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Employees in federal diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility offices have been placed on paid leave amid of flurry of actions from the new Trump administration aimed at reshaping the federal workforce. We examine the backlash to DEI in recent years and how it could impact businesses across the country. Guest: Rene Marsh, CNN Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump issued a slew of executive actions after taking office for the second time on Monday. We examine which ones are having an immediate impact and what they can tell us about what the next four years may bring. Guest: Betsy Klein, CNN Senior White House Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take power for a second time, we hear from two government workers who have mixed feelings about potentially being on the receiving end of his campaign promises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hamas and Israel have reached an agreement on a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza, providing hope to war-weary Palestinians and family members of Israeli hostages. However, implementation could prove challenging and grim. Guest: Jeremy Diamond, CNN Jerusalem Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump has not let up on recent suggestions that the US should retake the Panama Canal. While the idea has been rejected by the Panamanian government, officials working at the canal are not laughing it off. Guest: Phil Mattingly, CNN Chief Domestic Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The deadly wildfires in Los Angeles have caused unimaginable devastation, especially for those who least expected it. We hear from two longtime Angelenos about the memories they made in their homes, and what comes next now that they’ve been reduced to rubble. Guest: Courtney Kay Kirsh & Anthony Lewis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments on Friday in a case that could decide whether a ban on TikTok is allowed to go into effect later this month. We break down the arguments on both sides and whether President-elect Donald Trump has any power to save the platform – years after trying to ban it himself. Guest: Clare Duffy, CNN Business Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the deadly New Orleans truck ramming attack on New Year’s Day, investigators have been digging into the suspect’s potential ties to ISIS. We look at why the terror group is still luring in vulnerable people around the world, years after its fall in the Middle East. Guest: Katie Bo Lillis, CNN Senior Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special edition of CNN 5 Things, we look back on the life and legacy of former US President Jimmy Carter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two years ago, three reporters were kicked off Twitter by its new owner, Elon Musk. Now with Musk firmly entrenched in President-elect Donald Trump’s orbit, they reunite to discuss what's changed, what hasn’t, and how TikTok can avoid being banned in the US starting next month. Guests: Donie O’Sullivan, CNN Senior Correspondent Drew Harwell, The Washington Post Reporter Ryan Mac, New York Times Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nearly three months after the remnants of Hurricane Helene washed out large parts of western North Carolina, the community surrounding Asheville is still cleaning up and taking stock of what comes next. We check back in with one displaced resident who is still coming to terms with the damage to her neighborhood. Guest: Olivia Cooner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When mysterious lights started appearing in the skies over parts of New Jersey last month, some residents wondered if something nefarious was at play. As more and more sightings continue to be reported, experts believe the truth is far less sexy. Guest: Pete Muntean, CNN Transportation Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, is set to meet with Senators on Capitol Hill this week. While many in the medical community say his nomination is dangerous to public health, there are a group of moms who are cheering him on. Guest: Meena Duerson, CNN Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hope is in the air in Syria after a rebel coalition toppled Bashar al-Assad’s brutal dictatorship with a lightning offensive over the weekend. However, many questions remain about just how tolerant this new group actually is. Guest: Clarissa Ward, CNN Chief International Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following the brazen murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, some were surprised by the lack of sympathy shown by people online. Those who follow the healthcare industry closely, however, say the anger towards the industry has been boiling for a long time. Guest: Elisabeth Rosenthal, Senior Contributing Editor at KFF Health News & author, “An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It Back” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments today in a case that could reshape the landscape of transgender medical care for young Americans. One of the lawyers arguing for the plaintiffs will make history just by being there. Guest: Chelsea Bailey, CNN Senior Writer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new kind of deepfake revenge porn is sweeping the internet. Using artificial intelligence, bad actors can do things like superimpose your face on a nude body, creating convincing and harmful images. Tech companies and lawmakers are trying to play catch up, but the truth is these tools are still easy to access. So how can you and your loved ones stay safe from this dangerous technology? Carrie Goldberg, a lawyer specializing in digital harassment and sex crimes, has some answers. Listen to ‘Terms of Service’ here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of president-elect Donald Trump's second term, economists, retailers, and consumers are bracing for change. We examine how Trump’s plans for tariffs and tax cuts could impact your wallet and why some young people are embracing ‘doom spending’ this holiday season. Plus, what you should know about cryptocurrency as Trump embraces it. Guest: Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Business & Politics Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Biden administration is taking new steps to aid Ukraine well before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. But Russia has new weapons of its own. Guest: Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Chief International Security Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House Ethics Committee is scheduled to meet Wednesday as the panel weighs whether to release its final report on Matt Gaetz. In this episode, we explore how we got to this point and whether Republicans will be able to stomach president-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general. Guest: Sarah Ferris, CNN Capitol Hill Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Immigrants, their employers and advocates are bracing for possible mass deportations once president-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. In this episode, we hear from two Hispanic families with differing views and look at the Trump loyalists he’s picked to execute his immigration agenda. Guest: Rosa Flores, CNN Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As his opponents across the country come to grips with another Donald Trump presidency, some women are exploring a movement that basically swears off romantic relationships with men. In this episode, we explore its origins and the limits of its message. Guest: Harmeet Kaur, CNN Culture Writer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump is claiming a mandate after making inroads with multiple demographics en route to a popular vote victory. In this episode, we hear from a formerly reliable Democratic voter about why he voted for Trump this time around. Guest: Nevin Skalko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Democrats take stock of a definitive Trump victory, the blame game is well underway. But the problems for the party may run deeper than one campaign. Guest: Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN Senior Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN projects that former President Donald Trump will defeat Vice President Kamala Harris in the race for the White House, completing a historic political comeback after attempting to overturn the 2020 election. In this episode, we examine how Trump was able to build on his base and where Harris fell short. Guest: Daniel Strauss, CNN National Politics Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As polls remain tight heading into Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have been blitzing the battlegrounds trying to turn out every vote. A group of CNN reporters tell us what it’s been like tagging along for the ride since the beginning. Guests: Ebony Davis, Katherine Sullivan, Kit Maher, Aaron Pellish – CNN Embeds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Victory for both the Harris and Trump campaigns likely runs through Pennsylvania. In the commonwealth’s biggest city, election officials say they’re ready to count the vote – and to beat back a torrent of misinformation that’s already arrived. Guest: Seth Bluestein, Philadelphia City Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A CNN investigation has revealed how Republicans and Democrats are taking millions of dollars in donations from elderly dementia patients to fuel their campaigns. In this episode, we look at how the reporting came together and how the practice could impact political fundraising going forward. Guests: Kyung Lah, CNN Senior Investigative Correspondent & Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN Investigative Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has recently thrown his support behind former President Donald Trump, hitting the campaign trail and pouring tens of millions of dollars into his pro-Trump superPAC. However, he continues to promote election misinformation on his social media platform X. In this episode, we examine what Musk wants out of a second Trump presidency and why his promises to voters in battleground states may violate election laws. Guest: Phil Mattingly, CNN Chief Domestic Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

China sent two giant pandas to Washington this week for the first time in 24 years as part of its “panda diplomacy” strategy. In this episode, we look at what the arrangement can tell us about relations between the US and China amidst concerns of Beijing’s recent military provocations and alleged foreign influence activities. Guest: David Culver, CNN Senior National Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris released a set of policy proposals aimed at Black men earlier this week, as she looks shore up support among the group. Meanwhile, with less than three weeks until Election Day, there is concern amongst some Democrats that Harris’ campaign has plateaued. In this episode, why some Black men may not be motivated to vote for Harris in November – and to what extent misogyny might play a role. Guest: Bakari Sellers, CNN Political Commentator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Florida's Gulf Coast continues to clean up from Hurricane Milton, which came ashore as a Category 3 storm battering an area already weary from Hurricane Helene. With less than 4 weeks to Election Day, the response to both disasters is predictably being filtered through a political lens. In this episode, we examine how former President Donald Trump and his allies are leveraging dangerous misinformation and how the storms could impact early voting in key states. Guest: Steve Contorno, CNN Political Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The new film ‘The Apprentice’, starring Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Strong and Maria Bakalova, details how a young Donald Trump rose to prominence in New York City as real estate developer in the 1970’s and ‘80’s. However, the filmmakers struggled to secure funding and questioned whether U.S. audiences would ever get to see it. In this episode, the film’s director opens up about how it eventually got made and explains why he isn’t afraid to humanize the former president and his notorious former lawyer and fixer, Roy Cohn. Guest: Ali Abbasi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Hurricane Milton roars toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, communities there and across the Southeast are still rebuilding from Hurricane Helene, the second-deadliest hurricane to strike the United States mainland in the past 50 years. In this episode, we hear from a North Carolinian about how she survived and why she doesn’t have much faith in the federal government to help her recover and rebuild. Guest: Olivia Cooner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In recent weeks, fears of a wider war between Israel and Iran have grown after Israel launched a series of attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iran fired a barrage of missiles into Israel. The tense moment comes nearly one year after the brutal Hamas attack on Israel on October 7th and the devastation of Gaza that followed. In this episode, we examine how the last year has fundamentally reshaped the Middle East and whether any kind of peace is possible going forward. Guest: Nic Robertson, CNN International Diplomatic Editor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance largely stuck to policy Tuesday night during the CBS News Vice Presidential debate, in what may be the last marquee event before Election Day. In this episode, we break down the big moments and how they could impact the race. Guest: Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN Senior Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are both working to mobilize Latinos, a crucial voting bloc. However, the nuances within the group are playing out in some unexpected ways. In this episode, we examine how both campaigns are crafting their messages and Trump’s (occasionally awkward) embrace of reggaeton stars. Guests: Katelina Eccleston, reggaeton historian & Cristina Beltrán, NYU associate professor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Microsoft turned heads recently when it announced it had reached a deal to buy energy from Three Mile Island, the site of the worst nuclear disaster in US history. In this episode, we examine how despite consistent concerns over waste and high costs, nuclear energy is making a comeback as a clean energy source. Guest: Ella Nilsen, CNN Climate Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

El Salvador was once dubbed the “murder capital of the world,” causing many to flee north towards the United States. Now, many Salvadorans say they have never felt so safe, and some are even returning to the country after rebuilding their lives in the US. In this episode, we examine the controversial measures behind the turnaround. Guest: David Culver, CNN Senior National Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US Secret Service is facing mounting questions in the wake of another apparent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. In this episode, we break down the latest in the investigation and look at the possible fallout as Election Day approaches. Guest: Zachary Cohen, CNN National Security Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some states have moved to ban cell phones in schools to improve students’ engagement and mental health. However, the specific rules and implementation vary wildly from school to school. In this episode, we hear from one district official in Indiana about why their policy has been a success – so far. Guest: Dr. Laura Hammack, Beech Grove City Schools Superintendent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump faced off for the first time Tuesday night in the ABC News Presidential Debate. In this episode, we head to the spin room in Philadelphia to break down the big moments from a contentious night and look at where the race goes from here. Guests: Priscilla Alvarez, CNN White House Correspondent & Alayna Treene, CNN Political Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

The death of six hostages in Gaza over the weekend has ignited the largest protests in Israel since October 7th, with anger pointed at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for failing to secure a ceasefire deal. In this episode, we speak to the brother of Israeli hostage Evyatar David. Guest: Ilay David Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

The detention of Telegram founder Pavel Durov over the weekend has sparked major questions about free speech and criminal activity online. In this episode, we examine why the app has come under intense scrutiny in Europe and why a lack of moderation from American social media platforms has allowed election misinformation to flourish. Guest: Clare Duffy, CNN Business Writer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A series of new rules have gone into effect that overhaul the way Realtors get paid to help people buy and sell their homes. In this episode, we’ll explain what prospective homebuyers and sellers need to know – and why some Realtors are worried the changes could prompt their colleagues to leave the industry. Guest: Samantha Delouya, CNN Business Writer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the weeks since Vice President Kamala Harris replaced President Joe Biden atop the Democratic ticket, online influencers, zoom groups, and celebrity fundraisers have helped her campaign gain traction online and off. But will the newfound enthusiasm actually translate to votes? In this episode, David heads to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago to hear from members of this coalition about how they are organizing against former President Donald Trump and the questions they still have for this new campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For more than a week, Ukraine has claimed hundreds of square miles of territory in a surprise cross-border attack into Russia. In this episode, we examine the strategy behind the move and its impact on civilians living in the region. Guest: Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three weeks after Vice President Kamala Harris replaced President Joe Biden atop the Democratic ticket, the Trump campaign is struggling to define her as it looks to counter a swell of voter enthusiasm. In this episode, we examine how the former President is looking to reset and get the latest on what his team is calling a hack of internal documents. Guest: Alayna Treene, CNN Politics Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices