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Jan 26, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: Trump walks out, vibecession, cough syrup recall & more
UN's top court urges Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza. Trump's behavior hampers potential deal in Congress. Are we in a vibecession? Cough syrup recalled over contamination fears.

Jan 26, 2024 • 6min
9 AM ET: Israel genocide prevention, Alabama execution 'torture,' GOP Senators against Trump & more
The podcast discusses the UN court's ruling on Israel's responsibility to prevent genocide in Gaza and an Alabama execution using nitrogen gas that appeared torturous. GOP Senators criticize Trump for trying to kill a border deal. The Biden administration delays approval of LNG export projects. Conflicting accounts surround a deadly Russian plane crash.

Jan 26, 2024 • 6min
6 AM ET: Nitrogen gas execution, WWE trafficking accusation, Taylor Swift AI images & more
US executes man with nitrogen gas for the first time. Closing arguments in E. Jean Carroll defamation trial. International Court of Justice ruling expected on Israel's genocide case. WWE founder accused of sexual assault, trafficking, and abuse. Taylor Swift AI images shared online.

Jan 25, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: Trump testifies, hostage talks latest, Apple’s sweeping changes & more
Former President Donald Trump testifies in civil defamation trial, tension between Israel and Qatar, Biden and Yellen praise US economy, Tesla's losing day on Wall Street, Apple's changes to app store policies

Jan 25, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Deadly Gaza shelling, Michigan HS shooting trial, ex-Trump adviser sentenced & more
Mass casualties reported in Gaza aid queue, emotional testimony from Michigan HS shooting survivor, sentence for former Trump adviser, prominent Russian blogger convicted, college football coach returning to NFL.

Jan 25, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: 2023 GDP, immigration 'quandry,' animal-to-human transplants & more
President Biden's campaign strategy for a 2020 rematch with Trump. Shocking growth in US economy. McConnell discusses immigration challenges. Investigation on Alaska Airlines plane incident. Study on potential pig organs in human transplants.

Jan 25, 2024 • 6min
9 AM ET: Trump in court, Arizona GOP chair resigns, UK tea outrage & more
Former President Trump is in court for a defamation trial. Israel's PM is facing scrutiny over a leaked recording. Alaska Airlines resumes flying Boeing 737 Max 9 planes. Arizona GOP chair resigns amid bribery allegations. US and UK clash over how to make a cup of tea.

Jan 25, 2024 • 6min
6 AM ET: Gaza hospital attacks, Boeing planes return, Alabama execution & more
Israel's military attacks hospitals and shelters in southern Gaza; FAA allows Boeing 737 Max-9 planes to fly after inspections; Biden campaigns while Trump faces legal battles; pregnancies resulting from rape in states with abortion bans; upcoming execution using nitrogen gas in Alabama.

Jan 24, 2024 • 6min
6 PM ET: Israel-Hamas hostage talks, nitrogen execution continues, Obamacare enrollment surge & more
Israeli official says deal on hostage release with Hamas is far from reached. Advocacy group uses proposed menthol cigarette ban to target Biden's support among Black voters. Hungary's prime minister backs Sweden's bid to join NATO. US Supreme Court allows Alabama to proceed with first nitrogen gas execution. Record number of Americans sign up for Affordable Care Act.

Jan 24, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: Biden’s UAW endorsement, dangerous flooding, Jon Stewart’s return & more
President Joe Biden receives endorsement from UAW. Deadly strike on UN shelter in Gaza intensifies Israeli military operation. Ukraine avoids acknowledging downing of Russian military plane. Dangerous flash flooding in parts of the South. Comedian Jon Stewart returns to "The Daily Show".


