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The news to know for Wednesday, June 4, 2025! We'll update you on America's trade negotiations and how an emergency abortion policy was just reversed.  Also, there are now air quality concerns spanning several states from the Midwest to the East to the South (and not just from wildfires.) Plus, we'll tell you which Navy ship is being renamed, why TikTok is banning a popular hashtag, and what new m...

The news to know for Tuesday, June 3, 2025! We're talking about how immigration officials are stepping up enforcement, even in the face of backlash. Also, we'll tell you what a suspect has told investigators about his flamethrower attack in Colorado this week.  Plus, where tourists had to run from a volcanic eruption, what's included in a first-of-its-kind reparations package, and why one of the b...

The news to know for Monday, June 2, 2025! We'll tell you about more targeted violence in the U.S. against supporters of Israeli hostages, and we're talking about President Trump's latest tariff announcement. Also, air quality concerns are impacting millions of Americans.  Plus, a high school sporting event happened under the shadow of protests (and a warning from the White House), a new Covid-19...

Think you're too busy to read? Or not sure what to read next? This episode is for you. Founder, author, podcaster, and bookshop owner Zibby Owens joins us to share how to carve out time for reading—even in the busiest schedules—and why it matters for your brain, mood, and sense of self. Plus, she reveals her top picks for summer: from smart and inspiring reads to feel-good escapes you won't want t...

The news to know for Friday, May 30, 2025! We're talking about the latest court rulings over tariffs, international students, and environmental reviews, and how they could all impact President Trump's agenda. Also, the White House is having to fix some errors in the "Make America Healthy Again" report. Plus, where Americans are dealing with their first big heat snap of the year, what perks travele...

The news to know for Thursday, May 29, 2025! We're talking about a court decision that could bring a global trade war to a halt. Also, Elon Musk's break with President Trump, and the new announcement that could send thousands of international students back home. Plus, why moms could be struggling with mental health, which Republican politicians just received presidential pardons, and how to see th...

The news to know for Wednesday, May 28, 2025! We'll tell you about an uncertain future for international students as the Trump administration puts all visa applications on hold. Also, which reality TV stars got a pardon from President Trump, and why the CDC is no longer recommending COVID shots for some Americans. Plus, a new law that pits one of the most populous states against the nation's bigge...

The news to know for Tuesday, May 27, 2025! We're talking about President Trump saluting America's fallen while also airing some grievances. Also, how the president is changing his tone after Russia's latest attack on Ukraine, and why America's Homeland Security Secretary is now in the Middle East. Plus, who's the latest public figure to receive a presidential pardon, why big-time crypto investors...

Today we're taking stock of the overall state of artificial intelligence in 2025 – from the latest potential to the biggest risks, including which jobs may be first to go. I'm speaking with a computer scientist and AI researcher about how AI is already being used in your daily life and what to watch for next as this technology evolves fast. Join us again for our 10-minute daily news roundups every...

The news to know for Friday, May 23, 2025! We're talking about the next step for President Trump's so-called "big, beautiful bill." Also, the Supreme Court's ruling about religious charter schools, and everything you need to know about Memorial Day — from the weather and travel trends to the events meant to honor fallen heroes. Plus, the findings from RFK Junior's report on childhood illnesses, ho...

The news to know for Thursday, May 22, 2025! We're talking about a shooting in Washington D.C. that's now being called an act of antisemitic terrorism. Also, another tense Oval Office confrontation between President Trump and his South African counterpart, and the Trump administration officially accepting a controversial mega-jet from Qatar, despite ongoing security and ethics questions. Plus, whe...

The news to know for Wednesday, May 21, 2025! We'll tell you what's included in a big budget bill, how President Trump is working to sell it, and why even some Republicans are holding out support. Also, we'll explain President Trump's plan to build a multi-billion dollar "golden dome." Plus, what to know about the government's new COVID vaccine policy, what vegetable is behind an outbreak making A...

The news to know for Tuesday, May 20, 2025! We're talking about the Supreme Court's latest order that could pave the way for hundreds of thousands more deportations. Also, conversations with some of the most influential people in the world -  what came out of President Trump's call with Russian President Putin, and Vice President Vance's meeting with the new pope. Plus, why the U. S. government ma...

The news to know for Monday, May 19, 2025! What to know about former President Biden's new cancer diagnosis, and what President Trump has to say about it. Also, we'll tell you about the destruction from severe storms across the South and Midwest, as the risk continues today. Plus, the motive behind a bombing at a fertility clinic, a major development in the fight against Alzheimer's, and the winne...

The rate of autism diagnoses has been rising for years. Recently, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reignited a national conversation by promising to find a cause by September. Today, ParentData founder Emily Oster discusses what the research actually tells us about the rise of autism diagnoses. You'll also hear a powerful personal perspective from an autism advocate about what autism re...

The news to know for Friday, May 16, 2025! We're talking about a military buildup on the U. S./ Mexico border, and another air traffic control outage -   this time out West. Also, we'll tell you about a major step forward in personalized medicine that could one day be used to treat millions of people. Plus, the biggest retailer yet to raise prices because of tariffs, a historic discovery made at H...

The news to know for Thursday, May 15, 2025! We're talking about a key case in front of the U. S. Supreme Court, as President Trump tries to limit judges who rule against him. Also, a couple of tense hearings on Capitol Hill, with top cabinet officials defending their work on immigration and healthcare. Plus, millions of Americans could face more severe weather, another dangerous trend has gone vi...

The news to know for Wednesday, May 14, 2025! We're talking about President Trump's high- stakes Middle East trip, and the deals he's made so far. Also, we have updates in three high- profile court cases involving Sean Diddy Combs , Kim Kardashian , and the Menendez brothers . Plus, Major League Baseball's historic decision to un- ban some players, what more parents in tech are encouraging their c...

The news to know for Tuesday, May 13, 2025! We're talking about a temporary truce between the U. S. and China, but why the trade war isn't over just yet. Also, an emotional reunion as an American hostage was released ahead of President Trump's visit to the Middle East, and from heat to fire to floods, we'll detail the extreme weather risks many Americans are dealing with this week. Plus, a warning...

The news to know for Monday, May 12, 2025! We'll tell you about a possible trade deal with China, while the U. S. helps negotiate the end to several different conflicts. Also, a group of white South Africans is being flown to the U. S., and we'll tell you why the U. S. granted them refugee status over others. Plus, where outages led to travel troubles over the weekend, why the jockey who won the K...

History has been made at the Vatican – a closed-door conclave of cardinals chose the first American pope. Today, we're taking you inside the secretive process of choosing the Catholic Church's leader with insights from a theology expert. Plus, we're discussing the meaning behind this moment and what to expect as Pope Leo XIV takes on one of the most powerful roles in religion and world affairs. Jo...

The news to know for Friday, May 9, 2025! We're talking about the first American- born pope in history, and his first message to the world since taking the helm of the Catholic Church, Also, we have details from President Trump's first deal with a major trading partner, Plus, we'll tell you what former President Biden had to say during his first live TV interview post- presidency, how one of the m...

The news to know for Thursday, May 8, 2025! We're talking about how the Federal Reserve is reacting to an ongoing trade war, as a new deal is expected to be announced today, Also, new protests at Columbia University that put students in a face- off with security, and why President Trump designated today as Victory Day in the U. S., Plus, what we know about Trump's controversial new pick for Surgeo...

The news to know for Wednesday, May 7, 2025! We're talking about another conflict escalating — this time between two nuclear- armed countries. Also, what the U. S. Supreme Court decided about a ban on transgender troops, and what to know about the process to pick a new pope that begins today. Plus, a new caveat to today's Real ID deadline at American airports, why Energy Star labels could soon dis...

The news to know for Tuesday, May 6, 2025! We're talking about a plan to cut top generals from the U. S. military, and whether cash will be enough to get undocumented migrants to self- deport. Also, we'll tell you which American companies are warning their customers about price hikes to offset new tariffs. Plus, what's causing delays at a major airline hub in the U. S., why the NFL is working with...