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From prisons to protests, immigration to the environment, Peabody Award-winning Reveal goes deep into the pressing issues of our times. The Atlantic says “the experience of each episode is akin to a spoonful of sugar, even when it’s telling a story about Richard Spencer’s cotton farms or a man’s final days as a heroin addict.” Reveal is a project of The Center for Investigative Reporting and is co-produced with PRX. The show is hosted by Al Letson and partners with reporters and newsrooms ar ...
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In the war on terror, who is it that we’re really fighting? “Caliphate” follows Rukmini Callimachi, who covers terrorism for The New York Times, on her quest to understand ISIS. For more information about the series, visit nytimes.com/caliphate. This series includes disturbing language and scenes of graphic violence. Producer: Andy Mills; Reporters: Rukmini Callimachi and Andy Mills; Managing Producer: Larissa Anderson; Editors: Wendy Dorr and Larissa Anderson; Associate Producer: Asthaa Cha ...
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This week, high hopes for Deb Haaland—the congresswoman from New Mexico and citizen of the Laguna Pueblo who could make history as the first Indigenous person to ever serve as Secretary of the Interior for the United States. First things first, though: she still needs to be confirmed by the U-S Senate. Although committee hearings have wrapped up, a…
The team uses the viral video of Handforth Parish Council as a jumping-off point to discuss the thorny concept of "community"; Sparky makes renting illegal; everyone explains something that makes them believe in the beauty of the universe.The panel this week was made up of finance editor Sparky Abraham, contributing editor Aisling McCrea, editor-in…
In March 2020 the UK was gearing up to face the Covid-19 pandemic. Cases were increasing rapidly and by the end of month the country was in full lockdown with medics facing their toughest ever test. A group of doctors and nurses in intensive care units recorded audio diaries for the BBC which illustrated the true scale of the professional and perso…
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Why has the Brazilian butt lift become so popular? – podcast
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The Brazilian butt lift (BBL) has become the world’s fastest growing cosmetic surgery, despite mounting concerns over the growing number of deaths from the procedure. What is driving its popularity?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian
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As a new vaccine becomes available, CDC chief warns against rolling back safeguards
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The first batch of a new COVID vaccine from Johnson & Johnson began shipping around the U.S. on Monday. But as some states began loosening pandemic restrictions, the CDC cautioned about opening too quickly. Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, former advisor to the Biden transition team on COVID and vice provost of global initiatives at the University of Pennsylv…
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News Wrap: Biden administration policy will let separated families reunite inside the U.S.
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In our news wrap Monday, the Biden administration says a new policy will let separated families be reunited inside the U.S. but warned migrants not to rush to the border, crowds in Myanmar returned to the streets a day after security forces killed 18 people, the U.N. appealed to donor countries for Yemen, and a Paris court convicted former French P…
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Victim advocates say U.S. military gets an 'F' on sexual assault prevention
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For a decade, advocates have argued commanders should be removed from deciding the fate of those accused of sexual assault in the U.S. military. But military victim advocates now say they too should be removed from the chain of command. Nick Schifrin talks to four military victim advocates about the widespread and longstanding problem of sexual ass…
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New York's governor under fire with new allegations about his personal conduct
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His national profile soared last year, drawing praise for his leadership in New York state during the first months of the pandemic. Now, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is under fire, facing allegations not just about his administration's handling of coronavirus data but also new allegations concerning his personal conduct. New York Times Albany Bureau Chief Jes…
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Trump's return at CPAC puts GOP divisions back in the spotlight
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Former President Donald Trump on Sunday delivered his first speech since leaving office more than a month ago. He was centerstage at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Florida, where he took aim at Republicans who voted for this impeachment. White House correspondent Yamiche Alcindor reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.…
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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's CPAC appearance and Biden's immigration policies
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NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Biden's immigration policies, the debate over COVID relief in the Senate, and former President Donald Trump's appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference and his future in the Republican Party. PBS …
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Can teaching civics in schools help break down barriers in American society?
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Fierce divisions seem to drive a wedge in much of American life at this moment and how we view government. Now, a prominent team of educators has released a new plan that calls for revamping history and civics classes in schools as one way to bridge the gap. Harvard professor Danielle Allen, a principal investigator for the Educating for American D…
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Making the case for a national day of remembrance for those lost to COVID-19
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One of the most prominent voices advocating for a national day of remembrance for those lost to COVID-19 is Kristin Urquiza. She co-founded the advocacy group, Marked By COVID, after she lost her father to the pandemic last year. She joins Jeffrey Brown from San Francisco to discuss why the nation needs the "time and space to mourn and grieve." PBS…
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Punish Politicians for the Right Reasons
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Matt Welch, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Peter Suderman, and Nick Gillespie gather on this week's Reason Roundtable to reflect with fresh fury on the latest bureaucratic bottle-necking and duty dereliction. And they find some bits of good news for you too. Discussed in the show: 0:24: New York is…not well. 23:56: What's the takeaway of comparing Democrat-…
Thirty years ago, Eugene, Oregon, figured out an alternative to the police. They called it CAHOOTS. Seriously. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Vox
There used to be a romantic notion of globalisation that all countries would simply have to get along as we were all so interconnected. Why fight when your interests are aligned? It’s an idea that has made direct military engagement less likely. But something very different has emerged in its place. We live in a new era of conflict, where states tr…
A gruesome discovery of a decomposed foot on a NSW beach has answered the question of what happened to missing alleged fraudster Melissa Caddick. But the circumstances surrounding her death, and where tens of millions of dollars that she took from her own friends and family ended up remain a mystery. The Quicky speaks to an expert in the case to fi…
Aged care in Australia needs to be rebuilt.That's the recommendation contained in the final report of a royal commission that's spent years looking into the system's failings.Released yesterday, the commissioners found a system "besieged by neglect" that leaves older Australians stuck on wait lists for years or abandoned them in care facilities set…
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The Intelligence


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Coup fighters: Myanmar’s persistent protesters
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The temperature keeps rising: as demonstrations continue to grow, the army is becoming more brutal. We ask how the country can escape the cycle of violence. In a pandemic, laws against misinformation have their merits—but are also easily put to work for censorious governments. And why British dependencies want to get growing in the medical-marijuan…
Backed by an FDA authorization, Johnson & Johnson prepares to start shipping its vaccine around the country. A second sexual harassment accusation against New York governor Andrew Cuomo results in an official investigation. And President Biden grapples with how to respond to aggression in the Middle East...without becoming embroiled in a Middle Eas…
The power’s back on in Texas, but many residents are still struggling to clean up after a disastrous winter storm. The cold snap knocked out electricity for several days and froze water lines. Some Texans are still without water; others are bailing out flooded homes. But this storm was just the latest in a series of catastrophes to hit Texas in the…
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Sexual misconduct plagues military amid Vance, McDonald investigations
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Today, CBC’s Murray Brewster examines the sexual misconduct allegation that led Admiral Art McDonald, Canada’s top military commander, to step aside, as well as the ongoing investigation into his predecessor, Gen. Jonathan Vance.
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Ep. 361 - Will Government Media Rules Strangle Canadaland?
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In February, as the Australian government prepared to introduce a link tax, Facebook blocked all news from its Australian platform. The new legislation, lobbied for by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp and other big media organizations, would have forced Facebook and Google to pay them each time their content is shared online. Facebook’s strong-arm tactic…
In 1991, the tycoon Robert Maxwell died in circumstances that have yet to be fully explained. Thirty years on, his legacy is still being felt, says the author John Preston. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian
In his first television interview since joining the Biden administration, Coronavirus Coordinator, Jeff Zients tells Bill Whitaker the administration is doing all it can to increase vaccinations. David Martin reports on the attack that nearly caused war between the U.S. and Iran. And John Dickerson interviews two time Pulitzer winning novelist Cols…
In his first television interview since joining the Biden administration, Coronavirus Coordinator, Jeff Zients tells Bill Whitaker the administration is doing all it can to increase vaccinations. David Martin reports on the attack that nearly caused war between the U.S. and Iran. And John Dickerson interviews two time Pulitzer winning novelist Cols…
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Why this small, Black-owned bookstore is hallowed ground for some
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Many Black-owned independent bookstores experienced a surge in sales this past summer after the George Floyd protests ignited more interest in learning about Black history, white supremacy, and systemic racism. Marcus Books is the oldest Black-owned bookstore in the country, serving its community for 60 years and weathering many changes. PBS NewsHo…
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In Richmond, VA, eviction burden weighs heavier on Black and Brown residents
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The federal ban on evictions, extended by President Biden through March, is a much-needed, yet only temporary pause on a looming crisis impacting hundreds of thousands of American families. Retro Report, a non-profit news organization, reports from Richmond, VA, which has one of the highest eviction rates in the nation, on how Confederate history a…
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How online misinformation from local-level Republicans helped fuel the Capitol riot
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What level of online influence did local and state-level Republican officials have in the lead-up to the Capitol insurrection? An Associated Press investigation delved into the public and private social media accounts of nearly 1,000 Republican officials to look at how many perpetuated online misinformation leading up to the Jan 6 riot. Garance Bur…
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From A Great Height: Why Many Ex-Athletes Crash After Retirement
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For many young people becoming a world-famous sports star is the ultimate dream, but for those lucky few who do achieve great success the fame and fortune is often short-lived. Even the very best athletes usually retire by the time they hit their mid-30's, and figuring out what to do with the rest of their lives can be very challenging, which is wh…
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The Signal


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There's a bipartisan meltdown underway when it comes to sexual assault.On Friday it was the Coalition, with an anonymous letter accusing a cabinet Minister of raping a 16-year-old girl, back in 1988 before he entered Parliament.Then late on Sunday, a Liberal Senator forwarded an allegation about a Labor MP to the Federal Police.The Coalition is cho…
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Katrina Adams' journey from the tennis court to the C-suite
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Katrina Adams, the youngest and first black person to become CEO, Chairperson and President of the United States Tennis Association, is a force both on the tennis court and in the boardroom. In her new book, "Own the Arena," she details how her experiences helped prepare her for leadership. NewsHour Weekend's Christopher Booker spoke with her about…
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Shutdowns, layoffs, virtual tours: How Dutch museums are coping with COVID-19
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Before COVID-19 hit, millions of people annually visited Amsterdam's over 140 museums, including the Van Gogh Museum, which houses the iconic Sunflowers masterpiece. Since the pandemic, these museums have been closed. Special Correspondent Megan Thompson reports on the financial toll and how they are coping. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://w…
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J&J vaccine: Fight against COVID-19 gets another shot in the arm
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Vaccination efforts to fight the pandemic got another shot in the arm. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which is expected to rollout soon after the FDA nod, will speed up inoculations against COVID-19, but it might be a while before the efforts make a big difference. Kaiser Health News Correspondent Rachana Pradhan joins to discuss the vaccination ef…
Mike Bowers talks pictures with Triple J Hack's Shalailah Medhora.
The government settled its fight with Facebook this week and announced a rise in the JobSeeker rate. Big policy moves. All overshadowed though by the government's internal woes. Craig Kelly quit the Liberal Party to sit on the crossbench. Defence Minister Linda Reynolds was hospitalised as questions continued over the handling of an alleged rape in…
The Australian's Rosie Lewis, the AFR's Phil Coorey and the West Australian's Lanai Scarr discuss the issues of the week.
David Speers interviews Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese.
David Speers interviews Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese. Mike Bowers talks pictures with Triple J Hack’s Shalailah Medhora. On the panel are The Australian’s Rosie Lewis, the AFR’s Phil Coorey and the West Australian’s Lanai Scarr.
New York was hit hard in the pandemic, and more than 29 000 died since the first outbreak there. Residents and workers saw a changed landscape – gone were the tourist throngs, and bustling streets – social distancing signs thinned out the crowds and demarcated the streets. Now the city is re-opening and the soul-searching has begun. But Nick Bryant…
After a series of damaging scandals, many critics believe the social media giant has become too powerful and should be broken up. This week, Ros Atkins will consider Facebook's influence in Myanmar, its role in the storming of the Capitol building in Washington, and its decision to temporarily ban news in Australia.…
Venezuela’s hospitals are dealing with a pandemic at a time when the country is already in an economic crisis. Many hospitals don’t have running water and there are shortages of oxygen and other medical supplies to treat Covid patients. Two doctors in the capital Caracas share their stories with host Nuala McGovern. In the United States, more than …
Dr. Paloma Marin-Nevarez graduated from medical school during the pandemic. We follow the rookie doctor for her first months working at a hospital in Fresno, California, as she grapples with isolation, anti-mask rallies and an overwhelming number of deaths. Don’t miss out on the next big story. Get the Weekly Reveal newsletter today.…
President Biden finally wants to put the Keystone XL pipeline to bed. But if the last 12 years of environmental fights are any indication, it won’t be easy. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Vox
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Creating Culpability for Colonial Cosplay: Pt 2 (ep 246)
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Punishment for Pretendians: the back half of our extended look at colonial cosplay. And if part one was all about the problem, this part’s all about solutions. Just what is to be done about all these faux First Nations actors, authors and academics? What mechanisms might we use, and by whose authority? Does it make sense to target all the players, …
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U.S. House prepares to pass a $1.9 trillion stimulus bill without a minimum wage hike
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The U.S. House of Representatives is on the verge of passing a $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill, even after Democrats suffered a setback on one of their key priorities, including a federal increase in the minimum wage. NewsHour's Daniel Bush joins Judy Woodruff with the latest on where things stand and what comes next. PBS NewsHour is supported by -…