Best Jogging Beats Podcasts (2025)

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The Spanish artisan keeping an ancient Roman tradition alive 5:16

24h ago5:16

5:16

Fifty-year-old Manuel Jaén's family has been making Roman balances for centuries. The scales are extremely accurate and — if taken care of — last for hundreds of years. In many remote corners of the world, an old fashioned Roman balance beats out digital scales anytime. The World's Gerry Hadden reports from Santibáñez de Béjar, Spain.…

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Ukrainians cast wary eyes toward Alaska 3:50

16h ago3:50

3:50

Ukraine will not be in the room when Russian President Vladimir Putin meets US President Donald Trump on Friday in Anchorage, Alaska, but they are watching intently for what comes out of that summit. We hear two views from Ukraine from Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze in Kyiv and Alex Zaytsev in Ivano-Frankivsk, who exemplify mixed feelings about a possi…

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Trump 'can't hand Ukraine on a platter' to Putin, says former top advisor 9:58

16h ago9:58

9:58

Fiona Hill advised US President Donald Trump on Russia during his first term and is now a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. She's also one of the few people to have been in a room with Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. She's watched their dynamics up close. As the high-stakes Alaska summit approaches, she shares concerns …

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South Korean court says 'Baby Shark' tune was not plagiarized 0:58

16h ago0:58

0:58

A children's song both loved and reviled for its stuck-in-your-head catchiness has been at the center of a legal dispute since 2019, when an American composer filed a lawsuit in Seoul alleging that the Korean band Pinkfong copied his song. The World's Host Marco Werman has the latest on today's ruling.…

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How AI is contributing to the spread of extremism 4:48

23h ago4:48

4:48

Experts say extremist groups are using artificial intelligence to produce propaganda and appeal to new audiences. Far-right groups as well as ISIS and others are relying on AI tools more and more. The World’s Shirin Jaafari explains.By Shirin Jaafari

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Air Canada flight attendants prepare to go on strike 4:11

16h ago4:11

4:11

Flight attendants for Canada's largest airline are planning to walk off the job at midnight Saturday. The move could ground all Air Canada flights for more than a week, leaving 130,000 travelers a day stranded, or scrambling for alternate routes. Wages are at the center of the dispute. But as The World's Transportation Correspondent Jeremy Siegel r…

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A Cambodian immigrant to the US advocates for change, leaning on personal experience 6:44

16h ago6:44

6:44

Vanna Howard was just 11 years old when she came to the US from Cambodia. She didn't speak any English. Apart from fleeing the large-scale violence that plagued Cambodia, Howard also experienced violence in her personal life. But instead of hiding that part of her past, she decided to use her pain to advocate for change. Vanna Howard shared her exp…

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Peruvian president signs amnesty bill into law 1:44

16h ago1:44

1:44

In Peru, an amnesty bill has been signed into law, protecting members of the military and law enforcement from being held accountable for alleged human rights abuses during the 1980s and 1990s. That's when civil war brought torture, forced disappearances and the killing of civilians to the country. Host Marco Werman has more.…

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Plastic pollution treaty in deadlock 1:43

16h ago1:43

1:43

It's the final day of talks in Geneva to to nail down a global treaty governing the lifecycle of plastic. But negotiations have hit an impasse. One of the main disagreements pertains to plastic production. Many countries want to set a universal target for reducing the amount of plastic being produced, but others worry about potential economic impac…

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US ice hockey teams are about to get a lot more Canadian 5:25

16h ago5:25

5:25

Historically, for athletes, playing for the Canadian Hockey League has meant giving up a big opportunity: playing NCAA hockey in the US. This season, though, that all changes. The World's Bianca Hillier reports.By Bianca Hillier

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WHO report finds Africans are lonelier than people on any other continent 7:42

2d ago7:42

7:42

A recent World Health Organization report finds that nearly a quarter of people across Africa are feeling lonely. That's the highest among the global regions covered in the findings. The World's Host Marco Werman learned more from Lateefat Odunuga, a clinical psychologist and advisor to the African Network of Youth Policy Experts.…

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US indictment of Haitian gang leader 'sort of smoke and mirrors' 6:56

2d ago6:56

6:56

US officials have unsealed an indictment against Haitian gang leader Jimmy "Barbecue" Chérizier and three Haiti-born naturalized US citizens for conspiring to violate US sanctions. The Miami Herald’s Jacqueline Charles tells The World’s Host Marco Werman that Haitians at home and abroad are skeptical the move will undercut the power of the criminal…

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North Korea's IT workers infiltrate global companies 17:20

2d ago17:20

17:20

North Korea has a secret army of workers applying for remote IT jobs around the world. They collect paychecks, sometimes steal company data and answer to a boss who isn’t at company headquarters — he’s sitting in Pyongyang. What happens when one of these workers makes it past the front door of a US company? Dina Temple-Raston, the host of the “Clic…

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Police officers in England go jogging undercover to tackle catcalling 1:36

1d ago1:36

1:36

A 2024 study by the University of Manchester found that more than two-thirds of women surveyed experienced harassment while running, including threats, verbal abuse and having objects thrown at them. Now, the Surrey Police Department is trying an unconventional plan to tackle the issue. The World's Host Marco Werman has the details.…

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Trump says Russia will face 'severe consequences' if Putin rejects Ukraine ceasefire 1:21

1d ago1:21

1:21

US President Donald Trump joined a summit online today, hosted by Germany's chancellor. Other European leaders took part and so did Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump said the call went well and was "very friendly." Trump plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin face-to-face on Friday in Alaska. The US president also said today th…

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Beating the heat: Milan locals find solutions to scorching heat waves 6:27

1d ago6:27

6:27

A deadly heat wave is scorching southern Europe with record-breaking temperatures this month. In Italy, a 4-year-old boy died from heatstroke on Monday, while 16 Italian cities, including Rome and Milan, are now on a red heat alert. Environmentalists say lawmakers there are doing far too little to respond. In Milan, some residents are taking matter…

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Religious tensions flare in Spanish town 5:04

1d ago5:04

5:04

The Spanish town of Jumilla has said that only sports are allowed at its municipal gyms, and no religious celebrations. For Muslims in Jumilla, that means there's nowhere to hold large events. Spain's far-right applauds the move but some locals see it as religious provocation in a place where people usually get along. The World's Gerry Hadden repor…

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In Gaza, donkeys are crucial for survival. But they are suffering, too. 6:11

3d ago6:11

6:11

Amid the hunger and devastation in Gaza, donkeys and horses are vital for survival. Cars are few and fuel is scarce. So, people use animals for transportation. But after months of almost no aid entering, and with much of the infrastructure destroyed, the animals are suffering, too. Outside organizations are trying to help. The World’s Shirin Jaafar…

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In Tokyo, some public toilets inspire wonder 6:13

3d ago6:13

6:13

Public toilets: at best, they’re functional, at worst, dirty, dark and even unsafe. But in Shibuya, a busy ward in Tokyo, Japan, officials want public toilets to inspire wonder. Last year, they started a tour of 17 bathroom facilities designed by world-class artists and architects. One is housed inside a glowing cube, another resembles a fairy-like…

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Gains for far-right European parties threaten EU climate goals 6:03

3d ago6:03

6:03

Far-right parties are surging in popularity in Europe and environmentalists say their influence could put the EU’s climate agenda in jeopardy. Italy’s populist prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, has become one of the most outspoken critics of the EU’s green policies. Activists warn her growing influence could ripple across the continent. The World’s E…

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Nuclear power plant in France jammed by jellies 0:45

3d ago0:45

0:45

One of the largest power plants in France, located near the city of Calais, had four reactors shut down automatically on Sunday. The culprit? Lots of jellyfish. The World's Host Marco Werman explains.By Gina Kaufmann

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Airlines boost elite perks for 'silver spoon' travelers 7:30

3d ago7:30

7:30

Air carriers around the world are expanding premium seats and luxury cabins for big spenders. The World’s Host Marco Werman speaks with travel industry analyst Henry Harteveldt of the San Francisco-based Atmosphere Research Group about new offerings — like showers and double beds — for passengers willing to pay top dollar for seats on commercial fl…

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One Kyiv resident's lament: 'Trump is surrendering Ukraine' 10:29

3d ago10:29

10:29

Russian troops are advancing deeper into eastern Ukraine, just days ahead of a summit in Alaska between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders are set to discuss Ukraine’s fate. But Kyiv resident Maia Mikaluk tells The World’s Host Marco Werman that her country’s future shouldn’t be decided without Ukrainian…

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Estonian group Puuluup highlights the lyre 2:01

3d ago2:01

2:01

Host Marco Werman introduces us to a duo from Estonia known as Puuluup, embracing a musical folk tradition in their country that elevates the sound of a lyre called the talharpa. Puuluup sits in an awkward space in which tradition is not always comfortable in the present day, and they make that work for them.…

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An AI that speaks the language of Latin America 6:02

3d ago6:02

6:02

From Chile’s National Center for Artificial Intelligence to universities across the continent, researchers are training Latam-GPT, an artificial intelligence model built with the languages, cultures and histories of Latin America in mind. Advocates say it’s about reclaiming digital sovereignty. Critics warn it could still mirror the same biases and…

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The Spanish artisan keeping an ancient Roman tradition alive 5:16

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Ukrainians cast wary eyes toward Alaska 3:50

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Trump 'can't hand Ukraine on a platter' to Putin, says former top advisor 9:58

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South Korean court says 'Baby Shark' tune was not plagiarized 0:58

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How AI is contributing to the spread of extremism 4:48

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Air Canada flight attendants prepare to go on strike 4:11

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A Cambodian immigrant to the US advocates for change, leaning on personal experience 6:44

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Peruvian president signs amnesty bill into law 1:44

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Plastic pollution treaty in deadlock 1:43

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US ice hockey teams are about to get a lot more Canadian 5:25

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WHO report finds Africans are lonelier than people on any other continent 7:42

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US indictment of Haitian gang leader 'sort of smoke and mirrors' 6:56

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North Korea's IT workers infiltrate global companies 17:20

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Police officers in England go jogging undercover to tackle catcalling 1:36

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Trump says Russia will face 'severe consequences' if Putin rejects Ukraine ceasefire 1:21

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Beating the heat: Milan locals find solutions to scorching heat waves 6:27

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Religious tensions flare in Spanish town 5:04

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In Gaza, donkeys are crucial for survival. But they are suffering, too. 6:11

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In Tokyo, some public toilets inspire wonder 6:13

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Gains for far-right European parties threaten EU climate goals 6:03

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Nuclear power plant in France jammed by jellies 0:45

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Airlines boost elite perks for 'silver spoon' travelers 7:30

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One Kyiv resident's lament: 'Trump is surrendering Ukraine' 10:29

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Estonian group Puuluup highlights the lyre 2:01

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An AI that speaks the language of Latin America 6:02

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