We start with a heated Oval Office exchange between President Donald Trump and Ukraine's president. Fired federal workers are turning to a little-known office for relief. Concerns are emerging over the timelines, access and transparency around vaccine shots. Trump's latest executive order could make history. Plus, the end of an era for nostalgic millennials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 28, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky are meeting at the White House – we’ll break down why the US wants Ukraine’s earth minerals. There’s mixed news about the economy today. Texas health officials report more measles cases in West Texas. We'll tell you the latest on the investigation into the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife. Plus, a crew of all women is going to space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 28, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast CNN’s Kevin Liptak talks us through what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will be hoping to get out of his trip to the White House. Another government agency is facing mass layoffs. On the flip side, the Department of Transportation wants to hire certain workers. A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is set to expire tomorrow. Plus, we’ll tell you why there are calls for people to boycott major chains today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 28, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to meet President Donald Trump at the White House this morning. A judge has halted the mass firings of some federal workers. Iowa lawmakers have approved a bill to remove gender identity protections. Mexico has extradited dozens of fugitive cartel members to the US. Plus, we’ll tell you what we know so far about the investigation into Gene Hackman’s death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 28, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Russia's war in Ukraine was at the center of key talks between President Donald Trump and the British PM. We have the latest on the Trump administration's actions against DEI initiatives. A car attack in Israel is being investigated as an act of terror. The US consumer watchdog has dropped cases against multiple companies accused of ripping off Americans. Plus, we have new developments on the death of "Gossip Girl" actress Michelle Trachtenberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
Feb 27, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast President Donald Trump has welcomed British prime minister to the White House for critical talks on Ukraine. USAID workers were met with applause from supporters as they cleared out their workspaces. A decades-long conflict between Turkey and Kurdish separatists could be ending. We'll tell you about the Instagram glitch that has Meta apologizing. Plus, a popular menu item from one restaurant chain is making a comeback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 27, 2025•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast President Donald Trump says he’ll double pre-existing tariffs on China, the same day that Mexico and Canada's go into effect. The number of first-time applications for unemployment benefits doesn’t bode well for the US labor market. Russia says it won’t give up annexed regions of Ukraine. Another federal government agency head is retiring, amid mass federal workforce cuts. Plus, we explain why a job in AI is looking pretty good right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...
Feb 27, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Trump administration is preparing to use a controversial 1798 law to speed up mass deportations of undocumented migrants. Israel says it won’t withdraw troops from the Gaza-Egypt border just days before current ceasefire deal ends. We’ll give you the latest update on the deadly measles outbreak in Texas. Infamous online celebrity Andrew Tate and his brother are heading to the US. Plus, an inside attempt to buyout 7-Eleven has failed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...
Feb 27, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Supreme Court has paused a deadline for the Trump administration to release foreign aid funding. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is visiting the White House. Palestinian prisoners and detainees, along with the bodies of Israeli hostages have been returned. The Pentagon is planning to get rid of transgender service members currently serving. Plus, Gene Hackman and his wife have been found dead in their home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 27, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Trump administration has issued guidance on how it’ll conduct mass layoffs across federal agencies. We have details on the final handover of Israeli hostages in the first phase of the ceasefire deal with Hamas. The Supreme Court signals it'll make it easier for Americans to file "reverse discrimination" lawsuits. The Department of Agriculture has revealed a new strategy to tackle bird flu and high egg prices. Plus, an actress whose memorable roles on TV shows include "Gossip Girl" has died. ...
Feb 26, 2025•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast The White House is defending the decision to have Elon Musk attend a cabinet meeting. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could visit Washington this week. BP is backtracking on its renewable energy investments. The maker of popular weight loss and diabetes drugs says it’ll spend more on manufacturing in the US. Plus, a basketball legend is hanging up their jersey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 26, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast President Donald Trump gave a warning to federal employees during his first Cabinet meeting that included Elon Musk. The Trump administration is appealing an order to release billions of dollars in blocked foreign aid. We have details on the first death reported in the West Texas measles outbreak. A big change is coming to the Washington Post. Plus, we’ll tell you about the man who was compensated for wasted time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 26, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast President Donald Trump’s first cabinet meeting could get awkward today as Elon Musk joins in. Gaza health officials say babies are dying of hypothermia, as Trump shares a video showing the enclave as a resort. Intelligence staff are being fired over alleged NSA chat room messages. There were two close calls at US airports yesterday. Plus, we’ll tell you about a mysterious and deadly illness in Congo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 26, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast The US and Ukraine have agreed on the terms of a deal over natural resources and reconstruction. Republican leaders have had a surprising win in the House. Israel and Hamas are expected to go ahead with a hostage and prisoner swap as the ceasefire remains fragile. Prosectors are giving up attempts to get Adnan Syed’s conviction vacated. Plus, President Donald Trump wants to offer wealthy immigrants ‘gold cards.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 26, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast The White House says one million federal workers replied to an email that caused chaos. We'll tell you about a close call between two planes on a Chicago runway. There’s been a massive blackout in Chile affecting most of the country. We'll explain the controversy surrounding two lottery jackpots in Texas. Plus, could vaccinating chickens against bird flu help tackle high egg prices? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 25, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast We start with what's being seen as a mass protest against DOGE. American consumers are getting worried about the economy. We'll tell you about a deadly highway overpass collapse in South Korea. We have the latest developments on a high-profile death penalty case in front of the Supreme Court. Plus, a beloved store for generations of quilters and crafters is going out of business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 25, 2025•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast The US and Europe aren’t on the same page when it comes to how to negotiate the end of the war in Ukraine. One of Elon Musk’s companies got a new contract to help an agency he’s considering making cuts to. We’ll update you on the Pope's health. Israel wants to extend the first phase of the ceasefire deal with Hamas before it expires on Saturday. Plus, a 2024 GOP presidential candidate is running for office again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 25, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Elon Musk is giving federal workers another chance to email their achievements or risk being fired. Some Republican hardliners in the House are threatening to block plans to move forward with President Donald Trump’s agenda. Trump has named a podcaster as the FBI’s deputy director. We’re learning more about the case against Brian Kohberger. Plus, Denny’s is reportedly going to start charging more for eggs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 25, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast The US voted against a UN resolution to condemn the war in Ukraine, highlighting a rift with European allies. We’ll hear from a federal worker about the chaos Elon Musk’s email caused. Pope Francis rested well overnight and is still in the hospital. A US teen has been arrested after a newborn baby was killed in Paris. Plus, Starbucks is cutting jobs and its drinks menu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 25, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast President Donald Trump and France’s president discussed a path forward for Ukraine on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion. There’s more confusion over Elon Musk’s email to federal employees as a deadline looms. We have the latest on the Associated Press’s lawsuit against Trump after being blocked from presidential events. We’ll explain why a plan to place migrants in tents at Guantanamo Bay is on hold. Plus, the music world mourns the loss of a legendary soul singer. Learn more about your...
Feb 24, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast We'll start with a meeting between President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House. Federal unions are challenging a mass email demanding that workers justify their jobs. A federal judge has temporarily blocked DOGE from accessing some sensitive data. We have the latest on the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Plus, the trusted face of "NBC Nightly News" for the past decade is stepping down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...
Feb 24, 2025•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast We begin with the latest backlash to Elon Musk’s email ultimatum to millions of federal workers. Apple says it's investing $500 billion in the US amid Trump's tariff threat. The US is turning to Turkey to help solve the egg shortage crisis. The number of Palestinians arrested in the West Bank has spiked. Plus, why there's an upside-down American flag at a US National Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 24, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast A possible rift is forming in the Trump administration after some agency heads told staff to ignore a request to justify their jobs in writing. Israeli tanks are in the occupied West Bank for the first time in more than 20 years. A memo suggests the White House is launching a new effort to deport unaccompanied migrant children. We'll tell you why French and UK leaders are heading to the White House. Plus, who won big at last night's politically charged SAG awards. Learn more about your ad choice...
Feb 24, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast An email sent to federal workers appears to have caused issues between Elon Musk and leaders of government agencies. Ukraine faces an uncertain future on the three-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion. Immigration officials have started enforcement operations in LA. Germany has moved to the right after a snap election. Plus, the Vatican has given an update about Pope Francis’ health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 24, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast As the Trump administration works to carry out its mass deportation operation, undocumented immigrants without criminal records fear being caught up in potential raids at schools, churches, or other places in their communities. In this episode, we hear from people doing what they can to fight back. 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/adchoices
Feb 23, 2025•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast A California woman who lost her home in the Eaton Fire has a 3D plan to rebuild. When a father couldn’t find toys and apparel featuring Black historical figures, he created his own. We’ll tell you why a London youth group is on a mission to create emojis with Black and mixed-race hairstyles. A space robotics engineer is helping make farming easier in a country with an aging workforce. Plus, the poem – I Met My Younger Self for Coffee – has inspired millions to do the same. Learn more about your ...
Feb 22, 2025•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Associated Press is taking the Trump administration to court after being blocked from White House briefings. We have details on Luigi Mangione’s latest court hearing in the killing of a healthcare CEO. A federal judge canceled Eric Adams’ upcoming trial, but the New York mayor still faces corruption charges. There’s been a shakeup in the Los Angeles Fire Department after last month’s devastating wildfires. Plus, we’ll tell you what issue prompted Tesla’s second-largest recall this year. Lear...
Feb 21, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Defense Department has temporarily paused a plan to carry out mass firings of civilian workers. Americans are mad at President Donald Trump about inflation. We have new details on a growing measles outbreak in West Texas. A new poll finds more Americans identify as LGBTQ+. And, one MLB team has changed a long-standing, controversial policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 21, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Voters in Georgia expressed their anger to Republican Congressman Rich McCormick over federal lay-offs. There's been updates in the hostage release and Palestinian prisoner exchanges between Israel and Hamas. We'll tell you how much Delta is paying out to those on the Toronto plane crash. The Vatican gives an update on how the Pope's doing. Plus, why it's particularly cold these days in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 21, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast GOP Senators have adopted a budget blue print, but Senate and House Republicans could soon start butting heads over the plan. Arab leaders are meeting in Saudi Arabia for a counter-proposal to President Donald Trump’s “Rviera” plan for Gaza. Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing United Healthcare’s CEO, is back in court today. Germans are heading to the polls this weekend for a snap federal election. Plus, Major League Baseball is splitting from ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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