Best Fugitive Recovery Podcasts (2025)

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DOJ moves to dismiss police consent decrees in Louisville and Minneapolis 4:09

22h ago4:09

4:09

The DOJ announced it will drop lawsuits against Louisville and Minneapolis that would have required them to address what the Biden administration found to be widespread patterns of police misconduct.By Roberto Roldan

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Trump shows South Africa's Ramaphosa a video montage in tense Oval Office meeting 3:59

23h ago3:59

3:59

President Trump meets in the Oval Office with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Bilateral relations are at their lowest since the end of apartheid.By Mara Liasson

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Russia sent novice spies to Brazil. Then Brazil exposed them 6:10

23h ago6:10

6:10

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Jane Bradley of The New York Times about her investigation with Michael Schwirtz into Brazil's unmasking of Russian spies in their midst.By Sarah Handel

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'The Trouble With Heroes' explores the healing power of hiking 3:48

20h ago3:48

3:48

Kate Messner's new middle grade novel The Trouble With Heroes Is about a boy who gets into trouble with the law. Instead of juvie, he's tasked with hiking all 46 Adirondack peaks.By Andrew Limbong

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Broadway's Jonathan Groff on what motivated him to come out early in his career 3:41

20h ago3:41

3:41

On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Broadway star Jonathan Groff reflects on what motivated him to come out early in his career.By KUOW Staff

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Tariffs on flowers likely mean higher prices, but opportunity for local farmers 3:54

20h ago3:54

3:54

The U.S. imports many of its flowers, plants and nursery products from countries like Ecuador, Colombia and Canada. Tariffs may drive up prices. It may mean more opportunity for local flower farmers.By Marissanne Lewis-Thompson

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Doors singer Jim Morrison's bust recovered in France 1:40

22h ago1:40

1:40

A decades-old mystery involving Jim Morrison of The Doors has been (somewhat) solved. The singer's bust was stolen from a Paris cemetery in the 1980s. Authorities have found it in a separate probe.By Michelle Aslam

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A Newark air traffic controller on the moment systems went dark 7:52

20h ago7:52

7:52

An air traffic controller who works the airspace around Newark, N.J. talks about what it was like to lose radar and communication systems during a shift, and how the situation got to be so bad.By Joel Rose

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Former Secret Service agent describes fugitive search efforts 4:16

24h ago4:16

4:16

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Donald Lane, a former Secret Service agent, on what it takes to execute a manhunt and apprehend a fugitive.By Mallory Yu

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GAO has long done DOGE-like work 4:11

15h ago4:11

4:11

Experts say DOGE should have paid closer attention to the Government Accountability Office, which has long worked to root out waste, fraud and abuse in the federal government.By Chris Arnold

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Israeli attacks shut down hospitals in north Gaza, leaving the wounded without care 2:59

21h ago2:59

2:59

Israeli airstrikes are pounding northern Gaza but people have no access to hospitals as they've been hit and shut down as part of a military offensive aimed at pushing the entire population south.By Aya Batrawy

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Fans visit the Boston tavern from 'Cheers' to remember George Wendt 3:22

24h ago3:22

3:22

Fans of the TV show Cheers are remembering actor George Wendt at the Boston Bar that inspired the hit series.By Suevon Lee

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Tariffs drama is having a slow week. So why is Wall Street still worried? 3:48

15h ago3:48

3:48

Bonds are selling off, and investors are "selling America," thanks to mounting worries over the national deficit.By Maria Aspan

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Secretary Marco Rubio clashes with Democrats in the committee where he once served 3:44

1d ago3:44

3:44

Secretary of State Marco Rubio had some testy exchanges with Democrats in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He defended big cuts and the Trump administration's decision to dismantle USAID.By Michele Kelemen

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U.K., France and Canada leaders tell Israel to end operations in Gaza and let aid in 5:24

1d ago5:24

5:24

Leaders from the U.K., France and Canada issued a joint statement calling on the Israeli government to end its military operations in Gaza and immediately allow humanitarian aid to enter the region.By Lauren Frayer

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Gaza residents express panic and exhaustion amid mass evacuation 5:24

2d ago5:24

5:24

Residents of Gaza are being forced to evacuate in unprecedented numbers. Hundreds of thousands have been ordered out of nearly a fourth of the territory and residents are expressing panic and exhaustion in the chaos.By Hadeel Al-Shalchi

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The blue state of New Mexico lures unhappy Texans 7:59

1d ago7:59

7:59

New Mexico's governor has pitched her state as home for Texans fleeing restrictive abortion laws and conservative politics.By John Burnett

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A Communist Activist Has Her Say.. 43:49

2d ago43:49

43:49

Send us a text In this video we speak to a student Communist Activist Alice who speaks on why she thinks Communism is the way forward. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVjOe4UwNRZx89uBXojoPcw/join You can also listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts! For more content head over to.. Instagram: Th…

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Democrats face questions on Biden's decline 4:45

2d ago4:45

4:45

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Paul Begala, former counselor to President Clinton, about the challenges ahead for Democrats as they face scrutiny about transparency surrounding Biden's health.By Elena Burnett

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In Florida, Venezuelans worry about the potential loss of temporary protected status 3:46

2d ago3:46

3:46

When the U.S. Supreme Court said Monday the Trump administration could strip legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelans while litigation continues in the lower courts, the move sent shockwaves.By Greg Allen

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Taxing questions for IRS nominee 4:08

1d ago4:08

4:08

The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing today on President Trump's nominee to lead the IRS. It comes as the agency has laid off thousands of workers, including nearly a third of its auditors.By Scott Horsley

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After receiving help post-hurricane, a woman has found joy in volunteering 3:19

2d ago3:19

3:19

People volunteer for different reasons. One North Carolina woman started after volunteers rebuilt her home after Hurricane Helene. Seven months later, volunteering weekly is her passion.By Laura Hackett

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Florida community rallies around immigrant pastor swept up in crackdown 6:33

2d ago6:33

6:33

This month, more than a 1,000 immigrants have been arrested in Florida. But The massive crackdown has some Trump supporters asking why their neighbors must be deported.By Jasmine Garsd

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In memoir, 'Uncommon Favor,' coach Dawn Staley says she's trying to pay it forward 8:01

2d ago8:01

8:01

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Dawn Staley, the coach of the University of South Carolina women's basketball team, about her new memoir and successful career.By Juana Summers

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The Kansas City Butcher’s Horrifying Path of Destruction 53:05

2d ago53:05

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Welcome to Criminal Fugitives, the podcast that delves deep into the world of notorious escapees and the relentless pursuit to bring them to justice. At Criminal Fugitives, we uncover the untold stories of high-profile manhunts, exploring the lives of fugitives and the law enforcement agencies working tirelessly to apprehend them. Whether it's infa…

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A stricter FDA policy for Covid vaccines could limit future access 2:50

2d ago2:50

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Federal officials unveiled a rigorous regulatory approach to future Covid vaccines that could make it harder for many people under 65 to get immunized.By Rob Stein

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Fugitive Recovery Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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All Things Considered

NPR

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Off The Hook

Chad and Rob

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Criminal Fugitives

Criminal Fugitives

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Wanted Podcast

Wanted Podcast

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The Central Club Podcast

The Central Club Podcast

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DOJ moves to dismiss police consent decrees in Louisville and Minneapolis 4:09

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Trump shows South Africa's Ramaphosa a video montage in tense Oval Office meeting 3:59

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Russia sent novice spies to Brazil. Then Brazil exposed them 6:10

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'The Trouble With Heroes' explores the healing power of hiking 3:48

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Broadway's Jonathan Groff on what motivated him to come out early in his career 3:41

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Tariffs on flowers likely mean higher prices, but opportunity for local farmers 3:54

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Doors singer Jim Morrison's bust recovered in France 1:40

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A Newark air traffic controller on the moment systems went dark 7:52

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Former Secret Service agent describes fugitive search efforts 4:16

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GAO has long done DOGE-like work 4:11

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Israeli attacks shut down hospitals in north Gaza, leaving the wounded without care 2:59

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Fans visit the Boston tavern from 'Cheers' to remember George Wendt 3:22

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Tariffs drama is having a slow week. So why is Wall Street still worried? 3:48

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Secretary Marco Rubio clashes with Democrats in the committee where he once served 3:44

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U.K., France and Canada leaders tell Israel to end operations in Gaza and let aid in 5:24

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Gaza residents express panic and exhaustion amid mass evacuation 5:24

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The blue state of New Mexico lures unhappy Texans 7:59

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A Communist Activist Has Her Say.. 43:49

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Democrats face questions on Biden's decline 4:45

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In Florida, Venezuelans worry about the potential loss of temporary protected status 3:46

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Taxing questions for IRS nominee 4:08

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After receiving help post-hurricane, a woman has found joy in volunteering 3:19

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Florida community rallies around immigrant pastor swept up in crackdown 6:33

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In memoir, 'Uncommon Favor,' coach Dawn Staley says she's trying to pay it forward 8:01

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The Kansas City Butcher’s Horrifying Path of Destruction 53:05

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A stricter FDA policy for Covid vaccines could limit future access 2:50

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