Jason in the Morning

A youth soccer coach collapses mid-game—and a community’s CPR and an AED save his life. Instagram AI moderation strikes again, locking out small businesses in a digital blunder. And on the world stage, Trump weighs in on Israel’s strikes against Iran’s nuclear sites, teetering on global escalation. Human instincts, algorithmic oversight, and geopolitical brinkmanship collide in Episode 85. #JITM #...

A hundred million tons of radioactive metal, five million protest signs, and one mysteriously boring soccer match—yep, Episode 84 has arrived. First, China stumbles into a goldmine of thorium—literally—with enough energy to outlast civilization and maybe start a new Cold War over clean nukes. Then, millions of Americans take to the streets in “No Kings” protests against Trump’s military parade, tu...

What do a handcuffed U.S. Senator, a billion-dollar jet repo, and a phone buried in your lawn have in common? All of them are real, all of them happened this week, and all of them raise the same question: who’s really watching whom? First, we head to Los Angeles, where Senator Alex Padilla was physically removed and cuffed by federal agents for trying to question Secretary Kristi Noem about contro...

It’s an episode of big money and even bigger crashes. First up: a man gives up the ghost on finding his $742 million in lost Bitcoin buried in a U.K. landfill—after 12 years and countless failed digs. Then we head to India, where an Air India Dreamliner carrying over 240 people tragically crashed minutes after takeoff, marking the first fatal Boeing 787 incident. And if that wasn’t wild enough, we...

What happens when the world’s smartest AI loses a chess match to a 1970s video game console? Or when millions wake up to a total ChatGPT blackout? And why are teen girls burning their faces off in the name of TikTok beauty trends? In Episode 81 of Jason in the Morning, we tackle tech fails, digital addiction, and the fragile line between innovation and absurdity. Let’s go. #AInews #ChatGPTfail #At...

In today’s Jason in the Morning, we begin in China, where national college exams triggered a full-on AI lockdown—no bots, no answers, no excuses. Then we head to Los Angeles, where ICE raids got the reality TV treatment thanks to… Dr. Phil? Yep. Finally, we shift to New York, where lawmakers just approved one of the most personal pieces of legislation yet—giving terminally ill patients the legal r...

In Episode 79 of Jason in the Morning, we start in Los Angeles, where ICE raids and Trump’s federal troop deployment have tensions high and protests hotter. Then we head to Ohio State University, where AI isn’t just encouraged—it’s required, and not everyone’s thrilled. And finally, we chase down a black-and-white fugitive named Ed—the zebra that gave Tennessee traffic and TikTok a run for their m...

In this episode of Jason in the Morning, we head into the forests of Japan, where conservationists want to bring back wolves to tame an ecological mess—think deer, boars, and yes, aggressive monkeys. Then we dive into the heartbreaking story of Elijah Heacock, a teen targeted by AI-generated sextortion, and how his family is fighting to make sure he’s the last. Finally, we roll into D.C., where Tr...

If you thought the movie started at 7, AMC would like to remind you it’s actually more of a suggestion. We’re talking longer pre-show ads, a space game with a galaxy-sized budget and no release date, and Michelle Obama getting real about why her daughters dropped the last name to earn their own spotlight. From the theater lobby to the stars to a D.C. living room—Episode 77 is about ownership, iden...

A massive asteroid brushes past Earth, AI chatbots start to sound a lot like toxic exes, and someone tries to smuggle crop-killing fungus into the U.S. for reasons we really wish were less believable. In Episode 76, we go galactic, emotional, and biological—taking on sky threats, digital romance scams, and the wild world of agroterrorism with a healthy dose of sarcasm and side-eye. If you’re not u...

What do federal job cuts, toxic USB ports, and gas station turf wars have in common? They’re all signs of the times. In this episode, we unpack Trump’s latest push to slash the federal workforce—with a little help from the Supreme Court—then cruise through TSA’s dire warning about charging your phone at the airport (hint: don’t), and wrap with why your favorite Costco gas station might soon be mem...

A horrific stabbing spree tears through a peaceful college town in Colorado, with victims ranging from students to seniors—leaving investigators hunting for answers. In Gaza, an aid distribution center turns into a deadly scene as dozens are shot and killed, raising new tensions over humanitarian access. And in a bizarre and disturbing twist from the world of education, a community college theater...

Today’s headlines pull no punches. We start with growing fears among Chinese students as the Trump administration signals a sweeping visa revocation plan. Then—30,000 feet of chaos—as a man causes an in-flight emergency that ends in cuffs. A leaked video of a tragic DC plane crash leads to a no-contest plea and questions of ethics. Finally, it’s a spelling showdown: Faizan Zaki conquers the Bee wi...

When your reality TV parents get a presidential pardon, your old flight attendant buddy’s caught with a suitcase full of powdered bones, and Elon Musk peaces out of the Trump admin over a budget bill—you know it’s time for another Jason in the Morning. 🎧 Episode 72 unpacks celebrity justice, global drug horror, and a tech titan’s latest pivot. Grab your coffee and let’s talk about what really hap...

This morning on Jason in the Morning, we’re staring into the strange, the dark, and the digitized. First up—inside a SoHo torture dungeon where a crypto millionaire allegedly tried to beat a password out of a man. Then we pivot to the unexpected and deadly rise of “whippets”—yes, the whipped cream gas—leaving young Americans paralyzed or worse. And finally, would you scan your eyeball for $42 in c...

Jason in the Morning, we ask: what happens when the system breaks down—whether it’s infrastructure, security, or the boundaries of intelligence itself? Raw sewage from Mexico keeps flowing into California’s coast, threatening health and trust. In Liverpool, a celebration turns chaotic after a driver plows into a crowd. And in the UK, researchers are probing the nature of consciousness—and asking w...

Coming up on Jason in the Morning: when does trust break down—between governments, institutions, and even your own teacher? One Ivy League researcher ends up behind bars over frog embryos. A U.S. student wants her money back after discovering her professor’s lectures were written by AI. And in Mali, the military regime just hit delete on democracy. It’s a story of control, silence, and the lines t...

Today on Jason in the Morning, we trace the lines between legacy, reliance, and light. First, in a stunning about-face, Major League Baseball reinstates Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson—making them Hall of Fame eligible decades after their lifetime bans. Then, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman explains how college students are treating ChatGPT like a second brain, while older generations still ask it for di...

On this episode of Jason in the Morning, the tension runs high across policy, principle, and pixels. ICE and Tennessee troopers detain over 100 people in what’s shaping up to be a test run for Trump’s mass deportation blueprint. At New College of Florida, a professor’s death isn’t the end—her will includes a pointed bequest to defend academic freedom just as the state moves to restrict it. And in...

Today on Jason in the Morning, we span the sacred, the compromised, and the completely unhinged. The Catholic Church selects its first-ever American pope—Leo the Fourteenth—a quiet missionary with deep Latin American ties and global implications. Then, education giant Pearson gets quietly hacked for months, leaking credentials, source code, and customer data. And finally… a woman is pulled over in...

Today on Jason in the Morning, we span the full American spectrum—from flying too close to the edge (literally) to selling off the frontier. First, a Pirates fan celebrating an RBI double falls 21 feet over a stadium wall. Then, Disney unveils plans for a brand-new theme park in Abu Dhabi, promising a “distinctly Emirati” twist on its magic. And finally, House Republicans push an amendment that wo...

On this episode of Jason in the Morning, we’re walking the line between innovation, escalation, and stupidity. First, an Arizona family uses AI to let a murder victim deliver his own message from beyond the grave—emotional tech or ethical boundary breach? Then, India and Pakistan are firing missiles and suspending treaties, with nukes looming in the background. And finally, an American tourist tri...

Today on Jason in the Morning, we explore three stories that expose where systems—natural, human, and artificial—are starting to break down. Seniors in Florida are told to stay inside as air quality plummets. In Atlanta, marathon runners ran their hearts out… only to learn the course came up 554 feet short. And as AI chatbots become more “spiritually insightful,” some users are replacing real rela...

On this episode of Jason in the Morning, we dive into three stories that push the limits of trust, tech, and truth. A high school principal is nearly taken down by an AI-generated deepfake. Reddit users unknowingly become lab rats in a secret psychological experiment run by researchers. And Russian hackers exploit Signal’s trusted encryption—not by breaking it, but by cleverly walking through the...

A Texas mother’s misguided attempt at festive cheer lands her in hot water after allegedly serving vodka-laced Jell-O shots at a fifth-grade party. Meanwhile, a former Disney employee faces prison time for maliciously altering menu information, endangering guests with false allergen details. And in Florida, a charter boat captain’s aggressive confrontation, caught on video, spirals into multiple l...