Best Commission Factory Podcasts (2025)

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NSW Government abandons electronic monitoring of accused criminals 3:33

3h ago3:33

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Urgent questions are surrounding the New South Wales bail system this morning after the state government revealed it is ending the use of ankle monitoring for high-risk offenders without explaining how accused criminals will be tracked instead. For more, General Secretary at Public Service Association and representative for corrective services staf…

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RBA makes highly anticipated decision to cut rates by 0.25% 2:56

3h ago2:56

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There are still some work to do, but a positive step forward for homeowners this morning after the RBA cut the cash rate by a quarter of a per cent to 3.6 per cent. For more, finance expert and Founder of Fortlake Asset Management Dr Christian Baylis joins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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"We will reverse this decision": Sussan Ley on recognising Palestinian statehood 5:28

3h ago5:28

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Now, to the growing concerns over whether or not Hamas will actually be disarmed from Gaza this morning despite key assurances from the leader of the Palestinian Authority which formed the basis of Anthony Albanese's decision to recognise a Palestinian state. Data shows support for the Palestinian Authority is only at 22 per cent across Palestine a…

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Labor and Opposition divided over Palestine recognition 6:05

3h ago6:05

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Sunrise is joined by Housing Minister, Clare O'Neil and Nationals Senate Leader, Bridget McKenzie to discuss Labor's Palestine recognition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 7NEWS Podcasts

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Getting solar panels on your roof can be hard. That's where 'balcony solar' comes in 4:31

7h ago4:31

4:31

What if you could set up some panels in your backyard or hang them off your balcony and start making a dent in your power bill? Organizations are trying to bring "balcony solar" to the U.S.By Laura Klivans

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National Guard arrives in DC 2:19

4h ago2:19

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National Guard troops have begun to arrive in Washington DC as President Trump scales up his operation to crackdown down on crime in the US capital. For more, former LAPD Lieutenant Jeff Wenninger joins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 7NEWS Podcasts

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Sheila Jordan, one of the great underappreciated voices in jazz, dies at age 96 2:22

8h ago2:22

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She recorded a magical debut album on Blue Note and was later named a Jazz Master by the National Endowment of the Arts.By Neda Ulaby

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How the Secret Service arranges a short notice trip like Trump's meeting in Alaska 4:23

8h ago4:23

4:23

The president will meet with Putin on Friday in Alaska. A former secret service agent shares how the service plans last minute trips like this, especially one with major geopolitical implications.By Mary Louise Kelly

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This music project uses bluegrass to bring people on the autism spectrum together 3:50

5h ago3:50

3:50

A new effort led by Hollywood composer John Frizzell seeks to connect people with autism to each other through bluegrass.By Robert Garrova

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Ford and the promise of cheaper EVs 3:06

4h ago3:06

3:06

Ford announced they're putting billions into a Kentucky automotive plant to retool it to make EVs, starting with a midsize pickup that they say will be in the $30k price range.By Camila Domonoske

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Remembering the Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest — a contest for bad writing 4:12

4h ago4:12

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For four decades, an English professor at San Jose State University has run a fiction contest for a single opening sentence to "the worst of all possible novels." He has decided to retire the contest.By Deena Prichep

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Chair of D.C. Council responds to Trump's emergency declaration 6:43

5h ago6:43

6:43

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with chair of the Council of the District of Columbia, Phil Mendelson, about President Trump's emergency declaration and National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C.By Marc Rivers

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Gaza's 'White Walkers' — the deadly task of simply getting flour 5:49

5h ago5:49

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For multiple days, more people are killed trying to get food in Gaza than in Israeli air strikes, medics say.By Aya Batrawy

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Murder in a small town means 'We Are All Guilty Here,' writes novelist Karin Slaughter 8:14

4h ago8:14

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Karin Slaughter talks about her 25th book -- "We are All Guilty Here" - with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly. It's a small town murder mystery - that twists and turns until the end.By Justine Kenin

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The solar system's third interstellar visitor, 3I/ATLAS, is zooming by at 130,000 mph 4:13

5h ago4:13

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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with astronomer David Jewitt about what we can learn from the third interstellar object to have entered our solar system, a comet-like object known as 3I/ATLAS.By Jonaki Mehta

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Trump and Putin prepare to meet. Do they both want the same thing? 7:05

9h ago7:05

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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former Trump national security advisor Ambassador John Bolton about the President's upcoming summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.By Megan Lim

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'Alien: Earth' is one of the best shows so far this year 3:59

5h ago3:59

3:59

The TV prequel to the Alien movies calls back to the best elements of those original films — including questions about corporate exploitation and technological advancements.By Eric Deggans

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PM Albanese on Sunrise discussing recognition of Palestinian statehood 7:27

1d ago7:27

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PM Albanese on Sunrise discussing recognition of Palestinian statehood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 7NEWS Podcasts

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Gold Coast council proposes to block off Kirra Hills mudslide 2:08

1d ago2:08

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Gold Coast council proposes to block off Kirra Hills mudslide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 7NEWS Podcasts

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Increased cost of living pressures disrupting swimming lessons 4:41

1d ago4:41

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Increased cost of living pressures disrupting swimming lessons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 7NEWS Podcasts

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Historic shift for Australia with recognition of Palestinian statehood 1:57

1d ago1:57

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Historic shift for Australia with recognition of Palestinian statehood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By 7NEWS Podcasts

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EU foreign ministers meet ahead of Trump-Putin talks in Alaska 3:50

9h ago3:50

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EU foreign ministers meet ahead of Friday's Trump-Putin talks in Alaska, with Brussels insisting any peace deal must include Ukraine.By Rob Schmitz

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Women who have experienced stalking have a higher risk of heart disease, study shows 2:24

1d ago2:24

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A big, new study shows women who are victims of stalking are at significantly higher risk of heart disease.By Katia Riddle

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U.S. famine warning system comes back, but questions loom 4:13

21h ago4:13

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After the U.S. early famine warning systems went dark earlier in 2025, the lights are back on. But questions remain about whether it will be as effective as before and whether it will be politicized.By Gabrielle Emanuel

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NPR's Jack Corbett on playing the lead role in the new movie 'Boys Go to Jupiter' 7:30

9h ago7:30

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Jack Corbett, best known as the Planet Money TikTok guy, makes his film debut in Boys Go To Jupiter this summer. The animated feature's lead role, Billy 5000, was written specifically for Corbett.By Lauren Hodges

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Trump is taking over D.C. police and sending in the National Guard. Locals are furious 3:57

14h ago3:57

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President Trump says he's deploying hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. But the latest official figures show that crime rates have fallen dramatically in the city.By Brian Mann

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CDC staffers react to Friday shooting 2:54

9h ago2:54

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On Friday, a gunman opened fire on the CDC campus in Atlanta and a police officer was killed. The shooting has left employees uncertain about how safe they are at their jobs.By Pien Huang

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To save the Mojave Desert tortoise, protect the desert landscape, researchers say 4:32

14h ago4:32

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Researchers are working to save a tortoise that has been in the American southwest for millions of years. California has moved to put extra protections in place for the Mojave Desert tortoise.By Nate Perez

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Father James Martin is okay with not being liked 3:47

9h ago3:47

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On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Father James Martin talks about letting go of his idea that God was transactional.By KUOW Staff

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President Trump deploys National Guard to D.C., takes control of Police Department 5:31

1d ago5:31

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President Trump has taken over D.C.'s police force and plans to send in National Guard troops. It's part of his plan to slash what he says is out-of-control crime, though the numbers say otherwise.By Tom Bowman

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