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Jun 23, 2024 • 15min
One Thing: Why a US-Mexico Water War Is Heating Up
CNN Senior Climate Writer Laura Paddison discusses the US-Mexico water conflict exacerbated by climate change. Exploring the impact on American farmers and future solutions to address the shortfall.

Jun 22, 2024 • 12min
5 Good Things: 5-Year-Old Becomes Youngest to Get a Bionic Arm
A 5-year-old gets a bionic arm resembling Iron Man. Opal Lee, the 'Grandmother of Juneteenth,' moves into her childhood home lot. A white bison calf fulfills a prophecy. A potentially habitable Earth-sized planet is found. The world's largest 3D printer constructs homes from wood fiber.

Jun 21, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: SCOTUS gun decision, ‘lawlessness’ in Gaza, belugas rescued from Ukraine & more
The podcast covers the SCOTUS gun ruling, chaos in Gaza affecting aid distribution, heatwaves impact on small businesses, an American returning from Turks and Caicos legal issues, and the heartwarming rescue of beluga whales in Ukraine.

Jun 21, 2024 • 7min
3 PM ET: What heat does to the body, NY protestor cases dismissed, Copa America & more
Supreme Court upholds gun law for domestic abusers; extreme heat's impact on the body explained; NY protestor cases dismissed; US home prices hit record high; Copa America tournament kicks off

Jun 21, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: More wildfire deaths expected, abusers gun ban, Olympics marriage proposal & more
Wildfires in New Mexico lead to fatalities, heatwave deaths during Hajj pilgrimage, Supreme Court upholds gun ban for abusers. Israel's PM criticizes US aid, swimmer gets engaged after Olympics qualification.

Jun 21, 2024 • 6min
9 AM ET: FBI investigates wildfires, heat kills hundreds, obesity genes & more
FBI investigation on deadly wildfires in New Mexico; Heatwave claiming lives at Hajj pilgrimage; Ukraine's drone strike in Russia; Study on obesity genes; Record set by WNBA rookie

Jun 21, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Trump's secretive donor, social algorithm clamp down, flight dips too low & more
Heatwave in Midwest & Northeast, Trump out-funds Biden, Israel military & govt tension, NY social algorithm rules, FAA investigates low-flying plane in Oklahoma

Jun 20, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: Concerns about Israel’s Iron Dome, Toyota recall, Donald Sutherland remembered & more
Midwest and Northeast face unsafe air quality, concerns over Israel's Iron Dome, Putin's visit to Vietnam and strategic ties with North Korea, Toyota recalls SUVs over airbag issue, veteran actor Donald Sutherland remembered

Jun 20, 2024 • 7min
3 PM ET: Extreme weather continues, turmoil at the Washington Post, midsummer & more
The podcast covers extreme weather in the U.S., Supreme Court rulings, turmoil at The Washington Post, and summer solstice celebrations. Topics range from tropical storms to leadership challenges at the newspaper, with updates on legal decisions and international conflicts.

Jun 20, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: Record fossil fuel emissions, Travis Scott arrested, Willie Mays remembered & more
Record fossil fuel emissions, Travis Scott arrested, Ukraine air defense systems, and MLB honoring Willie Mays are among the interesting topics covered in this podcast.


