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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates at 6am, 12pm, and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.
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May 5, 2025 • 7min
Millions behind on student loans, Newark airport chaos, Pope’s final wish & more
President Donald Trump said he doesn’t know if he needs to uphold the Constitution when it comes to due process for deportations. A new survey says a significant number of Americans with federal student loan debt are seriously behind on their payments. We’ll tell you which airline is facing major issues at Newark airport. Berkshire Hathaway will have a new CEO next year. Plus, one of Pope Francis’ last humanitarian wishes will be granted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 5, 2025 • 5min
Rwanda-US migrant talks, Diddy jury selection, Trump's AI image & more
The Rwandan government says it’s in early talks with Washington to take on immigrants deported from the US. Jury selection starts today for the Sean "Diddy" Comb’s trial in Manhattan. President Donald Trump has doubled down on his threat of using military force to annex Greenland. Former Vice President Mike Pence has described the failure of the January 6th attack on the Capitol as a “triumph of freedom." Plus, we’ll tell you how Trump has offended some Catholics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 5, 2025 • 6min
Defaulted loan collection, Alcatraz order, Gaga bomb plot & more
We’ll tell you what today’s restart of defaulted student loan collection means for borrowers. President Donald Trump takes his trade war to the movies. Meanwhile, the president says he’s ordering the reopening of Alcatraz. Israel's Security Cabinet is expanding military operations in Gaza and a new framework to deliver aid. Plus, Brazilian authorities say they’ve made arrests over an alleged bomb plot at a Lady Gaga concert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 4, 2025 • 33min
One Thing: Why It’s So Easy to Fall for Conspiracy Theories
Conspiracy theories are not new. They’re as old as time itself. But if you feel like they’re everywhere right now, you’re not alone. So, what do you do when somebody you love has fallen down a rabbit hole? CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan has been covering the world of misinformation for more than a decade, but now he's less interested in what people believe than why they believe it. So, he’s trying to find out.
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May 3, 2025 • 15min
5 Good Things: 100 Men vs. 1 Gorilla: An Expert’s Take on Viral Debate
When disaster struck in California, these young robotics engineers refused to quit, and their hard work paid off. A primatologist weighs in on the viral 100 men vs. silverback gorilla debate. After losing a loved one to drunk driving, the Montana Bar Fairies helped pass a new state law. An Australian miniature dachshund survived over a year in the wild. Plus, could we grow food in space? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2, 2025 • 7min
WH budget blueprint, Zelle outage, first driverless trucks & more
We start with an outline of President Donald Trump’s vision for the next fiscal year. Police released footage of Abrego Garcia at a traffic stop that officials have used to paint him as a criminal. We have an update on an outage affecting some bank customers. Russia’s president may have shifted his immediate goal in the Ukraine war. Plus, we’ll tell you where the first self-driving semis are riding through town. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2, 2025 • 7min
Labor secretary on recession, ‘Diddy’ trial witnesses, Prince Harry’s appeal & more
We start with the US labor secretary’s reaction to new economic data on jobs and unemployment. We’ll break down some of the witnesses expected to testify at Sean “Diddy” Combs’ criminal trial that starts next week. The nation’s weather forecasting agency is limping toward hurricane season. An Illinois landlord convicted of a vicious hate crime has been sentenced today. And, Prince Harry gets candid about the outcome of his security case at the heart of his rift with the royal family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2, 2025 • 7min
Fed’s rates dilemma, ‘enemy combatants’ label, Met Gala preview & more
President Donald Trump is calling for the Fed to lower interest rates after a positive jobs report. Vice President JD Vance says the war in Ukraine is “not going to end any time soon.” Trump says he’s going to strip Harvard of its tax exemption. The definition of enemy combatant may extend to include cartel and gang members in the US. And, we’ll talk through the theme for next week's Met Gala. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2, 2025 • 7min
April jobs report, aid ship fire, Russell Brand in court & more
We’ll bring you the latest economy snapshot as April’s jobs report is released. House Republicans have started drafting President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” A ship carrying aid for Gaza says it’s been hit by a drone strike in international waters. Russell Brand appeared in court today over sexual assault and rape charges. Plus, DEI is winning with some shareholders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2, 2025 • 7min
Tariff exemption ends, alternative measles treatments, 90s singer dies & more
We’ll tell you why most Americans could start feeling the impact from tariffs starting today. President Donald Trump is stopping funding for PBS and NPR. The Health Secretary wants the CDC to look at new treatments for measles. Homeless people in Oregon are being evicted from a forest where they’ve camped for years. And, a singer of iconic 90s anthems has died in a house fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


