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The news to know for Wednesday, August 26, 2026! We'll share the tributes pouring in for country legend Dolly Parton, and how her family has requested fans honor her legacy. Also, where Canada is targeting its latest tariffs as its trade war with the U.S. continues. Plus, how long a record-breaking heat wave could last in the South, the shocking number of NFL players found to have had a brain dise...

The news to know for Tuesday, August 25, 2026! We'll tell you about a new Supreme Court decision that could change how mail-in ballots are handled — just ahead of the midterms. Also, how the trade war with Canada is escalating again. And the Trump Administration's plan to take away the visas of as many as 200,000 people. Plus, why police are investigating another bizarre manhole video in New York...

The news to know for Monday, August 24, 2026! We'll tell you about the U.S. gearing up for both a trade war and new economic battles in a physical war, and how both could impact everyday Americans. Also, where a new wildfire has forced tens of thousands of people out of their homes and what may have sparked it. Plus, another break-in at an NFL star's home, one of the largest settlements over child...

Artificial intelligence may feel like something that lives on our phones or in chatbots, but behind it all is very real infrastructure being built across the country. Nicol Turner Lee of the Brookings Institution explains why the data center boom is becoming a major issue for communities, from electricity and water use to noise, costs, jobs, and more. Plus, why there could be potential benefits, t...

The news to know for Friday, August 21, 2026! We'll tell you what's next for the thousands of sailors who have already broken the record for the longest stretch at sea. Also, how the FBI stopped what could have been a horrific terror attack. And where millions of Americans are bracing for more severe storms. Plus, what Neutrogena had to say about its treatment of Hayden Panettiere after backlash,...

The news to know for Thursday, August 20, 2026! We'll tell you how the U.S. national debt hit a record $40 trillion and what it could mean for everyday Americans. Also, what we know about President Trump's pick to lead the FDA. And about a new melanoma vaccine that could be on the market as soon as next year. Plus, where some temperatures have broken all-time records, why some U.S. soldiers are be...

The news to know for Wednesday, August 19, 2026! We'll explain the latest election results that bring more democratic socialists and Trump-backed candidates into the November midterms. And how one key race is poised to make history. Also, a new confession from a former government health official, and why it puts more scrutiny on Dr. Fauci. Plus, which top universities are at risk of losing more re...

The news to know for Tuesday, August 18, 2026! We'll tell you about today's primaries and what they could tell us about the political landscape heading into the midterms. Also, why President Trump is now threatening a key ally in the Middle East. Plus, what new CDC data says about school children's vaccines, how Meta could be forced to completely rethink its platforms, and why some movie showings...

The news to know for Monday, August 17, 2026! We'll tell you about severe storms that brought flooding to the Midwest and hurricane damage to Hawaii. Also, why President Trump is cutting military drills with a long-term ally, while his son-in-law holds rare talks with leaders of a terrorist group. Plus, where four stolen masterpieces turned up, why one dating app is changing the exact thing it's b...

It's back-to-school season, but what do kids actually need to thrive in the classroom? Brittany Wheaton, founder of Teaching to a Riot, joins us to challenge some long-standing ideas about student behavior. We talk about the psychological needs that may be hiding underneath certain behaviors, why some kids fall apart after holding it together all day, and why she believes common reward systems can...

The news to know for Friday, August 14, 2026! We'll tell you about growing concerns over conditions on a U.S. aircraft carrier deployed in the Middle East. And why the U.S. government is now letting some private companies go on offense against cybercriminals. Also, what to expect as a tropical storm threatens Hawaii, while flooding and wildfires impact other parts of the country. Plus, the new saf...

The news to know for Thursday, August 13, 2026! We'll tell you about new video of an ICE officer pulling a gun on an American citizen, as ICE reveals plans to give officers a new tool: "electric shock gloves." Also, more about the unlikely winner in Wisconsin's Democratic primary for governor, and what political analysts are taking away from the victory. And a growing debate over how much of our e...

The news to know for Wednesday, August 12, 2026! We have the results from another big primary election today, and what they say about the political landscape heading into the midterms. Also, the elaborate ruse meant to hide President Trump's whereabouts from Iran. And why people have had to evacuate from one of California's most popular tourist destinations. Plus, how A.I. is now leaving a hidden...

The news to know for Tuesday, August 11, 2026! We'll tell you about President Trump's new order overhauling the vaccine schedule for kids — from the type of shots to the timing. Also, what's at stake as voters in five states pick their midterm nominees. Plus, oil prices are going up while America's oil reserves are going down, a major music festival was just canceled (it's now being dubbed "L.A.'s...

The news to know for Monday, August 10, 2026! We're talking about extreme weather in the U.S. — from dangerous heat to flash flooding to wildfire danger. Also, new setbacks for President Trump in both Iran and Gaza — while back at home, lawmakers left some of his biggest priorities on the table before leaving town. Plus, how we could soon finally get the answer to the question: who killed Tupac? W...

Are we losing the shared media culture that once gave Americans something easy to talk about? Media scholar Amanda Lotz explains how we moved from a world of mass hits and watercooler moments to one of personalized feeds and "media diets" — where even people in the same house may be watching, hearing, and reading completely different things. We talk about what's been lost, what's been gained, and...

The news to know for Friday, August 07, 2026! We'll tell you how President Trump is once again taking aim at birthright citizenship. And why he believes some people inside his own government should go to jail. Also, another big primary upset. And the potential legal challenge ahead for Dr. Anthony Fauci. Plus, another landmark ruling that could change how tech companies are held responsible for ki...

The news to know for Thursday, August 06, 2026! We'll explain some of the biggest upsets now that this week's most influential primary races have been called. Also, how President Trump's immigration crackdown is personally affecting some U.S. service members. And why another air traffic scare is raising fresh concerns in the nation's capital. Plus, a new kind of seasonal flu shot gets the green li...

The news to know for Wednesday, August 05, 2026! We'll bring you the takeaways from yesterday's high-profile primaries, as results are still trickling in. Also, where wildfire danger is getting worse, and what caused two fires that leveled communities. Plus, what was behind a historic rally on Wall Street, how another food may have made hundreds of people sick, and what happens when the children o...

The news to know for Tuesday, August 04, 2026! We'll tell you about key elections in five states today, including what some are calling the highest-stakes Democratic primary of the 2026 midterms. Also: a new milestone in America's largest-ever Cyclospora outbreak. And the one-page order that changed acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's confirmation fight. Plus: why President Trump is criticizing...

The news to know for Monday, August 03, 2026! What to know about fresh uncertainty in the Middle East as the Iran war once again shifts from the battlefield to the negotiating table. Also, why thousands of migrant children could soon have to face a complicated legal system without lawyers. And where wildfires are now driving thousands of Americans from their homes. Plus, new controversies over the...

More people are turning to AI chatbots with health questions, and they're getting quick, confident answers. But how much should you actually trust what AI tells you? In this episode, we hear from two doctors about whether AI can really help patients become more informed, and when you definitely still need a human doctor.   You'll hear from both Dr. Matthew Callstrom from Mayo Clinic and Dr. Celine...

The news to know for Friday, July 31, 2026! We'll tell you where temperatures could be as high as 120 degrees this weekend, as millions of Americans face heat alerts. Also, how the conflict with Iran may be reaching American communities in a new way. And why one of President Trump's cabinet picks is having a hard time winning over his own party. Plus, who's now getting recruited to replace immigra...

The news to know for Thursday, July 30, 2026! And the controversy involving Dr. Anthony Fauci is far from over. We'll tell you about the accusations, insults, and deflections at an intense hearing on Capitol Hill. Also, the U.S. Military's latest attacks as the war in the Middle East widens once again. Plus, what's next in President Trump's Washington, D.C. makeover, why some of the biggest names...

The news to know for Wednesday, July 29, 2026! We'll tell you about another escalation in the Middle East, as American, Saudi, and Iranian forces all launch new strikes. Also, another surge in the immigration crackdown, with more children and their sponsors being arrested. Plus, why the Red Cross is now offering gift cards for blood donations, how artificial intelligence is being used in job inter...