On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- with the death toll from Ida still rising, why New Jersey's Governor is warning that his state will have a long road back from the devastation. Also -- this Labor Day, how an American factory town is fighting back against a plan to shut down a factory there and move jobs overseas.
Sep 06, 2021•19 min•Ep. 308
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- why experts are blaming climate change for the devastating flooding from Ida which slammed the Northeast. As we head into the holiday weekend, a look at how Americans will be traveling during this final -- unofficial -- weekend of the summer. And, Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with the incredible story of a heartwarming reunion between a World War II veteran and the very special woman who wrote him a heartfelt letter -- years ago as a child -- to thank...
Sep 03, 2021•17 min•Ep. 307
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- why experts are blaming climate change for the devastating flooding from Ida which slammed the northeast -- and the ominous warning that we could see more of these events in the future. Also -- more on the fallout over the Texas abortion law -- why women are now traveling to neighboring states to receive care.
Sep 02, 2021•19 min•Ep. 306
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- from unbearable heat in Louisiana to a tornado and dangerous storms on the East Coast, more on the triple weather threat. Also -- 10-billion dollar settlement -- a judge okays a bankruptcy agreement for Purdue Pharma, the drug company accused of fueling the opioid epidemic. How some families are responding tonight.
Sep 01, 2021•19 min•Ep. 305
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- no power and no relief for more than a million people now dealing with heat in Louisiana -- the disaster left from Hurricane Ida. Also -- the fight to save Lake Tahoe. A wildfire is inching closer to the resort town as fire crews rush to save it.
Aug 31, 2021•19 min•Ep. 304
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- Louisiana takes a direct hit from Hurricane Ida. Entire neighborhoods under water and a city in the dark. Also -- the final evacuations -- as America's longest war comes to an end, the danger remains. The fate of hundreds of Americans desperate to get out.
Aug 30, 2021•19 min•Ep. 303
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- with the eviction moratorium coming to an end after today's Supreme Court ruling, what this could mean for roughly 11 million Americans behind on their payments and struggling to stay in their homes. Also -- what Taliban rule over Afghanistan could really mean for the plight of women in that country going forward. Despite the militant group's promise to respect women's rights, the CBS Evening News will speak with one Afghani woman who is not so convinced....
Aug 27, 2021•19 min•Ep. 302
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- a deadly turn in ongoing efforts to evacuate Americans and Afghan allies -- the deadliest day for U.S. forces in Afghanistan in a decade. Also -- the pandemic has inflamed a mental health crisis already unfolding among young people. In the "Back-to School" series, what schools and parents can do to address the issue.
Aug 26, 2021•19 min•Ep. 301
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- with six days until the deadline, will Americans be left behind? An exclusive interview with the top U.S. diplomat in Afghanistan. Also -- in the "Back-to-School" series -- the lost students. The search for students who went missing as the nation turned to remote learning, and the challenges some students face as they return to the classroom.
Aug 25, 2021•19 min•Ep. 300
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- in the "Back-to-School" series, where have all the teachers gone? How low pay and the pandemic have led to a shortage of educators. Also -- nationwide evictions -- police forced to evict thousands who fell behind on rent during the pandemic. The impact it's having on families.
Aug 24, 2021•19 min•Ep. 299
Coming up on the CBS Evening News...Full FDA approval for the Pfizer COVID vaccine - how the major milestone could move the needle in the race to vaccinate America. Also, in the "Back to School" series -- what parents are telling CBS News about mask mandates, as tens of thousands of students and staff are forced to quarantine.
Aug 24, 2021•28 min•Ep. 298
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- chaos in the cabin -- how flight attendants are training to protect themselves with so many unruly passengers on planes. Also -- President Biden vows no American will be left behind -- hear from one Afghan American family who says they are fearful for their loved ones.
Aug 21, 2021•19 min•Ep. 297
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- as the Taliban take charge in Afghanistan, Norah O'Donnell asks National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan about possible threats to Americans. Also -- COVID's return -- a town in Georgia where patients are dying in an outbreak that's even worse than last year.
Aug 19, 2021•19 min•Ep. 296
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- Evacuating Afghanistan -- the U.S. Embassy warns they can't guarantee safe passage for Americans trying to get out. Norah O'Donnell talks with top Senate Republican Mitch McConnell. Also -- What expectant mothers and women planning pregnancies need to know about the COVID vaccines.
Aug 18, 2021•19 min•Ep. 295
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- Norah O'Donnell sat down with three veterans of the Afghan War. Their concerns tonight, plus CBS News asks them -- was it worth it? Also -- fake vaccine cards -- the booming business as the demand for counterfeit cards soars.
Aug 17, 2021•19 min•Ep. 294
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- President Biden spoke publicly for the first time since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan -- his message as he stands behind the decision to withdraw U.S. troops. Also -- the situation in Haiti is growing even more dire. Rescue efforts continue two days after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake killed more than a thousand people.
Aug 16, 2021•19 min•Ep. 293
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- as Taliban fighters inch even closer to Afghanistan's capital and largest city of Kabul, how did the country's military forces lose so much ground there so quickly? Also -- why a popular ride-sharing app is taking steps to protect drivers from violent attacks by passengers.
Aug 13, 2021•19 min•Ep. 292
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- more on the increasingly-dire situation in Afghanistan. With two thirds of the country under Taliban control and more cities falling -- how long can the Afghan government hold on as US troops head to the country to evacuate Americans quickly.
Aug 12, 2021•19 min•Ep. 291
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- why Americans are paying more for the same everyday goods and services than they did a year ago. What's to blame for higher prices, and when might they come down again? Also -- a unique initiative to battle loneliness in the later years -- pairing older cats with older people for companionship.
Aug 11, 2021•19 min•Ep. 290
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- more on the fallout tonight after Andrew Cuomo's announcement that he will step aside as New York state's governor. What this means for the criminal investigation into the governor's actions and what his accusers are now saying tonight. Also -- the worsening humanitarian situation at America's southern border -- where more than two hundred thousand migrants were apprehended just last month alone.
Aug 10, 2021•19 min•Ep. 289
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- after the exclusive CBS News interview with former executive assistant Brittany Commisso and the resignation of top aide Melissa DeRosa, what's next for New York governor Andrew Cuomo? The latest as pressure mounts on the embattled governor to resign amid calls for his impeachment.
Aug 09, 2021•19 min•Ep. 288
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- should students be forced to wear masks when school starts? The debate that's heating up in Florida. Also -- Spirit Airlines CEO is apologizing after thousands of passengers were left stranded. The travel chaos and what was behind it.
Aug 06, 2021•19 min•Ep. 287
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast, nearly one hundred wildfires are ravaging the West. The destruction left behind after the Dixie Fire tore through a historic California town.
Aug 05, 2021•19 min•Ep. 286
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- chaos in the sky -- unruly passengers creating a headache for thousands of travelers. Also -- encouraging news in the fight against skin cancer -- the new revolutionary way to screen for it.
Aug 04, 2021•19 min•Ep. 285
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- an independent investigation found New York Governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women while in office. He denies any wrongdoing. In an exclusive interview, why his former aide says he should step down.
Aug 03, 2021•19 min•Ep. 284
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- drinking and cancer -- the new study that links alcohol use and cancer, and how many drinks could put you at risk. Also -- the spirit of the Olympic Games -- how fierce rivals ended up sharing gold medals.
Aug 02, 2021•19 min•Ep. 283
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- super-spreader fears as hundreds of thousands gather at the Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago. Also -- the war on COVID has changed. New data from the CDC shows how easily the Delta variant can spread. Dr. Jon LaPook weighs in on what it could mean for vaccinated Americans.
Jul 31, 2021•19 min•Ep. 282
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast, COVID outbreaks at summer camps have been reported around the country. How an outbreak at one New York State camp rattled the community. Plus, the growing concerns as summer camps end, and the new school year begins.
Jul 30, 2021•20 min•Ep. 281
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- stopping the summer surge. Could new vaccine mandates and mask guidelines across the U.S. keep people safe? Also -- a federal moratorium on evictions is about to expire. The impact it could have on millions of Americans.
Jul 28, 2021•19 min•Ep. 280
On tonight's CBS Evening News podcast -- new guidance for vaccinated Americans. The CDC now says some people who are vaccinated should wear masks indoors again. Also -- while lawmakers in Washington say they are making progress on an infrastructure bill, our nation's roads and bridges are falling apart -- a look at the dire situation in Pennsylvania where some bridges are in desperate need of repair.
Jul 27, 2021•19 min•Ep. 279