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Episodes
- Trump Calls Iran Strikes a ‘Trifle,’ and the Latest on the Hantavirus Outbreak
This episode of The Headlines covers international news regarding Iran and Israel, a report on U.S. health preparedness, and economic concerns related to the national debt. Additionally, the episode features a discussion on a Pulitzer-winn…
- Surging Gas Prices Shake Americans, and How Ted Turner Unleashed 24-Hour News
This episode of The Headlines discusses the impact of rising gas prices on low-income households, international developments regarding the war, and the legacy of Ted Turner, the creator of CNN. It also covers reporting on increased settler…
- President Trump’s Sudden U-Turn, and a $1 Billion Ballroom Proposal
The Headlines discusses news including reports on the war in Iran, Republican campaign updates, a billion-dollar immigration bill proposal, Congress and AI job losses, the World Cup experience, and the state of the Gates to Hell.
- Ships Under Fire in Strait of Hormuz, and Kennedy’s Pushback on Antidepressants
This episode discusses instability in the Strait of Hormuz, the political implications of potential conflict with Iran, and upcoming elections. It also covers Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign against antidepressants, a suspected hantavirus…
- Court Ruling Upends Abortion Access in the U.S., and Trump’s New Plan for the Strait of Hormuz
This episode of The Headlines covers Supreme Court developments regarding abortion pill access, Donald Trump's plans for the Strait of Hormuz, the impact of Spirit Airlines’ business trajectory, and the operation of an A.I.-run store in Sa…
- The 60-Day Deadline for the War in Iran, and an End to the D.H.S. Shutdown
This episode of The Headlines discusses a 60-day deadline regarding Iran, the end of the Homeland Security shutdown, and other news stories including events in Caracas, Amsterdam, and a list of American songwriters. The episode also featur…
- What the Voting Rights Act Decision Means, and Hegseth’s Heated Testimony
This episode of The Headlines discusses a Supreme Court decision on the Voting Rights Act, Pete Hegseth’s testimony, rising oil prices, A.I. tools providing instructions for bioweapons, and the death of centenarian Lester Wright.
- Musk vs. Altman, and a Pivotal Immigration Case at the Supreme Court
This episode of The Headlines covers the Supreme Court's review of deportation protections, the FCC's investigation into ABC's licenses, a new indictment against James Comey, the OpenAI legal battle, and the recruitment of combat athletes…
- King Charles Visits Trump as U.S.-U.K. Tensions Flare, and Airlines Ask White House for Help
This episode of The Headlines discusses King Charles' address to Congress, investigations into an assassination attempt, budget airlines' requests for government aid, and the potential for Canadian citizenship based on ancestry.
- Inside the Chaos at the Correspondents’ Dinner, and How the U.S. Mint Is Buying Drug Cartel Gold
This episode covers incidents at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, U.S. relations with Iran, an investigation into the U.S. Mint's gold sourcing, and a new men's world record at the London Marathon.
- Trump’s Approval Drops to New Low, and Condom Prices Rise Because of the War
This episode of The Headlines covers Meta's workforce reduction, an extension of the cease-fire in Israel and Lebanon, and Trump’s current approval rating. Other topics include condom price increases due to the conflict with Iran, a legal…
- Who Is Running Iran, and How Doctors Cashed In on a Consumer Protection Law
This episode of The Headlines explores Iranian leadership, potential pressures on Donald Trump regarding the Iran war, and medical billing practices involving a consumer protection law. It also covers a decline in youth suicides following…
- Special Episode: Your Questions About the Iran War, Answered
In this episode of The Headlines, listeners' questions regarding the conflict in Iran are addressed, including inquiries about costs and the location of Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The episode features insights from New York Times repo…
- Democrats Win Big in Election Map Fight, and Influencers Push Nicotine as a Health Hack
This episode of The Headlines covers political topics including midterm election maps, dark money in Virginia, D.H.S. funding, and potential plans for Afghan evacuees. It also explores wellness trends regarding nicotine and new research on…
- Labor Secretary Resigns Amid Scandals, and F.B.I. Director Sues Over Drinking Claims
This episode of The Headlines covers the resignation of the Labor Secretary, the FBI Director's lawsuit against The Atlantic, Iran's stance on peace talks, and the search for Apple's next CEO. It further discusses the congressional map dis…
- U.S. Attacks and Seizes Cargo Ship Near Iran, and a First Step Toward Tariff Refunds
This episode covers reports on a U.S. cargo ship seizure near Iran, the Trump administration's tariff refund process, and a profile of a diplomat involved in cultural relations with Europe. Additional segments include new loan caps for gra…
- What to Know About the Israel-Lebanon Cease-Fire, and R.F.K. Jr.’s Shifting Tone on Vaccines
This episode of The Headlines covers the Israel-Lebanon cease-fire, recent political developments regarding proposed appointments and comments on national security, and the latest on U.S. measles cases. The episode concludes with a Friday…
- Trump’s Scattershot Week, and a Stock Market Record
This episode of The Headlines discusses recent reports on Donald Trump's behavior and leadership, the state of the economy amidst conflict, the Live Nation antitrust trial, developments in professional golf, and Allbirds' shift toward arti…
- The Republicans Who Disapprove of the War, and a Wave of College Closures
This episode of The Headlines explores public opinion on the war, developments in the Middle East, political news, and the closure of Hampshire College. Additionally, the episode examines the potential impact of the World Cup on tourism in…
- Two Resignations in Congress, and the Pope’s Back-and-Forth With Trump
This episode covers resignations in Congress, U.S. negotiations regarding Iran, and Pope Leo's trip to Africa. It also discusses tax dilemmas for undocumented immigrants and trends in the bagel industry.
- U.S. Prepares to Blockade Strait of Hormuz, and a MAGA Hero Is Defeated in Europe
This episode of The Headlines covers topics including a Strait of Hormuz blockade, an election defeat for Viktor Orban, Eric Swalwell suspending his campaign, and sports-based rehabilitation at San Quentin. It also discusses an event atten…
- The Mass Purge of Immigration Judges, and Melania Trump’s Surprise Epstein Remarks
This episode of The Headlines covers the Trump administration's immigration judge purges, foreign policy updates regarding Iran and Lebanon, and Melania Trump's statement on Jeffrey Epstein. The broadcast also discusses the impact of the h…
- A ‘Messy’ Cease-Fire, and a 15-Year Sentence for the ‘Ketamine Queen’
This episode of The Headlines discusses the conflict in Lebanon and Iran, the sentencing of a ketamine dealer linked to Matthew Perry, the Gilgo Beach killings, and Greece's proposal to ban social media for children. It also covers a White…
- Trump Backs Down on Iran, and an A.I. ‘Reckoning’
This episode covers news regarding a cease-fire in Iran, an analysis of U.S.-Iran relations, rising airline fees, Anthropic's new cybersecurity-focused AI model, and the growth of the pistachio industry in California.
- Trump Threatens ‘Complete Demolition’ by Midnight, and Dark Money Flows Into Midterms
This episode of The Headlines covers reports on Donald Trump's statements regarding Iran, J.D. Vance's visit to Hungary, and the use of secretive nonprofits for political donations. It also discusses the accuracy of Google's AI Overviews a…
- Inside the Race to Save a U.S. Airman in Iran, and Artemis II Heads Behind the Moon
This episode discusses the effort to locate a downed U.S. airman in Iran, ongoing geopolitical tensions, discussions on deportation policy, NASA's Artemis II mission, Russian internet restrictions, and the end of Pepsi's sponsorship for a…
- How Pam Bondi Got Fired, and a Flood of Deadly New Drugs
This episode of The Headlines covers the departure of Pam Bondi, military leadership changes, government funding debates, budget challenges, the rise of online drug trades, and Hershey’s chocolate sourcing policies. It also includes the we…
- Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Is Not America’s Problem, and How Musk May Get Richer
This episode covers Donald Trump's comments on the Strait of Hormuz, Supreme Court arguments regarding birthright citizenship, and a deal to end the Homeland Security shutdown. Additionally, the show discusses the NASA Artemis II mission,…
- Trump to Address the Nation About War Plans, and TMZ Goes After Congress
This episode of The Headlines covers topics including U.S. policy in Iran, international conflict in the Middle East, legal rulings on conversion therapy, political developments regarding mail voting and the White House, and TMZ’s reportin…
- Deaths in ICE Custody Are Growing, and Trump Defends Ballroom Plans
This episode covers developments in Iran, the death of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, rising deaths in ICE custody, and the design of Donald Trump's ballroom. It also reports on a three-minute art heist involving paintings by Renoir, Cézanne,…
- War Pushes Gas Prices Near $4 a Gallon, and Anti-Trump Protesters Rally Nationwide
This episode of The Headlines covers rising gas prices, political protests, and a surge in Catholic conversions. It also discusses Iran, Russian oil, T.S.A. pay, and border policies.
- A Breakthrough for T.S.A. Funding, and How the War in Iran Will Hit Grocery Prices
This episode of The Headlines covers new T.S.A. funding developments, the potential impact of the war in Iran on grocery prices, and other news stories including tech companies moving away from the power grid and changes to U.S. currency.…
- A Landmark Verdict on the Danger of Social Media, and Trump’s Call to Punish ‘Rogue Judges’
This episode covers a landmark social media negligence case, ongoing tensions involving Iran, U.S. immigration data, and recent political developments. Additionally, the program notes the death of OnlyFans owner Leon Radvinsky and new ICE…
- An Increase in U.S. Troops to the Middle East, and a String of Attacks on Jewish Sites
This episode covers U.S. troops heading to the Middle East, a U.S. proposal to end the regional war, and attacks on Jewish sites in Europe. Other topics include a Florida special election, Meta's child safety fine, and the shutdown of Open…
- A New Phase of the War in Iran, and the Latest on the LaGuardia Plane Crash
This episode of The Headlines covers developments in the war in Iran, the latest on the LaGuardia plane crash, and the health benefits of tango therapy for Parkinson’s patients. The show also reviews political news, including government fu…
- A Deadly Collision at LaGuardia Airport, and Trump Postpones Strait of Hormuz Deadline
This episode of The Headlines covers a fatal collision at LaGuardia Airport, reports on power outages in Tehran following Israeli strikes, the delivery of American guns to Mexican cartels, and the public pursuit of meteorite fragments in O…
- Silicon Valley’s Big Bets on War Pay Off, and the Trump Family Business Looks to Transylvania
This episode of The Headlines covers topics including Silicon Valley's investments in defense, the Trump family's business activities in Transylvania, and the cancellation of a novel due to allegations of artificial intelligence use. It al…
- The Abuse Allegations Against a Civil Rights Icon, and a 48% Rise in Oil Prices
This episode covers allegations against Cesar Chavez, energy crises in Iran, U.S. intelligence reports, a Homeland Security nominee's views, the introduction of generic Ozempic, and declining property values in California.
- Israel’s ‘Decapitation’ Strategy, and the Trump Official Who Resigned Over the War
This episode of The Headlines explores Israel's strategy regarding Iranian leaders, the resignation of a U.S. counterterrorism official, and the impact of the potential government shutdown on airports. It also examines drug pricing promise…
- U.S. Allies Reject Trump’s Demands for Warships, and Bovino to Retire From Border Patrol
This episode of The Headlines covers U.S. allies' responses to Trump, the retirement of Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino, a court ruling on Kennedy’s vaccine policies, and the passing of author Margareta Magnusson. It also discusses p…
- Trump Asks for Help With Strait of Hormuz, and Israeli Forces Kill Family in West Bank
This episode of The Headlines covers current events including developments regarding the Strait of Hormuz, an incident in the West Bank, investigation into a Homeland Security pick's finances, a story about a scam, and highlights from the…
- Trump Removes Sanctions on Russian Oil, and Chatbots Want Your Health Records
This episode of The Headlines covers the removal of sanctions on Russian oil, economic impacts of oil shocks, and conflict updates in Lebanon. Additional segments include reporting on a Michigan synagogue attack, an Army officer's death, l…
- The $11 Billion Cost for One Week of War, and a New ‘Millionaires’ Tax’
This episode of The Headlines covers the financial cost of conflict in Iran, rising oil prices, the expansion of Charlie Kirk’s group into high schools, a new tax in a state, Botox offerings at a Planned Parenthood clinic, and leadership c…
- Iranians Feel the War Is ‘Closing In,’ and Bondi Is Said to Move Because of Threats
This episode of The Headlines explores Iran's response to war, the experiences of Iranians, threats against Pamela Bondi, the impact of credit history on home insurance, and the debate surrounding screen time in schools.
- Trump Zigzags on When War Will End, and Investigators Search Epstein’s Ranch in New Mexico
This episode of The Headlines covers reports on the Pakistani Navy, Donald Trump's political strategy, a deadly ISIS-inspired attack in New York, the search of Jeffrey Epstein's New Mexico ranch, and a proposed space mirror project.
- Iran’s Next Supreme Leader, and the New Lucrative Pardon Industry for Rich Offenders
This episode covers reports on Iran's leadership, changes in D.H.S. immigration tactics, the lobbying industry for pardons, airport security delays, and shifting consumer spending habits regarding restaurant "slop bowls."
- Kristi Noem’s Firing, and the Boom of American Billionaires
This episode of The Headlines covers international conflict in Lebanon, the replacement of Kristi Noem, analysis of the growth of American billionaires, the history of the Winter Paralympics, and a Friday news quiz.
- Hegseth Says War Will Go On ‘Until We Decide,’ and a Tariff Refund Update
This episode of The Headlines discusses the expansion of the conflict with Iran, public opposition to military action, and the cost of drone warfare. The program also covers news regarding Ecuador, a subpoena for Pam Bondi, tariff refund l…
- Trump’s ‘Worst Case’ Scenario in Iran, and the Most Expensive Primary in U.S. History
This episode of The Headlines covers Trump's potential strategies regarding Iran, the most expensive primary election in US history, and the ongoing discussion about daylight saving time.
- Iran’s Escalating Retaliation, and Takeaways From the Clintons’ Epstein Testimony
This episode discusses the U.S. sending more forces to the Middle East as the conflict with Iran widens. It also covers takeaways from the Clintons' depositions related to Epstein, address by Noem to Congress, cuts in VA roles, and banks a…