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Episodes

Israel mourns released hostages, DOGE dividend, ancient tomb discovery & more

The bodies of four hostages held in Gaza have been returned to Israel. The US’ battle with inflation could be complicated by a so-called "DOGE dividend." The Department of Health and Human Services has released new definitions for terms like "sex," "man" and "woman," that critics say ignore science. An 11-year-old girl has taken her own life after she was allegedly bullied over her family’s immigration status. Plus, an ancient tomb has been discovered in Egypt. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Feb 20, 20257 min

DOGE claims debunked, bishops sue Trump administration, soccer kiss verdict & more

Claims that the federal workforce purge is only impacting low-performing and non-essential employees has been found to be false in many cases. Catholic bishops are suing the Trump administration over the sudden halt to refugee resettlement funding. We’ll tell you why a state grand jury is recommending a police department in Alabama is abolished. Seven Florida deputies have been suspended over a domestic violence case that turned into a triple homicide. Plus, there’s been a verdict in the kissing...

Feb 20, 20257 min

Hostage bodies returned, Trump's approval rating, major military budget cuts & more

Hamas has returned the bodies of four Israeli hostages. A new CNN poll suggests Americans have some concerns about President Donald Trump. The Trump administration is expected to label migrants at the US-Mexico border as a risk for spreading diseases. The Defense Secretary wants the military to make billions of dollars' worth of cuts. Plus, it’s going to get even colder in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 20, 20257 min

Federal firings fallout, NYC mayor in court, a cheaper iPhone & more

Department of Defense officials fear impending firings at the Pentagon. Two small planes collided in midair in Arizona this morning. We’ll tell you how a hearing in the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams played out. President Donald Trump’s latest target is New York City’s congestion pricing program. Plus, Apple has announced a new device that will replace the iPhone SE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 19, 20257 min

Trump vs Zelensky, Target’s DEI debacle, chicken chain relocates & more

President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky continue to trade barbs over negotiations to end the war in Kyiv. The Department of Justice is appealing to the Supreme Court over Trump’s ability to fire a government watchdog. Authorities in Oregon say an avalanche killed two backcountry skiers. Target’s reduced DEI efforts aren’t sitting well with customers. Plus, we’ll tell you what fast food company is moving away from its namesake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

Feb 19, 20257 min

Putin praises peace talks, Eric Adams' corruption case, measles outbreak & more

President Vladimir Putin is weighing in on how he thought yesterday's talks with the US and Russia went. A federal judge is considering the Justice Department's motion to drop the NYC mayor’s corruption charges. Scary events in the skies recently may make it feel like air travel is getting more dangerous, but the data suggests otherwise. The measles outbreak in West Texas is growing – what you need to know about the illness. Plus, the ticket prices for this sporting event is rivaling the Super B...

Feb 19, 20257 min

Zelensky on Trump’s 'disinformation', migrant children services cut, Pope's health & more

Ukraine's president says President Donald Trump lives in a “disinformation space,” after he made false claims about the war in Ukraine. Trump has signed an executive order for wider access to IVF, as his administration cuts legal services for unaccompanied migrant children. We’ll give you the latest on Pope Francis' hospitalization. Actress Blake Lively has added to her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni. Plus, organized crime may be behind some high-profile thefts from NFL stars. Learn more about y...

Feb 19, 20257 min

Trump criticizes Zelensky, dangerously low temperatures, A$AP Rocky verdict & more

President Donald Trump had some harsh words about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after talks between the US and Russia wrapped up. 60 million Americans are facing dangerously cold conditions. Trump plans to impose tariffs on three big US imports. Brazil’s former president has been charged over an alleged coup. And, we’ll tell you what a jury decided in A$AP Rocky’s assault case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 19, 20257 min

DOGE data access, measles spreads in Texas, new OPEC+ member & more

A federal judge rejected a call to block the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing federal data systems. House and Senate leaders clash over strategy to pass President Donald Trump’s agenda. We have the latest on Pope Francis’s health. Thirteen people have been hospitalized with the measles amid an outbreak in West Texas. Plus, the world’s seventh-largest oil producer says it’s joining OPEC+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 18, 20257 min

Delta crash landing update, DOGE goes for DOE, Grok 3 goes public & more

We start with an update on some of the injured Delta passengers aboard a plane that flipped upside down upon landing in Toronto yesterday. The US and Russia will each appoint teams to negotiate the end of the war in Ukraine. A federal judge is allowing the Department of Government Efficiency to access student data. The top criminal prosecutor in the Washington, DC US attorney’s office resigned today. Plus, the newest AI model comes from a startup led by billionaire Elon Musk. Learn more about yo...

Feb 18, 20257 min

Peace talk principles, Hamas to release remains, CIA cartel spying & more

Talks between the US and Russia have reportedly ended with the two countries agreeing on principles aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Hamas says it will release the dead bodies of four Israeli hostages, including two children. New York’s governor is weighing whether to remove NYC Mayor Eric Adams from office. We’ll tell you how the CIA has been spying on cartels in Mexico. Plus, scientists now believe they know one reason why bird flu has spread on farms so quickly. Learn more about your ad ch...

Feb 18, 20257 min

Ukraine peace talks, winter storm latest, Southwest layoffs & more

Russian and US officials have met for initial peace talks on the war in Ukraine. The UN is accusing Isreal of violating a Security Council resolution, because it still has troops in Lebanon. The deadly winter storm impacting large parts of the US is now bringing snow and freezing temperatures to flood hit areas. Southwest Airlines has announced its first mass layoff in its history. Plus, an NFL star is facing fresh allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Feb 18, 20257 min

Russia-US talks, plane crash survivors, Mexico threatens Google & more

American and Russian officials are meeting in Saudi Arabia today for initial talks to end the war in Ukraine. We’ll hear from a survivor of a Delta plane that crashed and flipped upside. Sources say the head of the Social Security Administration has stepped down because of a DOGE request. 75% of Americans are expected to be in temperatures below freezing this week. Plus, we’ll tell you why Google might be sued by Mexico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 18, 20257 min

Delta crash landing, handover of hostages' remains, monitoring Mount Spurr & more

Several people are injured after a Delta plane flipped upside down while landing at a Toronto airport. We'll tell you what a particular group of voters think about President Donald Trump's first few weeks in office. Israel is preparing to receive the first handover of deceased hostages since its ceasefire deal with Hamas began. Four top deputies to Mayor Eric Adams have resigned in the latest fallout over ending his corruption case. Plus, a volcano in Alaska could be on the brink of eruption. Le...

Feb 17, 20257 min

European summit on Ukraine, federal workers’ paranoia, crypto crash backlash & more

European leaders are concerned for their continent's security amid high-level talks between the US and Russia to end the war in Ukraine. We'll tell you about the latest agency to be targeted by Elon Musk's DOGE. Federal workers are paranoid about getting fired and being watched. Rescue efforts are underway in Kentucky following severe storms. Plus, a crypto endorsement has one country's president facing impeachment calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 17, 20257 min

Peace talks without Ukraine, real estate stalemate, Pope’s health & more

US and Russian officials are meeting tomorrow to discuss the end of the war in Ukraine, leaving Kyiv and Europe in the dark for now. SpaceX engineers are visiting an FAA command center, as DOGE eyes an air traffic control overhaul. Six months later, how have new real estate rules impacted buying and selling a home in the US? We'll tell you why Pope Francis needs a change in medical treatment. Plus, a college student beat an NBA player in a three-point contest. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Feb 17, 20257 min

Russia’s US goals, FAA workers fired, Tupac killing suspect wants delay & more

We’ll look at what Russia and the US are hoping to get out of talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. President Donald Trump is taking an appeal all the way to the Supreme Court. Hundreds of FAA workers have been fired. A deadly winter storm is lingering in parts of the US. Plus, the man accused of killing Tupac Shakur wants to delay his trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 17, 20257 min

Europe’s emergency meeting, deadly winter storm, bird flu vaccine & more

European leaders are holding an emergency summit ahead of the US and Russia meeting for peace talks on Ukraine. A deadly and powerful winter storm has hit several eastern states. Israel’s prime minister says his country will “finish the job” against Iran. A company has been given conditional approval to develop a new bird flu vaccine. Plus, we’ll bring you the highlights from the NBA All-Star mini-tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 17, 20257 min

One Thing: Bird Flu Isn’t Trump’s Fault. But It’s His Problem.

If you’ve been to the grocery store recently, you know egg prices are through the roof (if you can even find any). We explore how a growing avian flu outbreak is frustrating farmers and hindering President Donald Trump’s plans to lower prices. Guests: Doug Corwin, President of Crescent Farms & Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Business and Politics Correspondent Have a tip or question about the new Trump administration? Call us at 202-240-2895. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

Feb 16, 202526 min

5 Good Things: 50 Years of Love (And the Research to Prove It)

In this special edition of CNN 5 Good Things all about love for Valentine’s Day, volunteers in every state are delivering roses and heartfelt cards to senior citizens. An animal shelter is playing matchmaker across the country. The psychologists behind the famous "36 Questions That Lead to Love" are celebrating 50 years of marriage – they share their secrets. A couple bonded over their love of this romantic comedy, so the proposal had to be perfect. Plus, at this Chicago flower shop, every purch...

Feb 15, 202515 min

DOGE firings, mid-air collision update, a fortune in a landfill & more

The Trump administration is pushing out thousands of probationary workers at federal agencies today. We have the latest from the National Transportation Safety Board on the deadly mid-air collision between a passenger jet and a military helicopter. Authorities have accused an Indiana teenager of planning to carry out a school shooting. We’ll tell you what major news outlet has been indefinitely banned from the White House. Plus, a man who accidentally threw out nearly a billion in Bitcoin has a ...

Feb 14, 20257 min

Vance and Zelensky meet, flu hospitalizations, the great straw debate & more

Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met today amid negotiations over ending the war in Ukraine. A 28-year-old US citizen has been detained in Russia for drug possession. A storm responsible for heavy rainfall in California is moving east, putting millions under flood watch. The number of severely ill flu patients in hospitals is topping levels seen at some points of the Covid-19 pandemic. Plus, we’ll tell you how the environmental industry is reacting to President ...

Feb 14, 20257 min

Vance slams allies, Louisiana’s vaccine change, Valentine’s Day rose & more

Vice President JD Vance has criticized European leaders and compared them to Cold War tyrants. Israel has named the next three hostages expected to be released tomorrow. Legal challenges haven’t stopped the Trump administration trying to shrink the federal government. Louisiana will no longer promote mass vaccinations. Plus, we’ll tell you where Valetine’s Day roses are coming from this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 20257 min

Zelensky doubts US plan, Pope's hospital visit, TikTok is back & more

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he doesn’t think the US has a plan to end the war. President Donald Trump says he didn’t order the DOJ to drop charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The Vatican says the Pope is in the hospital. TikTok is back on US app stores. Plus, we’ll tell you who were the highest paid athletes of 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 20256 min

Vance meets Zelensky, reciprocal tariffs plan, Igloo cooler recall & more

Vice President JD Vance is meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as he takes a different tone than his boss. President Donald Trump has ordered agencies to investigate possible reciprocal tariffs. There have been more resignations at the Justice Department over concerns about orders to drop corruption charges. The website for a monument celebrating the LGBTQ rights movement has taken down all references to “transgender” and “queer” people. Plus, Igloo is recalling coolers after fi...

Feb 14, 20257 min

India’s PM at WH, corruption case fallout, American debt grows & more

President Donald Trump welcomed India’s prime minister to the White House, hours after announcing new reciprocal tariffs. An order to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams prompts multiple resignations. A prominent Senate Republican is at odds with some of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks. Americans are falling further behind on their debt. Plus, there’s a growing measles outbreak in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, 20257 min

Tariffs inspire global trade war fears, Hegseth’s message to NATO, streaming service clash & more

President Donald Trump’s plans for reciprocal tariffs could be a double-edged sword. The Trump administration is hitting NATO allies with a new defense spending target. Last year was the deadliest for journalists in more than three decades. We’ll explain how abortion bans disproportionately impact some of the nation’s most vulnerable groups. And, YouTube TV subscribers may lose access to several channels tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, 20257 min

RFK Jr. confirmed, sweeping tariffs coming, drone finds lost puppy & more

RFK Jr. has been confirmed as Health and Human Services Secretary – we’ll tell you which GOP senator voted against him. Alarm bells are ringing across Europe over Ukraine’s future. President Donald Trump says he’s going to announce sweeping tariffs today. A source says “nobody really knows what’s going on” with deportations to Guantanamo Bay. Plus, how a puppy stuck in the snow was rescued. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, 20257 min

Federal employee firings, car rams crowd, helping homeless illegal & more

We have more details about the employees being fired from federal agencies. Parts of Los Angeles County already ravaged by deadly wildfires last month are now under evacuation warnings because of a storm. German police say a car plowed into a group of demonstrators in Munich, ahead of a high-level conference. A city in California has made it illegal to help homeless camps. Plus, a woman gave birth to a baby girl on the New York City subway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

Feb 13, 20257 min

Federal firings begin, Russia-US exchange, trains for the elderly & more

Firings appear to have started at federal agencies, as the Trump administration gets a win in court. Hamas says it will release hostages on Saturday as planned. A source has revealed the name of the Russian man being exchange for an American released earlier this week. Two giant automakers have called it quits on their merger plans. Plus, China is launching a fleet of “silver trains.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, 20257 min