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Special Edition: Kids & AI Companions – Friend or Faux? Aug 16, 2025

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AI is making its way into classrooms and even into kids' social lives through AI "companions." This episode explores what that means for learning, social skills, and academic integrity. We cover the risks of over-reliance, who's responsible for oversight, and how educators can help students use AI without letting it do the thinking for them.

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Trump-Putin 'Chess Game', Flight Attendant Strike & Robot Olympics - Friday, August 15, 2025 Aug 15, 2025

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The news to know for Friday, August 15, 2025!

We'll tell you about a high-stakes meeting happening today that much of the world is hoping could lead to peace in Ukraine.

Also, the two conditions Texas Democrats are demanding to end their walkout in a redistricting fight that's been pitting Blue States against Red States around the country.

Plus, a strike that could end up grounding hundreds—if not thousands—of flights, controversial guidelines for how Meta's AI interacts with kids, and why the artist who draws what he calls "terrible portraits" promises to never improve.

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ICE Facilities Scrutinized, National Debt Record & Bright Firefly Season - Thursday, August 14, 2025 Aug 14, 2025

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The news to know for Thursday, August 14, 2025!

We'll tell you how President Trump's Washington, D.C. takeover could expand even more.

And — the White House's latest legal win that means cutting billions more dollars in foreign aid.

Also: which celebrities are being honored at the Kennedy Center after President Trump weeded out the ones he considered "too woke."

Plus, another boost in American manufacturing, an especially good year for fireflies, and a utopia for horror fans that opens today.

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Inflation Holds Steady, Smithsonian Review & White House Cage Fight - Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Aug 13, 2025

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The news to know for Wednesday, August 13, 2025!

We're talking about the latest inflation report, as new questions come up about how reliable the government data really is.

Also: how highly sensitive American records may have gotten into the hands of Russian hackers.

Plus, changes are coming to the Smithsonian museums, a crash landing revealed a meteorite 20 million years older than Earth, and the White House is planning its first cage fight.

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Troops Sent to DC, Trade Truce Extended & T. Swift's New Album - Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Aug 12, 2025

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The news to know for Tuesday, August 12, 2025!

We'll tell you how President Trump is taking more control over Washington, D.C., and which other cities have been put on notice.

Also, the unusual deal that came out of the heated trade rivalry between the U.S. and China, as larger tariffs are still on hold.

Plus, we're talking about a discovery uncovered from Texas flooding, what Ford is calling the next Model-T moment, and Taylor Swift's new announcement, made with the help of her football star boyfriend.

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CDC Shooting, Defense Sec Scrutiny & Instagram Map Privacy - Monday, August 11, 2025 Aug 11, 2025

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The news to know for Monday, August 11, 2025!

We'll tell you about Israel's latest plans for a takeover in Gaza—and how the rest of the world is reacting.

Also, a deadly shooting targeted the CDC headquarters, and what workers there are now demanding.

And—the U.S. Defense Secretary is under fire for sharing a video calling for women to lose the right to vote.

Plus: the Adidas design facing backlash, Instagram's new map feature under scrutiny, and the movie dominating one of the summer's last big box office weekends.

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Special Edition: Phones in School Debate – Policies, Impact & What's Next Aug 09, 2025

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Dozens of states are cracking down on student phone use — but is banning them completely the right call? Brinleigh Murphy-Reuter of the Digital Wellness Lab at Boston Children's Hospital joins us to explain what teens really think about phone rules in schools, how strict policies can sometimes backfire, and what parents can do to help their kids build healthy digital habits. Plus — the research on phones, mental health, and how tech companies should (or shouldn't) design for kids.

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Israel's Takeover Plan, New Census? & GPT-5 Arrives - Friday, August 8, 2025 Aug 08, 2025

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The news to know for Friday, August 8, 2025!

We'll tell you about how Israel is now getting ready for a full military takeover of Gaza.

Also, how trading partners are responding to America's new tariffs.

And President Trump's new plan for the U.S. census in the middle of a redistricting fight.

Plus, the CDC's first report on ultra-processed foods, ChatGPT's new improvements, and the trend that's pitting crypto creators against WNBA players.

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Trade War Widens, mRNA Vaccine Shift & MLB Makes History - Thursday, August 7, 2025 Aug 07, 2025

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The news to know for Thursday, August 7, 2025!

We'll tell you about historic new tariffs now in effect and which specific industries the White House is targeting next.

Also, President Trump is threatening to take over a major city. We'll tell you about the incident that may inspire some big changes.

Plus, what caused United flights to be grounded for hours yesterday, why mRNA vaccine research is being scrapped, and how history is about to be made in Major League Baseball.

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Epstein Scandal Grows, Titan Sub Findings & Movie Scares Wolves - Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Aug 06, 2025

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The news to know for Wednesday, August 6, 2025!

We're talking about the latest efforts to get the Epstein files released.

And, where Confederate statues are being reinstalled.

Also: what the U.S. Coast Guard learned about the tourist submersible that imploded while trying to reach the Titanic.

Plus: a deal between two of the biggest names in entertainment and sports, how new A.I. models are becoming more advanced, and which Netflix movie the USDA is using to scare off wolves.

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