Best Abortion Providers Podcasts (2025)

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Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged, despite President Trump's pressure to cut them, says more data needed on tariffs' effect on inflation 55:47

1h ago55:47

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announces no change to interest rates and says of President Donald Trump's tariff policy, “Higher tariffs have begun to show through more clearly to prices of some goods, but their overall effects on economic activity and inflation remain to be seen"; President Trump announces more tariff rates scheduled to take …

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Fighting Political Cynicism by Sharing Authentic Conversations with Brian Rolling the MurMur Project 25:02

19h ago25:02

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Brian Rolling, Co-Founder of the MurMur Project, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to discuss how individuals can engage more effectively through digital communication and social media, gaining a deeper understanding of political issues, campaigns, and elections, and have their own voices heard. Brian has a background in filmmaking and …

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Pres. Trump says he will not follow Great Britain in recognizing Palestinian State in Israel does not agree to ceasefire in Gaza and commit to two-state solution 51:25

1d ago51:25

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the United Kingdom will recognize a Palestinian state if Israel does not agree to a ceasefire with Hamas, improve what he calls the "appalling situation in Gaza", and commits to a two-state solution; President Donald Trump says the U.S. will not follow suit, and that recognizing a Palestinian state rewards H…

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President Trump promises food centers in Gaza, continues to face Epstein files questions; Senate starts last scheduled week 39:05

3d ago39:05

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President Trump continued his visit to the United Kingdom today. He and Prime Minister Keir Starmer talked to reporters about Israel’s war with Hamas. The president announced the US will open food centers in Gazato help the humanitarian crisis there and two leaders continued discussions on reaching a cease-fire in the region. The President also sai…

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The Johnson Amendment Under Fire with Rebecca Markert Americans United for Separation of Church and State 25:28

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Rebecca Markert, Vice President and Legal Director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State , joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to discuss the fundamental American principle of the separation of church and state, as included in the Constitution. The Johnson Amendment, passed 70 years ago, is a critical law that prevents ch…

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Weekend Edition: FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, Forward Party CEO Lindsey Drath, and Cuts to Voice of America 36:10

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In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, a conversation with FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary on his first 100 days in office -- and goals during his tenure. Then, Forward Party CEO Lindsey Drath joins us to discuss that group's efforts to break through the two-party political system. Finally, form…

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President Trump flies to Scotland to promote his golf courses, meets UK & EU leaders on trade; DOJ interviews Ghislaine Maxwell for 2nd day in Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation 57:43

6d ago57:43

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President Donald Trump flies to Scotland for a private visit to promote his golf courses there, but he will also be meeting elected leaders in Scotland, the United Kingdom and the European Commission, likely to talk about trade and foreign affairs hotspots. We will get a preview from C-SPAN's Westminster Producer Pete Knowles, who is in Scotland (8…

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Senate GOP again blocks Democratic moves to release Jeffrey Epstein files; President Trump tours Federal Reserve headquarters renovation construction with Chair Powell 53:06

6d ago53:06

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Senate Democrats try again in committee and on the Senate floor to compel the release of the FBI files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but are blocked by Republicans; two Senate Republicans call for a Special Counsel to investigation the Trump Administration allegations that former President Barack Obama pushed a false narrative on Russia…

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President Trump unveils AI Action Plan to promote tech exports & beat China, quickly build infrastructure & root out bias 1:04:01

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President Donald Trump presents an Artificial Intelligence Action Plan focusing on deregulation to encourage growth of the industry and making sure AI is not biased. We will talk about the plan with Wired senior writer Kate Knibbs (6); President Trump announces a trade deal with Japan that includes a relatively low tariff rate for Japanese imports …

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Speaker Johnson cancels legislative agenda to avoid votes on releasing Jeffrey Epstein case files; Pres. Trump accuses fmr Pres. Obama of treason over 2016 Russian interference in U.S. elections investigation ... 51:42

8d ago51:42

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Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is canceling much of this week's legislative agenda and telling Members of Congress to begin their month-long August recess early to avoid votes on releasing the files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein; House Oversight Committee and Justice Dept seek to interview Ghislane Maxwell, former girlfriend of Jef…

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Congress moves to wrap up its work before its August recess with the Epstein files an ongoing issue; President Trump touts six-months in office as polling shows his approval rating underwater 35:33

10d ago35:33

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Congress is back in session this week with the House wrapping up its work before its August recess. On the agenda: legislation to increase financial oversight of the Veterans Affairs department, and votes on bills to increase penalties on people who reenter the U.S. after being deported, and to reform the Clean Water Act's permitting process. The S…

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Empowering Local Organizers for Ballot Initiative Success with Chris Melody Fields Figueredo BISC 18:26

10d ago18:26

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Chris Melody Fields Figueredo, Executive Director of the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center, discusses the 2.5 Project, an initiative by BISC that provides early, flexible funding to support ballot initiatives focused on economic justice. Recent efforts in Nebraska and Missouri to support minimum wage and paid sick leave ballot initiatives yielded p…

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Weekend Edition: Public Opinion on President Trump's Second Term, Jeffrey Epstein Files, and Reducing Size of the Federal Workforce 31:23

12d ago31:23

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In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, Cliff Young, president of Polling & Societal Trends for Ipsos, discusses public opinion shifts on President Trump's term so far. Then, a discussion about the Justice Department and FBI's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files with Tom Fitton - President of the…

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President Trump sues WSJ over article claiming he sent Jeffrey Epstein suggestive birthday letter; House GOP & Democrats clash over release of Epstein files 48:59

13d ago48:59

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President Donald Trump sues Wall Street Journal after its latest article about the President & the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as the controversy continues at the White House and in Congress over whether and how to release files related to that case; House joins the Senate in passing a $9 billion rescissions package in a late night vote,send…

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Senate passes $9B rescissions bill, sends back to House; Senate Republicans block Democratic bill to release Jeffrey Epstein files 57:08

14d ago57:08

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Senate passes the $9 billion rescissions bill, canceling foreign aid and money for public broadcasting, in a very early morning vote, sending the revised bill back to the House, which has until Friday to act on it or the money will be spent; Senate Democratic effort to force the Trump Admin to release all files related to the case of the late sex o…

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President Trump says it's 'highly unlikely' he would fire Fed Chair Powell, criticizes his supporters as 'weaklings' falling for the Epstein 'hoax' 53:52

15d ago53:52

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President Donald Trump says it is "highly unlikely" he will fire the FederalReserve Chair Jerome Powell after many media outlets reported he signaled he would after meeting privately with some House Republicans; President Trump criticizes Republicans who are calling for release of filing on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, calling the questio…

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Senate GOP ahead of first $9B rescissions package procedural vote restores funding for PEPFAR, rural public broadcasting 53:31

16d ago53:31

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Senate Republicans make changes to the rescissions bill to gain necessary Republican support ahead of the first procedural vote, restoring $400 million for PEPAR, the global anti-AIDS program and protecting funding for some rural public broadcasters; Inflation report from the Labor Dept – up 0.3% in June, an annual rate of 2.7%, highest since Febru…

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What to expect when you don't want to be expecting. 49:38

16d ago49:38

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Send us a text In this episode of Choice Chat, we’re talking all about the logistics of abortion in Canada — what happens before, during, and after. Host Tara sits down with registered midwife Jenni Huntley and nurse practitioner/midwife Christy Tashjian to break down each step of the journey, from taking that first pregnancy test to deciding on ca…

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President Trump threatens 100% secondary tariffs on Russia's trading partners unless there is a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine in 50 days 41:54

17d ago41:54

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President Trump is upping the ante with Russia to end its war with Ukraine. He made two announcements today: First--100 percent tariffs on any country that trades with Russia, unless a cease-fire is reached within in 50 days. And second---a deal with NATO members to send weapons to Ukraine. This comes as a bipartisan Senate bill that puts sanctions…

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Humanizing Political Impact with Stories about Real-Life Consequences with Jim Lardner Good Trouble Podcast 21:18

17d ago21:18

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Jim Lardner, journalist, activist, and host of the podcast "Good Trouble," joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to discuss the "We Are Your Neighbor" Project, which aims to collect and promote personal stories of people impacted by the Trump administration's policies. The goal is to promote these types of stories in a non-ideological way t…

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Supreme Court term highlights and birthright citizenship class action 17:29

15d ago17:29

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Court Watch host Alex Swoyer breaks down the biggest Supreme Court cases of the 2024-2025 term and Will Chamberlain, senior counsel for the Article III Foundation, joins her to discuss the birthright citizenship class action.

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Weekend Edition: Medicaid Provisions in One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Tariff Deadline Extended, and Young Progressives in Public Office 33:49

19d ago33:49

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In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, a discussion about Medicaid provisions in the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," with Paragon Health Institute's Ryan Long and Center for Economic and Policy Research's Brandon Novick. Then, Politico trade reporter Daniel Desrochers discusses President Trump pushi…

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President Trump says, 'I've never seen anything like it," as he & First Lady survey deadly flood damage in Kerrville, TX 52:07

20d ago52:07

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President Donald Trump & First Lady Melania Trump travel to Kerrville, Texas to see firsthand the damage from the catastrophic floods that killed at least 120 in the state's Hill Country, with another 170 still missing, meeting with first responders and local officials and promising help to recover and rebuild; federal judge in Maryland indicates s…

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Federal judge blocks birthright citizenship Exec Order by certifying class-action suit; Senate advances first judicial nomination of Pres. Trump's 2nd term; FBI HQ location fight upends Senate spending ... 51:36

21d ago51:36

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Federal judge blocks President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship nationwide by certifying a class action lawsuit; Senate takes up the first judicial nomination of the second Trump Administration, passing a procedural vote for Whitney Hermandorfer to be a federal appeals court judge for the 6th Circuit; Supreme Court Justice Keta…

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Senate confirms FAA Admin.; Joe Biden's former White House doctor declines to answer House GOP's mental fitness questions 51:49

21d ago51:49

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Senate confirms Bryan Bedford to be FAA Administrator; President's nominee for NOAA Administrator, Neil Jacobs, promises at a Senate confirmation hearing to fully staff the National Weather Service, after the deadly floods in Texas; former White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor refuses to answer questions before the House Oversight Committee in t…

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Power of Art and Visual Storytelling to Reframe Political Narratives with Bill Moyer Backbone Campaign 32:09

22d ago32:09

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Bill Moyer, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Backbone Campaign, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to explore the value of creative activism and visual props in promoting causes and values. The metaphor of the backbone is a symbol of moral power and strength that voters are encouraged to draw on to protest, drive awareness, and m…

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President Trump at Cabinet meeting says Aug 1 tariff deadline is firm; also talks Texas flooding, Ukraine, Gaza, Epstein files 52:53

23d ago52:53

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President Donald Trump held an hour and 45 minutes cabinet meeting during which he said the new August 1st date when tariff levels he isimposing on other countries are to take effect will not be extended, compared Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to "Saturday Night Live" character of "The Pathological Liar" after Sen. Schumer called for …

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WH pushes back on suggestions National Weather Service budget cuts hampered warnings to Texas flood victims, including children at a camp 39:41

24d ago39:41

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White House pushes back on suggestions that Trump Administration budget cuts hampered the National Weather Service warnings to those in the path of the deadly floods in Texas, including children at a camp along the river; as the death tolls rises and frantic search and rescue efforts continue for the missing; Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) tells how his daug…

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How StoryMaps Humanize Data and Drive Action with Allen Carroll Esri 25:54

24d ago25:54

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Allen Carroll, cartographer and lead of the Story Maps team at Esri, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to discuss the power of maps and the visualization of GIS data to tell a compelling story. The StoryMaps platform combines multimedia elements to create richer and more engaging maps to spark empathy, raise awareness, and potentially i…

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Weekend Edition: America 250, Martin Smith's Documentary "Syria After Assad," and Trump Admin. Cuts to Arts and Culture Programs 33:58

26d ago33:58

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In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, Ambassador Monica Crowley, Chief of Protocol for the United States, discusses the mission of America250, the start of celebrations on Thursday, and her role as principal media representative. Then, Documentary writer, producer, and correspondent Martin Smith …

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House passes GOP tax & spending cuts One Big Beautiful Bill after dramatic all-night session to lobby GOP holdouts & record-breaking Dem Leader speech 52:07

28d ago52:07

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House passes tax cut & spending cut Budget Reconciliation "One Big Beautiful Bill", 218-214, sending it to the President to be signed into law, after a dramatic all-night session to convince enough Republican holdouts to vote yes, and after a record-breaking 8 hour, 44 minute speech against the bill by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY); June j…

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GOP Big Beautiful tax cut & spending cut bill stalls in House by groups of Republicans seeking changes to Senate-passed version 49:43

28d ago49:43

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House is slowing working on the modified Budget Reconciliation bill, the tax cut & spending cut 'One Big Beautiful Bill', passed yesterday by the Senate with VP JD Vance's tie-breaking vote, slowly because Speaker Mike Johnson and President Donald Trump have been meeting with both conservative and moderate Republicans opposed to the bill for differ…

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Budget reconciliation bill passes Senate 51-50 after last-minute deal with Sen. Murkowski (R-AK) to secure her vote 53:38

29d ago53:38

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Senate passes the budget reconciliation bill, also called the One Big Beautiful Bill, containing President Donald Trump and CongressionalRepublicans' domestic agenda of tax cuts, spending cuts and more money for border security and defense, by a 51-50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance breaking the tie. Sen Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) provided the necess…

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Marathon vote-a-rama on One Big Beautiful Bill amendments underway in Senate; final passage not assured given potential GOP holdouts 36:57

1M ago36:57

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The Senate's vote-a-rama continues, as members offer and vote on amendments to the Republican's tax and spending cuts bill. But passage of the bill isn't a sure thing. Republicans Rand Paul of Kentucky and Thom Tillis of North Carolina have both said they're voting "no", while Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska haven’t said how the…

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Weekend Edition: Rep. Adam Smith on US Military Actions Against Iran, War Powers Act, and Zohran Mamdani Win in NYC Primary 32:35

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In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, Congressman Adam Smith – top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee - discusses U.S. military action against Iran – and what comes next. Then - a discussion about the history and evolution of the War Powers Act Philip Wallach from the American Enterpr…

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Supreme Court in birthright citizenship Executive Order case rules single judge cannot impose a 'nationwide injunction' 53:46

1M ago53:46

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Supreme Court rules that individual judges do not have the power to block a president's policies across the country, known as nationwide injunctions. The underlying case, whose merits have not been decided yet, involves President Donald Trump's Executive Order restricting birthright citizenship; Supreme Court also handed down other closely-watchedd…

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Supreme Court rules South Carolina can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood because the group provides abortions 49:47

1M ago49:47

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Supreme Court decides that South Carolina can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood because the group provides abortions, ruling that Medicaid patients are not allowed to sue over their right to choose their doctor; Senators get a classified briefing on the U.S. bombings of Iranian nuclear sites, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth & Gen.…

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President Trump criticizes 'fake news' outlets citing Pentagon intelligence report suggesting U.S. bombing of Iran nuclear sites may have resulted in less than 'obliteration' 54:20

1M ago54:20

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President Donald Trump says the leaked U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency report suggesting Iran's nuclear program has been set back only a few months after the recent U.S. bombings is wrong, the nuclear sites have been destroyed – in his word 'obliterated' - and the reporters who published the DIA reports finding are 'bad people', 'sick' and are dem…

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President Trump says Israel-Iran ceasefire 'in effect' after voicing frustration at apparent violations on both sides 52:03

1M ago52:03

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President Donald Trump says a ceasefire between Israel & Iran is "in effect", after expressing frustration with both countries for apparently violating the agreement he mediated; President spoke before flying from Washington to The Hague, Netherlands for a NATO leaders' summit; House & Senate Democrats upset today that scheduled classified briefing…

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President Trump calls Iran's missile attack on U.S. air base in Qatar 'weak'; bipartisan war powers resolutions on Iran could get votes in Congress 37:10

1M ago37:10

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President Trump responds on social media, "Iran has officially responded to our Obliteration of their Nuclear Facilities with a very weak response, which we expected, and have very effectively countered….There have been 14 missiles fired — 13 were knocked down, and 1 was “set free,” because it was headed in a nonthreatening direction. I am pleased …

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Reporting on Abby Hoffman to Military Action Against Iran with Lucian Truscott IV 26:47

1M ago26:47

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Lucian K. Truscott IV, journalist, author, and screenwriter, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to shine a light on the challenges of writing about and reporting on current events, political voices, and cultural trends. Lucian started working for the Village Voice while still a cadet at West Point in the 1960s and comes from a long line …

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Weekend Edition: Israel-Iran Conflict, Congressional Security Briefings, and Jake Tapper's "Original Sin" 35:47

1M ago35:47

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In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, a discussion about the history – and future -- of Iran's nuclear program - with Daryl Kimball of the Arms Control Association. Then, Axios Politics Reporter Steph Kight (like kite) discusses members of Congress receiving security briefings following the Minne…

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President Trump says two-week pause on next steps for U.S. action against Iran nuclear program is "to see whether or not people come to their senses" 48:21

1M ago48:21

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President Donald Trump says two more weeks he is waiting to decide to whether to attack Iran over its nuclear weapons program is “a time to see whether or not people come to their senses"; United Nations Ambassadors from Iran and Israel trade accusations at a UN Security Council meeting as their countries continue their military campaigns against e…

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Israeli PM Netanyahu vows to 'exact full price from the tyrants in Tehran' after missile hits Israeli hospital; Pres. Trump to decide within two weeks if U.S. will attack Iran 54:37

1M ago54:37

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises revenge against Iran after an Iranian missile hits an Israeli hospital and is asked by reporters about the prospect that the U.S. will become more directly militarily involved in the conflict; White House says President Trump believes this is "substantial chance" of U.S. negotiations with Iran and …

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President Trump says he has not decided whether to attack Iran's nuclear facilities 55:07

1M ago55:07

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President Donald Trump says he has not decided whether to attack Iran's nuclear and military facilities alongside Israel, which has been doing so for the past week; Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady again. We will talk with MarketWatch Economics Editor Greg Robb (25); Supreme Court upholds Tennessee's law banning transgender medical treat…

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President Trump calls for Iran's 'UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER', threatens Supreme Leader would be an 'easy target' to kill 56:27

1M ago56:27

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President Donald Trump is back in Washington, DC, returning early from the Group of 7 leaders' summit in Canada, posting and commenting about the ongoing military conflict between Israel and Iran, including he wants 'better than a ceasefire', "I have not reached out to Iran for “Peace Talks” in any way, shape, or form", calling that Fake News, and …

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Providing Care, Defending Choice - Dr. Renee Hall Speaks Out 38:12

1M ago38:12

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Send us a text In this premiere episode of Choice Chat, host Tara sits down with Dr. Renée Hall, a veteran abortion provider and contraception advocate. With over 25 years in the field, Dr. Hall shares her personal journey, the challenges of navigating stigma, and the urgent need for reproductive health education in Canada. From the impact of polit…

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Federal charges filed against Minnesota shooting suspect; President Trump at G7 Summit in Canada on Israel-Iran military conflict 32:36

1M ago32:36

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First court appearance for Vance Boelter after federal and state authorities file several charges in connection with the murder of Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband and attempted murder state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. President Trump is in Canada at the G7 summit where he talked about global economic issues and the widening…

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Weekend Edition: Deployment of the US Military, NIH Federal Medical Research, and US-China Trade Talks 34:00

2M ago34:00

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In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, with a federalized national guard and the Marines on the streets of Los Angeles – a conversation with Mary McCord of Georgetown Law about the legal and Constitutional issues surrounding the domestic deployment of the U.S. military. Then, Former NIH Director D…

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UN Security Council meets as Israel attacks Iran’s nuclear sites, kills senior commanders, and Iran strikes back with drones & missiles 41:14

2M ago41:14

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United Nations Security Council meets on the military exchanges between Israel and Iran. Iran announces it is pulling out of nuclear talks with the U.S. President Trump posts, "Two months ago I gave Iran a 60 day ultimatum to “make a deal”…Now they have, perhaps, a second chance!" Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a migrant who was deported from Maryland to El…

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