Best It S Complicated Podcasts (2025)

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CJ Hendry’s Life Was Changed With A Pair Of RM Williams Boots. Then Kanye Called 51:22

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CJ Hendry is one of the world’s most successful working artists. But she didn’t go to art school. She didn’t have a plan. And for a long time, she didn’t even call herself an artist. She was a uni dropout working in retail, with a side obsession for beautiful things. One day she sold her entire wardrobe on eBay, bought some pencils and paper, and s…

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What is publicly known about Trump’s yearslong relationship with Jeffrey Epstein 4:44

24h ago4:44

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As Trump continues to spar with parts of his political base over his handling of the Epstein files, attention is turning to the relationship between the two men. John Yang speaks with New York Times White House correspondent Luke Broadwater, who has written about what’s known about the Trump-Epstein relationship, to learn more. PBS News is supporte…

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News Wrap: Dozens injured after car crashes into crowd in Los Angeles 2:57

24h ago2:57

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In our news wrap Saturday, an investigation is underway after a car plowed into a crowd outside a Los Angeles nightclub, at least 32 people in Gaza died after Israeli troops opened fire at a food aid site, the EPA announced the closing of its research branch, and Heritage Foundation co-founder Edwin J. Feulner died at age 83. PBS News is supported …

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How National Cancer Institute funding cuts could affect the fight against the disease 5:01

24h ago5:01

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For decades, the National Cancer Institute has spearheaded breakthrough advancements against the disease. Cancer deaths have been reduced by a third since the 1990s, but now the world’s premier cancer institute is in the midst of a fierce battle over its future. William Brangham speaks with Rachana Pradhan of KFF Health News for more. PBS News is s…

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Transgender military members fight to continue serving despite Trump’s ban 8:14

1d ago8:14

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Thousands of transgender troops are facing removal from the U.S. military because the Trump administration is banning them from serving. The Pentagon says they can either self-identify and leave voluntarily with extended benefits, or face involuntary separation. Evident Media’s Dan Ming speaks with some of the transgender military members who are f…

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A look at some of 2025’s new additions to UNESCO World Heritage List 2:19

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The UNESCO World Heritage Committee met in Paris this month to add to its list of cultural sites around the world deemed to be of “outstanding value to humanity.” The 26 new sites reflect the wide range encompassed by UNESCO’s criteria. John Yang reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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Trump on defensive as MAGA base questions his Epstein connections and investigation 9:09

1d ago9:09

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Nearly six years after he died, Jeffrey Epstein is still at the center of controversy. Part of President Trump's political base is angry over the handling of the files from the investigation into Epstein's sex crimes and his death in a jail cell. John Yang discussed the political fallout with Glenn Thrush of The New York Times and Dave Weigel of Se…

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News Wrap: Bolsonaro ordered to wear an ankle monitor 6:53

1d ago6:53

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In our news wrap Friday, Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to wear an ankle monitor during his trial, President Trump signed the first major legislation aimed at regulating cryptocurrencies into law, violence between Druze militias and Bedouin clans returned to Syria and flooding killed at least 57 people in Pakista…

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As State Department office combating human trafficking faces cuts, former leader weighs in 7:13

1d ago7:13

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For 25 years, the State Department has had an office tracking the scope of human trafficking and working to combat it. In 2023, more than 133,000 victims were identified globally, leading to more than 18,000 prosecutions. Last week, the Trump administration drastically cut that office’s staff. John Yang discussed more with Cindy Dyer, the former am…

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A look at life for small group of refugees allowed in U.S. since Trump took office 9:25

15h ago9:25

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Shortly after being sworn into office, President Donald Trump indefinitely suspended refugee admissions to the United States. After months of legal challenges, only a small group of refugees has been allowed into the country. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López has reports on one family’s journey. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs…

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Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s Epstein files fallout and public broadcasting funding cuts 10:15

2d ago10:15

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New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join John Yang to discuss the week in politics, including the MAGA debate over releasing the Epstein files intensifies and congressional Republicans deliver Trump a win by clawing back $9 billion in foreign aid and public media funding. PBS News is supporte…

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CBS says Colbert cancelation was financial decision, but timing raises questions 8:19

1d ago8:19

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Broadcast TV’s highest-rated late-night talk show, "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," is being cancelled. Paramount called it a financial decision, but the timing is raising questions. Stephanie Sy discussed the cancellation of the show with NPR television critic Eric Deggans. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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The programs facing funding cuts as rescissions package nears final approval 8:09

3d ago8:09

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The clock is ticking for Congress to claw back more than $9 billion of federal funding for programs, including foreign aid and public media. Friday night is the final deadline for the House to pass the so-called rescissions package, which is a priority for President Trump. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/news…

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News Wrap: DOJ says officer convicted of killing Breonna Taylor should get 1-day sentence 6:57

3d ago6:57

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In our news wrap Thursday, the Justice Department is recommending a one-day sentence for the former police officer convicted of killing Breonna Taylor in a botched home raid, President Trump is suffering from chronic venous insufficiency, a fire at a newly opened shopping center in Iraq killed more than 60 people and three died when an Israeli shel…

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Ken Burns calls public media funding cuts ‘shortsighted,’ but vows ‘we will continue’ 7:42

3d ago7:42

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Congress is moving toward revoking a billion dollars in already approved funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the entity that steers funds to public media stations. William Brangham discussed the potential impact on PBS with one of the network's most acclaimed filmmakers, Ken Burns. His documentaries covered subjects like the Civil …

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Planned Parenthood CEO says blocking it from Medicaid funding is ‘devastating to patients’ 6:44

3d ago6:44

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Since President Trump signed his sweeping domestic policy bill into law, a key provision that prevents Planned Parenthood clinics from receiving Medicaid funding has already been temporarily blocked by a federal judge. William Brangham discussed the legal challenge with Alexis McGill Johnson, the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood. PBS News is…

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Amid a violent week in Syria, a look at the stability of the new government 9:34

3d ago9:34

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In Syria, violence continued between rival factions even after a ceasefire deal. Government troops withdrew overnight from a region as Israel said it would not allow Syrian forces south of Damascus, extending its attempted control of the area. Stephanie Sy reports on the new nation's fragile stability. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org…

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IRS to share personal data with immigration agents to aid deportation efforts 5:42

3d ago5:42

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The Trump administration is giving personal data to immigration authorities to aid its crackdown. The AP reported ICE is getting access to Medicaid data and ProPublica found the IRS is building a program that would give immigration agents unprecedented access to sensitive taxpayer data, including home addresses. William Brangham discussed more with…

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Jose Antonio Vargas updates ‘Dear America’ to describe the process to become documented 7:21

3d ago7:21

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PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fundersBy PBS News

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Syria and Druze minority agree to new ceasefire after Israeli strikes on Damascus 3:13

4d ago3:13

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Some Syrian military units are withdrawing from the southern city of Suwayda after days of deadly fighting. Secretary of State Rubio announced late Wednesday that all parties, including Israel, agreed to a ceasefire. But the day began with Israeli strikes in Syria's capital, part of an operation it claimed was to protect a minority group in Syria i…

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News Wrap: 2nd party exits Netanyahu’s parliament coalition, leaving him with a minority 5:10

3d ago5:10

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In our news wrap Wednesday, a second party in Israel exited Netanyahu's coalition, leaving him with a minority in parliament, an American aid organization in Gaza says 20 Palestinians died in a crowd surge at one of its distribution sites today and President Trump lashed out at his own supporters over his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Ep…

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Palestinian American ambushed on family land and killed by Israeli settlers, cousin says 7:38

3d ago7:38

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The U.S. is demanding accountability amid a surge in Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians. On Friday, a 20-year-old Palestinian American was beaten to death in the West Bank. Saifullah Musallet is now the fifth American to be killed in the occupied West Bank by Israeli forces or settlers since the war in Gaza began. Stephanie Sy discussed more w…

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Rural public media at risk as Congress moves toward funding cut 6:06

4d ago6:06

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Among the programs targeted for cuts in the White House rescissions package is the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. It's the independent nonprofit created by Congress to distribute federal funds to more than 1,500 noncommercial TV and radio stations. Tom Abbott of public radio station KFSK in Petersburg, Alaska, joined William Brangham to discu…

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Canadian tourism to U.S. drops dramatically amid Trump’s harsh rhetoric 7:46

4d ago7:46

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Canada sends more tourists to America than any other country. Last year, Canadians made over 20 million visits to the U.S. and spent more than $20 billion. But this year, many are avoiding U.S. travel. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fundersBy PBS News

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What to know about the crypto regulation bills 7:12

3d ago7:12

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Congress is moving toward passing a series of bills that would be the first to regulate the crypto industry. The GENIUS Act regulates stablecoins while the Clarity Act regulates digital currency overall, splitting oversight between the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Lisa Desjardins discussed the leg…

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Idaho farmer calls for new look at immigration policy amid raids 6:57

4d ago6:57

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President Trump’s immigration enforcement is being felt across the country. Arrests have gone up in every state and more than doubled in 38 states. The biggest increase is happening in Idaho, where ICE has made more than 300 arrests. Farmer Shay Myers, who grows onions and other vegetables in Idaho, joined William Brangham to discuss his immigrant …

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