President Donald Trump’s request for FIFA to review a controversial red card against US striker Folarin Balogun has raised questions about fairness and preferential treatment at the World Cup. But experts say soccer’s governing body has long been open to possible political influence and corruption. We explore how that came to be and why fans continue to love the tournament despite FIFA. 

For more: Breaking down 36 disastrous hours for American soccer as World Cup bubble bursts 

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Guest: Simon Kuper, Financial Times reporter and co-author, ‘Soccernomics’ 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Photo: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters

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The Supreme Court finished its blockbuster term by striking down President Donald Trump’s executive order that would have limited birthright citizenship. But experts say it was not a total loss for Trump and some Republicans still want to push ahead. We break down the implications and examine how future presidents will also benefit from expanded executive authority thanks to this court. 

For more: Trump’s audacious bid to end birthright citizenship was not an entire loss at the Supreme Court 

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Guest: Joan Biskupic, CNN Chief Supreme Court Analyst 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin 

Photo: Al Drago/Getty Images

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Ahead of America’s 250th birthday, CNN tracked down multiple descendants of the original signers of the Declaration of Independence to ask: do you feel like we are living up to their vision? Their answers were as complicated as the country itself. 

For more: Descendants in a divided America 

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Guest: Catherine Shoichet, CNN Senior Writer 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin 

Photo: Tristen Rouse/CNN

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Over the past few weeks, a small player protest over Pride uniforms has kicked off a controversy in Major League Baseball. Some LGBTQ fans and politicians are angry (for very different reasons), and the episode is raising questions about LGBTQ progress and whether professional sports should play a role. We look at whether this drama on the diamond can tell us anything about Americans’ shifting attitudes on social issues under the second Trump administration. 

For more: Americans are divided on ‘culture war’ issues, a new CNN poll finds. Republicans are trying to leverage that in the midterms 

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Guests: Terri Hupfer & Hannah Keyser, CNN Sports Writer 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Photo by: Scott Marshall/AP

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A new report from global energy think tank Ember found that solar generated more US energy than coal in May 2026 for the first time on record. It comes at a time when the Trump administration has been actively hostile towards the development of wind and solar projects, despite a growing need for more electricity as more AI data centers come online. So, is this a minor blip, or a sea change? And is the current political climate making talk of climate change taboo on the campaign trail? 

For more: ‘Afraid to get my next bill’: Americans brace for higher costs to cool their homes this summer 

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Guest: Jane Flegal, Searchlight Institute Senior Fellow 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin 

Photo By: RyanJLane/E+/Getty Images

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Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff of California has long been a target of President Donald Trump dating back to Trump’s first impeachment trial. Now he is reportedly under investigation by Trump’s Justice Department for mortgage fraud (allegations Schiff denies). In a conversation recorded live at the Cascade PBS Ideas Festival, Schiff explains how he is preparing for possible legal action, how Democrats should respond if they take back the House of Representatives in the midterms, and if they have the right leadership in place to effectively push back against what he sees as a corrupt administration.

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Guest: Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin 

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President Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is set to fully reopen on Friday after Iran and the US sign a memo of understanding to end hostilities that will end the war and kickstart further negotiations. But will it bring down gas prices for American drivers – and when? We look at the complicated business of unwinding a war’s unintended consequences. 

For more: The tanks in Cushing, Oklahoma, are hitting bottom. The oil market is about to hit a tipping point 

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Guest: David Goldman, CNN Business Senior Reporter 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin 

Editorial Support: Chris Isidore

Photo By: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

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The recent Pentagon releases of declassified files detailing sightings of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) has piqued the interest of UFO enthusiasts and curious Americans alike. But despite increased transparency, a lack of hard evidence remains. Why do many of us want to believe there is intelligent life out there somewhere? And if scientists found that evidence, would we even accept it? 

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Guest: Adam Frank, University of Rochester astrophysicist  

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Photo By: Mario Tama/Getty Images

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A scheduled UFC fight at the White House on Sunday is being billed as a kickoff for America’s 250th birthday celebrations. But some critics are calling it a disrespectful money grab, and those who follow combat sports closely believe it is just an extension of a relationship that has served both sides financially and politically for years. So beyond the optics of the octagon, what purpose does this event serve? And can it help Trump and the GOP win back young male voters? 

For more: Young men are leaving Trump. Can a UFC fight at the White House get them back in the ring? 

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Guests: Francisco Muñiz & Luke Thomas 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin 

Editorial Support: Kit Maher

Photo by: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

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A dramatic shakeup of 60 Minutes under CBS editor-in-chief Bari Weiss culminated this week in the firing of longtime correspondent Scott Pelley. He, and some other employees who have recently left, have accused management of editorial interference in an effort to curry favor with the Trump administration (claims CBS denies). So is this a long overdue shakeup of an aging medium, or a sign of corporate media meddling? And what does it mean for the rest of the content we consume on TV? 

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Guest: Brian Stelter, CNN Chief Media Analyst 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin 

Photo By: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/File

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