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As the Trump administration continues to execute its mass deportation agenda in the US, a growing number of migrants are being sent to countries they’ve never been to. We follow the story of one such asylum seeker who fled persecution in Iran, only t... more
Dolly Parton never forgot where she came from, but the good she put into the world traveled far beyond home. A group of adults is proving you’re never too old for band camp. A new, personalized vaccine against melanoma has doctors saying it’s a new e... more
A federal judge was not moved by President Donald Trump’s latest effort to move his hush money case to federal court. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh outlined his biggest concern at the Fed’s annual economic symposium. A water crisis is roiling Puerto Rico. We... more
CNN has spoken with two Americans who survived the catastrophic flooding in Nepal. A federal judge temporarily pauses the Trump administration’s new mail voting restrictions – but the legal battle is far from over. Young people are pumping huge amoun... more
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I followed “5 good things” to escape mainstream news for a change. I really resent that you ended that feed and folded “Good Things” into this feed with mainstream news. I’m unfollowing this.
I used to listen to this podcast every morning, but since they have had Kate on the morning podcast, I can’t do it. It’s a news podcast so I can do without the commentary. Also, she’s constantly fumbling over her words. Also, is there a video version of this because she often talks about video content but WE CANT SEE IT!! This is a podcast! Please replace her so I can go back to listening in the morning.
CNN's One Thing episode on whether progressive s criticism of Israel has "Gone Too Far" ...is DISGRACEFUL!🤨 And the entire right-wing-corporate campaign to ignore & deny the internationally recognized FACT that ISRAEL is committing GENOCIDE. is just DISGUSTINGLY IMMORAL. 🤮
This is my favorite news app, it has been for years. Every time Kate Balduan hosts I have to fast forward. She can’t read her scripts without fumbling over her words over and over. She’s so hard to listen to.
I used to enjoy this podcast. Quick snippets of the top stories that I could receive a “briefing, so to speak.” Then changes started. Initially they reduced the number of broadcasts from five to three times per day. That was fine. I thought it would reduce repetition. Then they started using audio from a TV spot in the morning with entertainment style music and frequent “look at this!” comments that leave a listener wanting. Also, can the reporters/producers not listen to earlier broadcasts and ... more
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Five-story briefings cover a broad mix of hard news, global politics, health, technology, and policy, with recurring emphasis on international diplomacy, public health scares, cybersecurity and AI regulation, plus timely entertainment and human-interest angles. Sponsors and promotional reads appear within episodes, and guests range from CNN correspondents and medical experts to tech leaders and cultural commentators, creating a varied but consistently fast-paced briefing designed for busy listeners who want quick, credible context across topics.
A standout pattern is the integration of expert analysis with rolling news, including AI governance debates, OpenAI/Open-source model tensions, and health policy implications, alongside traditional... more
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