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Traveling to Wheatland, Pennsylvania where one industry could benefit from tariffs. President Trump's family's net-worth has surged since he took office. On the CBS Evening News' "On the Road", we'll show a real literary masterpiece when a community comes together with a book-et brigade. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump announces the nomination of Mike Waltz as U.N. ambassador. America's birth rate hits a record low, with many young adults choosing a child-free lifestyle due to high costs and climate concerns. The emotional journey of a child-free couple illustrates societal pressures around parenthood. Meanwhile, 89-year-old Fred Costello shares his remarkable 49-season legacy as a sports organist for the Rochester Red Wings, highlighting the vibrant connection between music and sports.

U.S. economy shrinks. Semaglutide, the main ingredient in diabetes and weight loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic, may also reverse the signs of liver disease by reducing inflammation and scarring. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump sets executive order record in his first 100 days. Amid rising tensions with the U.S., officials in China showcased new technology and how their economy is ready to move forward. A violent storm system brought heavy rain and powerful winds to the central U.S., damaging homes in Missouri. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CBS News poll on President Trump's first 100 days in office. The Catholic Church's cardinal electors, a group of about 135 cardinals under the age of 80, are set to begin their conclave May 7 to hold a secretive election for the next pontiff. Eye on America - 15 years after the BP oil spill, Grand Isle is bouncing back — the fish are biting and restoration projects have rebuilt bird habitats. But some oyster beds never recovered, marine life remains sparse and residents still worry about lingering pollution under the surface. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FBI arrested a Wisconsin county judge on obstruction charges, accusing her of preventing the arrest of a man by immigration authorities during a federal law enforcement operation at her courthouse. CBS News has confirmed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had an unsecured internet connection installed in his office to access the messaging app Signal on his computer — a report the Department of Defense has denied. Pope Francis will be buried at St. Mary Major, the basilica he quietly visited on his first day as pope. CBS News' Norah O'Donnell reports the marginalized — those he championed throughout his papacy — will be the last to pay their respects before he is buried. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pope Francis' funeral is drawing hordes of tourists and could drive up U.S. airfares to Rome, according to travel experts. After Russia's latest strike on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, which was the deadliest assault on the city since July 2024 and drew a rebuke from President Trump, Margaret Brennan asks Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov: "What made it worth killing civilians when Ukraine says it's ready for a ceasefire?" "We only target military goals or civilian sites used by the military," Lavrov says. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The chief executives of Walmart and Target privately warned President Trump this week that his sweeping tariff policy could disrupt supply chains and lead to empty shelves in the coming weeks, sources familiar with the White House meeting told CBS News. Thousands of people from around the world have lined up in Vatican City to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, who is lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica ahead of Saturday’s funeral. In Eye on America- Cybercrime scams cost Americans nearly $16 billion last year, with older adults hit hardest. Scott MacFarlane looks at a new FBI report warning that artificial intelligence is fueling more sophisticated schemes, including one that cost a Vietnam veteran $1.7 million. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pope Francis' funeral is officially set for Saturday. Cardinals in crimson zucchettos walked the streets of Rome, signaling the start of high-stakes, closed-door meetings to determine the future direction of the Catholic Church. CBS News’ Norah O'Donnell describes a deeply spiritual and intimate moment inside Casa Santa Marta, where she joined nuns, priests and close acquaintances of Pope Francis to pay final respects. A sharply divided Supreme Court appeared likely to require a Maryland school board provide parents with the ability to opt their elementary school-age children out of instruction featuring storybooks that address gender identity and sexual orientation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The podcast reflects on the passing of Pope Francis, revealing the emotional gatherings in Rome as people pay their respects. It highlights his legacy of compassion and inclusivity, especially towards marginalized communities. Political tensions are also discussed, particularly regarding sensitive military communications. Amidst these serious topics, there's a focus on the struggles parents face with their child's education, framing it as a poignant contrast to the current events. Overall, it beautifully intertwines themes of grief, community, and resilience.