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Global News Podcast - White House talks on Greenland end without progress

The United States has not changed its ambition of taking over Greenland after hosting high level talks at the White House. Denmark's foreign minister described the discussions as constructive, but warned there was still a fundamental disagreement over the Arctic island's future. Also: President Trump says the killing of protesters in Iran has stopped amid threat of US strikes; the Gaza peace plan moves to phase two; a leaked recording of the Taliban in Afghanistan hints at political division; the International Space Station carries out its first medical evacuation; and a renowned Michelin star restaurant gets a one star hygiene rating.

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It Could Happen Here - What Happened in 2025 with Andrew

Andrew and James discuss what happened in 2025 from climate disasters to Gen Z uprisings to AI.

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The Economics of Everyday Things - 5. Sports Mascots

We’re not sure what that creature cavorting on the sidelines is — but it doesn’t come cheap. Zachary Crockett gets the ballpark figures on everyone’s favorite ballpark figures. This episode was originally published on June 11th, 2023.


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PBS News Hour - World - Iran protests have eased after government’s brutal crackdown, activist says

For days, the Middle East has been on edge, witnessing unprecedented protests in Iran, a deadly crackdown by Iranian authorities and threats to intervene by President Trump. But now, Trump says Iran's crackdown has eased and suggested his focus is no longer a military strike. Nick Schifrin reports. 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 - World - A look at the strategic importance of Greenland as Trump escalates threats

President Trump said that he hoped for a resolution on his threat to annex Greenland. But disagreements remain following Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Rubio meeting with the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland at the White House. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with Rob Bauer, the former chair of the NATO Military Committee. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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Consider This from NPR - Reflections on an ‘electrifying’ round of protest in Iran

What began two weeks ago as a demonstration against an economic crisis has become a broader antigovernment movement, in cities and towns across Iran.

Iran’s authoritarian government has responded with violent repression. More than 2,500 people have been killed, according to the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency. NPR has not been able to independently verify that number.

Many who watch Iran now believe the current round of protests feels different.

We hear from the Washington Post’s Jason Rezaian, who was imprisoned by the Iranian government while serving as a foreign correspondent for the newspaper. His op-ed this week is titled: “I’ve waited for this electrifying moment in Iran for 10 years.”

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1A - Trump, Greenland, And The Future Of The Arctic

The Trump administration’s recent evisceration of Venezuela’s government has leaders in Washington wondering where else they can meddle. And President Donald Trump’s eyes have wandered back to a familiar target: Greenland.

Trump has said he wants to buy the island or control it. Now, he could look to follow through on that threat.

This renewed focus caused Denmark and Greenland to send their foreign ministers to Washington D.C. on Wednesday for a meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance.

What could a takeover of Greenland mean for its people, NATO, and the U.S.? And what’s in store for the future of the Arctic as it continues to warm faster than anywhere else in the world?

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Marketplace All-in-One - Finding work as a young person? In this economy?

The unemployment rate in December among people aged 20 to 24 was 8.2%. That’s up nearly a full percentage point from 2024, and much higher than the overall unemployment rate of 4.4%. The job market is tough, and getting tougher, but why is it particularly hard for Gen Z? Also in this episode: Trump’s focus on Venezuelan crude could redirect Canadian oil, companies use surveillance data for “personalized” pricing, and China’s trade surplus grew by 20% last year, in spite of U.S. tariffs.


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