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The news to know for Thursday, July 24, 2025! We're talking about new milestones for the Trump administration and its effort to crack down on elite universities, as well as a setback to its effort to end birthright citizenship.  Also, a new revelation about President Trump's personal connection to the Epstein files.  Plus: we'll share the details from the White House's new A.I. action plan, why th...

The news to know for Wednesday, July 23, 2025!  We'll tell you how the Justice Department is hoping to learn more information about the Jeffrey Epstein case, and why the House is leaving the capital early in the face of the Epstein files.  Also: new trade announcements, including a deal with one of America's biggest economic partners.  Plus: what's behind a top FEMA official's decision to leave th...

The news to know for Tuesday, July 22, 2025!  We're talking about a new chapter in a case that sparked protests all over the country: a former police officer has finally been sentenced for the botched raid that killed Breonna Taylor.  Also, President Trump's base keeps demanding the so-called "Epstein files" be released, but the White House has made other high-profile documents public instead.  Pl...

The news to know for Monday, July 21, 2025! We'll tell you about the new severe weather threat impacting tens of millions of Americans this morning.  Also, a new, unprecedented lawsuit pitting President Trump against a top newspaper.  Plus: growing fallout over a viral "Kiss Cam" clip, WNBA players using their All-Star Game to send a message, and a new challenge gaining steam — what to know about...

U.S. birth and fertility rates have been falling for nearly two decades, and now, the government is rolling out new ideas to try to turn that around. In this episode, we explore what's behind the decline, how much public policy really shapes family decisions, and how the U.S. stacks up to other countries when it comes to child care, paid leave, and family support.   Join us again for our 10-minute...

The news to know for Friday, July 18, 2025! We're talking about billions of dollars in government spending that have now been canceled. We'll tell you exactly what's being cut. Also, there's a new report about a letter from President Trump to Jeffrey Epstein. Trump says it's fake, but lawmakers are demanding more answers. Plus, what to know about a milestone for the crypto industry, which popular...

The news to know for Thursday, July 17, 2025!  We'll tell you how one of the biggest divisions between President Trump and his own followers is getting more tense and personal.  Also, why the U.S. government is now destroying food that was supposed to go to hungry people.  And where a major earthquake sent people running.  Plus: Mark Zuckerberg is back on trial, more teenagers are making friends w...

The news to know for Wednesday, July 16, 2025!  We're talking about the most significant break between President Trump and right-wing Republicans yet—it all goes back to the Jeffrey Epstein case.  Also, what's in the latest tariffs deal and the newest report about inflation.  Plus, what was stolen when a National Guard unit got hacked, what the future holds for the infamous Fyre Festival, and what...

The news to know forTuesday, July 15, 2025! We're talking about the new plan for the Education Department now that the U.S. Supreme Court has weighed in.  And more flash flooding on the East Coast.  Also, President Trump's plans to help Ukraine and punish Russia as the war drags on.  Plus, the grocery store staple that could be getting more expensive, Meta's new push toward superintelligence that'...

The news to know for Monday, July 14, 2025! We'll tell you about more floods hitting the Texas Hill Country and the new backlash over the response to the first flooding that ended in disaster. Also, what a federal judge decided regarding racial profiling during the immigration crackdown. And how a couple of America's largest trading partners are responding to new tariffs. Plus: why the government...

The "One Big, Beautiful Bill" (yes, that's the official name) is nearly 1,000-pages long and touches nearly every part of American life. So how did so much end up in one bill? And what does it really mean for your wallet, your community, and the future of how Congress gets things done? We're breaking down the key takeaways and the political strategies behind one of the most sweeping pieces of legi...

The news to know for Friday, July 11, 2025!  We'll tell you about another legal setback for President Trump's immigration agenda.  Also, how Trump is joining FEMA in a disaster zone as his administration talks about cutting the agency.  Plus, the Delta flight that was forced to land on an island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, a major merger bringing a candy giant and a cereal giant together,...

The news to know for Thursday, July 10, 2025!  We'll tell you why the FBI is now investigating two of President Trump's critics who were once powerful figures in the Obama administration.  Also, we're talking about the latest letter from President Trump that shows how the driving force behind his tariffs sometimes has nothing to do with economics.  Plus, a huge milestone on Wall Street, a new cont...

The news to know for Wednesday, July 9, 2025!  We'll update you on President Trump's efforts to reshape the federal government as another Supreme Court ruling gives him the go-ahead.  Also, we're following new severe flooding in New Mexico and the search effort that continues in Texas.  Plus, how A.I. was used to impersonate a key U.S. government official, why top tech companies are partnering wit...

The news to know for Tuesday, July 8, 2025!  We're talking about the ongoing search efforts in Texas—hundreds have been rescued from floodwaters, but the death toll is still rising.  Also, we'll tell you about new tariffs announced for many of America's trading partners and the surprise Israel's prime minister had for President Trump.  Plus, we're covering new backlash over the so-called "Epstein...

The news to know for Monday, July 7, 2025!  We'll tell you about the devastating flooding in Central Texas, the rescue and recovery efforts still underway, and why some survivors are now demanding answers from public officials.  Also, President Trump's top priority so far has been accomplished—what you need to know about the new law and when Americans will start to feel the impacts.  Plus: Elon Mu...

You might know the basics — but how well do you really know American history and how the U.S. government works? Special guest Sharon McMahon, known as "America's Government Teacher," joins us to explore some foundational principles and review constitutional rights that are often misunderstood. Plus, quiz yourself with a few real questions from the U.S. naturalization test!    Join us again for our...

The news to know for Thursday, July 3, 2025!  We'll tell you about the verdict in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs case and what's next for the former music mogul.  Also, one of America's top trading partners has made a deal with the Trump administration, and the president's policy bill is facing new roadblocks.  Plus, we're talking about all things holiday travel — like the best times to head out ahead of...

The news to know for Wednesday, July 2, 2025!  We'll tell you how the Senate secured exactly enough votes to pass as many of President Trump's priorities as possible—all at once—and what still needs to happen before the mega-bill becomes law.  Also, what to know about what's being called "Alligator Alcatraz," and the White House's latest warning for undocumented immigrants.  Plus: why federal educ...

The news to know for Tuesday, July 1, 2025! We're talking about a marathon in Congress as President Trump's big budget bill faces some new hurdles.  Also, the end of an era for an agency meant to improve lives around the world—what past presidents are saying about it, and what the Trump administration plans next.  Plus—a big campaign finance case is headed for the Supreme Court, a new kind of flu...

The news to know for Monday, June 30, 2025!  We'll tell you about a late-night debate over what President Trump is calling his "Big Beautiful Bill," what's been added to it, and how it could impact taxes, health care, and more.  Also, we'll recap some of the Supreme Court's most significant decisions—from birthright citizenship to Obamacare and beyond.  Plus: the track of two new tropical storms,...

The recent U.S. airstrike on Iranian soil — a rare and targeted move — has sparked debate about its effectiveness and the risks of deeper military entanglement in the Middle East. Today we break down what led to the strike, what damage was done, and how Iran may respond. We also explore what this moment could mean going forward — from the chances of renewed diplomacy to the possibility of Iran acc...

The news to know for Friday, June 27, 2025!  We'll tell you about rulings coming today for some of the Supreme Court's biggest cases of the year.  Also— Senators were finally briefed on the U.S. attacking Iran.  And there's apparently progress in trade negotiations.  Plus: why gas prices are getting lower, what the new vaccine advisors decided about RSV and flu shots, and which fashion icon is ste...

The News to Know for Thursday, June 26, 2025! What to know about the next round of talks between the U.S. and Iran. Also, why American pediatricians are already clashing with vaccine advisors. And—what to know about Jeff Bezos' lavish wedding and the protests against it. Plus: We're looking back on 10 years of marriage equality, explaining what's behind the stock market's latest turnaround, and sh...

The news to know for Wednesday, June 25th, 2025!  We have the latest on the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran — and how much damage the U.S. strikes may have really done to Iran's nuclear program. Also, how results from one local election could reflect the future of the Democratic Party.  Plus: we're talking about a new hope that Type 1 diabetes could one day be cured, a ruling over AI cop...