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Best podcasts of 2020: 16 to binge right now – CNET [CNET]
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Blind Spot: The Road to 9/11
The two hijacked planes that took down the Twin Towers didn’t emerge out of nowhere; they were the consequence of conflict that had been going on for over 10 years before Sept. 11, 2001. This six-part podcast tells the story of that preceding 10 years. Including interviews with FBI agents, people who knew the 9/11 terrorists, journalists and more, this is a heavy but worthwhile podcast series from History and WNYC.
Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
Winds of Change
Winds of Change centers on a conspiracy theory: Did the CIA write Winds of Change, a song by German band The Scorpions? A song so powerful it helped bring down the Berlin Wall?
The conspiracy theory itself sounds hokey, but the journey that follows isn’t. This is a deep dive into the techniques agencies like the CIA use, and — ultimately — a story about the power of music to elicit change.
Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
Slow Burn
Do people living through insane times realize just how insane that time is? That’s the vague theme of Slow Burn, a podcast from Slate. The first season looks at the presidency of Richard Nixon and the reaction of politicians, the media and the public to Watergate. Subsequent seasons look at President Bill Clinton’s impeachment, and slain rappers Biggie Smalls and Tupac. This year’s season focuses on KKK leader David Duke and his rise to prominence.
Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
In Bed with Megan and Nick
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Making Space: The Female Frontier
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At one point, WeWork was valued at $47 billion. A year and a failed IPO later and the workspace company is reportedly worth about 11 percent of that. This six-part series examines the rise and fall of WeWork, and the pitfalls of the dynamic/chaotic world of tech startups.
Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
Crossfire
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Nice White Parents
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Fake Doctors, Real Friends
If you’ve been meaning to rewatch Scrubs, this podcast gives you an extra reason. Zach Braff and Donald Faison, who play the best-bud duo of JD and Turk on the show, host Fake Doctors, Real Friends. Each episode of the podcast goes over an episode of the show — in chronological order, thankfully. Perfect if you wistfully remember the 2001-10 medical comedy.
Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
And speaking of real-life best friends doing a watch-along podcast for a show they formerly starred in, Jenna Fischer (Pam) and Angela Kinsey (Angela) join forces for Office Ladies. Most episodes are around 60 minutes long, and the two go over their memories and fun details from shooting The Office. They also occasionally bring special guests in, like John Krasinski and Greg Daniels, who adapted the show from its UK original.
Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
Oh, Hello: The P’dcast
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We need to talk about the British Empire
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Floodlines
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Bill Gates and Rashida Jones Ask Big Questions
A strange duo for a strange time: Bill Gates, of Microsoft fame, is teaming up with Rashida Jones, of Parks and Recreation fame, for a podcast. Adding the ‘cast to this list is a little premature, since there are only two episodes so far, asking questions about inequality and misinformation. But, come on… Bill Gates and Rashida Jones. The first episode features Anthony Fauci, and the second tackles inequality. So yeah, big questions.
Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
Staying In with Emily and Kumail
Struggling with quarantine? Feeling a bit alone? Emily and Kumail are here with their guide to surviving the pandemic. They’re both writers who work from home and just kind of like staying in anyway. They give you entertainment recommendations and advice on how to avoid cabin fever. But, perhaps best of all, it’s just a really nice distraction from the world featuring two people you would really want to be friends with.
Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
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