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Some Illinois leaders are speaking out against President Donald Trump’s crackdown plans. We have details on Trump’s announcement related to the Defense Department. OpenAI is managing how its AI chatbot responds to teen users. Authorities gave an update on the latest case of a doorbell prank gone wrong. Plus, North Korea’s leader makes a landmark visit in traditional style. Learn more about your ad...

A federal judge has ruled on President Donald Trump’s military deployment in LA over the summer. Congress has returned from its summer recess to a jam-packed and politically bruising schedule. We explain why Israel's planned annexation of the West Bank is being called a retaliatory move. Afghanistan’s Taliban leaders are appealing for international aid after a tragic earthquake. Plus, we reveal th...

President Donald Trump is casting doubt on his own Covid-19 vaccination program. Russia and China’s leaders are expressing unity as a major gas deal has been announced. There’s a spotlight on Chicago crime figures ahead of a potential federal enforcement operation. A key Trump ally has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Plus, the result of a US open matchup between two American tennis...

Chicago leaders are pushing back against a major federal immigration operation this week. Rescue teams are scrambling to reach victims of a deadly earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. We’ll explain why pilots were forced to land a plane carrying the EU’s top leader. We have an update on the fifth grader who credited his classmate for saving his life in a mass shooting last week. Plus, a TikTok trend...

Hundreds of people have been killed by a devastating earthquake in Eastern Afghanistan. China is casting itself as an alternative global leader at an international security summit. Israel is escalating its plans for a military takeover of Gaza City. A judge has ruled on the Trump administration’s plan to repatriate Guatemalan children. Plus, a murder investigation is ongoing at the Burning Man art...

20 years after the levees broke, New Orleans continues to feel the impacts from Hurricane Katrina. We hear from three generations of Katrina survivors about how music has helped the city recover and move forward.  Guests: Michael White, Keith Frazier, Jaron “Bear” Williams  ---  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

This nonprofit which feeds thousands of families in need in Florida all started with one man's extra vegetables. Skateboarder Brooke Johnson broke a world record and kept a promise. Artifacts from an ancient sunken city were pulled from the sea in Egypt. A new US coin features a first and a win for disability advocates. Plus, the mystery behind the Peggy Martin rose that survived Hurricane Katrina...

We start with the latest on President Donald Trump’s pressure campaign against the Federal Reserve. We have an update on the government’s legal battle to end protections for Venezuelans in the US. Texas Republicans’ push to pass a new voting map is now reality. We’re tracking Israel’s military operation in Gaza City. Plus, we’ll tell you where a man believed to be on the run with his three kids wa...

Online shoppers in the US may have to pay more for some items starting today.  The Trump administration is planning its latest move as part of an immigration crackdown. The US is taking a major step ahead of the UN General Assembly. We have new developments on an outbreak tied to recalled eggs. Plus, why a pilot headed to Houston was forced to divert mid-flight.   Learn more about your ad choices....

President Donald Trump has signed an order on former Vice President Kamala Harris’ secret service protection. We have the latest on Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook’s battle with the Trump administration. Israel’s military says it’s recovered the remains of two Gaza hostages. Americans have reacted to rising inflation in a somewhat surprising way. Plus, the policy that has one school district un...

Today marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina and there are fears lessons from the disaster are being forgotten. We’ll tell you who Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to name as the acting director of the CDC. Those challenging the Trump administration's foreign aid cuts may have mixed feelings after a recent court decision. A Thai court has removed the country’s Prime Minister. Plu...

Ukrainian and US officials are meeting in New York today to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. More details are emerging about the Minneapolis shooter’s violent obsessions. We explain why Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawyers have requested a gag order on Trump administration officials. A lawsuit alleging Saudi Arabia assisted the 9/11 hijackers is being allowed to go to trial. Plus, how a fight broke ou...

New information has emerged about the Minneapolis shooter in the mass attack at a Catholic school yesterday. CDC staffers are showing solidarity for the agency’s ousted director. The federal government is preparing a crackdown on another major city. We’ll tell you what’s happening to a peacekeeping mission in Lebanon after nearly five decades. Plus, the end of an era for a decades-old newspaper. ...

Minnesota medical officials highlighted the people that sprung to action in the deadly school shooting. President Donald Trump is floating this move before the midterms. We’ll tell you where so-called snapback sanctions on Iran now stand. We have details on updated COVID-19 vaccines as US cases rise. Plus, how recent college graduates are faring in an AI world.  Learn more about your ad choices. V...

We start with the latest on the Minneapolis school shooting, including reaction from a fifth-grade survivor. A US official weighs in on the prospects of peace after Russia’s deadly attack on Ukraine’s capital. We follow the latest on two federal firings at the CDC and the Federal Reserve. Plus, how the Trump administration plans to crack down on certain foreign visas. Learn more about your ad choi...

Minneapolis’ mayor has called for action after yesterday's tragic school shooting. Trump administration officials are pushing for more ICE deportations despite the highest figures in a decade. A leaked email exchange has revealed the future of the detention center “Alligator Alcatraz.” We'll tell you the staggering amount the National Guard deployment in Washington, DC is predicted to cost. Plus,...

We start with the latest developments on the Minneapolis school shooting yesterday. A massive attack by Russian drones on Kyiv has left multiple people dead. The CDC is now leaderless after its director was ousted. New footage reveals more information on Israel’s deadly strikes on a hospital in southern Gaza. Plus, why the leaders of Russia, North Korea and China are set to meet next week. Learn m...

Officials gave an update on the deadly shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school today. We’ll tell you what Americans think about President Donald Trump’s crime crackdown. Another Trump official is departing after less than a month on the job. We’ll explain why President Trump’s son-in-law was at the White House today. Plus, why this American chipmaker’s shares took a dip.  Learn more about your a...

We begin with new details on a deadly shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis. Snapback sanctions on Iran hang in the balance. An old practice to vet immigrants applying for US citizenship is coming back. We’ll break down a forecasting blueprint for what winter could look like. And, the latest legal claim highlighting safety concerns over AI chatbots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

Officials say police are responding to a shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis. A federal judge has ruled on Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s proposed deportation. Tariffs – including the new ones on India – may impact the purse strings of consumers and the government differently. The federal takeover of the nation’s capital has escalated. Cracker Barrel is reversing course on its new logo. Plus, Tra...

First, we’ll explain how President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on India will impact businesses and consumers in both countries. There’s set to be a “large meeting” at the White House on Gaza today. A whistleblower says DOGE employees may have compromised the security details of over 300 million Americans. We’ll tell you why Denmark is summoning the top US diplomat in the country for Greenland. Plus...

President Donald Trump’s punishing 50% tariffs on imports from India are now in effect. Some FEMA staff are being put on immediate leave after signing a warning letter to Congress. Israel has given an explanation for its strikes on a Gaza hospital that sparked international condemnation. Kilmar Abrego Garcia has made a new bid to resist deportation. Plus, Space X’s new Starship spacecraft has fina...

We start with President Donald Trump’s calls for capital punishment in Washington, DC. Trump gave his stipulation for a potential settlement with Harvard University. There are new developments on Israel’s deadly military strike on a Gaza hospital. We’ll explain why the start of the school year has some students and administrators on edge. Plus, a fall staple at Starbucks is back. Learn more about...

We start with the Justice Department’s bid to limit court power in fast-moving immigration cases. The Federal Reserve’s governor is challenging President Donald Trump’s attempt to fire her. The DOJ is responding to a lawsuit filed by the Proud Boys. We have the latest on protests across Israel. Plus, a new chapter in Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s love story. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

As President Donald Trump pushes for a crime crackdown beyond Washington, DC, the House Oversight committee joins the DOJ to investigate the nation’s capital. Trump has touted tariff revenue as debt-cutting, but there are some caveats. A new pill for weight loss could be one step closer to becoming a reality. How some kids will use AI in school this year. Plus, Southwest Airlines announced more ne...