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In this episode, CNN investigates the future of the Wagner mercenary group in Africa after the death of leader Yevgeny Prigozhin. They explore Russia's expanding reach in Africa and discuss the war in Ukraine. Also, they highlight the suspicious plane crash that took Prigan and other Wagner members' lives, raising questions about Kremlin's involvement.

The podcast discusses the updated Covid-19 vaccines targeting variants, the triple threat of coronavirus, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus, and the timing of getting updated vaccines. It also covers the rollout, terminology, and effectiveness of new Covid vaccines, vaccine delay and safety concerns, mask usage, and the impact of Covid on the brain and long-term effects.

California authorities ask General Motors to remove some of its Cruise robotaxis from the road after incidents in San Francisco. The passenger experience and safety benefits of driverless cars are discussed. The controversies surrounding driverless cars in San Francisco are explored. The potential for safer roads and the sharing of crash data by companies are highlighted. Residents of San Francisco share mixed opinions on driverless cars.

Examining the safety of football, including cardiac arrest and concussions. Exploring the sport's deadly history, changes in practice routines, and safety protocols. Introduction to the risks of playing football and potential solutions. The dangers of football, personal experiences with injuries, and changing culture towards player safety. Football's culture of violence, historical dangerous hits, and shifts towards safety. Advancements in technology, rule changes, and intervention before injuries occur. Safety concerns in football, progress made, and the need for improvement.

Dana Bash, CNN Anchor & Chief Political Correspondent, recaps the first Republican presidential debate of the 2024 campaign. They discuss the significance of the Ukraine issue, highlight candidate performances, and analyze the impact of Donald Trump's absence on the party and the upcoming debate.

Maui wildfires aftermath: anger over response, tourist presence, and real estate speculators; tough questions about disaster preparedness; stories of survival; ongoing danger; community's efforts to provide relief; conflict and frustration with rebuilding process.

Thousands of Hollywood actors and writers have been on strike for weeks demanding raises, regulation of artificial intelligence, and residuals from content created for streaming services. Meanwhile, thousands of hotel workers and public sector employees in Los Angeles have also staged work stoppages as they push for better wages. However, this uptick in labor unrest goes well beyond California. In today’s episode, we look at what’s driving a surge in union membership across the country and look at how presidential politics could play a role in a potential autoworkers strike.Guest: Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Business and Politics CorrespondentTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump was indicted Tuesday on criminal charges by a federal grand jury in special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election, the latest in a series of unprecedented criminal indictments against the former President. In today’s episode, we examine the historic charges and how it appears prosecutors plan to make their case. Plus, a look at how the Republican frontrunner is expected to navigate a packed courtroom calendar while on the campaign trail. Guest: Elie Honig, CNN Senior Legal AnalystTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new group of drugs for type 2 diabetes and obesity have shown to be more effective for weight loss than any previous medications. Some medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have surged in popularity thanks in part to celebrity use. But who should be taking them? And are they safe? In today’s episode, we break down the future of the weight loss industry and examine why some of these medications could also help curb addictive behaviors. Guest: Meg Tirrell, CNN Medical Correspondent To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Throughout the month of July, scorching temperatures have broken records on several continents — the latest in a trend caused by the climate crisis. Meanwhile, in the US, extreme rainfall has led to devastating floods and toxic wildfire smoke has drifted down from Canada, prompting unhealthy air alerts in multiple cities. In today’s episode, we break down why this moment is uniquely dangerous and look at how the climate crisis is already forcing people’s hands about where to live. Guest: Bill Weir, CNN Chief Climate CorrespondentTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices