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Strait of Hormuz Deal Status, New CDC Director, Blogger’s Troubling Livestream and more Aug 05, 2026

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We start with mixed messages on plans for the future of a critical waterway in the Middle East. A progressive nominee traded attacks with his GOP rival after a major Senate primary in Michigan. We have an update on a program that temporarily protected Haitians from deportation. The Senate has confirmed the CDC’s first official leader in a year. Plus, why a livestream had police show up at a celebrity’s home.

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El-Sayed Wins Michigan Dem Primary, Another Rogue AI Agent, Disney on TikTok and More Aug 05, 2026

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The progressive wing of the Democratic Party continues to build momentum after Abdul Al-Sayed squeaks out a primary win in Michigan in a key race for Senate control. Another artificial intelligence agent went way off script during a cybersecurity test. The FAA is investigating an air safety incident involving President Donald Trump’s Marine One helicopter. A Republican congressman up for re-election throws in the towel after an ethics panel investigation. And Disney teams up with TikTok – we’ll explain how it could impact what you see on your ‘For You’ page.

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Arrest at Trump Club, MI Senate Primary, Salmonella Outbreak and more Aug 05, 2026

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The Michigan Senate primary is still too close to call. A man has been arrested outside the Trump golf course in California. Ohio Rep. Max Miller denies abuse allegations in a CNN interview. Chipotle pulls jalapeños from some stores amid a salmonella outbreak probe. Plus, a Florida steakhouse offers a nude dining night.

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Potential US-Iran Agreement, Rep. Max Miller Investigation, SpaceX Rocket’s Collision Course and more Aug 04, 2026

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We start with a progress report on Qatar’s latest efforts to broker an agreement between the US and Iran. The House Ethics Committee says it’s investigating a series of allegations involving Ohio Rep. Max Miller. The White House is meeting with top AI companies to discuss a new framework for reviewing advanced AI models. Los Angeles County Fire officials released a report detailing the cause of the deadly 2025 Eaton Fire. Plus, we’ll tell you why NASA isn’t worried about a SpaceX rocket that’s expected to crash into the moon.

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Blanche Moves Forward, ICE Detainee Dies, Ariana Grande Steps Back and More Aug 04, 2026

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After a back and forth over President Donald Trump’s anti-weaponization fund, Todd Blanche moves one step closer to being confirmed as attorney general. Pressure is mounting on Ohio Rep. Max Miller to abandon his reelection campaign after accusations of abuse – but he’s denying the allegations and staying in the race. A detainee dies at a controversial ICE detention center in New Jersey. Migrants are rescued from a burning vessel in the English Channel. And Ariana Grande says she’s taking a step back from public view – we'll tell you why.

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Vote on Blanche for AG, Arson Arrest, Granny "adopts" Michael B. Jordan and more Aug 04, 2026

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GOP holdouts say they’ll back Todd Blanche for Attorney General. Primaries happen in five states today. A suspect has been arrested on arson charges connected to the wildfires in Washington State. President Trump is furious at Jeanine Pirro over the reflection pool case. Plus, Michael B. Jordan's "adopted" granny.

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First Cyclosporiasis Deaths, Cuba Blackout, Reflecting Pool Fallout and more Aug 03, 2026

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We start with the latest on raging wildfires devastating communities across Washington state. Two people have died from an infectious outbreak that can lead to severe diarrhea – we’ll tell you where. Todd Blanche’s confirmation for attorney general appears to be back on track. Millions in Cuba are without power as the island struggles to bounce back from crippling US sanctions. Plus, President Donald Trump blasts Jeanine Pirro over the DOJ’s unraveled vandalism case.

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Wildfires Scorch Washington, Crowdsourcing War Ideas, Spider-Man = Box Office $$$ and More Aug 03, 2026

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A series of devastating wildfires has displaced tens of thousands in Spokane, Washington. An email asking for “creative and unconventional ways” to punish Iran is raising eyebrows in the US military. Residents in Twin Falls, Idaho are coming to grips with a deadly mass shooting over the weekend. The first Republican woman from Texas elected to Congress has died at the age of 83. And, move over Christopher Nolan – there'sa new king at the box office.

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Washington Wildfires, Iran Talks, Lunar Collision and more Aug 03, 2026

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Fast-moving wildfires destroy homes across Washington State. President Trump to resume Iran talks. Todd Blanche formally reminds Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund. A restaurant goldfish declared ‘sentient beings’ in Argentina. Plus, a SpaceX rocket expected to slam into the moon.

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One Thing: Some AI Leaders Want to Pump the Brakes. It Too Late? Aug 02, 2026

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A debate over government regulation in the AI industry is intensifying after models built by OpenAI and Anthropic were able to access the open internet during testing and hack into various public organizations and accounts. There are growing calls to slow the pace of development so that safety and security measures can catch up. But how does the Trump administration feel about that? And are top AI executives even on the same page?

For more: Anthropic said its AI models hacked into other companies’ systems during testing

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Guests: Jennifer Ji, Center for Security and Emerging Technology & Hadas Gold, CNN AI Correspondent

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Senior Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum

Photo: Nathan Howard/Reuters

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