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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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Mar 11, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: Georgia rematch, plane's 'mid-air drop,' Kate Middleton's apology & more
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump gear up for a rematch in Georgia. Russia outpaces the US and Europe in artillery shell production for Ukraine. A flight 'technical error' leads to 50 people needing medical attention. A Colorado forensic scientist manipulated DNA test results. The Princess of Wales apologizes for a photo controversy.
Mar 11, 2024 • 6min
9 AM ET: Biden's budget, Menendez charges, Oscars messages & more
Israeli tension in Gaza, Biden's budget release, Menendez's new charges, GOP's State of the Union rebuttal, Oscars filled with messages of peace
Mar 11, 2024 • 6min
6 AM ET: Biden-Netanyahu clash, Oppenheimer wins big, Princess photo manipulation & more
President Biden clashes with Israel's PM, US evacuates from Haiti, Ukraine's President criticizes Pope Francis. Oscars big winner is Oppenheimer. Controversy over a Princess of Wales' photo being withdrawn by news organizations.
Mar 10, 2024 • 17min
One Thing: Hollywood Promised Increased Inclusion. Jews Say They Were Left Out.
Exploring Hollywood's lack of Jewish inclusion despite diversity efforts, impact of antisemitism in film industry, criticism of Oscars for excluding Jews, and challenges of accurate Jewish representation in cinema.
Mar 9, 2024 • 10min
5 Good Things: 'love goes a long way,' therapy reading dogs, a pizza mogul’s journey & more
A coma patient wakes up with mom's love. Therapy dogs help kids read better. Pizza champ goes from homeless to successful. Teen repurposes old LEGOs. People share thoughts on daylight saving time.
Mar 8, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: Deadly Gaza airdrop, storms & warm winter, Biden on TikTok ban & more
Topics discussed include deadly Gaza airdrop, EU aid corridor, severe storms in the South, Senate spending bills, 'Fortnite' on iPhones in Europe, Biden versus Trump on TikTok ban
Mar 8, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Biden baits GOP hecklers, government shutdown deadline, UFO detection kits & more
President Joe Biden hits the campaign trail, Trump hosts Hungary's prime minister, Senate passes a spending package before government shutdown, Republican National Committee has new leadership, Microsoft breach by Russian hackers, US military collects data on UFO sightings
Mar 8, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: Gaza aid corridor, Trump posts bond, MH-370 anniversary & more
Democrats support Biden's State of the Union, Gaza aid efforts underway. Trump posts bond, Alzheimer's drug approval delayed. Search continues for MH370 after 10 years
Mar 8, 2024 • 6min
9 AM ET: Biden's SOTU address, jobs report, Surfside condo collapse probe & more
President Biden's fiery State of the Union address, latest jobs report, Trump denied delay in E Jean Carroll case, investigation into Surfside condo collapse, Las Vegas Aces sell out WNBA season tickets
Mar 8, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Biden's fiery speech, Uvalde report outrage, Santos running again & more
President Biden's fiery State of the Union address, Uvalde shooting investigation, George Santos running for office again, and the dangers of melatonin for kids are the key topics covered in this podcast.
