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Nov 3, 2025 • 6min
Key Elections, Portland Troops Order, FDA Resignation and more
We’ll break down the two elections tomorrow Democrats are watching very closely. Israel has received the bodies of three more deceased hostages. A judge has ruled on the legality of President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in Portland. A key FDA figure has resigned for improper conduct. Plus, Tylenol is set to have a new parent company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 3, 2025 • 6min
Negative Trump Polls, UK Train Stabbing, NYC Marathon and more
The government shutdown’s effects on food benefits and air travel are really starting to bite. New polling may be a concern for President Donald Trump and Republicans ahead of several major elections tomorrow. A mass stabbing on a train in England has left nine people needing treatment for life-threatening injuries. A powerful earthquake in Afghanistan has killed more than a dozen people and damaged a famous monument. Plus, there was a new record at the New York City marathon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 2, 2025 • 22min
One Thing: Latinos Shifted Right in 2024. Has Trump 2.0 Scrambled Things?
President Donald Trump made big gains with Latino voters across the country last fall. But two key governors' races on Tuesday could tell us whether that rightward shift will actually stick. We hear from voices across New Jersey about whether major issues like immigration enforcement are impacting their vote.
Guests: Kennith Gonzalez, New Jersey Republican State Committee & Hector Lora, Passaic Mayor
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Host: David Rind
Producer: Paola Ortiz
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
Editorial Support: Arlette Saenz, Jeff Simon, Liz Turrell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 1, 2025 • 15min
5 Good Things: This Grandma Went From Beginner Swimmer to Record Breaker
Meet the blind athletes calling balls and strikes — and pushing to make baseball a Paralympic sport. In Texas, one man’s costume giveaway is helping families in need dress up for Halloween. A US Air Force sergeant reunites with her beloved K-9 partner. In Minnesota, a young girl makes a miraculous recovery just in time for her 13th birthday. Plus, an 80-year-old triathlete made history.
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Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco
Producer: Eryn Mathewson
Showrunner: Faiz Jamil
Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin
Editorial Support: Randi Kaye, Nicole Bozorgmir, Deborah Brunswick, Madeline Stix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 31, 2025 • 7min
SNAP Benefits Rulings, Disney Drops Channels, Gold Toilet Auction and more
We start with rulings on coverage for food stamp benefits amid the government shutdown. We’ll tell you about President Donald Trump’s noteworthy absence from a major Asian summit. Conditions at an ICE facility in the Chicago-area are at the center of a new lawsuit. Bad news for YouTube TV subscribers. Plus, how much would you pay for a gold toilet? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 31, 2025 • 7min
‘Nuclear’ Shutdown Option, ISIS-inspired Plot Foiled, Covid-19 Autism Link and more
President Donald Trump is calling on the Senate to take an unprecedented step to end the government shutdown. The FBI says it’s stopped a potential terrorist attack in Michigan. There’s been deadly torrential rainfall in NYC. Virginia Guiffre’s family have responded to the now-former Prince Andrew losing his royal titles. Plus, a study finds a link between Covid-19 in pregnancy and autism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 31, 2025 • 6min
Trump Targets Filibuster, Hostage Remains Returned, Flight’s Emergency Landing and more
President Donald Trump is urging Republicans to abolish the Senate filibuster as a way to end the shutdown. Israel has received the remains of two more hostages from Hamas. Hurricane Melissa is now hitting Bermuda. More than a dozen people have been taken to hospital after a JetBlue flight dropped in altitude. Plus, a deadly outbreak linked to grocery store pasta salads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 30, 2025 • 7min
Fight over SNAP Benefits, Shot Teacher Testifies, Royal Titles Revoked and more
A federal judge is weighing in on a high-stakes fight over food stamp benefits. We have key takeaways on a new US-China trade deal. A Virginia teacher testified about being shot by a 6-year-old student in a trial against a former assistant principal. Hurricane Melissa is moving away from the Caribbean after leaving a trail of destruction behind. Plus, we’ll tell you why King Charles is stripping his brother of his royal titles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 30, 2025 • 7min
Shutdown Day 30, Three-Star General Pushed Out, Louvre Arrests and more
A group of senators believe there may be a path to end the government shutdown, as food banks warn of a “perfect storm” ahead. We breakdown all the deals of President Donald Trump's Asia tour. Tensions at the Pentagon have led to the ousting of a senior military figure. Tech giant Nvidia has reached another unprecedented milestone. Plus, more people have been arrested in connection with the Louvre jewels heist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 30, 2025 • 7min
China Trade Deal, US Nuclear Tests, Melissa Aftermath and more
We start with the results of President Donald Trump’s top-level talks with China’s leader Xi Jinping. Trump has threatened to begin nuclear weapons testing for the first time in three decades. The death toll is rising after Hurricane Melissa caused destruction across the Caribbean. The US has conducted another lethal strike on an alleged drug boat. Plus, it was a record-breaking night in the World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


