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Monday through Friday get up to speed on the biggest headlines of the day with 5 Things. On Saturdays, get a break for your ears with good news from 5 Good Things. And at noon and Sundays, we take you beyond the headlines to help make sense of what everyone is talking about in politics and beyond with One Thing.

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The Grandpa Every NICU Baby Deserves

16 min

A grandfather who once feared the neonatal intensive care unit now calls it the place he belongs. Determined to challenge expectations of motherhood, ultrarunner Stephanie Case accomplished what no woman has before in Antarctica. A 15-year-old in Louisiana became the first child in the state to receive a groundbreaking gene therapy for sickle cell disease. A husband and wife in Birmingham, Alabama opened a grocery store in their neighborhood where residents had gone decades without one. Plus, more than 70 years after setting a transatlantic speed record, the SS United States made history again.   Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson, Ifeoma Dike  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Zach Goldbaum  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FAA Issues Nationwide Ground Stop for All Flights

7 min

The FAA says all flights in the United States are grounded until further notice. Rescue efforts are underway after a tanker crashed into a river cruiser with more than 130 people onboard. The Supreme Court will decide if President Donald Trump can bar most asylum claims at the southern border. Trump is sending mixed messages on his approach to the Iran war. Major red flags surface after a deadly building collapse in Brooklyn. And, why prosecutors say the driver behind the wheel of pickup truck that killed two people won’t be charged. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bessent Kicks Off a Nvidia Blame Game

7 min

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent points the finger at Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over inaction towards the chip company run by the woman suspected of being a Chinese spy who reportedly had an affair with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Vice President JD Vance is reportedly reconsidering a 2028 presidential run. The global Microsoft outage appears to be resolving. Donald Trump Jr. is splitting with the popular prediction market Kalshi. And SpaceX is planning an audacious test of its rocket technology today – we’ll tell you how it could impact the entire industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Grandpa Every NICU Baby Deserves

16 min

A grandfather who once feared the neonatal intensive care unit now calls it the place he belongs. Determined to challenge expectations of motherhood, ultrarunner Stephanie Case accomplished what no woman has before in Antarctica. A 15-year-old in Louisiana became the first child in the state to receive a groundbreaking gene therapy for sickle cell disease. A husband and wife in Birmingham, Alabama opened a grocery store in their neighborhood where residents had gone decades without one. Plus, more than 70 years after setting a transatlantic speed record, the SS United States made history again.   Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson, Ifeoma Dike  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Zach Goldbaum  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FAA Issues Nationwide Ground Stop for All Flights

7 min

The FAA says all flights in the United States are grounded until further notice. Rescue efforts are underway after a tanker crashed into a river cruiser with more than 130 people onboard. The Supreme Court will decide if President Donald Trump can bar most asylum claims at the southern border. Trump is sending mixed messages on his approach to the Iran war. Major red flags surface after a deadly building collapse in Brooklyn. And, why prosecutors say the driver behind the wheel of pickup truck that killed two people won’t be charged. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bessent Kicks Off a Nvidia Blame Game

7 min

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent points the finger at Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over inaction towards the chip company run by the woman suspected of being a Chinese spy who reportedly had an affair with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Vice President JD Vance is reportedly reconsidering a 2028 presidential run. The global Microsoft outage appears to be resolving. Donald Trump Jr. is splitting with the popular prediction market Kalshi. And SpaceX is planning an audacious test of its rocket technology today – we’ll tell you how it could impact the entire industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Microsoft Outage Wreaks Havoc, Likely to Cost Billions

9 min

Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen is challenging Sen. Chuck Schumer to be the next Majority Leader. Three House committees are giving the former Nvidia CEO a Friday night deadline to agree to testify or face subpoenas. Microsoft outage wreaks havoc in offices and schools, inspires memes and likely to cost billions. Defense Secretary Hegseth awards soldier who reprimanded him at The Tomb of the Unknown Solider. The viral drunk raccoon is back in the news, raising big money for an animal shelter with "Trashed Panda" merch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Leaders Demand Briefings on Nvidia Scandal

7 min

Republican investigators are renewing their push for an embattled AI leader to testify. Fresh off a failed impeachment bid, an outgoing GOP congressman tees up a vote on the Epstein files. A key mediator in Russia-Ukraine peace talks weighs in after a meeting with President Vladimir Putin. Deadly Israeli strikes hit one of the last functioning hospitals in Gaza. Plus, the problem with Google’s new smart glasses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jensen Huang is Out. What Now?

8 min

One of the most influential figures in the AI race has resigned – where does NVIDIA go from here? At least one person was killed and four others were injured during a shooting in a residential Washington, DC neighborhood. More bodies are pulled from the rubble of a building collapse in New York City. We have more on the new prostate cancer screenings from the American Cancer Society. And a cold snap is coming for millions of Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pregnant Woman Among Survivors Pulled From Building Collapse

8 min

Sources say NVIDIA's board is weighing the future of founder Jensen Huang after reports of another extramarital affair. Massive rescue and recovery effort after 3-story building collapsed in Brooklyn. For the first time in 145 years, Mississippi will have a black senator after Scott Colom win. American Cancer Society issues new guidelines on when men should get prostate cancer screenings. And an Ohio zoo had to set the record straight after an AI-generated picture had people worried their lions had escaped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Winner Finally Called in Mississippi Senate Race

7 min

A building in Brooklyn collapses, leaving people trapped under rubble. CNN projects Democrat Scott Colom will defeat incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in deep-red Mississippi. Video shows a soldier reprimanding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and a group of his advisers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Russia has announced the sudden death of its ambassador to the US. A driver is facing murder and DUI charges for a fatal crash in North Hollywood. Plus, investigators explain how they discovered a missing baby buried alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

White House to Dems: We ‘Will Not Be Extorted’

7 min

The Trump administration is warning Congressional Democrats about potential oversight investigations. Hundreds of schools in Italy are forced to evacuate after receiving bomb threats. Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin as they work to end the war in Ukraine. CNN asked Americans about possible 2028 presidential candidates. And a historic ocean liner is going to sink today – we'll tell you why marine biologists and scuba divers alike are excited. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meghan Markle's Estranged Father Jailed for Cutting Ankle Monitor

8 min

House Republicans fend off push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Source says Trump was briefed in May on alleged NVIDIA CEO spy plot. Meghan Markle's estranged father is back in jail after officials say he cut off his ankle monitor. The Kennedy family is joining the legal fight to stop construction of President Trump’s planned 250-foot triumphal arch. And more than 100 veterans across the country each get a free car. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New House GOP Leader Elected

7 min

Republican leadership in the House is working furiously behind the scenes to kill an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Meanwhile, House Republicans picked their new minority leader to push back against Democrats. Inflation ran hotter than expected as Americans grapple with the cost of living. Russia-Ukraine peace talks restart in Abu Daubi after nine months. Plus, a historic ruling in the Caribbean marks a major milestone for LGBTQ+ rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hegseth’s Impeachment Pushback

7 min

With an impeachment vote looming, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth addresses reporters. Some Republicans are trying to postpone congressional leadership elections in the wake of sweeping midterm losses. A key deadline arrives as votes continue to be counted in Mississippi’s Senate race – when will we know the result? Anthropic prepares an IPO with an eye-watering valuation. And Paul McCartney is now a billionaire Beatle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State Temporarily Suspends Fraternity After Viral Video

8 min

President Trump stands by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as GOP Rep. Massie introduces 8 articles of impeachment. Conservative firebrand Lauren Boebert loses her re-election bid. Ohio State has temporarily suspended Sigma Alpha Epsilon after a disturbing video of two people on fire. HBO Max and Paramount+ to offer combined streaming service next year. And an iconic luxury liner is about to become the world’s largest artificial reef. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Articles of Impeachment Introduced Against Hegseth

7 min

House lawmakers are expected to vote this week on a GOP congressman’s effort to remove Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. President Donald Trump questions the outcome of the midterm elections after initially accepting the results. The Supreme Court clears the way for border wall construction in Texas. The FDA is requiring weight loss drug makers to add a vision loss warning. Plus, a judge has set a trial date for Charlie Kirk’s accused killer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lame-Duck Congress Prepares Vote to Impeach Hegseth

8 min

Congress is back in session for the first time since the midterms with an impeachment vote against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth looming. President Donald Trump says he wants to work with Democrats on immigration – what could that look like? Gas prices are creeping down towards four dollars a gallon for the first time in months. Russell Brand has been sentenced to a decade in prison after being convicted of rape. And as the world’s biggest climate conference kicks off this week, a new report shows the climate and weather extremes endured by the planet are “off the charts.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NVIDIA CEO Admits Affair As Company Launches Internal Probe

8 min

Stephen Miller's first day as White House Chief of Staff. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admits affair as company launches investigation into whether he was the target of a foreign spy. Trump says "highly unlikely" he'll renew attacks on Iran. Mississippi voters describe frustration with provisional ballots as Senate race still too close to call. And neighbors help a 4-year-old with a heart condition get a Halloween do-over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Where Does MAGA Go from Here?

24 min

The GOP is doing some serious soul-searching after a midterm wipeout which saw the Democrats retake the House and Senate. With some fingers pointing at President Donald Trump and an impeachment vote against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth looming, what should become of the MAGA movement? We take a temperature check from campus to Congress.  ---  Guests: Drake Riddle, Univ. of Iowa College Republicans & Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL)  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Wellness Darties': Gen Z is Reinventing the Frat Party

18 min

Forget the midterms — the votes are in for the new voice of Boston’s Logan Airport. Find out why college students across the country are partying with self-care in mind. As birdwatching booms among Gen Z, research suggests it could be an investment in your brain health. After a lifetime of medical challenges, Olivia DeKold found relief through an unusual intestinal procedure and a reason to believe in her future again. Plus, meet the New York City teen taking a unique approach to choosing a career.  Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Daria Casalini, Julia Vargas Jones  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump Replaces WH Chief of Staff

7 min

President Donald Trump announces a seismic shakeup after GOP midterm losses. There’s good news on the economy, but it comes with a major asterisk. Trump's new security proposal for Ukraine has Europe puzzled. Feds arrest the estranged father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. Plus, Tesla plans to park the Cybertruck for good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What Democrats Plan to Do with Their Power in Congress

14 min

Once Democrats take control in the House and Senate in January, what will they do with it? We examine why House leadership battles could become contentious and why an impeachment vote against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth could happen even before new members are sworn in.  ---  Guest: Sarah Ferris, CNN Senior Reporter  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Judge Blocks Construction of Trump's Arch

8 min

Hegseth defiant in face of impeachment. Mississippi GOP raises prospect of legal action in senate vote count. Judge blocks construction of Trump's arch. Newsom commutes all CA death sentences. And scientists find oldest evidence of cannabis use for mind-altering effects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dems Ride Blue Wave to Historic Heights

7 min

Democrats are projected to win their largest House majority since 2008, as some Republicans turn against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Bomb threats disrupt more flights in Europe. France sees its largest day of protests in months. British actor and comedian Russell Brand is found guilty of rape and sexual assault. Plus, another legend retires from international soccer after the 2026 World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deep in the Heart of an Upset: How Texas Turned Blue

14 min

The stunning Senate and gubernatorial victories for Democrats in deep-red Texas were among the highlights of a historic Election Night for the party. But is it a flash in the pan, or part of a broader sea change? We explore where the MAGA erosion is most prominent in the state and look at why Elon Musk’s millions barely made a dent.  ---  Guest: Jeff Zeleny, CNN Chief National Affairs Correspondent  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Security Guard Stops Gunman At Office Complex

8 min

Dems look to deliver on affordability. GOP looks for new leadership as Vance blames the Iran war for election losses. Security guard stops gunman who drove into office complex. Melania Trump hosting Ukraine and Russia at the White House. And the world's best restaurant is...  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump Reacts to Massive GOP Election Defeat

6 min

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance share what they thought attributed to Republican midterm losses. House Speaker Mike Johnson says he’s stepping aside from a GOP leadership position in the next Congress. Wall Street votes "yes" on the midterm results. The nation’s largest drugstore retailer is breaking up its health care empire. And, how a woman’s first marathon came to a tragic end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What We Can Learn from Democrat's 'Blue-Nami'

14 min

Democrats retook both the House and Senate after romping through multiple deep-red states in a historic midterm election. Is this a product of President Donald Trump’s historic unpopularity, or a more fundamental reshaping of our politics? We take stock of the map and how Democrats could approach being in the majority for the final two years of Trump’s term.  ---  Guest: David Chalian, CNN Washington Bureau Chief/Political Director  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Key Takeaways From Historic Midterms

10 min

Hear from Dems who flipped senate seats. Historic firsts in governor's races. Trump points the blame elsewhere after stunning rebuke from voters. And how voters weighed in on ballot measures for recreational marijuana and billionaire taxes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

High-Stakes Fight for Congress Begins

6 min

Ballot issues are being reported in some areas with pivotal elections. President Donald Trump says he’s ending billions in US aid to Israel. A nine-day manhunt for a convicted murderer who escaped prison is over. Bomb threats disrupt travel across Europe. Plus, why “mogging” is officially having a moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Split Ticket Voters: The Mood in Michigan

11 min

Election Day voting is underway across the country, with control of the House and Senate on the line. We check in on a polling place in Michigan, where some voters are splitting their ticket amid Democratic drama in the key Senate race. ---  Guest: Sunlen Serfaty, CNN Correspondent  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Nicky Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Election Day In America!

9 min

Balance of power on the line as polls open. Supreme Court rejects Trump administration effort to force CA to set aside 20,000 ballots. Storm moves east after deadly flooding in Southwest. Plane crash victims identified. English adventurer returns home after 28 years and 31,000 miles around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Private Jet Nosedives into Road in Florida

7 min

President Donald Trump wrapped up his midterm campaign with closing remarks at the Reflecting Pool. Some House Republicans are privately pushing to boot Rep. Haley Stevens after her controversial endorsement switch. Rain could impact voter turnout in key races. Federal investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fiery crash in Florida that left behind a massive crater. And, a judge in the Lindsay Clancy triple-murder trial has proposed a timeline for a potential retrial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Do You Plan Against Election Threats from...the Federal Government?

15 min

Election officials across the country have been preparing for every possible disruption ahead of Election Day – including meddling from the Trump administration. With just hours to go before polls open, we examine the mood amongst officials and how they are training their workers to interact with federal poll monitors. ---  Guest: Gabe Cohen, CNN Correspondent  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Maddie Marshall, Marshall Cohen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Haley Stevens Tries To Explain Her Rogers Endorsement in CNN Interview

10 min

Democrat Haley Stevens speaks to CNN about decision to endorse Republican Mike Rogers in MI Senate race. Trump to deliver final midterm speech at Reflecting Pool. Deadly plane crash in Florida. Ukrainian families reunite thanks to temporary truce brokered by Melania Trump. Paramedic reunites with preemie she saved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is MAHA Due For a Makeover?

20 min

Health issues like vaccines and pesticides have emerged as pressing midterm issues in some key battleground states, scrambling traditional political lines. But it comes as the broader 'Make America Healthy Again’ movement is dealing with fractures that could imperil the momentum that helped propel President Donald Trump back to the White House in 2024. We explore politicians from both sides of the aisle are trying to win over disaffected MAHA voters across the country.  ---  Guest: Sarah Owermohle, CNN Reporter  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bet You Didn’t Know This About Halloween

19 min

A social experiment involving hundreds of phone calls is challenging assumptions about how divided the US is. He’s explored all seven continents by wheelchair, overcoming the odds and hoping to inspire millions to do the same. Hear just how successful a first-of-its-kind cancer vaccine was. How running became a lifeline for a New York City marathoner experiencing homelessness. Plus, some of Halloween’s most beloved traditions have surprisingly strange origins.   Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Allison Lau, Rob Picheta, Sandee LaMotte, Meg Tirrell, Faye Chiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alaska’s Senate Showdown Intensifies

7 min

President Donald Trump has revived two previously canceled campaign rallies ahead of next week’s midterm elections. The battle over the validity of Alaska’s unusual Senate race is heating up again. For the second time, a federal appeals court has blocked the Justice Department’s attempt to halt ballot counting in California. An ICE officer has been charged with aggravated assault after a chaotic arrest in Houston. Plus, the only person known to have survived an attempted execution by lethal injection is speaking out for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a Midterms Road Trip Taught Us about Rust Belt Voters

16 min

Every election season we hear a lot about the battlegrounds of Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan. But what makes these places special? And how are voters there feeling about the midterms? One CNN team has put in many, many hours this week seeing as much as they can – and livestreaming it for everyone. ---  Guest: Omar Jimenez, CNN Correspondent  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Samantha Guff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Largest Heist in History Targets World's Largest Crypto Exchange

8 min

Justice Department investigating Texas mystery mailers. Trump cancels 2 rallies in battleground states. Largest heist in history targets world's largest crypto exchange. Doordash buys Instacart. And an epic Halloween light fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Star Trek’ & ‘X-Men’ Legend Patrick Stewart Dies

7 min

A look at the last economic snapshot before the midterms. A new CNN poll shows Democrats within striking distance in four key Senate races. A beloved actor best known for leading two of sci-fi's most iconic franchises has passed away. A Cornell University student challenges Letitia James amid a sexual abuse investigation. Plus, the manhunt for a Tennessee killer stretches across states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Election Conspiracies Spreading Among MAGA Faithful

13 min

When President Donald Trump promised to accept the midterm election results this week, he added an important caveat: “if they are honest elections.” While there is no evidence anything dishonest is going on, critics say it’s just the latest example of Trump sowing doubt in an election that could be bad for Republicans. We explore what conspiracy theories are taking hold in Trump’s base and separate fact from fiction around Trump’s claim that the polls are “rigged.”  ---  Guest: Donie O'Sullivan, CNN Senior Correspondent  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AK Governor Launches Probe into Peltola Campaign

9 min

Alaska governor launches probe into Peltola senate campaign. New CNN polls in key races. Police in Spain clash with protestors angry over deadly train crash. New study raises alarm about CTE in former NFL players. And, it's a party in Milwaukee as Brewers win first World Series in franchise history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady

7 min

The Federal Reserve takes a pause on interest rates after last month’s hike. A deadly high-speed train collision in Spain has killed scores of people and injured dozens. Israel’s election results head toward a political deadlock. An embattled politician is in the US after fleeing his country. Plus, a labor activist and civil rights icon dies at 96.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One Early Midterms Takeaway: Americans Really Love Betting on Elections

13 min

Prediction markets have surpassed $1.4 billion in trading volume on the midterms, according to a CNN analysis. What’s driving the big spending? And are fears of insider trading materializing? We dig into Americans’ growing interest in betting on (literally) anything and what it means for our election system.  Note: CNN has a partnership with Kalshi and uses its data to cover major events. But CNN editorial employees aren’t allowed to trade on prediction markets.  ---  Guest: Marshall Cohen, CNN Senior Reporter  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump: "I Would Approve" of Brazil's Bolsonaro Coming To U.S.

9 min

Source: Trump approved U.S. visa for Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro who lost election and defied travel ban. Midterm ad spending surpasses all previous election cycles. Netanyahu to lose seats as Israel's election results are still being tallied. El Niño wreaks havoc in CA. And quilters come to the rescue for a high school band who needed 110 uniforms in 2 days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jay-Z Picks Himself for Super Bowl Stage

8 min

President Donald Trump looks to bolster Republicans facing tougher-than-expects contests in the Lone Star State. The FBI searched a mansion tied to former Rep. Eric Swalwell. Alex Pretti’s family says feds are still stonewalling efforts for justice. Defeated candidate Flávio Bolsonaro defies a travel ban amid an active police search. Plus, Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of The Most Expensive House Races is Also a Referendum on Israel

15 min

As Israeli voters head to the polls today, the Democratic litmus test over support for Israel is top of mind for voters in the most expensive US House race in the country. Rep. Jared Moskowitz speaks to CNN about why he is not changing his pro-Israel stance despite a nationwide wave of progressive blowback.  ---  Guest: Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN Senior Reporter  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manhunt for Convicted Murder Who Escaped TN Prison

8 min

Trump back in TX with one week until election day. Comey calls DOJ effort to prosecute him a third time an "appalling abuse" of power. Israel holds first elections since October 7 attacks. Convicted murderer escapes Tennessee prison. And a Colorado man pans for gold to make his girlfriend's engagement ring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthropic’s IPO Could Become One of History’s Largest

7 min

Tensions rise in the Middle East over potential new US strikes on Iran after next week’s midterms. Anthropic’s highly anticipated Wall Street debut comes with growing concerns around AI safety. A teenager will be charged as an adult after a mass shooting in Florida over the weekend. The daughter of former FBI Director James Comey wins a major legal battle against the Justice Department. Plus, Hollywood mourns the loss of two legends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should Dems Dare to Dream in Mississippi?

13 min

A top Republican super PAC is making late ad buys in a state that would have been unthinkable not long ago: Mississippi. While party officials may not think they will actually lose the Senate race in the GOP stronghold, it speaks to the rapid rise of Democratic nominee Scott Colom. We look at what a growing “blacklash” against GOP voting moves looks like.  ---  Guest: Fredreka Schouten, CNN National Political Writer  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump, Obama Go On Attack With Days Until The Midterms

8 min

Trump, Obama go on attack with days until the midterms. Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado returns from exile to hero's welcome. California ballot fight. Tallahassee Police asking for tips after mass shooting near FAMU stadium. And a retired NYPD firefighter surprises a teacher who wrote him a thank you note as a 4th grader after 9/11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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