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The Scramble to Salvage Presidential Debates
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump accept invitations to a pair of presidential debates, one of which will be hosted by ABC News. The prime minister of Slovakia is shot in an apparent assassination attempt. And the Justice Department claims Boeing violated an agreement, clearing the way for potential prosecution for crashes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 16
27 min
The GOP’s Courtroom Convention
As Michael Cohen continues his testimony, top Republicans have begun attending Donald Trump’s trial. Humanitarian workers come under attack on their way to Gaza, and others say they can’t leave. And Google launches new artificial intelligence tools to compete with the rapid rise of ChatGPT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 15
25 min
Michael Cohen, Star Witness
Donald Trump’s former lawyer and fixer takes the stand against him. The Biden White House announces aggressive new tariffs targeting Chinese electric cars. And Canadian wildfire smoke once again starts drifting south of the border. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 14
24 min
The ‘Blame My Wife’ Defense: Menendez on Trial
Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., goes on trial for bribery charges. Despite its offensive gaining ground, the Kremlin claims Ukraine attacked a Russian apartment building. And public schools prepare for potential layoffs this summer as COVID funding runs out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 13
25 min
Oil Rigged? Trump's $1B Demand
Donald Trump tells oil executives he’ll roll back key Biden energy policies; all he’ll need is a billion dollars in campaign funds. Doctors interpret Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claim that a parasite died in his brain. And a week after “decision day,” high school graduates are still waiting for answers from colleges about financial aid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 10
27 min
Biden’s Red Line on Rafah
President Biden emphatically says he’s pausing shipments on arms that will kill civilians in Rafah. Speaker Mike Johnson puts down a last-ditch challenge from Marjorie Taylor Greene. And Microsoft and LinkedIn issue a report on how artificial intelligence is already affecting the workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 9
28 min
Stormy Daniels’ NSFW Testimony
In graphic detail, Stormy Daniels recounts an alleged encounter with Donald Trump to a jury. President Biden gives an impassioned address on antisemitism as Israel begins moving into Rafah. And TikTok sues the U.S. government over its potential forced sale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 8
26 min
Hamas’ Last-Ditch Offer
Israel receives a new ceasefire proposal from Hamas as it warns Palestinians in the eastern part of Rafah to evacuate. The U.S. Army says a soldier has been arrested in Russia. And who will be former President Trump’s running mate this time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 7
27 min
Why Gaza Peace Talks Collapsed
As each side rejects ceasefire proposals, Hamas fires into IDF forces at a key border crossing. A former Fulton County special prosecutor breaks his silence after he was forced to step down in the Georgia case against former President Trump. And the Justice Department accuses a second sitting member of Congress of illegally acting as a foreign agent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 6
27 min
Trouble Bruin: Escalation at UCLA
Pepper balls, flash bangs and arrests signal a new stance at colleges. The U.S. military grapples with a decades-long policy toward autism, even as diagnoses increase. And researchers discover an orangutan appearing to use a plant as medicine.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 3
28 min
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