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Is Georgia Going Blue? Sep 29, 2026

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The energy behind Sen. Jon Ossoff has Democrats feeling good about holding on to his Senate seat in Georgia. But does that enthusiasm extend to other key races in the state? We examine what is driving the shift to the left in certain parts of this traditionally red state.

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Guest: John King, CNN Anchor and Chief National Correspondent

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Editorial Support: Allie Malloy, Ish Estrada, Riane Lumer

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AI Executives at the White House Sep 29, 2026

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AI executives at the White House. Prosecutor reopens investigation intno Cornell University gang rape allegations. GOP's big spending on Texas Senate race, Closing arguments in Caleb Flynn murder trial after defense called no witnesses. How a Wyoming town went viral for curb paint.

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SpaceX Launches Unprecedented Starship Flight Sep 28, 2026

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Mediators are working to revive US-Iran talks despite diplomatic sticking points. An explosive civil lawsuit has forced a fresh look into a gang-rape case at Cornell University. Questions swirl after British police released five men accused of plotting a terror attack at a UK airbase. Experts weigh in on Nvidia’s new tool to keep AI agents in check. Plus, SpaceX's historic Starship flight delivered mixed results.

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‘#HangEmHigh’: A Texas GOP Candidate’s Extreme Posts Sep 28, 2026

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The Republican nominee for a powerful statewide office Texas went viral recently for a racist social media post about University of Texas students. But a KFILE investigation is revealing many more extreme online posts in his past where he appeared to call for public executions. We examine what he said and why violent posts are not automatic dealbreakers for some political candidates this cycle.

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Guest: Andrew Kaczynski, KFILE Senior Editor

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

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5 Arrested on Suspicion of Terror Near UK Air Base Sep 28, 2026

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5 arrested on suspicion of terror near UK air base. White House releases third taxpayer-funded ad. 12 teens injured in shootout near skate park. Nor'easter cleanup and flight backlog. Taylor Swift sets VMA record.

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He Used to Oversee Executions. He Still Sees The Dead. Sep 27, 2026

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Florida is among the states carrying out the most executions in the US, even as death penalty use and public support declines nationwide. CNN spoke with a former prison warden who oversaw multiple executions about how he is still haunted by his past work in the state and why he believes the practice should be put to an end.

For more: He executed death row prisoners. Then they came back to haunt him

Note: This episode contains graphic descriptions.

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Guest: Rob Picheta, CNN Enterprise Writer

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

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This City’s Airport is Looking for a New Voice Sep 26, 2026

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Meet the artist blending Punjabi storytelling with country twang. A neuropsychologist reveals why the music of our formative years can have such staying power. A wicked good accent could land a Massachusetts resident a pretty big gig. The championship giving a new generation of girls something to dream about. Plus, a scientist and a comedian walk into a bar… okay, not exactly, but we’ll tell you why they both believe in the power of laughter.

Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco

Producer: Eryn Mathewson

Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin

Editorial support: Harmeet Kaur, Don Riddell, Isaac Tellechea

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SCOTUS Allows Controversial Voter Check Sep 25, 2026

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The Supreme Court revived a citizenship data tool for voter audits. Millions are on alert as a powerful nor’easter unleashes its full fury this weekend. Sources say intel from Chinese groups are helping Iran target US sites. Ukraine’s president says President Donald Trump greenlit a key demand to fend off Russian attacks. Plus, the financial mood in America hasn’t been this grim in decades.

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The ‘Biggest DOJ Election Observer Effort in History’ Sep 25, 2026

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The Justice Department is planning to dispatch a widening network of poll monitors on Election Day in what it calls the “biggest DOJ election observer effort ‘in history”. Meanwhile, new records reviewed by CNN suggest that several DOJ monitors deployed during this year’s primaries previously helped challenge Trump’s 2020 election loss. We examine how state election officials are responding amid plans by the RNC to scrutinize voting machines.

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Guest: Gabe Cohen, CNN Correspondent

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

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40 Million People Could Feel Impact of Nor'easter Sep 25, 2026

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Nor’easter to slam East Coast with flooding, 50 mph winds. Trump hosting Xi for tea, trip to National Archives amid press access fight. NVIDIA CEO talks to CNN about warnings of AI doom. Democratic Alaska Senate Candidate Mary Peltola responds to allegations of abusive behavior toward staff. And grab your tissues, a Minnesota man is auctioning off nearly 400 vintage vehicles in his family's collection.

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