Best Steve McLeod Podcasts (2025)

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Latest Newscast From the WNYC Newsroom 2:03

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July 17, 2025 – PBS News Hour full episode

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Thursday on the News Hour, with the rescission bill in the House for a final vote, we look at the impact on public broadcasting. We speak to the president of Planned Parenthood to discuss the fallout of funding cuts to that organization. Plus, amid a violent week in Syria, we examine the state of the fragile new nation in a fraught region. PBS News…

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The week that was 10:31

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Comedians Donna Brookbanks and Elisabeth Easther

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Around the motu: David Hill in North Canterbury 10:31

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David discusses the Local Government NZ Conference and reactions from local councils to instructions from the Resource Management Act.

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Sports commentator Sam Ackerman 13:09

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Sports commentator Sam Ackerman

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Book review: How to Kill a Witch by Claire Mitchell and Zoe Venditozzi 3:33

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Martene McCaffrey from Unity Books Auckland reviews How to Kill a Witch by Claire Mitchell and Zoe Venditozzi, published by Monoray

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How immigration can bolster an aging workforce

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As a nation’s workforce grows older, innovation and delayed retirement can keep economic gears turning. But so can immigration. In this episode, “Marketplace” host Kai Ryssdal and ADP’s Nela Richardson visit Peckham, a neighborhood in South London that’s long been home to generations of immigrants from all over the world, to understand how newcomer…

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China's Stranglehold on Coveted Rare Earth Minerals 5:51

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Champion shearers take on best in Wales 9:19

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New Zealand champion Toa Henderson from Northland and Te Kuiti's Jack Fagan are competing in a three-test shearing series this weekend.

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From undercover cop to All Black scrum coach 26:57

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Before he was in the dugout watching Richie McCaw lift the 2011 Rugby World Cup, forwards coach Mike Cron had spent years working as a police detective.

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Pacific correspondent Koroi Hawkins 9:11

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RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins joins Kathryn for an update on the latest Pacific news.

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The Women's Health Bus for rural Southland and Otago 11:32

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A patient's round trip of seven hours for a procedure sparked Dr Helen Paterson's drive to treat women closer to where they lived.

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Pope renews call for Gaza ceasefire after Israeli strike on church kills three

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Pope Leo XIV has renewed his call for a Gaza ceasefire after three people sheltering in the Catholic church in Gaza City were killed in an Israeli strike. The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzabella gives us his reaction to the bombing. The Israeli military says the incident is under review.Also on the programme: We ask wheth…

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Massive transfer of wealth coming as farmers age 17:42

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The next decade will see the largest inter-generational transfer of wealth as more than 17,000 farm and orchard owners reach pension age.

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Evening Roundup: Former NYPD Commissioner’s Lawsuit Explained, Police Unions Endorse Adams for Reelection, No Casino for the Bronx and Spotted Lanternflies R...

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Former NYPD Commissioner Tom Donlon filed a civil racketeering lawsuit accusing the Adams Administration of running a criminal enterprise through city government. Plus, a number of city law enforcement unions are endorsing Mayor Adams' re-election campaign. Also, the gaming company Bally's won't be able to build a casino in the Bronx. And finally, …

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MAGA’s Epstein Obsession

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This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the epic MAGA meltdown over the DOJ’s “there’s nothing to see here” Epstein files memo, how the Supreme Court is using the “shadow docket” to bolster Trump’s efforts to dismantle the federal government, and whether rescission will kill NPR and PBS. For this week’s Slate Plus bonus ep…

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"The Network" from NPR's Embedded

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New from NPR's Embedded: Hosts Victoria Estrada and Marta Martinez travel across Latin America and within the U.S. to understand how women in Brazil discovered one of the medications that's used for self-managed abortions, the spread of this method across the world, and how this approach is shaping the future of abortion in the U.S.Learn more about…

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The Dominance & Decline Of The Condé Nast Magazine Empire

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For decades, Condé Nast publications such as Vogue and Vanity Fair were consequential tastemakers. Writer Michael Grynbaum explores the heyday of these magazines and how they lost their footing. His book is Empire of the Elite: Inside Condé Nast, the Media Dynasty That Reshaped America. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/a…

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'Billy Joel: And So It Goes'

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The new two-part documentary "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" provides an in-depth look into the life and career of Long Island's beloved piano man. Co-director Susan Lacy discusses the project, which premieres episode one Friday evening on HBO and HBO Max. Listeners weigh in with their favorite Billy Joel memories and performances.…

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Steve Nieve Previews New York Summer Shows

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Steve Nieve is the longtime keyboard player for Elvis Costello and his various bands. He discusses his career and relationship with Costello, and previews a string of summer concerts in our area this summer, performing alongside singer and percussionist Kessada.

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Summer In The City: Food and Fun on Staten Island

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This summer, we will feature a guide for what to do in all five boroughs. Today Pamela Silvestri, food editor at the Staten Island Advance, talks about her favorite summer attractions from around the borough. Plus, listeners share their favorite summer spots on Staten Island.

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The Future Of US Funding For HIV Treatment And Prevention

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In his rescissions request to Congress last month, President Donald Trump asked that the hundreds of millions dollars budgeted for the President's Emergency Plans for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR, be cancelled.Senate Republicans have decided that PEPFAR is safe from cuts for now, but those fighting the global epidemic are worried.We talk about what these…

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Week of Wonder: Volcanologist Tamsin Mather on her 'adventures in volcanoland'

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What's it like standing on the slopes of an active, erupting volcano? Volcanologist Tamsin Mather takes us on her journey to some of the world's biggest volcanoes.

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Candidate Sliwa's Chances

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Elizabeth Kim, Gothamist and WNYC reporter, offers analysis of Curtis Sliwa's campaign interview and an assessment of his chances in the general election.

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The News From Your Block

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Listeners call in with the news from their blocks, neighborhoods, and communities.

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Midday News: AG James Sues Trump Administration Over FEMA Cuts, Famous 60’s Pop Singer from NJ Passes Away, and More on Mamdani’s Private Meeting with Power ...

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New York State Attorney Letitia James is suing the Trump administration to try and save a FEMA program that would fund 38 infrastructure projects in the state. The affected programs are meant to help shield against disasters like rapid flooding. Meanwhile, Pop singer and New Jersey native Connie Francis, has died at the age of 87. Also, on this wee…

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Sizzling Summer Travels

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Host Meg Wolitzer presents a quartet of summer stories. Umberto Eco endures trial by mini bar in “How to Travel with a Salmon,” read by Jin Hah. A scenic getaway turns eerie in Elizabeth Spencer’s “The Weekend Travelers,” read by Campbell Scott. Life looks up—way up—for an overworked restaurant owner in “The Man, The Restaurant, and the Eiffel Towe…

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The Senate Approved Cuts to NPR and PBS. What Happens Next?

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The senate approved a rescission package of cuts to NPR and PBS along with foreign aid. LaFontaine Oliver, president and CEO and executive chair of the board of New York Public Radio, and Sarah Gilbert, president and CEO of WAMC, Northeast Public Radio, talk about what comes next, both for larger stations like WNYC and smaller and more rural public…

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Death and (Estate) Taxes

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Justin Schein, cinematographer and filmmaker, talks about his new documentary, "Death and Taxes," which examines inherited wealth and inequality in America.

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NYU expert says stomping on spotted lanternflies is a little futile

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Spotted lanternflies are back in New York City this summer... and for the foreseeable future. When they started showing up in the region about a half-decade ago, the advice to New Yorkers was direct: Stomp the little bugs. But researchers and state officials say that's essentially futile at this point. Kristin Winchell is an assistant professor of …

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Far-right groups in Spain fuel anti-immigrant rioting

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A small farm town in southeast Spain has seen three nights of rioting. After a group of young Moroccans allegedly assaulted an elderly man, far-right protestors descended on Torre Pacheco to "hunt immigrants." Also, the UK is planning to lower its voting age to 16 in time for the next general election. And, the world's oldest marathoner dies in his…

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Meet the Mayoral Candidates: Curtis Sliwa

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Curtis Sliwa, Republican nominee for NYC mayor, WABC radio host and founder of the Guardian Angels, talks about his campaign for mayor.

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Syrian forces leave Sweida

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Syrian government forces have left the southern city of Sweida, where days of sectarian clashes involving the Druze minority have left hundreds dead. Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa made a call for unity in the middle of the night.Also in the programme: proof that a technique using genetic material from three people to create embryos is leading t…

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Zohran Mamdani tells NYC business leaders he will discourage use of 'globalize the Intifada'

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This week's Politics Brief takes listeners inside Zohran Mamdani's meeting with New York City business leaders.

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Morning Headlines: Felony Assaults Rise in City, RFK Bridge Closures Overnight, and NYC Ranked Best for Walking and Biking

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Felony assaults in New York City have jumped 45 percent since 2017, even as most other major crimes decline. Meanwhile, the RFK Bridge’s lift span over the Harlem River will close intermittently overnight Thursday from midnight to 5 a.m. Friday. Plus, a new analysis by StreetLight ranks Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx among the top U.S. …

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Public Media Cuts, Trump And Fed Chair, Israel Strikes Syria 12:51

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Little Simz split with her producer. Now she’s unstoppable

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Little Simz is one of the most acclaimed rappers in the world right now. In 2022, she won the prestigious Mercury Prize for her album “Sometimes I Might Be Introvert.” But after falling out with her longtime producer and collaborator, the British rapper started thinking maybe music wasn’t for her anymore. Little Simz joins Tom Power to tell us why …

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How Stratford’s Richard Manuel became a rock and roll legend

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In his new book, “Richard Manuel: His Life and Music, from the Hawks and Bob Dylan to The Band,” renowned music archivist and podcaster Stephen T. Lewis explores the life and legacy of Richard Manuel, one of Canada’s most talented and influential musicians. Stephen joins Tom Power to tell why he was so enthralled by the story of a self-taught music…

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Advice Line with Justin McLeod of Hinge 39:46

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Hinge founder and CEO Justin McLeod joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, Justin describes Hinge’s new initiatives around intentional dating. First, Jessica in Toronto, Canada asks about opening new markets for her self-guided mystery road trip packages. Then Nick from Auckland, New Zealand wonders …

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Advice Line with Justin McLeod of Hinge

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Hinge founder and CEO Justin McLeod joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, Justin describes Hinge’s new initiatives around intentional dating. First, Jessica in Toronto, Canada asks about opening new markets for her self-guided mystery road trip packages. Then Nick from Auckland, New Zealand wonders …

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The Inner Workings of the Oceans

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What comes to mind when you think of the ocean? Maybe a day at the beach — swimming in the waves, snorkeling through coral reefs, fishing, surfing, and sunsets that kiss the blue horizon. But Earth’s oceans are more than that; they’re our planet’s defining feature, its largest ecosystem, and the original source of all life. On this encore episode, …

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Songwriter Laura Stevenson Rebuilds and Calls The Shots

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American singer-songwriter Laura Stevenson has found a musical home in the area between indie rock and confessional singer/songwriter folk. Her new album, Late Great, runs the gamut of feelings: one moment pulsating with a shoegaze-influenced dreamscape of sparkling guitars and in another, there’s tender, acoustic reflection with elusive, poetic ly…

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The Capitol Connection – Susan Lerner, Executive Director of Common Cause New York

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Screentime: Too Much, And Just Like That, Emmy nominations 10:21

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Film and TV reviewer Perlina Lau joins Kathryn to talk about the new show from Girls creator Lena Dunham, Too Much. She'll also talk about the 3rd season of And Just Like That, the sequel to the hit show Sex and the City - why has it become the show people love to hate? And the Emmy nominations were announced yesterday - who's in and who's been snu…

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July 16, 2025 – PBS News Hour full episode

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Wednesday on the News Hour, the family of a Palestinian American killed in the West Bank by Israeli settlers speaks out about his death and the escalating conflict. Rural public media stations face an uncertain future as the Trump administration moves to slash funding. Plus, Canadian tourism to the U.S. drops dramatically in the wake of harsh rheto…

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What's it like being a grandparent in your 30s? 20:58

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At 37, many people are still getting to grips with being a parent. Matty Acton was learning how to be a grandparent.

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Tech: Legal means to fight deepfakes - do they work? 14:09

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Technology correspondent Alex Sims joins Kathryn to talk about how different countries are going down legal routes to combat the rise in deepfakes - AI-generated images, videos and voices.

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Around the motu:Libby Kirkby McLeod in Hamilton 11:37

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The French men's national rugby team has snubbed staying in Hamilton. The public pressure put on Waikato Hospital to cut its cardiac surgery waitlist and Te Huia train is to start a Sunday service.

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