Episodes

  • What The Battle Over Warner Bros. Means for You

    What The Battle Over Warner Bros. Means for You
    Dec 10 2025
    Netflix has a deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery’s (CNN’s parent company) Hollywood assets. Paramount thinks they have a better offer for the entire business and is hoping to have President Donald Trump in its corner as it launches a hostile takeover bid. But what does this corporate clash mean for your streaming bill? Or your local movie theater? We hear from an antitrust lawyer who believes that no matter who wins, the average consumer is set to lose. For more: Battle of the Davids: The future of Hollywood is playing out before our eyes --- Guest: Alvaro Bedoya, former FTC commissioner Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: David Goodman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Understanding Trump's Seismic Assault on Legal Immigration

    Understanding Trump's Seismic Assault on Legal Immigration
    Dec 7 2025
    Green card holders. Refugees. Asylum seekers. Even naturalized citizens. Fear and confusion are gripping immigrants of all stripes across the country as President Donald Trump expands his restrictions on legal immigration in the wake of the National Guard shooting in Washington, DC. Is this about public safety, or something else? And could Trump’s xenophobic “garbage” comments about Somalis encourage more hateful rhetoric? We hear why the recent moves could jam up a system that’s already plenty clogged. For more: How Trump is intensifying his crackdown on every form of immigration to the US --- Guests: Elissa J. Taub, immigration lawyer & Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Correspondent Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Rob Kuznia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Did US Forces Commit a War Crime in the Caribbean?

    Did US Forces Commit a War Crime in the Caribbean?
    Dec 3 2025
    Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are calling for investigations into reports that the Trump administration carried out second strike killing survivors on a suspected drug boat off the coast of Venezuela that had already been attacked. While the administration continues to insist it is operating legally, experts are raising concerns about what will happen if it starts ground operations amid a pressure campaign against Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro. We hear how average Venezuelans are reacting, and then David talks to a former military lawyer who says the campaign against alleged drug boats is degrading the long-term effectiveness of the military. For more: Trump is threatening to attack a country with more oil than Iraq --- Guests: Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Contributor & Michael Schmitt, Professor of International Law at the University of Reading Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Caroline Paterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • How Trump is Using the World Cup to Further His Goals

    How Trump is Using the World Cup to Further His Goals
    Nov 30 2025
    The eyes of the international soccer world will be on North America next summer when the FIFA World Cup comes to the US, Mexico and Canada. President Donald Trump has been intimately involved with the planning – going so far as to threaten to move games from cities that don’t cooperate with his policies. Ahead of the tournament draw, we examine what’s behind Trump’s fascination with the tournament and whether international fans will want to come amid stories of detention and deportation. For more: Trump muses about what it would take to strip US World Cup host cities of games just months before the tournament kicks off --- Guest: Don Riddell, CNN World Sport Anchor and Correspondent Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Kyle Feldscher, Jennifer Bernstein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • Can Americans Afford This Holiday Season?

    Can Americans Afford This Holiday Season?
    Nov 26 2025
    If the thought of holiday shopping stresses you out, you’re not alone. Some of America’s top retailers also aren’t sure how to navigate economic pressures like tariffs that are taking a bite out of consumer confidence. We hear how Macy’s, Old Navy, and Walmart are adjusting ahead of Black Friday, Cyber Monday and beyond - and whether President Donald Trump has an answer to Americans’ affordability concerns. For more: One of America's last department stores is betting on in-store shopping this holiday --- Guests: Tori Lightcap & Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Business & Politics Correspondent Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Kate Trafecante, Allison Cho, Jeremy Moorehead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Bubbles, Bailouts, and Trump: What AI Stock Fears Mean for You

    Bubbles, Bailouts, and Trump: What AI Stock Fears Mean for You
    Nov 23 2025
    As fears of an artificial intelligence bubble mount, one company is being scrutinized above all the rest: Nvidia. As the AI chipmaker's valuation continues to soar, some experts are wondering whether the whole industry is built on a shaky foundation. We hear why its CEO has become cozy with President Donald Trump – and what it all could mean for you. For more: The world’s biggest company just told everyone to chill out⁠ --- Guest: Phil Mattingly, CNN Chief Domestic Correspondent and Anchor Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • How Seriously Should We Take Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Change of Heart?

    How Seriously Should We Take Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Change of Heart?
    Nov 19 2025
    Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is breaking with President Donald Trump and apologizing for “taking part in toxic politics,” after years of divisive comments of her own. Is this contrition, or posturing for a post-Trump future? We hear from someone who has covered Greene for years who says a GOP revolt over the Jeffrey Epstein files could signal more trouble for Trump in the months ahead. For more: The key issues that are suddenly dividing MAGA --- Guest: Tia Mitchell, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Washington Bureau Chief Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Unpacking Trump’s Second Term Pardon Spree

    Unpacking Trump’s Second Term Pardon Spree
    Nov 16 2025
    President Donald Trump has pardoned more than 1,600 people who played significant roles in matters involving him personally across his two terms, including dozens who worked to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. Presidents always flex pardon power, so what makes these so unusual? We hear from a constitutional law expert who says part of the answer lies in the man in charge of the review process. For more: Trump’s pardons aren’t just political; more importantly, they’re transactional --- Guest: Kim Wehle, former Assistant US Attorney Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    20 mins