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May 19, 2024 • 18min
One Thing: Will Michael Cohen’s Credibility Swing the Trump Trial?
CNN Correspondent Kara Scannell discusses Michael Cohen's credibility in the Trump trial, focusing on key moments, witnesses, and the prosecution's strategy. They delve into Stormy Daniels' testimony and motives, along with the challenges and risks of Cohen's credibility as a key witness.
May 18, 2024 • 11min
5 Good Things: Can Bacteria be the Future of Fashion?
A heartwarming family adoption, a historic dog at Westminster Dog Show, a creative street librarian in Baltimore, a rare fossil discovery post-dinosaurs, and innovative bacteria fabric for sustainable fashion are discussed in this entertaining podcast.
May 17, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: Diddy caught on camera, Scottie Scheffler speaks, Dow crosses key threshold & more
World's top golfer Scottie Scheffler speaks after his arrest. Dow crosses 40,000 mark. New footage shows Diddy assaulting girlfriend. Israeli military recovers hostages in Gaza. Intruder sentenced for attacking Nancy Pelosi's husband.
May 17, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Diddy assault video, top golfer charged, hostage bodies identified & more
Sean “Diddy” Combs involved in assault incident with ex-girlfriend in 2016. Professional golfer Scottie Scheffler also in spotlight. Israeli military recovers bodies of hostages in Gaza tunnel. Ukraine army chief issues warning on Russia's military operation. Houston faces weeks of power restorations after severe storm.
May 17, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: Golfer Scottie Scheffler’s arrest, bodies of hostages recovered, new fluffy planet & more
Professional golfer Scottie Scheffler's arrest, recovery of hostages' bodies in Gaza, corruption trial of Senator Bob Menendez, 70th anniversary of a significant Supreme Court decision, and the discovery of a new fluffy planet by scientists.
May 17, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Houston storm deaths, Harrison Butker backlash, Michelin star taco stand & more
Deadly storms in Houston, Russia-Ukraine conflict, Israel responds to genocide accusations, NFL controversy involving Harrison Butker, and a Michelin star for a tiny taco stand in Mexico.
May 17, 2024 • 6min
6 AM ET: Deadly storms batter South, Alito flag reporting, protest shooter pardoned & more
Deadly storms hit Texas and Louisiana, protests cause tension on campuses, Trump supporters fly flag at Justice's home, protest shooter pardoned by Texas governor, public comment on marijuana classification
May 16, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: Cohen testimony wraps, US AG contempt proceedings, Putin-Xi summit & more
Cohen's testimony on hush money payments, US AG facing contempt, humanitarian aid in Gaza crisis, Slovak PM assassination attempt, and Russia-China partnership in response to Ukraine crisis
May 16, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Defense confronts Cohen, Biden asserts executive privilege, VP debate & more
Trump's defense team discredits Michael Cohen in hush money trial. Biden asserts executive privilege. Israel deploys more troops in Rafah. VP Harris agrees to debate. Iconic Las Vegas resort closing after decades.
May 16, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: Cohen cross-examination, US debt warnings, Caitlin Clark's big debut & more
Trump's lawyers challenge Michael Cohen, South Africa takes Israel to court, Slovak Prime Minister shot, US debt warnings, Caitlin Clark's WNBA debut
