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Feb 13, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: Stubborn inflation, Covid isolation guidance, Biden on TikTok & more
In this podcast, they discuss the recent inflation report, a foreign aid bill, a special election, potential changes to Covid-19 isolation guidance, and concerns about Biden's campaign on TikTok.
Feb 13, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Senate passes aid bill, millions have long Covid, Greenland's ice loss & more
Powerful Nor'easter hits major cities, Senate passes $95 billion aid package, pressure on Israel for civilian protection, millions affected by long Covid, Greenland's ice loss equivalent to 36 times the size of New York City.
Feb 13, 2024 • 6min
6 AM ET: Nor'easter blowing in, Biden's Israel frustration, Super Bowl record & more
A Nor'easter snowstorm is expected to disrupt travel. Donald Trump seeks Supreme Court involvement in a legal case. President Biden is frustrated with Israel's protection of civilians. Upcoming election to replace Rep. George Santos. Super Bowl viewership almost reached moon landing levels.
Feb 13, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: Biden addresses Rafah operation, megachurch shooter identified, chocolate prices & more
President Biden addresses Israel's military operation in Gaza and a shooting at Lakewood Church in Texas. Former President Trump's ex-advisers warn of a potential NATO withdrawal. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization and rising chocolate prices are also discussed.
Feb 12, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Hostage rescue operation, nor’easter threat, Mahomes on 3-peat chances & more
Israeli military's rescue operation in Gaza, nor'easter threat, Defense Secretary back in hospital, oil spill cleanup, Patrick Mahomes eyeing third Super Bowl win
Feb 12, 2024 • 7min
12 PM ET: Trump back in court, TX church shooting, animal extinction threats & more
The podcast covers Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, Trump's court hearing, Texas church shooting, Elon Musk's testimony, and the threat of extinction to migratory species.
Feb 12, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Rafah concern growing, Biden on 'shrinkflation', Marathon record holder dies & more
Israeli forces step up attacks on Rafah, rescue hostages. Bipartisan foreign aid package passes first key test. Powerful Nor'easter set to hit US. President Biden criticizes 'shrinkflation.' Marathon world record holder dies in car crash.
Feb 12, 2024 • 6min
6 AM ET: Two hostages saved, megachurch shooting, Super Bowl highlights & more
Israeli forces rescue hostages in Gaza while a woman opens fire in a megachurch. Former President Donald Trump upsets NATO leaders. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization is discussed. Highlights from the Super Bowl are also covered.
Feb 11, 2024 • 15min
One Thing: Is the Economy Really Booming? Gen Z Isn’t So Sure.
The podcast discusses how despite positive economic indicators, many Americans, especially Gen Z, are skeptical about the booming economy. It explores the financial advice sought by Gen Z on TikTok and examines the potential impact on President Biden's reelection. The rise of 'Loud Budgeting' is also discussed, where people openly share money-saving strategies on social media.
Feb 10, 2024 • 7min
3 PM ET: Sudan UN aid, Pakistan elections, Super Bowl preview & more
UN aid for Sudan, Pakistan elections, a Texas woman sentenced for threatening a judge, Super Bowl preview, and Messi's bench time costing Argentina a game.
