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Jan 15, 2024 • 6min
6 AM ET: Iowa's big day, life threatening cold, rich get richer & more
Republican voters in Iowa prepare for caucuses, life threatening cold forecasted in parts of US, tragic incident at Rio Grande, China criticizes US over Taiwan elections, wealth of five richest men doubles since 2020.
Jan 14, 2024 • 17min
One Thing: Meet the Iowans Who Could Swing Caucus Night
CNN Chief National Correspondent John King discusses the upcoming Iowa Republican caucuses, highlighting the opinions of Iowa voters on Trump and the potential 2024 nominee. The podcast explores the preferences of Iowa voters, strategic conversations among women, and the impact of Trump's perceived inevitability. It also analyzes key factors for the Iowa caucuses and their significance in predicting the election outcome.
Jan 13, 2024 • 6min
3 PM ET: US Border crisis, freezing NFL game, ancient cities discovery & more
Protestors call for ceasefire in Gaza at the UN, Texas faces challenges in stopping migrants, potential record-breaking cold in NFL game, discovery of ancient cities in the Amazon, reality TV stars win $1 million settlement.
Jan 13, 2024 • 6min
10 AM ET: Iowa frigid final push, Fani Willis under fire, marijuana reclassification & more
US carries out strikes in Yemen; Frigid weather affects Iowa primary race; Controversy surrounding Fani Willis; Taiwan's high-stakes election; Government reviews marijuana's drug classification.
Jan 13, 2024 • 6min
10 PM ET: More strikes on Houthis, frigid forecast, Apple AirDrop vulnerabilities & more
US launches strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. Winter storm with dangerously cold temperatures heads to the eastern US. Supreme Court to consider constitutionality of city laws on homeless encampments. Apple knew about AirDrop tracking issue. Microsoft surpasses Apple as most valuable publicly traded company.
Jan 12, 2024 • 6min
5 PM ET: US & UK defend airstrikes, brutal Arctic blast, Buffalo shooter developments & more
US and UK airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen condemned by Middle East leaders. Freezing temperatures expected in parts of the US after powerful storm. Death penalty sought against Buffalo shooter. Oregon's Supreme Court allows Trump to stay on primary ballot. Citigroup announces widespread job cuts.
Jan 12, 2024 • 6min
12 PM ET: Yemen airstrikes fallout, Boeing audit, Patriots' new head coach & more
US and UK airstrikes target Houthi militants in Yemen; FAA to audit Boeing 737 Max 9 planes; changes in birth control accessibility; New England Patriots hire new head coach.
Jan 12, 2024 • 7min
9 AM ET: Middle East escalation, more extreme weather, shutdown worries return & more
Tensions escalating in Middle East, US and UK strikes at Houthi Rebels, Israel defends against genocide claims, extreme weather threats in US, potential government shutdown worries, Hertz selling off electric vehicles.
Jan 12, 2024 • 6min
6 AM ET: US strikes in Yemen, Iowa weather worries, Boeing's bad week & more
US and UK strikes on Houthi Rebels in Yemen, upcoming bad weather in Eastern US, potential impact on voter turnout in Iowa caucuses, important elections in Taiwan, Boeing facing lawsuit on top of FAA investigation.
Jan 12, 2024 • 6min
10 PM ET: Houthi targets struck, Hunter Biden’s tax case, ESPN Emmy scheme & more
US and UK launch strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to federal tax charges. Woman who suffered a miscarriage will not be charged. CVS plans to close some pharmacies inside Target stores. ESPN forced to return Emmys due to yearslong scheme.
