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Jul 17, 2024 • 7min
3 PM ET: Trump rally security lapses, Biden’s tense call, Human Rights Watch report & more
The podcast discusses Trump rally security lapses, Biden's tense call with Democratic members, dangerous flash flooding in two states, war crimes committed by Hamas-led armed groups, and the effects of magic mushrooms on the brain.
Jul 17, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: RNC Day 3, Trump shooter's movements, Biden loses ground & more
Republican VP nominee JD Vance discusses RNC Day 3. Details on the attempted assassination of Trump. Biden's slipping support in 14 states. A former Trump advisor released from prison. Iconic Vegas resort closing today.
Jul 17, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Secret Service's responsibility, Musk leaving California, Paris Mayor Seine swim & more
Former President Trump's critics unite at Republican National Convention; Democrats slow President Biden's confirmation; Record-breaking heatwaves in US cities; Elon Musk relocating companies out of California; Paris Mayor swims in River Seine for safety demonstration
Jul 17, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Trump's critics turn, Supreme Court changes, luxury hotel poisonings & more
Former President Trump's critics endorse him at the RNC. Secret Service takes blame for security at assassination attempt. Senator Menendez to appeal corruption conviction. Biden considering Supreme Court changes. Hotel poisonings in Thailand
Jul 16, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: Iran’s assassination plot, Trump’s new RNC speech, new inflation warning & more
Exclusive CNN reporting reveals Iranian plot to assassinate Trump; Trump Jr. says speech will be toned down. Bus accident in Peru kills over a dozen. IMF warns on inflation. NFL legend handcuffed on a plane.
Jul 16, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Haley’s RNC speech tonight, Menendez verdict, US retail sales & more
Former South Carolina Gov Nikki Haley and New Jersey Sen Bob Menendez discuss RNC speeches, Gaza conflict, Menendez verdict, FGM ban in Gambia, and US retail sales report in an insightful podcast episode.
Jul 16, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: RNC Day 2 speakers, Biden hitting the trail, rare whale & more
RNC Day 2 speakers, Biden campaigns in Nevada, California bans gender disclosure rules in schools, and a rare whale sighting in New Zealand
Jul 16, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Trump shooter leads, teenagers want support, bagel seasoning ban & more
Former President Trump named Republican nominee after surviving assassination attempt. Confusion over shooter's motive. Hamas leader pressured for Gaza deal. American teens lack support. Popular bagel seasoning banned in South Korea.
Jul 16, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Trump steals the show, Biden's pressure continues, power outages investigated & more
Topics include Donald Trump's comeback, assassination attempt investigation, pressure on Joe Biden, power outages in US, severe storms impact, Texas energy provider investigation
Jul 15, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: RNC nominates Trump, deadly Israeli airstrikes, Google’s biggest acquisition & more
Former running mate of Donald Trump, Sen. JD Vance, discusses Trump's nomination, investigation into assassination attempt, Israeli airstrike, Google's potential acquisition. Key news events covered including BlackRock removing an ad featuring shooter at Trump rally.
