RadCasts – Page 587 – my private podcast channel

October 28, 2025

State of the World from NPR - Fighting Drug Traffickers Deep in the Peruvian Amazon

Isolated indigenous tribes deep in the Amazon rainforests of Peru are seeing the crop used to make cocaine spread into their lands from drug traffickers seeking more territory for cultivation. With the incursion comes deforestation and violence. We go to the rainforest and meet the self-defense force patrolling the jungle to stop the destruction.

Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NPR Privacy Policy

October 28, 2025

Federalist Radio Hour - Why One-Size-Fits-All Schools Will Never Work

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Robert C. Enlow, president and CEO of EdChoice, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to analyze the startling results of this year's Nation's Report Card and discuss why a one-size-fits-all school system will never work for America's children or the parents who care about the quality of the next generation's education.

If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

October 28, 2025

Federalist Radio Hour - Why One-Size-Fits-All Schools Will Never Work

October 28, 2025

In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons - ‘It’s Mindblowing’ Feds Aren’t Funding SNAP, Says Local Recipient

Unlike during the government shutdown in 2018-2019, the USDA is not using contingency funds to cover the cost of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. This means that nearly two million people in Illinois will have their benefits paused starting on November 1 if the government does not change course. In the Loop hears from Aubrey Lewandowski, a local SNAP recipient and from Nolan Downey, senior director of policy at the Greater Chicago Food Depository. For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

October 28, 2025

Marketplace All-in-One - The shutdown continues

It’s Day 28 of the government shutdown, and lawmakers still aren’t budging on the budget. But Congress faces key deadlines this week: Funds for assistance programs like SNAP could run out, and Americans may see their healthcare premiums skyrocket as open enrollment for Affordable Care Act plans begins Nov. 1. On today’s show, Kimberly unpacks what’s at stake with CQ Roll Call reporter Aris Folley. Plus, we’ll answer some of your questions along the way.

Here’s everything we talked about today:

”6 ways the shutdown is about to get worse” from Politico
”Largest federal workers union calls for an end to the shutdown, putting pressure on Democrats” from NBC
”Government shutdown continues to add to stress on air traffic controllers and disrupt flights” from AP News
”As Shutdown Drags and Trump Flexes, Congress Cedes Its Relevance” from the New York Times

We want to hear from you. Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.

October 28, 2025

1A - ICYMI: Hurricane Melissa Is Set To Make Landfall In Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa is on track to make a direct hit on Jamaica today, with rains and winds already lashing the island.

Melissa is a category five storm, with winds clocked at up to 175 miles per hour. It’s the strongest storm on the planet this year and one of the most devastating on record.

Authorities in Jamaica and Cuba have issued evacuation orders for tens of thousands of people.

For years, scientists have been telling us that climate change will make hurricanes more dangerous.

What does this mean for the people of Jamaica? And what does a climate-change fueled future of hurricanes look like?

Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.

Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NPR Privacy Policy

October 28, 2025

Audio Poem of the Day - midnight

By Toni Giselle Stuart

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 28, 2025

CoinDesk Podcast Network - Trump Media to Launch Prediction Markets on Truth Social | CoinDesk Daily

A prediction market on Truth Social?

Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company behind President Donald Trump’s social platform Truth Social, plans to roll out prediction markets directly in the app through a deal with Crypto.com’s U.S.-registered derivatives arm. Can Trump Media win the competition against Polymarket and Kalshi? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."

Break the cycle of exploitation.

Break down the barriers to truth.

Break into the next generation of privacy.

Break Free.

Free to scroll without being monetized.

Free from censorship.

Freedom without fear.

We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design.

Break free with Midnight, visit ⁠⁠midnight.network/break-free⁠⁠

Bridge simplifies global money movement. As the leading stablecoin issuance and orchestration platform, Bridge abstracts away blockchain complexity so businesses can seamlessly move between fiat and stablecoins. From payroll providers and remittance companies to neobanks and treasury teams, Bridge powers payments, savings, and stablecoin issuance for thousands – like Shopify, Metamask, Remitly, and more.

URL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hubs.ly/Q03KGbRK0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

OwlTing (Nasdaq: OWLS) is building invisible rails for global payments. With OwlPay, businesses and users can bridge fiat and stablecoins, send money instantly across borders, and access stablecoin checkout at lower costs. Licensed worldwide, OwlTing delivers secure, compliant, and regulated infrastructure for the digital economy. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠owlting.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Taylor Fleming.

October 28, 2025

Global News Podcast - World’s strongest storm of the year hits Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa, the world's strongest storm of the year, hits Jamaica, bringing catastrophic flooding, with several deaths reported. The authorities have been making extensive preparations for the Category Five storm, but officials are concerned that not enough people are heeding evacution orders. Also, Sudanese RSF rebels deny reports of atrocities against civilians in the captured city of El Fasher, and Prunella Scales, one of Britain's best-loved actresses, dies at the age of ninety-three. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

October 28, 2025

WSJ What’s News - What’s News in Earnings: Inside Airlines’ Holiday Pricing Strategy

Bonus Episode for Oct. 28. Earlier this year, economic uncertainty weighed on airlines, as Americans were rethinking their travel plans. With the busy holiday travel period approaching, executives at carriers such as Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and American Airlines say demand is improving. WSJ reporter Dean Seal discusses how these carriers’ money-making strategies are beginning to pay off.

WSJ travel reporter Jacob Passy hosts this special bonus episode of What's News in Earnings, where we dig into companies’ earnings reports and analyst calls to find out what’s going on under the hood of the American economy.