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6 AM ET: Morocco survivors, Biden in Vietnam, US Open victory & more

As the death toll climbs in Morocco, rescuers scramble to find survivors of the 6.8 magnitude earthquake. President Joe Biden is wrapping up his trip to Vietnam, where he strengthened the US’ partnership with another one of China’s neighbors. The president of the Spanish soccer federation has resigned over the unwanted kiss he gave player Jennifer Hermoso after Spain’s World Cup victory. Gun organizations are suing New Mexico’s governor over a gun violence order - we’ll tell bring you the details. And, Novak Djokovic wins another grand slam title. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 11, 20235 min

One Thing: Is the Driverless Car Revolution Stuck in Reverse?

After a series of incidents in San Francisco, California authorities have asked General Motors to take some of its Cruise robotaxis off the road. It comes not long after California regulators gave the greenlight for Cruise and its competitor Waymo to charge for robotaxi rides in the city at any time of day. So what does that mean for the future of driverless cars? In today’s episode, we examine what it’s like to ride in one and why the technology has become a flashpoint in multiple cities. Guest: Veronica Miracle, CNN Correspondent To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 10, 202314 min

3 PM ET: Morocco aid response, 9/11 victims identified, US Open final & more

As Morocco grapples with the aftermath of a deadly 6.8 magnitude earthquake, assistance from neighboring nations is trickling in. The autoworkers strike is looming in on the three major US automakers, we fill you in on the latest negotiations. Two 9/11 victims have been recently identified almost 22 years after the terror attack happened. The women’s US Open final is today, home favorite Coco Gauff is fighting to keep the trophy on home turf. And Disney reaches an agreement in a class action lawsuit affecting “Magic Key” pass holders, we tell you the details. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 9, 20235 min

10 AM ET: 1,000+ dead in Morocco, G20 summit consensus, 988 hotline accessibility & more

Over 1,000 people have died after a deadly 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Marrakech, Morocco overnight. World leaders reach a consensus at the G20 summit in India, what does that mean? We tell you. Hurricane Lee has downgraded to a category 3 but forecasters don’t rule out the possibility of the storm intensifying again as it gets closer to the US. The American trapped over 3,500 feet underground in a Turkish cave is ready to be transported, says the Turkish Caving Federation. And the 988 suicide and mental health crisis line is revamping to become more accessible, we tell you how. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 9, 20235 min

10 PM ET: Meadows loses bid, abortion drug latest, Florida entrance exam & more

A judge has rejected former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows’ request to move his Georgia election interference case to federal court. The US Supreme Court is once again being asked to make a major ruling on abortion in 2024. A Pennsylvania prison guard has been fired in connection to a convicted killer’s escape last week. A Florida board has approved a new entrance exam for its public colleges and universities. Lastly, the last Grand Slam of the season wraps up this weekend with finals in men's and women’s singles. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 9, 20234 min

5 PM ET: Georgia charging recommendations, officer’s murder charge, SpaceX rocket grounded & more

A special grand jury recommended charging a sitting US senator and two former senators as part of the Georgia election interference case. A Philadelphia officer who shot and killed a man last month has been charged with murder. A Florida board will decide whether to approve a new college entrance exam. A criminal complaint has been filed against the soccer chief who’s accused of kissing a player without her consent. And, the FAA has ordered SpaceX to make dozens of fixes before it can launch its Starship rocket again – we have the latest. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 8, 20234 min

12 PM ET: People skirted GA charges, autoworkers strike looms, NYC rental shakeup & more

The report from the special grand jury that investigated the Georgia election subversion case has been made public – and showed that about half the people the jury recommended charges for got off the hook. The search continues for the convicted murderer who escaped from a Pennsylvania prison – we'll bring you the latest. President Joe Biden has landed in New Delhi where he’s attending the G20 summit. The biggest US labor strike in a quarter century could be right around the corner. And, New York City's cracking down on short term rentals. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 8, 20235 min

9 AM ET: September heat, Hong Kong flooding, NFL upset & more

50 million people in the US are under heat alerts - while the East Coast tries to anticipate the impact of Hurricane Lee. President Joe Biden may be have just left for an international summit - but tensions at home run high as fears of a government shutdown loom. As Ukraine’s counteroffensive progresses - some women are now being called to join in with the effort. Torrential rain in Hong Kong has left the city paralysed. And, the NFL regular season kicked off in Kansas City last night with an upset. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 8, 20234 min

6 AM ET: G20 kicks off, fundraiser for Giuliani, Hurricane Lee & more

Leaders of the world’s biggest economies are meeting in India today - but China’s president won’t be attending. Former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani owes millions of dollars in legal fees, but a fundraiser could make a dent to that debt. Hurricane Lee is now a major Category 5 storm and may start affecting the US at the end of the week. A new climate report shows that planet-warming pollution made summer heat twice as likely for nearly all of humanity. And, a federal grand jury in Indiana has indicted 21 people in connection to dog fighting and drug trafficking - but one of the main suspects is still at large. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 8, 20235 min

10 PM ET: Peter Navarro convicted, North Korea sub, Hurricane Lee & more

An ex-aide to former President Donald Trump has been convicted of contempt of Congress. North Korea claims to have launched a new “tactical nuclear” submarine, according to its state media. Hurricane Lee has rapidly intensified into a Category 4 storm and could become a Category 5 as soon as tomorrow. Microsoft says suspected Chinese operatives may be using artificial intelligence to influence US voters. Lastly, China’s ban on iPhones for government officials may be costing Apple big time. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 8, 20234 min

5 PM ET: Trump’s Georgia case, Danny Masterson sentenced, abortions increase & more

Former President Donald Trump says he “may” try to move his election interference case in Georgia to federal court. Some Democratic senators are weighing in on President Joe Biden’s low approval ratings. A judge has sentenced actor Danny Masterson to 30 years to life in prison for rape. Hurricane Lee continues to strengthen as meteorologists track whether its projected path will impact the US. And, researchers say abortions are up in states near those with bans. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 7, 20234 min

12 PM ET: Gov’t shutdown fears, migrants in NYC schools, NFL season kicking off & more

House and Senate Republicans have to navigate spending and policy differences to avoid a government shutdown before the end of the month. Pennsylvania officials expanded the search area for the inmate on the loose. New York City is welcoming children of migrants seeking asylum in classrooms with open arms, despite challenges for city schools. We’ll break down a win for climate groups in Alaska, and another move by other environmental groups in Utah. Plus, a new NFL season starts today. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 7, 20235 min

9 AM ET: Biden's rough polling, Hurricane Lee's path, Turkey cave rescue & more

A new CNN poll shows the public isn't too impressed with President Joe Biden. The Pennsylvania manhunt is now in its eighth day but some schools are reopening. Hurricane Lee is expected to rapidly intensify and could reach near category 5 strength in the coming days. Abortion is now legal in Mexico. Plus, the race to save an American man stuck in one of Turkey's deepest caves. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 7, 20235 min

6 AM ET: Trump's bad day, CA 'outing' policy, Rolling Stones album & more

There have been some significant updates in some of Donald Trump's legal battles - and it's bad news for the former President. President Joe Biden will travel to India today for the G20 summit. Texas has been told to remove a controversial floating barrier from the Rio Grande. A California school district rule described as an "outing policy" has been blocked by a judge. Plus, the Rolling Stones are releasing their first album in 18 years. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 7, 20234 min

10 PM ET: Hunter Biden case, Pennsylvania inmate’s escape, Texas floating barriers & more

The Justice Department says Special counsel David Weiss intends to indict Hunter Biden in a gun case this month. A Mar-a-Lago IT worker flipped against former President Donald Trump in his classified documents case. Authorities have details about the moment a convicted killer broke out of a Pennsylvania prison last week. GOP Senate Leader Mitch McConnell vows to finish his term amid concerns over his health. Lastly, a federal judge has ordered Texas to remove floating border barriers in the Rio Grande. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 7, 20234 min

5 PM ET: Co-defendants tried together, Tropical Storm Lee intensifies, airbag recall push & more

We begin with a judge’s ruling in the first televised hearing on an alleged plot to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. A federal judge has found former President Donald Trump liable in E. Jean Carroll’s second defamation case against him. Tropical Storm Lee could strengthen into a hurricane today. Spanish soccer star Jennifer Hermoso has filed an official complaint against the soccer chief she says kissed her without her consent. And, federal regulators are pushing for a massive airbag recall – we have details. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 6, 20235 min

12 PM ET: Cameras in Trump case, deadly market attack, Bill Gates' beer bet & more

People will be able to watch the first hearing for Georgia’s election subversion case against former President Donald Trump take place today. A Russian attack on a market in Ukraine has killed at least 16 people. Investigators are piecing together how an inmate on the run in Pennsylvania may have escaped. More than 50 million people are under heat advisories in the US today, as scientists declare it was the planet's hottest summer ever. Plus, Bill Gates takes a gamble on a beer company. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 6, 20235 min

9 AM ET: Blinken in Ukraine, PA manhunt update, decades old conviction overturned & more

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is in Ukraine today to get an update on the country's counteroffensive. The record breaking summer heat is sticking around in parts of the US. Some schools are still closed as the manhunt for an escaped inmate in Pennsylvania enters its seventh day. Ten million Afghans have now lost assistance from the UN’s World Food Programme this year. Plus, a man wrongfully convicted of rape nearly 50 years ago is finally exonerated. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 6, 20235 min

6 AM ET: Hottest summer on record, US warns North Korea, US Open history & more

A new report says the summer of 2023 was far and away the hottest on record and leaders are being urged to act. The US is warning North Korea that there will be consequences if it enters an arms deal with Russia. The Fulton County, Georgia election subversion case will see its first hearing today. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is expected to address his health during a closed-door conference meeting today. Plus, history was made at yesterday's US Open quarter finals. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 6, 20235 min

10 PM ET: Proud Boys leader sentenced, Murdaugh requests new trial, Tropical Storm Lee & more

We begin with the longest sentence handed down yet in a case stemming from the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. A federal court has struck down Alabama’s redrawn congressional map again. Lawyers for former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh want a new trial over claims of jury tampering. Tropical Storm Lee is forecast to become a major hurricane later this week. Lastly, a Vietnam War veteran has been awarded the medal of honor for a daring rescue. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 6, 20235 min

5 PM ET: Proud Boys sentencing, United flights resume, new Spanish soccer coach & more

The last of the five members of the far-right organization, the Proud Boys, is being sentenced for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and the rest of his co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case have pleaded not guilty. The office for Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell has released an update on his health following two health scares. And, Spain is shaking up its coaching staff for the women’s national soccer team amid the fallout from a World Cup kiss. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 5, 20234 min

12 PM ET: Russia and North Korea, inmate on the move, weight loss drug demand & more

US officials say North Korea and Russia could have an arms deal in the works - we'll tell you what North Korea could get out of an agreement. The Senate is back in session after a 40 day break. The inmate who escaped a Pennsylvania prison last week is on the move. There's some relief in sight for people sweltering under extreme heat in parts of the US. Plus, Wegovy makers say they can't keep up with the demand for the weight loss drug. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 5, 20235 min

9 AM ET: G20 controversy, fugitive spotted in house, 14ft alligator caught & more

Leaders from the world's 20 biggest economies will meet later this week, but there's already controversy surrounding the event. We'll bring you the latest from the investigations into former President Donald Trump. We'll hear from a man who spotted an escaped prisoner in his home, as schools in Pennsylvania close their doors. A Black North Carolina Supreme Court Justice is defending her comments on diversity. Plus, hunters catch a 14 foot alligator. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 5, 20235 min

6 AM ET: Gulf Coast 'tipping point,' North Korea arms deal, Jill Biden has Covid & more

Experts warn some communities on the Gulf Coast are at a tipping point because of climate change. An arms deal could be in the works between North Korea and Russia. First Lady Jill Biden has been diagnosed with Covid-19. The impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton starts today. Plus, people finally leave the Burning Man festival in Nevada. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 5, 20235 min

5 PM ET: Grain deal talks, Biden’s Labor Day speech, Smash Mouth singer dies & more

The presidents of Russia and Turkey discussed the possibility of reviving a critical Ukrainian grain deal – we have the latest. Thousands of people who attended Nevada’s Burning Man festival but became stranded following heavy rain are now able to leave. President Joe Biden threw some verbal jabs at his predecessor during his Labor Day speech in Pennsylvania. Greece is putting a cap on the number of daily visitors at one of its most famous landmarks. And, the founding lead singer of the rock group Smash Mouth has died at age 56. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 4, 20235 min

9 AM ET: Burning Man chaos, Covid-19 variant, McCartney's lost guitar & more

We start with the latest from the Burning Man festival in Nevada, where thousands of people are stranded in the desert. Ukraine says Russia has once again attacked its port infrastructure ahead of an important meeting on food exports. The latest Covid-19 variant might not be as bad as some experts had feared. People near Chester County, Pennsylvania and being warned to keep their doors locked because a prisoner is on the loose. Plus, the search for Paul McCartney's lost guitar. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 4, 20235 min

One Thing: Flag on the Sport: Football’s Safety Reckoning

As a new NFL season kicks off this week, old questions about the game’s safety are being asked following Damar Hamlin’s on-field cardiac arrest and Tua Tagovailoa’s multiple concussions last year. And it’s not just the pros: youth leagues around the countries have adjusted practice routines and safety protocols to guard against injuries that can carry long-term impacts. In today’s episode, we examine football’s deadly history and how it’s informing today’s game. Plus, CNN gets a look at new technology that could one day predict injuries before they happen. Guest: Coy Wire, CNN Sports Anchor & Correspondent To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 3, 202318 min

3 PM: Ukraine is ‘moving forward,’ Bill Richardson dead, Taylor Swift hits theaters & more

Ukraine says it’s “moving forward” with its counteroffensive as it tries to reverse the narrative that its efforts haven’t been effective. The FDA is under pressure to announce plans to ban menthol tobacco products in the U.S, after more than a decade of consideration. X, formerly Twitter, will now start collecting its users’ biometric data - we’ll tell you why. Bill Richardson, the former New Mexico Governor and longtime fixture of Democratic politics, has died at 75. And Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is breaking yet another record. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 2, 20235 min

10 AM: Ohio body cam footage, holiday weekend heat, Jimmy Buffett dead & more

Ohio police have released body cam footage of the fatal police shooting of pregnant 21-year-old Ta’Kiya Young, an investigation into the incident has begun. Temperature records might be broken across the Upper Midwest and the Northern and Central Plains this Labor Day weekend. In Hunstville, TX, residents have evacuated due to a large wildfire in the area. A 98-year-old former Nazi concentration camp guard has been indicted in Germany. And, Margaritaville pioneer Jimmy Buffett has died at 76. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 2, 20235 min

10 PM ET: Giuliani’s plea, Russia’s missile system, Labor Day weekend forecast & more

Rudy Giuliani joined six of his co-defendants who pleaded not guilty today in their Georgia election subversion cases. Russia’s newest nuclear weapons system, known in the west as “Satan II,” is now operational. A federal judge blocked a law that would’ve required kids in Arkansas to get parental consent to use social media. In a college sports shakeup, three universities are joining the Atlantic Coast Conference. Lastly, extreme heat and rain are on tap this Labor Day weekend – we’ll tell you which parts of the US get what. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 2, 20235 min

5 PM ET: Biden touts jobs report, Trump co-defendants’ pleas, UFO website & more

President Joe Biden praised his administration's economic policies for the latest jobs numbers on employment levels and activity. The Proud Boy who smashed a window at the US Capitol with a police riot shield on Jan. 6th has been sentenced. Several of former President Donald Trump’s co-defendants pleaded not guilty in the Georgia election subversion cases. We have new details on the search for a convicted killer who broke out of prison in Pennsylvania. And, the Pentagon has launched a new website on all things UFO. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 1, 20235 min

12 PM ET: Students paying interest, ‘gun show loophole,’ Trump’s not paying & more

Student loans will start gathering interest again, starting today. The Biden Administration wants to make it harder sell firearms at gun shows. Gender-affirming care is now banned for most minors in Texas. Some of Donald Trump’s co-defendants are struggling with legal bills, but the former president isn’t paying. Plus, why some states are losing residents. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 1, 20235 min

9 AM ET: Labor market latest, record breaking travel, AI avatar's record deal & more

We'll tell you about the latest jobs figures and what they mean for the economy. The Biden Administration is asking for an extra $4 billion for FEMA funding. It's been a record breaking summer of travel, and Labor day weekend is expected to cap it off. A retired teacher has been sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia over online comments. Plus, an AI avatar gets a record deal. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 1, 20234 min

6 AM ET: Idalia damage cost, dangerous inmate escapes, bee road chaos & more

Early forecasting could have made hurricane Idalia less deadly than previous storms. Ukraine has opened criminal prosecutions against Russia involving allegations of thousands of crimes against children. A convicted murderer has escaped from a prison in Pennsylvania. A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked a law restricting drag shows in the state. Plus, the race to capture five million bees. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 1, 20235 min

9 AM ET: Idalia getting stronger, Biden impeachment strategy, live worm found in brain & more

Hurricane Idalia is moving towards Florida as it continues gaining strength. FEMA is announcing billions for climate resiliency, while its disaster relief fund is dangerously close to empty. House Republicans have begun strategizing about moving forward with an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Hawaiian Electric says power lines falling in high winds look to have caused one fire, but not the one in Lahaina. Plus, a live worm is found inside a woman's brain. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 20235 min

6 AM: FL bracing for Idalia, Trump's legal calendar, Eminem asks candidate to stop & more

People in Florida are preparing for Idalia as it strengthens to a category 3 hurricane this morning. Police in North Carolina are still looking for the weapon and the motive to a deadly campus shooting. We'll wrap the details of yesterday's cases in DC and Georgia involving former President Donald Trump. Schools and businesses in Fukushima are getting harassing calls after Japan released treated radioactive water into the ocean. And, Eminem asks a presidential candidate to stop. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 20235 min

10 PM ET: UNC-Chapel Hill shooting, Idalia intensifying, remembering ‘Joe the Plumber’ & more

Police have arrested a man in connection to a deadly shooting at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to make landfall as a Category 3 hurricane in Florida bringing damaging winds, rain, and storm surge. We’re learning more about the gunman who killed three Black people in a racist shooting at a store in Jacksonville, Florida. President Joe Biden marked the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington while warning about the rise of extremism in the US. Lastly, the man who became known as “Joe the Plumber” during the 2008 election cycle has died. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 20235 min

5 PM ET: Mark Meadows' hearing, Idalia evacuation orders, Dollar General shooting & more

Former President Donald Trump’s infamous call with Georgia officials has been a key part of his former White House chief of staff’s hearing today. Several counties are under evacuation orders ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia. Plus, we’ll tell you about a fiery helicopter crash that killed at least two people. New details are emerging about a racist shooting rampage at a store in Jacksonville, Florida. And, Spain’s soccer chief could face charges for kissing a Women’s World cup player without her consent – we have the latest. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 28, 20235 min

12 PM ET: FL hurricane watch, Trump trial date set, MLK speech & more

Tropical Storm Idalia is heading toward Florida and expected to strengthen to a Category 3 hurricane. There are two hearings happening in two of Donald Trump’s four criminal trials – one in Georgia and the other in Washington DC – that’ll give a clearer picture of what comes next. We’ll tell you what you need know about Covid-19 now the virus has changed and so has our immunity. Plus, today is the 60th anniversary of one of the most iconic speeches in history. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 28, 20235 min

One Thing: Scenes from a (Trump-less) GOP Debate

Eight Republican presidential candidates took the stage in Milwaukee last week for the first primary debate of the 2024 campaign. Notably missing, however, was frontrunner Donald Trump, who surrendered to Fulton County authorities a day later in the Georgia 2020 election subversion case. In today’s episode, we head to Milwaukee to recap the moments that mattered and to get a sense of how the debate could shape the race going forward. Guests: Dana Bash, CNN Anchor & Chief Political Correspondent Jeff Zeleny, CNN Chief National Affairs Correspondent Kit Maher, CNN Campaign Embed To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 27, 202319 min

One Thing: What is Maui After the Fires?

It’s been over a week since blazing wildfires ripped through the island of Maui, killing over 100 people and causing billions of dollars of damage. While the outpouring of support has been significant, some locals have voiced anger over the official response, lingering tourist presence, and real estate speculators trying to buy up land. In today’s episode, we hear stories of survival and look at how disasters like this one are forcing communities to ask tough questions about how prepared they are for stronger and faster wildfires. Guest: Bill Weir, CNN Chief Climate Correspondent For more on how you can help the Hawaii wildfire victims, go here. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 20, 202318 min

One Thing: Hollywood’s Strike Season is Ripe for Adaptation

Thousands of Hollywood actors and writers have been on strike for weeks demanding raises, regulation of artificial intelligence, and residuals from content created for streaming services. Meanwhile, thousands of hotel workers and public sector employees in Los Angeles have also staged work stoppages as they push for better wages. However, this uptick in labor unrest goes well beyond California. In today’s episode, we look at what’s driving a surge in union membership across the country and look at how presidential politics could play a role in a potential autoworkers strike. Guest: Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Business and Politics Correspondent To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 13, 202317 min

One Thing: Why the Third Trump Indictment is the Most Serious Yet

Donald Trump was indicted Tuesday on criminal charges by a federal grand jury in special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election, the latest in a series of unprecedented criminal indictments against the former President. In today’s episode, we examine the historic charges and how it appears prosecutors plan to make their case. Plus, a look at how the Republican frontrunner is expected to navigate a packed courtroom calendar while on the campaign trail. Guest: Elie Honig, CNN Senior Legal Analyst To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 6, 202317 min

One Thing: Weight Loss Drugs: Trend or Treatment?

A new group of drugs for type 2 diabetes and obesity have shown to be more effective for weight loss than any previous medications. Some medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have surged in popularity thanks in part to celebrity use. But who should be taking them? And are they safe? In today’s episode, we break down the future of the weight loss industry and examine why some of these medications could also help curb addictive behaviors. Guest: Meg Tirrell, CNN Medical Correspondent To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 30, 202317 min

One Thing: Welcome to Hot World Summer

Throughout the month of July, scorching temperatures have broken records on several continents — the latest in a trend caused by the climate crisis. Meanwhile, in the US, extreme rainfall has led to devastating floods and toxic wildfire smoke has drifted down from Canada, prompting unhealthy air alerts in multiple cities. In today’s episode, we break down why this moment is uniquely dangerous and look at how the climate crisis is already forcing people’s hands about where to live. Guest: Bill Weir, CNN Chief Climate Correspondent To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 23, 202317 min

One Thing: Searching for an Equalizer at the Women’s World Cup

The 2023 Women’s World Cup gets underway this week in Australia and New Zealand, featuring the largest field in tournament history. It comes a year after US Soccer and the United States Women’s National Team struck a deal over equal pay. However, advocates say many disparities remain between the men's and women’s games on the global stage. In today’s episode, we examine what strides towards equality are being made and get a preview of this year’s top teams and players. Guest: Amanda Davies, CNN Sports Anchor To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 16, 202317 min

One Thing: 2024 GOP Primary Primer with Jake Tapper

At least 12 candidates have announced a run for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, setting up a crowded field ahead of the first primary debate next month. Former President Donald Trump still holds a strong lead in polling despite multiple criminal indictments, so will any candidate be able to unseat him? We look at exactly who is running and examine the different visions of the Republican party they are pitching to voters. Guest: Jake Tapper, CNN Anchor and Chief Washington Correspondent To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 9, 202317 min

6 AM ET: Philly mass shooting, Jenin attack continues, legacy college admissions suit & more

Police in Philadelphia say a suspect is in custody after a deadly mass shooting. The Israeli raid in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin continues into its second day. Russia says it intercepted five Ukrainian drones near Moscow, calling it a “terrorist” attack. Harvard’s governing body is being sued over legacy admission, in light of last week’s SCOTUS ruling. And, we’ll tell you why the Barbie movie is banned in Vietnam. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 4, 20235 min

One Thing: Russia After the Rebellion

More than a week after the aborted Wagner rebellion, it’s unclear what comes next for Russia and President Vladimir Putin. The eventual fate of Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin is also murky after striking a deal with Belarus to end the insurrection. In today’s episode, we head to Moscow to get a view from the ground and examine what the greatest challenge to Putin’s leadership in decades says about his military’s performance in Ukraine. Guest: Matthew Chance, CNN Senior International Correspondent To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 2, 202317 min

5 PM ET: Russia’s revolt, heat & storms, high-speed Internet expansion & more

Russian President Vladimir Putin is responding to the fallout from the rebellion by the country’s mercenary group Wagner. Parts of the US are bracing for another round of storms and dangerous heat. The suspect accused of shooting five people at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado last year has pleaded guilty. A jury has started deliberating in the trial of a former school resource officer who stayed outside during a mass shooting at a Florida high school in 2018. And, the White House is taking steps to close the digital divide. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 26, 20235 min