Episodes
Israeli Prime Minister is scheduled to address a joint meeting of Congress this week after accepting a bipartisan invitation from Congressional leaders. His visit comes as the Palestinian death toll in Gaza climbs past 38,000 and ceasefire and hostage release talks continue to flounder. In this episode, we look at Netanyahu’s messaging and how President Joe Biden will handle the visit as he continues to hear calls from to step aside as the Democratic nominee.  Guest: Jeremy Diamond, CNN...
Published 07/21/24
Payton McGriff is one of CNN’s Heroes for her work providing girls in Togo with the uniforms and supplies they need to transform their lives with education. Boston commutes got a little more whimsical after two friends lobbied for some googly eyes on the city’s trains. Breakdancing is making its Olympic debut this summer – meet the athlete that’s representing Team USA. Two stay-at-home moms in Virginia turned their love for flowers into a project that spreads joy and prevents waste. Plus, the...
Published 07/20/24
Disruptions continue worldwide from what one expert says could be the “largest IT outage in history.” More Congressional Democrats joined the chorus of lawmakers asking President Joe Biden to step aside. It’s been nearly a week since the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, but we still don’t know much about his injury. Polio has been detected in sewage samples in Gaza. Plus, Disneyland employees could strike soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 07/19/24
CrowdStrike says today’s global tech outage was not caused by a cyberattack. Morale is low among Democrats as Biden insists he’ll stay in the race. The United Nations’ top court says that Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem violates international law. We’re in the midst of another summer Covid-19 wave. Plus, Olympic athletes have started arriving in Paris.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 07/19/24
Tech disruptions worldwide have hit airlines, banks, businesses, deliveries and even emergency services. A new ad is out calling for President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 race. How does the Trump campaign feel the RNC went? The Wall Street Journal has slammed the conviction of its reporter Evan Gershkovich. Plus, people will soon be able to visit the giant pandas at San Diego Zoo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 07/19/24
A major IT outage is impacting businesses, emergency services and travel around the world. Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been found guilty of espionage charges in Russia. Former President Donald Trump has formally accepted the Republican nomination for President. Meanwhile, leading Democrats have told CNN about their fears that President Joe Biden cannot stay in 2024 race. Plus, a warning for anyone thinking of getting a tattoo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 07/19/24
A global IT outage has grounded flights in the US and around the world as business and industries scramble to respond. Former President Donald Trump has made his first public address since the assassination attempt. President Joe Biden is facing even more pressure to drop out of the 2024 race. A strike in Tel Aviv has killed at least one person. Plus, Netflix is scrapping its cheapest ad-free subscription plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 07/19/24
Former President Donald Trump will give his first speech at the Republican National Convention since surviving an assassination attempt last weekend. Vice President Kamala Harris weighed in on JD Vance's speech at the RNC during a rally today. Germany plans to cut its military aid to Ukraine in half next year. A jury has returned a mixed verdict in the trial of a man accused of killing a Detroit synagogue president. Plus, legendary comedian Bob Newhart has died after a series of short...
Published 07/18/24
Calls for President Joe Biden to step aside are growing louder as he isolates in his Delaware home for Covid-19. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Rafah in southern Gaza today, the focus of the country’s military assault to destroy Hamas. An American rock band manager has been sentenced in Russia for drug charges. The president of the European Commission has won a second term. And, we’ll tell you about a new round of student debt relief for some borrowers. Learn more about...
Published 07/18/24
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has told President Biden he can't beat Donald Trump in the 2024 race. Former President Donald Trump will speak at the Republican National Convention on Thursday. US officials say the shooter who tried to assassinate Trump visited the site of the rally beforehand. Bud Light is losing popularity in the US. And an escaped prisoner is found in Georgia after almost 30 years on the run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 07/18/24
As President Joe Biden self-isolates with Covid-19, CNN has learned that former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has warned that he could lose in November. JD Vance has formally accepted the Republican nomination for Vice President, and his running mate is set to speak at the RNC today. Evan Gershkovich's trial continued in Russia today. Prosecutors have starting dropping some charges or reworking plea deals for some January 6th rioters. Plus, Angel City FC is about to become the most valuable...
Published 07/18/24
President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19, as more high profile Democrats call for him to step out of the 2024 race. Day three of the RNC saw speeches from former President Donald Trump's running mate JD Vance as well as Peter Navarro, fresh from serving a prison sentence. We're learning more about Thomas Matthew Crooks' final hours and days before he tried to assassinate Trump. A new report says women in the US are facing a growing number of threats to their health and well-being....
Published 07/18/24
Ohio Sen. JD Vance will formally accept his nomination for vice president at the Republican National Convention tonight. We have new developments on congressional briefings about the failed assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. Rep. Adam Schiff became the most prominent elected Democrat to call on President Joe Biden to drop out of the race. Special counsel Jack Smith has formally appealed the decision to throw out Trump’s classified documents case. Plus, the US...
Published 07/17/24
House Speaker Mike Johnson is calling for the Secret Service director to resign after an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. President Joe Biden lashed out at moderate Democratic members during a tense call over the weekend. Two states are dealing with dangerous flash flooding after more than a month's worth of rain fell in a few hours. A Human Rights Watch report has found Hamas-led armed groups committed “numerous war crimes.” And, we’ll tell you what scientists found...
Published 07/17/24
Republican VP nominee JD Vance to speak on day three of the Republican National Convention. We're learning more about the movements of Thomas Matthew Crooks on the day he attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump. A Democratic-funded poll shows President Joe Biden losing ground in 14 key states. A former Trump adviser has been released from federal prison. And an iconic Vegas resort will close its doors today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 07/17/24
As onetime critics and rivals of former President Donald Trump pledge unity at the RNC, the Secret Service is shedding light on the security lapse that led to his assassination attempt. A group of Democrats want to slow down the confirmation of President Joe Biden as their nominee. Extreme heat is breaking records in hundreds of US cities this summer. Elon Musk says he's moving two of his companies out of California - we'll tell you why. Plus, the Mayor of Paris has jumped into the river...
Published 07/17/24
Many of former President Donald Trump's onetime rivals and critics are getting behind him at the Republican National Convention. The Director of the Secret Service says her agency was solely responsible for the security at the rally where a gunman tried to assassinate Trump. Senator Bob Menendez says he will appeal after a jury found him guilty of federal corruption. President Joe Biden is considering some major changes to the Supreme Court. Plus, six people have been found dead in a hotel...
Published 07/17/24
We start with exclusive CNN reporting on an Iranian plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Donald Trump Jr. says his father’s speech will be “toned down” after he survived an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. We’ll tell you about a bus accident that killed more than a dozen people in Peru. The International Monetary Fund gave a gloomy outlook on inflation and interest rates. Plus, we’ll tell you about an incident on a plane that one NFL legend...
Published 07/16/24
A number of major Republicans are scheduled to speak at the Republican National Convention tonight, including former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley. Palestinians are reeling from waves of deadly Israeli strikes the country’s military claims are against Hamas. A jury has convicted New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez in his federal corruption trial. Gambian lawmakers upheld a ban on female genital mutilation. And, a key measure of the US economy held surprisingly steady. Learn more about your ad...
Published 07/16/24
The second day of the Republican National Convention gets underway in Milwaukee. Videos show crowd members in Pennsylvania noticed the gunman on the roof minutes before he targeted former President Donald Trump. President Joe Biden gets back on the campaign trail in Nevada. California bans rules requiring schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification. And, has the ‘world’s rarest whale’ washed up on a beach? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 07/16/24
Former President Donald Trump has now officially been named as the Republican presidential nominee, days after a failed assassination attempt. Investigators are struggling to find leads around a possible motive for the gunman who shot at Trump, as the Secret Service and local police blame each other for the security failure. The CIA's director says the leader of Hamas is facing internal pressure to reach a deal to end the war in Gaza. American teenagers feel like they're not getting support,...
Published 07/16/24
Former President Donald Trump has made his first public appearance at the RNC since a gunman tried to kill him on Saturday. The investigation into the shooter continues, but authorities are struggling to find leads. Special Counsel Jack Smith is planning to appeal a judge's decision to dismiss Trump's classified documents case. President Joe Biden is still facing private calls to step aside, while public pressure has died down. Plus, heat, storms and power outages are hitting large parts of...
Published 07/16/24
The Republican National Convention has formally nominated former President Donald Trump and his running mate Sen. JD Vance for the GOP ticket – we have the latest. We're learning more about the investigation into the assassination attempt on Trump at a weekend rally. An investment giant says it’s pulled a commercial that included the shooter at Trump’s rally. An Israeli strike killed a businessman sanctioned by the US for links to ISIS, according to Syrian media. Plus, Google is close to...
Published 07/15/24
Former President Donald Trump has announced his running mate as the Republican National Convention gets underway in Milwaukee. Meanwhile, calls for President Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race from within his party have largely come to a halt. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Midwest today. A suspected serial killer in Kenya has confessed to murdering dozens of women over the past two years. And, new data shows a concerning drop of vaccinated children globally since...
Published 07/15/24
A federal judge has dismissed the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump. The Secret Service did not sweep the building in Pennsylvania where a shooter targeted former President Donald Trump. The Republican National Convention kicks off in Milwaukee today. Thousands of Texans are facing extreme temperatures without power. And, five poultry farm workers in Colorado have been diagnosed with bird flu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 07/15/24