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Mar 13, 2025 • 8min
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Thursday briefing: Trump’s tariffs; government shutdown watch; Ukraine ceasefire talks; lunar eclipse; NASA astronauts; and moreRead today's briefing.If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Mar 12, 2025 • 8min
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Wednesday briefing: Trump’s tariffs; Education Department cuts; shutdown updates; measles outbreaks; Southwest Airlines; and moreRead today's briefing.If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Mar 11, 2025 • 9min
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Tuesday briefing: Stock markets; Ukraine talks; Elon Musk and Mark Kelly; Rodrigo Duterte arrest; Mahmoud Khalil; and moreRead today's briefing.If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Mar 10, 2025 • 9min
Monday, March 10, 2025
Monday briefing: Trump’s tariffs; backlash to Elon Musk’s DOGE; Mark Carney; shutdown deadline; warm weather; and moreRead today's briefing.If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Mar 7, 2025 • 9min
Friday, March 7, 2025
Friday briefing: Trump’s tariff pause; SpaceX Starship explosion; firing squad execution; daylight saving time; and moreRead today's briefing.If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Mar 6, 2025 • 9min
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Thursday briefing: Trump’s tariffs; Education Department executive order; Idaho abortion ban; melting sea ice; eagle cam; and moreRead today's briefing.If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Mar 5, 2025 • 9min
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Wednesday briefing: Trump’s speech to Congress, fact-checked; Zelensky’s partial ceasefire offer; U.S. tariffs; Paxlovid; and moreRead today's briefing.If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Mar 4, 2025 • 9min
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Tuesday briefing: Trump pauses Ukraine aid; Mexico and Canada tariffs; Trump’s speech to Congress; Pope Francis’s health; and moreRead today's briefing.If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Mar 3, 2025 • 9min
Monday, March 3, 2025
Get the scoop on the latest military support for Ukraine amid intense political dynamics. Delve into the chaos as a billionaire sends shocking ultimatums to federal employees, while the Academy Awards showcase surprising winners. On a different note, discover the dire situation with wildfires in South Carolina contrasted against a remarkable private moon landing. Lastly, explore the rise of gray homes in D.C. and how they reflect shifting cultural landscapes and community concerns.
Feb 28, 2025 • 8min
Friday, February 28, 2025
A recent court ruling has stopped mass firings by President Trump, sparking legal and diplomatic discussions. The podcast dives into heightened U.S.-Ukraine tensions alongside the shocking news of Gene Hackman's death. It also addresses new legislation affecting transgender rights and updates on the Epstein case. Listeners learn about a rare planetary alignment on the horizon and get insights into the competitive Oscars race, highlighting the key films to watch.
