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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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Jun 26, 2024 • 7min
6 PM ET: Gaza death toll, the Fed’s annual stress test, a cow tax in Denmark & more
Topics include Gaza conflict death toll, Fed stress test results, impact of abortion bans on birth control access, ICC conviction of Al-Qaeda-linked leader, and Denmark's carbon tax on agriculture.
Jun 26, 2024 • 7min
3 PM ET: SCOTUS abortion decision, economists on inflation, Assange goes free & more
Supreme Court possibly allowing abortions in emergencies in Idaho, economists warn of inflation due to Trump's policies, Julian Assange is free in Australia, and future energy wars may be underwater
Jun 26, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: SCOTUS social media ruling, border apprehensions drop, Kenya backtracks & more
SCOTUS ruling favors Biden, Trump to debate on CNN, US-Mexico border apprehensions drop, Kenya protests finance bill, Massachusetts cop-killer trial
Jun 26, 2024 • 6min
9 AM ET: Hot debate issues, Julian Assange home, Michael Phelps testimony & more
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is back in Australia. Discussion covers political debate strategies, severe flooding in the Midwest, NATO appointment, and Michael Phelps' criticism of the World Anti-Doping Agency.
Jun 26, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Debate countdown, Evan Gershkovich trial starts, military veterans pardoned & more
Debate countdown for presidential election, Evan Gershkovich trial in Russia, upcoming Supreme Court rulings, Biden's expected pardons for veterans convicted under anti-gay military law
Jun 25, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: Trump’s NY gag order, Phelps on Capitol Hill, heat wave drinks & more
Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps testifies about anti-doping measures. Updates on Trump's trial, primary races, and student loan challenges. CNN health expert shares best drink to beat the heat.
Jun 25, 2024 • 7min
3 PM ET: Heat & flooding, presidential debate preps, Summer Olympic trials & more
The podcast discusses sweltering heat and deadly flooding in the US, revealing details of the debate prep strategies of President Biden and former President Trump. It also covers protesters storming Kenya's parliament, a rejected $30 billion swipe-fees settlement, and the disappointment of two US track stars in their Olympic dreams.
Jun 25, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: New evidence in classified docs case, deadly Kenya protests, Boeing charges & more
Hearings on Trump's classified docs, Biden's debate prep, deadly protests in Nairobi, Israeli court's order on drafting ultra-Orthodox Jews, and potential charges against Boeing for safety concerns.
Jun 25, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Gun violence emergency, Gaza famine, Snapchat sextortion safety & more
US Surgeon General discusses gun violence as a public health emergency. Topics include teaching kids about gunshot wounds, Julian Assange's plea deal, Gaza famine crisis, ICC arrest warrants for Russian officials, EU negotiations, and Snapchat's new safety features.
Jun 25, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Julian Assange release, Minnesota dam failure, China's moon samples & more
Guest Julian Assange strikes a plea deal to return to Australia, US Surgeon General addresses gun violence, Minnesota dam at risk of collapse, Stanley Cup final results, China brings back moon samples from far side.
