Podcast Episodes

Three signs Russia’s war is getting bigger

Bloomberg reports on how the EU is trying to hold firm as Russia uses its energy supply to exert pressure.

The New Yorker looks at a controversial plan to make Michigan the next space state that coul…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Why Biden may be ready to cancel your student debt

The Washington Post reports on how Biden is signaling a new openness to canceling student loans.

American Trevor Reed has been released from Russia in a prisoner swap. CNN has coverage.

Families of c…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

What to know about those Trump inner-circle texts

CNN obtained thousands of messages to and from Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows between Election Day 2020 and Biden’s inauguration. Here’s what they reveal about the communications of Trump’s inner …

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Why the SCOTUS school-prayer case is a big deal

A high school coach who lost his job after praying on the field has taken his case to the Supreme Court. He spoke recently with ABC News.

Texas Monthly profiles Greg Abbott. The two-term governor has…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

The story of an environmental crisis the world fixed

On Earth Day, Vox has the story of a massive environmental crisis that the world actually solved.

CNBC reports that a bill passed by Florida Republicans to dissolve Disney’s special district could le…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

What to know about Putin’s “Satan” missile test

Putin just tested an intercontinental ballistic missile NATO has dubbed “Satan 2” — but that’s not the scariest move he’s making around nuclear arms. The Washington Post explains. The Post also looks…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Why Putin wants control of Ukraine’s Donbas region

BBC News explains why Russia is attempting to capture Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region.

The Wall Street Journal takes us inside one of Shanghai’s mass quarantine centers, where there are no showers an…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

What to know about changes to mask rules on planes

Many people are confused by the latest news about masking on planes and transit. USA Today breaks down what’s changed and what health officials recommend.

Before Jerry Sandusky, Penn State football h…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Why you may be paying a higher tax rate than the wealthiest Americans

A Russian Orthodox bishop is justifying Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with religious dogma. The Washington Post reports that this religious figure is creating a rift in the global Orthodox Church.

A…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Preview: She thought she knew her family — until she took a DNA test

When Amber van Moessner was growing up, she never questioned whether the man who raised her was her biological father. But when she was in her late 20s, she took a 23andMe genetic test and discovered…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago