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May 2, 2023 • 1h 20min

Biden admin to send 1,500 more troops to southern border

A border surge is expected as a key immigration policy is set to expire. Now, the Biden administration is deploying even more American troops to the U.S. Mexico border. CNN is on the ground there as some border towns declare state of emergency. Plus, some are warning of a recession and major job losses if Congress and the White House cannot strike a debt deal soon. Also, Jake speaks with artificial intelligence pioneer Geoffrey Hinton about the looming dangers of artificial intelligence.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 1, 2023 • 1h 20min

Sheriff: gunman kills 5 after being asked to stop firing rifle

The man who was previously deported four times killed his neighbors execution style after they complained about noise from his Friday night gunfire. Now agents on the border are being told to be on alert as authorities admit they have no idea where he is. Plus, E. Jean Carroll is back on the stand under aggressive cross-examination from Trump’s attorneys. Also, the second largest bank collapse in U.S. history. First Republic Bank has been taken over by JP Morgan Chase. Are more banks in jeopardy of going down and how secure is the U.S. economy?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 28, 2023 • 40min

Nebraska, South Carolina fail to pass new abortion bans

Attempts to restrict abortions in two separate states were shut down. We speak with a group of women who pulled off a legislative maneuver to stop one ban from moving forward. Plus, a new wave of Russian attacks across Ukraine including an apartment building hit by a missile. Also, as more people turn to weight loss drugs, its taking a toll on household names in the weight loss industry.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 27, 2023 • 41min

Pentagon docs leak judge: “incredible” suspect didn’t think info would spread

The member of the Air National Guard who is accused of stealing and sharing classified documents appears in court and the government says he has a history of threatening to kill people. Plus, dozens of Americans are trapped in Sudan, begging the U.S. government to help get them out. Why do U.S. officials say they can’t help even though other countries are carrying out evacuations? Also, Brittney Griner holds her first news conference since her release from a Russian prison.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 26, 2023 • 40min

Soon: House expected to vote on debt limit bill

A critical vote is possibly just minutes away as Speaker McCarthy pushes House Republicans to sign off on his debt limit plan. We speak with one GOP holdout about the offers. Plus, a parole board votes against sparing the life of a death row inmate in Oklahoma. Plus, Disney versus DeSantis as a new major lawsuit accuses the Florida governor of weaponizing his political power.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 25, 2023 • 40min

Biden announces re-election campaign: “lets finish the job”

Joe Biden has officially announced he is running for re-election after releasing a campaign video that’s a study in contrast as Republicans release their own video using AI. Plus, one state is trying to restrict hormone therapy and surgery for transgender minors and adults but the state's Republican secretary of state said this goes too far. Also, a look at the trail over whether Ed Sheeran’s singe “Thinking Out Loud” copied a classic Marvin Gaye song which begins this week.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 24, 2023 • 40min

WH: U.S. is “actively facilitating” exit of Americans from Sudan

As the violence erupts in Sudan, the U.S. and other nations evacuate their embassies. But, what about other Americans on the ground? Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) of the Foreign Affairs Committee joins to discuss Biden’s response in Sudan and the prospects of negotiating peace between Ukraine and Russia. Plus, a Kentucky sheriffs office explains why it hired the cop who killed Breonna Taylor.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 21, 2023 • 1h 20min

Montana GOP silences trans lawmaker who condemned care ban

Republican state lawmakers are refusing to let a democratic state representative who is transgender speak after she made a passionate plea against a bill that would ban hormone treatments and surgery for transgender minors in Montana. That state lawmaker joins to discuss. Plus, an IRS agent tries to get whistleblower protection in the Hunter Biden probe, claiming to have information that contradicts the attorney general’s sworn testimony. This as Hunter Biden’s lawyers book a sit down with prosecutors.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 20, 2023 • 1h 20min

Attorney: prosecutors plan to dismiss charges against Alec Baldwin

Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin is soon to be cleared of involuntary manslaughter charges after a gun on a movie set killed his colleague. But, is Baldwin legally cleared for good? Plus, a father and daughter are shot after the six-year-old’s basketball rolled into a neighbor’s yard. Also, the most powerful unmanned rocket ever created exploded mid air. Why Elon Musk’s SpaceX says it triggered the fiery scene on purpose.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 19, 2023 • 1h 24min

Supreme Court maintains access to abortion pill for two more days

The U.S. Supreme Court pauses until Friday restrictions on access to an abortion pill which were put in place by a Texas judge. But, what might happen after this two day stay? Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) joins to provide her analysis and concerns. Plus, two cheerleaders were shot after they mistakenly opened the door to the wrong vehicle. Also, the CEO of Dominion Voting Systems joins to answer why his compony took the historic $787.5 million settlement from Fox News.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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