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The best podcasts for Mindless Entertainment and News

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Who am I?

We are True Story Bro Podcast where we discuss the latest happenings in ways you'd talk with your friends, with semi serious discussions and jokes along the way. We've always had these kinds of discussions that were thought provoking with many friends in our lives and this was a way to sort of have those kinds of discussions but on a larger format.

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What is my podcast about and/or how does it relate to the playlist topic you chose?

We're just 2 guys shooting the breeze and talking about current affairs just as you would with your inner circle of friends around a bonfire... semi serious but always in a lighthearted manner, cracking jokes along the way.

What is my podcast playlist about?

Being able to relax to some comedic takes on daily happenings while also getting a bit of news. Podcasts are a compilation of serious and professional reporting mixed with the same type of chats that you'd have with your friends.

The podcasts I picked and why

1. Hard Factor

Why this podcast?

These guys are very much like how we chat about the different things that we hear in the news and then they throw in some wild stories you'd only see on Twitter.

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Cheat on the news with Hard Factor. Satirical daily news podcast, not hyper-polarizing and depressing like all the others. Drops at Midnight Eastern, 5 Days a Week, 24/7/365. Follow the pod on social @HardFactorNews. Hosts: @hardfactorMark @hardfactorPat @hardfactorWes @hardfactorWill. Full video episodes: YouTube.com/HardFactorNews Join our community: patreon.com/hardfactor Voicemail Line: 512.270.1480

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2. The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

Why this podcast?

Always an informative discussion on the topics at hand, usually with a subject matter expert with the exact kind of humor I'd introduce into the conversation.

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On Mondays, Jon Stewart hosts The Daily Show, but on Thursdays he hosts The Weekly Show — A podcast featuring in- depth conversations with special guests that explores the biggest threats to our democracy. Also hear from producers and friends of the show who discuss the latest headlines, what’s on their minds, and more!

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3. The Majority Report with Sam Seder

Why this podcast?

Lots of excellent subject matter experts around a large range of topics. They also inject comedy into the show as Sam is also a comedian/voice actor.

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Entertaining Daily Politics, Award Winning Long-Form Interviews and Irreverent, Independent Analysis. For more info see Majority.FM

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21 Listeners

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4. Up First from NPR

Why this podcast?

Great for a quick 15 minutes of news to start your morning. The hosts are seasoned vet reporters and news writers for NPR.

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NPR's Up First is the news you need to start your day. The three biggest stories of the day, with reporting and analysis from NPR News — in 10 minutes. Available weekdays at 6:30 a.m. ET, with hosts Leila Fadel, Steve Inskeep, Michel Martin and A Martinez. Also available on Saturdays at 9 a.m. ET, with Ayesha Rascoe and Scott Simon. On Sundays, hear a longer exploration behind the headlines with Ayesha Rascoe on "The Sunday Story," available by 8 a.m. ET. Subscribe and listen, then support your local NPR station at donate.npr.org.
Support NPR's reporting by subscribing to Up First+ and unlock sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org/upfirst

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358 Listeners

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5. The NPR Politics Podcast

Why this podcast?

A great quick 15 minutes of the days news and upcoming items in US politics. The variety of hosts are professional news reporters that have designated areas of coverage expertise like the SCOTUS, White House, Justice Department and many more.

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Every weekday, NPR's best political reporters are there to explain the big news coming out of Washington and the campaign trail. They don't just tell you what happened. They tell you why it matters. Every afternoon.
Political wonks - get wonkier with The NPR Politics Podcast+. Your subscription supports the podcast and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/politics

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102 Listeners

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