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A strike on another suspected drug trafficking boat in the Pacific is again escalating tensions between US and Venezuela. Five people are dead after a plane crash off the coast of Texas. The FDA has approved a pill version of Wegovy. President Donald... more
President Donald Trump unveiled a new class of Navy battleships. We have the latest blow to the US offshore wind industry. New storms are prompting evacuations in parts of California. We’ll tell you why Barry Manilow rescheduled his upcoming concert ... more
The US is pursuing an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. The Justice Department’s release of the Epstein files is causing widespread criticism. We explain why the pulling of an episode of “60 minutes” has caused internal turmoil at CBS. Police in... more
President Donald Trump’s second term has been norm-busting and extraordinarily consequential, but cracks are starting to form in Trump’s base. As 2025 comes to a close, we take stock of whether his political pull is reaching its limit and how discont... more
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UPDATE: I wrote my last review in August, and the baby ad is still playing. Now it's moved to mid roll, which I feel like I shouldn't have to clarify on behalf of everyone else, but what we really meant was to get rid of the ad altogether. Please. Whatever fees you have to pay to break the contract, just pay it. I still don't know what it's for and if I ever do find out what it's for I will boycott that product.
I don't know why you would choose to run ads for the first thing is babies, crying... more
Thank you so much for the “Good Things” episodes. They brighten my day and I love to share them with friends. This is a time when hope is needed, and you are admirably stepping up to the task of providing it.
I'm done. The crying baby ad is insufferable. If this is a contract thing, the least you could do is acknowledge our feeeback. Insane.
I’m stunned that someone even approved this ad. I’ve stopped listening and I’m certainly never going to use LegalZoom after what can only be described as one of the most annoying ads I’ve ever encountered.
I like the 6AM, 12PM, 6PM schedule because anything more than that is repetitive. But they need to rotate out their commercials, the crying baby is over done’
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Content focuses on delivering concise updates about prominent news stories with a strong emphasis on current events. Key topics include political developments, legal issues, social justice initiatives, and international affairs. The format is designed for listeners seeking quick, informative briefings, occurring multiple times a day to keep audiences updated on evolving news narratives. Unique aspects include the integration of uplifting stories alongside grave news, presenting a balanced view of the day's happenings.
Noteworthy segments cover heartwarming human interest stories, significant court rulings, and impactful political news, giving listeners diverse insights into both national and global events. This podcast is particularly usef... more
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