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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.
July 23, 2019First Light - 072319On today’s show, the historic Equifax settlement comes with a warning to companies that collect personal data. Puerto Rico was engulfed by protesters Monday demanding the resignation of Governor Ricardo Rossello. And a big deal to avert a big crisis. Congressional leaders from both parties and the White House reaching a sweeping budget deal that would also lift the debt ceiling -- past next year's election....more39minPlay
July 22, 2019First Light - 07/22/19On today’s show, Monday could bring one of Puerto Rico's biggest protests ever, as angry islanders try to drive Gov. Ricardo Rosselló from office. From his golf resort in New Jersey over the weekend President Trump kept up his war of words targeting four progressive Democrats in the House as being anti-American. Kevin Carr has the latest on Marvel Universe as revealed at ComicCon. Michael chats with correspondent Clayton Neville about the heatwave that is affecting two thirds of the nation. Linda Kenyon previews Wednesday’s appearance before a House committee by Robert Mueller. And Steve Kastenbaum reports on the latest inductees to the Baseball Hall of Fame....more39minPlay
July 19, 2019First Light - 07/19/19On today’s show, much of the eastern two-thirds of the nation are experiencing a dangerous heatwave. President Trump tries to distance himself from those who chanted "Send Her Back" at a campaign rally this week. Kevin Carr recommends some movies to watch of the Apollo 11 anniversary. And 50 years later, a long look back at the first time men walked on the moon....more38minPlay
July 18, 2019First Light - 07/18/19On today’s show, the House has kills an effort to impeach the president. A hurdle is placed in front of the September 11 Victims' Compensation Fund. Senator Rand Paul puts the brakes on a funding bill for 9/11 first responders. Kevin Carr reviews the new version of the Lion King. Michael interviews astronauts aboard the International Space Station....more37minPlay
July 17, 2019First Light 071719On the show Wednesday , the House approved a resolution that condemned what Democrats are calling the president's "racist" tweets. Kevin Carr has the latest video for home viewing. Michael chat’s with Burt Flickinger about retail juggernaut Amazon and as we continue to commemorate the first lunar landing, a look at what we left on the moon....more39minPlay
July 16, 2019First Light 071619On today’s show: There’s a new hurdle for some migrants attempting to enter the U.S. as the Trump administration takes a step toward trying to limit immigration. President Trump's recent tweets about four congresswomen have escalated accusations of racism and xenophobia. And Michael looks back on the 50th anniversary of the launch of Apollo 11....more38minPlay
July 15, 2019First Light 071519In the Close Up: Immigration authorities have begun conducting raids in an operation expected to target thousands of undocumented immigrants. But, the impact has been less that expected. Starkly injecting race into his criticism of liberal Democrats, President Donald Trump said four congresswomen of color should go back to the ``broken and crime infested'' countries they came from, ignoring the fact that all of the women are American citizens and three were born in the U.S. Michael talks with Clayton Neville who is New Orleans where fears of catastrophic storm surges overwhelming New Orleans didn’t materialize but the threat of heavy rains continues today....more38minPlay
July 12, 2019First Light - 07/12/19In the Close Up: The Louisiana Gulf Coast is bracing for heavy rainfall as Tropical Storm Barry continues to slowly spin in the Gulf of Mexico. Trump did not issue an executive order mandating a citizenship question for all persons counted by the upcoming Census as he had threatened, instead the President has ordered all government departments to provide data. Kevin Carr reviews the new film Stuber. Michael asks listeners if the Trump administration is on the right path to fixing the immigration problem....more39minPlay
July 11, 2019First Light 071119In the Close Up: A tropical system that's expected to make landfall as a hurricane is prompting officials along parts of the Gulf Coast to prepare for flooding. Congress hears the emotional testimony from a migrant who was held in a detention center along the southern border. Kevin Carr tells us about the stir the casting of the newly announced live action remake of Little Mermaid has caused. And Michael asks listeners what they think about the viability of third parties in American politics....more38minPlay
July 10, 2019First Light 071019In the Close Up: President Trump's Labor Secretary is facing growing criticism for his role in the Jeffrey Epstein case. Americans are remembering the life of famed billionaire and politician Ross Perot who died yesterday at the age of 89. The Texas native is known for his role in the 1992 Presidential election. Kevin Carr has a new load of video available for home viewing. Michael chats with Capitiol Hill correspondent Linda Kenyon about Congress’ summer agenda....more39minPlay
FAQs about First Light:How many episodes does First Light have?The podcast currently has 1,158 episodes available.