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September 17, 202412 PM ET: Diddy charges, Lebanon pager attack, weight loss pills & moreSean "Diddy" Combs will appear in federal court later today, charged with racketeering, conspiracy, and sex trafficking. Former President Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail after Sunday’s apparent assassination attempt against him. Hundreds of people have been injured by an attack in Lebanon that made pagers explode. Instagram is forcing millions of teenagers to get protected accounts – we'll talk you through the changes. And, popular weight loss drugs could soon come in pill form....more7minPlay
September 17, 20249 AM ET: Trump blames Democrats, Springfield bomb threats, interest rate cut & moreFormer President Donald Trump’s campaign is trying to blame Democrats for the assassination attempts against him. Meanwhile, Springfield, Ohio continues to deal with the fallout of Trump making baseless claims about immigrants in the city. The Fed is finally expected to cut interest rates, but it's not clear by how much. US weapon stockpiles are starting to run low because of the demand from Ukraine. Plus, an unnamed storm has brought a once-in-1,000-year rainfall event to North Carolina....more7minPlay
September 17, 20246 AM ET: Trump describes assassination attempt, Harris courts Teamsters, ‘Diddy’ arrested & moreFormer President Donald Trump has recounted the assassination attempt against him, praising the Secret Service. Vice President Kamala Harris is seeking Teamsters' endorsement, pushing pro-union policies. Rapper and producer Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested in NYC amid ongoing allegations. Drug-resistant infections could cause 39 million deaths in 25 years. And, gymnast Jordan Chiles appeals to regain her bronze Olympic medal....more7minPlay
September 16, 20246 PM ET: Security boosted at Mar-a-Lago, Putin expands Russian military, Boeing’s austerity measures & moreActing Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe says there’s a heavy uniformed presence at Mar-a-Lago after yesterday’s apparent assassination attempt. Springfield, Ohio has cancelled its annual arts and culture celebration due to security concerns. Russian President Vladmir Putin wants to boost the country’s army by 180,000 troops. Boeing has implemented a hiring freeze amid the ongoing strike. Plus, North Carolina is experiencing once-in-1,000-year rainfall....more7minPlay
September 16, 202412 PM ET: Trump’s attempted assassin charged, coal plant’s clean energy solution, ‘Succession’ in real life & moreThe man accused of trying to assassinate former president Donald Trump yesterday has been charged in federal court today. Trump is adding pressure to an already complicated government funding fight. A Minnesota coal plant found the key to solving America’s biggest clean energy challenge. New York City Mayor Eric Adams's administration faces federal probes and resignations amid corruption allegations. The plot of HBO’s 'Succession' is playing out in a Nevada courtroom today, as Rupert Murdoch's children are fighting in court over control of his media empire....more7minPlay
September 16, 20249 AM ET: Apparent assassination attempt details, TikTok fights ban, Jackson 5 member dies & moreWe’re learning new details about the man being held in connection with another apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Vice President Kamala Harris could be getting a surprising endorsement soon. TikTok has 15 minutes to convince a federal appeals court not to support a ban on its social media app in the US. Washington and Seoul are trying to reach a new cost-sharing deal for US forces in South Korea. And, a member of the Jackson 5 has died at the age of 70....more7minPlay
September 16, 20246 AM ET: Apparent Trump assassination attempt, Springfield bomb threats, Emmy Awards shock & moreAuthorities are investigating an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and a man has been detained. Israeli hostages found in December were reportedly killed in an Israeli airstrike. The Mayor of Springfield, Ohio says bomb threats have put the community on edge after false claims about immigrants. The US Coast Guard starts a hearing to look at the Titan submersible implosion. And, there was a surprise ending at the Emmy Awards last night....more7minPlay
September 15, 2024One Thing: No Phones in Class. It’s The Law Here Now.Some states have moved to ban cell phones in schools to improve students’ engagement and mental health. However, the specific rules and implementation vary wildly from school to school. In this episode, we hear from one district official in Indiana about why their policy has been a success – so far. Guest: Dr. Laura Hammack, Beech Grove City Schools Superintendent...more24minPlay
September 14, 20245 Good Things: A Woman Bikes 700 Miles to Honor Her Late Brother’s MemoryA woman went on a 700-mile bike ride to raise awareness about substance abuse after her brother died from fentanyl poisoning. Scientists have figured out a way to turn banana waste into denim and clean energy for rural communities in Pakistan. A stay-at-home mom in Michigan dresses up like a clown to pick up trash and her neighbors love her message. The San Diego Zoo is celebrating the birth of an endangered tiger cub. Plus, a Chicago man takes a more scenic route to work downtown....more14minPlay
September 13, 20246 PM ET: Election heats up, Boar’s Head plant closure, stranded astronauts' Q&A & moreBoth presidential nominees are blazing the campaign trail in key battleground states. Secretary of State Antony Blinken gave new insight into how Russia is trying to influence elections in the US and abroad. Boar’s Head says it’s closing a Virginia plant linked to a deadly listeria outbreak. A military court in Congo handed down death sentences to dozens of people, including three Americans. And, two stranded NASA astronauts spoke publicly for the first time since being left behind on the International Space Station....more7minPlay