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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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Feb 15, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: Trump facing trial before election, KC shooting, fighting depression & more
Former President Donald Trump is set to face his first criminal trial next month. A mass shooting in Kansas City, Missouri was fueled by a personal dispute. Israeli forces conducted a raid on the largest functioning hospital in Gaza. Reports suggest Russia's war with Ukraine could sustain for longer, highlighting their nuclear capabilities. The podcast also explores how exercise can be an effective tool in combating depression.
Feb 15, 2024 • 6min
9 AM ET: Trump's critical hearings, Israel hospital attack, Putin wants Biden & more
Former President Trump faces critical hearings, Israeli special forces enter Southern Gaza hospital, Putin expresses preference for Biden in 2024, Japan loses third largest economy status, Detroit Pistons player arrested before game.
Feb 15, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Kanas City shooting, FBI Epstein lawsuit, Space mission lift off & more
Topics discussed include a deadly shooting at the Kansas City Chief's celebration, Trump's hush money trial, Russia's nuclear capabilities in space, a lawsuit against the FBI for mishandling allegations against Epstein, and SpaceX's moon mission launch.
Feb 15, 2024 • 5min
6 PM ET: Super Bowl parade shooting, ‘serious national security threat,’ Pop-Tarts inventor dies & more
Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade shooting, Israeli strikes in Lebanon, serious national security threat, first known death linked to Alaskapox, and the death of Pop-Tarts inventor
Feb 14, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Hamas complaint filed, ICE weighs detention releases, Super Bowl parade & more
Complaint filed against Hamas, ICE's plan to release immigrants, impact of smoking on immune system, Kansas City Chiefs' victory parade.
Feb 14, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: Menendez engagement ring, ER crash, accidental incest & more
US Senator Bob Menendez, involved in a bribery scandal, discusses topics such as the special election, impeachment, ER crash, and fertility fraud in this entertaining podcast.
Feb 14, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Mayorkas impeached, WHO's Israel plea, in person dating & more
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has been impeached. WHO pleads with Israel to stay out of Gaza. Ukraine claims to have destroyed a Russian warship. In-person dating is becoming more popular.
Feb 14, 2024 • 7min
6 AM ET: Dems flip Santos seat, Mayorkas impeachment passes, moon landing postponed & more
Democrats flip GOP seat, Mayorkas impeachment, potential evacuation in Gaza, National Guard accused of exploitation, SpaceX moon mission postponed
Feb 14, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: Israel-Hamas war latest, Biden slams Trump, NY special election & more
Israeli military releases video showing alleged Hamas leader in tunnel, Biden criticizes Trump over NATO comments, special election in NY, hot inflation data spooks Wall Street investors, ChatGPT creator's worries
Feb 13, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Hostage talks, TX apartment shooting, asthma inhaler switch & more
CIA Director meets with Qatari and Egyptian officials to discuss ceasefire, heavy snowfall in northeastern states, second vote on impeaching Homeland Security Secretary, shooting incident involving deputies in Houston, shortage of asthma medication for children.
