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Oct 13, 2023 • 7min
9 AM ET: Gaza evacuation warning, healthcare deal reached, France school attack & more
Israeli forces call for evacuation in Gaza. Protests for both pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian happening globally. Healthcare worker strike ends with a deal. Teacher killed in a knife attack in France. Chaos for House Republicans and no Speaker in sight.

Oct 13, 2023 • 6min
6 AM ET: Hostage death reports, Scalise calls it quits, 'Eras' movie etiquette & more
The podcast talks about the reported killings of hostages in Gaza and the evacuation of civilians. It also mentions Steve Scalise withdrawing from the Speaker race. Additionally, it covers a controversial police case involving the death of an unarmed black man and the release of Taylor Swift's tour film.

Oct 13, 2023 • 6min
10 PM ET: Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, Scalise drops out, Elijah McClain death trial & more
Gaza crisis worsens, US-Qatar block Iran funds, Scalise drops out, verdict in Elijah McClain case, passing of Rudolph Eisley.

Oct 12, 2023 • 6min
5 PM ET: Israel charter flights, Menendez's new charge, Disneyland price increase & more
The Biden administration says it’s working to arrange charter flights out of Israel. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he met with the families of Americans killed or taken hostage by Hamas. Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife are facing a new charge. Possible tornadoes ripped through parts of Florida. And, we’ll tell you why Disneyland is raising its prices again.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 12, 2023 • 7min
12 PM ET: 'Death was a blessing,' GOP speaker huddle, retail store closures & more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Hamas must be treated like ISIS as CNN visits Gaza border towns where Hamas left behind devastation. We'll tell you what the Biden administration says its focusing on when it comes to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Social security payments will be going up by less next year. Steve Scalise may have won his first battle, but he's got a long way to go before he can be elected as House Speaker. Plus, why Target is closing stores in big cities.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 12, 2023 • 6min
9 AM ET: Israel's threat, drug overdose deaths, tampon tax payout & more
Gaza facing dire consequences until hostages are released, Secretary of State supports Israel. Drug overdose deaths continue to rise in the US. Microsoft appeals hefty tax bill. Companies refunding tax on menstrual products.

Oct 12, 2023 • 6min
6 AM ET: Palestinians fleeing, Hollywood talks suspended, Powerball jackpot won & more
Hundreds of thousands flee as Israel strikes Gaza. Secretary Blinken meets with Israeli Prime Minister. House Republicans nominate Speaker without full support . Actors' union talks with Hollywood studios suspended. Powerball jackpot finally won for $1.73 billion.

Oct 12, 2023 • 7min
10 PM ET: Biden warns Iran, UAW strike expansion, NASA asteroid sample & more
Biden warns Iran, UAW strike, interest rate hike, and NASA asteroid sample discussed in this podcast

Oct 11, 2023 • 13min
Introducing Tug of War: Attack on Israel
This podcast provides daily updates on the war in Israel, focusing on Israel's military strategy and fears of a regional conflict. It discusses the unexpected attack on Israel, the government's response, and the possibility of a ground incursion into Gaza. Israeli security officials express concerns over Hezbollah's involvement and the potential for escalation. The recent attack on Israel by Hamas militants, the involvement of Iran, and Israel's current focus are also covered.

Oct 11, 2023 • 6min
5 PM ET: Gaza evacuation talks, GOP speaker nominee, former NFL player arrested & more
US in talks to evacuate Americans and civilians from Gaza, Israel suggests Iran knew about Hamas attacks, GOP selects Steve Scalise as speaker nominee, former NFL player arrested for his mom's murder, Biden administration proposing rule to ban junk fees


