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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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Aug 29, 2023 • 5min
6 AM: FL bracing for Idalia, Trump's legal calendar, Eminem asks candidate to stop & more
People in Florida are preparing for Idalia as it strengthens to a category 3 hurricane this morning. Police in North Carolina are still looking for the weapon and the motive to a deadly campus shooting. We'll wrap the details of yesterday's cases in DC and Georgia involving former President Donald Trump. Schools and businesses in Fukushima are getting harassing calls after Japan released treated radioactive water into the ocean. And, Eminem asks a presidential candidate to stop.
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Aug 29, 2023 • 5min
10 PM ET: UNC-Chapel Hill shooting, Idalia intensifying, remembering ‘Joe the Plumber’ & more
Police have arrested a man in connection to a deadly shooting at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to make landfall as a Category 3 hurricane in Florida bringing damaging winds, rain, and storm surge. We’re learning more about the gunman who killed three Black people in a racist shooting at a store in Jacksonville, Florida. President Joe Biden marked the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington while warning about the rise of extremism in the US. Lastly, the man who became known as “Joe the Plumber” during the 2008 election cycle has died.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 28, 2023 • 6min
5 PM ET: Mark Meadows' hearing, Idalia evacuation orders, Dollar General shooting & more
Former President Donald Trump’s infamous call with Georgia officials has been a key part of his former White House chief of staff’s hearing today. Several counties are under evacuation orders ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia. Plus, we’ll tell you about a fiery helicopter crash that killed at least two people. New details are emerging about a racist shooting rampage at a store in Jacksonville, Florida. And, Spain’s soccer chief could face charges for kissing a Women’s World cup player without her consent – we have the latest.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 28, 2023 • 5min
12 PM ET: FL hurricane watch, Trump trial date set, MLK speech & more
Tropical Storm Idalia is heading toward Florida and expected to strengthen to a Category 3 hurricane. There are two hearings happening in two of Donald Trump’s four criminal trials – one in Georgia and the other in Washington DC – that’ll give a clearer picture of what comes next. We’ll tell you what you need know about Covid-19 now the virus has changed and so has our immunity. Plus, today is the 60th anniversary of one of the most iconic speeches in history.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 27, 2023 • 19min
One Thing: Scenes from a (Trump-less) GOP Debate
Eight Republican presidential candidates took the stage in Milwaukee last week for the first primary debate of the 2024 campaign. Notably missing, however, was frontrunner Donald Trump, who surrendered to Fulton County authorities a day later in the Georgia 2020 election subversion case. In today’s episode, we head to Milwaukee to recap the moments that mattered and to get a sense of how the debate could shape the race going forward. Guests: Dana Bash, CNN Anchor & Chief Political Correspondent Jeff Zeleny, CNN Chief National Affairs Correspondent Kit Maher, CNN Campaign Embed To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 20, 2023 • 19min
One Thing: What is Maui After the Fires?
It’s been over a week since blazing wildfires ripped through the island of Maui, killing over 100 people and causing billions of dollars of damage. While the outpouring of support has been significant, some locals have voiced anger over the official response, lingering tourist presence, and real estate speculators trying to buy up land. In today’s episode, we hear stories of survival and look at how disasters like this one are forcing communities to ask tough questions about how prepared they are for stronger and faster wildfires. Guest: Bill Weir, CNN Chief Climate Correspondent For more on how you can help the Hawaii wildfire victims, go here.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 13, 2023 • 18min
One Thing: Hollywood’s Strike Season is Ripe for Adaptation
Thousands of Hollywood actors and writers have been on strike for weeks demanding raises, regulation of artificial intelligence, and residuals from content created for streaming services. Meanwhile, thousands of hotel workers and public sector employees in Los Angeles have also staged work stoppages as they push for better wages. However, this uptick in labor unrest goes well beyond California. In today’s episode, we look at what’s driving a surge in union membership across the country and look at how presidential politics could play a role in a potential autoworkers strike. Guest: Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Business and Politics Correspondent To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 6, 2023 • 18min
One Thing: Why the Third Trump Indictment is the Most Serious Yet
Donald Trump was indicted Tuesday on criminal charges by a federal grand jury in special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election, the latest in a series of unprecedented criminal indictments against the former President. In today’s episode, we examine the historic charges and how it appears prosecutors plan to make their case. Plus, a look at how the Republican frontrunner is expected to navigate a packed courtroom calendar while on the campaign trail. Guest: Elie Honig, CNN Senior Legal AnalystTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 30, 2023 • 17min
One Thing: Weight Loss Drugs: Trend or Treatment?
A new group of drugs for type 2 diabetes and obesity have shown to be more effective for weight loss than any previous medications. Some medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have surged in popularity thanks in part to celebrity use. But who should be taking them? And are they safe? In today’s episode, we break down the future of the weight loss industry and examine why some of these medications could also help curb addictive behaviors. Guest: Meg Tirrell, CNN Medical CorrespondentTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 23, 2023 • 17min
One Thing: Welcome to Hot World Summer
Throughout the month of July, scorching temperatures have broken records on several continents — the latest in a trend caused by the climate crisis. Meanwhile, in the US, extreme rainfall has led to devastating floods and toxic wildfire smoke has drifted down from Canada, prompting unhealthy air alerts in multiple cities. In today’s episode, we break down why this moment is uniquely dangerous and look at how the climate crisis is already forcing people’s hands about where to live. Guest: Bill Weir, CNN Chief Climate CorrespondentTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


