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The news to know for Friday, January 23, 2026! We're talking about a life-threatening storm that's starting to move across the country — and the biggest concerns this morning. Also, the growing outrage over a young child being detained by immigration authorities in Minnesota. And some good news when it comes to crime nationwide. Plus, why President Trump is suing America's largest bank, how the go...

The news to know for Thursday, January 22, 2026! We'll tell you what we know about Trump's "framework" for a Greenland deal and his new message to world leaders. Also: the latest state where ICE has started an immigration crackdown. And an update on what's expected to be the biggest winter storm of the season so far. Plus: Prince Harry gave emotional testimony in court, a bittersweet Sundance Film...

The news to know for Wednesday, January 21, 2026! We're talking about new tensions in Minnesota as local law enforcement officials lay out new demands for ICE agents. Also, President Trump seems to be escalating tensions with U.S. allies over Greenland. And an extreme winter storm could stretch more than a thousand miles across the U.S. Plus: a call to action from the American Red Cross, new techn...

The news to know for Tuesday, January 20, 2026! We'll tell you about the latest developments out of Minneapolis — including a new court order and a new investigation. And why today's date is sparking protests around the country. Also: why President Trump says he no longer needs to think purely of peace when it comes to Greenland. Plus, what a new major review found about whether Tylenol is linked...

Videos of immigration enforcement in Minnesota have gone viral, fueling intense reactions and debate. In this Special Edition, we step back from the moment with David Loy of the nonpartisan First Amendment Coalition to look at what the Constitution actually says about recording law enforcement, protesting in public, and where the legal lines are drawn. We also explore how free speech is often invo...

The news to know for Friday, January 16, 2026! We're talking about rising tensions over violence and unrest in Minnesota, and the potential of the U.S. military getting involved. Also, more U.S. forces are headed to the Middle East. And Venezuela's opposition leader has made an extraordinary gesture toward President Trump. Plus: why American universities are losing their edge in global research, w...

The news to know for Thursday, January 15, 2026! We'll break down the latest on tensions with Iran — including where U.S. troops are now evacuating and what leaders around the world are saying about potential military action. Also, what to know about new clashes between ICE and protesters in Minnesota, as another person is shot. And why the FBI executed a rare search of a reporter's home. Plus: wh...

The news to know for Wednesday, January 14, 2026! We're talking about confrontations between protesters and federal agents in Minnesota. And President Trump's advice to Iranian protesters who are facing mass casualties. Plus, what a hopeful new report found about cancer survival rates, remembering a civil rights pioneer, and your chance to make it to the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 begins this mo...

The news to know for Tuesday, January 13, 2026! We'll tell you about yet another new video from the deadly shooting involving an ICE agent and why Minnesota is now suing the federal government. Also: why the Trump administration's new action against Iran could also impact other countries. Plus: the heated debate over transgender athletes in girls' sports that has reached the highest court, how X i...

The news to know for Monday, January 12, 2026! We're talking about rising tensions over a deadly shooting involving an ICE agent, and the protests that brought out tens of thousands of people around the country. Also, Iran's deadly crackdown on protesters that could prompt military action from the U.S., while President Trump also threatens Cuba and Greenland. Plus: how Trump's portrait at the Smit...

A dramatic U.S. move to arrest Nicolás Maduro has put Venezuela in the global spotlight and raised big questions about power, precedent, and what comes next. In this Special Edition, longtime U.S. diplomat Ambassador Kevin Whitaker — who spent time working across Latin America — offers historical context, analysis of the current moment, and perspective on what to watch for next. From the raid of M...

The news to know for Friday, January 9, 2026! We'll tell you about another shooting involving federal immigration officers—this time in Portland, Oregon—and how both incidents this week have sparked protests nationwide. Also, what to know about escalating protests in Iran and the release of political prisoners in Venezuela. Plus, it's not just the East Wing—it looks like the West Wing of the White...

The news to know for Thursday, January 8, 2026! What happened when an ICE agent shot an American citizen in Minneapolis, and how it sparked outcry around the country. Also, the Trump administration's new plan for Venezuelan oil. And we'll get into the government's newest dietary guidelines that call for eating more foods that previous guidelines said to limit. Plus: new research on why many top pe...

The news to know for Wednesday, January 7, 2026! We're talking about the people now in charge of Venezuela, both condemning the U.S. and striking an oil deal with the Trump administration. And President Trump's renewed push to take over Greenland, which he says could involve the U.S. military. Also, why some Democrat-led states could lose billions of dollars in funding and how it might impact the...

The news to know for Tuesday, January 6, 2026! We're talking about the Venezuelan leader's first public comments since his capture, as well as new plans for his country's future and America's role in it. Also: a major shift in vaccine policy. The CDC has slashed the number of vaccines recommended for all American children. Plus, a big announcement from former vice presidential candidate Tim Walz,...

The news to know for Monday, January 5, 2026! We'll tell you about the U.S. military raid that captured Venezuela's leader, what the Trump administration wants from the country, and which other nations are now being warned they could be next. Also, who was allegedly behind a failed New Year's Eve terror plot on the East Coast, and why President Trump called off his plans for the National Guard. Pl...

As 2026 gets underway, many people feel pressure to set big goals and hit the ground running — but that mindset can quickly lead to stress or burnout. In this Special Edition, clinical psychologist and  Generation Anxiety  author Dr. Lauren Cook joins us to talk about why New Year's resolutions so often fall apart, how anxiety plays a role, and what it can look like to approach change in a way tha...

The news to know for Wednesday, December 31, 2025! We're talking about New Year's Eve celebrations—from where the biggest events are happening, to what authorities are doing to ramp up security, and how the weather is expected to impact it all. Also, which state is losing all of its child care funding from the federal government. And how health care is getting more expensive for some Americans, bu...

The news to know for Tuesday, December 30, 2025! We're talking about what could be a dramatic escalation between the Trump administration and Venezuela, and the latest warnings from a dangerous winter weather system in the U.S. We'll also tell you why charges were dropped against an influencer shot in an immigration operation. Plus, what to know about a surge of new flu cases, a wave of cancellati...

The news to know for Monday, December 29, 2025! We'll tell you how winter weather is putting millions of Americans on alert, including those trying to get home for the holidays. And why President Trump says peace in Ukraine could be closer than ever. Also, we're explaining a new FBI investigation into what could be a massive fraud scheme in Minnesota. Plus: how stores are changing the rules for gi...

As we wrap up 2025 and head into a new year, we're taking a moment to focus on something we could all use more of: good news. Branden Harvey from Good Good Good joins us to count down the 10 most popular good news stories of the year. These are stories of kindness, creativity, and community — small acts with big ripple effects — reminding us that good is happening all around us, and that we can al...

The news to know for Wednesday, December 24, 2025! We're talking about the largest batch of Epstein Files released so far. They contain many more mentions of President Trump, though the White House says some are fake. Also, what the U.S. Supreme Court decided about efforts to send the National Guard into an American city. Plus: how some people are now watching the controversial 60 Minutes segment...

The news to know for Tuesday, December 23, 2025! We're talking about the next push to expand the immigration crackdown in the U.S. in the new year. And why dozens of American diplomats were just removed from their jobs. Also: what to expect from a new "Trump class" of Navy battleships. Plus: approval for a promising new weight-loss pill that's like Ozempic, controversy surrounding a 60 Minutes epi...

The news to know for Monday, December 22, 2025! We'll tell you what is and isn't in the latest big batch of Epstein Files, and why some lawmakers are now talking about impeachment. Also, we'll recap President Trump's final rally of the year. And the Trump administration's latest deal to lower certain drug prices. Plus: what to expect if you're traveling this Christmas week, how the weather will—or...

For a lot of Americans right now, the economy feels uncertain. There's a lot of noise and politics around what's happening, but what does the data actually show? In this episode, Moody's Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi breaks down where the U.S. economy really stands, from the job market and inflation to Federal Reserve decisions, trade policy, and the growing role of AI. He explains what mat...