryout, of sorts, to face Khamzat Chimaev in his first title defense, was Imavov's performance enough to make him the undeniable guy to face the new champion next? F…

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‘We gave everything’: Afghan allies abandoned by U.S. share fears of life under Taliban 6:47

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As the American war in Afghanistan ended four years ago, thousands of Afghans who had worked with the United States, and believed in the American-led war against the Taliban, were left behind. Many of them are still there after the Trump administration suspended relocation programs. Nick Schifrin spoke with two men in Afghanistan about their fears …

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Trump CRUMBLES as Lawsuits STEAM ROLL HIM 28:28

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The single largest source of Trump's legal troubles, according to the Atlantic, is Democracy Forward led by Skye Perryman and her staff of 150 who have brought over 100 lawsuits and are winning 93% of them against Trump. Skye joins Popok to brief our audience on the winning strategy and some new cases coming up in the next 72 hours that are importa…

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Trump Has DEVASTATING MORNING as ECONOMY TANKS 16:42

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Trump just ended the longest streak of job growth in US history, as his Commerce Secretary is so clueless that he just admitted by accident moments before the failing job numbers were released showing NEGATIVE job creation in June, that these numbers can now be trusted because Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics last month! Popok…

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UFC Paris Preview Show | Fight CANCELLED; Plus, Imavov vs. Borralho, More 1:01:35

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While Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho are good to go for their pivotal UFC middleweight main event at UFC Paris, one of the most exciting bouts scheduled for Saturday's card is off altogether after Losene Keita badly missed weight for his matchup with Patricio Pitbull. What does the loss of that fight do for the card overall? Ahead of Saturday…

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Trump SMACKED with New LAWSUIT in DC after MAJOR LOSS 16:20

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The ruling on Tuesday by a federal judge finding that Trump is illegally and unconstitutionally creating a federal police force to terrorize Americans with Trump as its chief in violation of the Posse Comitatus Act is already paying dividends, as DC sues Trump for the second time in 2 weeks, this time to rid DC of the federalized armed and dangerou…

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U.S. military strikes on suspected drug smugglers spark legal and diplomatic concerns 10:58

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The Trump White House is signaling a new war on drug cartels. On Monday, the president released video of what the administration says was a strike on a drug-running boat off the coast of Venezuela. Nick Schifrin takes a closer look at what happened and at the administration’s case for both the policy and the legality of this renewed focus on drug t…

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WARNING: 90% of Chinese Australians Make These DEADLY Surrogacy Mistakes – Don't Be Next! 15:15

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Send us a text ⚠️ WARNING: 90% of Chinese Australians Make These DEADLY Surrogacy Mistakes – Don't Be Next! WeChat groups are spreading DANGEROUS misinformation that's leaving Chinese Australian families with stateless children trapped overseas! Stephen Page, Australia's leading surrogacy lawyer with 2000+ successful cases since 1988, reveals the s…

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Trump STUNNED as His LOSING STREAK Continues 17:55

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Trump and his out of gas DOJ has suffered 6 separate losses in the last 8 days, with 6 different federal courts finding that Trump: violated the Posse Comitatus Act; Violated the Alien Enemies Act; Violated the Separation of Powers in the Constitution; Violated the 10th Amendment of the Constitution; Violated the First Amendment; Violated the Inter…

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Trump LOSES IT as IT ALL FALLS APART 19:09

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The Epstein Survivors Press Conference yesterday was a stinging indictment of Trump and his depraved and immoral Administration, and right on cue, just moments after it, Trump abused the victims again, calling them a "Democratic Hoax." Popok briefs the audience on the aftermath of the historic press conference, and the political miscalculations of …

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BTL | Dana White Announces Title Fights, UFC-Less Weekend Recap, UFC Paris, More 1:24:13

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While it was a rare weekend off for the UFC, it was a very busy weekend in the combat sports world, with CJI 2, DBX 3, RAF 1, and stealing the headlines, Misfits Boxing 22 — which was capped off by Darren Till brutally knocking out Luke Rockhold. What was the standout moment from this past weekend, and what are the burning questions in the aftermat…

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Trump CELEBRATES as His Total DISASTER SETS IN 19:35

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Let's look at this split screen for a minute. On the left, Trump and his family brag about making up to 6.5 Billion Dollars since he was elected, and on the right, all of the horror-inducing new economic numbers already out this week show that US Manufacturing, job creation, prices, and Tourism have fallen off the shelf and are crushing Americans. …

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What China’s display of military might and diplomacy mean for the U.S. 9:43

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There was an extraordinary display of military might on the streets of Beijing. China's parade was the culmination of several days of high-level diplomacy, without the United States, as China seeks to cement its place as a preeminent global power. Nick Schifrin discussed the gathering of leaders with Kurt Campbell, deputy secretary of state during …

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As rising sea levels swallow Bangladesh’s land, its climate refugees are forced to adapt 8:37

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Few countries in the world are considered more vulnerable to the impact of rising sea levels and climate change than Bangladesh, a nation of 175 million people squeezed into a landmass the size of Iowa. In partnership with the Pulitzer Center, Fred de Sam Lazaro traveled to Bangladesh to look at efforts to build resilience in the face of the escala…