Top Story with Tom Llamas

In a special edition of Top Story from Ukraine, a fierce war rages on between Ukrainian forces and invading Russian troops, more than 500,000 Ukrainians flee the country, the major sanctions crippling Russia’s economy and the worldwide show of support for Ukraine urging for peace. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

The U.S. adds new sanctions directly on Russian President Putin as he unleashes a bloody assault on Ukraine, the refugee crisis out of Ukraine grows, President Biden names Ketanji Brown Jackson as his nominee for the Supreme Court, and the Florida House passes the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and us...

Russia invades key cities in Ukraine, President Biden announces a new round of sanctions against Russia, protests appearing across the U.S. in support of Ukraine, civilians in Kyiv make the unthinkable decision to leave their homes behind, and how the crisis in Ukraine threatens to skyrocket already steep energy prices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for info...

Ukraine declares a state of emergency as Russia positions itself for a full-scale invasion, President Biden interviewed three potential nominees for the Supreme Court as he nears an announcement, a TV host becomes the sixth journalist to die in Mexico so far this year, and the social media star making waves for his life-changing donations to strangers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

President Biden announces new sanctions against Russia, more than 25 million Americans are under weather alerts for two massive winter storm systems, a murder trial is underway for an Ohio doctor accused of overdosing his patients, Colombia expands access for abortions, and the historic celebrations that rang in on 2/22/22. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for...

Russian President Putin orders military forces into Eastern Ukraine, multiple stabbings occur in New York City’s subway system over the weekend, a 13 year old’s wrongful arrest leads family to sue the school and social media platforms, and the anonymous good Samaritan in Arizona who saved two children from a burning building. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com fo...

President Biden says Russian President Vladimir Putin has made the decision to invade Ukraine, new video shows the moment Phoenix police officers were ambushed responding to a 911 call, a cargo ship carrying thousands of luxury cars is left ablaze in the Atlantic, and the touching moment a soldier returns home. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information a...

Nearly 100 million Americans are under weather alerts as a storm system moves East, President Biden says the threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine is “very high,” how a convicted Mississippi murderer went on the run and impersonated an FBI agent, the high-end crime wave sweeping across the country, and the inspiring story of an international soccer’s star escape from the Taliban. Hosted by Simpl...

Millions of Americans are under weather alerts for severe thunderstorms and dangerous ice, U.S. Defense Sec. Austin warns of more sanctions if Russia invades Ukraine, deadly floods and mudslides fill the streets of Brazil, major banks face accusations of discrimination against Black customers, and the story of a lifelong basketball fan who finally made her debut on the court. Hosted by Simplecast,...

Ukrainian websites were hit with cyberattacks as Russian President Putin says he’s de-escalating, Mexico’s drug cartels impact avocado exports, a Louisville mayoral candidate survives a targeted shooting, Honduras’ former president faces drug trafficking charges in the U.S., and the airport staff who went out of their way to reunite a missing teddy bear to its owner. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWi...

The world watches for a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine, a New York City woman was followed into her home by a stranger and stabbed to death in her apartment, a flight crew member used a coffee pot to stop a passenger from opening a plane door mid-flight, and how two siblings who didn’t know each other existed have now connected after 50 years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See ht...

More than 130,000 Russian troops surround Ukraine as the White House warns of an “immediate” threat of an invasion, outrage grows after a Black delivery driver was allegedly targeted by a white father and son, 5 journalists have been killed in Mexico since the start of the year, and Tom speaks with quarterback Joe Burrow as the Bengals and Rams make their final preparations before the Super Bowl....

In a special edition of Top Story, Tom anchors from outside SoFi Stadium, home of Super Bowl LVI. Los Angeles gears up as more than 70,000 fans are expected to flood in to see the LA Rams take on the Cincinnati Bengals, Russia’s military drills in Belarus stoke fears of an invasion of Ukraine, children fall victim to mounting gun violence in Houston, and the three lifelong Super Bowl fans who have...

More states end Covid restrictions, Russian missiles and jets arrive in Belarus, the Department of Justice seizes more than $3 billion related to a 2016 Bitcoin hack, President Biden is blasted by Republicans for funding safe drug use kits, and a Super Bowl surprise for one young Bengals fan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...

The Kremlin shut down French President Macron's claims that he and Russian President Putin made progress toward de-escalation, over $7.6 billion is forecasted to be wagered on the Super Bowl, the snubs and surprises from this year's Oscar nominations, and Tom speaks with Shaun White as he competes in his final Olympics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for info...

Protests continue over the police shooting of Amir Locke, Stacey Abrams faces backlash after maskless photo emerges, gun sales soar across Ukraine as tensions grow between Ukraine and Russia, Queen Elizabeth says Camilla should be 'queen consort' when Charles becomes king and how #VeryAsian started as a message of division, but instead sparked unity. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See h...

Former VP Pence says “President Trump is wrong” about his ability to overturn the results of the 2020 election, outrage in Minneapolis after another Black man was killed by police, 6 former Washington Commanders employees detail accusations of sexual harassment against team owner Dan Synder, and all the “Bingeworthy” content to check out this weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

A deadly winter storm marches east and threatens the Texas power grid with sub-freezing temperatures, the leader of ISIS dies during U.S. special forces raid in Syria, Sarah Palin’s defamation trial against The New York Times begins, and the Olympian who’s looking forward to a baby after competing in Beijing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information abo...

100,000,000 Americans are under alerts as a monster winter storm moves closer, about 3,000 U.S. troops are deployed to Eastern Europe, former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores sues the NFL and multiple football teams for racial discrimination, Tesla recalls vehicles with ‘Full Self-Driving’ software after cars rolled through stop signs, and a landslide in Ecuador kills at least 25 people. Hosted b...

A massive North Carolina chemical fire leads to growing fear of a potential explosion, Tom Brady retires from football, Florida lawmakers consider legislation that would limit speech surrounding racism and sexual orientation in schools, Whoopi Goldberg apologizes for her comments about the Holocaust and how an 8-year-old became a in-demand author at his local library. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...

This past weekend’s record-breaking nor’easter killed at least 4 people, Russian and American diplomats accuse each other of creating hysteria, a damaged pipeline sprayed crude oil into Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest, and how a baby boy was safely born 35,000 feet in the air over the Atlantic Ocean. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collec...

Storm preparations are underway as over 68 million people are under winter weather alerts for this weekend’s storm, the Pentagon’s top leaders today saying Russia is positioned to invade all of Ukraine, something they have not seen since “the Cold War days,” more than 80 guns were stolen from L.A. cargo trains, and how a group of YouTubers and scuba divers found the car of woman who has been missi...

President Biden reaffirms his promise to nominate the first Black woman to the Supreme Court, tens of millions of Americans are under winter alerts as the East Coast braces for a monster snow storm, Afghan nationals are forced to sell their organs for food and how a Holocaust survivor’s letter was found at a flea market and returned back to her family 77 years later. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWi...

Justice Stephen Breyer is set to retire from Supreme Court, tensions grow as Russia ramps up its military drills on the Ukrainian border, a teenager turns herself in after an alleged Snapchat kidnapping plot turns fatal and Jamaica’s bobsled team qualifies for the Winter Olympics for first time in 24 years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

Pfizer is moving forward with a Covid vaccine aimed to protect against omicron, tensions rise between the U.S. and Russia as the Biden administration delivers $200 million in weapons to Ukraine, a heart transplant was denied from a man because he wasn’t vaccinated and how a local post office made one young cancer survivor’s dream come true. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm...