Two Scoops

Episode Highlights: Top News: President Trump seizes control of D.C. police and deploys National Guard amid rising crime concerns ( The Guardian ) U.S. and China extend tariff truce by 90 days, boosting market optimism ( Reuters ) Deadly explosion at U.S. Steel plant in Pennsylvania kills 2, injures 10 ( US News ) Entertainment: Taylor Swift surprises fans with announcement of her 12th album, The...

☕ Today’s Two Scoops – August 10, 2025 Start your day with Today’s Two Scoops , your quick, uplifting daily news fix! In this episode, we bring you the top 3 news headlines making waves, the latest entertainment buzz , and the sports highlights fans are talking about. We check the weather outlook across the Northeast, South, Midwest, and West Coast, share Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Day , and l...

Show Notes: News: Fed rate cut push; Musk–SEC delay; immigration hits labor market. Entertainment: No new scoop today. Sports: Liberty dominate; Clark out of All-Star; Summer League continues. Markets: Dollar on rise; U.S. stock valuations still high. Word: Resilient —bounce back strong. History: Disneyland opens in 1955. National Day: Caviar, Sour Candy & Tropical Fruit celebrations. Joke: Sk...

Show Notes: News: Trump weighs firing Powell; Senate approves aid cuts; NYC casino bidders emerge. Entertainment: Blake Lively deposition win; Jane’s Addiction legal feud; Disneyland turns 70. Sports: Liberty charge past Fever; Sky fall to Dream; Summer League sessions. Markets: U.S. subdued, Asia steady. Word: Tenacious — stay strong. History: Disneyland opens in 1955. National Day: Tattoo, Emoji...

Subscribe, follow, and share with anyone who loves a sharp, breezy daily update. Show Notes: News: Factory inflation spikes; Q2 earnings launch; Indonesia ethics debate. Entertainment: Echoes of Fear premieres; Willow & Pines EP drops; Golden Globe buzz. Sports: NL wins MLB swing‑off; Trail Blazers win NBA Summer; today’s Vegas games. Markets: Asian stocks up; U.S. cautious on CPI. Word: Verac...

News: Cal Raleigh earns Team USA bid; Q2 earnings begin; India’s hiring blitz derailed. Entertainment: I Know What You Did Last Summer returns; star-studded premiere unveils new styles; teen scream gets vintage vibes. Sports: MLB All-Star tonight, Tour de France Stage 11, NBA Summer League. Markets: Earnings + tariff caution; Nvidia lifts Asia. Word: Altruism —giving back without gain. History: Ro...

Start your week with the Monday edition of Two Scoops hosted by Jim Kirk. In today’s episode: the U.S. dollar climbs as Trump threatens new tariffs on the EU and Mexico, NATO’s new Secretary General visits Washington, and Massachusetts mourns a tragic assisted living fire. In entertainment, Richard Dreyfuss is hospitalized, Brody Jenner ties the knot, and EW drops its list of the year’s top albums...

On today’s Two Scoops , Jim Kirk rounds up Friday’s biggest headlines—from former President Trump announcing sweeping new tariffs, to China’s slowing GDP, to Finland’s surprising military treaty move. In entertainment, we’ve got Daytime Emmy buzz and sequel rumors swirling. On the sports side, the Yankees walk it off in extras, the Rays stop Detroit’s hot streak, and the Twins make a statement. Pl...

On today’s Two Scoops , Jim Kirk takes you coast to coast: from Singapore’s high-stakes tariff talks in D.C. to a Major League slugfest in the Bronx. We’ve got updates on Russia’s economic pivot, China’s treaty promise, and a feline-fueled national day. Plus, in entertainment, there’s a fresh take on Night at the Museum and a big shakeup at HBO. In sports, Messi breaks records, the Yankees break b...

On today’s Two Scoops , Jim Kirk brings you up to speed on catastrophic flooding in Central Texas, a developing diplomatic trip from Russia’s foreign minister to North Korea, and the latest from Wimbledon as top seeds push into the semifinals. We’ve got a sweet national day, an inspiring feel-good story from Bangladesh, and a word to keep you grounded no matter what comes your way. In this episode...

Today on Two Scoops : 📰 Netanyahu and Trump meet to discuss a Gaza ceasefire, while markets ease on tariff news and India climbs the UN Sustainable Development rankings. 🎬 James Gunn’s Superman premieres tonight, Hulu drops big new shows, and the anime comedy BADGIRL debuts. 🏆 Boxing stakes get high with million-dollar bets on Taylor vs Serrano, Women’s EURO heats up, and local sports action in...

This morning on Two Scoops with Jim Kirk: 📰 Top U.S. News: Texas battles flash flooding, Trump slams Elon Musk’s new party, Netanyahu discusses Gaza ceasefire in D.C., unemployment ticks up slightly, and Tropical Storm Chantal winds down—but not without damage. 🎬 Entertainment: Streaming in July is stacked: Happy Gilmore 2 , Old Guard 2 , Bachelor in Paradise , and more. It’s Always Sunny return...

This morning on Two Scoops with Jim Kirk : 📰 Top U.S. News The House advances Trump’s sweeping spending bill, Homeland Security raises July 4 threat alerts, a Frontier flight goes full fight club, June job growth cools, and gas prices give drivers a reason to smile. 🎬 Entertainment The Old Guard 2 and Heads of State drop on streaming, an Allman Brothers tribute rocks into town, and directors dis...

This morning on Two Scoops with Jim Kirk : 📰 Top News : The Senate passes Trump’s sweeping $3.3 trillion “One Big Beautiful Bill,” DHS raises security alerts ahead of July 4, and Illinois laws take effect. Meanwhile, a federal judge rules on legal protections for Haitian immigrants, and climate transparency takes a hit. 🎬 Entertainment : Streaming premieres hit hard with The Old Guard 2 and Stra...

This morning on Two Scoops with Jim Kirk : 🇺🇸 Top U.S. News: Iowa backpedals on civil rights for gender identity, the Senate hits speed bumps on Trump’s mega bill, and global travel warnings make the U.S. look like a "do not disturb" zone. Meanwhile, Switzerland’s health ministry gets cyber-smacked, and USCIS switches its text alert number. 🎬 Entertainment: Paramount+ and Max flood July...

This morning on Two Scoops with Jim Kirk: 🇺🇸 Top U.S. News: Canada ditches its digital tax just in time, Swiss health data gets hacked, and U.S.–U.K. slash tariffs. Meanwhile, the dollar dips and hedge funds dump oil stocks like expired milk. (Sources: Reuters, CNN, NBC News, ABC) 🎬 Entertainment: Rihanna gets Smurfy in Brussels, Oprah steals Bezos’ wedding dance floor, and Dick Van Dyke takes a...

This morning on Two Scoops with Jim Kirk : 🇺🇸 Top U.S. News: More than 50 cities sue the Trump administration over funding cuts, the Senate stalls on Trump’s tax bill, and Zohran Mamdani’s win sparks a wave of online hate speech. Plus, Eleanor Holmes Norton may run again, and U.S. intel weighs the true damage of Iran strikes. 🎬 Entertainment: The Kardashians land in Venice for Bezos' wedding,...

Meet Two Scoops —your weekday podcast with just the right blend of top headlines, pop culture, sports, and the strange side of the news. Hosted by Jim Kirk, it’s smart, fast, and never soggy. Under 10 minutes. Overachieving with every scoop.

📝 Show Notes: This morning on Two Scoops with Jim Kirk : 🇺🇸 Top U.S. News: The new “Trump Doctrine” signals a shift toward military aggression, senators demand answers on Iran, the dollar dips amid Fed concerns, and North Carolina faces rising child hunger during summer break. 🎬 Entertainment: Taylor Swift makes a surprise stage cameo with Travis Kelce, Hulu drops a new Alex Cooper doc, and Atsu...

This morning on Two Scoops with Jim Kirk : 🇺🇸 Top U.S. News: U.S. intelligence says strikes on Iran may have done less damage than claimed, while Trump invokes Hiroshima and Iran threatens major retaliation. 🎬 Entertainment: Soap actor Joe Marinelli passes away, Cardi B causes buzz in Paris, and Hollywood crew unions push back on AI and streaming contracts. ⚾ Sports Recap: The Marlins topple the...

This morning on Two Scoops with Jim Kirk : 🇺🇸 Top U.S. News: U.S. airstrikes target Iran’s nuclear facilities. We break down the operation, the global fallout, and Iran’s chilling response. 🎬 Entertainment: Brad Pitt hits the track in F1 , M3GAN 2.0 gets spooky, and streaming favorites return. ⚾ Sports Recap: Brewers dominate the Twins, Mercury light up the WNBA, and the Club World Cup struggles...