CNN's lead DC anchor and chief Washington correspondent, Jake Tapper, hosts this two-hour long weekday afternoon program, with headlines from around the country and the world, the top stories in national and international news, politics, health, money, the environment, sports and popular culture. The Lead also concentrates on bringing stories that aren't found on front pages—buried leads—to the forefront.
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Charta is a dramatic audio podcast created, written, directed and produced by Dereck Fahie. The show is set at the fictional “Breakwall Marina,” charter yacht company office in the Virgin Islands. The series follows two struggling boat captains Deni Mesa, a former Coast Guardsman, and his former shipmate Steve Roberts. Migrant smuggling is the engine that drives the show. There are five main cast members Deni Mesa, Steve Roberts, Sandra Nelson, Joe Gilbert and Kris Imani. Additionally, the m ...
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How Fear Changed America. First released in 2020, Homeland Insecurity is an 8-part documentary podcast from RAICES that chronicles the untold story of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). We go back to the beginning, when our government built a powerful new agency in the wake of 9/11 to protect America from terrorists—only to use that agency to terrorize immigrants. From family separation to federal agents deployed amidst protests against systemic injustices, the scope and cruelty of D ...
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Immigration reform and a pathway to citizenship is possible, but it'll take all of us to make it happen! Join co-hosts Carlos Yanez Navarro, Karina Dominguez, and Danny Orona on the Fuerte Network to talk about this moment in the immigration fight and what we can do to bring relief to 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States. Join us as we share our immigration journeys, news, and calls to action!
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A podcast about persecution, preparation, and the history and theology of mission work with Dr. Phil Hopkins.
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Listen to all of the PBS News Hour's coverage of U.S. politics, from Yamiche Alcindor's reports from the White House, to Lisa Desjardins on Capitol Hill, to our weekly analysis and discussions from David Brooks, Mark Shields, Amy Walter and Tamara Keith. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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The Origins Podcast features in-depth conversations with some of the most interesting people in the world about the issues that impact all of us in the 21st century. Host, theoretical physicist, lecturer, and author, Lawrence M. Krauss, will be joined by guests from a wide range of fields, including science, the arts, and journalism. The topics discussed on The Origins Podcast reflect the full range of the human experience - exploring science and culture in a way that seeks to entertain, edu ...
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Host Marco Werman and his team of producers bring you the world's most interesting stories that remind us just how small our planet really is. The World, the radio program, is heard each weekday on over 300 public stations across North America.
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The Pacifica Evening News is a collaboration of KPFA and KPFK in Los Angeles and KFCF in Fresno. The hour-long newscast airs on all three stations each weeknight at 6:00 PM. KPFA News broadcasts news headlines throughout the day at 5:55, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 4:00. Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
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A limited podcast series about the politics of immigration, faith as radical hospitality, and the borders between church and state. In the spring of 1982, six faith communities in Arizona and California declared themselves places of safe harbor for hundreds of thousands of Salvadorans and Guatemalans that had been denied legal proceedings for political asylum in the U.S. Alleging that immigration officials had intentionally miscategorized Central Americans as ‘economic migrants’ in order to ...
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Intersectionality in the American South is a podcast for anyone whose ready to take a long, hard, look at the ways oppressive systems land in people’s lives. We bring together academics and everyday people in conversations about the intersectional forms of oppression that marginalized people experience. You will hear thought provoking conversations about hard topics that center the often-silenced voices of Women of color, queer, trans and non binary folks and immigrants.
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What is Taiwan for the world and the world for Taiwan? In this podcast series, a group of Taiwan specialists based at the University of Central Lancashire, chat with book writers, artists, directors, professionals from, or with, an interest in Taiwan and explore how the ‘little’ island of Taiwan can be a starting point to (re)think the way we look at the world. Whether you already know Taiwan, you want to know more about it, or you just want to be inspired by it, this is the podcast for you! ...
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Portugal tells undocumented migrants to leave or be deported
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4:23Thousands of undocumented migrants in Portugal are being given a stark ultimatum this week: leave voluntarily or face deportation. The government warns that as many as 18,000 people could be affected by the crackdown, a move that comes just weeks ahead of a snap election. Critics accuse the center-right administration of using migration policy to c…
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WH Says It Will Pay Undocumented Migrants To Leave U.S.
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1:25:35In a new chapter of Trump’s deportation crackdown, the White House now suggests that they will pay undocumented migrants a thousand or two thousand dollars to deport themselves. Plus, President Trump wants to reopen Alcatraz, one of America’s most notorious prisons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Trump wants to pay undocumented migrants to deport themselves; California bill would create sober-living communities for homeless people recovering from drug and alcohol addiction – May 5, 2025
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59:58Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump admin wants to pay undocumented migrants $1,000 to deport themselves Senate to vote Tuesday on overturning Biden-era rule on pollution from tire manufacturing Protesters gather at Israeli Consulate in SF to oppose drone strike o…
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Stephanie Canizales on the human tragedy of undocumented and unaccompanied migrant youth in the US.
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1:56:51Six months or so ago, I had a fascinating interview/discussion with Stephanie Canizales about her book, Sin Padres, Ni Papeles, which described her five year PhD project interviewing young people who had migrated from Central America as undocumented and unaccompanied minors in pursuit of a better future. These children were sent by their parents be…
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Ministering to Documented and Undocumented Migrants
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41:07Dr. Hopkins is joined by Tony and Diana Rodriguez who run a ministry from Magnolia church in Southern California to help documented and undocumented migrant workers.By Gateway Seminary
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Top Trump adviser suggests White House could suspend habeas corpus to deport migrants
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3:56The Trump administration again escalated its fight with the judiciary. In stunning remarks, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller said they are considering suspending habeas corpus for migrants contesting detentions. Miller’s comments come as judges across the country have blocked major parts of President Trump’s immigration agenda. Laur…
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Neil Shubin: Science, Exploration, Patience, and Survival at the Ends of the Earth
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2:26:39One of the best parts of hosting the Origins podcast is talking with remarkable scientists whose ideas have changed the way we understand ourselves and our world. My recent conversation with Neil Shubin was particularly enjoyable, not only because Neil is a friend whose insights I admire, but because our dialogue ranged across some of the most fasc…
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Universities stand to lose big bucks as international students quit the US
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6:32Foreign students — and the big tuition checks they bring — are a key ingredient in the American college business model. But, just as US colleges face a shrinking pool of domestic college-aged students, international students are feeling less welcome here. From the Higher Education desk at GBH in Boston, Kirk Carapezza reports that the shift could h…
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US cuts $50 million in medical aid to Zambia
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3:50The US announced this week that it's cutting $50 million in medical aid to Zambia. A US investigation into corruption in the country found that 2,000 local pharmacies had been selling donated drugs and medical supplies — paid for by the US — that were intended to be distributed for free to the public. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Charles Kenny, …
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UK's National Gallery displays $20 million anonymous artwork
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1:27The National Gallery in London is unveiling an early renaissance painting this weekend that's considered to be a European masterpiece. The gallery paid $20 million for "The Virgin and Child with Saints Louis and Margaret." As Host Carolyn Beeler explains, the altarpiece came from a church in what was called "the low countries", or modern-day Belgiu…
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The two men accused of cutting down the famous Sycamore Gap tree in the UK have been found guilty. They were convicted of two counts each of criminal damage. The key piece of evidence in the trial was a grainy video of the tree's demise. Sentencing for the crime will take place in July. Host Carolyn Beeler has more.…
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Sudan cuts ties with the UAE as drone strikes hit Port Sudan again
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5:10It's been six straight days of drone attacks on Port Sudan, a place that used to be a quiet refuge for government forces and civilians amid Sudan's civil war. Despite an arms embargo, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces continues to receive increasingly sophisticated weapons that it has used against both the Sudanese national army and civilians. …
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'Four Mothers' examines motherhood across the globe
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7:45This Sunday marks Mother’s Day, a moment to recognize moms in many countries across the globe. A new book follows the lives of four women — in the US, Kenya, Finland and Japan — as they enter a new chapter of life as mothers. In her book, “Four Mothers: An Intimate Journey through the First Year of Parenthood in Four Countries,” journalist Abigail …
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Why Peru claims Leo XIV as the 'Peruvian pope'
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6:19Today, Pope Leo XIV gave his first mass as pontiff. The announcement of his papacy yesterday was met with celebrations across the globe, especially among Catholics in the US, where he was born Robert Prevost. The decision was also hailed in Peru, where Leo carried out decades of missionary work and became a naturalized citizen. Host Carolyn Beeler …
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Today, Russia is celebrating Victory Day, the holiday that marks the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany 80 years ago in World War II. The main celebration took place in Moscow, with a grand military parade attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin and more than 20 leaders from other countries, including Chinese leader, Xi Jinping. The World’s Dani…
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President Trump hints at compromise ahead of US-China trade talks
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4:30US officials are heading to Switzerland to meet with China's vice premier this weekend for the highest-level known talks between the two sides since President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January. On Friday morning, Trump floated the idea of reducing tariffs on Chinese goods from 145 to 80%. The talks in Geneva are not expected to pr…
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Pope Leo XIV, The First American Pope, Was Born In Chicago
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1:26:30The Chicago born, Villanova graduate, Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes the first American to become pope after receiving more than two-thirds support of his 132 fellow cardinals. He is now going to be the 267th pope. We examine all the latest details on Pope Leo XIV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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News Wrap: White House asks Supreme Court to allow it to remove deportation protections
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6:16In our news wrap Thursday, the Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow it to remove deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of migrants, Secretary of State Rubio says his agency is reviewing the visa status of protesters who clashed with security guards at Columbia University and the acting head of FEMA was ousted after …
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Mothers hold 24-hour vigil in DC to protest republican cuts to Medicaid; Child malnutrition, starvation on rise in Gaza after months of Israeli blockade – May 8, 2025
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59:58Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Mothers hold 24-hour vigil in DC to protest republican cuts to Medicaid, as GAO says millions could lose coverage Democratic lawmakers sound alarm over DOGE plans to cut 80,000 jobs at Dept of Veteran Affairs Democratic senators say r…
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The US and the UK have a trade deal. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been focused on negotiations with key trading partners around the world. Brexit, implemented five years ago, has cast a long shadow on the UK's trade relations with the EU and the rest of the world. Host Carolyn Beeler discusses the deal with Marco Forgione, director general for T…
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Anxiety over transatlantic relations on 80th anniversary of 'Victory in Europe'
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4:35All this week, celebrations for Victory in Europe Day are taking place in Britain, France and even in Germany. It was on May 8, 1945, when Nazi generals signed onto an unconditional surrender with the US and its allies. The international system of law and commerce that was built in the years after the war helped shape the global order in profound w…
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Pope Leo XIV is the first Catholic pontiff to be from the United States. In his first address in St. Peter's Square after the announcement today, he mentioned frequently the need for peace. And he said one of his goals is to build a "missionary church" — one that builds bridges and fosters dialogue. Host Carolyn Beeler discusses the papal selection…
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Paul Salopek experiences record-breaking heat in Japan
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7:18National Geographic explorer Paul Salopek has experienced recorded-breaking heat in Japan during his global walking journey. He witnessed the havoc the heat had on rice farms that he passed by. Host Carol Beeler speaks with Salopek about his conversations with rice farmers there and how they've adapted their farming techniques as the heat continues…
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How tricycle ambulances are saving lives in rural Ghana
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4:03In rural Ghana, pregnant women often have trouble getting to the hospital to give birth. Roads are narrow, rough and rocky, and it can take hours to go relatively short distances. The World’s Transportation Correspondent Jeremy Siegel reports on how one nonprofit is working to change that with cheap motorized tricycles.…
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Is Chinese dissident a victim of coercion or a fraudster?
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6:11Wang Jingyu is an alleged Chinese dissident in the Netherlands. He's been interviewed by multiple media outlets about the alleged harassment and coercion he's suffered at the hands of Chinese Communist Party agents. It's well established that China is running a global program to pressure dissidents and criminals into going home. But Wang's story be…
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'We can't give up impartiality': Relief groups face pressure to back Israeli plan for Gaza
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7:58Dozens of community kitchens that provided desperately needed food to Palestinians in Gaza shuttered this week. Now, the US government is asking humanitarian groups to back a new Israeli plan to push Palestinians into a small enclave where they’ll receive aid in centers run by US security contractors. Sean Carroll, the head of American Near East Re…
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The Financial Times reports that British television was behind a third of all new unscripted television adaptations worldwide. Host Carolyn Beeler has more.By Patti Daniels
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Kurdish drum makers keep the art of the 'daf' alive
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3:50In eastern Turkey, two high school friends taught themselves how to make the daf — a shallow drum popular in Kurdish, Persian and Middle Eastern music. Their brand, Elefra Percussion, is a way to preserve a crucial part of Kurdish musical heritage. The World's Durrie Bouscaren reports.By Durrie Bouscaren
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Fed Chair: “Possible To Imagine” Tariffs Worsen Economy
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1:25:08Black smoke up the chimney of the Sistine Chapel as day one of the conclave comes to a close. Surprising details emerge about the frontrunners who could be selected to be the next pope. Plus, the major testing operation happening now in Milwaukee that is screening school-aged kids for possible exposure to lead. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…
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