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Special Edition: Winter Olympics - One Bobsledder's Journey Feb 07, 2026

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As the 2026 Winter Olympics begin, we're going behind the scenes with a former bobsledder. Lauren Gibbs is an Olympic silver medalist who tried out for the U.S. bobsled team on a whim at age 30, with no background in the sport. Just four years later, she was standing on the Olympic podium at the 2018 Games. Lauren takes us inside what the Olympics are really like — from the pressure of qualifying, to what it feels like when years of training come down to just a few turbulent minutes on the track. We also talk about risk: walking away from a stable career, weighing "what if" against the fear of failure, and why she believes it's never too late to try something completely unexpected. This episode offers rare, behind-the-scenes insight into the Winter Games and a powerful reminder about betting on yourself.

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ICE Reform Debate, Winter's Coldest Temps & Super Bowl LX - Friday, February 6, 2026 Feb 06, 2026

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The news to know for Friday, February 6, 2026!

We're talking about what could be a big change to the Alex Pretti shooting investigation, and what Democrats say are "dramatic changes" they're demanding from ICE.

Also, a new timeline in the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother, and details from the ransom notes left behind.

Plus: President Trump's discount drug website just launched, part of the country could be in for the coldest temperatures of the season, and one of the biggest weekends ever for sports fans—we're gearing up for both the Super Bowl and Winter Olympics.

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Drawdown in MN, Dems' SCOTUS Win & First Olympic Competitions - Thursday, February 5, 2026 Feb 05, 2026

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The news to know for Thursday, February 5, 2026!

We'll tell you why the federal government is pulling hundreds of agents out of Minnesota and what local leaders want to see next.

Also, the Supreme Court just weighed in on a case that could reshape the midterms—we'll explain.

And: "Today Show" anchor Savannah Guthrie is pleading with whoever may be holding her missing mother.

Plus: possible new and controversial plans for a White House statue, which celebrities have already been spotted in Super Bowl commercials, and the Winter Olympics action has already begun—even before the opening ceremony.

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ICE Funding Talks, Measles Hotspots & Best in Show - Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Feb 04, 2026

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The news to know for Wednesday, February 4, 2026!

We'll tell you how the expected changes in the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis are actually being noticed on the ground now.

And the type of negotiations happening next in D.C. when it comes to funding for ICE.

Also: measles cases are rising all over the U.S., and the popular places where crowds may have been exposed to it.

Plus—how college enrollment seems to be shifting, why X offices were raided in France, and who won the so-called "Superbowl of Dog Shows."

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Key Shutdown Vote, Trump's Unusual Call & NFL Flag Football - Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Feb 03, 2026

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The news to know for Tuesday, February 3, 2026!

We'll tell you what's changing for immigration enforcement agents in Minneapolis.

And the unusual phone call between President Trump and the FBI agents who searched the Georgia elections office.

Also: why authorities think the mother of a "Today Show" host could be in grave danger.

Plus, a deal between the U.S. and one of America's top trading partners, a merger that includes the most valuable private company on Earth, and why well over 100 million people are expected to watch a flag football game today.

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Nationwide Strike, Famous Names in Epstein Files & Grammys Make History - Monday, February 2, 2026 Feb 02, 2026

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The news to know for Monday, February 2, 2026!

We're talking about the FBI's reversal on Alex Pretti's killing, and what's next for the five-year-old boy who was detained by ICE in Minnesota.

Also, a few of the famous, powerful men mentioned in the new batch of Epstein Files.

And when a partial government shutdown is expected to come to an end.

Plus, where nearly two feet of snow fell over the weekend, why the Kennedy Center is set for a years-long closure, and who made history at last night's Grammy Awards.

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Special Edition: Flu Season & Conflicting Vaccine Recommendations Jan 31, 2026

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This week, the American Academy of Pediatrics released its updated vaccine schedule for children, and for the first time in decades, it does not fully align with the CDC's recommendations. All of this comes as the U.S. faces one of the worst flu seasons in recent years. In this Special Edition, we turn to Dr. Céline Gounder, a leading public health expert, physician, and epidemiologist, to help make sense of what's changing and what families should know. We break down what the split between the AAP and CDC actually means for parents, where this flu season stands right now, which symptoms and treatments matter most, and how to think about timing, vaccines, and risk moving forward. We hope this helps you feel more prepared and make more informed decisions for yourself and your family.

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New Direction in MN, Trump Sues IRS & Ticket Prices Pushback - Friday, January 30, 2026 Jan 30, 2026

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The news to know for Friday, January 30, 2026!

We're talking about a new direction for immigration enforcement in Minneapolis and how activists are still planning a nationwide show of resistance today.

Also — why President Trump is suing his own Treasury.

And where blizzard conditions are expected in the U.S.

Plus — a new study identified the main factor in longevity — and it's not just a healthy lifestyle, this week's Grammy Awards could make history, and a unique group has found a way to make exercise more meaningful.

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Border Agents on Leave, FBI Raids Election Office & Bill Belichick Snubbed? - Thursday, January 29, 2026 Jan 29, 2026

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The news to know for Thursday, January 29, 2026!

We'll tell you about the ongoing confrontations between activists and federal agents in Minnesota — Stephen Miller's change of tone about the Alex Pretti shooting, and a new video of Pretti officials say is now part of the investigation.

Also: what FBI agents were looking for when they raided an elections hub in Georgia yesterday.

And where America's next winter storm is expected to hit.

Plus: the latest interest rate decision from the Fed, the growing list of businesses contributing to the so-called "Trump Accounts," and the show streamed more than any other in 2025 despite not putting out any new episodes.

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Lawmakers Assaulted, TikTok Censorship? & KPop Demon Hunters Toys - Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Jan 28, 2026

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The news to know for Wednesday, January 28, 2026!

We're talking about two members of Congress who say they were violently confronted over immigration.

A government watchdog's version of the shooting of Alex Pretti that tells things differently than some top officials.

And how the immigration crackdown in the U.S. has started to stir opposition overseas.

Plus: what new data on the U.S. population shows, which Amazon experiment seems to have officially failed, and how different kinds of toys are now featuring K-Pop Demon Hunters.

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