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Start your day with Audie Cornish bringing you the latest headlines and analysis.

New episodes: Daily
Typical length: 48 min
Latest: 13 Oct 2026
Language: English

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13 Oct 2026 · 49 minNew

Crunch Time for Republicans

With just three weeks until the midterm vote, Republicans are trying to shrink the map and pump out more cash. Can they save their Senate majority? ... Federal agents raid the home of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar just two days after Trump singled her out at a rally. Coincidence, or part of a pattern? ... The new White House press secretary gives her first briefing today. What could Katie Zakaria's past post tell us about her future at the podium? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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12 Oct 2026 · 48 minNew
Will Trump Fire His Son's Ex?
A source tells CNN that President Trump is now weighing whether to fire his son's ex-fiancé Kimberly Guilfoyle, the US Ambassador to Greece, after a string of reports alleging misconduct ... Is Trump's diesel deal with Putin just weeks from the midterms a ploy to win the GOP some votes? ... The president wants people to watch a firing squad execution in the name of American values. Now the Pope is pushing back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9 Oct 2026 · 48 min
Hurricane Prompts Mass Evacuations
As today's show begins we're tracking Hurricane Isaias, which has strengthened to Category 2 as it heads towards the Gulf, prompting a state of emergency in parts of Alabama and Florida ... The Pentagon is saying that the firing squad execution of the Fort Hood shooter will be livestreamed for the public. Is that even legal? US Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle is accused of asking a Trump donor to pay off her credit card bill. How will the president respond to the scandal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8 Oct 2026 · 48 min
Hurricane Isaias Threatens Gulf
Isaias, the first Atlantic hurricane of the season, now threatens the Gulf. Where will it make landfall and how powerful will it be when it does? ... Two Trump- backed Senate candidates buck the president. Is he costing them crucial votes? ... We reveal brand new CNN polling of a crucial midterm race in Iowa. Does either candidate have the upper hand? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 Oct 2026 · 49 min
The GOP's Fight to Keep Control
The midterm Senate map is shifting toward Democrats. What does that mean for Republicans who are trying to keep control of government? ... Troy Jackson holds Susan Collins to account on Trump, abortion, and tariffs during a debate. Did it land with Maine voters? ... Three years after the October 7th attacks, we've got new details from the behind the scenes as President Biden tried to prevent an all-out regional war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 Oct 2026 · 49 min
Trump Worries Out Loud About Midterms
"We're worried about Michigan. We're worried about Texas. We're worried about a few states." Those are the words of President Trump while campaigning for Republicans. Is he helping or hurting the GOP's chances in midterms? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 Oct 2026 · 48 min
Can Trump Help GOP Avoid Disaster?
With just a few weeks before the crucial midterms, President Trump is digging for votes in places you might not expect ... With the president placing big bets on data centers, can Democrats turn that into midterm votes? ... Latino voters helped Trump in the last election. But polls now show a swing back to Democrats. Is ICE to blame? ... Retailers are using AI and algorithms to charge different customers different prices. Has big tech reinvented the rip off? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 Oct 2026 · 49 min
What To Do With Death Row Survivor?
This morning we begin by talking about the haunting case of a death row inmate who is still alive after two lethal injections. What happens now to the convicted killer in critical condition? ... Almost a month from the midterms, the president is campaigning in red states. So what does that say about GOP confidence and voters? ... AI doppelgangers are appearing in midterm attack ads. Are the candidates breaking any laws with these? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 Oct 2026 · 48 min
The Fight To Survive at 34,000 Feet
Passengers prevent disaster after the copilot stabbed the pilot. What we're learning about the alleged attacker ... Pete Hegseth says "the clowns are out and the cowboys are in" at the Pentagon. What could more leadership cuts mean for America's troops? ... California's Gavin Newsom reveals he's been getting advice from former President Bill Clinton. How will that shape a possible run for president in 2028? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
30 Sep 2026 · 48 min
'Violent Incident' in Middle East
As today's show begins we're following breaking news out of the Middle East, where a passenger jet headed for Israel was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Sources tell CNN a "violent incident between two pilots" is to blame. Our coverage begins with Joining me now with the latest is CNN correspondent Eleni Giokos in Dubai. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
29 Sep 2026 · 49 min
Top AI Execs Gather at White House
The biggest names in tech, several of whom have called for regulation of AI, are scheduled to meet today at the White House. The summit comes as OpenAI scraps yet another model over safety concerns ... Prosecutors reopen the case of an alleged gang rape at Cornell. What could they find now that they didn't before? ... Jack Smith, who oversaw criminal investigations of Donald Trump, will testify before the Senate today. Fireworks are expected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 Sep 2026 · 49 min
Tax Dollars Paying for Propaganda?
A two-year-old Trump campaign ad is back on TV, this time with a "paid for by the US government" disclaimer. Why are our tax dollars paying for propaganda? ... After calling warnings about AI a "hoax," the president has dinner with one of the biggest voices trumpeting AI's dangers ... Are red state farmers rethinking their loyalty to Trump. Can Democrats turn that into midterm votes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25 Sep 2026 · 48 min
Trump, Xi Talk AI
During his meeting with President Trump, Chinese leader Xi Jinping calls for keeping AI under human control. Why is he the one saying what a lot of people in the US want to hear right now? ... The White House blocks some journalists from the Trump-Xi state dinner, then falsely claims some media refused to cover it. Can they reasonably expect to have it both ways? ... Republicans in tough midterm races suddenly express concern about ICE tactics. Is it going to be too little, too late for upset voters? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24 Sep 2026 · 49 min
CNN Wins First Legal Round Against White House
A federal judge orders the Trump Administration to immediately reinstate CNN's access to the White House, along with the credentials for MS NOW and Politico. The judge found that revoking the reporters' press badges was done without adequate due process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23 Sep 2026 · 49 min
Will Trump Drag Down GOP Candidates?
New CNN polling shows some Republican voters plan to use the midterms to send a thumbs-down message to the president. Should more GOP candidates distance themselves from Trump? ...The president uses a UN speech to threaten Iran with "annihilation." Given that, could sideline meetings between the two countries really lead to a deal to end the war? ... Netanyahu slams New York's mayor just just days before he's due at the UN. Was the Israel's PM's message meant for Mamdani, or his own voters back home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22 Sep 2026 · 49 min
No Criminal Charges in Nolan Wells Death
A grand jury decides against bringing criminal charges in the death of Nolan Wells, the 18-year-old who died on a Mississippi boating trip with friends on July 4th ... What's behind the budding bromance between Trump and Mamdani? ... Why are Texas heavyweights Bush and Cornyn raising money for every Republican except Ken Paxton? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21 Sep 2026 · 52 min
CNN Sues Trump Administration Over Ban
CNN is one of the three national news outlets to file a First Amendment lawsuit today to restore their White House access after President Trump's ban. Reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico were denied access to the White House Saturday morning. Our coverage begins with CNN's Brian Stelter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
18 Sep 2026 · 49 min
Photo Sparks Fears Trump Will Demolish Kennedy Center
President Trump was photographed sitting in Air Force One holding some sort of sign or placard reading "Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED." Is this just trolling or is the White House seriously considering it? ... Is the deadly measles outbreak confirming Democrats' worst fears about RFK Jr.'s anti-vax rhetoric? ... A Florida Republican turns on Trump with a new ad claiming Hispanic voters feel betrayed by him. Will her gamble pay off? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
17 Sep 2026 · 49 min
AI Goes Rogue Again
Following yet another incident of an AI model going rogue, will Washington start regulating the nascent technology? ... A Nebraska Senate candidate is caught on tape criticizing Trump voters. Is this a new "deplorables" moment? ... JD Vance issues a candid plea to voters to be patient and give the administration another chance. Will he/they get it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16 Sep 2026 · 48 min
Trump's Ultimatum
President Trump issues an ultimatum: Put his name back on the Kennedy Center or it won't be renovated and reopened. Is this a political shakedown? ... A GOP senator calls for impeaching Pete Hegseth. What will his fellow Republicans say when forced to go on the record? ... Kash Patel defends a bizarre bestiality policy in front of Senators at a public hearing. Is this your tax dollars at work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15 Sep 2026 · 48 min
SCOTUS Shuts Down Trump
President Trump tried to change the rules for mail-in voting before the midterms. But the Supreme Court ruled against him ... Kash Patel faces the Senate Judiciary Committee today. Will there actually be substantive Q&A or a performance for an audience of one? ... The president calls growing AI concerns a "hoax." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
14 Sep 2026 · 48 min
The Great AI Debate
Big tech wants to pump the brakes on AI, while President Trump is full-steam ahead. Do Republicans risk being on the wrong side of this issue? ... House Speaker Johnson says Congress needs to approve the president's proposed $5,000 checks. Would Trump let Republican lawmakers take the fall for an impossible pledge? ... A woman dies of measles in Pennsylvania. Is the conflicting public health messaging a concern? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11 Sep 2026 · 48 min
Remembering 9/11
We begin today's show by marking the 25-year anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10 Sep 2026 · 48 min
Fetterman's Surprise
Democratic Senator John Fetterman surprises everyone at Trump's midterm Republican national convention, fueling rumors that he's switching sides. Are Dems better without him? ... Texas Senate candidate James Talarico flip flops on transgender athletes in sports. We ask whether the voters can believe what he's saying now ... 9/11 started America's war on terror. 25 years on, is it a success or failure? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9 Sep 2026 · 48 min
Why Didn't Judge Remove Clancy Trial Holdout?
The foreperson from the Lindsay Clancy mistrial claims the lone holdout juror admitted he had reasonable doubt. Why didn't the judge remove him? ... The goal for Republicans at the first midterm convention is to raise money and praise Trump. Is that what the GOP really needs right now? ... The president is trying to clarify his 9/11 tale of being carried away by firefighters afraid of a building collapse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8 Sep 2026 · 48 min
What To Make of US-Canada Trade War?
It looks like we've got a US-Canada trade war brewing before the midterms. Could it cost Republicans in battleground states like Michigan or Ohio? ... California's Gavin Newsom says there is overwhelming opposition among Democrats to the current regime in Israel. Is he describing the party's new position or positioning himself to lead? ... NYC Mayor Mamdani stands firm in the face of calls for him to skip Friday's 9/11 ceremony. Does he risk becoming a political distraction there? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 Sep 2026 · 48 min
5 Dead in Amazon Plane Incident
Federal officials are trying to figure out how an Amazon cargo plane barreled off the runway in Miami, killing at least five people. We speak with an aviation safety expert about what investigators will be looking at first ... The White House is sounding more hopeful after meetings in Moscow and Kyiv. Could this four-year- war end before winter? ... Senator Bernie Sanders, who turns 85 tomorrow, spent years pulling the Democratic party to the left. Who will pick up the mantle of the movement he's built? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 Sep 2026 · 49 min
Clancy Jury Still Deadlocked
Today's show begins with a discussion of the lone holdout in the Lindsay Clancy courtroom. What could a judge say just hours from now to break their deadlock? ... Confronted with a question about how the war in Iran is going and when the fighting will end, the vice president responds, "I don't know. You would have to ask the Iranians" ... Elon Musk does what the president has yet to do in Texas. Can the world's richest man save Republicans from a midterm disaster? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 Sep 2026 · 48 min
Hegseth Under Fire
A Republican senator who voted to confirm Pete Hegseth now wants him fired for "inept management of the military." Could President Trump throw Hegseth under the bus? ... Senators are getting ready to return to DC. Will Mitch McConnell be one of them? Some of his closest confidants are now skeptical ... The president promises to hit the road to get Republicans elected. But wouldn't they rather have some of that campaign cash instead? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 Sep 2026 · 48 min
Rogan Calls Out Trump 'Stunt'
Popular talk show host Joe Rogan says President Trump's "Lake America" executive order is nothing but a "stunt" meant "to distract you from the fact that we're in a war that we can't win in Iran." Is he right? ... An old progressive incumbent trounces a younger centrist in Massachusetts. What does this say about Democrats' appetite for rebelling against the establishment? ... Republicans want to charge more than $88,000 for a photo with Trump at the midterm convention. Is this a tone deaf cash grab? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Start your day with Audie Cornish bringing you the latest headlines and analysis.

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Typical length: 48 min
Latest episode: 13 Oct 2026
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