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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 22, 2025 • 7min
Charlie Kirk memorial, Palestinian state recognized, visa order chaos & more
Top MAGA figures spread messages of both unity and division at Charlie Kirk’s memorial. Israel's Prime Minister has responded to several western nations recognizing a Palestinian state. Why an order from President Donald Trump triggered chaos on a plane. Trump is set to announce an “answer to autism” later today. And, a storm in the Atlantic could turn into a major hurricane tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 21, 2025 • 23min
One Thing: Disney Caves to Trump’s FCC. What Does it Mean for the Rest of Us?
Disney’s decision to yank ABC host Jimmy Kimmel off the air following FCC pressure has outraged fans, performers and Democratic politicians. Will other prominent anti-Trump voices be next? We hear from someone who used to be in charge of the FCC who says the regulator is going overboard.
Guest: Tom Wheeler, former FCC Chairman
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Host: David Rind
Producer: Paola Ortiz
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 20, 2025 • 13min
5 Good Things: Bad Bunny’s Love Letter to Puerto Rico
A superstar takes the stage one last time tonight, marking the end of a historic residency in Puerto Rico. How a free travel program for high school seniors aims to connect a divided US. A 9-year-old sets up a front-yard stand designed to make people smile. A stranger’s kindness turns a homeless teen into a devoted foster dad. Plus, meet the TIME’s Kid of the Year.
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Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco
Producer: Eryn Mathewson
Showrunner: Faiz Jamil
Editorial Support: Felicia Patinkin, Isabel Rosales, Paola Ortiz, Abel Alvarado, Madeline Stix, John Blake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 19, 2025 • 6min
Inside sidelining Kimmel, Covid-19 vaccine guidance, Kirk’s funeral & more
Get the inside scoop on Jimmy Kimmel’s unexpected suspension and the political tension surrounding a potential government shutdown. Hear about the CDC's evolving guidance on Covid-19 vaccinations. Explore the details of Donald Trump's ongoing defamation lawsuit against the New York Times. Plus, learn about the high-security measures in place for Charlie Kirk's funeral, which faces unverified threats and draws a significant crowd.

Sep 19, 2025 • 7min
Government funding bill, energy price hikes, Charlie Kirk conspiracies & more
House Republicans have managed to push forward a bill to avoid a government shutdown. Vaccine advisors to the CDC are delaying a vote over a vaccine for newborns. We’ll tell you what you need to know about rising winter energy bills. Another country is accusing Russia of violating its airspace. Plus, the explosion of Charlie Kirk conspiracy theories online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 19, 2025 • 7min
Talk show censorship, Hamas hostage warning, AI political leader & more
President Donald Trump has threatened consequences for networks which broadcast unfavorable media coverage. Hamas is warning the Israeli military what will happen to the hostages if Israel’s ground offensive in Gaza City continues. A panel of CDC advisers have changed recommendations for a common vaccine for children. Republican Senators have confirmed dozens of Trump nominees in one sweeping vote. Plus, a political party in Japan wants an AI penguin leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 18, 2025 • 6min
Trump’s Kimmel response, Turning Point USA, Pope Leo’s first interview & more
President Donald Trump wraps up his second UK state visit with comments on Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension. Charlie Kirk’s widow is continuing her husband’s legacy. Trump is going to the Supreme Court about firing a Fed governor. We have an update on the Trump administration’s attempt to remove Guatemalan children. Plus, key takeaways from Pope Leo first interview since his election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 18, 2025 • 7min
US-UK deal, CDC vaccine changes, Jimmy Kimmel fallout & more
President Donald Trump and the UK prime minister have announced a technology deal while also talking about securing peace in the world. A CDC conference could lead to significant changes to childhood vaccine schedules. We explain why the axing of Jimmy Kimmel’s show may have been financially motivated. Nvidia is taking a huge stake in a rival tech company. Plus, banning the internet because of "immoral activities." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 18, 2025 • 7min
Jimmy Kimmel off the air, Antifa crackdown, UK deals & more
ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” has been taken off the air after comments Kimmel made about Charlie Kirk’s shooter. President Donald Trump plans to designate Antifa a terrorist organization. We preview a day of talks between Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Three police officers are dead after a shooting in Pennsylvania. Plus, a judge has ordered pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil to be deported to one of two countries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 17, 2025 • 7min
Interest rate cut, ex-CDC director’s hearing, missing artifact & more
The Federal Reserve announces its first rate cut of Trump's second term, sparking economic discussions. The ousted CDC director reveals shocking details about her firing during a congressional hearing. Family members seek transparency in the investigations surrounding a Black student found hanging from a tree. Tensions rise with new satellite images speculating on Israel's impending actions in Gaza City. Meanwhile, the mysterious disappearance of a 3,000-year-old pharaoh's bracelet raises alarms in Egypt, prompting a nationwide alert.


