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September 15, 2026 • 27 mins
President Trump doubles down on pushing American artificial intelligence firms forward. A government watchdog describes “Alligator Alcatraz” detainees staying in cage-like structures for hours at a time. And the Environmental Protection Agency plans to drop Biden-era emissions standards for power plants.
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September 14, 2026 • 27 mins
A series of leaders, from tech CEOs to politicians, call for a slowdown in AI development. Saudi Arabia announces the shutdown of a key oil pipeline as it comes under attack. And a third person in Pennsylvania dies from the measles. AP Photo/Patrick Sison
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September 11, 2026 • 28 mins
On the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, victims’ families call on the White House to hold Saudi Arabia responsible. The Supreme Court forces Missouri to abandon redrawn congressional maps. And scientists believe the planet Mercury has been shrinking faster than previously thought.
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September 10, 2026 • 28 mins
President Trump addresses a Republican midterm convention, as legal experts raise questions about his payments to staffers. Aviation officials examine new evidence from the Amazon cargo jet crash. And Apple’s new CEO introduces new products, while facing questions about artificial intelligence breakthroughs.
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September 9, 2026 • 26 mins
As Canada implements new tariffs on American products, President Trump calls out Canadian firm Bombardier. A trove of documents suggests that New York officials withheld information about toxic air quality in the wake of the September 11th terror attacks. And President Trump will speak at a first-of-its-kind “midterm convention.”
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September 8, 2026 • 23 mins
An Amazon Prime cargo plane overruns a Miami runway, killing five and injuring several more. Prosecutors decide whether to take Lindsay Clancy to trial again. And an armed man lunges at Ohio gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton, prompting questions about security and political violence.
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September 7, 2026 • 22 mins
In a Labor Day special, Brad and Mike Dobuski recap recent reporting about how artificial intelligence is re-shaping work, and how an evolving economy is affecting our most significant purchases.
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September 4, 2026 • 27 mins
An ICE agent who allegedly shot a Venezuelan migrant in the leg and then lied about it surrenders to federal authorities. Defense attorneys for Lindsay Clancy ask a judge to dismiss the juror reportedly holding up an acquittal. And feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies at 92.
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September 3, 2026 • 24 mins
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces a public school ban on artificial intelligence in grades K-8. Democrats react to Sen. Ed Markey’s primary victory in Massachusetts. And New Jersey asks the Supreme Court to allow states to regulate prediction markets.
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September 2, 2026 • 28 mins
As the U.S. unleashes missiles on the Iranian coastline, Iran responds with strikes around the Middle East. The global bond market enters gut-check territory. And Germany accuses Russia of deploying an explosive-laden drone near the Leipzig airport.
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September 1, 2026 • 25 mins
Dozens rescued from Grand Canyon flooding. The US marks 6 months of war with Iran. And Trump asks the Supreme Court to allow firing of transgender military service members.
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August 31, 2026 • 23 mins
Facing soaring gas prices, President Trump announces a landmark deal to control millions of gallons of Venezuelan oil. Authorities in Nepal begin laying bodies of flood victims in mass graves. And NASA celebrates the launch of the most advanced space telescope in history.
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August 28, 2026 • 23 mins
The number of people missing in Nepal rises past a thousand. President Trump officially proposes a name change for Lake Ontario. And the Lindsay Clancy murder trial heads to a jury.
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August 27, 2026 • 28 mins
Meta reaches a landmark settlement with nearly every American state, promising $18 billion and new policies for teenage users. A landslide tears through towns in Nepal, leaving hundreds missing. And Democrat-controlled states sue the Trump Administration over new policies for mail ballots.
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August 26, 2026 • 27 mins
A new study claims 1 in 4 NFL players who died in a five-year stretch have been diagnosed with the brain disease CTE. Canada announces tough new tariffs in retaliation to President Trump. And tributes pour in for Dolly Parton, who has died at age 80.
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August 25, 2026 • 24 mins
President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney escalate their trade war on imports including cars. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatens new sanctions against Iranian trading partners. And the Hawk wildfire prompts tens of thousands of Reno residents to evacuate.
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August 24, 2026 • 26 mins
As Mark Carney declares economic “war” against the United States, new tariffs kick in on Canadian imports. The U.S. Postal Service announces a forthcoming rule that will compel states to furnish identifying data for mailed ballots. And Chief Justice John Roberts gives President Trump the green light to continue constructing a new White House ballroom – for now.
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August 22, 2026 • 27 mins
Today, we're sharing something a little different. This is the first episode of the latest true crime podcast from 20/20 and ABC Audio, "What Happened to the McStays?", hosted by Ashan Singh.
The McStay family home is found frozen in time — and spurs a yearslong mystery.
To keep listening, follow 'What Happened to the McStays?' for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, A...
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August 21, 2026 • 25 mins
Federal agents seize former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s phone before searching his Washington home. The U.S. deficit surges past $40 trillion. And Harry and Meghan return to a skeptical British public.
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August 20, 2026 • 28 mins
Drugmakers Merck and Moderna unveil a study claiming an experimental mRNA vaccine reduced recurrence of melanoma. Progressive Democrats surprise analysts with primary wins in Florida. And a former Ukrainian defense minister says Volodymyr Zelenskyy should face a wartime election.
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