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Jul 5, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: Crucial day for Biden, jobs report, Texas shark attacks & more
President Biden faces challenges as some Democrats consider elevating VP Harris. US job market cools down. UK's new Prime Minister pledges to guide the country towards 'calmer waters'. Hurricane Beryl hits Mexico. Shark attacks reported in Texas beach.
Jul 5, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Democrats eye Harris, New British PM, hot dog eating champions & more
Guest Kamala Harris, a potential Democrat leader, is discussed as a possible replacement for November's election. They also cover new heat alerts in the US, Hurricane Beryl in Mexico, the UK's new prime minister, and the latest hot dog eating champion.
Jul 5, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Democrats concerned, historic British election win, negotiations step forward & more
President Biden's reelection campaign concerns, historic UK election win, Hurricane Beryl's Category 3 strength, West Coast heatwave, Israel-Hamas negotiations progress
Jul 4, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Biden convinces governors, DC boil water advisory, Boeing scrap parts & more
President Biden reassures Democratic governors for 2024 candidacy, wildfires worsen in California due to heat wave, boil water advisory in DC, UK election day, Boeing's use of scrap parts revealed
Jul 4, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Democrats for and against Biden, US heat, new Diddy allegations & more
Sean 'Diddy' Combs discusses the latest allegations of sexual assault and sex trafficking against him. Democratic governors express mixed views on President Biden. Wildfires rage on in the US. Hurricane Beryl weakens, and Israel and Hamas may be nearing a ceasefire.
Jul 3, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: Biden doubles down, Beryl hammers Jamaica, Google’s emissions soar & more
President Biden vows to stay in the race amidst doubts, while Hurricane Beryl hits Jamaica. Supreme Court's ruling impacts healthcare for transgender Americans. Mali attack kills dozens. Google blames AI for emission spikes.
Jul 3, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Biden’s candidacy concerns, Beryl nears Jamaica, holiday gas prices & more
Topics discussed include the future of Biden's candidacy, Hurricane Beryl nearing Jamaica, wildfire evacuation in California, discount store chain closure, and low gas prices for the 4th of July holiday.
Jul 3, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: Biden weighs 2024 bid, Hurricane Beryl, UK general election & more
President Biden weighing 2024 bid amidst campaign concerns; Hurricane Beryl poses threat to Jamaica. UK general election could shift power from Conservatives to Labour. New health risks from weight loss and diabetes drugs revealed. Americans expected to spend big on BBQs this holiday weekend.
Jul 3, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Biden blames travel schedule, Navajo Nation heat, WNBA All-Stars & more
President Biden blames travel schedule for debate performance, DOJ to pursue charges against Trump after election, Hurricane Beryl approaching Jamaica, 13,000 Navajo Nation households without electricity, rookies named WNBA All-Stars
Jul 3, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Democrats against Biden, Beryl 'flattened' island, Jewish graves vandalized & more
Leading Democrats want Biden to drop out of 2024 race. Hurricane Beryl heads to Jamaica after 'flattening' an island. July heatwave poses danger in the US. Religious ceremony in India ends in deadly crowd crush. FBI investigates vandalism of Jewish graves in Ohio.
