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December 8, 2024 19 mins
Following the brazen murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, some were surprised by the lack of sympathy shown by people online. Those who follow the healthcare industry closely, however, say the anger towards the industry has been boiling for a long time.  Guest: Elisabeth Rosenthal, Senior Contributing Editor at KFF Health News & author, “An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You...
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A treasured gothic architectural gem reopens to the public five years after a fire. Bike Buses put a fresh spin on the commute to school for kids and parents across the US. A 11-year old lead the charge for cleaner air in Connecticut classrooms. A woman saved her twin sister’s life in a rare organ transplant. AI is helping farmers speed up crop breeding.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The manhunt for the shooter who killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO is going beyond New York City limits. President-elect Donald Trump and his VP JD Vance are defending their pick for Secretary of Defense. We’ll bring you the latest in the trial against Daniel Perry in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely. The government is going to be testing more raw milk—we'll tell you why. Plus, the end of an Eras Tour. Learn more about your ad choice...
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The killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO has brought out Americans’ pent-up anger against the health insurance industry. Syrian rebels are advancing toward another major city. The new jobs report showed a healthy labor market—so why is it so difficult to get a job right now? TikTok is one step closer to facing a US ban. Plus, how a man in Ontario saved his wife from a polar bear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....
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We have the latest on the search for the gunman who killed the CEO of United Healthcare. Vice President Kamala Harris has a fraction of money left from the record amount she raised for her presidential bid. Romania’s top court annulled the country’s presidential election result. Scientists find a trove of rare metals needed for clean energy. Plus, construction work has one of the lowest gender pay gaps in the US – hear how groups a...
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We’ll tell you how many jobs were added last month and how it compared to October. President-elect Donald Trump is digging in over Pete Hegseth’s nomination. New filings show exactly how much Elon Musk spent on getting Trump elected. US intelligence is shedding new light on how quickly Iran could create nuclear weapons. Plus, two Americans and one Canadian are thought to have died climbing New Zealand’s highest mountain. Learn more...
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We’re learning more about the movements of the gunman who shot UnitedHealthcare’s CEO in New York. A militant leader from a Syrian rebel group has told CNN about want he wants for the country. The Biden Administration is considering preemptive pardons for people that could be targeted by the next White House. US life expectancy isn’t expected to improve much in the coming decades. Plus, as the world heats up, a surprising culprit i...
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Northern California’s tsunami warning is canceled after magnitude 7.0 earthquake hits the Pacific Northwest. Customer outrage prompts one insurer to walk back a plan to limit anesthesia coverage. We'll tell you the latest details about the investigation into who killed the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. A congressional hearing on assassination attempts against President-elect Trump gets heated. And Boeing’s plea deal gets rejected Learn ...
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A 7.0-magnitude earthquake has hit off the coast of Northern California. Pete Hegseth insists he still has President-elect Donald Trump’s support – but what about key senators? A change in how one insurance company will cover anesthesia during surgery has some outraged. OnlyFans comes to China. And we’ll share what’s topping a list of the most mispronounced words of 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...
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The gunman who killed the UnitedHealthcare CEO left some clues behind when he fled. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are making their case to lawmakers for huge government cuts. Rebels in Syria have taken control of a second key city. We’ll tell you why DC is suing Amazon over some of its deliveries. Plus, dangerous snow squall warnings are in effect today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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We’re learning more details about the police hunt for a gunman who killed the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Two California kindergarten students are in critical condition after a man opened fire at their school. South Korean police are investigating whether the country’s president committed treason. We’ll tell you the latest on the Delta Air Lines stowaway. Plus, apparently a lot of people had a “pink, pilates, princess” phase this year...
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Police are searching for the gunman who shot and killed the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Amnesty International has accused Israel of genocide in Gaza, which the Israeli government denies. Bitcoin reached a record high after an announcement from President-elect Donald Trump. Pete Hegseth is busy trying to convince senators he should lead the Pentagon. Plus, the number of 401(k) millionaires just jumped. Learn more about your ad choices....
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Michel Barnier is now France's shortest-serving prime minister on record. The Supreme Court will likely side with Tennessee on a challenge to its gender-affirming care ban. Police say the man who killed the CEO of UnitedHealthcare this morning fled on an electric Citi Bike. We’ll tell you how leaded gasoline may have affected your mental health. Plus, two US golf organizations have announced new gender-related competition policies....
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Israel’s defense minister is optimistic about a hostage deal with Hamas, but didn’t say why. We’ll tell you why lawmakers blasted US airline executives today on Capitol Hill. Iranian authorities have temporarily released a Nobel laureate from prison after a surgery. Coca-Cola says it remains committed to environmental efforts, but activists aren’t convinced. Plus, we’ll tell you who Billboard says is the greatest pop star of the 21...
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The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments over a state law that bans gender-affirming care for transgender minors. The CEO of United Healthcare has been shot and killed in New York City. Pete Hegseth is standing his ground as Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, even as sources say replacements are being considered. We’ll tell you how the balance of power stands in Congress after the last House seat was called. Plus, NASA has made...
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South Korea’s defense minister has submitted his resignation, as calls grow for the President to be impeached following his short-lived martial law declaration. The Supreme Court is hearing a case on gender-affirming care that could impact transgender rights nationwide. Elon Musk’s bid to cut government spending has found some unlikely allies, and the final House seat of the 2024 election has been called. Russia's deputy foreign mi...
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Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors is going to the Supreme Court today. South Korea’s president is facing growing calls to resign, following his chaotic attempt to enact martial law in the country. Another one of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks is at risk of being replaced. A teacher has died from rabies in California. Plus, authorities in Paris are attempting once again to send a stowaway back to the ...
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We have an update on the status of Hunter Biden’s outstanding legal cases after he was pardoned by his father, President Joe Biden. A “woke-free” company’s stock surged today after the news that Donald Trump Jr. would join the board. Former German chancellor Angela Merkel spoke to CNN about her time as the first woman to lead Europe’s largest economy. We’ll tell you about new insight from the Department of Labor into US job opening...
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South Korea’s president says he will comply with parliament’s vote to block his declaration of martial law. Israel’s defense minister is threatening to directly target the Lebanese state as the ceasefire with Hezbollah grows shaky. We have the latest update on the woman who stowed away on a Delta flight to Paris last week. We’ll tell you what NFL linebacker Azeez Al Shaair’s suspension could cost him. Plus, Wikipedia has announced ...
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South Korea’s president has thrown the country into chaos by declaring martial law. President-elect Donald Trump is making his return to the global stage since winning the election. Wall Street isn't buying some of Trump and Elon Musk’s ambitious claims. China is going tit-for-tat with the US over semiconductors exports. Plus, there’s been a huge pie robbery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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