ABC News Radio Specials

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ABC News Radio Specials Podcast

When news breaks, when our world changes, when you need questions answered – or when you need an escape from the headlines – this is where you'll find special, in-depth reporting from ABC News Radio. From hour-long shows covering the COVID-19 pandemic, to thoughtful discussions of politics, to celebrations of the arts. This is audio storytelling at its best, powered by ABC News.

  1. AUG 29

    On The Move

    Life moves pretty fast — and so do we. This Labor Day weekend, ABC News Radio is “On The Move.” Technology reporter Mike Dobuski is your pilot for this journey into the latest in transportation. This special presentation rolls through it all: from highways to skyways and from the classics to the cutting edge. We explore big changes in the automotive world, including electrification and self-driving technology. We talk to the crew set to blast off on the next big space mission and look at how everyday drivers might also soon take flight. There’s a lot of ground to cover, so buckle up and join us for “On The Move.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 48m

  2. AUG 10

    MAUI RISING - The Fight For Hawai'i's Future

    It's been one-year since the historic Maui wildfires, the deadliest in modern U.S. history. This special program, “MAUI RISING: The Fight for Hawai’i’s Future,” is narrated by actor and Hawai’i resident Jason Scott Lee; it examines how the tragedy ignited a grassroots movement for change around deeper issues such as housing and natural resources.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    49 min
  3. Press Play 2024

    JUL 2

    Press Play 2024

    This ABC News Radio special spotlights the thrills and skills that make up so much of our “play.” Host Jason Nathanson suits up with viral baseball sensation The Savannah Bananas, often referred to as the Harlem Globetrotters of baseball. We spend time with them as they rehearse their TikTok dances, practice trick plays, and get ready to bring joy and laughter to a sold-out stadium crowd in Fresno, California. Plus, we time-travel back to 1886 with a baseball league that plays without helmets, barely a mitt, and rules that most of us never knew existed. Have the need for speed? We strap into the cockpit of a Formula 1 car with the only American on the grid. Then, ahead of the summer games, we mount up with the men and women of the US equestrian team, and we try our hand at “breaking,” one of the newest Olympic events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 43m

  4. APR 26

    The Power of Us: People, Climate, and Our Future

    This special edition of ABC News Radio's award-winning news magazine, Perspective, is part of a special series from ABC News for Earth Week, called "The Power of Us." It explores ways we can solve the climate challenges we face. From assessing the future of e-fuels, tracking the journey of plastic bags, grading the US on its climate policies, to experiencing the beauty of our national parks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    38 min

  5. 12/18/2023

    Playback 2023

    We're looking back at the year's top stories. Playback 2023 is hosted by ABC's Cheri Preston and Alex Stone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    38 min

  6. 11/22/2023

    Let's Eat - Thanksgiving 2023

    This Thanksgiving, ABC News Radio presents “Let’s Eat.” Correspondent Daria Albinger hosts this special tour of food and drink places near and far. We’ll introduce you to a few restaurants claiming to be the “longest continuously operating” eatery in the country. We’ll peel back the lid on the tantalizing world of tinned fish, visit California’s 14-thousand-acre Rancho San Julian, and we’ll step into the kitchen with an award-winning pastry chef who promises “anyone” can make delicious desserts. We’ll also take a trip to the UK to toast a frothy brew that’s working to save the planet, and we’ll check in with World Central Kitchen as they work to serve hot meals to those in war zones and recovering from natural disasters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 41m
  7. The Latin Music Revolution: A Soul of a Nation Presentation

    09/29/2023

    The Latin Music Revolution: A Soul of a Nation Presentation

    In honor of Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month, ABC News has produced this special for the Emmy® Award-winning series, “Soul of a Nation.” This program explores the massive popularity of global Latin music and the young stars who are taking the industry by storm with chart-topping songs and record-breaking sales. It features interviews with Colombian artist Karol G, whose new album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 this year, making it the first Spanish-language album by a woman to do so; reggaeton and Latin trap artist Nicky Jam; Afro-Colombian singer and rapper Goyo; Mexican Latin pop group RBD; Dominican American Afro-Latina singer Amara “La Negra”; legendary singer Linda Ronstadt; and singer/percussionist Sheila E. and her father Pete Escovedo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    45 min

  8. 09/01/2023

    What's Next? Life & Tech

    Silicon Valley behemoths and tiny startups alike are all vying to create the next iPhone, the next Facebook, the next Big Thing. We will unpack the recent explosion of artificial intelligence, check in on the world of EV's, look at tech’s changing role in entertainment and sports, its impact on our health … and beyond. After all, the next big thing may lie among the stars. Join us for “What’s Next? Life & Tech,” hosted by ABC News technology reporter Mike Dobuski.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 42m
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When news breaks, when our world changes, when you need questions answered – or when you need an escape from the headlines – this is where you'll find special, in-depth reporting from ABC News Radio. From hour-long shows covering the COVID-19 pandemic, to thoughtful discussions of politics, to celebrations of the arts. This is audio storytelling at its best, powered by ABC News.

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  • Channel
    ABC News
  • Creator
    ABC News
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    146
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.
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