Best That S What I Call Science Podcasts (2025)

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California sues Trump, calling National Guard deployment unconstitutional and immoral 5:29

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Protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles entered their fourth day after a chaotic weekend. President Trump has deployed the National Guard to put down demonstrations, over the objections of state and local officials. Law enforcement has made dozens of arrests, and the events sparked a debate about state and federal authority. Lisa Desjardi…

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Trump’s deployment in California sparks debate over state and federal authority 6:02

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To discuss President Trump's deployment of the National Guard in California, Geoff Bennett spoke with Juliette Kayyem, a former assistant secretary at the Department of Homeland Security. She’s now at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Southern California officials react to immigration demonstrations, federal response 9:28

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For two perspectives on the anti-ICE protests in California and the federal government's response, Geoff Bennett spoke with Democratic Rep. Norma Torres, who represents part of southern California, and Republican Kathryn Barger, the chairwoman of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/ab…

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News Wrap: Activists from aid boat headed for Gaza detained in Israel 6:50

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In our news wrap Monday, an aid boat headed for Gaza arrived in Israel after forces boarded the vessel and detained the activists onboard, delegations from the U.S. and China are meeting in London to resolve the trade dispute, Ukraine says Russia launched nearly 500 drones and missiles overnight and President Trump’s new travel ban is in effect. PB…

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How Trump filled key positions with people who spread extremist views 6:32

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The first few months of President Trump's second term, including some selections for key jobs in his administration, have sparked new questions about his complicated history with elevating extremist views. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the political showdown between Trump and California 7:17

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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in response to the Los Angeles protests is sparking a political showdown between Democrats and his administration and a leadership fight at the DNC. PBS …

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Tony’s celebrate star-studded shows that propelled Broadway to record-breaking year 6:29

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Broadway hit a record-breaking box office haul of $1.9 billion this season driven by renewed interest in the Great White Way and boosted by star-studded shows. At the Tony Awards, there was a call to celebrate acting on stages big and small. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown peeks behind the curtain for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PB…

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Sarah Silverman’s Brief But Spectacular take on saying goodbye 3:59

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Sarah Silverman is known as one of the sharpest, most fearless voices in comedy, pushing the art form in new directions. In her new Netflix special, "Postmortem," she talks about losing her father and stepmother just weeks apart. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on saying goodbye. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/abo…

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In 2023, metal detector enthusiasts scouring Norways remote Senja Island stumbled across a remarkable archeological find .

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In 2023, metal detector enthusiasts scouring Norways remote Senja Island stumbled across a remarkable archeological find .

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The Earth is dotted with numerous gateways to Hell .

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The Earth is dotted with numerous gateways to Hell .

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If you own an iPhone, you're never far away from a major or minor software update.

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If you own an iPhone, you're never far away from a major or minor software update.

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Right now, everyone is scrambling to pick up a Nintendo Switch 2, but they're hard to find and $500.

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Right now, everyone is scrambling to pick up a Nintendo Switch 2, but they're hard to find and $500.

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Nobody told me how many jobs would require me to be good atÂ making graphs .

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Nobody told me how many jobs would require me to be good atÂ making graphs .

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As a dad whos spent more time than Id like to admit wrestling an iPad away from my toddler, Ive seen the dark side of kids screen time.

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As a dad whos spent more time than Id like to admit wrestling an iPad away from my toddler, Ive seen the dark side of kids screen time.

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Theres no such thing as a normal dad.

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Theres no such thing as a normal dad.

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My thoughts often feel like endless streams of information.

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My thoughts often feel like endless streams of information.

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The FDA has greenlit the first lab-grown fish for public consumption, and its already available in a restaurant.

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The FDA has greenlit the first lab-grown fish for public consumption, and its already available in a restaurant.

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Nothing quite fits the moniker gentle giant more than sauropods .

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Nothing quite fits the moniker gentle giant more than sauropods .

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13 Lessons from the Pathfinder Retreat That Will Transform Your Next 30 Days 23:01

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#506 13 Lessons from the Pathfinder Retreat That Will Transform Your Next 30 Days ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY 22 men walked into the Pathfinder Retreat. What they left with wasn’t what they expected. What happens when a room full of high-performing men— entrepreneurs, executiv…

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National Guard troops arrive in Los Angeles on Trump’s orders to calm protests 5:01

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The first of 2,000 National Guard troops ordered by President Trump arrived in Los Angeles to quell clashes between protesters and immigration officers. In a memo, Trump said the demonstrations “constitute a form of rebellion." On social media, Gov. Newsom said the guard’s presence would “escalate tensions." Democratic Rep. Nanette Barragán, who re…

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News Wrap: Hundreds of LGBTQ+ people and allies gather for final day of WorldPride 2:59

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In our news wrap Sunday, hundreds of LGBTQ+ people and allies gathered for the final day of WorldPride in Washington, D.C., overnight air strikes continued in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine and Moscow's mayor says they intercepted Ukrainian drones, a Colombian senator and presidential hopeful is in critical condition after being shot at a campaign e…

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New book ‘Empire of AI’ investigates OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT 8:12

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OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is one of the most famous and secretive companies in the world working to develop artificial general intelligence that would match or surpass the cognitive abilities of humans across every task. Investigative journalist Karen Hao joins Ali Rogin to discuss her new book, “Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam…

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How researchers in Florida are using gene editing to protect the state’s orange groves 4:39

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Researchers in Florida are testing a new gene-edited tree that they hope will be able to fight off the tiny insects that have devastated the state’s orange groves for years. Colleen Krantz of Iowa PBS reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fundersBy PBS News

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I knew city light pollution clouded the stars, but when I went camping in the country for the first time, seeing the Milky Way nearly knocked me over.

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I knew city light pollution clouded the stars, but when I went camping in the country for the first time, seeing the Milky Way nearly knocked me over.

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If youve ever tried editing a 4K video on a regular computer, you know it can feel like trying to run a marathon through molasses.

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If youve ever tried editing a 4K video on a regular computer, you know it can feel like trying to run a marathon through molasses.

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On the southern border of Senegal lies a small village called Keur Niangane.

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On the southern border of Senegal lies a small village called Keur Niangane.

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Global celebration of LGBTQ+ community draws thousands to nation’s capital 6:18

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LGBTQ+ people from around the globe gathered in Washington, D.C. Saturday to celebrate Pride Month and protest the Trump administration’s recent targeting of their community. A rally will take place Sunday against health research funding cuts in areas like gender-affirming care, HIV and AIDs. One of those impacted, Brian Mustanski, director of the …

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News Wrap: Russian attacks kill 4 people in Ukraine 4:18

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In our news wrap Saturday, Russian drone and missile attack killed four people in Kharkiv, Palestinian health officials say at least 95 people people in Gaza were killed by a series of Israeli airstrikes over a 24-hour period, President Trump says he has no desire to repair the relationship Elon Musk and a former police chief was caught after a pri…

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How AI may be robbing new college graduates of traditional entry-level jobs 5:28

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The college class of 2025 is entering one of the most challenging job markets in years, with the unemployment rate the first three months for recent graduates jumping to 5.8%. One challenge they're facing is artificial intelligence, which is increasingly doing tasks usually assigned to entry-level workers. Aneesh Raman, chief economic opportunity o…

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Texas school finds valuable classroom inside a food truck 4:45

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At this time of year, there’s a question on the minds of parents and teachers: what did you learn this year? Students at a school in Austin, Texas had a chance to hone their financial and leadership skills by running a food truck. Bryan Gordon, the teacher who worked with the students on this project, joins Ali Rogin to discuss. PBS News is support…