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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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Sep 17, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Trump describes assassination attempt, Harris courts Teamsters, ‘Diddy’ arrested & more
Former President Donald Trump has recounted the assassination attempt against him, praising the Secret Service. Vice President Kamala Harris is seeking Teamsters' endorsement, pushing pro-union policies. Rapper and producer Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested in NYC amid ongoing allegations. Drug-resistant infections could cause 39 million deaths in 25 years. And, gymnast Jordan Chiles appeals to regain her bronze Olympic medal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 16, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: Security boosted at Mar-a-Lago, Putin expands Russian military, Boeing’s austerity measures & more
Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe says there’s a heavy uniformed presence at Mar-a-Lago after yesterday’s apparent assassination attempt. Springfield, Ohio has cancelled its annual arts and culture celebration due to security concerns. Russian President Vladmir Putin wants to boost the country’s army by 180,000 troops. Boeing has implemented a hiring freeze amid the ongoing strike. Plus, North Carolina is experiencing once-in-1,000-year rainfall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 16, 2024 • 7min
3 PM ET: More details about attempted Trump assassination, TikTok in court, vaccine season & more
Former President Donald Trump is expected to meet with the acting director of the Secret Service later today after an apparent assassination attempt yesterday. TikTok made its case this morning against a possible US ban of the social media app. The Federal Reserve is expected to make its latest move against inflation. Historic flooding in central Europe has taken at least 17 lives. Plus, health officials want you to get three important vaccines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 16, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: Trump’s attempted assassin charged, coal plant’s clean energy solution, ‘Succession’ in real life & more
The man accused of trying to assassinate former president Donald Trump yesterday has been charged in federal court today. Trump is adding pressure to an already complicated government funding fight. A Minnesota coal plant found the key to solving America’s biggest clean energy challenge. New York City Mayor Eric Adams's administration faces federal probes and resignations amid corruption allegations. The plot of HBO’s 'Succession' is playing out in a Nevada courtroom today, as Rupert Murdoch's children are fighting in court over control of his media empire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 16, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Apparent assassination attempt details, TikTok fights ban, Jackson 5 member dies & more
We’re learning new details about the man being held in connection with another apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Vice President Kamala Harris could be getting a surprising endorsement soon. TikTok has 15 minutes to convince a federal appeals court not to support a ban on its social media app in the US. Washington and Seoul are trying to reach a new cost-sharing deal for US forces in South Korea. And, a member of the Jackson 5 has died at the age of 70. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 16, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Apparent Trump assassination attempt, Springfield bomb threats, Emmy Awards shock & more
Authorities are investigating an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and a man has been detained. Israeli hostages found in December were reportedly killed in an Israeli airstrike. The Mayor of Springfield, Ohio says bomb threats have put the community on edge after false claims about immigrants. The US Coast Guard starts a hearing to look at the Titan submersible implosion. And, there was a surprise ending at the Emmy Awards last night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 15, 2024 • 23min
One Thing: No Phones in Class. It’s The Law Here Now.
Some states have moved to ban cell phones in schools to improve students’ engagement and mental health. However, the specific rules and implementation vary wildly from school to school. In this episode, we hear from one district official in Indiana about why their policy has been a success – so far. Guest: Dr. Laura Hammack, Beech Grove City Schools Superintendent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 14, 2024 • 13min
5 Good Things: A Woman Bikes 700 Miles to Honor Her Late Brother’s Memory
A woman went on a 700-mile bike ride to raise awareness about substance abuse after her brother died from fentanyl poisoning. Scientists have figured out a way to turn banana waste into denim and clean energy for rural communities in Pakistan. A stay-at-home mom in Michigan dresses up like a clown to pick up trash and her neighbors love her message. The San Diego Zoo is celebrating the birth of an endangered tiger cub. Plus, a Chicago man takes a more scenic route to work downtown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 13, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: Election heats up, Boar’s Head plant closure, stranded astronauts' Q&A & more
Both presidential nominees are blazing the campaign trail in key battleground states. Secretary of State Antony Blinken gave new insight into how Russia is trying to influence elections in the US and abroad. Boar’s Head says it’s closing a Virginia plant linked to a deadly listeria outbreak. A military court in Congo handed down death sentences to dozens of people, including three Americans. And, two stranded NASA astronauts spoke publicly for the first time since being left behind on the International Space Station. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 13, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: New GA school shooting details, Russia’s intelligence operations, “Karate Kid” star dies & more
We start with the campaign stops Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are making today in the final stretch of the 2024 race. More details are emerging about the deadly shooting at a Georgia high school last week. We’re learning more about Russian state media’s key role in its intelligence and influence operations around the world. Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of driving while impaired for an incident earlier this year. And, “Karate Kid” actor Chad McQueen has died at age 63. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


