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Start your day right with First Light! Join host Michael Toscano with updates on the latest overnight developments on all the major stories, and a look forward to the day ahead. First Light goes bey... more
FAQs about First Light:How many episodes does First Light have?The podcast currently has 1,158 episodes available.
September 19, 2019First Light - 09/19/19On Thursday’s program, Saudi officials displayed evidence they say supports their claim that Iran was behind weekend drone strikes on key oil facilities. California has been allowed to set tougher vehicle tailpipe emissions standards than the rest of the country for some 50 years. Now President Trump says he's not going to allow it any more. Kevin Carr reviews the Netflix series “The Spy”. And a suit has been filed against the state of Virginia challenging a state law that requires they identify their race to be able to obtain a marriage license, Michael talks to their attorney....more39minPlay
September 18, 2019First Light 091819On Wednesday’s program, the Saudis say oil production could be back to normal by the end of the month despite the damage to oil fields from an attack over the weekend. Senate Democrats try to move forward with gun legislation. Kevin Carr has the latest home cinema releases. And Michael talks money, with CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger and wealth manager Aquiles Larea....more39minPlay
September 17, 2019First Light 091719On Tuesday’s show, members of the United Auto Workers enter their second day on strike as contract negotiations with General Motors continues. President Trump considers ways of responding to the attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities causing a major spike in world oil prices. Michael talks politics and the problems the Democrats are facing with the political editor of The National Journal. And Michael sits down with Dr. Stuart Hoffman from the Department of Veterans Affairs to discuss traumatic brain injuries and the struggles combat vets are having....more39minPlay
September 16, 2019First Light - 09/16/19On Monday’s show, oil prices are on the rise after this weekend's attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities. The Trump administration is keeping watch and says some sort of action might be coming. Kevin Carr reviews the new film “Hustlers”. Michael talks to GasBuddy expert Patrick DeHaan on the future of oil prices. And Michael talks to Scientist Mathew Shupe who is about to embark on the largest Arctic research expedition in history....more38minPlay
September 13, 2019First Light - 09/13/19On Friday’s program, the third Democratic Presidential debate brought some agreement among candidates mixed with tension. The tepid relationship between the U-S and China might be warming up. President Trump's tariff delay on Beijing could ease tensions between the two superpowers. On this Friday the 13th Kevin Carr takes a look the "Friday the 13th" movie franchise and Michael talks with an expert on superstitions....more38minPlay
September 12, 2019First Light 091219On Thursday’s program, the Trump Administration is considering a ban on flavored e-cigarettes, which are seen as enticing young people to take up the smoking alternative. An update on the recovery effort in the Bahamas in the wake of unprecedented devastation from Hurricane Dorian. Kevin Carr reviews the new film “Empathy Inc.” And Michael’s conversation with Consumer Reports on the effort to end the mislabeling of processed meats....more39minPlay
September 11, 2019First Light 091119On Wednesday’s program, Democrats moved forward on Tuesday with new measures aimed at curbing gun violence, while President Trump also planned to huddle with Republican leaders. Houston health officials say three teenagers have been hospitalized with serious lung illnesses following electronic cigarette use and vaping. This follows a national trend that raises even more concern about the safety and regulation of e-cigarettes. Kevin Carr has the latest in home cinema releases. Michael talks to a Marine veteran hiking across American raising money for disabled vets. And Michael remembers 911 in a conversation with correspondent Jerry Bodlander....more39minPlay
September 10, 2019First Light 091019On Tuesday’s program, the first order of business for Democrats as they returned to the Capitol was to urge a Senate vote on a bill that would expand background checks for gun sales. A coalition of the 50 U.S. Attorney's General is looking into the power of Google. The announcement comes just days after a separate group of states disclosed an investigation into Facebook's market dominance. Kevin Carr previews the latest comic book inspired movie, "Joker". Michael talks over advances in fighting the deadly Ebola virus with Aimee Cunningham. And Jim Roope takes us inside the sell-off of Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch....more38minPlay
September 09, 2019First Light - 09/09/19On Monday’s program, President Trump says called off a meeting with the Taliban at Camp David after a Taliban bombing that killed an American soldier and 11 other people. In the Bahamas, less than a week since the Category 5 storm hit, 45 people have been confirmed dead. Hundreds are still missing, nearly 70,000 have been left homeless by the disaster and hundreds more are desperately looking for a way out. Kevin Carr reviews the Netflix series Carnival Row. And Michael talks to Rep. Miki Sherill (D-NJ) about military funds being diverted to the border wall....more38minPlay
September 06, 2019First Light - 09/06/19On Friday’s show, Hurricane Dorian bears down on North Carolina. Wall Street rebounds significantly perceiving some positive movement in trade talks with China. Kevin Carr reviews the latest Stephen King horror film “It Chapter 2”. Walmart is making major changes to its gun policy, Michael sits down with brand expert Jeff Fromm, to talk about how “making a statement” can affect business....more39minPlay
FAQs about First Light:How many episodes does First Light have?The podcast currently has 1,158 episodes available.