Best CNN Hero Podcasts (2025)

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Gaza famine warning, NYPD ‘hero' killed, Chicago legend dies & more 6:32

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A UN backed food security initiative says a worst-case scenario of famine is unfolding in Gaza. The NYPD has paid tribute to the officer killed in yesterday’s mass shooting. Flooding near Beijing has killed dozens of people. India says it’s killed militants responsible for a massacre that triggered a dangerous conflict. And, a Chicago Hall of Famer…

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- July 29 Hr 1 43:35

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Pic of POI Released in Murder of Hero Parents Slaughtered Protecting Daughters on Hike| Crime Alert 8PM 07.29:2025 6:42

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FIND HIM: Authorities release a sketch and photo of the person of interest they say slaughtered a couple, who was hiking with their two young girls. Officials say the pair died protecting their daughters from the assailant. A vengeful husband kills his wife and then hunts down and kills a man because "he knew he was going to jail" - cops say. Plus,…

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Smut Over Safety: Dad Lets 4 Tots Roast in Car While He Perused Porn| Crime Alert 7PM 07.29.2025 6:56

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A judge blasts a bad dad who let his four kids bake in a scorching hot car while he hit a porn shop...she eviscerates him with a dose of reality saying he could've returned to a "car full of your dead children." A Delta pilot lands himself in cuffs - as soon as his plane lands, accused of committing sick acts against children. Plus, customers accid…

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Sicko Sought: Manhunt for Beast Who Torched Dog| Crime Alert 6PM 07.29.2025 6:07

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NY officials and animal lovers are on the hunt for the monster who set dragged a dog & set it on fire. The horrific crime was caught on camera. Gone Girls: A California mom & her baby disappear after a routine doctor's appointment; their distraught family is asking for your help to find them. Plus, a rookie cops lifting routine get him pinched! Jen…

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Trump on recognizing Palestine, China-US trade talks, NYC gunman details & more 6:53

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President Donald Trump has responded to the UK’s plan to recognize Palestine under certain conditions. Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell has offered to testify in Congress but has given a set of conditions. We have new details about the Manhattan gunman. We explain why tariffs might surge after a two-day trade meeting between China and th…

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Ark State Police Release First Image of "Person in Interest" in Deadly Trail Attack | Crime Alert 5PM 07.29.25 6:55

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Crime Online

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Bloodied Five-Year-Old Sole Survivor of Triple Murder-Suicide by Gun Violence | Crime Alert 4PM 07.29.25 5:55

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A man shoots and kills three women inside a Hilliard, Florida, home before turning the gun on himself, leaving a bloodied 5-year-old girl as the sole survivor who ran to a neighbor for help. A former Columbus, Ohio police officer is sentenced to 15 years to life for murdering Andre Hill, a Black man who was unarmed and holding a cellphone. Drew Nel…

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New Details About the Accused Manhattan Mass Shooter's Suicide Note | Crime Alert 3PM 07.29.25 5:14

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The man responsible for the tragic shooting that claimed four lives and seriously injured another in a Manhattan office building on Monday has been identified as Shane Devon Tamura, a 27-year-old who previously worked in surveillance at a Las Vegas casino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Search for NYC shooting motive, UK to recognize Palestine, consumer confidence boost & more 6:58

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We start with yesterday’s shooting in Manhattan as authorities continue the search for a motive. The UK has said it will recognize a Palestinian state in September, unless certain conditions are met. We explain why there’s been an upturn in consumer confidence. We reveal why the government is set to burn $9.7 million dollars in US-purchased USAID c…

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Baby Killer's Final Words Before Going to Prison Forever | Crime Alert 2PM 07.29.25 5:32

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A man who killed his pregnant wife and fled with their baby in Idaho is sentenced to life in prison without parole—and offers an apology in court. Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s 20-year-old son is charged with child abuse after her grandson got out of the house while in his care. Drew Nelson reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

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Violent Offender Mistakenly Released from Same NOLA Jail Where Ten Inmates Escaped | Crime Alert 1PM 07.29.25 5:43

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A violent offender is on the run after being mistakenly released from the same New Orleans jail where 10 inmates escaped in May. A California man is sentenced to 26 years to life for the brutal stabbing of his ex-girlfriend, whose final moments were captured on a voicemail. Drew Nelson reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Diddy Files Motion For Release From Jail Ahead of Sentencing, "Johns Aren't Usually Incarcerated" | Crime Alert 12PM 07.29.25 5:40

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Sean “Diddy” Combs is petitioning a federal judge to grant him release from jail prior to his sentencing scheduled for October, contending that individuals who solicit prostitutes, commonly known as “johns,” typically do not face incarceration like he has. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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NYC gunman, US snubs climate summit, first transcontinental railway & more 6:36

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Authorities believe the gunman in the New York City mass shooting went to the wrong floor. Israel says more aid packages have been air dropped into Gaza. The US is sitting out of what could be one of the most significant climate summits in decades. It’s about to get cooler in the US – we'll tell you why that could bring its own problems. Plus, two …

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Man Who Kidnapped Girl from Her Backyard and Sexually Assaulted Tried to Reach Her Again on Video Games | Crime Alert 11AM 07.29.25 5:39

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A man from Minnesota has been sentenced to prison for abducting a 12-year-old girl from her backyard while she was playing, and subsequently sexually assaulting her in his vehicle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Crime Online

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Woman Dons Ballistic Vest before Shooting Woman Collecting Cans Left for Her by a Neighbor| Crime Alert 10AM 07.29.25 5:32

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A Houston woman is charged with murder after police say she shot and killed a 75-year-old woman collecting cans outside her apartment. A Delta Airlines co-pilot is pulled from the cockpit and arrested by the feds after landing in San Francisco, now facing five counts of child sex abuse involving a victim under 10. Drew Nelson reports. See omnystudi…

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Seven-Year-Old Dies after Grandma Tries to Save Him From Nine Vicious Dogs | Crime Alert 9AM 07.29.25 5:30

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A 7-year-old boy dies and nine dogs are put to sleep after a dog attack in rural Chilton County, Alabama, despite his grandmother's frantic efforts to save him. A 76-year-old Illinois man is held without bail after allegedly shooting his daughter-in-law in the head execution-style outside a family wedding, because she served his son with divorce pa…

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Police Release Sketch of Suspect on the Run After Couple Killed While Hiking at Devil's Den State Park | Crime Alert 8AM 07.29.25 5:57

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The FBI has teamed up with the Arkansas State Police in the hunt for the individual suspected of murdering two individuals at Devil’s Den State Park on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Crime Online

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Five People Dead in Mass Shooting at Manhattan Office | Crime Alert 7AM 07.29.25 5:23

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On Monday evening, a tragic shooting unfolded in a Midtown Manhattan office building, resulting in the deaths of a New York City police officer and three civilians, according to police reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Crime Online

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Arkansas Authorities Search for Suspect After Deadly Park Assault on Couple | Crime Alert 6AM 07.29.25 6:17

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Police in northwest Arkansas are searching for a suspect after a couple was found dead on a hiking trail over the weekend — their two young daughters nearby but unharmed. Authorities in Los Angeles are searching for answers—and a missing grenade—after a deadly explosion at a Sheriff’s Department training facility claimed the lives of three veteran …

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New York shooting, storms and heat, Spirit Airlines downsizing & more 6:44

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Four people have been killed in a shooting in New York City, including an NYPD officer. Pressure is mounting on Israel as children die from hunger in Gaza. As part of the US deals with extreme heat, another is experiencing a rare and violent line of storms. Lawmakers are praising President Donald Trump for his latest comments on Russia. Plus, some …

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The Backlash over a Text Message - July 28 Hr 1 43:36

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Joe discusses the backlash facing the Kerrville city manager after a controversial text message involving Secretary Noem, and the online outrage targeting actress Sydney Sweeney over her American Eagle jeans ad—some even absurdly labeling her a white supremacist. Joe also covers VP JD Vance’s remarks on the escalating situation in Cincinnati. PLUS,…

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Developing Story: Active Shooter in NYC - July 28 Hr 3 43:35

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Pags breaks down the developing story of an active shooter in NYC - and how CNN is already botching the facts. He also calls out a Florida school board member’s cruel social media post celebrating Hulk Hogan’s death as “one less MAGA,” pointing out how disturbing it is that someone who would say something so callous is trusted to help guide childre…

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Marine Stops a Stabbing Spree in Michigan Walmart - July 28 Hr 2 43:36

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Joe covers the heroic actions of a Marine veteran who stopped a stabbing spree at a Michigan Walmart without firing a shot -proving once again that a good guy with a gun can save lives. Joe pushes back on the anti-gun narrative and highlights why the Second Amendment matters. He also discusses President Trump’s visit to Scotland and the latest U.S.…

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Cops Reveal Whose Blood Oozed from Idaho Murder House & How a Victim's Fight Sealed Brian Kohberger's Fate| Crime Alert 8PM 07.28.2025 6:59

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Idaho Investigators reveal whose blood it was that was seen seeping from the walls of the murder house on King Road. And they talk about the ferocious fight that one victim had with quadruple killer Brian Kohberger that not only saved lives, but ensured he'd face justice! A teen killer is accused of leading police on a wild goose chase, while his v…

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5 Good Things: Meet the Superhero Spreading Joy in All 50 States 15:40

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The newest member of the Philadelphia Phillies is training to save a veteran's life. This century’s old tradition helps protect one of the world’s most beautiful birds. A documentarian broke a Guinness World Record and captured moments of happiness worldwide. Indigenous youth kayak 310 miles to honor the restoration of a beloved river. Plus, meet t…

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Fugitive Father Travis Decker's Jail Fears Exposed as Hunt for Child Killer Scales Back| Crime Alert 7PM 07.28.2025 7:49

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The manhunt for fugitive father Travis Decker is drastically being scaled back, as the alleged killer father's fears about going to jail - are released in chilling new police dashcam footage. A Bronx mom has been busted: DNA nails her for dumping her newborn twins like trash! Plus, a manager's mop madness has him facing some dirty charges! Jennifer…

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Son on the Run After GF's Grisly Murder, Mom Jailed for Sick Cover Up| Crime Alert 6pm 07.28.2025 5:48

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A Bronx monster is on the run for the sadistic torture and murder of his girlfriend, while his mom is behind bars accused of helping to cover-up the gruesome crime scene. A father-in-law executes his daughter-in-law at wedding; angry she filed papers to divorce his son. Plus, a BRA-zen smuggling bust had officials shell-shocked! Jennifer Gould repo…

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Airdropped aid woes, NV casino shooting, Deion Sanders’ health & more 6:07

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Severe malnutrition is hitting the most vulnerable in Gaza amid an ongoing humanitarian crisis. The Trump administration is making another attempt at gaining access to Americans’ personal data. A shooting at a resort and casino in Reno, Nevada is under investigation. A popular tourist destination reported its first mass shooting in recent history. …

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Epstein Files: Ghislane Begs Supreme Court and President Trump. Will She Testify before Congress? | Crime Alert 5PM 07.28.25 5:34

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Ghislaine Maxwell urges the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn her conviction in a newly updated filing today, while cooperating with the Justice Department under limited immunity and weighing whether to comply with a congressional subpoena. Drew Nelson reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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FBI Says the Latest Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Fled to India after Murdering Her 6-Year-Old Special Needs Son | Crime Alert 4PM 07.28.25 5:54

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A Texas mother accused of killing her 6-year-old son Noel is now one of the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives. Cindy Rodriguez Singh was added to the as the FBI increased its reward for information to $250,000. Drew Nelson reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Crime Online

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‘Genocide’ in Gaza, Maxwell’s SCOTUS plea, broken heart study & more 6:49

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We start with genocide accusations from two leading Israeli human rights groups. We'll explain why Jeffrey Epstein’s associate is appealing to the Supreme Court. We’re tracking powerful thunderstorms in parts of the US today. We have an update on an Illinois landlord responsible for the death of a Palestinian American boy. Plus, can you actually di…

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Search Continues for Suspect After AR Couple Killed While Hiking with Two Young Children | Crime Alert 3PM 07.28.25 5:15

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The manhunt for an individual suspected of murdering two hikers at Devil’s Den State Park has entered its third day. According to Arkansas State Police, Clinton David Brink, 43, and Cristen Amanda Brink, 41, were fatally shot while hiking with their two young daughters in the park on Saturday afternoon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…

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Teen Sex Abuse Victim Murdered by Men Who Mistakenly Thought She was Stalking Them | Crime Alert 2PM 07.28.25 5:16

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A 17-year-old girl is killed in a drive-by shooting near Cedar City, Utah, after being chased down by four men who wrongly believed she was stalking them, when she was really just trying to find a man who groomed her for sex. Atlanta police say they can’t issue traffic tickets to driverless cars, even when they break the law. Drew Nelson reports. S…

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Man Mauled to Death at Animal Shelter by Two Pit Bulls Rescued from Dogfighting | Crime Alert 1PM 07.28.25 5:09

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A Mississippi man is killed at an animal shelter after two dogs attack him while he tries to place them in a kennel. A Florida man is arrested after beating up another golfer who he thought was playing too slowly at a course in Kissimmee. Drew Nelson reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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AL Woman Arrested Accused of Beating Her Grandmother to Death with a Mallet Crime Alert 12PM 07.28.25 5:27

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Officials from the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office have announced the arrest of a woman on murder charges in connection with her grandmother's death. Reports indicate that eyewitnesses claim the victim was brutally attacked. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Crime Online

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Trump on Gaza starvation, Maxwell pardon, 'Tesla Takedown' protest & more 6:35

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We’ll tell you what President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke about in their meeting today. Plus, Trump once again didn't rule out a pardon for Jeffrey Epstein associate, Ghislaine Maxwell. The Trump administration says sweeping changes are on the horizon at the Federal Reserve. "Tesla Takedown" protestors have a new target. A…

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Woman Arrested After Missing Boyfriend's Body Found Bound Floating in Ohio River | Crime Alert 11AM 07.28.25 6:20

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A 32-year-old woman has been charged with murder after authorities discovered the remains of her missing boyfriend bound in an Ohio river. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Crime Online

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Subway Restaurant Manager Accused of Falsely Imprisoning 10-Year-Old Who Walked on His Freshly Mopped Floor | Crime Alert 10AM 07.28.25 5:18

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A Subway manager in Jacksonville is charged with false imprisonment after allegedly locking a 10-year-old girl in a back room for walking on a freshly mopped floor. A serial sex offender is arrested in Burbank after allegedly sniffing another woman’s buttocks inside a department store. Drew Nelson reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…

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Mass Shooting in Atlanta's Historic Sweet Auburn District | Crime Alert 9AM 07.28.25 5:27

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A 27-year-old man is dead and 10 others are recovering after a mass shooting early this morning in Atlanta’s historic Sweet Auburn neighborhood. A man from Whittier, California is in federal custody after allegedly scamming people he met on dating apps out of more than $2 million. Drew Nelson reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

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Gaza aid fears, Arkansas hikers killed, historic NASCAR win & more 6:49

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As more aid trickles into Gaza, there are concerns it won’t be enough to save people dying right now. It’s a big week for the US economy – we'll tell you why. Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to a ceasefire. A couple was killed on a hiking trail while they were out with their two young daughters. Plus, we’ll tell you why Bubba Wallace made history…

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Father Leaves His 4 Children in Hot Car as He Browses Adult Bookstore | Crime Alert 8AM 07.28.25 6:07

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A father has been arrested in Arizona after allegedly leaving his four children inside a sweltering car while he browsed an adult store. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Crime Online

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Arkansas Couple Murdered While Hiking with Daughters at Devil's Den State Park | Crime Alert 7AM 07.28.25 5:34

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A tragic incident occurred in Arkansas where a couple was found dead while hiking with their two young daughters at Devil’s Den State Park. Local authorities are seeking assistance from the public to locate the suspect, who is still at large. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Crime Online

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Madman Stabs 11 People at Michigan Walmart | Crime Alert 6AM 07.28.25 7:07

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A violent stabbing incident occurred at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan, leaving multiple individuals injured. According to a statement from the Grand Traverse Sheriff's Office (GTSO) shared on social media, at least 11 people have been hospitalized following the attack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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EU trade deal, Gaza aid trickles in, Trump wants Beyoncé prosecuted & more 6:42

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The US and European Union have agreed on a framework for a trade deal. More aid is getting into Gaza, but there are concerns it could be too little too late. 150 million people are under US heat warnings. We’ll tell you about the bystander who helped stop an attacker with a shopping cart. Plus, President Donald Trump is calling for Beyoncé to be pr…

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One Thing: Psychedelics in the Trump Era: From Counterculture...to Conservative? 21:49

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Former Texas governor and US Energy Secretary Rick Perry is not someone you’d think would be advocating for controversial psychedelic therapies to treat mental illness and PTSD. Yet he is one of a growing number of prominent Republican voices stepping forward to push for more research. In part two of our series, we trace why the politics of psyched…

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POTUS Floats “Little Rebate” Plan — Pags Breaks It Down - July 25 Hr 1 42:19

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President Trump floats the idea of a “little rebate”—but Joe Pags isn't letting it slide without a laugh. Haven’t we been down this road before? Would a tariff rebate actually help, or are we already taxed to the brink? PLUS: France takes a bold stance on Palestine, and POTUS gives it the cold shoulder. And in the most bizarre headline of the day… …

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Pags Demands DEFUNDING of Boston Children’s Hospital – You Have to Hear Why - July 25 Hr 2 43:36

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Joe Pags uncovers a shocking report involving Boston Children’s Hospital and raises one major question: why are they getting so much of your tax money? With disturbing allegations and jaw-dropping funding numbers, Pags calls for immediate defunding and explains exactly why this institution should no longer receive federal support. AND – Dr. Scott J…