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Aug 8, 2025 • 46min
Trump vs. Putin, Israel vs. Gaza
President Trump's deadline for a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire expires. Will he stick to his threat to sanction Russia or save face ahead of a meeting with Vladimir Putin? Meanwhile, Israel confirms a plan to fully take over Gaza City. Now they're facing sharp criticism from the world and also from some Israelis.
Also on today's show: The Texas governor says it's time for those Democratic lawmakers to come home. The feds say they'll make it happen. Do they even have that power? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 7, 2025 • 46min
What to Expect from the New Trump Tariffs
Dozens of new Trump tariffs are here and you're about to pay up. Where is all that extra cash going to go? Plus, reports swirled yesterday about a planned Epstein strategy meeting at the VP's house, but it apparently was called off. Why?
Also on today's show: Trump and Putin are set to meet in the coming days ... ICE changes its hiring policy regarding age ... There's been recent sightings of strange things in the sky. What's the likelihood recent UFO sightings ares actually aliens?
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Aug 6, 2025 • 47min
The Mess with Texas Democrats Wanted
The governor of Texas is demanding Democratic lawmakers return to the state. Will the FBI become involved? Plus: Republicans in Congress put the spotlight on Bill and Hillary Clinton over the Epstein scandal.
Also on today's show: The damning new findings in the Titan submersible implosion ... Diddy's lawyers say he deserves a pardon ... 80 years since the unleashing of the atomic bomb, how safe are we now from the threat of nuclear war?
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Aug 5, 2025 • 47min
Wanted! Texas Democrats!
Dozens of Democratic lawmakers are wanted by police in Texas. They're vowing to fight fire with fire after fleeing their home state. Plus, Israel's prime minister wants to go all-in on the Gaza strip, but wouldn't that put the hostages at risk?
Also on today's show: What's going on with Marjorie Taylor Greene? The MAGA firebrand could be going rogue on the Republican party. And fed-up constituents face lawmakers in a town hall, demanding answers on everything from the Epstein files to the big, beautiful bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 4, 2025 • 46min
Dems Depart Texas
Texas Democrats leave the state to protest GOP's redistricting plan. The White House defends the firing of the jobs data czar. Montana police are on the hunt for a man involved in a deadly bar shooting. Outrage over a new hostage video as Israel faces mounting pressure to end the war. An ex-girlfriend of Sean "Diddy" Combs writes a letter to the judge in his criminal trial. How AI is taking a wrecking ball to the job market.
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Aug 1, 2025 • 46min
Trump Tariff Day is Here ... Again
President Trump lays out his tariffs for countries across the world. We look at the countries hit hardest and what's it going to cost you. Meanwhile, economists say the labor market looks solid. But does that paint the full picture? Why are some people being left behind? Plus, Kamala Harris sits down for her first interview since losing the 2024 election and explains why she's not looking to return to office just yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 31, 2025 • 45min
Deal or No Deal
The EU pays. Japan pays. Korea pays. As the Trump tariff deadline approaches, can he squeeze a few more agreements in before the clock strikes midnight?
Also on today's show: More than two dozen people are hospitalized after a Delta flight hits rough air ... Canada is the latest to announce it will recognize the state of Palestine ... President Trump turns on Josh Hawley, calling him a "second-tier Senator" ... NBA insiders say millions of dollars worth of Miami Heat memorabilia has been stolen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 30, 2025 • 46min
Tsunami Threatens Hawaii!
As today's show begins, we're following the breaking news overnight of a growing tsunami threat extending from Russia all the way to the West Coast of the US, the result of a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake. Tsunami alerts have been issued for all of the Hawaiian islands, where the governor warned waves measuring more than five feet were hitting Maui and would "wrap around the islands." Our coverage starts with CNN meteorologist Allison Chinchar.
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Jul 29, 2025 • 44min
Motive for Manhattan Murder?
As today's show begins we learn of a possible motive in the murder of four people in a midtown Manhattan mass shooting. The gunman, identified as 27-year-old Shane Tamura of Las Vegas, walked into a Park Avenue high-rise with an assault-style rifle and opened fire. That building is home to the corporate offices of the National Football League. A source tells CNN a suicide note was found on Tamura's body, and the shooter wrote he was suffering from CTE, a brain disease linked to head trauma, which can be caused by contact sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Jul 25, 2025 • 47min
The GOP's New Push for Epstein Files
Calls for transparency continue to grow in the Jeffrey Epstein case as Republican Senators push to unseal all related court documents. But will it work? Plus, a world power makes a historic decision to officially recognize Palestinian statehood. And, yes, the Coldplay kiss cam drama continues, with another resignation this morning after those two company execs were caught on camera. We also reflect on the death of Hulk Hogan, who's being remembered after his death yesterday at the age of 71. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices