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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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Nov 30, 2023 • 6min
10 PM ET: Truce expiration deadline, Henry Kissinger dies, Elon Musk’s comments & more
Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has passed away at age 100. Elon Musk criticizes advertisers who left X, formerly known as Twitter. Other topics include an extended truce between Israel and Hamas, the release of hostages, and President Biden's criticism of MAGA Republicans.
Nov 29, 2023 • 7min
5 PM ET: Hostage releases continue, Rosalynn Carter’s funeral, Mavericks stake deal & more
Hostage releases in Israel and ongoing negotiations, funeral service for Rosalynn Carter, US Supreme Court hearing on financial watchdog power, Indian man charged in murder-for-hire plot, Mark Cuban's purchase of majority stake in Dallas Mavericks.
Nov 29, 2023 • 6min
12 PM ET: Truce extension optimism, COP28 controversies, Marvel actor trial & more
US Secretary of State heads to the Middle East for truce extension negotiations, positive outlook on US economy, controversy surrounding UN climate summit, 2024 GOP candidate's stance on federal abortion policy, and Marvel actor Jonathan Majors' assault trial begins.
Nov 29, 2023 • 7min
9 AM ET: Truce's future negotiations, US aid hold up, Kansas license plate drama & more
Negotiators seek to extend truce between Israel and Hamas. US aid for Israel held up in Congress. Exclusive look at Liz Cheney's new book. Doubts arise on the effectiveness of climate summits. Kansas license plate controversy.
Nov 29, 2023 • 6min
6 AM ET (UPDATED): Deadly US military aircraft crash, Cheney names names, Christmas tree toppled & more
The podcast discusses the upcoming end of the truce between Israel and Hamas, a deadly US military aircraft crash, record-high suicide rates in 2022, Liz Cheney's book exposing Republican support of Trump, and the toppling of the National Christmas tree.
Nov 29, 2023 • 6min
10 PM ET: Truce extension talks, Charlie Munger dies, AI-generated stories & more
Topics discussed include negotiations for truce extension between Israel and Hamas, resolution to remove New York Rep. George Santos, clearance of Akron police officers in shooting case, death of Charlie Munger, and backlash over AI-generated articles by Sports Illustrated.
Nov 28, 2023 • 6min
5 PM ET: Israel-Hamas releases, Rosalynn Carter’s tribute service, Alex Murdaugh sentenced & more
Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees released in Gaza truce. Rosalynn Carter honored in a tribute service. Pro-Iran group claims cyberattack in Pennsylvania. Alex Murdaugh sentenced for state financial crimes. Gas prices drop, bringing holiday cheer.
Nov 28, 2023 • 7min
12 PM ET: Miracle rescue, Hunter Biden wants to testify, big GOP donor pick & more
Cracks in truce between Israel and Hamas. Workers rescued after 2 weeks underground. Hunter Biden willing to testify. Biden and Xi Jinping to miss climate summit. GOP candidate gets big support.
Nov 28, 2023 • 7min
9 AM ET: Middle East truce future, cyber attack diverts ambulances, smoking ban u-turn & more
Officials hope truce between Israel and Hamas can be extended. Cyber attack on East Texas hospital network. New Zealand scraps smoking ban. Lawmakers debate Congressman George Santos.
Nov 28, 2023 • 6min
6 AM ET: Truce exchange controversies, presidents say goodbye, elephant road rage & more
The podcast covers the controversies and concerns surrounding the truce between Israel and Hamas, the unfortunate shooting of a Palestinian college student, leaked documents revealing discussion of oil deals at COP28, the farewell to former first lady Rosalynn Carter, and a surprising incident of elephant road rage in Malaysia.
