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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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Jan 3, 2024 • 6min
9 AM ET: 2024 campaigning, Mayorkas impeachment, 'Mickey Mouse' villain & more
The podcast discusses campaigning for the 2024 presidential race, impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the rift between the US and Israeli government over the Gaza Strip, Harvard students reacting to the resignation of their university's president, and the surprising new role of 'Mickey Mouse'.
Jan 3, 2024 • 6min
6 AM ET: GOP border trip, Hamas leader killed, record breaking 2023 & more
House Republicans visit US-Mexico border, Israel kills Hamas leader in Lebanon, Senator Menendez faces new allegations, 70 people rescued after Japan earthquake, US cities have record-breaking 2023.
Jan 3, 2024 • 6min
10 PM ET: New Sen. Menendez accusations, Trump legal latest, Texas abortion access & more
The podcast covers topics such as blocked abortion access in Texas, bribery accusations against Sen. Menendez, Trump's legal woes, Russia's attacks on Ukraine, and the successful US box office last year.
Jan 2, 2024 • 6min
5 PM ET: Hamas leader killed, Harvard president resigns, Musk’s rough 2024 start & more
Topics discussed include the killing of a Hamas leader in Beirut, Maersk suspending shipping due to Houthi attacks, Harvard President's resignation, Japan's earthquake aftermath, and an investment giant's shares losing value.
Jan 2, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: Japan tragedies, New York crash investigation, 'cyber kidnapping' & more
Japan tragedies, New York crash investigation, 'cyber kidnapping' & more: Deadly plane crash and earthquake in Japan; Investigation into motive behind car crash in New York; Political crisis in Congress; Israel withdraws soldiers from Gaza; Case of cyber kidnapping.
Jan 2, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Japan plane crash, politician stabbed, gender neutral toy aisles & more
Plane crash in Japan kills rescue workers, Iowa caucuses approaching, migrants dropped off in New Jersey, politician stabbed in South Korea, California's new toy store law
Jan 2, 2024 • 6min
6 AM ET: Iowa countdown, Japan earthquake rescue work, holiday illnesses & more
Trump prepares for Iowa caucus, Japan rescue efforts after earthquake, Israel's Supreme Court ruling impacts Gaza war, FBI investigates New York car crash, rising respiratory viruses
Jan 1, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: New year new laws, insulin price break, Mickey Mouse copyright expires & more
Learn about the damage caused by the earthquake in Japan. Find out what new laws are being implemented in the US. Stay informed about the conflict in Ukraine. Discover how Americans with diabetes will receive more affordable insulin. Hear about the expiration of Mickey Mouse's copyright.
Jan 1, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Tsunami warning, US sinks Houthi boats, SCOTUS’ AI warning & more
Topics discussed: Tsunami warning in Japan, US sinking Houthi boats, asylum seekers arriving in Chicago, Chief Justice's AI warning, and future highlights in 2024.
Dec 31, 2023 • 31min
One Thing: From The Assignment: Trump’s Second Term Plans
Exploring the potential authoritarian nature of Trump's second term plans, including his immigration policies and desire for control over the Department of Justice. The podcast also discusses using the Justice Department for revenge and the possibility of a purge of civil servants. Audie Cornish interviews Kristen Holmes about Trump's plans and promotes her podcast 'The Assignment'.
