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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates every weekday morning, midday and evening. Plus, 5 Good Things and One Thing on the weekends.
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Feb 21, 2026 • 15min
5 Good Things: The Farm Animals That Can Fight Crime, No Prob-llama
A heartwarming friendship sparked by a simple volunteer act. Llamas played a surprising role in catching a suspect in rural England. A 77-year-old museum curator uses Gen Z slang to make art go viral. Highlights from Milano Cortina and a look at mothers winning medals. A wolf dog interrupts a cross-country ski race and sled dog racing’s Olympic comeback is discussed.

Feb 20, 2026 • 6min
Trump's New Tariff Plan, Epstein Settlement, Nor'Easter Threat and more
A presidential plan for a new global tariff and legal fallout from a court ruling. A $35 million settlement tied to Jeffrey Epstein and related investigations. A nor'easter threat bringing blizzard conditions, coastal flooding and power outage risks. A shift toward traditional immigration enforcement tactics. A civil rights leader’s memorial arrangements and related political decisions.

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Feb 20, 2026 • 7min
SCOTUS Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs, GDP Snapshot, Massive Plains Fire and more
Salma Abdelaziz, a CNN correspondent reporting from outside Buckingham Palace, gives on-the-ground updates about the UK police probe into Prince Andrew. The Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s tariffs and its fallout are discussed. The show also covers a slowing GDP snapshot, potential US military options regarding Iran, and a massive Plains megafire stretching across Oklahoma and Kansas.

Feb 20, 2026 • 8min
Former Prince Andrew Still Under Investigation; Plains Megafire, Alysa Liu Wins Olympic Gold and more
A high-profile royal arrest and ongoing investigation make headlines. Rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran and possible military plans are discussed. A massive Plains megafire grows across multiple states. NASA calls the Boeing Starliner test a major mishap. U.S. women achieve big victories at the Winter Olympics.

Feb 19, 2026 • 7min
Former Prince Andrew Released, State Sues Tech Giant, Team USA’s Hot Streak and more
A former British royal’s legal drama and expanded police powers around the probe grab attention. Tensions rise as a U.S. president extends a potential strike timeline and Israel issues a warning to Iran. A state sues a tech giant over iCloud and child safety versus privacy. Team USA celebrates big Olympic wins in women’s hockey and figure skating.

Feb 19, 2026 • 7min
Former British Royal Arrested, Board of Peace Convenes, US Weighs Strike on Iran and more
A royal arrest linked to a high-profile scandal makes international headlines. A new presidential board meets to coordinate Gaza relief and sparks questions about its role. U.S. officials weigh potential military action against Iran amid ongoing diplomacy. Policy changes expand detention rules for some refugees. A former South Korean leader receives a life sentence.

Feb 19, 2026 • 8min
Former Prince Andrew Arrested; Search for Missing Skier, Dog Crashes Olympic Race and more
A royal arrest and related document searches make headlines. Rescuers hunt for a missing skier after a deadly avalanche. A tech CEO testifies about social media and youth engagement. A judge rules on a boneless wings class action. A wolfdog dashes onto an Olympic cross-country course and safely returns.

Feb 19, 2026 • 1min
08:45AM ET: Former Prince Andrew Arrested
Breaking news on the arrest of a senior royal on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Discussion of police searches and review of possible ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Denials from the royal and skeptical reactions to claims of exoneration. Information on where listeners can find ongoing coverage.

Feb 18, 2026 • 7min
Missing Skiers Update, Historic Social Media Trial, Epic Gold Medal Win and more
Claire Duffy, CNN reporter covering tech and social trends, joins to break down the Meta trial and Zuckerberg’s testimony on youth harm. She also walks through a tragic Lake Tahoe avalanche search and tensions around a possible US-Israel strike on Iran. Short takes on a billionaire’s deposition and an extraordinary Olympic skiing win round out the conversation.

Feb 18, 2026 • 7min
Skiers Missing Amid Avalanche, Moderna Flu Vaccine Reversal, AI Inequality Fight and more
Claire Duffy, CNN technology reporter who covers AI and tech policy, joins to discuss the societal stakes of advanced AI. Conversations cover debates about prioritizing misinformation, safety and data privacy. Also covered are a major flu vaccine reversal and news of an avalanche and ongoing search efforts.


