2026Talks

By Public News Service

Are you curious about the latest political news but too busy to keep up?

"2026Talks" is a daily 3-minute podcast where we're following our democracy in historic times.... more

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The podcast currently has 1,823 episodes available.

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June 19, 2020 2020Talks - June 19, 2020
It's Juneteenth, the 155th anniversary of enslaved African Americans in Galveston, TX, learning they were free. And U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of DACA recipients, rejecting the Trump administration's attempt to repeal it.
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June 18, 2020 2020Talks - June 18, 2020
Former VP Joe Biden acknowledged the fifth anniversary of the tragic mass shooting at historic Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Iowa Governor says she'll sign an executive order to restore the right to vote for Iowans with past felony convictions. Plus, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg makes announcements about political speech on the platform.
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June 17, 2020 2020Talks - June 17, 2020
Even though the beginning of the new coronavirus tended to hit Democratic-leaning metro areas, over time, more GOP-heavy areas seeing increasing numbers of cases. One of those areas is Tulsa, Oklahoma, where President Trump has a rally on Saturday.
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June 16, 2020 2020Talks - June 16, 2020
Lawmakers of both parties and an independent expressed concerns about election vulnerabilities after what happened in Georgia. The US Supreme Court ruled job discrimination against LGBTQ people unconstitutional. They also refused to take up qualified immunity.
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June 15, 2020 2020-06-15
The Trump administration rolled back protections in the Affordable Care Act for gender nonconforming and transgender folks. It also gives religious exemptions to health care providers who refuse to perform abortion services.
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June 12, 2020 2020Talks - June 12, 2020
Hundreds of thousands soon-to-be citizens are waiting to complete their oath ceremonies, then they can register to vote. President Trump went to Dallas, Texas for a roundtable discussion on race, and a high-dollar fundraiser.
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June 11, 2020 2020Talks - June 11, 2020
Former Vice President Joe Biden joined the NAACP for a virtual town hall, as GOP lawmakers work on a Senate police reform bill.
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June 10, 2020 2020Talks - June 10, 2020
Five states held primaries yesterday: Georgia, North Dakota, Nevada, South Carolina and West Virginia. Georgia voters faced long lines, malfunctioning voting machines, and last-minute changes to polling places. North Dakota voters had no in-person polling places -- only mail ballots and drop boxes.
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June 09, 2020 2020Talks - June 9, 2020
Five states have primaries today: Georgia, Nevada, South Carolina, North Dakota and West Virginia. In West Virginia, people with physical disabilites and overseas service members can vote online.
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June 08, 2020 2020Talks - June 8, 2020
A veto-proof majority on Minneapolis City Council announced their intent to disband the police and invest in community-led public safety. Former VP Joe Biden is visiting with George Floyd's family today, ahead of tomorrow's funeral service.
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How many episodes does 2026Talks have?

The podcast currently has 1,823 episodes available.