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Jan 24, 2024 • 12min
Trump beat Haley in New Hampshire. What happens now?
This podcast discusses Trump's win over Nikki Haley in the New Hampshire primary. It also highlights the plans for a buffer zone in Gaza and the rising cancer rates among young adults. Additionally, it mentions Barbie's Ryan Gosling calling out the Oscars for snubbing Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie.
Jan 23, 2024 • 9min
Why this year’s Democratic race in New Hampshire is so weird
New Hampshire's Democratic race is described as weird, with Nikki Haley potentially benefiting from independent voters. The trial of the parents of a school shooter in Michigan is discussed. National Geographic explores new laws to improve animal welfare in America. The podcast also covers various news updates and legal changes.
Jan 22, 2024 • 10min
Why Trump’s new campaign playbook is so effective
This podcast explores Trump's effective campaign strategy and his ability to rally Republican voters despite impeachment and criminal charges. It also discusses the contrasting stances of Benjamin Netanyahu and President Biden on supporting a Palestinian state. Additionally, it covers international news stories, including the death toll in Gaza, the burden of long COVID, and the achievement of Sanford women's basketball coach Tara Vanderveer.
Jan 19, 2024 • 9min
He survived one execution. He’s fighting to avoid another.
A man on death row who survived a botched execution discusses his fight to avoid another. A national-security journalist talks about what the government knows about UFOs. The podcast also covers topics like international politics, dangers of ultra processed foods, and concerns of big food companies.
Jan 18, 2024 • 10min
What’s next for Boeing after series of setbacks
Boeing's setbacks and manufacturing practices, surge of respiratory viruses, wealth accumulation by richest men, and upcoming article on Simone Biles.
Jan 17, 2024 • 10min
Gaza families are starving. Aid agencies want action.
Aid agencies report starvation in Gaza. Supreme Court cases about fishing could impact federal agencies. Tennis balls causing arm injuries. Ongoing conflicts in the Middle East discussed.
Jan 16, 2024 • 9min
Trump won Iowa in a landslide. What happens next?
This podcast discusses Trump's landslide victory in the Iowa caucuses and the implications for the upcoming primary in New Hampshire. It also covers the heroic actions of a principal in an Iowa school shooting. Additionally, it explores the rise in popularity of the Stanley Quencher water bottle through a partnership with women influencers in Utah.
Jan 15, 2024 • 9min
What to watch in the Iowa caucuses
Discussion on the 2024 US presidential campaign and Iowa caucuses, global elections to watch, Gaza hostage crisis, and a unique caucus in Iowa
Jan 12, 2024 • 10min
Why a U.S.-led coalition launched new airstrikes on Yemen
US-led strikes on Yemen's Houthi militants discussed. Challenges in buying home and auto insurance in the US explained. Conversation on evangelicals' support for Trump and Tim Alberta's book.
Jan 11, 2024 • 10min
Understanding South Africa’s genocide case against Israel
South Africa accuses Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The podcast explores the arguments, casualties, and displacement. It also discusses the challenges in enforcing a genocide ruling on Israel. Additionally, it touches on the wave of gang violence in Ecuador and D.B. Cooper's 52-year-old skyjacking case.
