Podcast Episodes

Guns are the leading killer of U.S. children

Guns killed a record number of U.S. children in 2021. The Washington Post reports on a sobering new analysis of CDC data. 

Taylor Twellman, lead anno…

2 years, 10 months ago

Sneak Peek: What losing family taught Anderson Cooper about grief and gratitude

Anderson Cooper is now the only living member of the family he grew up with. When he was 10 years old, his father died of a heart attack. His brother…

2 years, 10 months ago

How Trump’s no-show defined the first GOP primary debate

Eight Republican candidates for president gathered in Milwaukee for the first 2024 debate. The Washington Post has key takeaways from the event, whil…

2 years, 10 months ago

Why Trump is center stage at a debate he’s skipping

With Trump planning to skip the first Republican presidential debate tonight in Milwaukee, his rivals are hoping to seize the spotlight. The Washingt…

2 years, 10 months ago

Why it’s so hard to find a primary-care doctor these days

This episode includes an audio segment that contains discussion of sexual violence.

On today’s show: 

Saudi border guards regularly kill African men,…

2 years, 10 months ago

Tropical Storm Hilary batters Southern California

Tropical Storm Hilary has caused flooding, downed trees, and power outages in California. The Los Angeles Times has the story.

By turning out in grou…

2 years, 10 months ago

Deadly wildfires have Hawaiian Electric under scrutiny

Utility company Hawaiian Electric knew about wildfire risks for years but made little progress in making its equipment safer. The Wall Street Journal…

2 years, 10 months ago

Sneak Peek: Why people lose themselves in parenthood — and how to reclaim your sense of self

You’ve prepped the nursery, read all the books, and are eagerly waiting to meet the new member of your family. But are you also ready to meet the new…

2 years, 10 months ago

Hawaii residents fear developer land grab following fires

Lahaina already suffered from a dire housing crisis before the fires. Now Maui residents are worried they may lose the city, the Washington Post repo…

2 years, 10 months ago

How the Georgia indictment could be Trump’s biggest threat

The Miami Herald speaks with legal experts who believe Trump’s latest set of criminal charges could present the greatest legal threat to his freedom.…

2 years, 10 months ago