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What is a Podcast and how do I subscribe?

A podcast is rich media, such as audio or video, distributed via RSS (Really Simple Syndication), and provides updates whenever there is new content. You can listen to the files on your computer or load them on your media player.

To get started, all you need is a web-based podcaster, such as the ones listed below. You will then add the content feed to the podcaster by copying and pasting the provided URL into the software. The software will automatically check for updates and download the files to your computer.

• iTunes (Windows / OS X)
• Juice (Windows / OS X / Linux)
• iPodder (Windows / OS X / Linux)
  • This Week from Washington
    This Week from Washington

    Every Monday, America.gov presents highlights of its recent coverage of U.S. foreign policy, society and values.

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  • America.gov Issues Update
    America.gov Issues Update

    America.gov presents the U.S. perspective on specific issues with international implications.

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  • April 24

    This Week from Washington

    April 24

    This podcast edition of This Week from Washington examines the state of U.S.-Cuba relations and efforts to make the world's cultural heritage available online through the World Digital Library. Transcript

  • April 10

    This Week from Washington

    April 10

    This podcast highlights President Obama's first overseas trip to Europe with a visit to Turkey, and State Department officials attend the fifth Summit of the Americas. Transcript

  • April 3

    This Week from Washington

    April 3

    This podcast reviews U.S.-Russia relations, the U.S. decision to seek a seat on the U.N. Human Rights Council, and a program at a community college in Oregon that trains people to work in jobs related to renewable energy and energy efficiency. Transcript

  • How Federal Policy is Made in America

    America.gov Issues Update

    How Federal Policy is Made in America

    America.gov talks with parliamentarian John Sullivan and lobbyist Chris Hessler about how policy gets made in America. Transcript

  • Problem of Child Soldiers

    America.gov Issues Update

    Problem of Child Soldiers

    VOA's Shaka Ssali shares his experience as a child soldier and discusses efforts to overcome the trauma of conflict. Transcript

  • The American judicial system

    America.gov Issues Update

    The American judicial system

    America.gov presents our conversation with retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. Transcript