Best Church Security Roll Call Podcasts (2025)

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Fragile Israel-Iran ceasefire holds as Trump lashes out at both sides 9:40

6h ago9:40

9:40

President Trump is in the Netherlands for the NATO summit as the ceasefire between Iran and Israel is holding. Israel described enormous damage to Iran’s nuclear program. But PBS News Hour learned an initial U.S. assessment of the damage caused by the American bombing of 3 Iranian nuclear sites suggests the sites have not been as destroyed as Trump…

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Sen. Warner questions administration’s delay of Iran strike briefing 7:18

7h ago7:18

7:18

On Capitol Hill, planned briefings from intelligence officials on the rapidly changing situation in the Middle East were postponed. The Senate briefing is now set for Thursday and the House briefing on Friday. Geoff Bennett discussed the White House's reason for pushing back the briefings with Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia, the top Democrat on the S…

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What’s next for Iran’s regime after U.S. strikes and Israel ceasefire? Analysts weigh in 7:31

7h ago7:31

7:31

For two perspectives on Israel's conflict with Iran and U.S. involvement, Geoff Bennett spoke with Aaron David Miller and Holly Dagres. Miller is a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and a former State Department official. Dagres is a senior fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy and curates "The Iranis…

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News Wrap: 160 million enduring brutal conditions in U.S. heatwave 4:50

7h ago4:50

4:50

In our news wrap Tuesday, a heatwave is peaking in some parts of the Northeast with more than 160 million people enduring brutal conditions, RFK Jr. told lawmakers that he's hired back nearly 1,000 staffers who had been laid off from the CDC and the National Institutes of Health and the NTSB said failures at several levels led a door plug panel to …

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Time running out for GOP to pass massive tax and spending plan by Trump’s deadline 4:39

7h ago4:39

4:39

Time is running short for Capitol Hill Republicans hoping to pass President Trump’s massive tax and spending plan by his self-imposed deadline. Republicans don't need a single Democratic vote if they can keep their side of the aisle united. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/…

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How proposed cuts to Medicaid could affect rural hospitals 4:04

7h ago4:04

4:04

Rural hospitals across the country, many already struggling to stay afloat, could face devastating consequences if proposed Medicaid cuts in the domestic spending bill become law. To help understand what’s at stake, Geoff Bennett spoke with Tim Wolters, the director of reimbursement for the Citizens Memorial Hospital system in southwestern Missouri…

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White House set to roll back protections for nearly 60 million acres of national forests 6:55

7h ago6:55

6:55

The Trump administration is rolling back decades-old protections for nearly 60 million acres of National Forest. The rule had prevented logging, mining and road-building in designated areas across more than 40 states. The new changes would open those sites, about a third of national forest land, up for development. Geoff Bennett discussed more with…

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Trump’s attempt to claw back funding already approved by Congress, explained 7:24

7h ago7:24

7:24

The House has approved President Trump’s request to claw back billions of dollars already appropriated for things like foreign aid and public media. That request now goes to the Senate, which will hold a hearing on it Wednesday. Laura Barrón-López explains the process and some of the arguments around it. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.o…

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How Iran’s response to U.S. strikes signaled a desire to de-escalate 7:36

1d ago7:36

7:36

Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles at a U.S. military base in Qatar, though also indicated a desire to de-escalate. President Trump is echoing that call and announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, which began this recent conflict when it attacked Iran and its nuclear program 12 days ago. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supporte…

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Retired U.S. vice admiral analyzes Iran conflict and what’s next 6:51

12h ago6:51

6:51

For analysis of the U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites and Tehran's response, Geoff Bennett spoke with retired Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan. He commanded the U.S. 5th Fleet based in Bahrain and is now a distinguished military fellow at the Middle East Institute. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Some Republicans in Congress clash with Trump over Iran strikes 4:38

1d ago4:38

4:38

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have been reacting to news of the Iran strikes. Lisa Desjardins reports on the role of Congress and what members of both parties are saying. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fundersBy PBS News

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News Wrap: Supreme Court allows deportations of migrants to countries other than their own 6:13

12h ago6:13

6:13

In our news wrap Monday, the Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to restart deportations of migrants to countries other than their own, the Supreme Court also said it won't hear an appeal from Virginia over its lifetime voting ban for convicted felons and the number of abortions in the U.S. rose in 2024 due to a growing number of wom…

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New York City mayoral primary could forecast the future for Democrats 8:30

1d ago8:30

8:30

Tuesday, voters will head to the polls for the primary that will determine which of the 11 Democrats running will take on New York City Mayor Eric Adams in November. The race has shaped up as a contest between a well-known establishment figure seeking a political comeback and a rising young democratic socialist, who has mounted an unexpected challe…

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Sen. Murkowski on new memoir ‘Far From Home’ and adapting to Trump era politics 9:23

1d ago9:23

9:23

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, the independent-minded Republican from Alaska, often defied President Trump during his first term, breaking with him on key issues and nominations. She's now opening up in her candid memoir, "Far From Home," and joined Amna Nawaz to discuss more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the political impact of the conflict with Iran 9:16

5h ago9:16

9:16

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the political impact of the conflict with Iran and negotiations over the Republican budget bill. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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What we know about the U.S.’ unprecedented direct attack on Iran 4:52

2d ago4:52

4:52

The Middle East stands at a pivot point Sunday after the Trump administration launched airstrikes on three of Iran’s largest nuclear sites. In response, Iran said the time for diplomacy is over and hinted at military retaliation against the United States. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Former national security adviser analyzes U.S. airstrikes on Iran 6:09

2d ago6:09

6:09

The Trump administration said “Operation Midnight Hammer” severely damaged or destroyed Iran’s Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz nuclear sites. For more analysis of the strikes, John Yang speaks with retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, a Hoover Institution senior fellow who served as national security adviser during Trump’s first term. PBS News is supported by…

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How Iran could respond to U.S. strikes on its nuclear sites 4:53

23h ago4:53

4:53

Days before Trump ordered U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear program, Iran’s supreme leader warned that American military intervention would result in “irreparable damage.” For more on how Iran could respond to the attack, John Yang speaks with Karim Sadjadpour, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. PBS News is supported by…

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News Wrap: Gunman killed after shooting into Michigan church 2:30

1d ago2:30

2:30

In our news wrap Saturday, a security guard shot and killed a gunman who wounded one person at a church in Michigan, a yacht crash in New York City injured dozens, Gov. Abbott signed a law requiring public schools in Texas to post the Ten Commandments in classrooms, the founder of FedEx died at age 80, and the eastern half of the U.S. is sweltering…

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Desperation mounts in Gaza as Palestinians are killed while seeking food aid 4:46

1d ago4:46

4:46

While the world’s attention is focused on Iran, Israel’s war in Gaza continues. Gaza health officials said Israeli strikes over the past 24 hours killed 51 Palestinians and wounded 104. John Yang speaks with James Elder, global spokesperson for UNICEF, about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/ab…

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Regime change in Iran seems unlikely amid war with Israel, Middle East scholar says 5:29

3d ago5:29

5:29

The second week of the Israel-Iran war began with a new round of Israeli strikes on missile sites and a nuclear facility in Iran and Iranian strikes on residential areas of Israel. As Israel broadens its targets in Iran, Netanyahu says regime change is not an explicit goal, but could be a result. John Yang speaks with Narges Bajoghli at Johns Hopki…

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News Wrap: Mahmoud Khalil returns home after release on bail from federal detention 3:55

3d ago3:55

3:55

In our news wrap Saturday, activist Mahmoud Khalil is back home with his wife and son after a judge ordered his release from a federal detention center, millions of Americans are under an extreme heat warning, a provision of Trump’s “big beautiful bill” hit a major roadblock, and workers raised the wreckage of a superyacht for closer investigation …

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Trump administration pulls the plug on suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth 4:25

3d ago4:25

4:25

Next month, the Trump administration will end specialized support on the 988 national suicide prevention hotline for young LGBTQ+ callers — a group that has disproportionately high suicide rates. The administration said the hotline will “no longer silo LGB+ youth services,” omitting the “T” for transgender, and “focus on serving all help seekers.” …

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Why culture shock is a valuable part of ‘thoughtful travel,’ according to Rick Steves 9:40

3d ago9:40

9:40

Millions of Americans are expected to go on a European vacation this summer. Many of those going for the first time are likely to be following the advice of travel writer Rick Steves, host of “Rick Steves’ Europe” on PBS stations. John Yang sits down with him for our Weekend Spotlight series. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/…

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European leaders meet with Iran’s foreign minister as war with Israel rages on 4:25

3d ago4:25

4:25

It's now one full week since Israel launched a punishing campaign of airstrikes against Iran and its nuclear infrastructure. Iran has responded with its own missile strikes, but to far lesser effect. President Trump reiterated his desire to negotiate with Iran within a two-week window he set Thursday, as the U.S. marshals its forces in support of t…

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Fragile Israel-Iran ceasefire holds as Trump lashes out at both sides 9:40

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Sen. Warner questions administration’s delay of Iran strike briefing 7:18

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What’s next for Iran’s regime after U.S. strikes and Israel ceasefire? Analysts weigh in 7:31

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News Wrap: 160 million enduring brutal conditions in U.S. heatwave 4:50

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Time running out for GOP to pass massive tax and spending plan by Trump’s deadline 4:39

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How proposed cuts to Medicaid could affect rural hospitals 4:04

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White House set to roll back protections for nearly 60 million acres of national forests 6:55

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Trump’s attempt to claw back funding already approved by Congress, explained 7:24

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How Iran’s response to U.S. strikes signaled a desire to de-escalate 7:36

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Retired U.S. vice admiral analyzes Iran conflict and what’s next 6:51

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Some Republicans in Congress clash with Trump over Iran strikes 4:38

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News Wrap: Supreme Court allows deportations of migrants to countries other than their own 6:13

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New York City mayoral primary could forecast the future for Democrats 8:30

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Sen. Murkowski on new memoir ‘Far From Home’ and adapting to Trump era politics 9:23

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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the political impact of the conflict with Iran 9:16

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What we know about the U.S.’ unprecedented direct attack on Iran 4:52

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Former national security adviser analyzes U.S. airstrikes on Iran 6:09

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How Iran could respond to U.S. strikes on its nuclear sites 4:53

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News Wrap: Gunman killed after shooting into Michigan church 2:30

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Desperation mounts in Gaza as Palestinians are killed while seeking food aid 4:46

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Regime change in Iran seems unlikely amid war with Israel, Middle East scholar says 5:29

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News Wrap: Mahmoud Khalil returns home after release on bail from federal detention 3:55

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Trump administration pulls the plug on suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth 4:25

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Why culture shock is a valuable part of ‘thoughtful travel,’ according to Rick Steves 9:40

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European leaders meet with Iran’s foreign minister as war with Israel rages on 4:25

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