Epoch Reports

The border got quieter. Illegal crossings fell. Officers say they can do the job they signed up for. That is the upside of the policy shift. But cartels do not stop. More pressure is on the ports of entry—and the unwitting Americans who think they are going for a dinner date in Tijuana, Mexico. Dating apps have opened a new tactic for cartels and a fraudulent date could turn into an American drivi...

‘I’m living proof that food is medicine,’ says David Stelzer, founder of Azure Standard. Read the original report here. Show your support for Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www. RateThisPodcast.com/thereport

One bookstore owner noticed a sudden spike in book sales in April—between double and triple the weekly sales tally. Read the original report here. Show your support for Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www. RateThisPodcast.com/thereport

According to Snap Inc., around 90 percent of 13- to 24-year-olds worldwide use Snapchat. But what exactly is this platform, how do teenagers use it, and why are parents so deeply concerned about what their children encounter there? Epoch Times reporter Beige Luciano-Adams created a Snapchat account for a 13-year-old avatar and was shocked by the sexual, violent, and other unsafe content that quick...

Despite perception, study indicates a moderation of both hot and cold temperatures in the U.S. over the past century. Read the original report here. Show your support for Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www. RateThisPodcast.com/thereport

In California, Maryland, New York, Oklahoma, and Virginia, homeschool students are barred from public school sports. Read the original report here. Show your support for Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www. RateThisPodcast.com/thereport

An AI agent that escaped its testing environment has caused significant industry concern. But did it really go rogue—or was it just ruthlessly doing exactly what it was programmed to do? In this episode we look at the recent Hugging Face hack and discuss key issues about AI—such as who should be responsible when things go wrong, and whether urgent regulation is needed—even if it risks slowing the...

As the 2026–27 academic year begins, schools across the nation have increased time for physical activity. Read the original report here . Show your support for Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www. RateThisPodcast.com/thereport

For decades, Charlie and Nathan Chamberlain have traversed the Grand Canyon on horseback as contractors for the U.S. Postal Service. Read the original report here. Show your support for Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www. RateThisPodcast.com/thereport

Human trafficking is one of the most hidden crimes of our time, affecting tens of millions through forced labour and sexual exploitation. The stories can be harrowing, yet they also reveal extraordinary courage — survivors rebuilding their lives, and those who risk so much to rescue and restore them. In this episode you’ll learn about the scale of the problem in the United States and beyond, commo...

Across the United States, data centers are arriving in small towns at a rapid pace, bringing promises of jobs and tax revenue—as well as plenty of local opposition. In Taylor, Texas, the conflict is especially sharp. Land donated in 1999 for a public park later changed hands and was sold for $10 million dollars to a data center developer. The planned billion-dollar facility will sit right next to...

Ranchers and advocates are calling for lethal removal options of predators habituated to preying on cattle amid rising attacks. Read the original report here. Show your support for Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www. RateThisPodcast.com/thereport

This is the story of 6-year-old Payton Obert, whose simple lemonade stand grew into an annual fundraising phenomenon. What began as one small act of kindness has created a powerful ripple effect—raising more than $5 million dollars in support for children facing medical, personal, and economic hardships in the Cincinnati area and beyond. It’s a truly heartwarming tale of one little girl’s sparklin...

The rise of power-hungry data centers is posing a new challenge to the nation’s aging natural gas pipeline infrastructure. Read the original report here . Show your support for Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www. RateThisPodcast.com/thereport

The future is here. A new generation of small, portable nuclear reactors is advancing so quickly that a nuclear-powered future is no longer a question of if, but when. Executive orders, deregulation, and private investment have accelerated development of small modular nuclear units and microreactors. Several new designs have already achieved criticality this year, with more expected by the end of...

Arizona water dowser Jack Coel said he has found thousands of wells using a centuries-old practice that divides believers and skeptics. Read the original report here. Show your support for Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www. RateThisPodcast.com/thereport

Nearly 2,200 beagles grew up in stacked metal cages at a Wisconsin breeding facility, destined for research labs. They had never felt grass under their paws or sunshine on their backs. This is the story of how those dogs were freed — after protests, political pressure, and the determined work of Big Dog Ranch Rescue — and how they are now discovering toys, couches, and the simple joy of being love...

More states are reviving cursive writing instruction as educators, parents, and lawmakers say the skill supports memory, focus, fine motor development, and a connection to historical documents. Read the original report here. Show your support for Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www. RateThisPodcast.com/thereport

For every dollar spent on food in the United States, farmers pocket just 5.8 cents. In the mid-20th century, that figure was 40 cents. Read the original report here. Show your support for Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www. RateThisPodcast.com/thereport

July 13, 2024. Butler, Pennsylvania. One of the most consequential days in modern American history — the day a 20-year-old man attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump. A quieter, more devastating story from that afternoon belongs to Corey Comperatore, the former fire chief who was shot and killed while shielding his wife Helen and oldest daughter Allyson from the gunfire. This episode deta...

Declassified records lift the veil on internal debates over how U.S. intelligence agencies framed reports about China-linked activity around the 2020 election. Read the original report here. Show your support for Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast platform or visit www. RateThisPodcast.com/thereport

A call from a mother concerned about her son’s anti-government conspiracy theories turned into a national terror probe. Read the original report here.

Journalist Marcos Schotgues has just returned from an undercover reporting trip to post-Maduro Venezuela. He brings raw insights into how one of Latin America’s richest nations collapsed into authoritarianism, mass hunger, and extreme poverty. We dig into the country’s leftist history, the global communist network that built and sustained the Chávez and Maduro regimes, and why the U.S. finally dec...

Lox and Loaded is dedicated to training the Jewish community in self-defense amid a worldwide rise in anti-Semitism, the group's leaders say. Read the original report here.

In a surprising turn of events in Trinidad, Texas, a local woman, Jennifer Coombs, was arrested for raising concerns on her Facebook page about potential water contamination. This incident has raised critical questions about free speech and the risks that citizens face when they speak out. In this episode we explore the story behind Jennifer's arrest, the implications for social media communicatio...