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Sep 13, 2023 • 10min
Why Libya’s floods have been so deadly
More than 5,000 people have died in Libya’s catastrophic flooding, and 10,000 are believed missing. The Washington Post details how weak infrastructure and an unusual storm contributed to the huge death toll.
California pharmacies are making millions of mistakes. They’re fighting to keep that a secret. The Los Angeles Times investigates.
Vox explains how adult birthday parties turned into weeklong blowouts.

Sep 12, 2023 • 10min
Why tens of thousands of auto workers could strike this week
United Auto Workers may go on strike due to an insulting counteroffer from GM. Experts discuss the new COVID booster shots. Researchers explore the possibility of communicating with another species using AI.

Sep 11, 2023 • 9min
What we know about Morocco’s deadly earthquake
CNN reports on how some Moroccan earthquake survivors are still fending for themselves in the Atlas Mountains.
The Washington Post looks into how climate change is creating new health crises around the world.
Biden rejected proposed conditions for a plea deal for 9/11 defendants. Victims’ families have been waiting for a trial for more than 20 years as the case moves slowly through the court system. ABC has more.

Sep 8, 2023 • 9min
Why the U.S. child-care situation is about to get even worse
Child-care centers in the U.S. are expected to close as pandemic stimulus funds run out. India's use of 'Bharat' in an official invitation sparks criticism. College mascots are being hired for weddings, facing challenges in their giant costumes.

Sep 7, 2023 • 2min
Sneak Peek: Her family had always kept her aunt a secret. She set out to uncover the truth.
Guest Adele uncovers the dark history of institutionalizing children with intellectual disabilities. Jennifer Sr. reveals her journey to reconnect with her aunt and the impact of institutionalization on families.

Sep 7, 2023 • 9min
How Trump’s trials may crash the 2024 primary schedule
This podcast explores how Trump's trials may disrupt the 2024 primary schedule and discusses the impact of artificial intelligence. It covers legal challenges faced by Trump, the start of the NFL season, and the potential influence of these trials on the Republican primaries. Additionally, it analyzes Super Bowl contenders, including Patrick Mahomes' dominance and the offenses of teams like the Panthers and Chargers. The podcast concludes with a surprising story about Anguilla benefiting from AI companies registering dot AI domain names.

Sep 6, 2023 • 10min
Why schools are facing a teen drug crisis like no other
Exploring the alarming increase in teen drug overdoses, the struggle of schools to handle it; major festival disruptions and the reasons behind them; Coco Gauff's achievement at U.S. Open semifinals; stars of tennis studying the moves of Carlos Alcaraz.

Sep 5, 2023 • 9min
Big new developments in the war in Ukraine
Ukraine's southern counteroffensive progressing, Ken Paxton's legal issues beyond impeachment trial, wild flamingos appearing in several US states

Sep 1, 2023 • 9min
How the world is preparing for a possible second Trump term
World leaders prepare for possible second Trump term, Axon's toxic workplace culture, and the changing landscape of college football.

Aug 31, 2023 • 12min
After Idalia, fears of disaster-relief money running out
Concerns arise about the depletion of federal aid funds for disaster relief after Idalia. Locals encourage tourists to return to Maui after wildfires. Swedish death cleaning gains popularity as a way to declutter and prioritize possessions.