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The Morning Rundown
Start your day informed. Maya and David break down the top stories you need to know in under 15 minutes.
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168 episodes, newest first.
- Trump’s Second-Year Shockwaves, Greenland Showdown, and Space WondersMaya and David break down Trump’s second-year economic and foreign-policy shockwaves, the Greenland-fueled NATO drama roiling allies, and wrap with jaw-dropping Webb space discoveries and what’s hot on Netflix—all in under 15 minutes.
- Tariffs, Trials, and a Fashion Legend: Your 15-Minute Morning RundownMaya and David break down Trump’s new tariff threat and RFK Jr.’s vaccine and immigration fights, then zoom out to big science and space milestones, and close with Valentino’s legacy and a little Dolly sparkle.
- Greenland Tensions, ICE Protests at Home, and Legends on the Big StageMaya and David break down Trump’s Greenland showdown, unrest around ICE and policing in Minneapolis, and say goodbye to a Lion King legend while checking in on Venus Williams and C.J. Stroud. Smart news, conservative-leaning takes, all in under 15 minutes.
- Global Power Plays, Winter Chaos, and the Human Side of SportsMaya and David break down Trump’s latest foreign policy moves, dangerous winter weather and unrest at home, plus a sports roundup that goes from playoff drama to a record-setting Everest descent.
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- Minnesota Power Struggle, AI Ads, and Culture Clashes Close to HomeMaya and David break down the political showdown around ICE in Minnesota, what AI-powered ads and Chinese EVs mean for your wallet and privacy, and the cultural flashpoints reshaping immigration, justice, and entertainment in America.
- Iran on Edge, Policing Under Fire, and Hollywood’s Power ShuffleMaya and David break down rising tensions around Iran and U.S. policy, the latest flashpoints over policing and ICE, and a big shake-up at Lucasfilm that says a lot about where entertainment and tech are headed.
- ICE Backlash, Outbreak Fears, and the Culture vs. AI ShowdownMaya and David break down the brewing ICE controversy, new measles and travel-related health scares, and how artists and platforms are suddenly drawing hard lines against AI.
- ICE Raids, Trump’s Combustible Week, and BTS Breaks the InternetMaya and David break down tense ICE clashes in Minneapolis, Trump’s escalating rhetoric and economic spin, and then lighten things up with BTS’s massive comeback and some sobering celebrity news—all in under 15 minutes.
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