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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)

You can also listen to podcasts without subscribing by clicking the Listen button below for streaming audio or by right-clicking and saving the MP3 file to your computer.
  • 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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  • January 22

    This Week from Washington

    January 22

    This week, America.gov reviews U.S. government efforts to aid the survivors of the January 12th earthquake in Haiti. Transcript

  • January 15

    This Week from Washington

    January 15

    This podcast edition reviews Secretary Clinton’s affirmation of America’s commitment to the Asia-Pacific region, and U.S. efforts to help the Middle East and North Africa address water scarcity. Transcript

  • January 8

    This Week from Washington

    January 8

    This podcast edition looks at the role development plays in U.S. foreign policy and reviews a Library of Congress project to provide access to rare books in electronic format. Transcript

  • Agricultural Reform in Africa

    America.gov Issues Update

    Agricultural Reform in Africa

    Speaking at the Seventh Biennial U.S.-Africa Business Summit, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Africa is important to the Obama administration because Africa matters to America’s progress and prosperity. Transcript

  • Forest Conservation

    America.gov Issues Update

    Forest Conservation

    John Flynn, director of USAID’s Central African Regional Program for the Environment, talks about the challenges facing the Obama administration on forest conservation and other efforts to limit greenhouse gas emissions. Transcript

  • Erin Gruwell and the Freedom Writers

    America.gov Issues Update

    Erin Gruwell and the Freedom Writers

    English teacher Erin Gruwell discusses the background of the bestseller, the Freedom Writers Diary, written by a group of students from troubled neighborhoods. Transcript