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Has China benefited from the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz back-and-forth? We talk with Joshua Eisenman, a Professor of Politics in the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame.

On this Independence Day weekend, we’re taking a look back at the tragic July 4 mass shooting that claimed seven lives and injured nearly 50 others at suburban Chicago parade in 2022. How have that mass shooting, and the numerous violent events that have made headlines over the past decades, changed the way we celebrate? As our nation celebrates our 250th anniversary, are we finding it harder to t...

Here are quick crime roundups from coast to coast. Featuring audio from WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, KNX News in Los Angeles and the Marc Cox Morning Show out of 97.1 the Talk in St. Louis.

More America 250 adventures, from Edgar Allan Poe's home and old churches to TSA lines filled with Ranch dressing. Featuring audio from KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities and KCBS Radio in San Francisco.

This week, we'll hear about the Maine Maritime Museum and Historic Fort Wayne. Featuring audio from Own the Road with Kelli and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.

On this Independence Day weekend, we’re taking a look back at the tragic July 4 mass shooting that claimed seven lives and injured nearly 50 others at suburban Chicago parade in 2022. An eight-year-old boy injured in the mass shooting remains partially paralyzed. How have that mass shooting, and the numerous violent events that have made headlines over the past decades, changed the way we celebrat...

What makes America, America? Is it Ranch dressing, lobster or potato chips? Is it Our old buildings? Our literature, our comedy? We’ll it’s probably all of the above and more. Featuring audio from Own the Road with Kelly and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, Jordana Greene and Vineta Sawkar of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities and KCBS Radio ou...

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Dave Cohen in for Tommy. * Getting the latest on the Liz Murrill indictment saga * We spend some time with Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois and get some cooking and grilling tips.

Dave Cohen in for Tommy Tucker. * What kind of tourism impact are we expecting this weekend? How big is Essence Fest? And what is coming up? We’ll talk with Walt Leger, and president and CEO of New Orleans & Company * There are plenty of events going on this weekend. We’ll get the details on the Uncle Sam Jam from Tripp Rabalais, the director of Lafreniere Park.

Dave Cohen in for Tommy Tucker. * The Louisiana Supreme Court issued a stay in Liz Murrill's indictment. Here's what to know

We're looking into economic trends with audio from KMOX in St. Louis, Tommy Tucker at WWL in New Orleans and KCBS Radio in the Bay Area.

Dave Cohen in for Tommy. The Louisiana Supreme Court quickly issued a stay in Liz Murrill's indictment. Rafael Goyeneche, president of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, thinks this is an example of the weaponization of the justice system.

Dave Cohen in for Tommy. How are you celebrating the 4th of July weekend? We spend some time with Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois and get some cooking and grilling tips.

Dave Cohen in for Tommy. What kind of tourism impact are we expecting this weekend? How big is Essence Fest? And what is coming up? We talk with Walt Leger, and president and CEO of New Orleans & Company

Dave Cohen in for Tommy. The Louisiana Supreme Court issued a stay early Friday morning in the Liz Murrill indictment. Loyola law professor Dane Ciolino joins us to break down the latest in this legal saga.

Dave Cohen in for Tommy Tucker. There are plenty of events going on this weekend. We’ll get the details on the Uncle Sam Jam from Tripp Rabalais, the director of Lafreniere Park.

* A new month means new movies and shows on streaming. We’ll break down WHAT to watch and WHERE to find it with Kourtnee Jackson, CNET’s senior streaming editor. * How many people are expected to travel for the 4th of July? Have things settled back down after the early days of the Iran war? We’ll talk with travel industry analyst Henry Harteveldlt.

* President Trump and his family made more than $2 billion from cryptocurrency over the last year. What IS crypto? Is there anything wrong with what he and his family did? * Recapping another Team USA win * Looking for different ways to celebrate America's birthday? Check out Freedom Fest at Hope Haven this Friday

How many people are expected to travel for the 4th of July? Have things settled back down after the early days of the Iran war? We talk with travel industry analyst Henry Harteveldlt, a travel industry analyst at Atmosphere Research Group.

* A grand jury in New Orleans decided to begin an investigation of Attorney General Liz Murrill. We break down what’s going on * Getting a 4th of July forecast and how the tropics are looking for the next 7-10 days

A new month means new movies and shows on streaming. Let's break down WHAT to watch and WHERE to find it with Kourtnee Jackson, CNET’s senior streaming editor.