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Mar 31, 2025 • 7min

Trump eyes third term, aid workers’ bodies found, French politics shock & more

We’ll look at what auto tariffs could mean for US jobs and whether people should rush to buy a car. President Donald Trump isn’t ruling out trying to run for a third term. A UN agency says the bodies of more than a dozen aid workers have been recovered in Gaza. One of the favorites for the next French presidential election has been banned from running for office. Plus, a cryptocurrency billionaire is funding a space mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 31, 2025 • 7min

‘Liberation Day’ promise, rescue window closing, dangerous storms & more

President Donald Trump says new tariffs will lead to “Liberation Day” in the US. Time is running out to rescue people buried in the rubble of Friday’s earthquake in Myanmar. A line of dangerous and deadly storms is moving east. Elon Musk is taking a big interest in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race. Plus, the March Madness men’s final four is set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 30, 2025 • 20min

One Thing: Why Musk Is Pouring Millions into Wisconsin

Elon Musk and other outside groups have poured millions of dollars into advertising and organizing ahead of Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election on Tuesday. We hear about why the outcome could tell us something about the national political mood early into the second Trump administration.Guest: Arlette Saenz, CNN CorrespondentHave a tip or question about the new Trump administration? Call us at 202-240-2895 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 29, 2025 • 15min

5 Good Things: The Barber Who Pays Kids to Read

A barbershop in Pennsylvania is boosting reading levels and confidence. Millions around the world are hooked on a Dutch city’s fish doorbell livestream. The National Cherry Blossom Festival in DC kicked off with a new activity for a good cause. Researchers in the UK are using AI to understand the emotions of a farm animal better. Plus, a former race driver lost his legs, but broke a world record in a different kind of race.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 28, 2025 • 6min

USAID dissolved, Vance's trip to Greenland, state bans LGBTQ+ flags & more

We start with the Trump administration’s bold steps to dismantle a key humanitarian agency. Vice President JD Vance made a high-profile case for America’s desire to own Greenland. We’ll tell you the latest case the Trump administration is taking to the Supreme Court. A US measles outbreak may be linked to cases across borders. Plus, one state, two bans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 28, 2025 • 7min

Trump-Carney call, Dow plunges, cloning fashion models & more

We start with an escalating trade war between the US and Canada. Hot inflation data has investors worried. Search and rescue operations are underway following a devastating earthquake in Myanmar. Tensions are ramping up again between Israel and Hezbollah. Plus, we’ll tell you how one fashion giant is using artificial intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 28, 2025 • 7min

Hegseth feels the heat, state bans fluoride, ‘The White Lotus’ criticism & more

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is in the Philippines today as scrutiny over his role in the Signal group chat intensifies. We'll tell you which state has become the first to officially ban fluoride from drinking water. Call center jobs at the Department of Veteran Affairs are being slashed. A bid to stop the government from immediately deporting a Cornell University student has been denied. Plus, why Duke University is criticizing HBO series "The White Lotus". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 28, 2025 • 7min

Myanmar earthquake impact, Greenland protests, Texas water rescues & more

Myanmar’s ruling military junta says many civilians have been killed and injured by today’s earthquake. Protests have been planned for Vice President JD Vance’s trip to Greenland. Some Tesla investors are concerned about how much time Elon Musk is spending in Washington. US intelligence says India is becoming a bigger player in the illegal fentanyl trade. Plus, flooding and storms are causing problems in parts of Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 28, 2025 • 7min

Vance’s Greenland trip, Myanmar earthquake, vacation arrest & more

Vice President JD Vance is heading to Greenland for a controversial visit. A huge and deadly earthquake has hit Myanmar. Canada’s prime minister says his country’s old relationship the US is “over.” President Donald Trump is targeting another DC law firm. Plus, a couple arrived in Mexico for a vacation and ended up in jail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 27, 2025 • 6min

Save Signal messages, Trump withdraws nomination, Tesla arson suspect & more

We start with a federal judge’s order over leaked text messages on Signal detailing a strike in Yemen. President Donald Trump withdrew a congresswoman’s nomination as a top diplomat. We have the latest on the AP’s legal fight against the White House’s decision to limit its access to presidential events. There are key takeaways from a Senate hearing about the deadly midair plane collision in Washington, DC. And, police investigating several Tesla fires have made an arrest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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