Tune in here to this Thursday edition of the Brett Winterble Show! 

Brett kicks off the program by talking about Ismail Haniyeh, a top leader of Hamas, was assassinated on Wednesday by an explosive device covertly smuggled into the Tehran guesthouse where he was staying, according to seven Middle Eastern officials Brett also talks about Imprisoned American journalist Evan Gershkovich and former US Marine Paul Whelan were freed from prison in Russia Thursday as part of the largest multi-country prisoner swap since the Cold War.

Brett also discusses US unemployment benefits jumped to the highest level in almost a year, adding to evidence that the labor market is slowing. Initial claims increased by 14,000 to 249,000

Beth Troutman from Good Morning BT is also here for this Thursday episode of Crossing the Streams. Brett and Beth talk about the end of summer and the back-to-school season. Beth Troutman reflects on the nostalgic Beth and Brett discuss the emotional impact on the families of the hostages Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan, and the nature of the trade, which involved exchanging individuals, including convicted criminals and hackers, between countries. also shares what Bo and Beth have coming up Friday on Good Morning BT!

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