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The news to know for Tuesday, October 17, 2023!
We'll tell you about President Biden's wartime trip to Israel, the efforts to get more aid to Gaza as desperation there worsens, and why thousands of A…
The news to know for Monday, October 16, 2023!
We'll explain new developments out of Gaza and America's role in it all.
Also, we'll tell you who won the first big political race ahead of the 2024 ele…
Today we’re talking about the attack in Israel and the now unfolding war. I’m speaking with Thanassis Cambanis, the director of Century International, an independent think tank that researches the hu…
The news to know for Friday, October 13, 2023!
We have a major new development to tell you about out of Israel as more than a million people are warned to evacuate.
Also, Republicans are going back t…
The news to know for Thursday, October 12, 2023!
We'll tell you what America's top diplomat will be doing in Israel today, how the Israeli government is coming together to deal with the crisis, and c…
The news to know for Wednesday, October 11, 2023!
We're talking about the promise President Biden made to Israel as it prepares for a ground war.
Also, one controversial congressman is facing new cr…
The news to know for Tuesday, October 10, 2023!
We'll explain how war is escalating in the Middle East and how it's dividing some people in the U.S.
Also, we're talking about the independent preside…
The news to know for Monday, October 9, 2023!
We'll go through a few key things to know about the surprise attack on Israel, the declared war now underway, and America's response.
Also, today is a fe…
These days, October is the start of the holiday shopping season. Smart shopping expert Trae Bodge is sharing her best advice about how to find deals, come up with gift ideas, and stay on budget throu…
The news to know for Friday, October 6, 2023!
We're talking about the restart of a border wall. This time, the Biden administration is behind It.
And we'll tell you why the U.S. military had to shoot…
The news to know for Thursday, October 5, 2023!
We'll tell you who is now in the running to lead the way in the U.S. House and what to expect until a decision is made.
Also, we're talking about how P…
The news to know for Wednesday, October 4, 2023!
The gavel is up for grabs. In an unprecedented move, the U.S. House speaker was voted out of the job. At this point, there's no clear successor.
Also,…
The news to know for Tuesday, October 3, 2023!
Former President Trump has a lot to say about his fraud trial as he gets ready for day two.
Also, we'll bring you the latest debate about whether the U.…
The news to know for Monday, October 2, 2023!
We're telling you about a last-minute deal to prevent a government shutdown: what it does and doesn't include and how long the funding lasts before it mi…
We’re releasing a bonus episode in honor of this weekend’s International Podcast Day! We’ve been doing this show for 6 years – so, we’re going back and talking about how The NewsWorthy got started, h…
Once again, the funding to keep the U.S. government in working order is running out. Why does this keep happening – seemingly year after year? We’re talking about the current situation and the bigger…
The news to know for Friday, September 29, 2023!
It's looking more likely parts of the government will have to stop operating in a couple of days. We'll tell you what lawmakers are doing now with a g…
The news to know for Thursday, September 28, 2023!
We'll bring you a few of the most stand-out moments from last night's GOP presidential debate.
And we'll tell you the latest from the impeachment in…
The news to know for Wednesday, September 27, 2023!
We're talking about tonight's GOP presidential debate and another, more unusual debate planned for later this year.
And we'll tell you why a judge …
The news to know for Tuesday, September 26, 2023!
We are just a few days away from a possible government shutdown. We'll explain where things stand, including the options lawmakers are considering an…