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Scientists Say Napping May Be Bad For Your Health??? Jul 02, 2025

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#SWAMPWATCH / Can cheese turn your dreams into nightmares? - Why Eating Dairy, Especially Late In The Day, Could Trigger Intense Nightmares. Scientists Say Napping May Be Bad For Your Health. A Holocaust survivor and WWII vet meet 80 years later.

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What's Happening With What You're Watching! Jul 02, 2025

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#WHATSHAPPENING / WHATYOUWATCHINGWENESDAY / TRAILERS!

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The Bill, the Deal, and the Fallout Jul 01, 2025

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Senate Republicans are struggling to secure enough votes for Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill." Senators worked throughout the night on the bill, breaking records and engaging in intense negotiations. Ultimately, Senate Republicans narrowly passed Trump's megabill after a marathon voting session. In related news, the feud between Trump and Musk has reignited over the Republicans' megabill. Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the Idaho student murders, has accepted a plea deal. The Goncalves family is "beyond furious" about this agreement, and the father of one of the University of Idaho murder victims criticized the situation, saying, "Idaho has failed." In another case, Wess Roley, the gunman responsible for a deadly ambush on fire crews, had reportedly "idolized" firefighters.

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Fire Season, Legal Storms & a $50M Breakup Jul 01, 2025

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KFI – Michael Monks reports that the Trump administration is suing Mayor Karen Bass and the Los Angeles City Council over the city's sanctuary policy. Additionally, California is facing a challenging start to what is expected to be a difficult fire season. In other news, we explore the complications surrounding the L.A. Zoo's $50 million breakup. Stay tuned for a live press conference with Mayor Bass.

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Alligator Alcatraz & AI Love Affairs Jul 01, 2025

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#SWAMPWATCH – Trump's visit to a migrant camp known as 'Alligator Alcatraz' will evoke dark memories. Trump has stated that he will 'consider' deporting Musk as their feud reignites. Musk's criticism of Trump's spending bill has surprisingly garnered him both allies and enemies. The Senate has passed Trump's tax bill, sending it to the House for final approval. Additionally, I experienced a couples retreat with three AI chatbots and the humans who love them.

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The Price of Everything Jul 01, 2025

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#What'sHappening - Senate Republicans have passed a tax bill proposed by Trump, which includes cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. (NPR) Public health officials in Los Angeles County have issued warnings for seven Southern California beaches due to high levels of bacteria. Since 2020, Los Angeles has paid out nearly $1 billion in liability claims. (KTLA) Europe is experiencing a heatwave, with Spain and England recording their hottest June on record. Changes are coming to California’s landmark environmental law. A 13-year-old boy riding an e-motorcycle was injured after running a red light and colliding with a truck. Federal Reserve Chair Powell stated that he is not ruling out an interest rate cut this month. Starbucks is facing competition from an expanding Chinese coffee chain. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will conduct a Holiday Enforcement Period for the Fourth of July weekend. An already intoxicated driver crashed while huffing nitrous and then led police on a foot chase. A look inside the complex and sometimes petty prenuptial agreements of the superwealthy.

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Tragedy In Idaho, Shakeups In Congress, And Chaos At Disneyland Jun 30, 2025

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A violent ambush in Idaho has resulted in the deaths of two firefighters and left one more injured. The Senate has commenced a "Vote-a-rama" related to Big Beautiful Bill. Senator Thom Tillis and House GOP member Don Bacon have announced that they will not seek re-election. Additionally, a rude guest behavior is negatively impacting the experience of Disneyland rides for other visitors.

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Fires Rage Across SoCal As Nation Faces A Fiery Future Jun 30, 2025

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Fire crews are battling multiple fires across Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Following the devastating fire in Lahaina, there's an experiment focused on housing the most vulnerable populations. The entire country is beginning to resemble California in terms of wildfires. Additionally, a heroic father jumped into the sea to save his daughter who fell from the Disney Dream cruise ship.

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AI Talks, The Senate Votes, And Scientists Raise New Questions Jun 30, 2025

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#SWAMPWATCH – The Senate is moving closer to a vote on Trump's extensive domestic policy bill. Mind-reading AI technology has enabled a paralyzed man's brainwaves to be converted into instant speech. Is AI changing the way we think? Scientists are investigating the cognitive consequences of using chatbots. I developed an AI model that identifies Spain's 'hottest woman.'

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L.A. vs Trump, TikTok In Limbo, and New Laws Jun 30, 2025

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#WHAT'S HAPPENING! Los Angeles is suing Trump, and new laws will take effect tomorrow. Trump claims there is a buyer for TikTok. In the Diddy trial, he is pleading not guilty, stating, "Yes, he had a swinger lifestyle and they own the domestic violence you saw in the Cassie video, but..." There are also reports of theme park nightmares with talkback sessions. GUEST – Merlin Rothfeld discusses tariffs, the Genus Act, and the decline in the value of the U.S. dollar. Cross with Mark Thompson.

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