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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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Nov 30, 2023 • 6min
12 PM ET: Santos' refusal, new climate fund, Coast Guard hid critical report & more
Israel's prime minister looking ahead, Congressman Santos refusing to resign, new climate fund for vulnerable communities, US Coast Guard hiding critical report, lead pipes removal
Nov 30, 2023 • 6min
9 AM ET: High stakes climate summit, Schumer's 'extraordinary' speech, most expensive cities & more
High stakes climate summit; contradictory goals; tribute to Henry Kissinger; Israel-Hamas truce extended; investigation over antisemitism, racism, islamophobia; world's most expensive cities announced.
Nov 30, 2023 • 6min
6 AM ET: Truce extended, Henry Kissinger tribute, COP28 kicks off & more
Truce between Israel and Hamas extended, Henry Kissinger tribute, COP28 begins, House to vote on Congressman George Santos expulsion, Rite Aid closing more stores.
Nov 30, 2023 • 6min
10 PM ET: Truce expiration deadline, Henry Kissinger dies, Elon Musk’s comments & more
Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has passed away at age 100. Elon Musk criticizes advertisers who left X, formerly known as Twitter. Other topics include an extended truce between Israel and Hamas, the release of hostages, and President Biden's criticism of MAGA Republicans.
Nov 29, 2023 • 7min
5 PM ET: Hostage releases continue, Rosalynn Carter’s funeral, Mavericks stake deal & more
Hostage releases in Israel and ongoing negotiations, funeral service for Rosalynn Carter, US Supreme Court hearing on financial watchdog power, Indian man charged in murder-for-hire plot, Mark Cuban's purchase of majority stake in Dallas Mavericks.
Nov 29, 2023 • 6min
12 PM ET: Truce extension optimism, COP28 controversies, Marvel actor trial & more
US Secretary of State heads to the Middle East for truce extension negotiations, positive outlook on US economy, controversy surrounding UN climate summit, 2024 GOP candidate's stance on federal abortion policy, and Marvel actor Jonathan Majors' assault trial begins.
Nov 29, 2023 • 7min
9 AM ET: Truce's future negotiations, US aid hold up, Kansas license plate drama & more
Negotiators seek to extend truce between Israel and Hamas. US aid for Israel held up in Congress. Exclusive look at Liz Cheney's new book. Doubts arise on the effectiveness of climate summits. Kansas license plate controversy.
Nov 29, 2023 • 6min
6 AM ET (UPDATED): Deadly US military aircraft crash, Cheney names names, Christmas tree toppled & more
The podcast discusses the upcoming end of the truce between Israel and Hamas, a deadly US military aircraft crash, record-high suicide rates in 2022, Liz Cheney's book exposing Republican support of Trump, and the toppling of the National Christmas tree.
Nov 29, 2023 • 6min
10 PM ET: Truce extension talks, Charlie Munger dies, AI-generated stories & more
Topics discussed include negotiations for truce extension between Israel and Hamas, resolution to remove New York Rep. George Santos, clearance of Akron police officers in shooting case, death of Charlie Munger, and backlash over AI-generated articles by Sports Illustrated.
Nov 28, 2023 • 6min
5 PM ET: Israel-Hamas releases, Rosalynn Carter’s tribute service, Alex Murdaugh sentenced & more
Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees released in Gaza truce. Rosalynn Carter honored in a tribute service. Pro-Iran group claims cyberattack in Pennsylvania. Alex Murdaugh sentenced for state financial crimes. Gas prices drop, bringing holiday cheer.
