Best Mark Combs Author Podcasts (2025)

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Real estate agent commissions too high? Flat-fee brokers offer an alternative 3:52

2h ago3:52

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Agents have typically taken a commission on the sale of a home that totals 5% to 6% of the price. But new rules have created an opening for brokers who charge much less.By Laurel Wamsley

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Morning news brief 10:56

3h ago10:56

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Trump's "big, beautiful bill" faces continued resistance, South Africa's president heads to the White House, DOGE tries to embed beyond the executive branch.By Leila Fadel

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How two women-owned businesses are navigating Trump's tariffs 7:01

3h ago7:01

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NPR's Michel Martin asks the heads of two women-owned businesses how they are navigating the swing in tariff levels on China.By Michel Martin

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Tennessee resumes executions after a three-year pause 3:42

3h ago3:42

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After a three-year pause because of problems with execution drugs, Tennessee is resuming the practice saying it now has a safe way to administer a lethal injection.By Catherine Sweeney

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Is federal help for homeless students at risk? 4:36

3h ago4:36

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There's a federal law that helps homeless students get an education. It's administered by the U.S. Education Department, and schools worry there's no plan for the program if the department closes.By Lee Gaines

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What's next for the United States Institute of Peace 4:49

3h ago4:49

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A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's takeover of the United States Institute of Peace. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with lawyer George Foote about the future of the institute.By Leila Fadel

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Lawyers Accuse Trump Admin Of Deporting Migrants To South Sudan In Violation Of Court Order 47:22

15h ago47:22

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Breaking news, a judge reportedly tells the Trump administration to find the plane they placed deported migrants on and see if it can be turned around. Attorneys for Vietnamese and Burmese migrants alleged in a new emergency motion Tuesday that the Trump administration deported their clients to South Sudan in violation of a previous court order. Pl…

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Supreme Court rules administration can end protected status for Venezuelans for now 2:27

17h ago2:27

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The Supreme Court ruled Monday that the Trump administration, for now, can end the safeguard known as Temporary Protected Status for about 350,000 Venezuelans living in the U.S.By Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

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Russia builds up military presence along borders with NATO member countries 5:09

18h ago5:09

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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Fiona Hill, senior fellow with the Brookings Institution, about Russia's military buildup along its borders with NATO members.By Leila Fadel

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Trump and Putin talk about ending war in Ukraine, but there's no ceasefire agreement 3:31

18h ago3:31

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President Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin for more than two hours on Monday and claimed progress toward ending the war in Ukraine. But Putin did not agree to an immediate ceasefire.By Charles Maynes

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Morning news brief 11:05

1d ago11:05

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Trump and Putin talk about negotiating ceasefire in Ukraine, Israel faces unprecedented pressure from allies over the war in Gaza, a look at links between climate change and tornadoes in the U.S.By Steve Inskeep

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Journalist Karen Hao discusses her book 'Empire of AI' 6:58

1d ago6:58

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Journalist Karen Hao has written a book called "Empire of AI," which details the world of Sam Altman's OpenAI.By Steve Inskeep

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A brain dead pregnant woman is being kept on life support, raising legal questions 3:53

1d ago3:53

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A woman in Georgia has been declared brain dead, but she's being kept on life support because she's pregnant. The case is raising complicated legal questions about restrictive abortion laws.By Sam Gringlas

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A look at the potential impacts of proposed Medicaid cuts 3:48

1d ago3:48

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NPR speaks with health economist Lindsay Allen, assistant professor at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, about the impact of proposed cuts to Medicaid being debated in Congress.By A Martínez

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Large tornado outbreaks are becoming more common in the U.S. 3:46

1d ago3:46

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Scientists are still teasing out the connections between climate change and tornadoes in the U.S. Large outbreaks of tornadoes are getting more common, but the total number of tornadoes isn't growing.By Rebecca Hersher

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New book alleges aides hid former President Biden's declining health 3:38

1d ago3:38

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A new book details an alleged cover-up within the White House surrounding the declining health of former President Biden. NPR speaks with the authors, CNN's Jake Tapper and Axios' Alex Thompson.By Hosts

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Political commentator Bakari Sellers discusses how Democrats can regain voter trust 5:18

1d ago5:18

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NPR speaks with political commentator and former Democratic state lawmaker Bakari Sellers about how Democrats can regain trust after a book alleged aides hid former President Biden's declining health.By Steve Inskeep

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Authorities continue search for 6 inmates who escaped New Orleans jail last week 2:14

1d ago2:14

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Six escapees are still on the run after 10 inmates broke out of their holding cells at New Orleans' largest jail last week. Authorities are now looking at whether they had help from inside.By Matt Bloom

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Mark Carney promised affordable housing. Will he deliver? 19:48

1d ago19:48

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“Build baby, build” is how Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged to tackle Canada’s housing crisis, but his new housing minister says that won’t mean reducing house prices. Matt Galloway asks housing experts to unpack the new Liberal government’s strategy, and unpick the “Gordian Knot” of whether Canada can create affordable housing without prices dro…

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China now leads in green energy. What does that mean for the west? 23:53

1d ago23:53

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China is still the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitter, but is now also leading the way in clean energy. Where does that leave Canada and other western nations in the renewables race, particularly in light of U.S. President Donald Trump’s promise to “drill baby, drill”?

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Does your cat have behavioural issues? Here’s some help 23:58

1d ago23:58

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Have you ever thought of training your cat, just like you would your dog? Did you say no… or are you laughing in disbelief? A cat behavior specialist says you can, and explains what we are getting wrong about cats — especially about the ones with behavioural issues.

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Trump: If Ceasefire Doesn't Happen, "I Just Back Away" 47:19

1d ago47:19

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President Trump's phone calls with Putin and Zelensky were supposed to jumpstart the peace process and ultimately end the war, but now the president is signaling he could completely back away. Plus, CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta, on former President Biden's shocking cancer diagnosis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Wildfire season is almost here. What can Canada expect? 19:28

17h ago19:28

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Wildfire season hasn’t officially started, but Manitoba has already declared a state of emergency after a deadly blaze in Lac du Bonnet. Guest host Mark Kelley breaks down the fire forecast and top-of-mind questions with Ed Struzik, author of The Future of Fire, and climatologist emeritus David Phillips.…

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What it’s like growing up as a ‘restaurant kid’ 24:57

17h ago24:57

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Rachel Phan was three years old when her parents opened a restaurant in Kingsville, Ont., a venture that quickly ate up most of their time and energy. In a conversation from last month, the Chinese-Canadian author discusses her new memoir, Restaurant Kid, and why she felt like the restaurant had stolen her parents away from her.…

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Centrist wins over hard-right nationalist in Romania's presidential race 2:18

19h ago2:18

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With nearly all ballots counted, Romanian voters have elected Bucharest's mayor, a centrist and pro-European Union candidate, as president, over the nationalist choice.By Rob Schmitz

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The treatment options that are available for former President Biden's cancer 5:19

2d ago5:19

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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Dr. Ben Davies, professor of urology at the University of Pittsburgh, about former President Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis and what treatment options are available.By Steve Inskeep

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Former President Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer 3:36

19h ago3:36

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Former President Biden's cancer diagnosis comes just days ahead of the release of an expose about his presidency, detailing questions about his mental fitness.By Tamara Keith

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How President Trump is sparking a crypto revolution in America 3:44

2d ago3:44

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Crypto exchange giant Coinbase is set to join the S&P 500 on Monday. It's the latest stunning development as Trump completely revamps the approach to crypto in the U.S.By Rafael Nam

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Protein for strength training? Vegan diet matches meat for muscle gains 3:38

2d ago3:38

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If you're trying to build muscle, getting enough protein is a must. But does it matter if that protein comes from meat or plants? A new study overturns assumptions.By Will Stone

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Morning news brief 11:21

2d ago11:21

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Former President Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer, Israel launches new ground offensive in Gaza, more than two dozen dead after tornadoes hit the South and Midwest.By Leila Fadel

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Palestinian writer Yousri Al-Ghoul describes life in north Gaza 5:12

2d ago5:12

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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Palestinian writer Yousri Al-Ghoul about life in north Gaza where he lives with his wife and four children, as Israeli airstrikes continue and food remains scarce.By Steve Inskeep

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Pope Leo XIV calls for united Church during his inaugural Mass 1:49

2d ago1:49

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Pope Leo XIV celebrated his inaugural Mass at the Vatican on Sunday, outlining a vision for a united Catholic Church, while addressing global inequality and artificial intelligence.By Hosts

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FBI says primary suspect in California fertility clinic bombing likely died in blast 3:55

2d ago3:55

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The FBI says 25-year-old man is the primary suspect in the bombing of a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, Calif., on Saturday morning. They're calling the incident an act of terrorism.By Jason DeRose

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Oldest bonsai tree in North America turns 400 2:48

2d ago2:48

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Plant lovers across the globe traveled into Washington, D.C., recently to celebrate a 400th birthday of the oldest bonsai tree in North America.By Destinee Adams

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House committee advances package with President Trump's legislative priorities 3:52

21h ago3:52

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The House Budget Committee on Sunday night voted to advance a sweeping package with many of President Trump's domestic priorities. But the GOP-led chamber still has hurdles to overcome this week.By Barbara Sprunt

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The Hutchins Center's David Wessel gives his perspective on America's national debt 4:37

2d ago4:37

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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution, about America's federal debt, which is at $36 trillion and growing.By Steve Inskeep

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CAT-alogues & DOG-alogues: Pet Marketing 27:14

4d ago27:14

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This week, we talk about Pet Marketing. The pet products industry is worth about $150 billion dollars. And when you love a pet, money is no object. We’ll listen to a pet food campaign that had dogs conduct a symphony orchestra. We’ll flip through IKEA’s CAT-alogues and DOG-alogues. And we’ll explore Dolly Parton’s “Doggy Parton” fashion line. -----…

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Several Inmates On The Run After 10 Escaped From New Orleans Jail 46:54

5d ago46:54

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New video released tonight of a daring jail break in New Orleans. Authorities say the inmates should be considered "armed and dangerous," and that they might have had help from a guard or someone in law enforcement. Plus, a photo of the numbers "86 47", in seashells, and why President Trump is saying they add up to a call for his assassination by f…

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

5d ago2:15

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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

5d ago5:03

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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

5d 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

5d ago11:14

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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

5d ago7:01

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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

5d ago2:39

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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

5d 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

5d 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

5d 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

5d ago3:49

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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

5d ago5:04

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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