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Aug 14, 2025 • 45min
Trump Talks Tough
President Trump talks tough before his war summit with Vladimir Putin. What does he say he won't do when he's one-on-one with the Russian leader? Plus: Tension on the streets of DC as federal agents deployed for Trump's crime crackdown draw protests overnight.
Also on today's show: Gavin Newsom's bold prediction of how he'll end the Trump presidency ... Taylor Swift's new album, podcast debut with her boyfriend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 13, 2025 • 46min
Guarding Washington DC
National Guard troops are now patrolling the streets of the nation's capital. And leaders in other blue cities are bracing for similar tactics. How do they fight back? One Democratic mayor joins the show to discuss.
Also on this morning's show: As anticipation builds for the Trump-Putin war summit, why is the White House downplaying expectations? ... If Trump's pro-MAGA pick to head the BLS is confirmed, can we count on the data we get from him? ... How self-described Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani has opened up a huge lead in the race for NYC mayor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 12, 2025 • 46min
Collaboration ... or Occupation?
President Trump takes over the DC police. Is it a warning for other big cities? Plus, with his Alaska war summit with Putin just days away, what does Trump say he'll be able to tell in the first two minutes? And why did JD Vance make nice with Elon Musk? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 11, 2025 • 46min
Takin' it to the Streets of DC
First: The fight over who's really in charge of the streets of Washington. Next: The UN condemns Israel's plans to take over Gaza, but the White House just shrugs. Then: Why are Democrats are having a hard time connecting with the working class? And: Milwaukee is under water after flash floods drench the city, and the threat isn't over yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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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