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Some progressive groups are calling for an ‘economic blackout’ on Friday, urging Americans not to purchase anything from major retailers in protest of corporate greed and Trump administration actions. But what could it accomplish? We examine why similar calls to boycott companies retreating from DEI policies could have unintended consequences.Guest: Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business ReporterHave a tip or question about the new Trump administration? Call us at 202-240-2895. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Trump administration works to carry out its mass deportation operation, undocumented immigrants without criminal records fear being caught up in potential raids at schools, churches, or other places in their communities. In this episode, we hear from people doing what they can to fight back.Have a tip or question about the new Trump administration? Call us at 202-240-2895. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As US and Russian officials meet about the war in Ukraine - without Ukraine - European leaders are feeling similarly sidelined. Meanwhile, Germany’s controversial far-right party could make major gains in elections on Sunday – and Elon Musk is cheering them on.Guest: Sebastian Shukla, CNN Producer Have a tip or question about the new Trump administration? Call us at 202-240-2895. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you’ve been to the grocery store recently, you know egg prices are through the roof (if you can even find any). We explore how a growing avian flu outbreak is frustrating farmers and hindering President Donald Trump’s plans to lower prices.Guests: Doug Corwin, President of Crescent Farms & Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Business and Politics CorrespondentHave a tip or question about the new Trump administration? Call us at 202-240-2895. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As many of President Donald Trump’s sweeping executive actions get challenged in court, some on the right are suggesting his presidential power could exceed certain legal rulings. We examine the implications of ignoring court orders and what could put us on a path towards a constitutional crisis.Guest: Paula Reid, CNN Chief Legal Affairs CorrespondentHave a tip or question about the new Trump administration? Call us at 202-240-2895.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Teddy Ruge, a sustainable farming advocate from Uganda, and Brian Aliganyira, director of a health clinic for the LGBTQ community, share their insights on the consequences of foreign aid cuts. Ruge discusses how funding pauses affect local farmers, employment, and environmental practices. Aliganyira highlights the challenges of providing health services under oppressive laws, particularly the impact on HIV treatment and mental health. Their conversation reveals the urgent need for international support to assist vulnerable communities in navigating these crises.

Some federal employees are on edge as Elon Musk continues his work on behalf of President Donald Trump to overhaul the federal government in unprecedented ways. We examine just how sweeping his actions are and why resistance to them is growing. Guest: Zachary Wolf, CNN Politics Senior WriterSign up for the CNN What Matters newsletter here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the days since the deadly midair collision outside Washington DC, questions are being asked about what could have contributed to the tragedy. We hear from an expert who says the push for more flights isn’t making jobs easier for a workforce already stretched thin.Guest: David Soucie, CNN Safety Analyst/Author, ‘Safer Skies’  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Egan, a CNN business reporter and AI expert, dives into the implications of a Chinese startup's groundbreaking AI model challenging U.S. tech. He discusses how this could disrupt Wall Street, affecting stock prices and triggering regulatory scrutiny. Egan also raises concerns about censorship in Chinese technology and the risks of using AI influenced by political agendas. Moreover, he highlights the urgent need for the U.S. to reevaluate its approach to AI development amid intense global competition and national security threats.

Rene Marsh, a CNN correspondent with deep insights into politics, discusses the Trump administration's aggressive actions against DEI initiatives within federal agencies. She highlights the controversial placement of federal DEI employees on leave and the cultural backlash surrounding diversity initiatives. Rene delves into how these actions could ripple through corporate America, prompting businesses to rethink their own DEI efforts. The conversation also touches on the emotional toll on federal workers, particularly veterans, as they confront uncertainty in their roles.