First Trade Deal?, College Library Protests & New Netflix Design - Thursday, May 8, 2025
Release Date: 05/08/2025
Special Edition: Sober Curious Shift? Wellness, Wine, & What’s Changing
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Alcohol is still big business in America—but the numbers are shifting. From wine to beer to spirits, sales are dropping across the board, and it’s not just Gen Z driving the change. Today, you'll hear some surprising data on drinking habits and the rise of non-alcoholic options, and then you'll hear a personal take on what it's really like to give up alcohol. Whether you're wine-loyal or booze-free, this episode dives into the cultural shift reshaping what—and why—we drink. Join us again for our 10-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri! Learn more about our guests:...
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Trump-Musk Feud, ‘Reverse Discrimination’ Ruling & National Donut Day - Friday, June 6, 2025
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Travel Ban 2.0, Air Quality Alerts & Muted Pride Month- Thursday, June 5, 2025
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Abortion Policy Reversed, Navy Ship Renamed & #SkinnyTok Banned- Wednesday, June 4, 2025
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The news to know for Wednesday, June 4, 2025! We'll update you on America's trade negotiations and how an emergency abortion policy was just reversed. Also, there are now air quality concerns spanning several states from the Midwest to the East to the South (and not just from wildfires.) Plus, we'll tell you which Navy ship is being renamed, why TikTok is banning a popular hashtag, and what new movies will debut at the Tribeca Festival starting today. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See...
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ICE Faces Backlash, Tulsa Reparations Plan & Wrap on WTF- Tuesday, June 3, 2025
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Flamethrower Attack, New Metal Tariffs & Taylor Takes Control- Monday, June 2, 2025
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Special Edition: Read More, Scroll Less – Finding Time for Books & Joy This Summer
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ICE Quotas Rise, Heat Snap Hits & Spelling Bee Comeback - Friday, May 30, 2025
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Court Blocks Tariffs, Musk’s Farewell & Manhattanhenge Magic - Thursday, May 29, 2025
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The news to know for Thursday, May 29, 2025! We’re talking about a court decision that could bring a global trade war to a halt. Also, Elon Musk’s break with President Trump, and the new announcement that could send thousands of international students back home. Plus, why moms could be struggling with mental health, which Republican politicians just received presidential pardons, and how to see the phenomenon known as “Manhattanhenge” today. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: ...
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Trump Targets Visas, Chrisleys Pardoned & Summer Movie Season - Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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info_outlineThe news to know for Thursday, May 8, 2025!
We’re talking about how the Federal Reserve is reacting to an ongoing trade war, as a new deal is expected to be announced today,
Also, new protests at Columbia University that put students in a face-off with security, and why President Trump designated today as Victory Day in the U.S.,
Plus, what we know about Trump’s controversial new pick for Surgeon General, how a family used technology to bring a victim into the courtroom, and what’s changing on Netflix for the first time in more than a decade
Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes!
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