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Read Me a Poem - “Maritime Poem” by Nizar Qabbani

Amanda Holmes reads Nizar Qabbani’s “Maritime Poem,” translated from the Arabic by Rana Bitar and Robert Bensen. Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.


This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch.

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PBS News Hour - World - Europe stands firm against Trump’s push for Greenland as he threatens new tariffs

President Trump ramped up the pressure, threatening new tariffs on NATO allies if they don't allow the U.S. to acquire Greenland. European leaders met to coordinate a response as they work to resolve the crisis sparked by Trump. Geoff Bennett discussed the developments with Charles Kupchan, the senior director for European affairs on the National Security Council during the Obama administration. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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The Source - Insurrection or Protest: What happened on Jan. 6?

Five years after a pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol to halt certification of Joe Biden’s 2020 victory, a political battle has intensified over how January 6, 2021, should be remembered — and what it means going forward.array(3) { [0]=> string(38) "https://www.tpr.org/podcast/the-source" [1]=> string(0) "" [2]=> string(1) "0" }
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PBS News Hour - World - News Wrap: World leaders weigh whether to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza

In our news wrap Monday, several world leaders are weighing whether to join President Trump's so-called 'Board of Peace' to oversee the next phase of the Gaza peace deal, gunmen in Nigeria abducted more than 150 worshippers from three churches, the death toll from a train collision in Spain has risen to 40 and China's birthrate plunged to its lowest level since 1949. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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PBS News Hour - Science - On board the voyage to Antarctica to learn why a massive glacier is melting

Scientists are worried about the melting of Antarctica's ice sheets and what it could mean for sea levels. There's a two-month-long journey underway to conduct research that will better explain what's happening. But it's a journey that provides no guarantees that researchers will even be able to get the data they want. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien reports for our series, Tipping Point. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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Marketplace All-in-One - U.S.-EU relationship status: It’s complicated

President Trump has announced new tariffs on European Union countries, aimed at forcing a deal for the U.S. to acquire Greenland. But the EU could respond relatively quickly, with sanctions of their own. In this episode, the EU’s “bazooka” option. Plus: Trump’s recent housing proposals won’t fix the fundemental issue driving housing affordability, technology has changed how parents dole out kids’ allowance, and we explain the history of economic jargon.


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Newshour - European allies rebuff Donald Trump’s latest threats over Greenland

European allies rebuff Trump over Greenland -- we'll hear the case FOR a US takeover. Dozens dead in Spain as in a high-speed train crash. We speak to a survivor Was it thrilling or was it shameful? The sensational conclusion to Africa's top football tournament. and the Italian fashion legend - Valentino - has died.

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CBS News Roundup - 01/19/2026 | Evening Update

NORAD aircraft to arrive in Greenland for "long planned" exercises as president Trump doubles down on quest to acquire the territory from Denmark.

Justice Department says it will appeal federal judge's order barring ICE from detaining or using tear gas on peaceful protesters.

Fans descend on Miami as undefeated Indiana University and University of Miami meet in the college football championship.

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