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Your Next Great Listen
Nov 30, 2025 · 814

Are you searching for your next favorite podcast? With an endless queue of options, it can be hard to choose. That’s where Lauren Gonzales, co-writer of the Pod Club newsletter, can help. The Pod Club newsletter aims to…

Airbus A-320 Inspections, Afghan Asylum Seekers in Limbo, Real Video or AI Generated?
Nov 29, 2025 · 968

A JetBlue plane plunged uncontrollably last month prompting the parent company to issue an order to inspect all Airbus A-320 jets. It’s bad timing for holiday travel. Afghans waiting for asylum say they are in limbo aft…

Trump Suspends Immigration After Guard Attack, Holiday Economy, Retail Spending
Nov 28, 2025 · 781

One of the two National Guard members allegedly shot by an Afghan man in Washington, D.C. has died. In response, President Trump says he wants to permanently suspend immigration from certain countries.With the holiday s…

Targeted Attack On National Guard, Trump Case Dismissed, Russia Awaits Peace Terms
Nov 27, 2025 · 760

Two national guard members are in critical condition after being shot near the White House. President Trump says the suspect came to the U.S. from Afghanistan. He now calls for a re-examination of all Afghan nationals.T…

Ukraine Peace Negotiations, Trump's Ukraine Motivations, Holiday Travel
Nov 26, 2025 · 750

Leaked transcripts of a call between U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and an advisor of Russian President Vladimir Putin detail how President Trump’s 28-point peace proposal came about. The president dismisses the leak,…

One-on-one with Utah Governor Spencer Cox
Nov 25, 2025 · 2229

After the right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated, Utah Governor Spencer Cox called for civility. Steve Inskeep spoke to him at a meeting of the Western Governors' Association.The full video of our interview w…

Comey and James Indictments Dismissed, New Ukraine Peace Plan, Pressure On Venezuela
Nov 25, 2025 · 781

A federal judge dismissed the indictments President Trump ordered up against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. The judge found the prosecutor in the case was improperly appoint…

Updated Ukraine Peace Plan, MAGA Fractures, Fragile Gaza Ceasefire
Nov 24, 2025 · 752

The U.S. and Ukraine have updated President Trump’s 28-point peace proposal. They acted after widespread criticism of the original plan that appeared to heavily favor Russia. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Geo…

Higher Education’s AI Problem
Nov 23, 2025 · 1682

Across the country, colleges and universities are struggling to figure out how to incorporate AI into the classroom. ChatGPT debuted almost exactly three years ago. And very quickly, students began to see its potential …

Parsing the Peace Deal, MAGA Star Quits, Obesity Pills, (Bonus!) Books We Love
Nov 22, 2025 · 1203

Russia's long-standing requests are predominant in a peace deal for Ukraine brokered by American and Russian envoys. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green, R-Ga., says she will resign her Congressional seat in January. Pill versio…

CDC Links Vaccines and Autism, Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan, Mamdani Meets Trump
Nov 21, 2025 · 781

The CDC quietly rewrites its vaccine guidance online to suggest shots might cause autism, raising new questions about political influence over public health.President Trump unveils a 28-point Ukraine peace plan that lea…

Comey Prosecution Troubles, New Findings In Epstein Documents, Nvidia & A.I. Bubble
Nov 20, 2025 · 782

Former FBI director James Comey’s prosecution hits a major snag after prosecutors admit the grand jury never reviewed his full indictment, raising questions about whether the case can even proceed.Thousands of already r…

Trump Defends Saudi Prince, Epstein Bill Passes, Trump Low Approval Rating
Nov 19, 2025 · 780

President Trump defends Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a White House visit, even as the two leaders unveil sweeping military, nuclear, and investment agreements. Congress overwhelmingly passes a bill comp…

House Votes On Epstein Files, MAGA Coalition Cracks, Saudi Leader Visits White House
Nov 18, 2025 · 779

The House votes today on whether to force the release of long-awaited Epstein files, a move pushed by a bipartisan coalition despite President Trump’s earlier efforts to stop it. A widening feud between Trump and Marjor…

Trump's Epstein Reversal, US Military Pressure On Venezuela, Charlotte Border Patrol
Nov 17, 2025 · 772

President Trump suddenly reverses course on the Epstein files, urging Republicans to support a House vote on Tuesday that he was previously trying to block. In the Caribbean, a major U.S. military buildup raises new que…

What is a ceasefire?
Nov 16, 2025 · 1819

President Trump says his Gaza peace plan will end the war between Israel and Hamas and launch a new era of peace in the Middle East. But a month into the ceasefire, progress on implementing the 20-point plan appears to …

Congressional To-Do List, Trump V. BBC, Ukraine Update
Nov 15, 2025 · 901

Congress returns to further negotiations on health care subsidies and an earlier-than-expected vote on the Epstein files. President Trump is threatening to sue the BBC over an edit of his speech on January 6, 2021. Russ…

Epstein Files Fallout, Charlotte Immigration Patrols, Economic Impact Of Shutdown
Nov 14, 2025 · 791

The White House is calling the recent trove of Epstein documents a "distraction" as both Democratic and Republican lawmakers call for the full release of the Epstein files. In Charlotte, North Carolina, city leaders and…

Epstein Documents Dump, Government Reopens, Affordable Care Act Limbo
Nov 13, 2025 · 776

Newly released emails from Jeffrey Epstein’s files include messages linking President Trump to the disgraced financier, as Congress prepares to vote on a bill forcing the release of the full Epstein records. After 43 da…

House Shutdown Vote, Aviation Challenges, USS Ford Heads to the Caribbean
Nov 12, 2025 · 793

House Republicans say they have the votes to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, a vote today could send the bill to President Trump’s desk by nightfall. The FAA warns that flight disruptions will conti…

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