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- Iran Rejects the Deal, Democrats Scramble, and a Few Stories You'll Want to HearTrump and Iran are at a standoff, Democrats are in full panic mode over redistricting, and we've got a cruise ship health scare plus some tech news that's actually worth your time.
- Ukraine Signals, Deadly Headlines, and Hollywood Goes to CourtMaya and David break down the latest on the Russia-Ukraine war, a string of deadly incidents making news, and the celebrity lawsuits lighting up Hollywood this week.
- Trump's Ceasefire Gambit, Redistricting Wins, and What's New in Tech and EntertainmentMaya and David break down Trump's surprise Russia-Ukraine ceasefire push, Republicans' growing edge in the redistricting fight heading into 2026, and a quick spin through the tech and entertainment stories worth knowing this morning.
- Shots Fired in the Strait, AI Drama in Silicon Valley, and History Wars in the ClassroomMaya and David break down a tense military standoff between the US and Iran, the latest chaos inside OpenAI, and a pair of culture war flashpoints that have lawmakers drawing new lines.
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- Iran on the Brink, Redistricting Wars, and the Tech Stories You Didn't See ComingMaya and David break down escalating tensions in the Middle East, the latest political power moves reshaping congressional maps, and a pair of tech and culture stories that caught everyone off guard.
- Ceasefire on the Edge, AI Deals in Washington, and a Hantavirus Scare at SeaMaya and David break down a shaky Middle East ceasefire, the Trump administration's new AI testing deal with Big Tech, and a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship that has passengers evacuating mid-voyage.
- War in Iran, Voter Fights at Home, and the Culture Stories Everyone’s Talking AboutMaya and David break down how the war in Iran is shaking global oil and U.S. strategy, the latest fights over voting, banks, and public safety at home, and the science and pop-culture stories that’ll have you sounding smart all day.
- War in Iran, Pain at the Pump, and the Battle for Power at HomeMaya and David break down how the Iran war is rocking oil markets, reshaping U.S. politics, and colliding with tech, space, and entertainment — all in under 15 minutes.
- War With Iran, Oil Shock Jitters, and Culture Wars in HollywoodMaya and David break down the latest strikes inside Iran, the oil shock hitting your wallet, and a string of celebrity and culture clashes that say a lot about where the country is right now.
- War With Iran, Pain at the Pump, and a Wild Night in HollywoodMaya and David break down the latest turns in the Iran war, what it means for gas prices and energy politics at home, and the Hollywood drama making headlines today.
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