Marking the unofficial start of summer, ABC News Radio invites you to “ Press Play ” this Memorial Day Weekend. This program is hosted by ABC's Alex Stone and features a playful mix of all the ways we play. We'll head to the ballpark to talk to fans and hear about the fun and colorful changes at minor league games. And we’ll go to the big leauges to assess the accuracy of those robo-umpires now calling balls and strikes. We’ll return to a simpler time and get into the online "nostalgia core" mov...
May 21, 2026•1 hr 42 min
For Thanksgiving weekend, ABC News Radio presents “Gadgets, Gears and Grub,” a 3-hour special hosted by ABC’s Cheri Preston and Mike Dobuski. Cheri and Mike have charted an exciting and informative course filled with many of the things that feed, fascinate and impact the daily lives of Americans. From a deep dive into AI and quantum computing to the resurgence of vinyl records. Our team also hit the road for a look at the last 100 years of the motel. They airdrop some Thanksgiving turkeys in rem...
Nov 26, 2025•1 hr 45 min
A spotlight on Robert Redford's life and career reveals details about the actor and Oscar-winning filmmaker's legacy and most beloved films. A special edition of 20/20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 19, 2025•46 min
This July 4th weekend, ABC News Radio wants to “ Press Play ” on the things that excite and entertain us. This program spotlights the thrills and skills that fill so much of our “play." Host Alex Stone has middle school flashbacks with the sound of screeching sneakers and bouncing rubber balls as he steps onto an adult dodgeball court in West Hollywood. He introduces us to the players and take us inside the finals for this fiercely competitive league. Plus, we dive deep into the secret world of ...
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 43 min
Former President Jimmy Carter, celebrated champion of human rights, has died at 100. ABC News correspondent Aaron Katersky looks back at his life and legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 29, 2024•44 min
"Latinos in Hollywood: Owning Our Destiny," celebrates the resiliency, artistry, and ingenuity of Hollywood's creative Latino community while providing an in-depth look at representation, visibility and creative opportunity both in front of and behind the camera. Reported by award-winning ABC News correspondent and "What Would You Do?" host John Quiñones, this groundbreaking special illuminates the career experiences of some of the globe's most famous Latino stars. Learn more about your ad choic...
Oct 14, 2024•45 min
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 ...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 47 min
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
Aug 10, 2024•49 min
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, b...
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 42 min
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...
Apr 26, 2024•38 min
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
Dec 18, 2023•38 min
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 dessert...
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 41 min
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 ...
Sep 29, 2023•45 min
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 c...
Sep 01, 2023•1 hr 42 min
Former President Donald Trump appeared in a Washington DC federal court on August 3, 2023, to be arraigned on four counts related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election that culminated with the January 6th riot at the Capitol. ABC’s Steven Portnoy had a close-up seat to the brief but historic proceeding. No audio was allowed out of the court, but Steven was able to send a steady stream of information as it happened to ABC’s Alex Stone, who relayed it live during coverage of Mr. Trump’s appeara...
Aug 04, 2023•18 min
This July 4th weekend, ABC News Radio is pressing play on all the things that entertain us and excite us. Host Jason Nathanson and the radio team are hitting the road to bring us some big thrills and learn some new skills. We will wake up way too early for a round of speed golf, then grab a nap before testing our wits on trivia night. We’ll travel to London to meet a brew master who’s crafting suds to suit Yankee tastes and we’ll hear from a new generation of players discovering an ancient game....
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 41 min
America Remembers pays tribute to America’s heroes. The special features Iraq and Afghanistan veterans still struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including combat veteran Steven Padilla, who battles with PTSD after a roadside bomb hit his convoy. The program also highlights gold star family members who have lost loved ones during their time of service and discusses how they are moving through their grief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 27, 2023•1 hr 6 min
It's been one year since tragedy struck Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. ABC's Uvalde 365 team has been there, on ground since May 24th, 2022, when a gunman entered the school and killed 19 students and 2 teachers. In this ABC News special, we'll hear from that team of reporters and producers, as well as from survivors and families of the victims. We'll also look at the response by law enforcement and learn how the community is moving forward in the shadow of tragedy. Uvalde 365 is prese...
May 24, 2023•35 min
Barbara Walters, the trailblazing television news broadcaster and longtime ABC News anchor and correspondent who shattered the glass ceiling and became a dominant force in an industry once dominated by men, has died. She was 93. In this ABC News special, Aaron Katersky reports on Walters' life and career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 31, 2022•41 min
It was Solomon, the wisest of all biblical figures, who said that while so much of eternity and our future lives are unknown and unknowable there are seasons for everything. Maybe that’s the best way to look at 2022. If nothing else, perhaps 2022 may be remembered as a year of transition – globally and locally – while some familiar struggles remained entrenched. In Playback 2022 , ABC's Aaron Katersky and Cheri Preston take a look back at the year's top stories. Learn more about your ad choices....
Dec 12, 2022•36 min
This Thanksgiving, ABC News Radio presents “Let’s Eat.” Hosted by correspondent Alex Stone, it’s a food and drink journey from coast to coast. On the menu: Alex sits down with celebrity chef José Andrés to talk about serving hot meals to those who are suffering from disasters; we’ll hear how the huge popularity of craft beer bars is helping local economies; we’ll visit science labs that are growing real pork and chicken; we’ll talk about home-cooked meals for our pets; we’ll join the cooks insid...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 40 min
One week before the 2022 Midterm Elections, voters are concerned about the economy. And immigration, voting rights, abortion, crime and future of democracy itself. Control of Congress hangs in the balance, and a couple of key races could decide which party has the majority. In this ABC News Radio Special, we preview the pivotal races and issues pushing voters to the polls. ABC’s Aaron Katersky and Karen Travers host from Pennsylvania, joined by correspondents in other battlegrounds and ABC’s pow...
Nov 01, 2022•40 min
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, has died. She was 96 years old. ABC News' Cheri Preston looks back on the Queen's life and legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 08, 2022•37 min
This special program explores a variety of climate-focussed issues, including how wildland firefighters in parts of country are having to innovate in order to combat the recent surge in wildfires; the effort to bring alternative power to communities nationwide; the jobs created by the clean energy industry; and a look at why there is an increase in shark sightings on Long Island. “ Impact: Climate & Sustainability ” is hosted by ABC News correspondent Aaron Katersky . Learn more about your a...
Sep 03, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Summer’s here and the time is right for a little live music, a day on the links or an exciting outdoor getaway. This July 4th weekend, ABC News Radio will “Press Play” on adventure and entertainment. Host Jason Nathanson and a team of ABC correspondents are hitting the road to bring us some big thrills and learn some new skills. We’ll take you over the top on a brand new, heart-pounding roller coaster, into the wilderness on a luxury camping trip, we’ll celebrate a legendary concert venue, and w...
Jul 01, 2022•1 hr 40 min
The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade and the constitutional right to abortion that existed in this country for almost 50 years. In this ABC News Radio special, we discuss what it means and what happens next – for the American public, and for the court itself. ABC’s Aaron Katersky hosts and speaks to legal experts, advocates on both sides of the issue and our reporters right in between them, as the nation reacts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 24, 2022•39 min
On June 17th, 2021, Juneteenth became a U.S. federal holiday. It commemorates June 19th, 1865, when slaves in Texas were told of their freedom, two years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. In this ABC News Special, hosted by Jamia Pugh, we celebrate Juneteenth, by exploring the meaning and history of the holiday. From Tulsa to Texas, we tell stories of resilience, and what it means to be a part of a community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...
Jun 17, 2022•22 min
Americans have been faced with multiple mass shootings in such a short amount of time this year. In 2022 alone, there have been more than 240 shootings across the country. Families have been left with no time to grieve before another tragedy occurs, yet their mourning has turned into calls for change. In this ABC News Radio Special, anchored by Michelle Franzen, we hear from ABC’s Amy Robach, Mireya Villareal, and Rachel Scott who interview some of the voices forever changed by gun violence in A...
Jun 07, 2022•16 min
This Memorial Day weekend, ABC News Radio presents "Honor, Hope and Healing," hosted by Aaron Katersky & Alex Stone. This program spotlights stories of hope, courage and community spirit. We pay tribute to America’s heroes – those lost abroad in service to their country as well as those going above and beyond to help their neighbors here at home. We’ll also look at America’s resilience and determination as we begin to emerge from the pandemic and heal the wounds of the last two years. Learn ...
May 28, 2022•1 hr 38 min
The nation is asking questions – again – after a gunman killed 19 children and two adults in Uvalde, Texas. This ABC News Radio special, anchored by Alex Stone, examines all angles of this week’s elementary school shooting. Can anyone explain how this happened? What should parents tell children? Will anything change? With reporting from ABC’s Jim Ryan and Mireya Villarreal on the scene, White House Correspondent Karen Travers, our investigative team, relatives of people who lost loved ones in ot...
May 26, 2022•41 min
