AP Audio Stories

Follow AP Audio Stories
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

The latest stories from The Associated Press

Associated Press


    • Oct 16, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • daily NEW EPISODES
    • 1m AVG DURATION
    • 45,453 EPISODES


    Search for episodes from AP Audio Stories with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from AP Audio Stories

    Trump says he'll meet with Putin in Hungary to try to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 0:44


    AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on an upcoming Trump-Putin meeting.

    Average long-term US mortgage rate slips to 6.27%, nearing a low for 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 0:30


    AP correspondent Alex Veiga has the latest on mortgage rates.

    As the shutdown drags on, these people will lose if health care subsidies expire

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 0:58


    AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on the government shutdown's effects on health care costs.

    Senate Democrats, holding out for health care, reject government funding bill for 10th time

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 0:59


    AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports a government funding bill has again failed in the Senate.

    The Latest: Israel extends detention of doctor who documented Israeli hospital siege on social media

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 0:48


    AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on a doctor from Gaza who has been detained by Israel for over 10 months without charge.

    Fresh off a fragile Gaza ceasefire, Trump says he's now focused on ending Russia's war on Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 0:52


    AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports President Trump will speak with Vladimir Putin today.

    Stocks rise on Wall Street as tech helps lead the way again

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 0:40


    Tech stocks are leading an early Wall Street boost.

    The world is heading to add 57 superhot days a year, but study indicates it could have been worse

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 0:54


    AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on a new climate study that has found our days will be getting hotter around the world.

    Russian barrage causes blackouts in Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks Trump's help

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 0:35


    AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on the latest in Ukraine.

    The latest international news headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 0:57


    AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports Russian barrages have caused blackouts in Ukraine ; A new climate report sheds light on more hot days to come globally ; Lesotho in SOuthern Africa is one of many countries already feeling the hit from Trump's pull out of USAID.

    Obesity remains high in the US., but more states are showing progress, a new report finds

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 0:50


    A new report shows obesity remains high in the U.S., but more states are showing progress. AP correspondent Mike Hempen reports.

    The tiny African nation of Lesotho had victories in its HIV fight. Then, the US aid cuts came

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 0:52


    AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports, the tiny African nation of Lesotho had victories in its HIV fight. Then, the US aid cuts came.

    Smucker sues Trader Joe's, saying its new PB&J sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 0:49


    AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports a different kind of trade war has erupted, over peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

    The latest in sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 0:56


    Toronto storms back into the American League Championship Series, the Kings re-sign a former No. 4 overall pick and add a former NBA MVP, an ex-Rookie of the Year and Sixth Man of the Year retires, a pair of injured NFL stars return to practice and the AP midseason All-America team is revealed. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

    Alaska airlifting hundreds from storm-devastated coastal villages

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 0:50


    AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports Alaska is airlifting hundreds from storm-devastated coastal villages.

    Trump confirms the CIA is conducting covert operations inside Venezuela

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 1:00


    President Trump confirms that the CIA is conducting covert operations inside Venezuela. The AP's Jennifer King reports.

    Judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from firing workers during the government shutdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 0:51


    AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on a judge's order blocking federal layoffs.

    JD Vance dismisses bipartisan outrage over racist and offensive Young Republican group chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 0:56


    Politicians are reacting after a Politico report unveiled inflammatory language in a Young Republican group chat. AP correspondent Jennifer King reports.

    Trump claims India will stop buying Russian oil, escalating pressure on Moscow over Ukraine war

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 0:44


    AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports President Trump claims to have gained a key commitment aimed at helping ending the Russian war in Ukraine.

    Supreme Court seems inclined to limit race-based electoral districts under the Voting Rights Act

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 1:23


    AP Supreme Court correspondent Mark Sherman reports that a Louisiana case may end the creation of race-based districts under the Voting Rights Act, and open the door to more gerrymandering.

    Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 0:48


    AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that Pentagon reporters are rejecting new restrictions on how they cover the Pentagon.

    NBA memo targets fan behavior, reminding teams to address unruly acts proactively

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 0:35


    A major North American sports league is placing a greater emphasis on controlling fan behavior this season. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

    Faulty engineering led to implosion of Titan submersible headed to Titanic wreckage, NTSB finds

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 0:47


    AP correspondent Ed Donahue details on another report on the implosion of the Titan.

    Big 12 fines Kansas $25,000 for Lance Leipold's statement that a knife was thrown at Texas Tech game

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 0:35


    A Big 12 school has been fined following an erroneous claim from its football coach that a knife was thrown on the field. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

    A discarded straw leads to murder charges in 1984 killing of New York teen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 0:50


    AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on a new development in a murder 41 years ago.

    Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 0:48


    AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that Pentagon reporters are rejecting a new mandate.

    Most US stocks rise after swinging through another erratic day

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 0:41


    An up-and-down day on Wall Street finished mostly up.

    After months in chains and darkness, freed Hamas hostages begin their long road to recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 0:55


    The hostages returned from captivity in Gaza are in stable condition but need a team of specialists as they start to recover from their ordeal. AP correspondent Jennifer King reports.

    Democratic governors form a public health alliance in rebuke of Trump administration

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 0:46


    AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on a new alliance by Democratic Governors.

    Ukrainian officials meet with US weapons manufacturers before Trump-Zelenskyy talks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 0:39


    AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on meetings between Ukrainian officials and U.S. weapons manufacturers.

    Supreme Court seems inclined to limit race-based electoral districts under the Voting Rights Act

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 0:56


    AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on the Supreme Court considering a case related to the Voting Rights Act.

    Judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from firing workers during the government shutdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 0:47


    AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on a new ruling over firings during the government shutdown.

    This family visit to a military base ended with ICE deporting a Marine's dad

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 0:48


    AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that a Marine's dad was deported after visiting his son.

    The Radio City Rockettes rehearse for annual 'Christmas Spectacular'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 0:48


    AP correspondent Julie Walker reports the Radio City Rockettes practice for the 2025 Christmas Spectacular.

    Los Angeles County officials approve emergency declaration over immigration raids

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 0:49


    AP correspondent Julie Walker reports Los Angeles County officials approve an emergency declaration over immigration raids.

    Florida judge grants protective order against US Rep. Cory Mills at request of ex-girlfriend

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 0:44


    AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on a restraining order for a member of Congress.

    New York health officials confirm state's first locally acquired case of chikungunya virus

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 0:49


    AP correspondent Julie Walker reports New York health officials confirm the state's first locally acquired case of chikungunya virus.

    Germany pledges big military aid package to Ukraine as Kyiv puts 2026 defense needs at $120 billion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 0:42


    AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Germany plans to send more than $2 billion in military aid to Kyiv amid concerns about dwindling Western support.

    Social Security cost-of-living increase announcement delayed by government shutdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 0:55


    AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the government shutdown affecting Social Security recipients.

    Madagascar's military coup leader tells AP he is "taking the position of president"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 0:48


    AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports the Madagascar coup leader tells the AP why he has taken power in the island nation.

    Wall Street climbs after strong profit reports wrest the spotlight from US-China trade tensions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 0:39


    U.S. stocks are climbing after major banking technology companies reported strong profits.

    Former Kenyan premier Raila Odinga, a key figure in African politics, dies at 80

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 0:36


    AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports the former premier of Kenya, a key figure in African politics, dies at 80.

    The latest international headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 0:58


    AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports the Israeli military says one of the bodies handed over by Hamas the previous day as part of the ceasefire deal is not that of one of the hostage; In Israel, hostage families express relief having loves ones back; a large aid convoy is expecting to move into Gaza from the Egyptian side; and NATO's newest members offer to buy more U.S. arms for Ukraine as Western backing declines.

    Israeli military says one of the bodies handed over by Hamas is not that of a hostage

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 0:56


    AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports the Israeli military says one of the bodies handed over by Hamas as part of the ceasefire deal is not that of one of the hostages who was held in Gaza.

    Mississippi is set to execute a man convicted of raping and killing a college student

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 0:48


    Mississippi is set to execute an inmate who has been on death row for decades. AP correspondent Mike Hempen reports.

    Trump honors Charlie Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would be his 32nd birthday

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 0:59


    AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports President Trump awarded America's highest civilian honor to Charlie Kirk. ((opens with actuality))

    Trump threatens to yank World Cup games from Boston though it's up to FIFA to choose sites

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 0:35


    President Trump is once again suggesting to move FIFA-contracted World Cup matches next year. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

    NFL uses AI to predict injuries, aiming to keep players healthier

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 0:35


    The NFL is turning to artificial intelligence to help manage player health. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

    UConn tops women's preseason AP Top 25 ahead of South Carolina, UCLA; SEC has 5 teams in top 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 0:45


    The defending and 12-time champion Connecticut Huskies are leading the way into another season of women's college basketball. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

    Driver following too close behind van charged in Georgia crash that killed 3 adults, 5 children

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 0:55


    AP correspondent Jennifer King reports on new details from Monday's deadly highway crash in Georgia.

    News organizations, including Hegseth's former employer Fox, reject new Pentagon reporting rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 1:04


    The AP's Dave Bauder reports that news organizations including Fox News and the Associated Press have joined in a near-unanimous rejection of new rules for journalists at the Pentagon.

    Claim AP Audio Stories

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel