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Latest Episodes
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Five of the six conservatives spent much of their lives in the Beltway, working in the White House and Justice Department, seeing their administrations as targets of unfair harassment by Democrats.
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Eminem released a teaser for a new album with an ominous title, "The Death of Slim Shady." The rapper made the reveal during the NFL Draft, which was held in his hometown of Detroit this year.
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For state politicians in Minnesota, Arbor Day celebrations mean taking a break from politics to engage in a nonpartisan activity — tree planting.
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The Supreme Court yesterday heard arguments into whether former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution in a case focused on efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
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Florida Democrats see an abortion referendum on the ballot in November as an opportunity to win some key races, against big challenges in a red state.
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Student protests against Israel's war in Gaza intensify. The Supreme Court debated former President Trump's immunity claim. New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's criminal conviction.
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The Chicago Bears kicked off the 2024 NFL Draft last night with the number one pick — USC star quarterback Caleb Williams. Long-suffering fans at a Soldier Field watch party were overjoyed.
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Poor ship maintenance and lax regulations could endanger U.S. ports. After the Baltimore bridge collapse, ships registered in some foreign countries are drawing new scrutiny.
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Authorities are being called to disperse pro-Palestinian demonstrations on college and university campuses across the U.S. — leading to mass arrests.
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NPR's A Martinez talks to Spanish politician and European parliament member Juan Fernando López Aguilar {aah-ghee-LAHR} about the European migration pact and what it means for asylum-seekers.