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The news to know for Wednesday, January 7, 2026!

We're talking about the people now in charge of Venezuela, both condemning the U.S. and striking an oil deal with the Trump administration.

And President Trump's renewed push to take over Greenland, which he says could involve the U.S. military.

Also, why some Democrat...

The news to know for Tuesday, January 6, 2026!

We're talking about the Venezuelan leader's first public comments since his capture, as well as new plans for his country's future and America's role in it.

Also: a major shift in vaccine policy. The CDC has slashed the number of vaccines recommended for all American children.

Plus, a big announcement from former vice presidential ...

The news to know for Monday, January 5, 2026!

We'll tell you about the U.S. military raid that captured Venezuela's leader, what the Trump administration wants from the country, and which other nations are now being warned they could be next.

Also, who was allegedly behind a failed New Year's Eve terror plot on the East Coast, and why President Trump called off his plans for the National Gua...

As 2026 gets underway, many people feel pressure to set big goals and hit the ground running — but that mindset can quickly lead to stress or burnout.

In this Special Edition, clinical psychologist and Generation Anxiety author Dr. Lauren Cook joins us to talk about why New Year's resolutions so often fall apart, how anxiety plays ...

The news to know for Wednesday, December 31, 2025!

We're talking about New Year's Eve celebrations—from where the biggest events are happening, to what authorities are doing to ramp up security, and how the weather is expected to impact it all.

Also, which state is losing all of its child care funding from the federal government.

And how health care is getting more expensive fo...

The news to know for Tuesday, December 30, 2025!

We're talking about what could be a dramatic escalation between the Trump administration and Venezuela, and the latest warnings from a dangerous winter weather system in the U.S.

We'll also tell you why charges were dropped against an influencer shot in an immigration operation.

Plus, what to know about a surge of new flu cases, a w...

The news to know for Monday, December 29, 2025!

We'll tell you how winter weather is putting millions of Americans on alert, including those trying to get home for the holidays.

And why President Trump says peace in Ukraine could be closer than ever.

Also, we're explaining a new FBI investigation into what could be a massive fraud scheme in Minnesota.

Plus: how st...

As we wrap up 2025 and head into a new year, we're taking a moment to focus on something we could all use more of: good news.

Branden Harvey from Good Good Good joins us to count down the 10 most popular good news stories of the year. These are stories of kindness, creativity, and community — small acts with big ripple effects — reminding...

The news to know for Wednesday, December 24, 2025!

We're talking about the largest batch of Epstein Files released so far. They contain many more mentions of President Trump, though the White House says some are fake.

Also, what the U.S. Supreme Court decided about efforts to send the National Guard into an American city.

Plus: how some people are now watching the controversial...

The news to know for Tuesday, December 23, 2025!

We're talking about the next push to expand the immigration crackdown in the U.S. in the new year.

And why dozens of American diplomats were just removed from their jobs.

Also: what to expect from a new "Trump class" of Navy battleships.

Plus: approval for a promising new weight-loss pill that's like Ozempic, contro...

The news to know for Monday, December 22, 2025!

We'll tell you what is and isn't in the latest big batch of Epstein Files, and why some lawmakers are now talking about impeachment.

Also, we'll recap President Trump's final rally of the year.

And the Trump administration's latest deal to lower certain drug prices.

Plus: what to expect if you're traveling this Chris...

For a lot of Americans right now, the economy feels uncertain. There's a lot of noise and politics around what's happening, but what does the data actually show?

In this episode, Moody's Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi breaks down where the U.S. economy really stands, from the job market and inflation to Federal Reserve decisions, tr...

The news to know for Friday, December 19, 2025!

We'll tell you how the manhunt for a mass shooter finally ended, and how investigators now say he kept killing while they were searching for him.

Also: why a judge has now been convicted of a felony in an immigration case.

And how the Trump administration is effectively ending transgender care for minors.

Plus: histo...

The news to know for Thursday, December 18, 2025!

What to know about President Trump's primetime address to the nation last night—how he rates his first year back in office, and why some say it was the wrong message.

Also, why the U.S. is now suing the U.S. Virgin Islands, who is donating to the so-called Trump Accounts this time, and what a new version of history at the White House shows.

The news to know for Wednesday, December 17, 2025!

We'll tell you about the latest escalation from the U.S. that could be a step toward war with Venezuela.

Also, the most powerful aide in the White House is sharing her blunt views on President Trump's first year.

Plus, what Americans are being told to watch out for t...

The news to know for Tuesday, December 16, 2025!

We're talking about the timeline leading up to the murders of a famous Hollywood director and his wife, and why President Trump is now facing backlash over his response.

Also: a manhunt for a mass shooter, a potential terror attack that was prevented, and a community forced to evacuate.

Plus, why the government is seeking more te...

The news to know for Monday, December 15, 2025!

Unfortunately, we have to tell you about multiple tragedies, from mass shootings to targeted attacks.

And some stories of heroism that have emerged from the horror.

Also, what's in the latest batch of "Epstein Files" and how it involves some of the most prominent men in politics, entertainment, and business.

Plus: wh...

We're taking a look back at the biggest tech stories of 2025, from surprising breakthroughs to the moments that didn't live up to the hype.

Tech Brew Ride Home host Brian McCullough joins us to break down the year's top trends, and what these shifts could mean for 2026.

Lea...

The news to know for Friday, December 12, 2025!

We'll tell you how Americans played a role in the dramatic rescue of this year's Nobel Peace Prize winner, just as the U.S. targets the country she's from.

Also, senators just blocked dueling plans that could affect how much millions of Americans pay for health insurance.

And what to know about President Trump's latest AI order.