Best Broadway Unlocked Podcasts (2025)

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Florida becomes second state to ban fluoride in public water 2:15

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Florida has become the second state in the country — after Utah — to ban fluoridation of public water systems.By Tristian Wood

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SCOTUSblog's Amy Howe discusses birthright citizenship case before the Supreme Court 5:03

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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Amy Howe, a reporter with SCOTUSblog, about the issue of birthright citizenship and the use of universal injunctions before the Supreme Court.By Steve Inskeep

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Supreme Court justices seem divided in birthright citizenship arguments 3:48

7h ago3:48

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The U.S. Supreme Court seemed at least partially divided as the justices heard arguments debating how the lower courts should handle President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship.By Nina Totenberg

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Morning news brief 11:14

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Supreme Court justices appear divided in birthright citizenship arguments, President Trump returns to Washington after Middle East trip, a look at week 1 of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' federal criminal trial.By Steve Inskeep

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Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Ron Chernow discusses his new book, 'Mark Twain' 7:01

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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Ron Chernow about his new book, "Mark Twain," in which he illuminates the complex life of the writer.By Michel Martin

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Nashville mayor demands names of nearly 200 people detained by ICE 2:39

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The mayor of Nashville is demanding the names of nearly 200 people detained by ICE during traffic stops in recent weeks. He worries some immigrants in the U.S. legally were arrested.By Cindy Abrams

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Charles Strouse, Broadway composer of 'Annie' and 'Bye Bye Birdie,' has died at 96 4:45

9h ago4:45

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Broadway composer Charles Strouse, creator of the hit musicals "Bye Bye Birdie," "Applause" and "Annie," died at his home in New York City on Thursday.By KUOW Staff

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Latest Beige Book reports on impacts of Trump administration cuts 3:17

9h ago3:17

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Regional banks in the Federal Reserve system study their local economies and publish those stories in a report called the Beige Book. The latest included fallout from Trump administration cuts.By Wailin Wong

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A case similar to the prosecution of the Wisconsin judge is ongoing in Massachusetts 4:45

9h ago4:45

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A Wisconsin judge is charged with helping an undocumented immigrant evade federal agents. It's a rare prosecution but not unheard of — a similar case unfolded seven years ago in Massachusetts.By Tovia Smith

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President Trump returns to Washington after four-day Gulf trip 3:49

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President Trump returns to Washington Friday after a four-day tour through the Gulf where he struck business deals and was treated like royalty by the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE.By Franco Ordoñez

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President of Arab Gulf States Institute discusses Trump's Middle East trip 5:04

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NPR's A Martinez talks with Doug Silliman, president of the Arab Gulf States Institute and former U.S. ambassador to Iraq, about President Trump's Gulf trip and Iran's offer to revive a nuclear deal.By A Martínez

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Saturday's 150th Preakness Stakes will be the last at the Pimlico racetrack 2:18

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This Saturday is the 150th Preakness Stakes, held in Baltimore. It will be the last Preakness at the old Pimlico racetrack.By Hosts

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Trump says he's lifting sanctions on Syria, confusing some allies in Israel 3:22

1d ago3:22

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President Trump says he's dropping sanctions against Syria, which led to celebrations in the streets of Damascus. But in Israel, many are wondering where they stand with their neighbor.By Carrie Kahn

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RFK Jr. stands by overhaul of HHS during congressional testimony 2:18

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is standing firm on the sweeping cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services, cuts he says were suggested by Elon Musk and his team.By Selena Simmons-Duffin

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Columnist Thomas Friedman analyzes President Trump's Middle East trip so far 5:26

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Steve Inskeep talks with "New York Times" columnist Thomas Friedman about President Trump's foreign policy objectives with Gulf leaders.By Steve Inskeep

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A Texas abortion ban sponsor aims to clarify when doctors can do the procedure 3:42

1d ago3:42

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Since abortion became almost entirely illegal in Texas in 2021, the state has seen a significant rise in the number of women who die in pregnancy or after giving birth. A new bill aims to change that.By Katia Riddle

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Newly published stories show a different side of Ian Fleming and Graham Greene 2:10

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The latest issue of "The Strand Magazine" contains rare stories by the iconic midcentury writers Ian Fleming and Graham Greene.By Milton Guevara

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'Being dismissed for being different': Adam Duritz on new music with Counting Crows 7:01

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In 1993, Adam Duritz and his band Counting Crows took roots-rock to new heights with their debut August and Everything After. More than 30 years later, they offer a new album, cut from the same cloth.By Phil Harrell

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Morning news brief 11:02

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A look at relations between Israel and Syria, U.S. Supreme Court to hear arguments over birthright citizenship, House Republicans continue budget negotiations despite tensions within party.By A Martínez

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Some see Gov. Newsom shifting to the center ahead of possible presidential run 3:48

1d ago3:48

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As California Gov. Gavin Newsom announces reductions to health care for migrants in the country illegally, some say that he's moving to the political center ahead of a possible 2028 presidential run.By A Martínez

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Trump budget proposal would end energy assistance program for low-income Americans 3:45

1d ago3:45

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President Trump's budget proposal would completely eliminate a program that helps about 6 million low-income households heat and cool their homes. Supporters of the program hope Congress will save it.By Craig LeMoult

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Afghan refugee discusses Trump administration's ending of temporary protections 4:51

1d ago4:51

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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Haris Tarin, a refugee who fled Afghanistan 30 years ago, about the Trump administration ending temporary protected status for Afghans in the U.S.By Steve Inskeep

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Republicans continue negotiations over budget despite divisions on certain policies 3:37

1d ago3:37

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House Republicans are still negotiating the details of a wide-ranging legislative package of President Trump's domestic priorities that they hope to advance by the end of next week.By Barbara Sprunt

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GOP strategist Rob Burgess discusses differering Republican positions on the budget 5:12

1d ago5:12

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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with GOP strategist Rob Burgess about the different positions within the Republican Party as budget negotiations continue.By Steve Inskeep

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Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura testifies against Sean 'Diddy' Combs 2:00

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Casandra "Cassie" Ventura, the ex-girlfriend of Sean "Diddy" Combs, took the stand on Tuesday as the star witness in the first full day of testimony in the federal trial against the hip-hop mogul.By Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

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Democrats sound alarm over GOP Medicaid proposal they say could affect millions 5:32

2d ago5:32

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Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky explains why he and other Democrats are sounding the alarm over a Republican Medicaid proposal they say will leave millions of people without health care.By Michel Martin

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Amalia Ulman mocks trend chasers in her new film, 'Magic Farm' 4:57

2d ago4:57

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Amalia Ulman's new film Magic Farm follows an American TV crew chasing a viral story that, through a series of misunderstandings, ends up in the wrong town in the wrong country.By A Martínez

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Morning news brief 10:45

2d ago10:45

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Trump to meet with Syria's president in Saudi Arabia, representatives from Russia and Ukraine to gather in Turkey for negotiations, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to defend HHS overhaul on Capitol Hill.By A Martínez

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How possible funding cuts to Maine's pubilc schools might impact one rural district 6:52

2d ago6:52

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President Trump has threatened to pull federal funding from Maine's public schools after a clash with the state's governor. NPR visited a rural school in Maine to see what's at stake.By Jonaki Mehta

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Why April's inflation rate was better than expected, despite swings in tariff rates 4:17

2d ago4:17

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Despite tariffs that went up and down, April's inflation numbers were calm. NPR's A Martinez talks with Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, about why.By A Martínez

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Mississippi groups providing HIV outreach and care suffering from spending cuts 3:03

2d ago3:03

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HIV prevention groups in Mississippi are reeling from Trump administration cuts to health spending. Southern states have the highest burden of HIV in the U.S., accounting for half of new infections.By Amy Maxmen

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MLB lifts lifetime ban on Pete Rose, 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson and others 2:11

2d ago2:11

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Major League Baseball has lifted its lifetime ban on Pete Rose, 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson and 15 other deceased players, clearing the way for their eligibility for the Hall of Fame.By Hosts

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President Trump expected to meet Syria's president in Saudi Arabia 3:36

2d ago3:36

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President Trump is expected to meet with Syria's new leader during his visit to Saudi Arabia. The meeting comes on the heels of Trump saying he will lift decades of U.S. sanctions on Syria.By Aya Batrawy

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Aviation analyst details the risks of converting a Qatari jet into Air Force One 4:56

2d ago4:56

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The Trump administration may accept a used Boeing 747 from Qatar and use it as Air Force One. NPR's A Martinez talks with aviation analyst Richard Aboulafia about the risks and implications.By A Martínez

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Judge resentences Menendez brothers, making them eligible for parole 2:30

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A judge resentenced Erik and Lyle Menendez to 50 years to life, making them eligible for parole. In 1996, they were found guilty of murdering their parents and given life without possible parole.By Steve Futterman

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James Evans’ Lessons Learned Building a >$50M YC-Backed Business & Selling it to a Public Company | Ep 95 35:02

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Send us a text In this episode, James Evans, co-founder of Command AI (acq by Amplitude), shares his entrepreneurial journey- from childhood ambitions to launching a startup in college and scaling it through YC. He talks about turning a side project into a venture-backed company, navigating the startup grind, and eventually getting acquired by Ampl…

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Toy company CEO discusses how Trump's tariff policy swings impact business 4:05

3d ago4:05

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NPR reconnects with Jay Foreman, CEO of Basic Fun!, whose toys include Care Bears and Tonka Trucks, to understand how recent swings in President Trump's tariff policy are impacting his company.By Michel Martin

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KPMG US chief economist Diane Swonk discusses Trump's trade policy and impact on U.S. 3:44

3d ago3:44

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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with KPMG US chief economist Diane Swonk about President Trump's trade policies and whether the U.S. has benefited from them.By Leila Fadel

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First, relief. Then, a scramble to get stuff in after U.S. cuts China tariffs for now 3:28

3d ago3:28

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Although business owners welcomed a temporary deal with China to slash tariffs, there's still considerable uncertainty about what happens next.By Scott Horsley

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Morning news brief 11:06

3d ago11:06

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Temporary trade deal between the U.S. and China sets off scramble to import goods, Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia with focus on business, trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs gets underway in New York City.By Michel Martin

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5 Ukrainian women wounded in war appear in latest edition of Playboy 2:07

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The latest issue of the Ukrainian edition of Playboy features female soldiers with amputated limbs and civilians scarred by shrapnel as beauty standards change in a society exhausted by war.By Polina Lytvynova

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Trump signs executive order to reduce prescription drug prices 2:17

3d ago2:17

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President Trump's latest executive order on drug prices aims to lower them by bringing them into line with what other developed countries pay. Experts caution that this is no small task.By Sydney Lupkin

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Mother of 1-year-old girl among dozens of Cubans deported from Florida last month 4:41

3d ago4:41

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A Florida family was torn apart when the mother of a 1-year old was deported to Cuba, even though she is married to an American citizen.By Nancy Guan

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Prosecution and defense lay out opening arguments in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial 3:36

3d ago3:36

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Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial is underway. Combs has been in custody since September, but was in court Monday as the prosecution and the defense laid out their opening arguments to jurors.By Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

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Growers say higher wage requirements for seasonal workers threatens business 3:40

3d ago3:40

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Seasonal workers come to the U.S. each year through a visa program called H2A to help harvest everything from Christmas trees to cherries. Now, growers say higher wage requirements threatens business.By Michelle Jokisch Polo

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Catholics at Villanova Universtiy, where Pope Leo XIV once attended, celebrate Mass 2:18

4d ago2:18

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Pope Leo XIV once attended Villanova University. Catholics packed the St. Thomas of Villanova church to celebrate Sunday Mass and the new pope.By Andrew Stelzer

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Arab Gulf States Institute scholar discusses Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia 5:22

4d ago5:22

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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Hussein Ibish, a senior resident scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute, about Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia and what Gulf leaders are seeking.By Michel Martin

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Trump is looking to use the IRS for his own political ends. Nixon tried it too 4:27

4d ago4:27

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President Trump is looking to use the IRS to achieve some of his political goals. Some experts see parallels with Nixon's efforts to interfere with the agency.By Scott Horsley

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There's a secret superfood in white rice and pasta: Here's how to unlock it 3:26

4d ago3:26

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When it comes to rice and pasta, dieticians recommend eating brown or whole grain because they're more nutritious. But you can create a super nutrient in white rice and white pasta. Here's the trick.By Michaeleen Doucleff

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Morning news brief 10:38

4d ago10:38

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President Trump leaving for four-day trip to the Middle East, Hamas expected to release American Israeli hostage Monday, Republicans hope to advance Trump's domestic agenda this week.By Leila Fadel

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