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Cameras are rolling for the historic hearing in Trump’s election case. A tragic Russian missile strike in Ukraine claims 16 lives, while a daring inmate escape unfolds in Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, over 50 million Americans face heat advisories as scientists highlight a record-setting summer. In a surprising twist, Bill Gates places a big bet on a struggling beer company. Tune in for these gripping stories and more!

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is in Ukraine today to get an update on the country's counteroffensive. The record breaking summer heat is sticking around in parts of the US. Some schools are still closed as the manhunt for an escaped inmate in Pennsylvania enters its seventh day. Ten million Afghans have now lost assistance from the UN’s World Food Programme this year. Plus, a man wrongfully convicted of rape nearly 50 years ago is finally exonerated.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The podcast discusses the hottest summer on record in 2023 and urges leaders to take action. The US warns North Korea about potential consequences of an arms deal with Russia. The Fulton County, Georgia election subversion case has its first hearing. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell addresses his health. The US Open quarterfinals make history with Francis Tiafoe, Ben Shelton, and Coco Gough's impressive performances.

Podcast covers topics such as sentencing of Proud Boys leader, court blocking redrawn congressional map, defense motion for new trial, forecast of Tropical Storm Lee, and Medal of Honor awarded to Vietnam War veteran.

The last of the five members of the far-right organization, the Proud Boys, is being sentenced for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and the rest of his co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case have pleaded not guilty. The office for Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell has released an update on his health following two health scares. And, Spain is shaking up its coaching staff for the women’s national soccer team amid the fallout from a World Cup kiss.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

US officials say North Korea and Russia could have an arms deal in the works - we'll tell you what North Korea could get out of an agreement. The Senate is back in session after a 40 day break. The inmate who escaped a Pennsylvania prison last week is on the move. There's some relief in sight for people sweltering under extreme heat in parts of the US. Plus, Wegovy makers say they can't keep up with the demand for the weight loss drug.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leaders from the world's 20 biggest economies will meet later this week, but there's already controversy surrounding the event. We'll bring you the latest from the investigations into former President Donald Trump. We'll hear from a man who spotted an escaped prisoner in his home, as schools in Pennsylvania close their doors. A Black North Carolina Supreme Court Justice is defending her comments on diversity. Plus, hunters catch a 14 foot alligator.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The podcast covers the Gulf Coast's vulnerability to climate change, a potential arms deal between North Korea and Russia, First Lady Jill Biden's Covid-19 diagnosis, the impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, and the conclusion of the Burning Man Festival.

Biden takes jabs at Trump in Labor Day speech. Grain deal talks between Russia and Turkey. Thousands stranded at Burning Man festival can finally leave. Greece implements visitor restrictions at famous landmark. Lead singer of Smash Mouth dies at age 56.

We start with the latest from the Burning Man festival in Nevada, where thousands of people are stranded in the desert. Ukraine says Russia has once again attacked its port infrastructure ahead of an important meeting on food exports. The latest Covid-19 variant might not be as bad as some experts had feared. People near Chester County, Pennsylvania and being warned to keep their doors locked because a prisoner is on the loose. Plus, the search for Paul McCartney's lost guitar.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices