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Sinema Verite: Why the Senator's Going Indie
December 12, 2022 10:30 - 25 minutesArizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema registers as an independent, posing new concerns for the Democratic party. A Libyan man is handed over to US authorities in connection with the 1988 Lockerbie airliner bombing. And an oil spill in Kansas raises questions about Keystone pipelines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Introducing 'Pink Card' from ESPN's '30 for 30 Podcasts'
December 10, 2022 10:30 - 22 minutesGrowing up Iranian American, Shima Oliaee found her mother didn’t talk much about where she came from. Watching soccer, though, was a portal to Iran, a place that was in large part a mystery. In "Pink Card," the latest series from ESPN's "30 for 30 Podcasts," Shima delves into the stories she didn’t hear growing up: Iran's mandated modernization and how soccer played a role, the women-led 1979 revolution, and her parents’ mistaken-identity love story. Shima and her mom meet Zeinab Sahafy, a y...
The Brittney Griner Swap
December 09, 2022 10:30 - 30 minutesWNBA star Brittney Griner returns to the U.S. as part of a prisoner swap for a Russian arms dealer. After an attack caused North Carolina power outages, more power stations have come under fire. And "Brazilian butt lifts" have created a black market economy, sometimes with tragic health consequences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Der Überfall (The Raid)
December 08, 2022 10:30 - 28 minutesGerman police raid more than 100 homes to prevent a potential coup attempt. The U.S. Supreme Court considers allowing legislatures to ignore court orders on elections. And doctors are growing more concerned about the effect of climate change on pregnancies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Warnock Wins. Again.
December 07, 2022 10:30 - 27 minutesRaphael Warnock defeats Herschel Walker to win a full Senate term in Georgia. Jurors find the Trump Organization guilty of tax fraud. And experts on hate speech express concerns about Kanye West's rhetoric. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wedding Clashers: SCOTUS & Same-Sex Marriage
December 06, 2022 10:30 - 26 minutesThe Supreme Court hears a major case on same-sex marriage. Georgia voters head to the polls for a Senate runoff. And Ukraine begins firing missiles at Russian military bases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A "Targeted" Power Grid Attack
December 05, 2022 10:30 - 26 minutesWhat police are calling “intentional vandalism” at a North Carolina power hub has caused power outages for 40,000 customers. Protests and growing calls to disband Iran's morality police gain traction as one official hints it could be abolished. And Democrats move to say "Bye-owa" with a proposed shift to the DNC primary calendar moving Iowa from the top spot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Election Encore
December 02, 2022 10:30 - 27 minutesA sprint to the finish in Georgia's U.S. Senate runoff and how lingering issues from the midterm election could shape how Congress functions. Gas prices are plunging, but does it mean inflation rates will follow? And our correspondent goes inside the Taylor Swift Ticketmaster mess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Crypto Crash: Sam Bankman-Fried Speaks
December 01, 2022 10:30 - 31 minutesThe CEO of the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX sits down with George Stephanopoulos. With a new generation set to take over party leadership, Democrats pass a historic bill in Congress. And an investigation reveals alarming racial disparities in home appraisals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
All Aboard for Shutting Down the Rail Strike
November 30, 2022 10:30 - 26 minutesFacing a potential nationwide strike, a bipartisan group of lawmakers prepares to force rail employees to work. Chinese leaders double down on a "Zero COVID" strategy despite widespread protests. And police departments across the country are finding themselves short on cops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Houston's Troubled Waters
November 29, 2022 10:30 - 26 minutesAfter a power outage at water treatment facilities, Houston tells 2 million residents to boil their water. Hawaii's largest volcano begins to erupt after decades of quiet. And millions of student loan borrowers are confused about when they'll have to resume payments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
China Protests Go Viral
November 28, 2022 10:30 - 24 minutesAs COVID cases explode in cities around China, mass protests cast doubt on whether the government can return to "Zero COVID." Republican leaders respond to revelations that former President Trump dined with a white nationalist. And Black Friday spending shatters records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Buy Now Pay Later: It’s More Complicated Than You Think
November 25, 2022 10:30 - 21 minutesOn this Black Friday, we want to take a look at not what Americans are buying, but how they're paying for it. Producer Iru Ekpunobi takes a look at the growth of ‘Buy Now Pay Later' services among disillusioned Gen-Z shoppers and what a rise in installment payments can tell us about the current state of the consumer economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Airlines’ Thanksgiving Plans: We’re Full
November 23, 2022 10:30 - 28 minutesAs Americans pile into cars and planes for the holidays, travel costs are surging. The Supreme Court says former President Trump's tax returns must be turned over to Congress. And Native Americans await a ruling on a longstanding policy that keeps indigenous foster children among tribal families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Colorado Club Attack: The Hate Crimes Probe
November 22, 2022 10:30 - 24 minutesThe suspect accused of opening fire on an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs faces murder and hate crime charges. The risk of a rail strike during the holidays is rising after a major union rejects a deal. And RSV is hospitalizing adults at the highest rate in nearly a decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Shooting at Club Q
November 21, 2022 10:30 - 27 minutesA gunman opens fire on a drag show in Colorado Springs, as rhetoric heightens over LGBTQ issues. Attorney General Merrick Garland names a special counsel in investigations surrounding former President Trump. And the World Cup begins in Qatar despite criticism over the country's human rights record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BONUS EPISODE: Sentenced
November 19, 2022 02:09 - 7 minutesIn a special bonus episode of "The Dropout: Elizabeth Holmes on Trial," we break down what happened during Holmes' sentencing hearing and what is next for the once-lauded Theranos founder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
House Cleaning: Pelosi Passes the Torch
November 18, 2022 10:30 - 29 minutesHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces she will step down from Democratic leadership. A Dutch court convicts three men in the missile strike of a passenger airline over Ukraine. And a Ticketmaster debacle prompts tears from Taylor Swift fans...and antitrust claims from critics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Senate on Protecting Same-Sex Marriage: I Do
November 17, 2022 10:30 - 26 minutesIn the Senate, 50 Democrats and 12 Republicans vote to codify same-sex marriage in federal law. Amazon joins other tech companies laying off thousands. And police in an Idaho college town try to keep residents calm as a murderer remains at large. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
He's Running.
November 16, 2022 10:30 - 29 minutesFormer President Donald Trump announces he will seek another term in the White House. Congressional Republicans jockey for leadership as the party tries to turn the page. And missiles land in Poland, sparking concerns about a possible conflict between Russia and NATO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What We Know About the UVA Shooting
November 15, 2022 10:30 - 28 minutesA former football player at the University of Virginia is arrested after allegedly opening fire on his fellow students. President Biden's student loan plan is placed on hold by courts. And the nonprofit SafeSport turns on a woman claiming harassment after she passes along documents they deemed classified. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Democrats Hold the Senate
November 14, 2022 10:30 - 28 minutesWith victories in Arizona and Nevada, Democrats secure a crucial 50th vote in the Senate. Russian troops withdraw from Kherson. And a Twitter employee who helped moderate content is laid off, only to be harassed herself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Late to the Majority Party
November 11, 2022 10:30 - 26 minutesWith every "ballot drop," Senate races in Arizona and Nevada tighten. Inflation rose in October, but at a slower pace than expected. And President Biden prepares to speak at COP27. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Midterm Update: Stressed in the West
November 10, 2022 10:30 - 26 minutesMore races have been decided, but slow counts in Nevada and Arizona leave Congress hanging in the balance. Allies of former President Trump express concern over a possible presidential run. And statewide measures encourage abortion rights advocates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wave or Ripple? Tight Race to Control Congress
November 09, 2022 10:30 - 19 minutesWith several races still too close to project, it's unclear whether Republicans or Democrats have the votes they need for control of Congress. In a special edition of Start Here, Brad asks the team what we've learned so far, and what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Only Poll That Matters
November 08, 2022 10:30 - 27 minutesIt's Election Day! Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl breaks down the stakes of the 2022 midterms. ABC's campaign "embeds" recount their most formative conversations with voters. And an indigenous delegate presses for the US government to make good on a treaty that would give the Cherokee Nation representation in Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paint it Black: The DOJ’s Redacted Affidavit
August 26, 2022 09:30 - 27 minutesA judge approves a redacted version of the DOJ's Mar-a-Lago affidavit for release to the public. Part of Idaho's abortion ban is struck down. And California prepares to ban the sale of new gas-only cars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dems Get Their Debt Wish
August 25, 2022 09:30 - 28 minutesPresident Biden single handedly forgives up to $20,000 of student debt for millions of Americans. Some GOP candidates refuse to concede following primary losses. And with temperatures rising, striking Ohio teachers make air conditioning a central focus of their demands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
$10K is the Loan-liest Number
August 24, 2022 09:30 - 28 minutesWith an August 31 deadline looming, President Biden is expected to address student loan forgiveness. A letter from the National Archives claims former President Trump held onto hundreds of pages of important documents at Mar-a-Lago. And women cross state lines because of abortion laws, even as they try to get treatment for miscarriages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Tale of Two Gerrymanders
August 23, 2022 09:30 - 24 minutesAfter a failed gerrymander postponed its primary elections, New York joins Florida for a consequential day of voting. Dr. Anthony Fauci decides to step down. And three Arkansas officers are suspended after kicking and punching a suspect during an arrest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Party Foul: How Cheney Plans to Fracture GOP
August 22, 2022 09:30 - 27 minutesAfter a primary defeat, Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) describes her quest to prevent Donald Trump from re-taking the White House. A car bomb kills the daughter of a prominent supporter of the Russian invasion. And airlines scramble to scale back their schedules after an ultimatum from federal authorities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who Should See the Mar-a-Lago Affidavit?
August 19, 2022 09:30 - 29 minutesA federal judge tells the Justice Department to make public its reasoning for raiding Mar-a-Lago. The NFL suspends quarterback Deshaun Watson. And despite fewer border-crossings in July, border agents are dealing with a record number of migrants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
They’re Running (From Trump?)
August 18, 2022 09:30 - 26 minutesFormer Vice President Mike Pence says he'll "consider" testifying in January 6th hearings, prompting speculation about his willingness to run against Trump. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky offers a blistering assessment of her agency's performance. And a Florida appeals court sides with a judge who says a 16 year-old girl isn't "mature enough" to seek an abortion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FAQs on the New IRA Law
August 17, 2022 09:30 - 27 minutesPresident Biden signs the mammoth Inflation Reduction Act into law. As the Colorado River shrinks, government officials demand Western states consume less water. And former FBI Special Agent Brad Garrett describes what would happen if the FBI were defunded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Liz Cheney’s Last Stand
August 16, 2022 09:30 - 26 minutesWyoming's primary election could spell the end of Liz Cheney's political career, signaling a shift toward election-denying Republicans. The Department of Justice reveals new steps in the case over classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. And the U.K. approves a vaccine that will more directly tackle the Omicron variant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What's in Trump's Search Warrant
August 15, 2022 09:30 - 31 minutesDetails from a search warrant provide some answers, but raise more questions about what former President Donald Trump was keeping at Mar-a-Lago. Author Salman Rushdie is expected to survive after a brutal knife attack in New York. And one year after the fall of Kabul, ABC's Chief Foreign Correspondent Ian Pannell returns to Afghanistan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How the FBI Became a Target
August 12, 2022 09:30 - 26 minutesAmid threats against law enforcement, Attorney General Merrick Garland says he'll ask a judge to show the nation what the FBI was pursuing at Mar-a-Lago. The CDC offers looser guidelines on COVID, which it says will remain in our lives for the foreseeable future. And a potential National Park designation prompts arguments among neighbors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Less Inflation, But Still Not Elation
August 11, 2022 09:30 - 24 minutesNew price data show inflation slowing, raising hopes of economists. Former President Trump takes the Fifth. And the Department of Justice unseals charges against a member of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, accusing him of plotting to kill former National Security Adviser John Bolton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Raid Rage
August 10, 2022 09:30 - 27 minutesConservatives react in fury to an FBI search of former President Trump's property. President Biden signs a new law supporting chip manufacturing. And a study finds that climate change will have consequences for viruses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The FBI Raids Mar-a-Lago
August 09, 2022 09:30 - 26 minutesFBI agents search the home of former President Trump. Police investigate the killings of several Muslim men in New Mexico. And mayors of New York and Washington D.C. complain about a new Texas policy that sends undocumented migrants to their doorsteps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Senate Passes 'Historic' Climate, Health Care Bill
August 08, 2022 09:30 - 28 minutesSenate Democrats push a sweeping climate and health care bill across the finish line. A new round of fighting between Israel and Palestine over the weekend leads to dozens of deaths. And concerns mount over potential disaster at Europe's biggest nuclear plant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Monkeypox: Is a Siren a Solution?
August 05, 2022 09:30 - 27 minutesAmid mounting criticism, the Biden administration declares a national public health emergency over Monkeypox as it scrambles over vaccines and treatments. Two years after Breonna Taylor was shot and killed by police, the U.S. Justice Department files civil rights charges against four officers. And, the Sandy Hook parents who won millions from a right-wing conspiracy theorist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Red State Roe Voters
August 04, 2022 09:30 - 25 minutesIn a potential bellwether race for the midterms, Kansas rejects a ballot measure that would restrict abortion access. A major credit bureau blames a coding error for thousands of incorrect scores sent to lenders. And students are headed back to the classroom soon, but schools are warning there are hundreds of job openings for teachers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oh No Xi Didn’t: Pelosi Arrives in Taiwan
August 03, 2022 09:30 - 28 minutesDefying Chinese threats, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi becomes the highest ranking American to visit Taiwan in decades. California declares a state of emergency over monkeypox. And the Department of Justice tries to derail a mega merger in the publishing world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Al-Qaeda's Leader is Dead
August 02, 2022 09:30 - 29 minutesThe successor to Osama Bin Laden is killed by a CIA drone strike in Afghanistan. Kansas prepares to vote on a constitutional amendment on abortion. And pro-wrestling confronts allegations against the face of its empire, Vince McMahon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kentucky’s Fatal Flooding
August 01, 2022 09:30 - 27 minutesFloodwaters kill dozens in the Appalachian foothills. President Biden's latest positive test prompts questions about "rebound COVID." And a surprise agreement infuriates Senate Republicans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Solar Opposites
July 29, 2022 09:30 - 33 minutesAt a time when the Biden administration is calling for more renewable energy, ABC News partners-up with Inside Climate News to travel to Williamsport, OH to see how solar energy is tearing a rural community apart. We meet two families at the heart of the conflict: the Scheins have signed a lucrative deal to put solar panels on their farmland, while the Barneses are leading the charge against solar in the county, despite generally thinking renewable energy is a good idea. The tension has chang...
Has a Recession Begun?
July 28, 2022 09:30 - 27 minutesEconomists prepare what will likely be a second straight quarter of a shrinking economy, even as more Americans find jobs. The State Department announces that it's put an offer on the table to get back Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan. And the Department of Justice appears to be looking at former President Trump in its January 6th investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Conflict of Interest: The Fed’s Plan for Inflation
July 27, 2022 09:30 - 28 minutesThe Federal Reserve prepares to raise interest rates even further to clamp down on inflation, but retailers warn that spending habits are already changing. Russia plans to withdraw from the International Space Station. And a Saudi-backed golf tour prepares a tournament just miles from the World Trade Center, infuriating families of 9/11 victims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What It’s Like to Have Monkeypox
July 26, 2022 09:30 - 27 minutesAs officials express alarm about transmission, a monkeypox patient describes his symptoms. Pope Francis begins an "apology tour" in Canada. And Democrats race to codify same-sex marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices