Best Drag Coverage Podcasts (2025)

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Witkoff Advised Russia on How to Pitch Ukraine Plan to Trump; Hasset Frontrunner For Fed Chair 15:14

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On today's podcast: 1) US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff, fresh from the triumph of the Gaza peace deal, held a phone call last month with a senior Kremlin official to suggest they work together on a similar plan for Ukraine — and that Vladimir Putin should raise it with Donald Trump. 2) White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hasset…

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FBI Seeks To Interview Democratic Lawmakers In Controversial Video 46:11

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The Trump administration makes a federal case out of six democratic lawmakers after their message to service members urging them to disobey unlawful orders. What the FBI is up to, and why their investigation would be unlike anything ever seen before. Plus, not many climb Mount Everest, fewer still climb it and ski back down. Anderson talks to skier…

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Trump Moves to Preserve Xi Truce While Reassuring Ally Japan, Moscow and Kyiv Trade Fire 15:43

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On today's podcast: 1) US President Donald Trump held back-to-back calls with the leaders of China and Japan, as escalating tensions over Taiwan threaten to derail his weeks-old trade truce with Beijing. Trump’s hour-long conversation with President Xi Jinping on Monday marked their first contact since Japan’s new prime minister enraged Beijing by …

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Judge Tosses Cases Against Trump Opponents 47:25

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A federal judge tosses cases against two presidential enemies because the president's handpicked prosecutor was put in the job unlawfully. We look at the ruling, and what the Justice Department plans to do next. Plus, with millions of Americans about to see their health insurance premiums skyrocket, what's the administration's plan to stop it and w…

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Latest on Talks to End War in Ukraine; Stocks Rise to Start Week 15:28

3d ago15:28

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On today's podcast: 1) Ukrainian and US negotiators prepared an “updated and refined framework document on peace,” according to a top aide to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, as Kyiv sought more favorable terms from a proposal backed by Donald Trump. 2) Global stocks advanced after a late Wall Street comeback on Friday as investors prepare for a week…

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The CEO Radar: AI Is Rising on CEO Agendas (Sponsored Content) 15:31

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AI is rising on the agendas of global CEOs, according to the latest edition of the CEO Radar. But a surprising number of chief executives are still struggling to embed the technology into their businesses. On this episode of the CEO Radar Podcast, Edward Adams of Bloomberg Media Studios is joined by BCG Global Chair Rich Lesser and Vlad Lukić, BCG …

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Says She Is Resigning 48:57

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Call it Mamdani in the lion's den. New York City’s Mayor-elect visits the man who has called him a commie, and who he called a fascist, and it's smiles all around. Plus, breaking news. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announces she will resign in January. The unexpected development comes just days after her falling out with President Trump. Learn more a…

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Daybreak Weekend: Retail Preview, UK Budget, China PMI 38:10

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Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to earnings from Dell, Kohl’s Abercrombie & Finch, and retail ahead of the holiday season. In the UK – a look ahead to the UK's highly anticipated autumn budget. In Asia – a look ahead to China PMI dat…

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Markets Poised for Seven-Month Low; Trump & Mamdani to Meet Friday 15:47

6d ago15:47

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On today's podcast: 1) Global stocks are poised for their worst week in seven months as concerns over lofty valuations and whether massive investments in artificial intelligence will pay off prompt investors to retreat from riskier assets. The MSCI All Country World Index has slumped 3.1% this week, putting it on track for its sharpest weekly drop …

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Trump Accuses Democrats Of "SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!" 46:25

6d ago46:25

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President Trump calls Democratic lawmakers traitors, says their reminder that troops must disobey unlawful orders is sedition, and says the penalty for that is death. Anderson talks with one of the lawmakers he threatened, Navy veteran Rep. Chris Deluzio. Plus, with the clock ticking for releasing the Epstein files, there is already new fallout for…

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Nvidia Earnings Ease AI Bubble Fears; Traders Brace for Jobs Report 14:52

7d ago14:52

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On today's podcast: 1) Nvidia Corp. delivered a surprisingly strong revenue forecast and pushed back on the idea that the AI industry is in a bubble, easing concerns that had spread across the tech sector. The world’s most valuable company expects sales of about $65 billion in the January quarter — roughly $3 billion more than analysts predicted. N…

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Bondi: “New Information” Triggered New Epstein Investigation Last Week 47:31

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Why hasn't the president signed the Epstein Transparency Act yet? And if he does, is the administration already laying the groundwork for putting a lid on releasing the files? Plus, in her first interview since announcing she's retiring, Anderson's exclusive conversation with House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, who has seen more history than many l…

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Congress Passes Epstein Files Bill; Nvidia Earnings on Deck 15:05

8d ago15:05

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On today's podcast: 1) President Trump’s firm control of Washington showed signs of weakening Tuesday as Congress voted to compel the Justice Department to release its files on sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, whose earlier ties to the president have been the subject of intense scrutiny. The legislation overwhelmingly passed the House in a 427 to 1 …

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Congress To Send Bill To Trump To Force Disclosure Of Epstein Files 46:21

8d ago46:21

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The bill to release the Epstein files is now on the brink of becoming law, after every single Senate and House member but one agree to send it to the president to sign. Plus, Saudi Arabia's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, who the CIA says likely ordered the murder of a Washington Post journalist, gets a heroes welcome in the White House, and Pres…

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Global Markets Extend Selloff; Saudi Arabia's MBS to Visit White House 16:04

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On today's podcast: 1) Global markets extended a broad selloff, with US stock futures signaling a fourth day of losses and Bitcoin briefly slipping below $90,000 as traders pulled away from speculative assets. S&P 500 futures fell 0.3% after the benchmark closed below its 50-day moving average in the previous session, a sign of scope for further lo…

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Hours Away: House Expected To Vote On Releasing Epstein Files 47:22

9d ago47:22

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What's behind the president getting behind a bill to force his hand on the Epstein files? Keeping Them Honest, this is something he could have done himself, with no bill and no forcing. Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Thomas Massie, the bill's Democratic and Republican co-sponsors, speak to Anderson. Plus, Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, whose supp…

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Trump Urges House Vote for Epstein Files Release; Bessent on $2K Tariff Dividend Checks 15:19

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On today's podcast: 1) The Justice Department would have to publicly release unclassified records relating to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein under a House proposal set for a vote this week. On Sunday, President Trump said House Republicans should vote to require the DOJ to release the files, effectively reversing a po…

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Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend: Nvidia Earnings Preview 37:53

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Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to earnings from Nvidia, Walmart, and Target. In the UK – a look ahead to the European Business Summit. In Asia – a look ahead to Japan’s upcoming GDP report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…

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Trump Says He Knows "Nothing" About The Girls Reference In Epstein Email 45:53

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President Trump turns his vitriol again toward his political enemies and orders the Justice Department to launch an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's ties to some high-profile figures, including Bill Clinton. Plus, new developments in the Georgia racketeering case, which just got a second wind, and still has the President as a defendant. Learn m…

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Trump Readies Tariff Cuts in Affordability Push; Fed Rate Cut Doubts Grow 15:30

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On today's podcast: 1) President Trump is readying substantial tariff cuts designed to address high food prices and a series of new trade deals — including framework agreements with Argentina, Guatemala, El Salvador and Ecuador — as he seeks to address voter concerns over the cost of goods. The push comes after electoral victories for Democrats las…

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Sources: Epstein Accomplice Maxwell Gets Special Privileges In Prison 46:18

13d ago46:18

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Tonight, only on CNN, exclusive reporting on the special treatment Ghislaine Maxwell is getting in her "Club Fed" confinement, and the inmates being punished for speaking out about it. Plus, with 20 alleged drug boats now hit and a carrier task force in the Caribbean, CNN has learned that President Trump's top advisers have briefed him on options f…

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Shutdown Ends as Trump Signs Spending Bill; Trump-Epstein Ties Back in Spotlight 18:32

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On today's podcast: 1) President Trump signed legislation to end the longest government shutdown in US history, marking the official conclusion to a 43-day impasse that halted food aid to millions of households, canceled thousands of flights and forced federal workers to go unpaid for more than a month. Trump’s signature means the government can be…

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New Release: Epstein Mentioned Trump Multiple Times In Private Emails 48:53

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After 43 days, the longest shutdown in US history is about to be, well, history. AC360° brings that to you live. Plus, the House could be one step closer to voting to release all of the FBI's Epstein case files. Rep. Adelita Grijalva, the newest Democratic congresswoman, whose signature made that step possible, speaks to Anderson. Learn more about …

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House to Return for Shutdown Vote; Trump to Host Finance CEOs at White House 15:37

15d ago15:37

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On today's podcast: 1) The US House of Representatives will be back at work Wednesday for the first time in 53 days to vote on a bill that would end the longest government shutdown record. The legislation would relieve the sharpest pain points, including delayed SNAP benefits, air travel chaos and government worker furloughs. But it won’t address t…

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As Shutdown Nears End, Trump Dismisses Affordability Concerns 47:14

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With House lawmakers taking their first steps tonight to reopen the government, Americans brace for lingering pain from the shutdown as President Trump tries to say the pain's not real. Plus, a CNN exclusive on how the administration's campaign against alleged drug boats is costing the United States access to potentially vital intelligence from one…

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US Shutdown Nears End as Senate Passes Deal; Trump Teases India Trade Pact 15:42

16d ago15:42

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On today's podcast: 1) A record-setting 41-day US government shutdown is on a path to end as soon as Wednesday after the Senate passed a temporary funding measure backed by a group of eight centrist Democrats. The Senate’s 60-40 vote Monday comes amid escalating flight disruptions, food aid delays and frustrations in a federal workforce that has mo…

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Soon: Senate Votes To End Longest Shutdown In U.S. History 45:56

16d ago45:56

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A vote to finally end the government shutdown could come tonight. The question now: has democratic support for the move started a war within the party? Plus, President Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and others who helped him try to overturn the 2020 election. We look at they did, and the message it now sends to his allies in future elections. Learn mo…

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Senate Advances Plan to End Shutdown; Trump Teases $2000 Tariff Dividend 14:52

17d ago14:52

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On today's podcast: 1) Democrats entered the shutdown seeking to renew tax credits to stave off insurance premium price hikes and to show voters they have the stomach for hardball negotiations in President Trump’s Washington. As the record-long shutdown neared its end more than a month later, they failed to achieve either. A group of eight Democrat…

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Thousands Of Flights Canceled And Delayed As Shutdown Drags On 47:28

19d ago47:28

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As shutdown talks stall, the administration warns flight cancellations could soar, and the President jets off to Mar-a-Lago. Plus, with so many planes not going anywhere, an electric flying machine is something to dream about that one day anyone might be able to pilot. CNN’s Nick Watt got to check one out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po…

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Daybreak Weekend: Disney Earnings, Portugal Web Summit, China Singles’ Day 38:52

19d ago38:52

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Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to earnings from Walt Disney and Paramount-Skydance. In the UK – a look ahead to Portugal’s Web Summit. In Asia – a look ahead to China Singles’ day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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US Flights Cut as Shutdown Drags On; Musk's $1T Tesla Pay Package Approved 15:31

20d ago15:31

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On today's podcast: 1) Airlines across the US have started canceling flights scheduled for the coming days, as the longest government shutdown in history upends air travel and leaves thousands of passengers scrambling to firm up plans. With about 700 Friday flights already canceled by the four largest airlines, the world’s busiest aviation market h…

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Air Traffic Controllers Assn: Delays To Ripple Through Holidays 46:08

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Flights canceled. Will there be airport chaos? How the government shutdown could leave travelers grounded starting tomorrow, and for days to come. Plus, a mind-blowing conversation with mentalist Oz Pearlman. How does he get inside peoples' heads? Anderson puts him to the test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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US to Cut 10% of Flights; Longest-Ever Shutdown Hurts Republicans in Elections 15:38

21d ago15:38

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On today's podcast: 1) The US will cut flight capacity by 10% at 40 high-volume markets across the country, though international routes will be spared, to alleviate pressure on air traffic controllers and the aviation system during what is now the longest government shutdown in history. The changes will start Friday, Transportation Secretary Sean D…

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One-On-One With NJ Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill 47:07

21d ago47:07

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What a Democratic sweep last night says about President Trump, the midterms next year, and maybe the general election in 2028. Anderson talks with one of the big winners, New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill. Plus, piecing together the first, and the last, fiery seconds of that UPS cargo jet crash in Louisville, as the death toll climbs, and th…

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Democrats Sweep on Election Night; Supreme Court to Hear Tariff Arguments 25:19

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On today's podcast: 1) Democrats swept the three major local elections in the US on Tuesday by wider-than-expected margins, giving the beleaguered party a much-needed boost 10 months into President Donald Trump’s second term. In New York, voters elected 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, as mayor after he deployed a social media-sa…

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Abigail Spanberger Speaks After Winning VA Gov Race 1:00:31

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Jake Tapper and Anderson Cooper anchor Election Day coverage as voters across the country head to the polls in the first major elections of President Trump's second term. We bring you all the latest exit polls, analysis, and up to date results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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NYC, NJ and VA in Focus on Election Day; Shutdown Pressure Builds 16:42

23d ago16:42

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On today's podcast: 1) Zohran Mamdani’s lead heading into the New York City mayoral election has withstood a furious push from Republicans, establishment Democrats and a coalition of Wall Street dealmakers. Aspects of Mamdani’s campaign that some thought would doom his candidacy — his vociferous criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza, his past calls…

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NJ Gov. Candidates In Tight Race On Last Day Of Campaign 47:26

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The final hours before Americans vote. State and local races, with big national implications, and a president facing new and dismal job approval numbers, now weighing in on some of them. Plus, the president pardoned a "crypto king" who reportedly helped make his family’s company billions. So why is Trump now claiming he doesn't know the guy? We’re …

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Trump Talks Taiwan, Shutdown on 60 Minutes; Supreme Court to Hear Tariff Case 21:28

24d ago21:28

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On today's podcast: 1) President Trump sat down with CBS' 60 Minutes - as heard on Bloomberg Radio - for a long-ranging discussion on the government shutdown, tariffs, and border security. Trump says immigration raids “haven’t gone far enough” despite videos showing physical confrontations among federal agents, immigrants and protesters. Trump also…

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Judges Order Trump Administration To Fund Food Stamps Amid Shutdown 45:59

26d ago45:59

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On the eve of nearly 42 million Americans losing food assistance payments, starting tomorrow, President Trump has just weighed in and suddenly seems to be trying to find a way to keep those food payments coming. Plus, what could have been a true Halloween terror. The FBI says it stopped an ISIS-inspired attack. CNN’s John Miller has details of what…

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Earnings Season Rolls On, Bank of England Rate Decision, Chinese Economic Data 38:15

26d ago38:15

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Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week In the US – a look at how earnings are impacting global markets In the UK – we preview the Bank of England rate decision In Asia – looking ahead to the RBA Decision and Chinese economic data See omnystudio.com/listener for priva…

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Apple & Amazon Ease Megatech Nerves; Trump Says GOP Should Ditch Filibuster 18:07

27d ago18:07

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On today's podcast: 1) The mood in US stock markets has been lifted again by strong earnings from Apple and Amazon to round up the week of mega-cap results. Futures for both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 were higher after both indexes sunk on Thursday. Apple forecast a major surge in sales for the holiday season to provide assurance to investors that …

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Palace Removes Prince Andrew's Title 45:18

27d ago45:18

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Britain's Prince Andrew is soon-to-be evicted from his royal home and stripped of his title by his brother King Charles, in the most dramatic attempt yet to quell the scandal over the disgraced prince’s links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Plus, he is on the cusp of becoming the first Muslim, and one of first Democratic socialist mayors…

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Trump and Xi Ease Trade Tensions; Big Tech Earnings in Focus 23:22

28d ago23:22

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On today's podcast: 1) President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to extend a tariff truce, roll back export controls and reduce other trade barriers in a landmark summit on Thursday, potentially stabilizing relations between the world’s biggest economies after months of turmoil. In the first sitdown between leaders since Trump’s retur…

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Tale Of The Tapes 45:28

28d ago45:28

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Two federal prosecutors who described the people who attacked the Capitol on January 6th as a "mob" are suddenly suspended, and their court document is replaced. Plus, new images of the enormous destruction Hurricane Melissa did to Jamaica, when it came through as a Category 5 storm. And, Anderson's interview with legendary music journalist and fil…

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Trump Teases Xi Talks at APEC; Vance Expects Troop Payments Despite Shutdown 20:39

29d ago20:39

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On today's podcast: 1) President Trump said the US has a “special bond” with South Korea as he addressed a meeting of corporate leaders at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit on Wednesday in Gyeongju. Trump’s visit to the conference comes as he’s looking to work through a series of outstanding issues in his trade deal with South Korea, and…

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"Storm Of The Century" Strikes Jamaica; Cuba Next 46:54

29d ago46:54

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Punishing winds, torrential rains, one of the most powerful hurricanes ever recorded comes ashore, hitting Jamaica as a Category 5 storm. Plus, a deeply moving conversation with country music superstar Luke Bryan, about grief and loss. He's the first guest in the new season of Anderson's podcast, "All There Is.” The audio and video podcast is avail…

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Trump Hails Japan Alliance; Hurricane Melissa Nears Jamaica at Category 5 Strength 20:20

30d ago20:20

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On today's podcast: 1) President Trump hailed the US’s alliance with Japan, reaffirming ties with a longstanding partner and praising new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on her plans to ratchet up defense spending as the pair met in Tokyo. Trump also offered optimism that the two sides had overcome their trade disputes. The pair later signed document…

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"Catastrophic" Category 5 Hurricane Takes Aim At Jamaica 45:26

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Hurricane Melissa is one of the strongest hurricanes ever measured with sustained winds of 175 mph, heading straight at Jamaica. CNN Meteorologist Derek Van Dam joins us live from Kingston and Anderson speaks to the prime minister of Jamaica about how the country is preparing. Plus, the president again does not rule out seeking a third term, just d…

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Stocks Rise as US Nears China Trade Deal; Trump Says He Won't Resume Canada Talks 15:17

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On today's podcast: 1) Top trade negotiators for the US and China said they came to terms on a range of contentious points, setting the table for leaders Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to finalize a deal and ease trade tensions that have rattled global markets. After two days of talks in Malaysia wrapped up Sunday, a Chinese official said the two side…