Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Hosted by Terry Gross and Tonya Mosley, the show features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries. Subscribe to Fresh Air Plus! You'll enjoy bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening - all while you support NPR's mission. Learn more at plus.npr.org/freshair And subscribe to our weekly newsletter, Fresh Air Weekly, to get interview hig ...
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It‘s that special time between Daf Yomi shiur and Shabbos cholent. It‘s that weekly get together to shmooze, talk news, Jewish music, tech, Torah, and food. And now, it‘s a Podcast! Welcome to the most entertaining Jewish podcast: Kiddush Club - News For Jews Join us while we recreate the KC experience while we explore topics ranging from Islay Whiskey to Kosher Starburst, to interviews with some of the most interesting Jewish people, from Modi, to Nissim Black. All in the comfort of your ho ...
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For well read baddies who love books, pop culture, and everything in between. Best friends Lana and Sam are figuring out how to fit reading into their busy lives—and they know they’re not alone. That’s why they created a book club on the go: a seasonal podcast with bite-sized episodes where listeners vote on what they read each season. Whether you read all the time, once in a while, or are just picking up your first book in years, this show celebrates all types of readers. Being well-read is ...
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The VOTING WHILE BLACK podcast goes beyond the rhetoric to reveal how the Democratic candidates for president really think about race. There is no doubt that the promise of fighting racism—and creating a truly equitable, just and safe society for everyone—will play a powerful role in motivating voters in the 2020 election. We are at a critical turning point, and cannot confuse rhetoric with action. Produced by the leading Black voter mobilization program, Color Of Change PAC, and hosted by C ...
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Independent media that won't reinforce tribalism. We have one Planet; nobody's leaving so let’s reason together!! Darrell McClain is a Military veteran with an abnormal interest in politics, economics, religion, philosophy, science, and literature. He's the author of Faith and the Ballot: A Christian's Guide to Voting, Unity, and Witness in Divided Times. He was born and raised in Jacksonville FL, and went to Edward H white High School,l where he wrestled under Coach Jermy Smith and The Late ...
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Reading While Black Book Club is a podcast where we dissect and discuss Black literature. Each month we select a book by us with us in mind giving our listeners access to the authors via interview where their questions get answered and they become part of the show. Friends, community leaders, and activists stop by as we amplify their work in marginalized communities. We promote reading as a self-help tool for better mental health and provide a safe space where individuals can tell their stor ...
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What's CODE SWITCH? It's the fearless conversations about race that you've been waiting for. Hosted by journalists of color, our podcast tackles the subject of race with empathy and humor. We explore how race affects every part of society — from politics and pop culture to history, food and everything in between. This podcast makes all of us part of the conversation — because we're all part of the story. Code Switch was named Apple Podcasts' first-ever Show of the Year in 2020. Want to level ...
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A Decolonized Podcast for lovers on the margins, join your resident sexuality educator Ericka Hart and Deep East Oakland's very own Ebony Donnley, as we game give, dismantle white supremacy and kiki in the cosmos somewhere between radical hood epistemological black queer love ethics, pop culture, house plants and a sea of books. Light an incense to this. #nigchampa #hrhw #theblackpoweredpodcast To monetarily support Hoodrat to Headwrap Venmo @Ericka-Hart or PayPal: [email protected]
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Antique Black, hosted by Adam Mathews (the old man soul) and Chris Peguese (the old soul man) is the continuation of an ongoing conversation about nothing in particular. Topics range from how much the city has changed over the decades, city and national politics, music, fashion and why Africa needs to be recognized as a continent and not a general place. So kick back with your beverage of choice (Chris and Adam prefer bourbon), and listen to Antique Black while these brothers talk their shh. ...
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Black Tea is an audio and visual media organization that aims to raise political, social, and cultural awareness while engaging communities in a conversational and entertaining way. Our primary project is an educational podcast themed on discussing today's socio-political challenges from the perspective of two young black women. Co-founder Jami holds an undergraduate degree in public policy and a master's degree in global affairs. As a professional, she works in real estate, finance, and com ...
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A black man walking a fine line between the sun and the moon, find out who's on the Summer Jam Screen, while some folks are out here Selling Hope Like Dope. A few folks might have to Hold This L and not all Heroes Wear Capes. Health Over Wealth is how we always end the show on a positive note. Keep fighting the good fight! QUESTIONS/COMMENTS/FEEDBACK: [email protected]
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Hi, I’m Georgiana — creator of the Speak English Now podcast and founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. With over 40 million downloads worldwide, this podcast has helped English learners around the globe speak confidently and fluently. Since 2011, I’ve been teaching English using proven techniques like mini-stories and point-of-view lessons — methods that help you speak naturally, without memorizing grammar rules or relying on textbooks. I speak clearly and at a slow, natural pace, making it ea ...
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Welcome to Celestial Conversations, where Our Questions & Answers Come From Above. This podcast main goal is to expose the truth, educate the masses on that said truth & to shift the paradigm for generations to come. All while embracing Black Excellence. Cover Art by @artxman on Instagram Twitter: @CelestialConvos Facebook: CelestialConversations Host: @kingxvon_ on Instagram & @rugby_reggie on Twitter @thegrundyshow on Instagram and Twitter
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The Mecca James Show: Music, Fashion, Politics and Everything in between. Outspoken, educated, and sassy are just a few words used to describe talk show host Mecca James. Born and raised in Harlem, New York, Mecca’s love for journalism and entertainment flourished while attending college at SUNY Old Westbury, she learned the inside of the business while interning at MTV. After graduating college, Mecca continued her journey into the entertainment world, promoting parties, fashion shows and c ...
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Listen Togethr is a monthly podcast series from LGBT Detroit, amplifying the collective voices, experiences, and issues that echo throughout the LGBT+ community. While also providing listeners an opportunity to LISTEN and LEARN from the varying perspective of each other. So join us, as we Listen… TOGETHR. Listen Togethr is part of LGBT Detroit's HIV Anti-Stigma campaign Togethr. For more information on the Togethr campaign, please visit www.lgbtdetroit.org/Togethr.
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The Queens court is a Podcast, for strong women (and men) who enjoy a good tea spilling session, all while being positive and uplifting. Please be aware that some conversations might be a little deep, emotional, triggering and woke. The conversations we have on here will be REAL LIFE SITUATIONS. If you choose to email or call in, please be as respectful as possible and keep the language appropriate. Welcome to the Queens Court :) Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ ...
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The 2020s will be America’s deciding decade, full of choices that will determine our entire future. While this decade’s first year opened with chaos and anguish, there is still reason to believe we’re on the precipice of a new chapter. Who are the thinkers and doers who are catalyzing action and paving the way for enduring change? What are the big ideas worth wrestling with and placing bets on? Join Pete Buttigieg as he engages leaders who are confronting our greatest challenges and whose wo ...
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The War Room Show is a fast paced, hard hitting news transmission for the afternoon drive. Featuring roundtable discussions with guests from around the world. Hosted by Infowars reporters Owen Shroyer LIVE M-F 3pm-6pm CT at https://infowars.com/show
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The Knew Guys is a podcast about masculinity by trans-guy comedians River Butcher and Gabe Dunn! Each episode, Gabe (he/they) and River (he/him) interview a guest about their relationship to gender, and explore relevant topics and events in the LGBTQ (usually the trans and/or transmasc) community. River’s your big brother, Gabe’s your little brother! Welcome to the fam! Episodes drop every other Thursday.
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The Machine That Cannot Love: AI's Role in Teen Suicide
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49:37Send us a text Digital connection has given us unprecedented access to information and relationships, but what happens when that connection replaces genuine human empathy, especially for our most vulnerable? Today's episode explores the growing crisis of teenagers turning to AI chatbots for emotional support and mental health guidance—with potentia…
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#353 Summer or Winter? It Depends Where You Live
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14:16It’s the end of August, and in many countries in the Northern Hemisphere — like the U.S., Canada,France, Spain, or Japan — that means one thing: summer is ending. The days are still hot, but soon the air will cool down, the leaves will change color, and fall will begin. Get the transcript on my website: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/353-summer-or…
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All week we're revisiting archival interviews with key figures in early rock and roll, rockabilly and R&B. Singer, songwriter, producer and talent scout Johnny Otis got his start leading a big band that had the 1945 hit “Harlem Nocturne.” Later,as a talent scout, he discovered such performers as Big Mama Thornton, EstherPhillips and Etta James. Jam…
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The non-stop droning of the News, celebrities, protestors and pundits are claiming that there's a famine in Gaza. Israel and the US disagree. This week we take a look at what the evidence shows. Also in Israel, a hospital is hit accidentally and Israel takes responsibility for it. In other news, we discuss the pay gap in the WNBA, some new developm…
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This week, we're looking into the history of public swimming pools in the U.S., and the legacy that pool segregation has had on swimming skills in the country today. Earlier this year, Jasmine Romero found herself surrounded by four- and five-year-olds, ready to take her first ever swim class. Jasmine, who is in her mid-thirties, has had a fear of …
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Well Read Baddies, we’re back! Season 6 is officially here, and we’re starting strong with our seasonal book pick—Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. In this premiere episode, Lana and Sam break down chapters 1–4, unpacking family secrets, generational patterns, and the roots of the Kingdom of Happy Land. Whether you’re a returning listener or bran…
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All week we're revisiting archival interviews with key figures in early rock and roll, rockabilly and R&B. Sam Phillips discovered Elvis Presley and produced his first records, which many consider Elvis’ best. He also founded Sun Records and launched the careers of Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Charlie Rich and Johnny Cash. Cash is one of the most …
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All week we're revisiting archival interviews with key figures in early rock and roll, rockabilly and R&B. We're kicking it off with Terry Gross's interviews with Elvis Presley's guitarist Scotty Moore, who tells stories about playing with the King and recording "Blue Suede Shoes." That song was written by rockabilly musician Carl Perkins, who also…
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Power, Politics, and Humanitarian Crisis: A World at the Breaking Point
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35:16Send us a text The stark divide between diplomatic theater and human suffering takes center stage in this powerful episode of The Darrell Mcclain Show. As global leaders exchange handshakes and pose for photographs, we pull back the curtain on what these performances truly reveal about power, principles, and moral responsibility in our fractured wo…
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We remember British actor Terence Stamp, who died last week at age 87. He starred in the film The Limey, as an ex-con out for revenge, and in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert as a transgender performer on the road with a lip-synch club act. Stamp got his start in the ’60s, starring in the films Billy Budd, Far From the Madding Crowd…
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#352 Dentist Visit in English Phrases + Mini-Story
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19:28I’ll be honest with you—I don’t really enjoy going to the dentist. I think most people feel the same way. It can be a little scary, right? Now imagine you’re not speaking your native language. If you already feel nervous about the dentist, trying to explain everything in English can make the experience even more stressful. So today, let’s go step b…
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The Cost of Education: Teachers Sue Over Surprise Healthcare Hikes
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23:16Send us a text American hypocrisy takes center stage as Virginia Beach teachers sue their own school system over a shocking healthcare bait-and-switch that threatens both current educators and retirees. After signing their contracts and beginning the school year, teachers were blindsided with premium increases reaching $211 per paycheck, while some…
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On Desirability: Karl Marx, Beyonce, and You feat Deme & Isaiah
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1:36:52This episode is dedicated to the life of Selamawit D. Terrefe, George Jackson and Jonathan Jackson. Rest in Power. Free Em AllJoin us for a very special Black August episode with our Black Loves, the only two light skin friends we have left: the illustrious Deme Brown (she/her), Brooklyn community advocate, screenwriter and director (@Demegawd_) an…
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Robert Reich: The Baby Boomers Fell Short
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43:43Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich served under President Clinton from 1993 to 1997. He opens his new memoir, Coming Up Short, with an apology on behalf of the Baby Boom generation for failing to build a more just society. Also, Maureen Corrigan reviews the books Pariah and The Dancing Face. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoi…
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And with our very own Accent Guy traveling, we bring you this episode via Zoom, but never fear, this episode is packed with news, hock and for the first time ever, we play a trivia game live thanks to TUKnow.org. In this week's news we cover the Hamas acceptance of the Egyptian cease-fire as well as the latest from Iran. On the US front, Trump met …
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The Dramatic Overhaul Of The Justice Dept.
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45:10The New Yorker’s Ruth Marcus says Bondi has presided over the DOJ's most convulsive transition of power since Watergate, aggressively reversing policies, investigating Trump’s foes and firing staff. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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How Trump's D.C. takeover criminalizes homelessness
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39:27On August 11, President Trump announced his intention to "rescue" the nation's capital. A central feature of his plan involved using federal officials to remove people experiencing homelessness from the city — people that he listed alongside "violent gangs, bloodthirsty criminals, roving mobs of wild youth, and drugged out maniacs." On this episode…
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Spike Lee On Dynamic Duos & Reimagining Kurosawa
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44:41Spike Lee's new film, Highest 2 Lowest, centers on a music mogul (Denzel Washington) who faces a moral dilemma when kidnappers mistakenly hold his friend's son ransom instead of his own: Will he risk it all to save a child who isn't his? The Oscar-winning filmmaker spoke with Tonya Mosley about his decades-long partnership with Denzel, an upcoming …
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The Emmy-nominated Saturday Night Live cast member talks with Terry Gross about his favorite pop culture in the aughts, his SNL audition, and his recent trip to China. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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For Well Read Baddies who love books, pop culture, and everything in between. Best friends Lana and Sam are figuring out how to fit reading into their busy lives—and they know they’re not alone. That’s why they created a book club on the go: a seasonal podcast with bite-sized episodes where listeners vote on what they read each season. Whether you …
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Rewind: Chaotically Functional (Still Us Fr)
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1:07:24Hey well read baddies—it’s our last rewind episode before the brand new season drops on Wednesday, August 27th, and we’re closing it out with Lana’s favorite throwback from Season 4, Episode 3: Chaotically Functional! See y’all on 8/27 for Season 6! Register for our virtual event with the BWDIK Podcast and Author Danielle Allen: https://forms.gle/k…
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Writer Thomas Mallon looks back on the early years of the AIDS epidemic, when he was in his 30s, living in Manhattan. His friends were sick or dead, and he was terrified that he’d die, too. Excerpts of his journals from those years are collected in The Very Heart of It. He'll also talk about his latest novel, Up with the Sun, based on the life and …
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Best Of: AI's Writing Critique / The Rise And Fall Of Condé Nast
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48:50After writing chapters of her new book about how tech companies help and exploit us, tech journalist and novelist Vauhini Vara fed those chapters to ChatGPT. She told the AI chatbot she needed help with her writing. But her real goal was to analyze and critique the chatbot’s advice. Her book is Searches. Also, before social media, before influencer…
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The Alaska Summit: Trump and Putin's High-Stakes Diplomatic Dance
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21:44Send us a text At a remote military base in Alaska, two of the world's most formidable figures sit across from each other in a moment pregnant with possibility. President Trump and President Putin's summit marks the first US-hosted presidential meeting with Russia since 1988, unfolding against the bloody backdrop of Ukraine's ongoing war. Trump arr…
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#351 False Friends Every Romance Language Speaker Should Know #2
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18:15Last time, we talked about false friends—words that look similar in English and your native language, but mean something very different. Get the text on my website: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/351-false-friends Example 1: Actual This one’s a classic false friend. In Spanish, “actual” or in Portuguese “atual” means “current” or “present.” But in…
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Chilean-born actor Pedro Pascal has faced countless on-screen challenges, including cosmic battles and cartel kingpins. He's nominated for an Emmy for his role on the HBO series, The Last of Us. He spoke with Tonya Mosley about getting fired from restaurant jobs, his dance training, and his parents' exile from Chile. Learn more about sponsor messag…
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Sometimes right when it feels like everything isn't going our way, we get these little signs from Above to remind us that He controls the world. This week we hear more about the latest from France vs. Israel, and the retaliation from Above, as well as the other recent Israel news. In the US, President Trump has federalized the DC police force and h…
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Musician Charley Crockett's Road From Busking To The Grammys
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45:49Crockett grew up poor and got his start in music busking for tips on the street and in the subway. He's since played the Hollywood Bowl and been nominated for a Grammy. The country/roots musician talks with Terry Gross and plays songs from his new album, Dollar a Day. John Powers reviews The Diary of Lies, a new mystery novel about a reporter. TV c…
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Send us a text Have you ever witnessed irony so perfect it seems scripted? The co-owner of "Trump Burger" in Houston—a restaurant shrine to Donald Trump complete with MAGA colors and themed menu items—now faces deportation for overstaying his visa. Roman Merez Baini, a 28-year-old Lebanese national, entered the US in 2019 on a visitor visa but didn…
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Mo Amer is the creator and star of the hit Netflix comedy series Mo. It's a first-of-its kind Palestinian-American sitcom with a fraught plot line about the American immigration system and the hope to return, at least for a visit, to his family's homeland. We talk to Mo Amer what it’s like to make a show so centered on the real facts of his own lif…
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Send us a text The line between political theater and public safety has never been more blurred than in President Trump's recent declaration of a "crime emergency" in Washington DC. Despite data showing violent crime at a 30-year low and homicides down 34% from 2023, the administration has invoked rarely-used powers to federalize the Metropolitan P…
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Hiller spent years scraping by in Hollywood by taking on various small roles and commercials. Then he landed the role of Joel on HBO's Somebody Somewhere and everything changed. His new memoir is Actress of a Certain Age. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…
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Daniel Dae Kim Fakes His Own Death In 'Butterfly'
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46:44Daniel Dae Kim became the first actor of Asian descent to be nominated for a Tony, for his performance in Yellow Face, in the role of a playwright trying to deal with Asian American representation. His new Amazon Prime Video spy series Butterfly premieres today. Kim spoke with Ann Marie Baldonado about his career, his big break with Lost, and filmi…
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