Best Political Science Digest Podcasts (2025)

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What’s ahead for U.S. economy as global market reacts to Trump’s tariffs 6:35

6h ago6:35

6:35

The Congressional Budget Office released an analysis of the impact of President Trump’s tariffs. It projects current policies would reduce the deficit by $2.8 trillion over the next decade, but raise inflation and shrink the size of the economy. It comes as Trump issued new tariffs on steel and aluminum overnight, doubling them from 25 to 50 percen…

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News Wrap: Trump says Putin vows to respond to Ukraine’s drone attack on Russian airfields 5:58

43m ago5:58

5:58

In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump said Putin told him Russia would respond to Ukraine's drone attack on airfields, an aid group in Gaza temporarily paused food deliveries today at its three distribution sites, a stampede outside of a cricket stadium in India killed at least 11 people and injured more than 30 others. PBS News is supported …

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White House revokes guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions 5:12

6h ago5:12

5:12

The Trump administration rescinded federal guidance that required emergency rooms to provide an abortion if the procedure would save a patient’s life. The Biden-era guidance argued the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act required hospitals to provide treatment during a medical emergency, even in states with near-total abortion bans. Ge…

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Georgia teen says ICE detention was ‘life-altering’ and ‘like a prison’ 4:42

7h ago4:42

4:42

The Trump administration is continuing its crackdown on immigration through enforcement raids, arrests and deportations. That has included some teenagers being taken into custody by immigration officials. Laura Barrón-López spoke with Ximena Arias-Cristobal, a Georgia teenager fighting deportation after ICE officials detained her following a mistak…

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Miles Taylor fights Trump’s order targeting him, calling it ‘an attack on free speech’ 9:06

14h ago9:06

9:06

In 2018, an anonymous Trump administration official delivered a stark warning about the threat he said the president posed with his erratic behavior. The author was later revealed to be Miles Taylor. When Trump returned to office, he claimed Taylor’s actions could be treasonous and ordered DHS and other agencies to launch an investigation. Taylor j…

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Local arts groups face budget gaps as NEA pulls grants 8:37

13h ago8:37

8:37

On May 3, the National Endowment for the Arts sent emails to hundreds of arts organizations around the country terminating their grants. The abrupt loss of federal support has organizations scrambling to make up for budget shortfalls. Jeffrey Brown reports for our series, Art in Action, and our arts and culture coverage, CANVAS. PBS News is support…

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The words of wisdom shared with the Class of 2025 by commencement speakers 4:50

20h ago4:50

4:50

As graduates celebrate the end of the academic year and the beginning of a new journey, leaders, celebrities, thinkers and dignitaries have been delivering commencement speeches. We share some words of wisdom passed on to the class of 2025. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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More than 2 dozen killed as Gazans again face gunfire outside humanitarian aid site 3:55

7h ago3:55

3:55

It's designed to deliver food to the most desperate, but for the third time in three days, Gazans faced gunfire outside a new humanitarian aid site. It comes as half a million Gazans are extremely food insecure and on the verge of famine. Nick Schifrin reports. A warning, images in this story are disturbing. PBS News is supported by - https://www.p…

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News Wrap: South Korean liberal leader wins presidential race 5:14

8h ago5:14

5:14

In our news wrap Tuesday, South Korea's liberal opposition leader Lee Jae-myung won the country's presidential race, Russian rockets blasted the Ukrainian city of Sumy killing at least four, the White House sent the first rescissions package to Congress and Newark's mayor sued New Jersey's top federal prosecutor over his arrest outside of an immigr…

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Former Israeli PM Olmert explains why he believes his country is committing war crimes 10:33

8h ago10:33

10:33

One of the strongest condemnations of Israel’s ongoing offensive in Gaza has come from its own former prime minister, Ehud Olmert, who served from 2006 to 2009. Last week, he wrote a scathing op-ed in the Israeli newspaper Haaretz with the headline “Enough Is Enough. Israel Is Committing War Crimes.” Geoff Bennett spoke with Olmert to discuss more.…

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How Democratic and Republican mayors are teaming up to address the housing crisis 7:49

15h ago7:49

7:49

A bipartisan group of mayors and business leaders are teaming up to tackle housing and homelessness issues nationwide. They’re meeting as the Trump administration looks to slash assistance programs amid record-high homelessness. Amna Nawaz spoke with two mayors leading the effort, Long Beach, California, Mayor Rex Richardson, a Democrat, and Clearf…

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Ex-DOGE staffer: ‘I have no idea’ who was in charge 7:36

4h ago7:36

7:36

Billionaire Elon Musk has returned to his business ventures after leaving the White House and his role with the so-called Department of Government Efficiency. During Musk’s tenure in the Trump administration, DOGE was tasked with gutting the federal workforce and publicizing cost-cutting efforts. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López spoke w…

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Basketball legend Candace Parker on ‘The Can-Do Mindset’ and finding success 7:10

1h ago7:10

7:10

Three-time WNBA champion Candace Parker knows a thing or two about success and how to achieve it. Since announcing her retirement last year after 16 seasons, the seven-time all-star and two-time MVP has stepped into a new role as an author. Amna Nawaz spoke with Parker about her first book, “The Can-Do Mindset: How to Cultivate Resilience, Follow Y…

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Family farm in Oregon grows crops to share South Asian cuisine with its community 2:26

1h ago2:26

2:26

A family farm in Oregon is unlike most here in the U.S. Sandeep Pillai of our journalism training program, PBS News Student Reporting Labs, spoke with the farm's owners about the connection between their South Asian heritage and the crops they grow. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Investigators say man used makeshift flamethrower in attack on pro-Israel group in Boulder 3:53

17h ago3:53

3:53

Federal and state prosecutors charged a man with 16 counts of attempted murder and with a hate crime after he allegedly set fire to demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado, who were marching in support of Israeli hostages. The Trump administration has condemned the attacker for his alleged crimes and also his legal status, saying he had overstayed his v…

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News Wrap: 3 killed and dozens more hurt heading to Gaza aid distribution site 5:30

18h ago5:30

5:30

In our news wrap Monday, three people were killed and dozens more injured while headed to an aid distribution site in Gaza, more than 100 wildfires in Canada forced mass evacuations and sent smoke and unhealthy air deep into the U.S. and Newark airport reopened one of its three runways nearly two weeks ahead of schedule. PBS News is supported by - …

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Congress expects Trump request to cut funding already approved as big bill faces hurdles 5:50

1d ago5:50

5:50

As lawmakers return to Washington, they expect a rescission request from the White House to cut funding already passed by Congress. Among other cuts, President Trump’s request is expected to include the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the nonprofit through which NPR and PBS get federal funding. Lisa Desjardins reports on what this could look l…

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How the Trump administration’s plans to slash NASA’s budget will impact science 9:40

18h ago9:40

9:40

Funding for science is very much on the chopping block in President Trump's proposed budget. It's a fraught moment for NASA, particularly for those focused on earth science and not human space travel. Over the weekend, Trump announced he was withdrawing the nomination of his original pick to lead NASA, billionaire Jared Isaacman. Miles O'Brien repo…

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As delegations meet for ceasefire talks, Russia reels from Ukrainian drone attacks 7:16

18h ago7:16

7:16

Ukraine launched an unprecedented attack that sent drones deep inside Russia to target bombers. Russia’s strikes also accelerated as it launched the largest drone salvo of the war. One attack killed more than a dozen soldiers, leading to the resignation of Ukraine’s land forces commander. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://ww…

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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s budget and GOP support for cuts 9:25

18h ago9:25

9:25

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the big week ahead for Republicans and the Trump agenda on Capitol Hill and a new poll shows how young voters view the parties and their leadership. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/ab…

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A Brief But Spectacular take on big talk 3:39

18h ago3:39

3:39

Kalina Silverman is a storyteller who's transforming how we connect with each other. Her "Big Talk" project turns simple conversations into profound exchanges and has reached millions. Recently, Silverman turned her attention to documenting the stories of California wildfire survivors, helping raise millions in relief. She shares her Brief But Spec…

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As hurricane season begins, federal agencies overseeing storms face barrage of challenges 4:04

2d ago4:04

4:04

Sunday marks the official start of what NOAA forecasters predict will be an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. But big staffing cuts at NOAA and FEMA are raising questions about the federal government's ability to forecast and track these storms and the cleanup and recovery efforts in their aftermath. Leah Douglas, agriculture and energy polic…

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News Wrap: Palestinians killed in Gaza while getting food aid 4:06

2d ago4:06

4:06

In our news wrap, more than 20 Palestinians in Gaza were killed as they tried to get food aid, Ukraine launches drone attacks on Russian military planes inside Russia, voters in Poland went to the polls to select their next president, Paris celebrates a home team victory in Europe's biggest soccer tournament and forecasters predict the northern lig…

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Study shows link between CT scans and the risk of developing cancer 6:13

2d ago6:13

6:13

CT scans are quick, painless, non-invasive tests that can identify everything from brain tumors to injuries from an accident. But a new study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine shows a link between the radiation exposure from the imaging tool and cancer. Ali Rogin spoke with Dr. Rebecca Smith-Bindman, the study's lead author, to learn …

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World Pride celebrations in nation’s capital bring mix of joy and anxiety 6:24

2d ago6:24

6:24

World Pride, the international LGBTQ+ celebration, is underway in Washington, D.C. against the backdrop of the Trump administration rolling back LGBTQ+ rights and protections, particularly for transgender people. June Crenshaw, deputy director of the Capital Pride Alliance, joins John Yang to discuss. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/…

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What’s ahead for U.S. economy as global market reacts to Trump’s tariffs 6:35

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News Wrap: Trump says Putin vows to respond to Ukraine’s drone attack on Russian airfields 5:58

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White House revokes guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions 5:12

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Georgia teen says ICE detention was ‘life-altering’ and ‘like a prison’ 4:42

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Miles Taylor fights Trump’s order targeting him, calling it ‘an attack on free speech’ 9:06

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Local arts groups face budget gaps as NEA pulls grants 8:37

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The words of wisdom shared with the Class of 2025 by commencement speakers 4:50

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More than 2 dozen killed as Gazans again face gunfire outside humanitarian aid site 3:55

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News Wrap: South Korean liberal leader wins presidential race 5:14

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Former Israeli PM Olmert explains why he believes his country is committing war crimes 10:33

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How Democratic and Republican mayors are teaming up to address the housing crisis 7:49

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Ex-DOGE staffer: ‘I have no idea’ who was in charge 7:36

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Basketball legend Candace Parker on ‘The Can-Do Mindset’ and finding success 7:10

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Family farm in Oregon grows crops to share South Asian cuisine with its community 2:26

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Investigators say man used makeshift flamethrower in attack on pro-Israel group in Boulder 3:53

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News Wrap: 3 killed and dozens more hurt heading to Gaza aid distribution site 5:30

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Congress expects Trump request to cut funding already approved as big bill faces hurdles 5:50

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How the Trump administration’s plans to slash NASA’s budget will impact science 9:40

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As delegations meet for ceasefire talks, Russia reels from Ukrainian drone attacks 7:16

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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s budget and GOP support for cuts 9:25

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A Brief But Spectacular take on big talk 3:39

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As hurricane season begins, federal agencies overseeing storms face barrage of challenges 4:04

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News Wrap: Palestinians killed in Gaza while getting food aid 4:06

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Study shows link between CT scans and the risk of developing cancer 6:13

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World Pride celebrations in nation’s capital bring mix of joy and anxiety 6:24