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Sep 17, 2025 • 7min
Rate cut coming, Trump’s royal welcome, Ben & Jerry's split up & more
A long awaited interest rate cut from the federal reserve is set to be announced later today. The British royals are hosting the Trumps at Windsor Castle. We explain why funding for Obamacare credits could be crucial to avoiding a government shutdown next month. The widow of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny says lab tests reveal how her husband died. Plus, the scoop on why Ben and Jerry are splitting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 17, 2025 • 7min
Trump in UK, Kirk shooter text messages, new TikTok owners & more
Authorities in Gaza say almost a hundred Palestinians have been killed since Israel launched its ground invasion. Mass protests are expected during President Donald Trump second state visit in the UK. Alleged text messages from the Charlie Kirk shooting suspect suggest a possible motive. Why a senate hearing with the FBI Director and senators turned into a shouting match. Plus, the potential owners of the new US-owned TikTok app have been revealed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 16, 2025 • 7min
Kirk suspect in court, FBI director’s hearing, ‘kissing bug’ disease & more
The suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk appeared for his first court hearing today – we have details. Senators grilled FBI Director Kash Patel’s leadership. Increased security is top of mind for lawmakers in the latest stopgap measure. Gaza City residents are scrambling to flee, as Israel expands its military operation. Plus, why experts say an illness spread by bugs may be here to stay in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 16, 2025 • 6min
Gaza City attack latest, Robert Redford dies, Mangione in court & more
The UN has given a dire warning about the children of Gaza City, as Israel begins its major ground invasion there. Credit scores in the US are dropping at a rate not seen since the Great Depression. We pay tribute to Hollywood legend Robert Redford. We’ll tell you the outcome of Luigi Mangione’s first court appearance in months. Plus, all you need to know about President Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 16, 2025 • 7min
Gaza City invasion, Kirk shooting suspect in court, Trump sues NYT & more
The Israeli military has launched a ground offensive in Gaza City, as a UN commission says Israel is committing genocide. The man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk is set to appear in court today. We have the latest on President Donald Trump’s crime crackdown in Memphis and which city he says is next. The US military has killed three people in a strike against “narcoterrorists.” Plus, why Trump is suing The New York Times for billions of dollars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 15, 2025 • 7min
Kirk suspect reportedly confesses, Tesla stock, ‘tooth-in-eye' surgery & more
New details are emerging about the suspected shooter in Charlie Kirk’s murder. Israel says it faces isolation in a key industry for its war in Gaza. A Polish official has an idea to protect Ukraine that NATO previously considered. Tesla appears to be on the verge of an epic comeback, thanks to Elon Musk. Plus, we’ll tell you about a rare procedure that made a blind man see again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 15, 2025 • 7min
Charlie Kirk funeral challenges, Memphis crime crackdown, TikTok deal & more
The funeral of Charlie Kirk is posing a big challenge for law enforcement. We have the latest details on President Donald Trump’s crime crackdown in Memphis. The former chief of the Israeli military has shared a shocking statistic about Gaza. China is accusing a major American company of violating anti-monopoly laws. Plus, some good news about TikTok’s future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 15, 2025 • 7min
Kirk shooting motive, Israeli ground operation, historic Emmy wins & more
Investigators are working to piece together the motive behind Charlie Kirk's shooting. An Israeli ground operation in Gaza City could happen as soon as today. Romania is accusing Russia of breaching its airspace. We’ll tell you which high-profile Democrat is now endorsing NYC mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani. Plus, this year’s Emmys is one for the history books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 14, 2025 • 20min
One Thing: Charlie Kirk Was Killed. Now What?
The apparent assassination of Charlie Kirk has both sides of the aisle calling on Americans to ‘lower the temperature’ of political rhetoric. But we’ve been here before – is there actually any chance that happens? We hear why Kirk was so effective in motivating young conservatives and look at what could happen next.
Guest: Alex Stone & Lilliana Mason, SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins Professor of Political Science
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Host: David Rind
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
Editorial Support: Donie O’Sullivan & Sean Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 13, 2025 • 15min
5 Good Things: Mahjong: It’s Not Just Your Grandma’s Game Anymore
A new generation is falling in love with a centuries-old game. These women 65 and older clean local ponds by diving for trash (and have a blast doing it). She lost her dad in the Twin Towers – but the FDNY made sure he was still part of her wedding day. A doctor was told he would die, but he found a treatment for his disease everyone else had missed. Plus, the music program that teaches kids jazz and so much more.
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Host/Producer: Krista Bo
Producers: Eryn Mathewson and Leying Tang
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
Special Thanks: Nadia Kounang Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


