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  Senator Tweaks Trump, Name-Calling Ensues  18.08.2026 47m

  Jon Ossoff slams the president, and Trump predictably fires right back. Did the Georgia senator cross the line or just hit a nerve? ... Primary voters head to the polls today in Florida. Can a scandal-plagued congressman ride a Trump endorsement to victory? ... Pete Hegseth talks politics in the all-important primary state of Iowa. Could he be thinking of running for the White House in 2028?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Blanche Refuses To Pledge Independence from Trump  17.08.2026 48m

  Asked yesterday if he could promise to be independent from the White House, new US Attorney General Todd Blanche said, "No." Was it naive to think he would? ... Democrats finalize their 2028 calendar, scheduling racially diverse states first. How does that help the party find its strongest candidate? ... Looking for a deal for Gaza, Trump son-in-law says he's got Hamas on board. But what about Israel?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Special Bonus - Introducing: Civilian or Spy 15.08.2026 1m

  When a Russian-born American citizen named Ilya Beloozerov is gunned down by the FBI in 2024, the authorities refuse to say why they’d killed him. CNN’s Isabelle Chapman embarks on a sprawling investigation that takes her from the Mississippi parking lot where he died to Washington, D.C. to unravel the mystery: Why did Ilya abruptly leave his family and his job and head for the border with laptops and cash? Why is there still no official explanation of his death? And maybe most importantly: Was Ilya a spy?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Will Mangione Cop a Plea?  14.08.2026 47m

  Will the man accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson plead guilty in court today? And what kind of deal would bring justice in the court of public opinion? ... Gen Z voters want younger candidates, but will it deliver real generational change in the midterms? ... JD Vance says Republicans should blame themselves if socialists win in November. Is the Vice President a little socialist curious? ... And the University of Michigan skips letter grades in the name of mental health. Is this basically a participation trophy?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Key Trump Defender Stepping Down  13.08.2026 48m

  White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, one of Donald Trump's most loyal soldiers, announces she'll step down at the end of the month ... ICE plans to give agents electric shock gloves ... Backlash against AI surveillance cameras.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Progressive Wave Recedes in Wisconsin  12.08.2026 47m

  CNN projects moderate David Crowley will defeat Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong in the gubernatorial primary. Hong was hoping to ride the progressive wave we've seen in other parts of the country. Was it the "cancel Thanksgiving" socialist thing? Was it all too far left for the Midwest? We discuss in this morning's group chat.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Trump's Secret Plane Switch Revealed  11.08.2026 48m

  President Trump's security team reportedly smuggled him onto a secret plane to dodge would-be assassins last month. How are we just learning about this now? ... The president says nothing bad can happen related to his order to cut recommended vaccine schedules for kids. But what do doctors say? ... The "cancel Thanksgiving" candidate could score a huge win for progressives today in Wisconsin. But where would that leave moderate Democratic party voters in that state?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Less Talk, More Weapons  10.08.2026 48m

  Recent comments from President Trump beg the question: Is the US even looking for an off-ramp to the war with Iran? ... Will red scare tactics help Republicans win the midterms, or could a GOP civil war over cheap food cost them big come November? ... Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur was gunned down, the only suspect heads to trial today.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Trump Takes Another Swing at Birthright Citizenship  07.08.2026 47m

  Despite SCOTUS thwarting his efforts to abolish birthright citizenship, President Trump isn't giving up his fight, pivoting to an executive order targeting "alien enemies" and proclaiming "the practice of birth tourism is banned." Will this hold up legally?  Also on today's show: Dr. Fauci is held in contempt, and a criminal prosecution could be next ... The race to contain the wildfires in Washington state is about to get harder ... AI bots are now designing viruses. What could possibly go wrong?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  El-Sayed Win 'Good News' for GOP?   06.08.2026 48m

  President Trump says progressive Democrat Abdul el-Sayed's primary win in Michigan is "good news for Republicans." Is he right? ... A passenger plane got a little too close to the Marine One helicopter while the president was on board. How close is too close? ... Yet another tech giant admits that its AI model went rogue. How many times does this have to happen before something is done about it?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Michigan Senate Race Down to the Wire  05.08.2026 49m

  As we hit the air today, the Democratic Senate primary race in Michigan is still too close to call. Will progressive Abdul el-Sayed prevail? Or can moderate Dems stop the socialist surge? ... The US military's stockpile of a key defense system is "dangerously low" ... An immigrant held at an ICE detention facility in New Jersey has died. Now his family is demanding answers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  A Big Test for the Big-Tent Party  04.08.2026 48m

  Will voters in Michigan follow other states and go with the far-left candidate, or will the establishment win out? ... An embattled congressman is refusing to step aside. Could this put a red state at risk come November? ... Furious over the DOJ's decision to drop the reflecting pool case, could President Trump make Jeanine Pirro his scapegoat?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Blanche Rescinds Trump's 'Slush Fund'  03.08.2026 48m

  Todd Blanche, President Trump's pick for attorney general, walks back that anti- weaponization fund. But will it be enough to get the Republicans who are against him to approve his nomination? ... Have the president's repeated threats against Iran lost their impact? ... Dangerous wildfires spread in Washington state.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Trump's AG Pick Blocked  31.07.2026 48m

  Two outgoing GOP senators block Donald Trump's nomination of Todd Blanche to attorney general, but the president has a plan to get around it. Will it work? ... The risk of a widening war in the Middle East seems more like a reality. Is the conflict in Iran expanding faster than the White House can stop it? ... Anthropic admits its AI engine hacked competitors, following OpenAI's similar revelation. Should this be a warning for the industry?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Poll: Dems Lead GOP in Midterms  30.07.2026 48m

  New CNN polling shows Democrats now leading Republicans in the midterms. So what's behind the surge? ... The brief pause in the Iran war appears to be over as the resumes strikes and the war now expands to Egypt ... A Senate hearing on Covid quickly turns confrontational. Why were the attacks on Dr. Fauci so personal?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Iran Launches 'Surprise' Attack  29.07.2026 48m

  Could what the US is calling a "surprise" missile attack by Iran reignite a full-scale war? ... A brand new CNN poll shows nearly three out of four American say President Trump is not paying attention to the country's most important problems ... Dr. Anthony Fauci returns to Capitol Hill today after the release of his secret diary.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Trump to Meet Netanyahu, Zelensky Today  28.07.2026 47m

  The war in Iran putting a strain on one of the world's closest alliances. So will today's meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu reveal? The president is also set to meet with Ukrainian President Zelensky today. Could the White House be changing its approach to the war in Ukraine?  Also on today's show: Europe's wildfire crisis worsens ... Will a new photo and doctor's note from Senator McConnell's office quell concerns about his health?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Seattle Shooting, European Wildfires, Iran Costs  27.07.2026 47m

  A family event turns tragic after a shooting leaves three people dead at a food festival in Seattle ... More than 300,000 people are forced to evacuate as wildfires scorch across Europe ... As the Pentagon revises the number of injured in the Iran war, are Americans getting the full picture of this war?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  More Trump Tariff Talk 24.07.2026 48m

  Today we begin with President Trump's new method to impose tariffs. Will it hold up? If so, does it mean you are going to pay more ... The White House says the Saudi nuclear deal is off unless the kingdom recognizes Israel. Could that kill this agreement before it even starts? ... Laura Loomer is now a believer after going to Ukraine to meet Zelensky. Can she now change minds inside MAGA on Russia and the war? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Trump Claims Americans Aren't Against Iran War  23.07.2026 48m

  President Trump says Americans are not against the war with Iran, but polls tell a different story. Is the GOP prepared to own this war heading into the midterms? ... Could the new nuclear deal between the US and Saudi Arabia lead to a dangerous arms race in the Middle East? ... An independent autopsy raises more questions about the death of Nolan Wells. When can his family get the answers they seek?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices