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Apr 25, 2025 • 48min
Trump's Frustration over Ukraine War
"If I'm president, I will have that war settled in one day, 24 hours." Turns out solving a war in one day is not so easy. We bring you President Trump's behind- the-scenes frustration with brokering peace between Russia and Ukraine. Plus, China quietly rolls back some tariffs. Is this a sign that Beijing is ready to make a deal? And lawyers for the man accused of killing four Idaho college students said the death penalty should be off the table. But what did the judge have to say? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 24, 2025 • 48min
A New Ticking Clock
President Trump speeds up the timeline to make a deal on tariffs, but China appears to be in no hurry. Plus, Trump proposes new rules on discipline in America's schools. Also: Kyiv is under attack, with a wave of deadly strikes overnight. Why Ukraine's president is not backing down as he's pushed to accept a US peace deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 23, 2025 • 48min
Remembering, Mourning Pope Francis
Pope Francis now lies in state at Saint Peter's Basilica. And at this moment, mourners are gathering to pay their respects to the late pontiff. Plus, Elon Musk tells Tesla shareholders he's going back to his day job soon, where profits are plunging. Meanwhile, measles cases in the US are surging. And it could be even worse than we know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 2025 • 48min
Who Will Succeed Pope Francis?
Cardinals are meeting in Rome right now, discussing the funeral of Pope Francis and preparing to choose his successor. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is embroiled in a second group chat crisis, but his loyalty to President Trump seems to be paying off ... at least for now. Also, Harvard is hitting back, taking its fight with the Trump Administration to the courts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 21, 2025 • 51min
Pope Francis Dies at 88
Today we examine the life and legacy of Pope Francis, the first pope born in Latin America and a man who transformed the church. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 2025 • 48min
Deportee Garcia Meets Senator in El Salvador
The man mistakenly deported is back behind bars in El Salvador's mega-prison after meeting with his senator from Maryland. Can this visit help him get home? Plus, students and faculty are in mourning at Florida State University after a mass shooting kills two and injures several others. We have new details about the suspect. And Secretary of State Marco Rubio claims President Trump could be ready to give up on stopping the war he promised to end on day one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Apr 17, 2025 • 48min
Could Trump's Prosecutors be Prosecuted?
There's a big escalation in the power struggle between two branches of our government over deportation flights. Plus, new threats for Harvard: With its funding already frozen, the school could now lose its tax-exempt status and its ability to host international students. Also, we dig into the background of the man mistakenly deported to El Salvador. And scientists now say they found the strongest evidence yet of life outside our solar system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 16, 2025 • 48min
Judge to DOJ: Stop Playing Political Games
A judge is demanding answers about a man deported by mistake. She wants to know what the DOJ is doing to bring him back. Plus, chaos erupts at Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's town hall in Georgia. And the measles outbreak shows no sign of slowing down and may actually be worse than we know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Apr 15, 2025 • 48min
Trump vs. Harvard
Phil Mattingly, CNN anchor and chief domestic correspondent, dives into the heated standoff between the Biden administration and Harvard University over financial aid and diversity initiatives. He dissects the implications of these disputes on academic freedom and higher education as a whole. The conversation also touches on immigration complexities and the intriguing potential of modernizing IRS data systems, raising questions about privacy and security. Mattingly expertly navigates the tangled web of politics affecting education and governance today.

Apr 14, 2025 • 49min
'World's Coolest Dictator' To Visit White House
A humorous visit from a self-proclaimed 'world's coolest dictator' adds intrigue to international relations. The deportation of international students raises alarms about funding and innovation at universities. The Pennsylvania governor faces a dramatic security breach after a fire at his home. This discussion stretches to the economic impacts of U.S. alliances, especially with El Salvador, and the balance of authoritarian leadership in shaping policies. A mix of political tensions and high-profile events sets the stage for a thought-provoking conversation.