Top News Podcasts

Love a good, juicy story that goes beyond what we already know? We're talking scandalous presidential family members, a mass murder at a world-famous architect's home, stolen inventions, nude athletes at the first Olympics, compulsive liars, the arrival of the bikini, and so much more. History fanatic Patty Steele tells you the inside backstories you didn’t know you needed to know.

Chris Mowrey (21) and Harry Sisson (20), two passionate Gen-Z Democrats, dive into the world of news, politics, and current affairs in their podcast, Chris & Harry Unplugged. Coming from a background of creating short-form content on TikTok and Twitter, Chris and Harry bring their unique perspectives and engaging discussions to a podcast format.

In each episode, Chris and Harry discuss relevant political issues, dissecting the latest headlines and sharing their thoughts on the ever-changing political landscape. From policy debates to social justice movements, they explore a wide range of topics that resonate with Gen-Z.

Chris and Harry feature special guests from various backgrounds. These guests, including activists, politicians, and thought leaders, add a dynamic and diverse perspective to the discussions. They also engage they're audience, answering questions via email: questions@cmhsunplugged.com

Whether you're a fellow Gen-Zer, a political enthusiast, or simply curious about the current political climate, Chris and Harry Unplugged offers an entertaining and informative platform. With their fresh perspective and engaging banter, Chris and Harry deliver an unfiltered take on news and politics.

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This podcast tells the remarkable stories of political prisoners around the world risking it all for something bigger than themselves: a better future for all of us.
 
With Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine dominating headlines, Season One brings you the story of another Vladimir who's standing up to Putin despite two poisonings and a current 25-year prison (virtual death) sentence.
 
To confront the global  challenges of our time and build hope for the future, we shouldn’t hear out regimes who rule by force.
 
We should listen to the voices of conviction.

Visit www.priceofconviction.com to learn more.

A true crime and corruption series investigating stories from South Carolina and beyond.

Big ideas and big debates, explained through intimate conversations with the compelling personalities who shape them. AI and biotech. Higher education and health care. Climate and sustainability. Politics and the media. Culture and culture wars. Hosted by Boston Globe columnist Shirley Leung.

Full series out now

Three doors down: a murder, a mother and a thirty year investigation

In May 2023 David Boyd was found guilty of the brutal murder in 1992 of seven year-old Nikki Allan. Sharon Henderson, Nikki’s mother, called for a public inquiry into why it had taken the police so long to find and convict her daughter’s murderer. 

When Nikki was murdered, Sharon was a single mother of four living in Wear Garth, a rundown housing estate in Sunderland. David Boyd lived a few floors above Sharon in the same block. He was known to the police. He was the kind of offender who should have been caught. 

Three doors down tells the astonishing story of Sharon Henderson’s thirty year campaign to get justice for her daughter’s killing. It shines a light on police behaviour and their treatment of working class women. It’s a personal tale of trauma and resilience in the face of systemic police failure, that couldn’t be more timely. 

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THE WHISTLEBLOWERS: INSIDE THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION, hosted by former DHS official turned anonymous whistleblower and “Blowback” author Miles Taylor, will bring you into the room – and into the lives – of the high-ranking officials and frontline public servants who tried to bring order to the chaos of the Trump years, while grappling with the most difficult decision of their lives: whether to openly speak the truth. They knew that doing so meant near-certain retribution, costing them their homes, jobs, marriages, safety ... and changing the course of history.