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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.
Jan 10, 2024 • 10min
Inside the aviation industry’s rough start to 2024
The podcast discusses the recent aviation industry emergencies, including a mid-flight break and a plane bursting into flames. It also covers the recovery of the industry from the pandemic, safety concerns, extremist violence, immigration politics, and reveals the prevalence of microplastics in bottled drinking water and its health implications.
Jan 9, 2024 • 10min
How the U.S. is trying to keep the Gaza war from spreading
U.S. officials worry about Gaza war spreading to Lebanon. Wrongfully convicted individuals in Michigan denied compensation. Welsh mouse tidies up for fun.
Jan 8, 2024 • 10min
New evidence found in Alaska Airlines flight investigation
Recovered key part in Alaska Airlines flight investigation. Google's decision on ending third-party cookies and its impact on advertisers and Chrome users. Preview of national college-football championship between Michigan Wolverines and Washington Huskies.
Jan 5, 2024 • 10min
How Republicans and Democrats see Jan. 6 differently
Podcast discusses the differing views of Republicans and Democrats regarding the January 6 attack. Some cities are eliminating parking minimums. Couples therapist, Esther Perel, gives relationship advice.
Jan 4, 2024 • 8min
New fears of famine in Gaza as war rages
Topics discussed in this podcast include the scarcity of food in Gaza and the potential for famine, court documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, predictions for 2024 political and cultural events, and a 13-year-old Tetris champion.
Jan 3, 2024 • 9min
Survivor stories from the heroic Japan Airlines evacuation
A flawless evacuation of a Japan Airlines flight that caught fire saved all 379 people on board. Federal prisons avoid autopsies and investigations by attributing detainee deaths to natural causes. The Professional Women's Hockey League came together in just six months. Humans are causing significant changes to the moon, leading researchers to declare a new lunar epoch.
Jan 2, 2024 • 8min
The Trump campaign faces its first real test
Donald Trump's 2024 campaign quietly built a grassroots juggernaut in Iowa; New laws on gun access, 401(k) plans, and Mickey Mouse's copyright; Vox explains the importance of being bad at new hobbies.
