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An Audio Tour of NPR's Podcast Network

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Updated on: 1/19/21

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Experience a brief audio sampler of NPR's most popular shows and podcasts across their network. No matter what kind of stories you're looking for, chances are NPR has a podcast just for you. From daily news coverage on the latest economic and political developments to radio comedy shows, and even historical deep dives on cultures and institutions sparking insightful conversations about societal issues, it's not difficult to find a show for wh… Continue Reading >> Experience a brief audio sampler of NPR's most popular shows and podcasts across their network. No matter what kind of stories you're looking for, chances are NPR has a podcast just for you. From daily news coverage on the latest economic and political developments to radio comedy shows, and even historical deep dives on cultures and institutions sparking insightful conversations about societal issues, it's not difficult to find a show for whatever may interest you. << Show Less

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An Audio Tour of NPR's Podcast Network Playlist Intro

A brief audio introduction to the Audio Tour of NPR's Podcast Network Playlist.

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Snippet of Throughline: Outside/In: The Dark Side Of The Moon

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Tenet

Director Christopher Nolan's latest film, Tenet, is a riff on spy movies — featuring globe-trotting CIA agents, Russian arms dealers and big set pieces — but with a decidedly Nolan-esque time-travel twist. Is it brilliant blockbuster filmmaking or an emotionally empty miss?

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Trust Fall

Hacking, phishing, surveillance, disinformation... these are tools used to silence dissidents and influence elections. But what happens when these same methods are used against an ordinary citizen?

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Snippet of Fresh Air: Journalist Maria Ressa On Standing Up To Philippine President

Journalist Maria Ressa has faced criminal charges and death threats because of her coverage of the populist, authoritarian Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. She's covered Duterte's bloody "war on drugs," his expanding grip on all parts of the government and his crackdown on the press.

Fresh Air

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Fear And Loaning

There's a fear radiating out from the commercial real estate market — a fear that some economists say could become a drag on any economic recovery. In fact, there's evidence it already has.

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An Audio Tour of NPR's Podcast Network

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