President Donald Trump has kicked off his second term with a slew of executive orders, including one that could impact Afghan refugees. A winter storm sweeping the South could break decades-old records. Ukraine's president addressed the uncertainty surrounding Trump’s foreign policy approach. At least nine Palestinians are dead in the West Bank, days after Gaza's ceasefire began. Plus, a former US surgeon general said not getting vaccinated puts a major strain on the healthcare system. Learn mor...
Jan 21, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s President Donald Trump’s first full day in office – we break down what’s on his agenda today. The largest criminal probe in US history is winding down after Trump issued mass pardons for Capitol rioters. We’ll tell you how some US cities are prepping for an immigration crackdown. A fire ripped through a ski resort in Turkey, killing and injuring dozens of people. Plus, popular drugs like Ozempic may have more health benefits besides weight loss and lowering blood sugar. Learn more about you...
Jan 21, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast President Donald Trump is promising to introduce tariffs as early as next week. Meanwhile, Trump is also rushing to undo much of former President Joe Biden’s legacy. China isn’t happy about Trump offering TikTok a lifeline. LA is now grappling with arsonists as it fights the wildfires. Plus, we’ll tell you how a lonely fish has been saved by cardboard cut-outs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 21, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Trump administration is being sued over its sweeping immigration executive orders. Two brothers convicted over their role in the January 6th attacks have been released, as Trump pardons more than 1,500 others. The Taliban has released two Americans in a prisoner exchange. Plus, most Americans are facing extreme winter weather today, as Southern California braces for more fire-fueling winds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 21, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Donald Trump’s break with American tradition for his inauguration is one for the history books. The 47th president began his second term with executive orders on border security. Displaced Palestinians are returning to what’s left of their homes in the wake of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The Justice Department has accused Walgreens of fueling the opioid crisis. Plus, we have some tips for beating the winter blues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 20, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast We begin with Donald Trump’s inaugural address where he laid out some of his priorities upon taking office. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump launched meme coins that have experts on edge. Two federal prisoners are fighting to stay on death row. Cecile Richards, the former president of Planned Parenthood, has died at 67. And, we’ll talk about one impact of a grim global mood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 20, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Donald Trump has taken the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States. The Trump administration outlines a stack of executive orders being signed today. TikTok is also top of the agenda for Trump, who is promising to save the social media platform. Hundreds of aid trucks are flowing into Gaza, but humanitarian groups are warning that the biggest challenges are yet to come. Plus, we’ll tell you which NFL teams will face off for a chance to be in the Super Bowl. Learn more about you...
Jan 20, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast President-elect Donald Trump’s team say they want his first day in office to be a shock to the system. President Joe Biden has issued pre-emptive pardons in his last hours in office. Aid is getting into Gaza, but the area is in a humanitarian crisis. Historic snowfall and winter chills are expected in parts of the US. Plus, we'll tell you who’s on track to become the world’s first trillionaires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 20, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. We’ll tell you about the big promises he’s made for his first few hours in office. Palestinian prisoners have been freed as part of the deal between Israel and Hamas. TikTok is back up and running in the US and the CEO says there’s one person to thank. Plus, a lot of Americans will be dealing with extreme weather this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 20, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take power for a second time, we hear from two government workers who have mixed feelings about potentially being on the receiving end of his campaign promises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 19, 2025•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast A seafood restaurant in California rallied volunteers and donations to support those impacted by the LA wildfires. Scientists uncovered a nearly 500-foot-long dinosaur highway in England. Researchers test if fairy tales can inspire kids to make healthier food choices – the results are pretty magical! Robots dive into action to restore a key component of the ocean floor. Meet the innovators making Dry January easier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 18, 2025•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast The families of hostages held in Gaza are on edge as Israel’s cabinet considers the ceasefire and hostage exchange deal. We’ll talk about what to expect for the end of TikTok in the US. Some federal workers are taking steps to protect their roles from the scrutiny of President-elect Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency. We’ll tell you who Ohio’s Republican governor has tapped to fill the US Senate seat vacated by Vice President-elect JD Vance. Plus, a newly discovered isopod has be...
Jan 17, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Israel’s wider cabinet is expected to vote on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage exchange deal later today. President Joe Biden has declared the Equal Rights Amendment ratified, to some disagreement. President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of Homeland Security says she'd be unbiased when it comes to disaster relief. Cold weather will make Trump the first president to be inaugurated inside since 1985. Plus, the World Monuments Fund has added the first ever extraterrestrial location to its 2...
Jan 17, 2025•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Supreme Court has paved the way for TikTok to be banned in the US. Preparations are being made to welcome Israeli hostages' home, while strikes are still killing people in Gaza. The next round of Medicare price negotiations will include two popular weight loss drugs. President Joe Biden gets candid about his time in office. Plus, we’ll tell you which bank has been dealing with outages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 17, 2025•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Israel’s security cabinet has approved the ceasefire and hostage release deal, as another vote looms. President Joe Biden has commuted sentences for thousands of non-violent drug offenders. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump is finalizing a series of immigration executive orders to start after he’s sworn in on Monday. Bitterly cold temperatures are hitting parts of the central US today before spreading. Plus, a home next to a site of horror is being opened up to the public. Learn more about...
Jan 17, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Israel’s security cabinet is voting on a ceasefire and hostage release deal just days before it’s set to start. President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Homeland Security Secretary will be grilled by Senators today. SpaceX says its Starship exploded after a test launch. The death toll has risen from the Los Angeles wildfires. Plus, Justin Baldoni is suing Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 17, 2025•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast President-elect Donald Trump’s advisers for his second term include nearly a dozen people worth at least $1 billion. A few Israeli critics of the Gaza ceasefire and hostage exchange deal are threatening Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s majority. We'll talk about what it means that mortgage rates are at their highest level since May. Money raised online for California’s wildfire victims could limit the federal aid available to them. Plus, prolific filmmaker David Lynch has died. Learn more abo...
Jan 16, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s final news conference turned chaotic during his remarks about a pending ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza. Senators pressed Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency about his stance on climate change. The director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a warning about public health threats. Los Angeles faces an unimaginable task before anyone can rebuild amid deadly wildfires. And, one company has a new promotion for p...
Jan 16, 2025•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Israel has delayed a cabinet vote on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. More of President-elect Donald Trump’s picks face confirmation hearings today. California’s governor signed an executive order aimed to help those impacted by the LA wildfires. A new report suggests young women face an alarming new reality when it comes to cancer. Plus, we’ll tell you the airline that’s facing a federal lawsuit over delays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 16, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Israel has delayed a vote on the ceasefire and hostage-release deal. TikTok is running out of time to stop a US ban, we’ll tell you how President-elect Donald Trump could help. Los Angeles is looking towards rebuilding, but it’s got a huge task ahead. Some parts of the US will feel like minus 40 thanks to an arctic blast. Plus, how some red meats could impact your brain health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 16, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast People in Gaza are feeling both hope and pain after a ceasefire and hostage release deal was announced. President Joe Biden delivered some warnings in his farewell Oval Office address. Winds have died down in Los Angeles, but the fire threat isn’t over. Two Chinese nationals are standing trial in the US in a landmark fentanyl case. Plus, Jeff Bezos has lift off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 16, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast President Joe Biden hailed a long-sought ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas during a speech today. We’re highlighting Senate confirmation hearings for two of Trump’s Cabinet picks. We’ll tell you how the Los Angeles fire chief responded to LA Times reporting on the department’s wildfire preparation. A new poll shows low approval for Biden as he leaves the White House. Plus, the high court is taking on a Texas law that would require age verification to access certain content. Learn more abou...
Jan 15, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Palestinian civilians are expected to be allowed to return to northern Gaza if a ceasefire and hostage exchange deal is finalized. At her confirmation hearing today, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general said she wouldn’t enforce an “enemies list.” Firefighters in California face several more critical hours of dangerous winds fuelling wildfires. The US Food and Drug Administration is cracking down on a popular ingredient. Plus, America's largest fuel pipeline is temporarily sh...
Jan 15, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast A source tells CNN Israel and Hamas have agreed to a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. Six confirmation hearings are being held for President-elect Donald Trump’s administration picks. Los Angeles officials and firefighters had been warning about budget cuts almost a month before the destructive wildfires broke out. We’ll tell you what the latest inflation read says about the economy. Plus, an airline is trying to stop passengers from getting too drunk. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Jan 15, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast FEMA says it’s had tens of thousands of applications for help from victims of the LA wildfires. Secretary of State hopeful Marco Rubio is in the hot seat today. Optimism about a deal between Israel and Hamas has some people looking towards life after the war in Gaza. President Joe Biden is making his final farewell to the American people. Plus, SpaceX has launched two lunar landers with one rocket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 15, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Confirmation hearings are set to continue for some of the top Trump administration picks, after a tense day yesterday. Residents in LA are returning to find their homes completely destroyed. We’ll hear what people in Gaza think about renewed hope for a ceasefire and hostage release deal. South Korea’s president has been arrested after a standoff. Plus, we’ll tell you why the SEC is suing Elon Musk over his Twitter takeover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 15, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast We'll talk about some of the allegations levelled against Pete Hegseth during his confirmation hearing today. The governor of California has signed an executive order that will help students displaced by wildfires. The House has passed a bill affecting some transgender athletes at federally funded schools and educational institutions. We’ll tell you what notable name won’t attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration next week. Plus, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says he’s raising the bar. Lear...
Jan 14, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast We'll tell you why power to more than 20,000 households in Southern California could be intentionally shut off. Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, is walking back some previous statements during his confirmation hearing. We have the latest on a ceasefire and hostage exchange deal between Israel and Hamas. The US Food and Drug Administration wants packaged food labels to have more information. Plus, a country known for high temperatures is hitting record lows...
Jan 14, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing is underway. Dangerous winds return to Southern California, threatening to fan deadly wildfires’ flames. US TikTok users are moving to an unlikely alternative, as the Supreme Court mulls the social media platform’s future. President Joe Biden is set to sign an executive order meant to compete with China on AI. Plus, we'll tell you about a big policy shift at Starbucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Jan 14, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hopes are rising for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal as both sides signal they’re ready to agree. People displaced by the LA fires are dealing with higher rents. President-elect Donald Trump is dealing with a special counsel’s report, senate confirmation hearings and plans for his upcoming inauguration. The special counsel in charge of Hunter Biden’s case is criticizing President Joe Biden. Plus, the US is dealing with an egg shortage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
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