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  • 6 minutes 34 seconds
    Iran’s Response to US Proposal, Landmark Social Media Verdict, Stephen Colbert’s New Job and more

    We start with Iran’s conditions for ending the war despite initially resisting a US plan. We’ll break down a jury’s decision in a social media addiction trial against tech giants. The Supreme Court ruled in a music copyright fight challenging a major internet service provider. The latest push to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown has fallen flat. Plus, the next chapter in this late-night host’s career. 

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    25 March 2026, 9:32 pm
  • 6 minutes 58 seconds
    Iran War Talks, Open AI Shutters App, ‘Robot Umpires’ and more

    Trump administration officials are trying to schedule talks with Iran aimed at ending the war. British police have arrested two men in connection with a suspected antisemitic arson attack in London. Savannah Guthrie spoke about her mother’s abduction with NBC “Today Show” colleague and longtime friend, Hoda Kotab. An AI video generation app is shutting down just months after it launched. Plus, "robot umpires" are making their official MLB debuts this season.

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    25 March 2026, 4:06 pm
  • 8 minutes 30 seconds
    Dem Flips FL District, Troops to Mideast, Dino Auction and more

    Sources tell CNN, the US Army is about to send 1,000 troops to deploy to the Middle East.  Congress debates DHS funding as TSA workers continue to go unpaid.  Democrats flips a Florida State House district that covers Mar-A-Lago.  A Jury finds Meta liable in child sexual exploitation on social media.  Plus, A Triceratops skeleton dating back 66 million years is up for auction.

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    25 March 2026, 11:35 am
  • 6 minutes 45 seconds
    LGA Collision Investigation, DHS Funding Standoff, MN Sues Trump Admin and more

    Federal investigators gave an update on the deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport. Two issues threaten Senate Republicans’ plan to end the DHS shutdown. A clash between Minnesota officials and the Trump administration heats up again. We’ll break down the latest developments on peace talks between the US and Iran. Plus, details on an American freed from captivity in the Middle East.


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    24 March 2026, 10:20 pm
  • 6 minutes 57 seconds
    Airport Chaos, Florida Special Election, ‘Dirty Dozen’ and more

    CNN is tracking the longest airport wait times, and what to know if you miss your flight. The state of talks between the US and Iran remain unclear as the war wages on. Voters are heading to the polls in Palm Beach, Florida for a special election that could flip the president's home district. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is testifying in the criminal trial of a former congressman and close friend. Plus, which produce tops this year’s “Dirty Dozen” list and how to reduce your pesticide exposure.

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    24 March 2026, 4:15 pm
  • 8 minutes 43 seconds
    ICE at Airports, Iran Attacks Israel, Space Yeast and more

    An NTSB team is on the site of the deadly LaGuardia collision.  Iran bombards Israel as President Trumps claims progress in talks.  Senate Republicans think they have a plan to end the government shutdown.  The Trump administration is set to pay a French energy company $1 billion for cancelled wind farms.  Plus, students in Maine are planning to send yeast to the stratosphere as part of a NASA project. 

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    24 March 2026, 11:06 am
  • 6 minutes 30 seconds
    LGA Reopens, ICE Agents in Airports, SCOTUS on Mail-in Ballots and more

    NTSB investigators are examining a fatal collision at LaGuardia Airport. President Donald Trump rejected an off-ramp to the DHS shutdown as ICE agents assist TSA. Financial markets are reacting to Trump’s decision to temporarily stop striking Iranian energy sites. We’ll tell you about a deadly Colombian military plane crash. Plus, key takeaways from a Supreme Court challenge to a high-profile voting case.

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    23 March 2026, 10:08 pm
  • 7 minutes 33 seconds
    Iran Bombing Paused, Antisemitic Arson Attack, NYC First Lady Controversy and more

    President Donald Trump suggests the US held "very good" talks with Iran about ending the war, but is Iran on the same page? A collision between a fire truck and a plane has left 2 people dead and dozens injured. Meanwhile, ICE agents have been deployed to US airports, but will they help alleviate the long TSA lines? In London, counter terrorism police are investigating an antisemitic attack targeting the city’s largest Jewish community. And New York City’s first lady is under fire for her art.

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    23 March 2026, 4:10 pm
  • 7 minutes 43 seconds
    UPDATED: LaGuardia Collision, Iran Threat, Life-Saving Foam and more

    President Trump backs off his threat to hit power plants if Iran keeps the Strait of Hormuz closed.  Two pilots have been killed, several people hurt after a plane hits a fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia airport.  ICE agents are deploying to airports amid partial government shutdown. CNN speaks to the first patient treated with a life-saving foam.  Plus, a man with Down Syndrome builds a successful spice business.  

    This episode has been updated from a previous released version.

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    23 March 2026, 11:11 am
  • 24 minutes 36 seconds
    One Thing: Inside the ‘Casino-ification’ of Everything (Including War)

    Prediction markets are opening new doors to bet on pretty much anything - even outcomes during war. But things can get pretty heated when money is on the line, and now at least one state is stepping in to accuse a major prediction market of running an illegal gambling operation. WIRED’s Kate Knibbs talks about the “casino-ification” of everything and what this could mean for the future of politics and betting.   

    For more: Iran-related bets on prediction sites scrutinized over ‘death markets’ and possible insider trades 

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    Guests: Jesus Martinez & Kate Knibbs, WIRED Senior Writer  

    Host: David Rind 

    Producer: Paola Ortiz 

    Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

    Photo: Daniel Heuer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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    22 March 2026, 8:30 am
  • 13 minutes 46 seconds
    5 Good Things: A Rhode Island Community’s ‘Miracle on Ice’

    A group of dads in London are learning a new skill to connect with their daughters and each other. Two pay phones nearly 3,000 miles apart are bridging a generational gap. A new breakthrough device is helping patients manage Parkinson’s disease in a more personalized way. After a devastating tragedy, a high school boys' hockey team in Rhode Island finished their season in a way that feels like a movie. Plus, a sweet update on the world's favorite baby monkey. 

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    Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco 

    Producer: Eryn Mathewson  

    Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin 

    Editorial Support: Graham Hurley, Hanako Montgomery 

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    21 March 2026, 8:30 am
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