Episodes

  • Shock and Awe

    Shock and Awe
    Feb 21 2025
    The Trump Administration continues to reshape the presidency and the nation, but when it comes to inflation, the VP says it will take time to get prices under control. New poll numbers say many voters are not interested in waiting. Meanwhile, Elon Musk touts big cuts to jobs and budgets, but is DOGE really saving billions? CNN digs into the receipts. And it's the end of an era, as Senator Mitch McConnell confirms he will not run for reelection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • Doubling Down

    Doubling Down
    Feb 20 2025
    President Trump continues to repeat Russian talking points, falsely labeling the Ukrainian president a "dictator." Plus, Hamas is handing over the remains of four Israeli hostages, including its two youngest victims of the October 7 attacks. And New York's governor vows not to back down after Trump kills congestion pricing in New York City and proclaims, "Long live the king." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • A Budding Buddy Bromance

    A Budding Buddy Bromance
    Feb 19 2025
    President Trump holds the first joint interview of his second term not with his vice president, but first buddy, Elon Musk. Plus, Trump blames Ukraine for the full- scale invasion of their own country. Also: Passengers recount the moment their plane flipped upside down during landing. And top New York officials weigh removing Eric Adams from his post as a judge prepares to consider a motion to dismiss his corruption charges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • 'We Were Hanging Like Bats'

    'We Were Hanging Like Bats'
    Feb 18 2025
    First, we bring you the latest on a plane that crashed and flipped upside down during landing. Then, senior US and Russian officials meet in Saudi Arabia about ending the war in Ukraine ... without Ukraine. Plus, President Trump has directed Elon Musk and the DOGE team to identify fraud at the Social Security Administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • Peace Talks Without Ukraine?

    Peace Talks Without Ukraine?
    Feb 17 2025
    The US Secretary of State lands in Saudi Arabia to begin negotiations with Russia about ending its war with Ukraine. Notably absent? Ukraine. Plus, President Trump appeals to the Supreme Court to let him fire a top government watchdog. And another human case of bird flu pops up as a vaccine receives conditional approval. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Calling it Quits

    Calling it Quits
    Feb 14 2025
    A top prosecutor and DOJ officials step down over orders to drop the federal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. President Trump believes Vladimir Putin when he says he wants peace. Thousands of federal workers, many of them with families, are shown the door as the White House widens its blitz to slash the federal government. Trump doubles, triples, quadruples down on tariffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • More Government Workers Get Pink Slips

    More Government Workers Get Pink Slips
    Feb 13 2025
    Terminations are now underway at the Department of Education and the Small Business Administration. Presidents Trump and Putin discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Hamas now says it will release hostages as planned this weekend. Senators start voting on the nation's health and human services secretary in about an hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • 'The Luckiest Man on Earth'

    'The Luckiest Man on Earth'
    Feb 12 2025
    We begin this morning with the end of a personal nightmare. An American teacher back on American soil after spending more than three years in a Russian prison echoes Lou Gehrig in expressing his gratitude. Plus, Elon Musk faces questions from inside the White House defending the administration's sweeping overhaul of the federal government. Also: President Trump is standing firm on his plan to take over Gaza and relocate two million Palestinians who call it home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 mins