Best Political Science Digest Podcasts (2025)

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Texas flooding death toll surpasses 100 as hope for finding survivors fades 9:17

1h ago9:17

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Hopes are dimming of finding survivors from the flash floods that deluged central Texas. At least 95 people, including 28 children, were killed in some of the deadliest floods to hit this country in decades. Dozens of people are still unaccounted for, including at least 10 girls. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.…

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How local groups are aiding recovery efforts after devastating Texas floods 5:49

10h ago5:49

5:49

For a closer look at how people on the ground in Texas are managing the flooding crisis, Amna Nawaz spoke with Austin Dickson, CEO of the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. That group has been collecting donations through the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund to help recovery efforts. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour…

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News Wrap: Man killed after opening fire on Border Patrol facility in Texas 5:55

1h ago5:55

5:55

In our news wrap Monday, a heavily armed man was killed after he opened fire on a Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, President Trump said he'll place higher tariffs on several countries starting August 1, Russia unleashed a barrage of more than 100 drones across Ukraine and trash is piling up on the streets of Philadelphia as a major workers…

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A look at the latest Gaza ceasefire proposals as Netanyahu visits White House 4:57

1h ago4:57

4:57

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with President Trump in his third visit to the White House this year. The two are meeting as Israel and Hamas are negotiating a ceasefire and the U.S. is lifting a terrorism designation on neighboring Syria. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fund…

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Who will be affected by Trump administration’s Medicaid, SNAP work requirements 6:20

1h ago6:20

6:20

President Trump’s big tax law includes a major provision the GOP has endorsed for years: work requirements for Medicaid recipients and for food stamp benefits. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that 11.8 million Americans could lose medical coverage over the next decade and more than 3 million could lose SNAP benefits. Laura Barrón-López di…

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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on disaster response and Musk’s new party 7:31

11h ago7:31

7:31

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including questions about disaster response amid threats to disband FEMA, President Trump's latest tariff announcement brings more uncertainty and Elon Musk says he's starting a new party after his feud with Trump. PB…

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New book ‘2024’ offers inside look at twists and turns of the presidential election 7:36

11h ago7:36

7:36

Journalists Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager and Isaac Arnsdorf are out with a new book unpacking the twists and turns of the 2024 presidential election. Drawing on hundreds of interviews with insiders, the book offers a revealing look at the circumstances that led to Trump’s return. Amna Nawaz spoke with the writers about “2024: How Trump Retook the White…

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Artist exiled from homeland transforms nature into works of art 5:16

11h ago5:16

5:16

An artist who was once uprooted from her homeland has spent decades transforming works of nature into works of art. Michelle San Miguel of Rhode Island PBS Weekly has the story from the woods of New England for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Ground crews and volunteers race to find those still missing after Texas floods 3:15

2h ago3:15

3:15

The desperate search for the missing after deadly flash floods in Texas has become a race against time. The official death toll climbed to at least 70 on Sunday, with 11 girls from a Christian summer camp still unaccounted for. With each passing hour, the chances of finding survivors dwindles. Ali Rogin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://w…

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News Wrap: North Carolina on alert for floods after Chantal makes landfall 2:09

3h ago2:09

2:09

In our news wrap Sunday, flood watches are posted for parts of North Carolina as the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal move inland, and European leaders are bracing for what Trump may do when his tariff pause ends on July 9. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fundersBy PBS News

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What to expect from Netanyahu and Trump’s high-stakes White House meeting 6:14

1d ago6:14

6:14

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House Monday. Netanyahu left Israel Sunday for the two leaders’ first in-person meeting since last month’s joint U.S.-Israeli assault on Iranian nuclear facilities. John Yang speaks with Kenneth Pollack at the Middle East Institute about what’s likely …

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Why tick season is worse than usual and how to protect yourself 7:09

1d ago7:09

7:09

Every year, nearly 31 million people in the U.S. are bitten by a tick. Tick-related illnesses like Lyme disease are on the rise, a trend experts attribute to climate change, human expansion into forested areas and overpopulations of deer. Ali Rogin speaks with pediatric infectious diseases specialist Dr. Andrew Handel about how to best avoid these …

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Study warns 1.5-degree warming limit can’t prevent dangers of melting glaciers 4:54

3h ago4:54

4:54

The 2015 Paris agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius was thought to be the threshold for averting severe climate change impacts. But new research says even that level is too high to prevent the catastrophic consequences of sea level rise due to melting glaciers. John Yang speaks with Chris Stokes, one of the study’s aut…

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News Wrap: Rescuers urgently search for missing after deadly Texas floods 3:44

2d ago3:44

3:44

In our news wrap Saturday, at least 32 people have died and dozens are missing after flash floods in Texas, the Carolinas are bracing for Tropical Storm Chantal, dangerously dry conditions have fueled a massive wildfire in Southern California and Elon Musk says he’s formed a new U.S. political party. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/n…

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How North Korean operatives are infiltrating U.S. companies to fund weapons programs 5:30

2h ago5:30

5:30

This week, federal prosecutors charged four North Korean nationals with scheming to get hired by a U.S. company as remote workers and then steal nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency. It’s a relatively new North Korean threat: operatives using fake IDs and credentials to infiltrate American businesses. John Yang speaks with freelance investigative re…

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What the U.S. has accomplished in 250 years of innovation and what’s next 6:33

2h ago6:33

6:33

President Donald Trump went to Iowa on Thursday to start the countdown to the nation’s 250th Independence Day next year. To mark the anniversary, the nonpartisan Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress is looking at 250 years of U.S. innovation. John Yang speaks with Glenn Nye, the center’s president and CEO, about the project. PBS News…

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What’s behind a thrifting boom among American shoppers 7:44

2h ago7:44

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While thrift stores are nothing new, they’re becoming more popular as shoppers deal with rising costs of living and even in some cases earn a living as resellers. The secondhand clothing industry is projected to grow about three times faster than the overall apparel market. We hear from thrifters around the country and Ali Rogin speaks with Poshmar…

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News Wrap: Trump signs his One Big, Beautiful Bill Act into law 5:41

3d ago5:41

5:41

In our news wrap Friday, President Trump signed his One Big, Beautiful Bill Act into law, Ukraine says Russia unleashed an assault of drones and missiles in its biggest all-out attack of the war, at least 35 Palestinians were killed in another day of Israel's military campaign in Gaza and at least six people are dead in Texas after heavy rain cause…

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The long-term health risks as extreme heat becomes a new normal 8:12

2h ago8:12

8:12

Extreme heat is becoming a dangerous new normal that brings with it a number of health risks. From severe burns to accelerated aging, the effects of long periods of high temperatures on the human body are getting more attention in this time of rising climate change. Stephanie Sy reports from Phoenix, the epicenter of extreme heat in the United Stat…

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Marine Corps art exhibit marking 250 years honors its triumphs and sacrifice 6:49

3d ago6:49

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The Marine Corps has opened a new art exhibit at its national museum documenting the service’s 250th anniversary. It’s called “250 Years of Dedication, Determination and Courage,” and it celebrates the Marines’ most famous moments. But it also features the trauma, terror and sacrifice of war. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https:…

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Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s total control over Washington 12:08

2h ago12:08

12:08

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join John Yang to discuss the week in politics, including the political fallout of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act, President Trump's total control over Washington and the state of American democracy on this Independence Day. PBS News is supported by - http…

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Aquarium creates senior sanctuary for aging penguins 5:55

3h ago5:55

5:55

When we think of penguins, we tend to think cute and energetic. But as they age, they also experience aches and pains, just like humans do. That's why the New England Aquarium in Boston has created a first-of-its-kind oasis for penguin elders. Special correspondent Jared Bowen of GBH Boston takes us there. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs…

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Why fans are going bananas for Banana Ball 4:59

3h ago4:59

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Millions are going bananas over a fast-paced and entertaining take on baseball. Deema Zein took in a game between the Savannah Bananas and the Firefighters to see what "banana ball" is all about. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fundersBy PBS News

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House gives Trump a win as his big tax bill overcomes weeks of tense negotiations 7:48

1h ago7:48

7:48

The so-called "One Big, Beautiful Bill" overcame thin Republican majorities and weeks of tense negotiations, just meeting the president's self-imposed Independence Day deadline. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins takes us through the policy and politics of the GOP's signature bill. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/ab…

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Why Republicans once staunchly opposed to Trump’s bill changed their minds 5:58

1h ago5:58

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For more on how Republicans, even those who were staunchly opposed to the so-called "One Big, Beautiful Bill," have since come around, William Brangham spoke with Sarah Longwell, a Republican strategist and publisher of The Bulwark. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Texas flooding death toll surpasses 100 as hope for finding survivors fades 9:17

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How local groups are aiding recovery efforts after devastating Texas floods 5:49

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News Wrap: Man killed after opening fire on Border Patrol facility in Texas 5:55

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A look at the latest Gaza ceasefire proposals as Netanyahu visits White House 4:57

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Who will be affected by Trump administration’s Medicaid, SNAP work requirements 6:20

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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on disaster response and Musk’s new party 7:31

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New book ‘2024’ offers inside look at twists and turns of the presidential election 7:36

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Artist exiled from homeland transforms nature into works of art 5:16

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Ground crews and volunteers race to find those still missing after Texas floods 3:15

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News Wrap: North Carolina on alert for floods after Chantal makes landfall 2:09

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What to expect from Netanyahu and Trump’s high-stakes White House meeting 6:14

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Why tick season is worse than usual and how to protect yourself 7:09

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Study warns 1.5-degree warming limit can’t prevent dangers of melting glaciers 4:54

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News Wrap: Rescuers urgently search for missing after deadly Texas floods 3:44

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How North Korean operatives are infiltrating U.S. companies to fund weapons programs 5:30

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What the U.S. has accomplished in 250 years of innovation and what’s next 6:33

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What’s behind a thrifting boom among American shoppers 7:44

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News Wrap: Trump signs his One Big, Beautiful Bill Act into law 5:41

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The long-term health risks as extreme heat becomes a new normal 8:12

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Marine Corps art exhibit marking 250 years honors its triumphs and sacrifice 6:49

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Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s total control over Washington 12:08

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Aquarium creates senior sanctuary for aging penguins 5:55

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Why fans are going bananas for Banana Ball 4:59

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House gives Trump a win as his big tax bill overcomes weeks of tense negotiations 7:48

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Why Republicans once staunchly opposed to Trump’s bill changed their minds 5:58

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