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5 Good Things: The Heart Transplant that Connected Two Families
Chicks of America’s favorite bald eagle couple have been named. How a school superintendent in PA gets stringed instruments in students’ hands for free. A teen heart transplant recipient's push for organ donation awareness. These 90-somethings found a new way to fight loneliness and stay connected. Plus, lost wedding photos took an incredible journey back home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stocks battered by sell-off, teacher grants frozen, TikTok’s deadline extended & more
Investors’ fears over tit-for-tat tariffs sent markets tumbling for a second day. The Trump administration got its first win at the Supreme Court since reclaiming power. TikTok’s future in the US still hangs in the balance. A federal judge has ruled on a case regarding the Trump administration’s error over deportation flights to El Salvador. Plus, the latest update on a growing measles outbreak in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Inflation warning, pandemic-level job cuts, new Diddy charges & more
We start with the Fed chair’s warning about President Donald Trump’s tariffs on inflation. The Secretary of State weighs in on Trump’s tariffs, a Ukraine peace deal and Myanmar earthquake recovery efforts. The federal government took mass layoffs to another level last month. We break down Sean “Diddy” Combs’ latest charges ahead of his trial next month. Plus, everything you need to know about the Women’s Final Four tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stocks tumble, Social Security downsize, Russell Brand charges and more
We begin with the latest market reactions to President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. The Social Security Administration is making big cuts to its technology team. We tell you how the job market has fared in March. Trump targets more Ivy League schools for federal funding cuts. Plus, the charges against British comedian Russell Brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
China’s tariff retaliation, March jobs report, remote tribe arrest & more
China is introducing a 34% tariff on all US imports starting April 10th. The latest jobs report for March is out. Israel has expanded its ground offensive in Gaza. TikTok is once again running out of time to find a US buyer before tomorrow’s deadline. Plus, a US tourist has been arrested for allegedly trying to contact one of the world’s most isolated tribes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Global recession fears, NSA director fired, measles vaccination rate & more
As global markets react to US tariffs, there are concerns about a worldwide recession. Parts of the US are bracing for once in a generation flooding this weekend. The Trump administration has fired the NSA director and his deputy. South Korea’s highest court has made its ruling about whether to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol. And, measles vaccination rates could be lower than we thought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wall Street losses, Signal investigation, Dr. Oz's confirmation & more
President Donald Trump shrugged off market reaction to his tariff package. We have developments on a high-stakes court hearing over Trump’s deportation flights. A Pentagon watchdog launched an investigation on the Signal group chat drama. A historic flooding threat is ramping up in the US. Plus, another one of Trump’s Cabinet picks has been confirmed by the Senate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Historic global trade war, WH fires staffers, devastating storms & more
One of America’s biggest trading partners launched the first major response to President Donald Trump’s massive tariff announcement. The White House handed out pink slips to multiple administration officials. A tornado threat is far from over as people across the central US are left picking up the pieces. We’ll tell you where Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations stand. Plus, NYC Mayor Eric Adams is hitting the campaign trail with a notable change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tariffs hit households, Rubio’s NATO meeting, FDA delays vax approval & more
We’ll break down the impact President Donald Trump’s tariffs will have on Amercian households. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US is staying in NATO. Layoff announcements are at their highest level since the pandemic. The FDA is delaying its full approval of a Covid-19 vaccine. And, investigators share what caused the death of a former New York Yankee’s son. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stock markets fall, US storm deaths, transgender travel warnings & more
Global stock markets are taking a hit following yesterday’s US tariff announcement. Severe storms in the central US have turned deadly. Whooping cough cases are rising, with Louisiana reporting two infant deaths. Hungary is leaving the ICC, as it hosts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Plus, some countries are warning transgender tourists about coming to the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump’s tariff fallout, violent tornadoes, FEMA migrant funds & more
World leaders are vowing to retaliate against President Donald Trump’s widespread tariff announcement. Meanwhile, Trump’s auto tariffs come into effect today, bringing possible price hikes. Intense tornadoes and baseball-sized hail has hit the central US. FEMA funding to aid migrants may be used to detain them instead. Plus, three Americans have escaped death sentences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump signs global tariffs, deportation list, new TikTok bidder & more
President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on practically all imports into the US. Dangerous storms, including strong tornadoes and destructive flooding, are hitting parts of the US. A list of deportation recommendations to the US government is drawing concerns. The Taliban is making progress on the diplomatic stage. Plus, an e-commerce giant put in a last-minute bid to buy TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump’s worst-case scenario tariffs, SCOTUS decisions, tech experts’ AI fears & more
We start by breaking down what one of President Donald Trump’s tariff proposals could mean for your budget. CBD and flavored vaping products were at the center of two Supreme Court rulings today. China is ramping up its military drills around Taiwan. We’ll tell you what Myanmar’s military government announced to help earthquake recovery efforts. And, how will artificial intelligence change the way humans think? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tariff plans pros and cons, Planned Parenthood funding, egg shortage cracks & more
First, we’ll break down the possible tariff options President Donald Trump is reportedly still weighing. The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on whether a state can cut Planned Parenthood funding. The corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been dismissed with a twist. Russia has launched its biggest military conscription drive in years. Plus, the egg shortage is finally improving, but there’s a catch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tariff waiting game, tornado outbreak expected, record Senate speech & more
President Donald Trump is finally expected to announce his next round of tariffs today. Florida’s special House elections were a win for Republicans, but it wasn’t all bad news for Democrats. A tornado outbreak is expected in parts of the US. The record has been broken for the longest Senate floor speech. Plus, there’s been a rare moment of hope in the rescue efforts after Myanmar’s devastating earthquake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Election night results, migrant children legal aid, Val Kilmer dies & more
We’ll bring you the results from yesterday’s elections in Wisconsin and Florida. President Donald Trump is promising to reshape global trade but it’s not clear what will be included in his sweeping tariffs. Israel is expanding its military operation in Gaza and seizing land. A federal judge is ordering the Trump administration to temporarily bring back legal aid for tens of thousands of migrant children. And, actor Val Kilmer has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WI & FL elections, Trump ‘perfecting’ tariff plan, ‘tush push’ delay & more
Voting is underway in high-stakes elections in two states. We have the latest Ivy League school to face funding halts or cuts since President Donald Trump took office. Businesses are weighing their options over uncertainty surrounding Trump’s tariff plan. Parts of the US are under a severe weather threat this week. Plus, the NFL announced some key changes to the game for the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Looming tariffs, 23 states sue HHS, Mangione death penalty & more
The White House says President Donald Trump’s new tariffs will go into effect immediately after his Rose Garden announcement tomorrow. Several states and DC are suing the Trump administration over public health funding rollbacks. The DOJ is seeking the death penalty for the man accused of killing a healthcare CEO. We’ll tell you how a federal judge ruled in an Alabama case about out-of-state abortions. Plus, there’s conflicting accounts from police and a prominent Jeffrey Epstein accuser about a crash she alleges sent her to the hospital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tariff uncertainty, federal jobs purge, torpedo bat & more
There’s uncertainty about what’s happening with tariffs this week and even President Donald Trump’s advisors aren’t sure. Mass job cuts at federal health agencies have begun today. The search continues for survivors of last week’s earthquake in Myanmar, but time is running out. What's the deal with the MLB's new ‘torpedo’ bats? Plus, we’ll tell you why Aprils Fool’s Day can be both fun and good for your health! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Europe’s tariff warning, TikTok’s deadline, Karen Read murder trial & more
As the world waits to see what President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” will bring, Europe is threatening to strike back. Harvard is the latest university to face threats to funding over antisemitism accusations. TikTok has until Saturday to find a US owner. Jury selection is starting for Karen Read’s second murder trial. Plus, the final four is set for the women’s NCAA basketball tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Votes test Trump, man mistakenly sent to mega prison, marathon senate speech & more
Voters in Florida and Wisconsin will take part in the first key elections since President Donald Trump took office again. The Trump administration says it mistakenly deported a man to an El Salvador prison. Trump’s targeting ticket price gouging. A Democratic Senator has been giving a marathon floor speech. Plus, Hooters is filing for bankruptcy but says it’s not going anywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WHCA vs WH, buried measles forecast, NASA astronauts speak out & more
A Trump aide echoed the administration’s repeated belief on tariffs, but some experts aren’t buying it. The White House Correspondents’ Association says the Trump administration is trying to pressure reporters. We have the latest on the Supreme Court’s first religion-centered appeal in nearly two years. A new report from ProPublica goes into the CDC’s messaging on measles vaccinations. Plus, two astronauts gave their first interview since their extended stay in space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stocks in a slump, Musk’s CIA visit, Tesla dealership fire & more
Investors are on edge as President Donald Trump’s new sweeping tariffs are set to go into effect this week. Elon Musk is expected to visit the CIA for the first time today. We have the latest on search and rescue efforts in Myanmar after a powerful earthquake last week. We’ll tell you where the search for four missing US soldiers in Lithuania now stands. Plus, another attack on Tesla cars is under investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Recession risk, Trump’s 'angry' at Putin, SCOTUS religion case & more
We start with the latest economic forecasts amid the Trump administration’s tariff war. President Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on Russia to end the war in Ukraine. The special elections in Florida tomorrow may be tighter than Republicans would like. The Supreme Court is debating if states could tax religious-affiliated groups. Plus, a good night’s sleep might protect you from this disease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump eyes third term, aid workers’ bodies found, French politics shock & more
We’ll look at what auto tariffs could mean for US jobs and whether people should rush to buy a car. President Donald Trump isn’t ruling out trying to run for a third term. A UN agency says the bodies of more than a dozen aid workers have been recovered in Gaza. One of the favorites for the next French presidential election has been banned from running for office. Plus, a cryptocurrency billionaire is funding a space mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
‘Liberation Day’ promise, rescue window closing, dangerous storms & more
President Donald Trump says new tariffs will lead to “Liberation Day” in the US. Time is running out to rescue people buried in the rubble of Friday’s earthquake in Myanmar. A line of dangerous and deadly storms is moving east. Elon Musk is taking a big interest in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race. Plus, the March Madness men’s final four is set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One Thing: Why Musk Is Pouring Millions into Wisconsin
Elon Musk and other outside groups have poured millions of dollars into advertising and organizing ahead of Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election on Tuesday. We hear about why the outcome could tell us something about the national political mood early into the second Trump administration. Guest: Arlette Saenz, CNN Correspondent Have a tip or question about the new Trump administration? Call us at 202-240-2895 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Good Things: The Barber Who Pays Kids to Read
A barbershop in Pennsylvania is boosting reading levels and confidence. Millions around the world are hooked on a Dutch city’s fish doorbell livestream. The National Cherry Blossom Festival in DC kicked off with a new activity for a good cause. Researchers in the UK are using AI to understand the emotions of a farm animal better. Plus, a former race driver lost his legs, but broke a world record in a different kind of race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
USAID dissolved, Vance's trip to Greenland, state bans LGBTQ+ flags & more
We start with the Trump administration’s bold steps to dismantle a key humanitarian agency. Vice President JD Vance made a high-profile case for America’s desire to own Greenland. We’ll tell you the latest case the Trump administration is taking to the Supreme Court. A US measles outbreak may be linked to cases across borders. Plus, one state, two bans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump-Carney call, Dow plunges, cloning fashion models & more
We start with an escalating trade war between the US and Canada. Hot inflation data has investors worried. Search and rescue operations are underway following a devastating earthquake in Myanmar. Tensions are ramping up again between Israel and Hezbollah. Plus, we’ll tell you how one fashion giant is using artificial intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hegseth feels the heat, state bans fluoride, ‘The White Lotus’ criticism & more
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is in the Philippines today as scrutiny over his role in the Signal group chat intensifies. We'll tell you which state has become the first to officially ban fluoride from drinking water. Call center jobs at the Department of Veteran Affairs are being slashed. A bid to stop the government from immediately deporting a Cornell University student has been denied. Plus, why Duke University is criticizing HBO series "The White Lotus". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Myanmar earthquake impact, Greenland protests, Texas water rescues & more
Myanmar’s ruling military junta says many civilians have been killed and injured by today’s earthquake. Protests have been planned for Vice President JD Vance’s trip to Greenland. Some Tesla investors are concerned about how much time Elon Musk is spending in Washington. US intelligence says India is becoming a bigger player in the illegal fentanyl trade. Plus, flooding and storms are causing problems in parts of Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Vance’s Greenland trip, Myanmar earthquake, vacation arrest & more
Vice President JD Vance is heading to Greenland for a controversial visit. A huge and deadly earthquake has hit Myanmar. Canada’s prime minister says his country’s old relationship the US is “over.” President Donald Trump is targeting another DC law firm. Plus, a couple arrived in Mexico for a vacation and ended up in jail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Save Signal messages, Trump withdraws nomination, Tesla arson suspect & more
We start with a federal judge’s order over leaked text messages on Signal detailing a strike in Yemen. President Donald Trump withdrew a congresswoman’s nomination as a top diplomat. We have the latest on the AP’s legal fight against the White House’s decision to limit its access to presidential events. There are key takeaways from a Senate hearing about the deadly midair plane collision in Washington, DC. And, police investigating several Tesla fires have made an arrest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Signal scandal lawsuit, US jobless claims, alleged MS-13 leader’s arrest & more
We start with details on an upcoming emergency hearing over the fallout from a controversial group chat that included a journalist. We’re hearing from three major US trading partners about President Trump’s auto tariffs. European leaders have stated their positions about whether to lift Russian sanctions. A wave of federal workers is entering a frozen labor market. Plus, the federal government is cracking down on foreign gang members in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Health agency job cuts, Musk’s million-dollar awards, MLB Opening Day & more
Thousands of people are set to lose their jobs in a Department of Health and Human Services overhaul. World leaders have met in Paris to discuss the war in Ukraine. Elon Musk is offering cash giveaways to sign a petition against “activist judges.” An Oscar-winning director is determined to stay in the occupied West Bank, despite being attacked. Plus, it’s a huge day for Major League Baseball fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Vehicle price hikes, Noem’s prison visit, submarine sinks & more
Industry experts are warning that President Donald Trump’s new auto tariffs could send car prices soaring. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has visited a prison holding deported Venezuelans. At least four people have died, after a submarine carrying dozens of tourists sank off Egypt’s coast. A luxury trip to South Africa attended by about a dozen US attorneys general is raising eyebrows. Plus, we'll tell you everything you need to know about the March Madness Sweet Sixteen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Auto tariffs backlash, more students detained, Europe's crisis warning & more
Countries around the world have condemned President Donald Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on all foreign cars coming into the US. A US defense official says the information shared in the Signal chat about strikes in Yemen was highly classified. More university students have been detained by federal agents. North Korea seems to have sent thousands more troops to Russia this year, as Europe is warning citizens to stock up on supplies. Plus, South Texas is getting a huge amount of rain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump's auto tariffs, wartime law on hold, Dollar Tree's merger ends & more
President Donald Trump announced an early rollout of tariffs on cars from foreign countries. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called leaked military war plans a "team update." A federal appeals court has ruled on Trump's ability to use a wartime power for deportations. We'll tell you about the search for four missing US soldiers. Plus, Dollar Tree is on the losing end of a merger with Family Dollar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Calls for Hegseth to resign, student loan delinquencies, NPR/PBS heads grilled & more
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing resignation calls over the fallout from a Signal group chat scandal. Millions of student loan borrowers could reach a record for the wrong reasons. A DOGE subcommittee is putting NPR and PBS CEOs in the hot seat. Brazil’s Supreme Court ruled on Jair Bolsonaro’s alleged plot to attempt a coup. Plus, the serious hazard that could put a potential mission to Mars at risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Group chat messages released, Tesla’s stock comeback, new UTI drug & more
The Atlantic has released more messages from that Trump administration group chat, but officials are still playing it down. The Supreme Court has made a decision on whether to uphold ghost gun laws. Tesla shares are moving back up, but it’s not clear if it’ll last. The report card on US infrastructure is in, as Baltimore marks a sad anniversary. Plus, a new UTI treatment has been approved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Signal app explained, UPenn research warning, Wall Street bonuses & more
We’ll take a closer look at the message app at the center of the Trump administration’s group chat controversy. US Intelligence says drug cartels are one of the biggest threats to the US. South Korean wildfires have killed dozens of people. The University of Pennsylvania says lifesaving research is in jeopardy after its funding was cut. Plus, it’s been a record bonus season for Wall Street. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Group chat blame game, NPR and PBS scrutiny, Vance joining Greenland trip & more
Intel officials are pointing the finger at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after a journalist was added to a group chat about Yemen strikes. President Donald Trump says Russia could be “dragging their feet.” NPR and PBS will be grilled by lawmakers today over their funding. Vice President JD Vance is joining a controversial trip to Greenland. Plus, new details have been released about the death of the teenage son of a former New York Yankees player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Alarming measles outbreak, Gaza’s biggest protest, Trump criticizes self-portrait & more
The White House is doing damage control after a group chat about US military strikes on Yemen leaked. We'll tell you why US measles cases are still rising. Columbia University's faculty is fighting to restore millions in federal funding. We take you to the largest protest against Hamas since the start of the war in Gaza. Plus, President Trump isn't a fan of his self-portrait. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trump officials interrogated, Black Sea deal, Palestinian journalists killed & more
Tense exchanges erupted at a key hearing with the nation’s top intelligence officials over leaked military plans. Ukraine and Russia reached an agreement in separate talks with the US. We have details on an Israeli strike that killed two Palestinian journalists in Gaza. Americans are growing more pessimistic about the economy. Plus, one of Pope Francis’ doctors reveals how close the 88-year-old pontiff came to death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Group chat grilling, 'flimsy' deportation evidence, child labor laws & more
Top US national security officials are being questioned by lawmakers about a leaked group chat discussing war plans. Some of the evidence the Trump administration is using to try and deport migrants from the US is sparking criticism. We'll tell you which state is debating a bill that would loosen child labor laws. 23andMe users are being urged to delete their accounts. Plus, the world’s longest-serving death row prisoner is receiving compensation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Group chat investigation, FBI Tesla task force, spring heatwave & more
There are calls for a probe after a journalist was reportedly accidentally added to a group chat with messages about US plans to strike Yemen. The FBI has created a team to look into the recent Tesla attacks. The Trump administration is cutting dozens of grants for LGBTQ health research. A couple who’ve been in the US for 35 years have been deported back to Colombia. Plus, parts of the US are heating up this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Text message fallout, state secrets privilege, UFC champion sentenced & more
A journalist spoke to CNN after he says he was added to a text chat on highly sensitive US strike attack plans. The Trump Administration is trying to use the state secrets privilege to avoid handing over details about deportation flights. A Columbia University student and permanent US resident says she’s being targeted for deportation. The head of the US Postal Service has stepped down. Plus, a former UFC champion has been sentenced to five years in prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
War plans via text, Turkey detains protesters, new CDC nominee & more
Trump officials accidentally texted military strike plans to a journalist. We have key takeaways from a federal court hearing on the deportation flights case. Turkey has detained thousands of protestors after the arrest of Istanbul's mayor. The Trump administration is making a new justification for attempting to deport a pro-Palestinian activist. Plus, Trump has a new pick to lead the CDC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Deportations dispute hearing, Israel's Gaza emigration plan, $20 billion investment & more
An appeals court is hearing the federal government’s request to lift a block on deportation flights. The Trump administration is taking efforts to downsize the federal government to the Supreme Court. Israel is moving forward with a controversial proposal that critics warn could amount to ethnic cleansing. A member of President Donald Trump’s legal team is taking on a new role. Plus, we’ll tell you which US industry is getting a big financial boost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices