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Oct 6, 2025 • 7min

Troops to Portland blocked, Gaza ceasefire negotiations, Everest rescue & more

A judge has blocked President Donald Trump from temporarily sending troops to Portland. Meanwhile, the president is cautiously optimistic about upcoming talks between Israel, Hamas and the US. As the government shutdown is entering its second week, we share one of the major “non-starters.” A blizzard has left hundreds of trekkers in need of rescue from Mt. Everest. Plus, we have an update on the former NFL quarterback who was stabbed and then arrested. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 5, 2025 • 21min

One Thing: Bad Bunny Is Everywhere. Not Everyone Is Happy About It.

The announcement that Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl halftime show in February has angered some right-wing voices due to his LGTBQ advocacy and criticism of the Trump administration’s immigration policies. It comes amid another SNL appearance and an upcoming world tour that will skip the continental US. We explore why he is so beloved in Puerto Rico and how the NFL is banking on his star power as it looks to grow.  Guest: Vanessa Diaz, Professor of Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies, Loyola Marymount University  ---  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Senior Producer: Faiz Jamil  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Sofía Hanalei Sanchez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 4, 2025 • 13min

5 Good Things: How This School Helps Teens Turn Over a New Leaf

This therapy is helping first responders deal with chronic stress. A group of nurses on strike dropped everything to help mass shooting victims. This Hollywood actor and advocate threw herself the quinceañera she never had – at 60. Inside Washington, DC’s first phone-free bar. Plus, this school offers a type of detention that might make you wish you got in more trouble.   Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here.    Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson  Showrunner: Faiz Jamil  Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Kathleen Toner and Christie O’Reilly  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 3, 2025 • 7min

‘Diddy’ sentenced, Hamas responds to Trump, protesters vs ICE & more

It’s judgment day for music producer Sean “Diddy” Combs. The government shutdown will likely drag into next week. Gaza ceasefire talks appear to be yielding a potential breakthrough after months of failed efforts. We’ll tell you about the US military’s latest strike in the Caribbean to crack down on drug cartels. Plus, the anti-ICE protests that erupted near Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 3, 2025 • 7min

Sean Combs sentencing, Trump's Hamas ultimatum, FDA abortion backlash & more

The federal government has frozen funds to another Democrat run city as the government shutdown continues. Sean “Diddy” Combs is set for a lengthy sentencing hearing today. President Donald Trump has given a stark ultimatum to Hamas over his Gaza peace proposal. The shutdown has stopped the jobs report coming out today, but other data has given an estimate on job numbers. Plus, why abortion opponents are angry at the FDA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 3, 2025 • 7min

Day 3, White House's college demands, Taylor Swift’s new album & more

Federal workers are bracing for lay-offs as we enter the third day of the government shutdown. The Trump administration is asking colleges to make policy changes in exchange for funding. FEMA is making it even harder for states to access emergency preparedness grants. Sean Combs will be sentenced today. Plus, everything you need to know about "The Life of a Showgirl." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 2, 2025 • 7min

Shutdown timeline, Tesla’s sales, rogue planet & more

We’re entering Day 2 of the government shutdown with no end in sight. A deadly terrorist attack in the UK on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar is under investigation. Russian President Vladamir Putin swipes back at President Donald Trump and warned Europe during a speech. Elon Musk’s net worth briefly hit a milestone. Plus, a baby planet with a massive growth spurt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 2, 2025 • 7min

‘Imminent’ layoffs, UK synagogue attack, 401(k) change & more

The Trump administration is threatening mass layoffs as the government shutdown drags on. Israel has intercepted all but one of the boats in a flotilla heading towards Gaza. There’s been a car ramming and knife attack at a British synagogue. Five students have been rescued from the school collapse in Indonesia, but hope is fading for others still trapped. Plus, there’s a change coming to 401(k) contributions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 2, 2025 • 7min

Funding impasse continues, Gaza aid fleet, NY anti-terror funding & more

We start with where negotiations sit on the second day of the government shutdown. Israel’s interception of a Gaza aid flotilla is sparking international outcry. The DOJ has fired a prosecutor over a false social media post. A judge has ruled on the Trump administration's attempt to cut anti-terror funding in New York. Plus, there’s been collision between two planes at a US airport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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5 snips
Oct 1, 2025 • 6min

Federal workers’ fate, Trump’s vow to Qatar, Jane Goodall dies & more

Federal workers are facing tough times amid a government shutdown, with potential layoffs looming. The Supreme Court has temporarily allowed a Fed governor to stay in her role, raising questions about political influence. Trump has escalated his actions in Oregon and Tennessee, while also signing a security pledge with Qatar that elevates its importance to U.S. safety. The podcast also honors Jane Goodall, reflecting on her revolutionary research that transformed our understanding of primate behavior.

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