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One Thing: The Laws Making It Harder to Vote

The first mail-in ballots of the 2024 presidential election are expected to be delivered soon in North Carolina. In this episode, we look at various new restrictions making it harder to vote across the country and examine why former President Donald Trump’s team is encouraging mail voting while Trump himself continues to promote false claims about it. Guest: Dianne Gallagher, CNN Correspondent For more information about voting in your state go to cnn.com/vote Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 8, 202419 min

5 Good Things: The Armless Archer Wins Historic Gold at the Paralympics

We’ll highlight some extraordinary accomplishments from Team USA athletes at the Paralympics. A six-year-old boy couldn’t wait to tell everyone at a hospital in Ohio that he was getting a new heart. Hear what some football teams are doing that could help protect players from concussions. Patients with the most common and deadly form of brain cancer can soon seek more affordable treatment. Plus, how a school in Wisconsin made their students feel like movie stars on their first day back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 7, 202412 min

6 PM ET: Trump’s hush money case, GA suspect’s court appearance, US Open tickets & more

A judge has delayed former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his criminal hush money case. Some high-profile business leaders are endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. The suspected Georgia school shooter and his father could face more charges. Russia may be more likely to carry out sabotage operations aimed at a key piece of global infrastructure. Plus, fans are paying big bucks to see two Americans face off in tonight’s US Open men’s semifinal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 6, 20246 min

3 PM ET: Trump’s E. Jean Carroll appeal, China ends foreign adoptions, Selena’s billionaire status & more

We start with former President Donald Trump’s hearing to appeal the verdict in E. Jean Carroll's defamation and sexual abuse case. Ukraine’s president is urging Western allies to speed up air defense deliveries. China is ending a program that allowed foreigners to adopt children from the country. Drivers are getting some relief at the pump. And, Selena Gomez just reached a financial milestone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 6, 20246 min

12 PM ET: Mixed jobs report, American activist killed, NFL in Brazil & more

The 14-year-old accused of killing four people in a high school shooting in Georgia has appeared in court for the first time, and so has his father. The latest jobs report is a mixed bag. Palestinian officials say Israeli forces have shot and killed an American activist in the occupied West Bank. Boeing's Starliner is finally expected to return to Earth today. And, the NFL is taking a trip to Brazil for game two of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 6, 20246 min

9 AM ET: Latest jobs report, Trump in court, deadly elementary school fire & more

Less jobs were added than expected last month, while the unemployment rate fell slightly. The 14-year-old accused of a school shooting in Georgia is making his first court appearance this morning. Former President Donald Trump is back in court in New York, we'll tell you why. At least 17 children have died in a fire at an elementary school in Kenya. And, investigators have seized phones belonging to some top aides to New York City’s mayor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 6, 20246 min

6 AM ET: Father of GA suspect charged, hottest summer recorded, Trump's hush money sentencing & more

The Georgia high school shooting suspect is set to make his first court appearance today, as his father has been charged with 2nd degree murder. The planet just had its hottest summer on record. We're expecting a decision on whether sentencing will be delayed for former President Donald Trump's hush money case. Hunter Biden will be sentenced on tax charges in December. Plus, all eyes are on today's jobs report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 6, 20246 min

6 PM ET: GA shooting suspect charged, Hunter Biden’s plea, yacht victims’ autopsies & more

Former President Donald Trump’s economic policies have experts raising eyebrows. Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to federal tax charges in a convoluted all-day hearing. New details have emerged about the deadly high school shooting in Georgia. Autopsy results have been released for four of the seven victims who died when a superyacht sank in Italy. Plus, there’s good and bad news about e-cigarette use among young people in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 5, 20246 min

3 PM ET: Trump’s economic policy, Hunter Biden’s surprise plea, Alex Morgan’s retirement & more

We start with former President Donald Trump's economic speech in New York. Hunter Biden made a surprise move in his federal tax evasion case. We have key takeaways from a hearing on Trump’s federal election interference case. Israel’s prime minister was as clear as he’s ever been about how he views a ceasefire deal with Hamas. And, US soccer legend Alex Morgan announces her retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 5, 20246 min

12 PM ET: Trump's January 6th hearing, debate rules set, NFL season kicks off & more

A hearing was held this morning to decide what happens next in former President Donald Trump's federal election subversion case. ABC News says both presidential candidates have agreed to the rules for next week's debate. We'll tell you why there's a lot riding on tomorrow's jobs report. Pope Francis and a high profile imam are calling for action on climate change and religious extremism. Plus, we'll look ahead to the opening game of the new NFL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 5, 20246 min

9 AM ET: 2024 candidates on tax, marathon runner dies, DIY pap smears & more

As we enter the final two months of the 2024 US presidential election, candidates are focusing on the economy. Georgia officials are praising school staff for their reaction to a mass shooting. President Joe Biden is expected to announce more than $7 billion in funding for rural clean energy projects. A Ugandan marathon runner has died after her boyfriend set her on fire. Plus, do-it-yourself pap smear tests are being shipped to doctors' offices around the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 5, 20246 min

6 AM ET: GA school shooting suspect, Cheney backs Harris, Murdoch succession battle & more

Investigators are searching for answers after a school shooting in Georgia, as officials say a 14 year old student is in custody. We're two months away from the 2024 presidential election, and Republican Liz Cheney says she'll be voting for Vice President Kamala Harris. Jury selection starts today in Hunter Biden's tax trial. Media outlets want access to the secret proceedings around the succession plans for Rupert Murdoch's media empire. Plus, a rare asteroid is spotted hitting Earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 5, 20246 min

6 PM ET: Harris’ economic policy, GA shooting suspect identified, Netanyahu doubles down & more

Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled new measures to help middle-class and working Americans during a rally in New Hampshire. We have new details on the shooting that killed at least four people in a Georgia high school today. Israel’s prime minister doubled down on a key demand for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Another top Ukrainian official has resigned. Plus, the Biden administration announced major actions to tackle Russia’s efforts to influence the 2024 election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 4, 20246 min

3 PM ET: GA school shooting, US service member detained, Raygun apologizes & more

We start with today’s agenda for both presidential campaigns. At least four people are believed to have been killed and multiple people injured in a Georgia high school shooting. A US Navy sailor has been detained in Venezuela. The US reported the lowest number of job openings since January 2021. And, an Olympic breaker apologizes to the breakdance community for the backlash over her dance performance at the Paris Games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 4, 20246 min

12 PM ET: Paths to 270, Russia's 2024 influence, stricter school rules & more

Both 2024 candidates have paths to get the electoral votes needed to win, while new CNN/SSRS polls show how tight the race is in six battleground states. The Biden administration is expected to accuse Russia of trying to influence the 2024 election. Israel's prime minister effectively spiked a possible ceasefire and hostage release deal with last minute demands, according to a new report. A new school year means new rules for students across the US. And, an American man is guaranteed to be in the US Open final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 4, 20246 min

9 AM ET: Battleground poll, Blinken subpoenaed, 11 year old admits to killing & more

A CNN/SSRS poll shows a mixed outlook across six key battlegrounds. We'll tell you why the House has subpoenaed Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Record temperatures have most of the West Coast under a heat alert. An 11-year-old boy has admitted to shooting and killing a former interim mayor of a small Louisiana town and his adult daughter. And, Brazil's president has taken a swipe at Elon Musk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 4, 20246 min

6 AM ET: DOJ's Hamas charges, early Christmas in Venezuela, viral armless archers & more

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to unveil a new set of economic proposals today, as former President Donald Trump is expected at a Fox News town hall and deals with some of his legal issues. The Justice Department has charged several Hamas leaders over the October 7th attacks. New York's governor is angry about her former aide who’s been accused of acting as an agent for the Chinese government. Venezuela's leader has ordered Christmas to begin more than two months early - we'll explain why. Plus, the armless archers taking the Paralympics by storm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 4, 20246 min

6 PM ET: Trump music dispute, DOJ indicts Hamas leaders, missing CA couple charges & more

A federal judge has ordered former President Donald Trump to stop playing an Isaac Hayes song at campaign rallies. The Justice Department has charged several senior Hamas leaders over the October 7th attack in Israel. A former aide to two New York governors has been charged with acting as an agent of the Chinese government. We have new developments on the suspected killing of a missing couple at a nudist resort in California. Plus, Costco customers are now paying more for their annual memberships for the first time since 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 3, 20246 min

3 PM ET: Trump’s cemetery visit fallout, Israeli protests, attempted prison break & more

Former President Donald Trump is addressing the fallout from his visit to Arlington National Cemetery last week. Israeli protesters took to the streets for a third straight day after six hostages held by Hamas were killed in Gaza over the weekend. More than 120 people have been killed in an attempted mass prison break in a central African nation. Ground shifting in one city near Los Angeles is threatening utility lines. And, DirecTV is offering some compensation to customers affected by its ongoing standoff with Disney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 3, 20246 min

12 PM ET: Deadly Russian strike, blue collar earnings, Seattle highway shooting & more

Dozens of people have been killed after a Russian strike hit a military educational facility in central Ukraine. We're just a week away from former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris coming face-to-face in their first debate. A surprising trend could be paying off for high school grads. A suspect is in custody after multiple shootings along a highway in Seattle. And, the US seized an asset of another country’s president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 3, 20246 min

9 AM ET: Harris' reproductive rights tour, Chicago train killings, sea level robots & more

Vice President Kamala Harris is heading off on a reproductive rights bus tour. The families of Israeli hostages have called a recent apology from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lies and spin. Dozens of people have been killed in a Russian strike on a military educational facility. A suspect is in custody after four people were killed while they were sleeping on a train in Chicago. And, NASA is hoping robots can answer key questions about rising sea levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 3, 20246 min

6 AM ET: Netanyahu digs in, the Pope's big trip, 50s heartthrob dies & more

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is digging in as hundreds of thousands of protestors called for the government to reach a ceasefire and hostage release deal. Vice President Kamala Harris is trying to get support from the unions. A hotel workers strike has entered its third day across the US. Pope Francis has landed in Indonesia after flying 13 hours for a historic tour. Plus, Hollywood says goodbye to a 50s heartthrob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 3, 20246 min

12 PM ET: Hostage families demand ceasefire, deadly bus crash, sports fans cut off & more

A group representing the families of hostages in Gaza has urged protesters to stay on the streets in Israel, even as a court has ordered a nationwide strike to stop. Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are campaigning hard in battleground states as mail-in voting begins this week. Seven people were killed in a bus crash on a highway in Mississippi this weekend. A far-right party has won a state election in Germany for the first time since the Nazi era. Plus, a standoff between DirecTV and Disney has left millions of sports fans in the dark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 2, 20246 min

6 AM ET: Israel nationwide protest, Labor Day weekend strike, US Open record & more

A nationwide strike is underway across Israel, aiming to pressure Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire and hostage release deal. Both campaigns in the 2024 presidential race are focusing on key battlegrounds and taking swipes at each other. More than 10,000 hotel workers across the US began striking during the Labor Day long weekend. Ukraine launched one of its biggest ever drone attacks on Russia over the weekend. Plus, a record night - and morning - at the US Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 2, 20246 min

One Thing: Trump vs. Harris on the Issues That Matter to Voters

With just days until the first mail-in ballots are sent to voters, both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have released few specifics about their policy proposals. In this episode, we examine what we do know about two key issues: the economy and immigration. Guest: Phil Mattingly, CNN Chief Domestic Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 1, 202421 min

5 Good Things: MLB All-Star Joins Backyard Wiffle Ball Game

Two male flamingos coupled up and achieved a rare feat: successfully hatching an egg together. An MLB catcher made some kids’ days by showing up to play wiffle ball. The FDA just cleared a new device that could stop severe bleeding in seconds and potentially save countless lives. The world’s oldest man celebrated his birthday this week. Plus, eight marching bands from HBCUs showcased their skills at the 10th annual National Battle of the Bands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 31, 202411 min

6 PM ET: Trump’s abortion comments, CA school food bill passes, Brazil blocks X & more

Former President Donald Trump says he’s voting “no” on a Florida amendment that would protect the right to have an abortion until a fetus is viable. California’s legislature became the first in the country to pass a bill banning several artificial dyes in foods served at public schools. Ukraine’s president has fired his Air Force chief following news that a US-made F-16 fighter jet crashed, killing one of the country’s top pilots. One of two doctors charged in connection to actor Matthew Perry’s death appeared in court today. Plus, a Brazilian Supreme Court judge ordered Elon Musk’s social media platform to be suspended in the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 30, 20246 min

3 PM ET: Harris interview takeaways, Adnan Syed case, NHL player dies & more

We start with some key lines from CNN’s interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. Some neighborhoods in southern Gaza are in ruins after Israel allowed some residents to return. We’ll tell you about the latest twist in the legal saga made famous by a true crime podcast. A neighbor suspected of killing a missing California couple at a nudist resort is being held on murder charges. And, the NHL is mourning the tragic death of a star player and his brother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 30, 20246 min

12 PM ET: Harris' interview performances, reproductive rights campaigning, Labor Day weekend weather & more

We'll take a look at how Vice President Kamala Harris performed in her first major interview of her campaign. Both Harris and former President Donald Trump are campaigning and making promises about reproductive rights. The Fed's preferred inflation gauge did better than expected last month. A US charity says one of its convoys in Gaza was hit by an Israeli airstrike. And, we'll tell you what weather you can expect this Labor Day weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 30, 20246 min

9 AM ET: Harris and Walz challenged, Gaza vaccinations, shock US Open defeat & more

Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz faced challenging questions in their CNN interview last night. Former President Donald Trump is trying move his New York state criminal trial to federal court, and delay his sentencing. The UN says it's ready to vaccinate children in Gaza when a series of pauses in fighting start this weekend. There's been a shock defeat at the US Open. Plus, two women face backlash for locking a noisy toddler in an airplane bathroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 30, 20246 min

6 AM ET: Harris-Walz interview, Trump's IVF announcement, Labor Day gas prices & more

We'll bring you the key moments from CNN's interview with Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Former President Donald Trump says the government or insurance companies will pay for IVF treatments if he's elected. It's going to be a busy week for Labor Day travel, but lower gas prices might take the sting out of it. Ukraine is trying to convince the US to let it use American weapons to strike inside Russian territory after another night of deadly Russian airstrikes. Plus, Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is set to finally return to Earth next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 30, 20246 min

6 PM ET: Harris-Walz joint interview, Gaza vaccine drive, US droughts & more

We start by previewing Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz’s exclusive joint interview with CNN that airs tonight. Israel has agreed to a series of pauses in its attacks in Gaza for a polio vaccine drive. A man suspected of killing four University of Idaho students wants to move his trial to a different county. We’ll tell you which two states are experiencing their worst droughts on record. Plus, a New York Giants rookie will wear the first retired jersey number in NFL history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 20246 min

3 PM ET: Arlington National Cemetery incident, child sex abuse report, severe turbulence injuries & more

The US Army has rebuked former President Donald Trump’s campaign over an incident at Arlington National Cemetery this week. A Justice Department watchdog released a report about the FBI’s handling of child sexual abuse allegations. A US-made F-16 fighter jet crashed, killing a top Ukrainian pilot. Severe turbulence forced a United Airlines flight to make an emergency landing. And, mortgage rates fell to their lowest level since May 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 20246 min

12 PM ET: Harris' big test, listeria outbreak, Paralympics kick off & more

Vice President Kamala Harris is sitting down with CNN today for her first off script interview with a major news outlet, as new polling shows how close the race is in key states. The US economy grew at a better rate than we thought last quarter. The CDC wants you to check your fridge amid a deadly listeria outbreak. A new poll lays out how Americans feel about US military aid for Israel, while the death toll rises from Israel's operation in the West Bank. And, the 2024 Paralympics get underway after a spectacular opening ceremony in Paris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 20246 min

9 AM ET: Trump's military cemetery backlash, Biden's legacy, student football deaths & more

Former President Donald Trump is facing some backlash over his visit to Arlington National Cemetery earlier this week. Top US and Chinese officials have wrapped up 3 days of talks focused on improving communications. We'll take a look at how President Joe Biden has affected the judiciary system during his time in office. Three student football players have died since the start of the school year. Plus, the forecast is in for this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 20246 min

6 AM ET: 2024 battleground campaigning, check your fridge, SpaceX rocket grounded & more

The 2024 presidential candidates are stepping up their campaigning in key battleground states. The CDC is warning people not to eat recalled Boar’s Head deli meat because of an ongoing deadly listeria outbreak. French authorities are now formally investigating the founder of Telegram, we'll tell you why his arrest has been so controversial. Nearly 4 million people have been urged to evacuate parts of Japan to escape Typhoon Shanshan. Plus, federal regulators have grounded a SpaceX rocket after a wayward landing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 20246 min

6 PM ET: Trump shooting probe, student loan repayment case, ex-politician convicted & more

The FBI shared new details about their investigation of the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. The US Supreme Court declined a request to lift a block on President Joe Biden’s latest student loan repayment plan. A former Nevada politician has been found guilty of murder in the death of a Las Vegas investigative reporter. We’ll tell you about an emerging threat that has health officials sounding an alarm. Plus, the number of 401(k) millionaires in the US has reached a record high. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 28, 20246 min

3 PM ET: Harris campaign’s bus tour, Berkshire Hathaway’s milestone, ancient jar shattered & more

Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz kick off their bus tour in Georgia on the heels of the Democratic National Convention. The US sanctioned an Israeli group and an individual for allegedly supporting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. One southwest African country has a plan to help alleviate the impacts of drought. Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reached a major milestone on Wall Street. And, we’ll tell you about the accident that has one museum in Israel picking up the pieces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 28, 20246 min

12 PM ET: Harris in battleground state, Telegram founder released, parental stress advisory & more

Vice President Kamala Harris is campaigning in Georgia today, as she tries to gain support in the key battleground state. An oil tanker that was attacked by militants is reportedly still on fire and could be leaking oil. 24 Republican led states want the Supreme Court to stop a rule that aims to cut methane emissions. Telegram's founder has been released from police custody and taken to court for questioning. And, parental stress is highlighted as a public health concern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 28, 20246 min

9 AM ET: Iranian campaign hacking, occupied West Bank 'escalation', AT&T outage & more

The 2024 race continues to twist and turn, with former President Donald Trump facing a new indictment and Vice President Kamala Harris finally doing a sit down interview. CNN has learnt new details about an Iranian hacking operation that has US officials on edge. Palestinian officials are describing deadly Israeli raids and airstrikes in the occupied West Bank as an "escalation". AT&T says it's fixed an issue that caused outages yesterday. And, house affordability is improving in the US, but not everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 28, 20246 min

6 AM ET: Trump's new indictment, Harris agrees to interview, 2024 Paralympic Games & more

Former President Donald Trump is facing a new, reworked indictment over January 6th and alleged election interference. Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Governor Tim Walz will sit down with CNN for their first joint interview. The Israeli military has carried out deadly raids and airstrikes in the occupied West Bank. SpaceX has once again delayed the launch of a daring mission. And, the 2024 Paralympic Games get underway in Paris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 28, 20246 min

6 PM ET: Debate rules accepted, new Trump indictment, Utah mom’s murder case & more

Former President Donald Trump says he’s accepted the rules to debate Vice President Kamala Harris next month. Special Counsel Jack Smith has filed a revised indictment in the federal election subversion case against Trump. A mother accused of killing her husband with a lethal dose of fentanyl in March 2022 has been ordered to stand trial. The Kremlin is trying to calm fears over the security of a popular messaging app following the arrest of its CEO in France over the weekend. Plus, severe drought is affecting the drinking water in one tourist hotspot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 27, 20246 min

3 PM ET: Russian nuclear plant risk, Sudan dam collapse, Mariah Carey mourns & more

We start with a warning about the risk of a nuclear accident at a Russian power plant. We’ll tell you about the impact deadly flooding is having in Sudan and Nigeria. Consumer confidence improved for a second month straight, but concerns over the labor market linger. IBM is cutting jobs in China. And, Mariah Carey shared tragic news about the loss of two family members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 27, 20245 min

12 PM ET: Hostage rescued, college killing, new form of weight loss drug & more

The Israeli military says it's rescued a man who was taken hostage by Hamas more than 10 months ago on October 7th. While they fight over rules for the presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump air new ads on key issues. Ukraine's President says he'll lay out his peace plan for President Joe Biden. A Rice University student has been found dead in an apparent murder-suicide. And, a new, cheaper version of a weight loss drug is on the market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 27, 20246 min

9 AM ET: 2024 legal cases, Meta 'pressured' over Covid, UN catastrophe warning & more

Legal issues connected to the 2024 election continue to crop up, while Latino advocates in Texas say they were targeted in an election integrity probe. How about this for DEK 2: Aid delivery to Gaza is being paused after the Israeli military issued new evacuation orders, which could also affect a polio vaccination drive. The UN Secretary General is warning of a worldwide catastrophe that's putting Pacific islands in danger. Mark Zuckerberg says the Biden administration pressured Meta to censor Covid-19 content back in 2021. Plus, SpaceX has delayed the launch of a mission aiming to pull off the first commercial spacewalk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 27, 20246 min

6 AM ET: Dangerous heat, immigration program paused, Oasis reuniting & more

Special Counsel Jack Smith is fighting to get his classified documents case against former President Donald Trump back up and running. Some schools are finishing classes early because of dangerous heat and humidity from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic. Russia hit Ukraine with another round of strikes overnight. An immigration policy that could have impacted more than 550,000 people in the US has been paused just a week after it started accepting applications. Plus, Noel and Liam Gallagher have put aside their differences and announced an Oasis tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 27, 20246 min

6 PM ET: Debate dispute, massive Russian attack, iPhone 16 launch & more

Former President Donald Trump appeared to cast doubt about whether a debate with Vice President Kamala Harris would take place next month during a campaign event in Detroit, Michigan today. Talks for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas are expected to continue this week. Russia launched a wave of deadly missile strikes on Ukraine overnight. A trial date has been set for some of Trump’s allies charged in the Arizona election interference case. Plus, we have details on the iPhone 16 rollout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 26, 20246 min

3 PM ET: US heat-related deaths, Kabul airport attack anniversary, Red Lobster closures & more

As parts of the US brace for record temperatures this week, a new study underscores the dangers of extreme heat. A new congressional task force is visiting the site of the recent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. US leaders are marking three years since a suicide bombing killed 13 American service members during the withdrawal from Afghanistan. We’ll tell you about an ice cave that collapsed while tourists were exploring it. And, more Red Lobster restaurants are on the chopping block. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 26, 20245 min

12 PM ET: 2024 debate drama, falling mortgage rates, astronauts’ new ride home & more

Former President Donald Trump appeared to undercut his campaign’s efforts to keep the same rules in place for his debate against Vice President Kamala Harris next month. The US is optimistic about where negotiations stand for a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas. Mortgage rates are falling in the US, but the drop could be a double-edged sword for home buyers. The captain of the luxury yacht that sank off the coast of Sicily last week is under investigation. Plus, NASA says Boeing's Starliner astronauts will return to Earth on a different spacecraft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 26, 20246 min

9 AM ET: Gaza talks stalemate, AZ election subversion case, dementia ZIP codes & more

Negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza continue in Cairo, after a weekend of escalating tensions in the Middle East. A judge in Arizona is set to hear arguments today that may decide whether several allies of former President Donald Trump could face prison time. A person is dead and several others injured after a landslide hit Ketchikan, Alaska, with officials warning another could strike nearby. Russia has launched a deadly and massive missile and drone attack at Ukraine, aimed at the country's energy infrastructure. Plus, how your ZIP code could determine your dementia diagnosis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 26, 20246 min