Federal judge dismisses election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump. Eye on America- The rising prices of weight loss drugs. How will weather impact millions as they get ready to travel this Thanksgiving holida? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 26, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1137
Just as holiday travel is getting underway, dangerous weather is hitting the coasts. All eyes are on President-elect Trump's transition. And for this Friday's "On the Road", CBS' Steve Hartman has a story of one boy's unique obsession with car keys, and the quirky collection that came from it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 23, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1136
BREAKING: President-elect Donald Trump taps former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi for attorney general after Matt Gaetz, the former Republican congressman from Florida, withdrew from consideration. Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for defense secretary who is also embroiled in controversy, met with senators Thursday to get them on board with his confirmation despite dealing with sexual assault allegations of his own. Eye on America- African Americans make up about 14% of the U.S. population, but o...
Nov 22, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1135
A judge has found Jose Ibarra, a 26-year-old undocumented Venezuelan immigrant, guilty of murdering Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. Deadly bomb cyclone batters Northwest, causing widespread power outages and downing trees. Eye on America- Restoring forests decimated by wildfires. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 21, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1134
President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk were together for a SpaceX rocket launch in Texas as Musk continues to play a key role in shaping Trump’s cabinet. Controversial picks like Matt Gaetz, a Republican from Florida, for attorney general face questions from some Senate Republicans amid calls for transparency on his ethics investigations. Bomb cyclone threatens the West while the East deals with drought. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc...
Nov 20, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1133
President-elect Donald Trump confirmed Monday that he is preparing to use military assets to fulfill his campaign promise to carry out a mass deportation of immigrants who are in the country illegally. A lawyer for two women told CBS News that President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Attorney General, Matt Gaetz, allegedly paid them for sex – and that one of his clients claims she witnessed Gaetz having sex with a minor in 2017. Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy. To learn more about listener d...
Nov 19, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1132
CBS' Congressional Correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on how President-Elect Donald Trump's controversial picks could affect the confirmation process. A Venezuelan man is on trial today for the murder of 22-year-old Laken Riley. The suspect entered the US illegally, thrusting the Immigration debate front and center during the Presidential election. And on this Friday's "On the Road", CBS' Steve Hartman travels down memory lane with a father-son duo and their shared love for a very special ca...
Nov 16, 2024•26 min•Ep. 1131
President-elect Donald Trump announced that he has selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his pick to run the Department of Health and Human Services. Satirical publication The Onion said it has bought Alex Jones' Infowars at a bankruptcy auction for an undisclosed price, with the backing of the Connecticut families of eight victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting and one first responder. Eye on America - Clemson’s Shepherd Hotel is more than a place to stay — it’s a community hub empowe...
Nov 15, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1130
President Biden welcomed President-elect Donald Trump back to the White House on Wednesday, where the two shook hands in the Oval Office. President-elect Donald Trump announced new cabinet picks, selecting Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz as Attorney General, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence and Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary. After months of cooling, inflation ticked up in October, rising 2.6% from September. The main driver was housin...
Nov 14, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1129
President-Elect Trump's administration takes shape. 23andMe is laying off 40% of its workforce as the struggling genetic testing company attempts to slash costs. At least 11 people were injured after a factory explosion in Louisville, Kentucky. Residents within a two-mile radius were told to evacuate. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Nov 13, 2024•26 min•Ep. 1128
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Tom Homan as his "border czar." Homan, the former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, will be overseeing border security and the potential deportation of millions of people. Eye on America - The USS New Jersey sets sail with a historic crew that includes 40 women, with Machinist Mate Kianna Gonzalez becoming the first woman to qualify as an engine room supervisor. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris honored all American...
Nov 12, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1127
Two men are now in federal custody in New York City with a third believed to be in Iran. CBS' Scott MacFarlane reports on the Iranian murder for hire plot to kill President- Elect Trump. There are new questions being raised about the relationship between President-Elect Trump and the tech titan Elon Musk and the influence he could have in the Trump administration. And this week's "On the Road" is in honor of Veteran's Day on Monday with a salute to a fallen hero of World War II. To learn more ab...
Nov 09, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1126
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Susie Wiles as his chief of staff, marking the first time a woman will hold the position. Eye on America -"Remembering that whether you won or whether you lost, that the person on the other side is a human being." Dave Isay's nonprofit brings people from opposite ends of the political spectrum together for face-to-face conversations, aiming to bridge America’s deep divide—a goal he believes is achievable if people set aside their phones. Nearly 20,000 a...
Nov 08, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1125
Donald J. Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States in just 75 days after a decisive victory in the 2024 election. While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign,” Vice President Kamala Harris told teary supporters at Howard University. How Trump won the 2024 election — CBS News exit poll results. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices...
Nov 07, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1124
As polls begin to close, Vice President Kamala Harris will spend election night at her alma mater, Howard University and former President Donald Trump will be at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Democracy and the economy are top issues for voters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 06, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1123
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are making their final pitch for the presidency, delivering closing arguments to voters on the eve of Election Day. Remembering music legend Quincy Jones, who worked with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra and many others, who has died at 91. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 05, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1122
Both candidates are in the battleground of state of Wisconsin tonight making their final pushes for voters. CBS' Nancy Cordes has the latest. CBS' Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest on the Trump campaign after the former President's comments made about Liz Cheney at an Arizona rally. And as election day quickly approaches, the United States is making its final diplomatic push to stop the war in Gaza and the cross border fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. CBS' Shanelle Kaul reports that for ma...
Nov 01, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1121
Former President Donald Trump is on the campaign trail in New Mexico following recent comments he made about “protecting women” that drew criticism from Vice President Kamala Harris. Both candidates aim to close the gender gap as early voting surges in key battlegrounds. Recent polls indicate that four out of five adults believe Americans are deeply divided on key political issues. Eye on America - In battleground Arizona, officials are processing ballots in new facilities to enhance transparenc...
Nov 01, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1120
Former President Trump voiced outrage after President Biden called his supporters “garbage” — which Biden clarified later as criticism of divisive remarks made at Trump’s New York rally. Record heat expected for Halloween. Eye on America - More than half of Americans age 85 and older still drive. When to hang up their car keys for good is often a difficult decision for older drivers that involves challenging conversations with their families and grappling with the loss of independence. To learn ...
Oct 31, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1119
On the campaign trail in Pennsylvania, former President Donald Trump praised his Madison Square Garden rally despite backlash over crude and racist comments, specifically made about Puerto Ricans. With just one week until Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at “the Ellipse” – the site where former President Donald Trump fired up his supporters before they stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Eye on America - Communities like Metter, Georgia, are often assumed to be deeply red –...
Oct 30, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1118
With Election Day eight days away, more than 43 million people have already voted early. In Philadelphia, backlash against comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's controversial comments during Trump's Madison Square Garden rally is reshaping voter sentiment among some Puerto Ricans. Joining Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail this weekend, Norah O'Donnell asked Harris if she thinks the presidential race is slipping away from her in the final days until the election. To learn more about listen...
Oct 29, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1117
Both Presidential Candidates were in the Lone Star state today talking up key voting issues that they couldn't be further apart on. For the first time since Hurricane Helene hit, thousands of North Carolina students returned to school today. This week's "On the Road" rounds out this Friday night with CBS' Steve Hartman and a story about the rewards that come with kindness and acceptance. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy L...
Oct 26, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1116
With just 12 days until the election, both presidential candidates are focusing on their closing arguments to voters. Eye on America- A CBS News poll shows 58% of likely voters consider the U.S.-Mexico border a major factor in their choice for president. Los Angeles D.A. backs resentencing Menendez brothers, paving way for possible path to freedom. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit h...
Oct 25, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1115
Former White House chief of staff John Kelly says Donald Trump frequently praised dictators, including Adolf Hitler, and meets the definition of a fascist. The Pentagon confirms North Korea is sending thousands of troops to Russia, a move Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin calls a "very serious" escalation. Eye on America - Nearly 40% of Americans reside along the coast, directly experiencing the impact of climate change with more intense storms and increased erosion. To learn more about listener data an...
Oct 24, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1114
Election Day is just two weeks away, and former President Donald Trump is looking to close the gap with Vice President Kamala Harris among Latino voters. An Israeli airstrike near Beirut's largest public hospital killed at least 18 people. McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers are being linked to an outbreak of E. coli that has sickened nearly 50 people in 10 states, killing one person, federal health officials said. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www....
Oct 23, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1113
Fifteen days until Election Day as the candidates criss cross battleground states. Four people, including a child, were killed Sunday when their helicopter crashed into a radio tower in Houston. With nearly 90% of Americans expected to live in cities by 2050, there’s an urgent need to rethink urban spaces for a better quality of life. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcast...
Oct 22, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1112
18 days until election day and both Harris & Trump campaigns are in Michigan, with hopes to secure key votes in the battleground state. The Israeli killing of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar offers a turning point in the war, with the U.S. saying it brings a chance for peace, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel's task is not yet complete. For this week's "On the Road", meet a school worker who is taking little steps to make a big difference. To learn more about listener data and our pr...
Oct 18, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1111
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the alleged mastermind behind the October 7 attack that killed 1,200 people, was killed in Gaza during an Israel Defense Force raid. A 52-page report details significant failures by the Secret Service in the July assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Nearly 1 in 8 new mothers in the U.S. experience postpartum depression, with about three-quarters going undiagnosed or untreated. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https:/...
Oct 18, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1110
Donald Trump faces criticism after calling himself "the father of IVF" during an all-female town hall, a remark his campaign later said was in jest. The family of Lyle and Erik Menendez is pleading for their release, arguing the brothers were victims of abuse before killing their parents. Approximately 5 million U.S. households belong to the “sandwich generation,” where workers support their young relatives and aging parents. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: htt...
Oct 16, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1109
More than 250,000 people in Georgia cast ballots on the first day of early in-person voting. In North Carolina, Democratic state Senate candidate Kate Barr isn't running to win, but to call out gerrymandering, the term for when states draw electoral boundaries to favor one party. Two giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, arrived at the National Zoo in D.C., less than a year after the city bid farewell to another panda pair on loan from China. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practi...
Oct 15, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1108