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Jul 21, 2024 • 16min
One Thing: The Israeli Prime Minister and a High-Stakes DC Visit
CNN Jerusalem correspondent Jeremy Diamond discusses Israeli Prime Minister's upcoming visit to Congress amidst escalating violence in Gaza, Biden's handling of the visit, and the strained US-Israel relationship dynamics. Topics include ceasefire talks, civilian casualties, and political strategies.
Jul 20, 2024 • 12min
5 Good Things: All Aboard the Googly-Eyed Train
Payton McGriff, a CNN Hero, supports girls in Togo with education. Boston trains get googly eyes. Breakdancing hits Olympics. Virginia moms turn love for flowers into joy project. NASA sends Missy Elliott song to Venus.
Jul 19, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: Global outage fallout, more Dems bail on Biden, Disneyland strike & more
Global IT outage, Dems pressuring Biden to step aside, Trump's mysterious injury, Polio in Gaza, Disneyland employees considering strike for better wages and conditions
Jul 19, 2024 • 7min
3 PM ET: Democrats in chaos, UN court rules on Israel, Olympians arrive in Paris & more
Global tech outage not a cyberattack, Democrats uncertain about Biden, UN court rules against Israel, COVID-19 wave hits, Olympians arrive in Paris for upcoming games
Jul 19, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: Tech disruptions latest, ad calls for Biden drop out, giant pandas debut & more
Tech disruptions worldwide affecting airlines, banks, businesses, and emergency services. Ad calls for President Biden to drop out of 2024 race. Trump campaign's view on RNC. Wall Street Journal criticizes reporter's conviction. Giant pandas debut at San Diego Zoo.
Jul 19, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Major global tech outage, Evan Gershkovich sentenced, Democrats' 'doom loop' & more
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich convicted of espionage in Russia. Global tech outage affects businesses. Democrats worried about Biden's 2024 candidacy. Former President Trump accepts Republican nomination. Warning issued about tattoo risks.
Jul 19, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Global IT outage, Trump's RNC address, Netflix scraps plan & more
Global IT outage causes flight disruptions, Trump gives RNC address, pressure on Biden to drop out of 2024 race, strike in Tel Aviv, Netflix scraps cheapest ad-free subscription plan
Jul 18, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: Trump’s primetime speech, Ukraine aid cuts, Bob Newhart dies & more
The podcast covers Trump's speech at RNC, Harris criticizing JD Vance, Germany cutting Ukraine aid, Detroit trial verdict, and Bob Newhart's passing. Plus, learn about Sleep Number Smart Bed benefits and tribute to Bob Newhart.
Jul 18, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Biden candidacy concerns, American sentenced in Russia, student loan debt forgiveness & more
In this episode, they discuss calls for Biden to step aside over Covid-19, Israeli PM's visit to Gaza, American sentenced in Russia, European Commission president's reelection, and new student debt relief.
Jul 18, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: Pressure piles on Biden, RNC's last night, Trump shooter's visit & more
Pressure mounts on Biden for 2024 election as Pelosi doubts his chances against Trump. Trump set to speak at RNC. Shooter who targeted Trump had visited rally site. Bud Light's decline in popularity. Escaped prisoner found after 30 years in Georgia.
