As Hurricane Milton roars toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, communities there and across the Southeast are still rebuilding from Hurricane Helene, the second-deadliest hurricane to strike the United States mainland in the past 50 years. In this episode, we hear from a North Carolinian about how she survived and why she doesn’t have much faith in the federal government to help her recover and rebuild. Guest: Olivia Cooner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In recent weeks, fears of a wider war between Israel and Iran have grown after Israel launched a series of attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iran fired a barrage of missiles into Israel. The tense moment comes nearly one year after the brutal Hamas attack on Israel on October 7th and the devastation of Gaza that followed. In this episode, we examine how the last year has fundamentally reshaped the Middle East and whether any kind of peace is possible going forward. Guest: Nic Robertson, CNN International Diplomatic Editor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance largely stuck to policy Tuesday night during the CBS News Vice Presidential debate, in what may be the last marquee event before Election Day. In this episode, we break down the big moments and how they could impact the race. Guest: Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN Senior Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are both working to mobilize Latinos, a crucial voting bloc. However, the nuances within the group are playing out in some unexpected ways. In this episode, we examine how both campaigns are crafting their messages and Trump’s (occasionally awkward) embrace of reggaeton stars. Guests: Katelina Eccleston, reggaeton historian & Cristina Beltrán, NYU associate professor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Microsoft turned heads recently when it announced it had reached a deal to buy energy from Three Mile Island, the site of the worst nuclear disaster in US history. In this episode, we examine how despite consistent concerns over waste and high costs, nuclear energy is making a comeback as a clean energy source. Guest: Ella Nilsen, CNN Climate Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

El Salvador was once dubbed the “murder capital of the world,” causing many to flee north towards the United States. Now, many Salvadorans say they have never felt so safe, and some are even returning to the country after rebuilding their lives in the US. In this episode, we examine the controversial measures behind the turnaround. Guest: David Culver, CNN Senior National Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US Secret Service is facing mounting questions in the wake of another apparent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. In this episode, we break down the latest in the investigation and look at the possible fallout as Election Day approaches. Guest: Zachary Cohen, CNN National Security Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some states have moved to ban cell phones in schools to improve students’ engagement and mental health. However, the specific rules and implementation vary wildly from school to school. In this episode, we hear from one district official in Indiana about why their policy has been a success – so far. Guest: Dr. Laura Hammack, Beech Grove City Schools Superintendent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump faced off for the first time Tuesday night in the ABC News Presidential Debate. In this episode, we head to the spin room in Philadelphia to break down the big moments from a contentious night and look at where the race goes from here. Guests: Priscilla Alvarez, CNN White House Correspondent & Alayna Treene, CNN Political Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first mail-in ballots of the 2024 presidential election are expected to be delivered soon in North Carolina. In this episode, we look at various new restrictions making it harder to vote across the country and examine why former President Donald Trump’s team is encouraging mail voting while Trump himself continues to promote false claims about it. Guest: Dianne Gallagher, CNN CorrespondentFor more information about voting in your state go to cnn.com/vote Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices