Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending August 8, 2026
Listen to the top audio articles and podcasts for the week ending August 8, 2026
Audio articles and podcasts published from August 2 through August 8, 2026, organized for Sunday listening.
Top audio from the week
A quick listening guide to the audio items readers spent time with this week.
More conditions now covered by Texas medical marijuana law
Texas expanded its Compassionate Use Program to cover chronic pain, traumatic brain injuries, Crohn's disease and other conditions while allowing vape products at licensed dispensaries.
Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - August 3, 2026
Acting-AG Todd Blanche nixes Trump’s $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund; Doctor says New York State air quality under threat from EPA truck standards rollback; Destructive AI book scanning practices raise concern for rare books; West Virginia city sued over police surveillance contract.
Humanitarians urge Congress to rescind Trump admin 'global gag rule'
Humanitarian groups urge Congress to block Trump administration restrictions on foreign aid to organizations supporting LGBTQ+ rights and diversity initiatives.
Daily Audio Newscast - August 4, 2026
Trump floats firing Pirro over reflecting pool revelations; CE shooting fallout in Maine puts spotlight on Senator Susan Collins AG vote; Community health workers help families navigate Medi-Cal changes; Tire pollution is an increasing problem in Kentucky waterways.
Politics: 2026Talks - August 4, 2026
Senate GOP holdouts reach a deal on Todd Blanche's nomination. White House officials say immigration reform is impossible because of politicization and migrant advocates sue Homeland Security over DACA delays.
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Civic Life
Government, politics, elections, courts, and local decisions.
Colorado & Region
Colorado and regional stories with local relevance.
- Smoky skies still a problem in Idaho, with little relief in sightAug 8 · Audio
- Report: Renewables could reduce data center energy costs across TexasAug 8 · Audio
- ACLU of Wyoming: Counties deputized local ICE agents illegallyAug 7 · Audio
- Fair housing groups nationwide condemn new HUD cutsAug 7 · Audio
- Colorado hospitals seeing more patients without insuranceAug 7 · Audio
- Oregon expert: How to make sure wildfire insurance pays offAug 7 · Audio
- North Dakota water experts: 'When in doubt, stay out'Aug 3 · Audio
- Opponents headed to court over Trump cuts to Utah monumentsAug 3 · Audio
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National & Global
National and broader stories carried during the week.
- Daily Audio Newscast - August 7, 2026Aug 7 · Audio
- Politics: 2026Talks - August 7, 2026Aug 7 · Audio
- Daily Audio Newscast - August 3, 2026Aug 3 · Audio
- Politics: 2026Talks - August 3, 2026Aug 3 · Audio
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