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Israel’s ‘day of struggle’, Epstein’s ‘birthday book’, record drug seizure & more Aug 26, 2025

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Israel’s security cabinet is set to meet amid nationwide protests. Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th “birthday book” is among the documents the House Oversight committee are subpoenaing. Thousands more documents are set to be released related to the Uvalde school shooting three years ago. Firefighters are winning the battle against two wildfires in the West of the country. Plus, the US Coast Guard's historic drug bust.

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Trump’s National Guard order, Fed governor firing, Trump on Kim Jong-Un & more Aug 26, 2025

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Illinois’ Governor is telling President Donald Trump to stay away, as the president expands his so-called crackdown on crime. News organizations have condemned a Gaza hospital attack by Israel that killed five journalists. Trump says he’s firing a Federal Reserve governor, but can he? Meanwhile, Trump’s meeting with South Korea’s president was overshadowed by North Korea. Plus, a wall of dust has descended on parts of Nevada and Arizona.

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s fate, FEMA’s ‘Katrina Declaration’, Lil Nas X charged & more Aug 25, 2025

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We’ll tell you if the wrongly deported Maryland man will remain in the US. FEMA’s current and former employees are making moves against the Trump administration. A rare human case of a flesh-eating parasite has been identified in the US. Another pig organ was transplanted into a human body. Plus, a singer is facing charges after a confrontation with police.

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'Specialized' National Guard units, ‘double-tap’ attack in Gaza, Apple gets sued & more Aug 25, 2025

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We begin with Trump’s mission to beautify Washington, DC. A new executive order will punish flag desecration. Israeli faces backlash after another deadly attack in Gaza. A memoir written by one of Jeffrey Epstein’s accusers will soon be released. And xAI sues Apple and Open AI.

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Cashless bail ban, US-South Korea meeting, DNC’s money problems & more Aug 25, 2025

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President Donald Trump signed a controversial executive order as part of his crackdown on crime. Kilmar Abrego Garcia turned himself in to ICE custody, but his legal fight against deportation continues. Trump is expected to meet South Korea’s new president today. The DNC faces major financial troubles. Plus, why your online shopping could be impacted.

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Gaza hospital hit, Abrego Garcia in custody, sneaky inflation & more Aug 25, 2025

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Dozens of people, including journalists, are reported to have been killed after Israel struck a hospital in Gaza today. Illinois leaders have angrily responded to President Donald Trump’s plans to deploy the National Guard in Chicago. Kilmar Abrego Garcia has turned himself into ICE custody. A journalist secretly held by Russia for years is now free. Plus, how “sneakflation” is hitting consumers’ pockets.

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Armed troops in DC, raging wildfires, US Open chaos & more Aug 25, 2025

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National Guard troops have started carrying weapons in Washington DC, as President Donald Trump plans to expand his so-called crime crackdown. Despite a ceasefire on the table, Israel’s military appears to be pushing ahead with its planned attack on Gaza City. We’ll have the latest on the growing wildfires in California and Oregon. The Trump administration might try and send Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Africa. Plus, we'll tell you what sparked outrage at the US Open.

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One Thing: Might at the Museum: Trump Targets the Smithsonian Aug 24, 2025

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Critics say President Donald Trump’s attacks on the Smithsonian museum system amount to an attempt to whitewash American history. A historian tells us why the administration's claims about ‘overemphasizing’ slavery do a disservice to all Americans.

Guest: Leah Wright Rigueur, political historian & associate professor, Johns Hopkins University

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Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Senior Producer: Faiz Jamil

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Support: Piper Hudspeth Blackburn

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5 Good Things: The Cyclist With a New Heart & Medal for Team USA Aug 23, 2025

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These athletes from all over the world have something in common: an organ transplant and a new shot at greatness. After nearly eight decades and a daughter’s determined search, two siblings reconnect. A 4-year-old called 911 to chat and the police showed up with some sweet surprises. This couple from Wisconsin set a world record at the annual wife-carrying contest. Plus, this town in Sweden put their church on wheels.

Host/Producer: Krista Bo
Producer: Eryn Mathewson
Showrunner: Faiz Jamil
Special Thanks: Muhammad Darwish, Max Burnell, Bryce Urbany, Boglarka Kosztolanyi and Jamie Barton

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Bus crash latest, Maxwell interview released, fall-like weather & more Aug 22, 2025

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We start with new developments on a deadly bus crash in New York. The Justice Department has released transcripts of its prison interview with Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice. We have Trump’s latest comments on peace talks between Russia and Ukraine’s presidents. We’ll tell you who’s affected by a pause on work visas. Plus, a brief break from the summer heat!

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