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May 9, 2025 • 7min
Pope Leo XIV’s first mass, China exports grow, Lively to take stand & more
The newly elected Pope Leo XIV has taken part in his first mass as the head of the Catholic Church. US Vice President JD Vance says the India-Pakistan conflict is “none of our business.” Chinese exports to the US have dropped dramatically, but they’re up overall. Russia’s Victory Day celebrations are bigger this year. Plus, Blake Lively’s lawyers say she intends to take the stand in her civil case with co-star Justin Baldoni. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 8, 2025 • 7min
Pope Leo XIV reaction, new FAA system, Bill Gates pledges fortune & more
There’s an outpouring of support over the historic election of the first pontiff from the US. The Federal Aviation Administration has unveiled plans to modernize its aging air traffic control systems. Another shakeup is taking place within the Trump administration. The measles outbreak has reached a worrying milestone. Plus, billionaire Bill Gates has a new plan for his assets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 8, 2025 • 17min
Conclave Watch: An American Pope
We have a pope – and he’s an American! Cardinal Robert Prevost has been selected as the next pope, the first American pontiff in history. He will be known as Pope Leo XIV. We break down the significance of this unprecedented moment and what challenges the Catholic Church's new leader will face as he takes over.
Guest: Christopher Lamb, CNN Vatican Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 8, 2025 • 7min
First American Pope, new trade agreement, India-Pakistan escalation & more
The first pope from the United States is making history. More details have emerged on the trade deal between the US and United Kingdom. Tensions continue to escalate between India and Pakistan. A bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico cleared a hurdle in Congress. Plus, an underwater volcano is on the brink of eruption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 8, 2025 • 6min
White smoke, US-UK trade deal, FAA’s new plans & more
The conclave has selected a new pope. President Donald Trump has finally inked a new deal with the UK. The Israeli military extends the detention of a prominent Palestinian journalist without evidence. China and Russia announce a closer policy partnership. Plus, we give a sneak peak of the FAA’s plans to remodel the outdated air traffic control system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 8, 2025 • 6min
US-UK trade announcement, Trump’s bill divides GOP, autism database & more
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Donald Trump say they’ll make a trade announcement today. Tensions are continuing to spiral between Pakistan and India. Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is dividing House Republicans. The HHS’ plan for a database on autism is sparking privacy concerns. Plus, Trump is looking at renaming another gulf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 8, 2025 • 7min
Trade deal teased, Putin’s ceasefire starts, chimney watch & more
President Donald Trump says there will a “major trade deal” announcement today. It's been a tense night of shelling and evacuations in Indian administered Kashmir. Ukraine is accusing Russia of breaking its self-declared three-day ceasefire. Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters have been taken into custody after a demonstration at Columbia University. Plus, we have the latest from the second day of the conclave. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 8, 2025 • 17min
Conclave Watch: We Have a Nope
Spoiler alert: we don't have a new pope – yet. While we wait, we get an update from St. Peter’s Square as the conclave begins and dig into the political ramifications of the job.
Guests: Christopher Lamb, CNN Vatican Correspondent & Massimo Faggioli, Villanova University theology professor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 7, 2025 • 7min
Powell’s warnings, black smoke in Vatican, Biden’s first interview & more
The uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s tariff policy is clouding the Federal Reserve’s economic outlook. We have details on the first round of voting for the next pope. A verdict is in on three former officers on state trial in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols. Federal investigators released a preliminary report on the deadly helicopter crash in the Hudson River last month. Plus, former President Joe Biden weighed in on Trump’s first 100 days in office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 7, 2025 • 7min
Interest rates held, FAA staffing increases, big Netflix changes & more
Investors are reacting to the Federal Reserve’s latest decision on interest rates. Pakistan’s defense minister has threatened a response to India’s deadly assault. The Federal Aviation Administration is taking steps to address the chaos at Newark airport. A Palestinian woman’s arrest is at the center of an NYPD investigation. Plus, Netflix users can look forward to these changes in the coming weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


