- 8 minutes 1 secondWashington Wildfires, Iran Talks, Lunar Collision and more
Fast-moving wildfires destroy homes across Washington State. President Trump to resume Iran talks. Todd Blanche formally reminds Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund. A restaurant goldfish declared ‘sentient beings’ in Argentina. Plus, a SpaceX rocket expected to slam into the moon.
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3 August 2026, 11:37 am - 24 minutes 58 secondsOne Thing: Some AI Leaders Want to Pump the Brakes. It Too Late?
A debate over government regulation in the AI industry is intensifying after models built by OpenAI and Anthropic were able to access the open internet during testing and hack into various public organizations and accounts. There are growing calls to slow the pace of development so that safety and security measures can catch up. But how does the Trump administration feel about that? And are top AI executives even on the same page?
For more: Anthropic said its AI models hacked into other companies’ systems during testing
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Guests: Jennifer Ji, Center for Security and Emerging Technology & Hadas Gold, CNN AI Correspondent
Host: David Rind
Producer: Paola Ortiz
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
Senior Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum
Photo: Nathan Howard/Reuters
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2 August 2026, 8:30 am - 17 minutes 17 seconds5 Good Things: A New Search for Amelia Earhart’s Plane is Taking Flight
A paraplegic man and his best friend set off on a trip that could redefine what accessibility means. Meet the CNN Hero protecting mountain gorillas by empowering their human neighbors. Researchers are heading to a remote Pacific island hoping to solve the decades-old mystery of what happened to Amelia Earhart. Women's professional baseball begins a historic new chapter in front of a sold-out crowd. Plus, we'll tell you why thousands gather in Tuscany for one of Italy's most charming races.
Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco
Producer: Eryn Mathewson
Senior Producer: Zach Goldbaum, Felicia Patinkin
Editorial Support: Laura Sharman, Kathleen Toner
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1 August 2026, 8:30 am - 7 minutes 10 secondsGaza Peace Plan Milestone, Weekend Heat Wave, Guthrie’s Ransom Notes Released and more
President Donald Trump announced a breakthrough between Israel and Hamas, but there’s major caveats. We’ll tell you which parts of the US could see record temperatures this weekend. We have new developments in the Nancy Guthrie abduction case. A fiery military jet crash on a California Marine Corps base is under investigation. Plus, the fallout continues over FIFA’s plan to sell a minority stake in the World Cup to private investors.
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31 July 2026, 9:34 pm - 8 minutes 4 secondsTrump Pushing for Blanche, Morocco-Spain Migrant Rush, Anthropic AI Goes Rogue and More
President Donald Trump is defending the controversial Department of Justice "anti-weaponization fund" as his pick for permanent Attorney General hangs in the balance. An estimated 60,000 migrants rush the border between Morocco and Spain. New York becomes the latest state to take the prediction market Kalshi to court. Anthropic admits its AI models also went rogue and hacked outside systems. And certain peptides get one step closer to FDA approval.
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31 July 2026, 4:16 pm - 8 minutes 32 secondsTrump's AG Move, World Cup Boycott, Kitten’s Wheels and more
President Trump announced a deal with Hamas as conflict in the Middle East escalates. The president threatens to pull his nomination of Todd Blanche for Attorney General, amid GOP revolt. The father of the Georgia school shooter is sentenced to 15 years in prison. Europe threatens a World Cup boycott over $20 billion FIFA plan. Plus, a kitten gets DIY wheelchair.
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31 July 2026, 11:32 am - 7 minutes 42 secondsDrone Strike in Egypt, World Cup Boycott, AI Medical Advice and more
We start with the latest country to be pulled into the widening US-Iran conflict. The first parent of a school shooter to be convicted of murder has been sentenced. FIFA’s controversial plan to privatize the World Cup is hitting an abrupt roadblock. Another Republican senator is throwing Todd Blanche’s attorney general confirmation into further doubt. Plus, what you need to know before you upload your medical data into an AI program.
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30 July 2026, 10:05 pm - 7 minutes 24 secondsBlanche Nomination Stalls, CNN Poll Favors Dems, Missile Lands in Poland and More
President Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general is in trouble. We have some new economic data to discuss. A new CNN poll shows that as of now, Democrats have an edge heading into the midterms. A missile apparently launched by Russia lands inside Poland. And the cyclosporiasis outbreak takes a bite out of Taco Bell sales.
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30 July 2026, 4:21 pm - 7 minutes 48 secondsMore US Strikes, Fed Stays Put, BTS Backs Out and more
The US launches more strikes in Iran after President Trump’s retaliation vow. Dr. Anthony Fauci declines to answer questions over 100 times. The Fed holds interest rates steady, as three officials dissent. BTS pulls out of the Grammys after Asian pop category was added. Plus, the Green Bay Packers continue bike-riding tradition.
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30 July 2026, 11:24 am - 7 minutes 19 secondsFed Holds Rates Steady, Todd Blanche’s Nomination in Peril, World Cup Controversy and more
We start with a divided Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates and how Wall Street is reacting. Dr. Anthony Fauci could be in trouble after repeatedly pleading the Fifth. A key Republican holdout is threatening to tank Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general tomorrow. We’ll hear another round of emotional testimony in a Massachusetts mom’s triple-murder trial. Plus, the soccer world is furious about a controversial plan from FIFA.
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29 July 2026, 9:51 pm - 7 minutes 38 secondsFauci Pleads the Fifth, Trump’s Approval Tanking, US Bans Humanoid Robot
Dr. Anthony Fauci was subpoenaed to testify on Capitol Hill to answer questions about the Covid-19 pandemic — but he’s keeping quiet. As President Donald Trump promises to retaliate against Iran, questions remain about US weapons stockpiles. Meanwhile, a new CNN poll is full of warning signs for Trump and his priorities. Wildfires continue to scorch Western Europe, and more countries could be in the danger zone. And we’ll explain why the US is banning certain foreign-made humanoid robots.
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