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One Thing: Why Erin Brockovich is Setting Her Sights on AI Data Centers May 31, 2026

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Erin Brockovich rose to fame after the release of a 2000 Hollywood movie, starring Julia Roberts, which told the story of her real-life fight to bring justice to a small town affected by a utility company’s pollution. Now, she is lending her voice to the growing opposition to AI data centers, which tech companies say are needed to fuel economic growth and national security. But who is the true villain in this story?

For more: Why Utah residents are protesting a massive AI data center project backed by Kevin O’Leary

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Guest: Elizabeth Martorana & Erin Brockovich, consumer advocate

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Photo By: Alan Freed/Reuters

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5 Good Things: The Firsts, Fastest, and Most-Evers on Everest May 30, 2026

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A sixth grader from Virginia isn’t a sore loser at this year’s Spelling Bee. Several climbers etched their names into the history books this month on the tallest mountain in the world.A 6-year-old from Gloucester, England got creative to raise money for charity in honor of his dog. A Michigan welder is set to make history at the “Olympics of skilled trades.” Plus, scientists may have finally solved the mystery of the T. Rex’s tiny arms.

Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco

Producer: Eryn Mathewson

Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin

Editorial Support: Chelsea Cook, Coy Wire, Laura Jackson, Isa Soares

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Trump on Iran Deal, Pam Bondi Hearing, Kennedy Center Update and more May 29, 2026

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A potential framework for peace is still on the table for the US and Iran, pending President Donald Trump’s sign-off. We have details on a former attorney general’s long-sought interview with House lawmakers on the Jeffrey Epstein files. We’ll tell you the latest state to pass a new congressional map favoring Republicans. There’re new developments on an ICE agent charged in connection to a shooting. Plus, one of Trump’s controversial DC remodeling projects takes a legal setback.

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CNN At Cave Rescue, ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ Paused, AI Voice Scams and more May 29, 2026

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CNN is on scene in Laos as a desperate rescue attempt is underway to free five villagers trapped in a cave. A federal judge pumps the brakes on the Trump administration's controversial ‘anti-weaponization’ fund. Clashes continue outside an ICE detention center in Newark, New Jersey, as DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin floats a plan that could disrupt air travel. And, AI voice scams are on the rise – we'll tell you what to look out for.

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Blue Origin Explosion, Spelling Bee Champ, Roller Coaster Rescue and more May 29, 2026

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Former Attorney General Pam Bondi to be interviewed on Capitol Hill about the Epstein Files. A Kenyan court suspends a plan for a U.S. Ebola quarantine site. Blue Origin’s new Glenn rocket explodes during a ground test. Eight kids were stuck 100 feet in the air for four hours when a Roller malfunctioned. Shrey Parikh wins the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

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Potential US-Iran Deal, Inflation Jumps, Trump on $250 Bill and more May 28, 2026

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We start with a tentative agreement between the US and Tehran amid a fragile ceasefire. We’ll tell you what the latest data from a key inflation gauge means for your wallet. More parts of Gaza are set to be under Israeli military control. A former CIA officer is accused of stealing from the government. Plus, the Trump administration is making money moves to celebrate the country’s anniversary.

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Shrinking Oil Reserves, Betting Loopholes, Jill Biden Revelations and more May 28, 2026

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New military action between the US and Iranian forces is reigniting questions about the fragile ceasefire between both countries. We explain why the US emergency oil stockpile have fallen significantly below pre-war levels. A likely winner has emerged from the redistricting war between Republicans and Democrats. A new generation of users has found a way to engage in online gambling — and it’s raising new ethical questions. Plus, a former first lady is opening up about the debate performance that changed her husband’s political career.

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Cave Rescue Plan, New Strikes on Iran, Afghan Woman Summits Everest and more. May 28, 2026

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The U.S. and Iran launch new strikes as President Trump threatens Oman. Rescuers devise a new plan to pull five people from a flooded cave in Laos. The Justice Department launches a criminal probe of E. Jean Carroll. 11 people are presumed dead from a chemical tank rupture and spillage into a nearby river in Washington state. Plus, the first Afghan woman reaches the summit of Mount Everest.

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Trump’s Cabinet Meeting, Matthew Perry’s Assistant Sentenced, World Cup Ticket Probe and more May 27, 2026

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We start by catching you up on key headlines from President Donald Trump's Cabinet meeting amid fluid Iran war negotiations. We have details on the final sentencing that followed “Friends” star Matthew Perry’s death. There are new developments in the recovery effort underway after a deadly implosion in Washington state. A former top Trump official has been diagnosed with cancer. Plus, fans’ outrage surrounding the FIFA World Cup is on state officials’ radar.

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End of War Draft MOU, Cave Rescue, New Colorectal Cancer Screen Guidelines and more May 27, 2026

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New details are emerging about the negotiations to end the US-Iran war. The race for an open Senate seat in Texas is heating up just hours after a GOP primary run-off. Rescuers say they’ve found five of seven people trapped in a cave in Laos. We tell you why the Minneapolis police chief, a central figure in several major shootings in the city, has resigned. Plus, the American Cancer Society is expanding its colorectal cancer screening guidelines.

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