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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates every weekday morning, midday and evening. Plus, 5 Good Things and One Thing on the weekends.
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Episodes
  • ‘The Blockade is Genius’, Midterm Madness, Afghan Women’s Soccer Win and more

    ‘The Blockade is Genius’, Midterm Madness, Afghan Women’s Soccer Win and more
    Apr 30 2026
    The US blockade of Iranian ports continues as President Donald Trump weighs other options to pressure Iran into a deal. New Commerce Department data shows inflation is heating up. Governors in Maine and Louisiana are making moves that are shaking up the midterms. Concerns are growing over the status of the group responsible for overseeing election security. Plus, FIFA has made a historic decision involving the Afghan women’s soccer team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • Cost of the Iran War, Comey in Court, LIV Golf in Trouble and more

    Cost of the Iran War, Comey in Court, LIV Golf in Trouble and more
    Apr 30 2026
    One source tells CNN that the cost of the Iran War could be between $40-50 billon. Former FBI Director Comey appeared in court over an alleged threat against the President. The Supreme Court deals a blow to the Voting Rights Act. According to the Wall Street Journal, Saudi Arabia is expected to pull funding from LIV Golf. Plus, a singing barista brings joy to Starbucks customers in California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    8 mins
  • Powell’s Last Stand, SCOTUS on Migrants, King Charles in NY and more

    Powell’s Last Stand, SCOTUS on Migrants, King Charles in NY and more
    Apr 29 2026
    Jerome Powell announced the latest decision on interest rates at his final news conference as head of the Federal Reserve. The White House is laying groundwork to force Iran back to the negotiating table. We’ll tell you where the Supreme Court case on temporary deportation protections stands. We have an update on House lawmakers’ efforts to get former Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify in their Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Plus, what King Charles and Queen Camilla did on the third day of their US trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    7 mins
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