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Every minute of your morning counts. Host Hannah Jewell takes you through the seven most important and interesting stories of the day, with the reporting and insight of The Washington Post. Get caught up in just a few minutes every weekday at 7 a.m.
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27 snips
Feb 24, 2026 • 9min
Iran warning; Peter Attia leaves CBS news; the diseases threatening comebacks; and more
A briefing on rising risks of U.S. military strikes on Iran and the strain on munitions and allies. Preview of the State of the Union and new global tariffs that could face legal fights. Coverage of Peter Attia's abrupt CBS departure tied to released emails. Reports on measles resurgence and other preventable disease threats. A nor'easter's hurricane-like blizzard seen from space.

Feb 23, 2026 • 10min
‘El Mencho’ killing; Trump’s approval rating; autism prevention study; and more
A major cartel leader was killed in a high-stakes military operation and related violence followed. A fatal perimeter shooting occurred at Mar-a-Lago overnight. Polling shows low presidential approval as leaders prepare for the State of the Union. A powerful nor'easter pounds the Northeast with heavy snow and outages. New studies question AI's growth impact and link environmental windows to autism risk. U.S. men's hockey wins Olympic gold.

21 snips
Feb 20, 2026 • 10min
Potential Iran attack; Alysa Liu wins figure skating gold; how to prevent ‘brain rot’; and more
Discussion of rising U.S.-Iran tensions and the risk of a broader conflict. Coverage of public reaction to deportation efforts and questions about election-fraud investigations. Preview of a powerful Nor'easter expected to disrupt travel. Celebration of Alysa Liu’s comeback win in women's figure skating. Conversation about 'brain rot' from heavy screen use and practical ways to limit it.

14 snips
Feb 19, 2026 • 9min
Former prince Andrew arrested; Board of Peace meeting; Alzheimer’s ‘clock’; and more
Coverage of a new presidential Board of Peace and questions about its role in global diplomacy. Arrest of a royal linked to high-profile scandals. Policy shifts on refugee detention and rescreening. A tragic avalanche in Tahoe and search challenges. Colleges ending diversity partnerships amid federal probes. A blood test study proposing a clock for Alzheimer’s symptom timing. Olympic slalom gold and comeback story.

23 snips
Feb 18, 2026 • 8min
Colbert roasts CBS; Atlantic essay backlash; three ways to improve your balance; and more
Coverage of city efforts to restrict ICE operations and a Pentagon clash over a firing order. A TV late-night claim about a blocked interview and controversy over a fictionalized magazine essay. A search for skiers missing after an avalanche and a look at record-high new-car prices. Simple balance tips from an Olympian are also shared.

17 snips
Feb 17, 2026 • 10min
Jesse Jackson dies at 84; Epstein files fallout; why you should sleep on a problem; and more
Coverage of Jesse Jackson’s life and legacy and the news ripple after his death. Updates on U.S. and Iran nuclear talks and regional tensions. Fallout from newly released Epstein-related documents and political consequences abroad. A quirky science segment on how sleeping on a problem can double insight. Quick takes on a keto-schizophrenia claim and Obama’s offhand alien remark.

21 snips
Feb 13, 2026 • 9min
EPA repeals the ‘endangerment finding’; Nancy Guthrie case; ChatGPT biases; and more
A deep dive into the EPA’s rollback of the endangerment finding and what it means for greenhouse-gas rules. A court halt on punishment for a senator over speech disputes. The end of a federal immigration surge in Minnesota and local fallout. FBI updates and new reward in a high-profile disappearance. New research on ChatGPT revealing regional stereotypes. Curious science on elephant trunk whiskers and robotic touch.

14 snips
Feb 12, 2026 • 9min
Pam Bondi hearing; James Van Der Beek; Winter Olympics helmet controversy; and more
A combative hearing over DOJ leadership and politicization draws scrutiny. A Pentagon–FAA mixup halts flights after a counter-drone system and Mylar balloon trigger. Lawmakers debate rolling back Canada tariffs amid GOP dissent. A surprising celebrity death and a Winter Olympics helmet protest spark controversy. Researchers point to love as a central key to happiness.

20 snips
Feb 11, 2026 • 9min
Mass shooting in Canada; Nancy Guthrie video; what a cardiologist eats each day; and more
Coverage of a rare mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge and the unfolding investigation. New developments in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance are highlighted. FAA grounds flights around El Paso for security reasons. Scientists warn global warming is accelerating. A cardiologist describes his everyday diet and food-as-medicine approach.

26 snips
Feb 10, 2026 • 9min
Ghislaine Maxwell testimony; Trump’s $400 million ballroom; better ways to make coffee; and more
Coverage of Ghislaine Maxwell’s deposition and legal push for clemency. A probe into legal questions over a $400 million White House ballroom and donation transparency. Debate over a Fed nominee who could influence mortgage rates. Homeland Security leaders facing scrutiny after citizen deaths. Risks of AMOC collapse threatening Iceland. The quad revolution reshaping figure skating. Tips for durable, metal-forward coffee machines.


