On today's episode: Isarael will allow some aid into Gaza under pressure; Russia outlaws Amnesty International; President Donald Trump will talk with Ukraine and Russia; Romania completes a presidential runoff; and the latest on a Mexican ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge. Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer. Trump warns Walmart Don't raise prices due to my tariffs but do eat the costs from those taxes. US claim of state secrets privilege in Kilmar Abrego Garcia cas...
May 19, 2025•27 min•Season 4Ep. 109
In this episode: President Donald Trump's birthright citizenship executive order comes before the Supreme Court; Russia and Ukraine will hold peace talks; Trump discusses negotiations with Iran; military commanders will be told to send transgender troops to medical checks; Bono discusses his documentary that is showing at Cannes. The FBI is disbanding one of its Washington-based public corruption squads, AP sources say. Former President George W. Bush draws inspiration close to his Dallas home i...
May 16, 2025•27 min•Season 4Ep. 108
On today's episode: Israeli airstrikes kill dozens in Gaza; Ukraine and Russia begin peace talks; President Donald Trump meets with troops in Qatar during his trip to the Middle East; Poland will hold presidential elections this weekend; Republicans in Missouri look to repeal an abortion-rights ammendment; the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs continues. South African leader and Trump will meet next week after US took in white South Africans as refugees. New US-backed group says it will start aid oper...
May 15, 2025•25 min•Season 4Ep. 107
On today's episode: President Donald Trump discusses US relations with Syria and Iran during a trip to the Middle East; three Ukrainian nationals have been arrested; Ukraine-Russia peace talks are expected to begin soon; Israeli airstrikes hit targets in Gaza; Microsoft begins layoffs; California insurers can raise rates following wildfires. What's in Trump's big bill Trillions in tax cuts, changes to Medicaid and more. Federal grand jury indicts Wisconsin judge in immigration case, allowing cha...
May 14, 2025•24 min•Season 4Ep. 106
On today's episode: Singer Cassie is expected to testify Tuesday, one day after the trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs began; President Donald Trump is in Saudi Arabia as part of a trip to the Middle East; Nissan is trimming its workforce; the latest on the tensions between India and Pakistan; and an aviation agency rules Russia is responsible for downing MH17 over Ukraine in 2014. Tariffs may have pushed up inflation a bit in April, government report to show. House GOP reveals Trump's tax breaks for t...
May 13, 2025•20 min•Season 4Ep. 105
On today's episode: U.S. and Chinese officials say they have called a 90-day truce in their trade war; Hamas will release the final US hostage Monday; the latest on the war between Russia and Ukraine; PKK Kurdish militant group reaches peace deal with Turkey; President Donald Trump is visiting the Middle East. Iran and US conclude a fourth round of negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program in Oman. Trump is bringing white South Africans to the US as refugees, but what persecution are they facin...
May 12, 2025•24 min•Season 4Ep. 104
Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include: On this week's AP Religion Roundup, who the new pope is to his family, and how an American reached the papacy. So you saw 'Conclave' the movie. Here's what it got right – and wrong – about real-life conclaves. Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a Republican who became a liberal darling, has died. US will stop tracking the costs of extreme weather fueled by climat...
May 09, 2025•20 min•Season 5Ep. 103
On today's episode: Pope Leo XIV held his first mass with the cardinals that elected him and has a busy schedule ahead; Russia celebrated Victory Day; and Denmark is looking into reports the US is gathering intelligence on Greenland. In sports: Anthony Edwards overcomes injury scare to help Timberwolves even series with Warriors in NBA playoffs, the Oilers win in overtime and the Capitals bounce back in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the NHL’s second-winningest coach lands a new gig, a manager firing...
May 09, 2025•25 min•Season 5Ep. 102
On today's episode: Catholic cardinals returned for a second day of voting for a new pontiff; tensions remain high between India and Pakistan; the US and United Kingdom are expected to announce a new trade deal; three former Memphis police officers have been acquitted of charges in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols; and a jury is expected to be seated by Fiday in the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs. Chief Justice Roberts says judicial independence is key to checking Congress and the president. Some ...
May 08, 2025•20 min•Season 5Ep. 101
On today's episode: Tensions have escalated between India and Pakistan; an F-18 went overboard when attempting to land on an aircraft carrier; cardinals are set to sequester for the start of the conclave; most travelers must have REAL ID to fly; President Donald Trump wants the Persian Gulf to be referred to as the Gulf of Arabia; and a declassified memo contradicts Trump's claims linking a gang to the Venezuelan government. Top US officials will meet with Chinese delegation in Switzerland in fi...
May 07, 2025•25 min•Season 5Ep. 100
On today's episode: Trump administration says Harvard will receive no new grants until it meets White House demands; Moscow halts flights following drone attacks by Ukraine over Russia, which has arrested a journalist over criticism of the war; and concern remains over an Israeli plan to take over Gaza. And in sports: The Knicks shock the defending champs and the Nuggets rally to open their second-round NBA Playoffs series, the East’s top team produces the NBA’s Coach of the Year, the Maple Leaf...
May 06, 2025•28 min•Season 5Ep. 99
On today's episode: President Donald Trump discusses discussions with Mexico over sending troops to Mexico to fight drug cartels as well as the possibility of reopening Alcatraz as a prison. Trump also wants to place tariffs on foreign-made films; Israel has a plan to take over Gaza; the upcoming conclave will be the most geographically diverse; and the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs is set to begin. Trump, in a new interview, says he doesn't know if he backs due process rights. Cuts have eliminate...
May 05, 2025•37 min•Season 5Ep. 98
Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include: What makes a Kentucky Derby champion Big hearts, immense lungs and powerful legs. What is a conclave What to know about the secretive process to elect the next pope. What to know as US prepares to require REAL ID for many air travelers next month. Worries about flying seem to be taking off. Here's how to cope with in-flight anxiety. 84% of the world's coral reefs hit by ...
May 03, 2025•24 min•Season 4Ep. 97
On today's episode: Mike Waltz is out as national security advisor and was tapped by President Donald Trump to become UN ambassador, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio takes on the NSA role on an interim basis; the Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to strip protections from Venezuelan migrants; the price of cheaper Chinese goods will likey increase; Trump signed an executive order to cut funding to PBS and NPR; and a chimney has been installed at the Vatican in advance the concl...
May 02, 2025•21 min•Season 4Ep. 96
On today's episode: President Donald Trump blames the Biden administration for a shrinking US economy; former Vice President Kamala Harris speaks out against the Trump administration; May Day protests are scheduled around the world; South Korea's acting president is resigning and is expected to run for the office; LeBron James' season ends, leading to questions about his future. Ukraine and the US have finally signed a minerals deal. What does it include. Sex assault reports in the US military f...
May 01, 2025•23 min•Season 4Ep. 95
On today's episode: President Donald Trump held a rally to celebrate his first 100 days in office while also reducing some tariffs to help US manufacturers; Canada's Liberals fall short of a majority in Parliament; and a look at the summer movie season ahead. Wisconsin high court suspends Milwaukee judge accused of helping man evade immigration authorities. Trump signs new executive actions on immigration. Supreme Court seems likely to rule narrowly for family whose house was wrongly raided by F...
Apr 30, 2025•28 min•Season 4Ep. 94
In today's episode: There was a deadly fire in a restaurant in China; Kashmir closes tourist resorts following a terrorist attack; Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has won the federal election; power has been restored in Spain; a disgraced cardinal will skip the conclave to elect a new pope; the Trump administration says Penn violated sex discrimination laws after a transgender swimmer competed; and Chinese astronauts need to remain in space a bit longer due to weather. Trump ...
Apr 29, 2025•22 min•Season 4Ep. 93
On today's episode: More than 100 immigrants were detained at an illegal after-hours nightclub in Colorado; the Vancouver ramming attack suspect charged with murder; and the latest on airstrikes in Yemen and Gaza. In sports: Anthony Edwards puts LeBron James' and Luka Doncic’s seasons in jeopardy, the Knicks, Pacers and Celtics all take 3-1 series leads in the NBA Playoffs, Leon Draisaitl’s overtime heroics help Oilers tie series with Kings, and Blues, Capitals and Hurricanes all prevail in Stan...
Apr 28, 2025•20 min•Season 4Ep. 92
On today's episode: The war in Ukraine continues with more drone strikes by Russia; violence in Kashmir continues with fire exchanged between Indian and Pakistani soldiers; world leaders head to the Vatican for the funeral of Pope Francis; and the first round of the NFL draft is complete with quarterback Cam Ward going No. 1 to the Titans. Venezuelans subject to removal under wartime act have 12 hours to decide on contesting, docs show. US to loosen rules on Tesla, other carmakers taking on Chin...
Apr 25, 2025•23 min•Season 4Ep. 91
On today's episode: President Donald Trump is pushing for a deal that calls for Ukraine to cede territory to Russia, which President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is resisting; talks continue in an effort to end the conflict between Israel and Hamas; thousands of visitors continue to line up to pay their final respects to Pope Francis ahead of his funeral; and four baby tortoises debut at Philadelphia Zoo. Bessent assails IMF and World Bank and says there's an 'opportunity for a big deal' with China. Dick...
Apr 24, 2025•20 min•Season 4Ep. 90
On today's episode: The Vatican opens St. Peter's Basilica to the public to pay final respects to Pope Francis; there was a deadly shooting in the disputed Kashmir region controlled by India; London talks on ending Russia-Urkaine war war pared down; and a wildfire continues in New Jersey. In sports: Damian Lillard’s return is spoiled as Pacers beat Bucks again, Lakers even series and Thunder cruise to 2-0 lead in NBA Playoffs, an overtime winner on the ice in Toronto, a big win for the defending...
Apr 23, 2025•19 min•Season 4Ep. 89
On today's episode: The latest on the death of Pope Francis and the what is still to come; the White House is standing behind Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth; the NCAA passes a series of rules that sets the table for schools to pay athletes; and Harvard is suing the Trump administration. US Supreme Court appears likely to uphold Obamacare's preventive care coverage mandate. Trump says gray skies for the White House Easter egg roll mean no worries about sunburn. Homeland Security Secretary Noem's ...
Apr 22, 2025•23 min•Season 4Ep. 88
On today's episode: Pope Francis, history's first Latin American pontiff, dies; A New York Times report says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth created another Signal messaging chat where he shared details of a Yemen strike; and the latest in international news. US senator returns from El Salvador trip, says Abrego Garcia case is about far more than one man. Toll on Manhattan drivers remains in effect, despite Trump’s Easter Sunday deadline. Alito's dissent in deportation case says court rushed to b...
Apr 21, 2025•16 min•Season 4Ep. 87
Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include: The great Easter basket question — to Peep or not Peep. Scientists have discovered an unusual planet that orbits two starlike objects, just like Luke Skywalker's home in Star Wars. Believers say microdosing psychedelics helps them. Scientists are trying to measure the claims. Assisted living isn't just for people. A zoo in Spain helps elderly elephants age gracefully. Me...
Apr 19, 2025•24 min•Season 4Ep. 86
On today's episode: A gunman killed two and wounded six others at Florida State University; Sen. Chris Van Hollen met with Kilmer Abrego Garcia in El Salvador; the latest on tariffs and the global economy; and Secretary of State Marco Rubio weighs in on the state of the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump suggests he can remove Fed Chair Powell and says he's 'not happy' with him over interest rates. Trump administration takes aim at Harvard's international students and tax-exempt status. Google's digital ...
Apr 18, 2025•15 min•Season 4Ep. 85
On today's episode: Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador to push for the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia; stocks in Europe opened lower; Italy's prime minister will visit the White House and officials from Japan are also in Washington; China is promoting iteself as a steady trade partner in Southeast Asia; Puerto Rico is dealing with a power outage; and Holy Week is underway at the Vatican. DOGE wanted to assign staff to the nonprofit Vera Institute of Justice because it got fe...
Apr 17, 2025•18 min•Season 4Ep. 84
On today's episode: A judge pressed the Trump administration over Kilmar Abrego Garcia's deportation to a prison in El Salvador; Harvard stands to lose $2.2 billion in federal funding; a ruling by UK's Supreme Court defines a woman as someone born biologically female; Israeli says trooops will remain in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely; and a Michigan community came together to move 9,100 books from one store to another. Biden alleges Trump has 'taken a hatchet' to Social Security in his fir...
Apr 16, 2025•18 min•Season 4Ep. 83
On today's episode: The Trump administration froze $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard over activism; President Donald Trump may pause tariffs on the auto industry; El Salvador won't return a wrongly deported man to the US; a New York helicopter company has been grounded after a fatal crash; an Israel airstrike hits a hospital entrance in Gaza. White House proposes drastic cuts to State Department and funding for UN, NATO and other groups. US Army to control land on Mexico border as part of base, ...
Apr 15, 2025•20 min•Season 4Ep. 82
On today's episode: President Donald Trump defends his economic plan; suspected US airstrikes kill at least seven in Yemen, Houthi rebels say; Iran-US discussions to continue; Rory McIlroy wins the Masters to complete the career Grand Slam. Some top tech leaders have embraced Trump. That's created a political divide in Silicon Valley. Trump is 'fully fit' to serve as commander in chief, his doctor says after recent physical. Measles exploded in Texas after stagnant vaccine funding. New cuts thre...
Apr 14, 2025•23 min•Season 4Ep. 81
Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include: There's a new push to put whole milk back in school meals. Here's what you should know. George M. Johnson's 'All Boys Aren't Blue' tops 2024 list of most 'challenged' US library books. Critics see Trump attacks on the 'Black Smithsonian' as an effort to sanitize racism in US history. Fewer foreign visitors are traveling to the US in what some see as a sign of a 'Trump Sl...
Apr 12, 2025•22 min•Season 4Ep. 80
