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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates at 6am, 12pm, and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.
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Jul 1, 2024 • 6min
6 AM ET: Biden's damage control, Boeing's 'sweetheart deal', Michael J. Fox rocks Glastonbury & more
Actor and activist Michael J. Fox rocked out with Coldplay at Glastonbury. Biden campaign damage control, Boeing's 'sweetheart deal', Hurricane Barrel, French far right party success, and more current events discussed.
Jun 30, 2024 • 15min
One Thing: Why SCOTUS Is Saving Trump Immunity for Last
Legal expert John Fritze discusses the Supreme Court's pending decision on Trump's immunity and its impact on election charges. The podcast also covers the implications of a separate ruling on obstruction charges for January 6th rioters, sending shockwaves through the federal government.
Jun 29, 2024 • 13min
5 Good Things: How a National Park is Making the Outdoors More Inclusive
A nonprofit connects LGBTQ individuals to stand-in family members, a family of Taekwondo athletes thwarts an assault, a 91-year-old man donates to a struggling fire department, visitors with disabilities can explore the Great Smoky Mountains, and CNN Travel shares the best US towns to visit this summer.
Jun 28, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: Post-debate rallies, bird flu test results, Karen Read murder trial & more
Post-debate rallies for Biden and Trump, Supreme Court's decision on Jan 6th charges, FDA test results for bird flu in raw milk, updates on Karen Read murder trial, and possible dismissal of Alec Baldwin's indictment in movie set shooting case.
Jun 28, 2024 • 7min
3 PM ET: Cooling inflation data, homeless ticketing ruling, Massachusetts rideshare settlement & more
US inflation rates remain stable for the first time since November. Supreme Court rules on ticketing homeless for sleeping outside. Legal battles over abortion and gender-affirming care. Challenges in aid delivery to Gaza. Massachusetts Uber/Lyft drivers get improved pay and benefits.
Jun 28, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: Biden brushes off critics, SCOTUS sides with Jan. 6 rioters, government power curbed & more
President Biden dismisses debate criticism, SCOTUS rules on Jan. 6 rioters, limits government power. Summer Covid-19 surge in U.S. First father-son duo in NBA. Agencies' challenges, exercise benefits, and future vaccine discussions.
Jun 28, 2024 • 6min
9 AM ET: Biden's debate performance, AZ wildfire evacuation, busiest travel day & more
Analysis of Biden and Trump's debate performances, concerns over Biden's delivery, Supreme Court updates, Arizona wildfire evacuation, Iran's presidential election, TSA expecting busiest day ever
Jun 28, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: CNN Debate highlights, Uvalde indictments, Bible in classrooms & more
Highlights from the recent CNN debate between Biden and Trump, concerns over Biden's performance, Uvalde school police officers indicted for mass shooting response, severe weather alerts affecting millions, Bible and Ten Commandments now mandatory in Oklahoma classrooms
Jun 28, 2024 • 16min
One Thing: Some Dems Hit the Panic Button After Biden's Very Bad Night
CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes discusses the mixed reactions to Biden's lackluster debate performance, concerns about his age, and the aftermath for both campaigns. Analysis includes the impact of muted mics, post-debate strategies, and Democrats' worries about Biden's performance.
Jun 27, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: CNN presidential debate, international roaming outage, health care fraud crackdown & more
CNN podcast covers highlights of the Biden vs. Trump debate, international roaming outage, Gaza evacuation, health care fraud crackdown, and coral reefs impact. Scientists are exploring nature to address mass coral bleaching.
