Quick Hits
195 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsAt a time when news consumers are anxious for factual and digestible video reporting, there is "Quick Hits." We are a team of smart and credible broadcast journalists -- across the United States -- who have deep experience working together to report national and international news.
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Quick Hits News Podcast: Poll finds plurality of Americans believe worst of pandemic is over.
February 24, 2021 18:58 - 15 minutes - 14 MBPoll finds plurality of Americans believe worst of pandemic is over. Approval coming for Johnson and Johnson one-shot vaccine. Biden tells Treasury secretary he opposes wealth tax. Growing number of Americans identify as LGBTQ. Mount Etna volcano erupts, illuminating the Sicilian sky. Tiger Woods has surgery for "significant" injuries to right leg. Good News: Wisconsin restaurant owner gives $2,000 to help other restaurants in town.
Quick Hits News Podcast: Debate erupts over coronavirus vaccine supply and focus on one shot instead of two
February 23, 2021 19:14 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBDebate erupts over coronavirus vaccine supply and focus on one shot instead of two Israel, the most vaccinated country in the world, begins to reopen Supreme Court orders Trump tax returns to be delivered to Manhattan DA FBI arrests wife of jailed drug kingpin El Chapo Biden facing first cabinet nominee defeat as key democrats reject Neera Tanden Biden approval rating at 58% San Francisco school board scrubs plan to rename Lincoln and Washington schools Good News: Texas fami...
Quick Hits News Podcast: U.S. Coronavirus death toll surges past 500,000
February 22, 2021 19:57 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBU.S. Coronavirus death toll surges past 500,000 NY Governor Andrew Cuomo under investigation for hiding nursing home death statistics Trump to be featured speaker at CPAC conference President Biden ready to negotiate with Iran over nuclear weapons program Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators defy military and march against coup in Myanmar Boeing recommends grounding of 128 777 aircraft over engine concerns Good News: 92 year old man in Arkansas shovels snow off neighbor's po...
Quick Hits News Podcast: Sen. Cruz flew to Cancun for vacation amid Texas crisis
February 18, 2021 20:48 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBSen. Cruz flew to Cancun for vacation amid Texas crisis. US to pay $200 million to WHO in fees withheld by Trump. COVID-19 crisis causes decline in US life expectancy. Democrats unveil WH-backed immigration overhaul bill. Serena Williams loses to Naomi Osaka in Semifinals. Citibank loses bid to get back $500 million sent by mistake. Biden makes long-awaited phone call to Israel’s Netanyahu. NASA’s Perseverance rover arrives on Mars.
Quick Hits News Podcast: Biden: US may be back to normal by next Christmas
February 17, 2021 20:49 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBBiden: US may be back to normal by next Christmas. WHO reports 16% decline in global coronavirus cases. Winter storm leaves millions of Americans without power. Democrats announce an independent probe into Jan. 6 Capitol Riots. World’s youth struggle with ‘mental health pandemic’. Kim Jong Un’s wife appears in public for first time in a year. Trump calls McConnell 'dour, sullen, unsmiling political hack'. World’s oldest ‘beer factory’ unearthed in Egypt.
Quick Hits News Podcast: NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo under fire for hiding nursing home death data.
February 16, 2021 20:21 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBNYS Governor Andrew Cuomo under fire for hiding nursing home death data. US reports lowest Covid cases since October. NAACP sues Trump and Giuliani over Capitol riot. Movement to recall California Gov. Gavin Newsom grows. NASCAR fans showed up for Daytona 500 despite pandemic. 70-year-old man raises more than $1 million for charity
Quick Hits News Podcast: Trump impeachment trial video shows narrow escape of lawmakers on Jan. 6.
February 11, 2021 21:19 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBTrump impeachment trial video shows narrow escape of lawmakers on Jan. 6. U.S. Coronavirus death toll surges past 473,000, as daily deaths and infections drop. Covid19 mutations are exploding in Florida, will soon test efficacy of vaccines. Impeachment managers close by noting Trump's lack of remorse for January 6 riot. Arrested members of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers say Trump speech sparked their mob. International investigators say Iran is producing uranium in violation of 20...
Quick Hits News Podcast: Several GOP Senators avert eyes from impeachment video of January 6 riot.
February 10, 2021 20:47 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBSeveral GOP Senators avert eyes from impeachment video of January 6 riot. U.S. Coronavirus deaths reach 469,000 as daily death toll drops 20% in two weeks. D.C.'s Capitol Hill remains under lockdown with heavy security. New analysis shows 60% of capitol rioters had a history of financial problems. Iran threatening again to build nuclear weapons. FBI joins Florida investigation of water system hacker. NBA Dallas Mavericks stop playing the national anthem. Photo of the day: Mic...
Quick Hits News Podcast: Trump impeachment gets underway with argument over constitutionality.
February 09, 2021 19:21 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBTrump impeachment gets underway with argument over constitutionality. New U.S. coronavirus infection cases drop below 100,000 day for first time in months. Johnson and Johnson applies for emergency use approval from FDA. Democrats agree not to lower income levels for people receiving stimulus checks. Biden administration continues to avoid fights with democratic progressives. Evidence shows Iran and North Korea collaborated on missiles in 2020. Biden staying silent on Trump im...
Quick Hits News Podcast: Tom Brady wins his seventh Super Bowl title
February 08, 2021 21:02 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBTom Brady wins his seventh Super Bowl title. Republican Rep. Ron Wright dies after contracting Covid-19. Crowds of maskless fans celebrate Super Bowl win. Super Bowl advertisers struggle to strike the right note. Trump’s second impeachment trial begins Tuesday. U.S. set to rejoin the UN Human Rights Council. Minimum wage hike unlikely to survive Covid relief talks. Wallet lost in Antarctica returns to owner after 53 years.
Quick Convos: Foreign Policy Under Biden
February 05, 2021 21:22 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBBiden administration is rejoining international agreements. U.S. is pulling it's military and financial support of Saudi Arabia in Yemen civil war. Biden: We will repair global alliances. Iran is enriching uranium again, but leaders say they are open to talks with Biden admin. Biden administration scolds Russia for jailing opposition leader Navalny. Myanmar military shuts down social media following takeover of government. Analysts note that North Korea has been eerily silent...
Quick Hits News Podcast: Data shows 2 million guns sold in U.S. in January '21, a jump of 80%
February 04, 2021 20:21 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBData shows 2 million guns sold in U.S. in January '21, a jump of 80%. U.S. Coronavirus deaths surge past 451,000... more U.S. deaths than WW2. Optimism growing across U.S. as daily infections drop and vaccinations increase. House votes to strip Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of all committee assignments. Myanmar Military cuts off social media in wake of power grab. Russian government arrests prominent journalist for retweeting joke about Putin. Texas woman arrested for U.S. capit...
Quick Hits News Podcast: Biden White House back-pedals after spokesperson mocks Trump Space Force
February 03, 2021 20:13 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBBiden White House back-pedals after spokesperson mocks Trump Space Force. U.S. Covid19 new infections have dropped by 30% over past two weeks. Amazon's Jeff Bezos, the wealthiest human on the planet, resigns as CEO. Russian authorities arrest 1,000 demonstrators in clashes over Navalny prison sentence. Super Bowl 55 will include 22,000 live fans and 30,000 cardboard cutouts next to them. Golden Globes announces bi-coastal award ceremony hosted by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. News...
Quick Hits News Podcast: U.S. Covid19 deaths are now dropping in every U.S. State
February 02, 2021 20:57 - 15 minutes - 14 MBU.S. Covid19 deaths are now dropping in every U.S. State. Sir Thomas Moore, who raised $50 million famidst pandemic or British health, dead at age 100. McConnell calls Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene a "cancer". GOP v. GOP fight intensifies over Liz Impeachment following her vote for Trump impeachment. Biden hosts GOP senators for Covid19 stimulus talk at the WH. Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny makes court appearance, expects lengthy jail time. Peer reviewed medical data ...
Quick Hits Podcast: Trump replaces impeachment lawyers, demands team argue election was stolen
February 01, 2021 20:08 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBTrump replaces impeachment lawyers, demands team argue election was stolen. Total U.S. Covid19 deaths surge past 442,000. Biden administration warns mutations may get around vaccines and could prompt new lockdowns. Zombie Nation: Health officials say 1/3 of Americans are sleep deprived and stressed. Military stages Coup D'Etat in Myanmar, takes control, throws out President. Chinese warplanes fly over Taiwan, ratcheting up tensions with the U.S. Winter storm pounds the U.S. No...
Quick Convos: LBGTQ+ 2021
January 29, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBDavid Shuster talks with LGBTQ Advocate Jonathan Lovitz, Ashley Smith, Board President of the Capital Pride Alliance and Justin Li, Executive Director of Love to All Project. President Biden has signed a sweeping executive order on LGBTQ civil rights. Is there renewed hope amidst Covid19 and economic devastation? Or are there are fears that civil rights are "on hold".
Quick Hits News Podcast: Calls grow for GOP to take action against "dangerous" Rep. Marjorie Taylor-Greene
January 28, 2021 20:31 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBCalls grow for GOP to take action against "dangerous" Rep. Marjorie Taylor-Greene. U.S. death toll from Covid19 surges past 430,000, daily infections though are dropping. Rep. Liz Cheney under fire from fellow members of Congress over impeachment vote. U.S. economy shrank 3.5% last year, the worst year since WW2. Homeland security dept issues warning about potential domestic terror attacks. Militiaman in Michigan who led plot to kidnap Governor is testifying against accomplices...
Quick Hits News Podcast: Biden administration considers mandatory Covid19 tests for all domestic airline travelers.
January 27, 2021 21:15 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBBiden administration considers mandatory Covid19 tests for all domestic airline travelers. U.S. total deaths surge past 426,000. CDC says "scant evidence" that open schools contribute to Covid19 transmission. Deaths of despair prompt Nevada school district to re-open. 44 San Francisco schools changing names, including those named after Lincoln and Washington. UN says 250,000 people in Mozambique in dire need of help following Cyclone. Senators Collins and Kaine urge colleagues...
Quick Hits News Podcast: New report says Covid19 has sparked record financial inequality in U.S. and across globe.
January 26, 2021 19:46 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBNew report says Covid19 has sparked record financial inequality in U.S. and across globe. U.S. coronavirus cases have dropped 21% over the past week. Biden vows to increase vaccinations to 1.5 million per day. McConnell ends block of Senate rules, agrees to deal with Schumer. Riots in Netherlands as Anti-lockdown demonstrators clash with police. Pope Francis, suffering from health problems, cancels all events. Florida offers to host 2021 summer Olympics instead of Japan. Good...
Quick Hits News Podcast: Massive protests continue across Russia over arrest of corruption highlighter Alexei Navalny
January 25, 2021 20:13 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBMassive protests continue across Russia over arrest of corruption highligter Alexei Navalny. U.S. Coronavirus death toll surges past 420,000. Global cases reach 100 million. Moderna says it's vaccine is effective against alarming South African covid19 variant. West Virginia leads the U.S. in vaccines administered per capita. Super Bowl LV is set: 43 year old QB Tom Brady v. 25 year old QB Patrick Mahomes. House delivers Trump impeachment article to U.S Senate, trial to start in...
Quick Convos: Unity?
January 22, 2021 20:06 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBJoin David Shuster, Tal Heinrich and Randall Pinkston for a discussion about Unity. Is it really as important as President Biden says? What will it take to unify the U.S.? Is it possible to achieve unity in the U.S.? Aren't we already unified on most issues? Congress is already clashing over priorities, policies, and legislative process.
Quick Hits News: Biden issues dozens of executive orders on climate change, immigration, student loan debts
January 21, 2021 20:27 - 14 minutes - 13 MBBiden issues dozens of executive orders on climate change, immigration, student loan debts. U.S. daily Covid19 deaths set another record. Biden spends most of first full day at White House focused on Covid19 challenges. Biden invokes defense authorization act to speed vaccine production and distribution. Suicide Bombings in Baghdad market kill 32 people, worst attack in Iraq in 3 years. International reaction pours in to Biden inauguration and first actions in office. Who wore...
Quick Hits News: Trump leaving office with lowest average approval rating in polling history.
January 19, 2021 20:52 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBTrump leaving office with lowest average approval rating in polling history. D.C. on lockdown as 20,000 national guard troops take up positions for Biden inauguration. Biden prepares slew of executive orders for first day in office.. U.S. death toll in coronavirus surges past 400,000. Experts say Biden goal of 100 million vaccine shots in 100 days is insufficient. Russian opposition leader Navalny returns to Moscow and is jailed. Massive snowstorm in Japan causes 130 car pile-...
QUICK CONVOS FREE SPEECH? SPECIAL: QHN Discusses Whether Twitter Went too Far (Feat: Vinnie Politan)
January 17, 2021 16:25 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBTrump ban from social media ignites firestorm. Free speech: Debate intensifies over social media restrictions. Internet legislation section 230c gives web media giants immunity from liability. Free speech: Growing calls to crack down on incitement. But who is the arbiter? GOP says "cancel culture" is growing in media, politics, and academia. Media and Universities grapple with ways to open up political debate and dialogue. Sociologists say we are moving to "post truth society...
Quick Hits News: Trump impeachment trial won't begin until week of Biden inauguration.
January 14, 2021 21:07 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBTrump impeachment trial won't begin until week of Biden inauguration. Trump issues statement saying he opposes mob violence. U.S. Coronavirus deaths surge past 386,000. Spain and Germany set new Covid19 records. Senate Republican Leader McConnell says he is open to convicting Trump. Tensions high in Africa for election day in Uganda. U.S. jobless claims surge to highest levels since August. Thousands of National Guard deployed to U.S. capitol building. Good News: Arkansas Do...
Quick Hits News: House impeaches President Trump for "incitement of insurrection"
January 13, 2021 20:36 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBHouse impeaches President Trump for "incitement of insurrection". Trump is the first President in U.S. history to be impeached twice. World watches Trump impeachment and U.S. debate over riots. Liz Cheney, #3 ranking GOP house member, joins Democrats in impeachment vote. Senate Mitch McConnell suggests he supports House impeachment. 20,000 National guard troops being deployed to U.S. Capitol to help with inauguration security. FBI says MAGA militia groups already planning Inau...
Quick Hits News: Trump shows no regret for remarks to MAGA crowd just before capitol riot.
January 12, 2021 20:38 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBTrump shows no regret for remarks to MAGA crowd just before capitol riot. House pressuring Pence to invoke 25th amendment, impeachment vote on Wednesday. FBI warns of "Million Militia March" in Washington, D.C. between January 17-20. NFL Patriots Coach Bill Belichik spurns Trump invitation to be awarded medal of freedom. U.S. changes vaccination distribution program, all over 65 now eligible immediately. Black boxes found following crash of Indonesia passenger jet, death of 62 ...
Quick Hits News: House introduces article of impeachment against Trump, vote planned for Wednesday
January 11, 2021 20:16 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBHouse introduces article of impeachment against Trump, vote planned for Wednesday. videos/eye-witnesses show Capitol Insurrection was more sinister than first appeared. Outgoing Capitol Police chief says requests for back-up were denied. U.S. Covid19 death toll surges past 375,000. Health experts warn the Covid19 Crisis will get worse for a few more weeks. Japan and Spain dealing with record snow storms and multiple deaths. Biden plans to stop talking about Trump/capitol insu...
Quick Hits News: Congress confirms Biden victory hours after mob storms capitol building
January 07, 2021 21:57 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBCongress confirms Biden victory hours after mob storms capitol building. Trump pledges "orderly transition" on January 20. U.S. daily coronavirus deaths set new record. Questions grow about U.S. Capitol Police. Trump cabinet urged to invoke 25th amendment and remove him from office. Nation in shock over images of banana republic in U.S. capitol. Biden faces growing political and governmental challenges. Good News: California girl gives birthday money to homeless man who retur...
Quick Hits News: GOP delays and gums up Electoral College certification in Congress
January 06, 2021 20:42 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBGOP delays and gums up Electoral College certification in Congress. U.S. Covid19 deaths surge past 358,000. Democrats appear to win both GA Senate run-off elections, taking control of Senate. Iran threatens revenge on one year anniversary of U.S. killing of top general. Arizona shatters state record for Covid19 deaths and new cases. Scotland rejects Trump consideration of trip to his golf club there this month. NCAA considers delaying football championship because of Covid19 o...
Quick Hits News: Trump pressures VP Pence to gum up Electoral College certification
January 05, 2021 20:23 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBTrump pressures VP Pence to gum up Electoral College certification. UK imposes full lockdown, their 3rd since pandemic began last year. U.S. sees record number of Covid19 hospitalizations. GOP leaders say Trump is tearing republican party apart. FL lawmakers seeks to close down Mar-a-Lago over New Year's eve violations. Pacific Island nation of Palao has vaccinated nearly all residents. Good News: Secret Santa delivers $250 gift cards to 400 Canadian families.
Quick Hits News: Democrats urge FBI to investigate Trump GA call
January 04, 2021 20:28 - 17 minutes - 16 MBDemocrats urge FBI to investigate Trump GA call. Total U.S. Covid19 death toll surges past 352,000. Only 3 million Americans have received vaccine, well short of 20 million goal by 2021. More virulent, mutant strain of Coronavirus has now been found in 31 countries. Israel has now vaccinated 10% of total population, highest ratio in world. Final day of campaigning in Georgia for Senate run-off elections. Debate erupts over stockpiling of U.S. Covid19 vaccines for "2nd dose". ...
Quick Hits News: Congress passes $900 Billion relief bill, including $35 Billion for renewable energy
December 22, 2020 20:47 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBCongress passes $900 Billion relief bill, including $35 Billion for renewable energy U.S. Coronavirus deaths surge past 320,000 Covid19 mutant strain spread, but vaccine companies confident their shots will handle it USPS warns of severe delays in package delivery throughout holiday season Trump turns on VP Pence and WH Chief of staff Mark Meadows Santa crashes into Sacramento Power lines, rescued by fire/EMS Good News: WV Superintendent cancels virtual learning and declares a...
Quick Hits News: New mutant Covid19 strain spreading quickly around globe, vaccine effectiveness unclear.
December 21, 2020 20:38 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBNew mutant Covid19 strain spreading quickly around globe, vaccine effectiveness unclear. As U.S. Covid19 deaths surge past 318,000, experts say next few months will be "hell". U.S. Congress agrees on $900 Billion economic stimulus package. President elect Biden receives Covid19 vaccine. Georgia megachurch pastor tests positive after attending WH holiday party. Sesame Street featuring Rohingya refugees. Robert E. Lee statue taken down from U.S. capitol building. Good News: Pol...
Quick Hits News: VP Pence receives Covid19 vaccination
December 18, 2020 20:22 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBVP Pence receives Covid19 vaccination. U.S. Covid19 deaths surge past 312,000. Cyber attack that infiltrated a dozen U.S. government agencies dubbed "worst in history". California facing Covid19 vaccine distribution problems as state reels from pandemic. End of year evictions bring new challenges. Scientists searching for ET's detect radio waves from star closest to sun. Rudy Giuliani is now hawking cigars and gold coins. Good News: Florida man pays off utility bills for 114...
Quick Hits News: Several U.S. states ban indoor dining, as daily Covid19 death toll sets record of 3700+.
December 17, 2020 20:37 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBSeveral U.S. states ban indoor dining, as daily Covid19 death toll sets record of 3700+. Total U.S. Covid19 deaths top 308,500. French President Emanuel Macron announces he is positive for Covid19. Most U.S. companies have been profitable in '2020 most American families struggling. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez takes verbal jab at democratic leaders Pelosi and Schumer. Astronauts harvest radishes on ISS. Massive snowstorm sets records across U.S. Northeast. Good News: Arielle Hixs...
Quick Hits News: Experts say vaccine won't slow overall pandemic surge for months
December 16, 2020 19:54 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBExperts say vaccine won't slow overall pandemic surge for months. UK facing new strain of Covid19, researchers unsure about spread or vaccine capabilities. U.S. FDA approves moderna vaccine, negotiations underway for more Pfizer vax in 2021. Trump tells McConnell it's too early to give up on the 2020 election dispute. Scientists studying why say cats get Covid19 but always recover quickly. Actor Tom Cruise explodes at crew for violating Covid19 social distancing protocols. Go...
Quick Hits News: Coronavirus fatigue in U.S. coming at the worst time
December 15, 2020 19:47 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBCoronavirus fatigue in U.S. coming at the worst time. Intensive vaccination education effort underway. Attorney General William Barr resigns. McConnell finally congratulates President elect Biden on "victory". Putin congratulates Biden, Brazil's Bolsonaro and NK's Kim Jong Un still silent. Biggest snow storm in years predicted to hammer U.S. northeast starting Wednesday. Good News: 900 customers at MN Dairy Queen pay it forward with car behind them.
Quick Hits News: U.S. vaccine program begins with shots for dozens of medical workers.
December 14, 2020 20:02 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBU.S. vaccine program begins with shots for dozens of medical workers. U.S. Covid19 death toll surges past 300,000. Electoral college meets, gives majority of votes to Biden. Trump left with few options following loss at U.S. Supreme Court. Record hospitalizations at hundreds of U.S. hospitals. 2020 has been the year in sports when everybody lost. Cleveland Indians baseball team changes name. Missile alert at U.S. base in Ramstein, Germany. Good News: Antonio Mora's birthday!...
Quick Hits News:U.S. records first day of +3,000 Covid19 deaths
December 10, 2020 19:39 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBU.S. records first day of +3,000 Covid19 deaths. Morocco and Israel announced peace deal. Trump administration ramping up federal executions. NYC rental prices have plummeted to lowest level in a decade. Iceberg threatens island off tip of South America. Halo health band criticizes user's health and voice out loud. Good news: Toronto community comes together to save popular pub.
Quick Hits News: NY considers mandatory Covid19 vaccinations.
December 09, 2020 19:56 - 15 minutes - 14 MBNY considers mandatory Covid19 vaccinations. U.S. hospitals and morgues overflowing as Covid19 cases smash records. U.K. warns that vaccinations can prompt harsh reactions in people with strong allergies. Satellite photos show Iran is moving nuclear facility underground. U.S. Supreme Court rejects GOP election lawsuit in Pennsylvania. Elon Musk moving his companies from California to Texas. Tom Brady nutrition company received $960,000 government bailout. Good News: two dads ...
Quick Hits News: UK begins Covid19 vaccine inoculations
December 08, 2020 20:20 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBUK begins Covid19 vaccine inoculations. U.S. just recorded it's deadliest week since pandemic began. Trump under fire for turning down offer from Pfizer for additional doses. Biden names Lloyd Austin Secretary of Defense, will be first African American to hold position. Paris 2024 adds breakdancing as Olympic sport. Apple under fire for shipping Iphone12 with no charger or earbuds. Some CA restaurants call their outdoor dining a "peaceful protest" to get around closures. Good...
Quick Hits News: Bob Dylan sells catalogue for $300 Million.
December 07, 2020 19:59 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBNYC reopens elementary schools. UK prepares vaccine distribution. Data finds education disparity. Iran supreme leader facing health issues. Bob Dylan sells catalogue for $300 Million. Israeli alleges deal with aliens. Good News: Family in Adelaide, Australia wakes up to Koala next to ornaments
Quick Hits News: Despite record Covid19 numbers, Fauci says Thanksgiving impact in U.S. has yet to arrive.
December 04, 2020 20:32 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBDespite record Covid19 numbers, Fauci says Thanksgiving impact in U.S. has yet to arrive. U.S. Covid19 death toll surges past 278,000. CDC predicts 200,00 more deaths this winter. Europe battling a 2nd Covid19 wave that is deadlier than the first. Joe Biden says he will ask all Americans to wear masks for his first 100 days. App alerts residents of Rio DeJaneiro, Brazil to shootings and potential stray bullets. U.S. labor department reports 5th straight month of economic slowdo...
Quick Hits News: The U.S. daily Covid19 death toll is the worst of the pandemic.
December 03, 2020 19:54 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBThe U.S. daily Covid19 death toll is the worst of the pandemic. Obama, Clinton, Bush pledge to take vaccines in public. Los Angeles and a dozen other cities urge residents to stay home. Record infections reported across Europe and Asia. Trump ally urges martial law and a new election. Biden and democrats support bipartisan Covid19 relief bill. Meteorite causes fireball and sonic boom detected across 7 states. Good News: Canadian rescues American family.
QUICK HITS NEWS: UK becomes first Western country to approve Coronavirus vaccine
December 02, 2020 19:47 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBUK becomes first Western country to approve Coronavirus vaccine. CDC changes quarantine guidelines for people possibly exposed to virus. U.S. hospitals and morgues overflowing as case numbers and deaths surge. Israel dissolves existing parliament, is headed towards 4th election in 2 years. U.S. Attorney General Barr says DOJ/FBI found no widespread evidence of election fraud. Santa Ana winds prompt new fire concerns in California, utilities shutting down power lines. Sistine C...
Quick Hits News: Trump lawyer sparks outrage after suggesting a whistleblower should be shot.
December 01, 2020 21:36 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBTrump lawyer sparks outrage after suggesting a whistleblower should be shot. U.S. Covid19 hospitalizations surge past 100,000, twice the number from a month ago. U.S. task force recommends health care workers and elderly receive first vaccines. McConnell pledges to consider Covid19 relief bill by end of December, democrats skeptical. UK considers a vaccine "passport" for passage into British bars and movie theaters. Drone strike reportedly kills top Iranian commander in Syria. ...
Quick Hits News: Trump alleges DOJ/FBI were part of election conspiracy against him
November 30, 2020 20:51 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBTrump alleges DOJ/FBI were part of election conspiracy against him. Moderna say it's vaccine will be ready in U.S. on December 21. Health officials warn of post thanksgiving Covid19 surge. Iran vows to retaliate against Israel following assassination of nuclear scientist. Biden names economic team that pledges to push worker friendly policies. Biden injures ankle. Transition says he was injured chasing one of his dogs. Tyson v. Jones proves aging boxers can still fight. Good ...
Quick Hits News: Soccer legend Diego Maradona, dead at the age of 60.
November 25, 2020 20:10 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBU.S. record infection rate has now made contact tracing impossible. U.S. death toll surges past 260,000. Preparations across Middle East for possible U.S. attack on Iran. Biden now receiving intelligence/security briefings. GA Senate races intensifying focus on Raphael Warnock. U.S. food insecurity at highest levels in decades. Soccer legend Diego Maradona, dead at the age of 60. Good News: Paralyzed soccer gymnast leads a successful tea company.
QUICK HITS NEWS: Trump instructs the General Services Administration to help Biden transition.
November 24, 2020 20:08 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBTrump instructs the General Services Administration to help Biden transition. U.S. Daily Covid19 infections are up 49% in two weeks. AstraZeneca vaccine recipients who received a half dose fared better. Researchers believe Covid19 mutation in the spring fueled the pandemic. Sharp reaction across the middle east to Netanyahu visit to Saudi Arabia. Uganda arrest of opposition leader sparks riots, clashes with police, and deaths of 45 people. GM reverses opposition to CA auto emi...