Best Swipe File Podcasts (2025)

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Adoption: The Blame Game 37:50

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File on 4 Investigates discovers a world of lies and blame within adoption in the UK. The BBC has conducted the most extensive Freedom of Information request ever into adoptions that have broken down, finding that more than 1,000 adopted children in the UK have returned to care in the past five years. That is much higher than the figure in a recent…

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Fix Emotional Spending Habits with Feel-Good Finance and Learn How to Manage Finances Post-Job Loss 38:12

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Learn how to navigate job loss and reshape your money mindset to feel more in control — emotionally and financially. What should you do with your money after losing a job? How can you feel better about money and stop stressing about finances? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss managing job loss and improving your relationship with money …

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✨️ Special Episode ✨️ How to make The Internet mad at you for raising your prices (plus: how to raise SaaS prices without raising ire) | Behind the Scenes of the Pricing Increase Emails Report by Open ... 28:11

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Shownotes: When SaaS companies raise their prices, the internet explodes – but why do some brands face massive backlash while others skate by unscathed? If you're Jess Haney, you don’t just follow the drama, you collect over a dozen pricing increase emails, analyze the social media storms that follow – and distill the patterns into a must-read repo…

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The Affordability Agenda 27:19

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Hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell break down how affordability has become the defining issue of the 2026 governor’s race. Hear gubernatorial hopefuls outline plans to ease the financial strain facing Georgians — from housing and child care to wages, utility bills and property taxes. The hosts explain why both parties see economic pressure as th…

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Best Of Buck Brief - Why Was Biden's USAID Funding Terrorists? 21:11

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From March of 2025 - The Best Of Buck Brief Why is USAID suddenly shredding classified documents in what looks like a last-minute deep state cover-up? Buck Sexton is joined by Mike Benz, Executive Director of the Foundation for Freedom Online, to break down the shocking revelations about USAID’s hidden role in global power plays, funding terrorist …

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Ruwa Romman and Derrick Jackson Make Their Case in the 2026 Governor’s Race 29:12

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Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy talk with two Democratic candidates for governor who are pitching sharply different visions for Georgia’s future. In Segment 1, Greg sits down with state Rep. Ruwa Romman, who argues her campaign sparked the election’s affordability debate. She outlines her plans for expanding Medicaid, raising the minimum w…

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Multi-Cancer Testing - Hype or Hope? 37:39

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Multi cancer detection tests or MCDs can detect many cancers through a simple blood test. Many detect fragments of cancerous DNA that have broken off a tumour and are circulating in the blood. They can often then identify where the cancer may be. The NHS is currently involved in the words largest trial of one such test. The Galleri test is made by …

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Buck Brief - Did Trump Shout Quiet Piggy? 17:47

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Buck and Inez Feltscher Stepman break down New York’s new mayor, what his public-safety agenda could mean for NYPD, and why Trump’s headline-grabbing “quiet piggy” moment is setting the internet on fire. They also dig into Trump’s plan to dismantle the Department of Education, collapsing test scores, and how progressive policies are reshaping schoo…

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Mike Collins on Epstein Files and the Shutdown Fight 34:52

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AJC Washington bureau chief Tia Mitchell talks with Congressman Mike Collins about the shutdown, his criticism of Democrats, the future of health care subsidies, and his vote to release the Epstein files. Collins also weighs in on the Senate race and defends his campaign’s use of AI in political ads. Then Greg Bluestein joins Tia for a new Monday M…

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Outsmart Black Friday Hype and Tackle Credit Card Debt with a Budget Reset 39:26

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Learn how to spot real Black Friday deals and reshape your budget with a step-by-step money makeover. What should you watch for on Black Friday to avoid fake discounts? How can you reset your budget when debt and housing costs squeeze you? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss holiday shopping and budgeting to help you spend smarter without…

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Resigns 22:43

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In a special edition of Politically Georgia, host Tia Mitchell reports from Washington after Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she plans to resign from the House, citing frustration with a “corrupt” political system and a wave of threats following her break with President Trump. Then Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy join with analysi…

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Samin Nosrat doesn’t love Thanksgiving food. Here’s what she says will improve it. 29:38

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From Apple News In Conversation: With the release of her James Beard Award–winning cookbook, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, Samin Nosrat catapulted to international fame. But amid big life changes and loss in the years that followed, she struggled to redefine her connection to cooking. With her second book, Good Things, Nosrat is back with a fresh approach…

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Buck Brief - Crockett Calls Out the Wrong Epstein 18:46

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Matthew Marsden returns to the Buck Brief for a wide-ranging conversation: breaking down Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s viral mix-up over donations from the wrong Jeffrey Epstein, the awkward reality of notorious names like Epstein or Dahmer, the collapse of modern Hollywood, and how conservatives could revive real filmmaking, with Marsden sharing recent …

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Trump reveals his plan for ending the war in Ukraine 12:17

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A proposed peace plan to end the war between Russia and Ukraine would require major concessions from Kyiv. The Wall Street Journal’s Alexander Ward joins to discuss how the plan will likely face opposition from Ukraine and other European countries. The Las Vegas economy is grappling with a decline in visitor numbers. The Athletic’s Luke Smith expla…

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Why the fate of the U.S. economy could depend on this company 14:50

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Nvidia reported record revenue in its latest earnings report. Greg Ip of the Wall Street Journal breaks down how the chipmaker is driving the U.S. economy. The Trump administration has deviated from the conventional clemency and pardon process. ProPublica’s Jeremy Kohler details how allies of the president are benefiting. It’s nearly two years sinc…

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Rivian’s CEO on Georgia’s EV Future as Chris Carr Makes His Governor Pitch 29:38

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Host Patricia Murphy talks with Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe about the company’s long-awaited Georgia plant, the clean-manufacturing standards Rivian says will protect local communities, and why Scaringe believes the state is positioned to become a national leader in next-generation vehicle technology. He also discusses working with Governor …

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Thanksgiving Savings You’ll Actually Notice and Tax Filing Tips for Common Law Couples 24:42

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Learn how to save on Thanksgiving dinner and decide if filing taxes jointly makes sense for common law couples. How can you trim your Thanksgiving costs without skimping on the feast? Should common law spouses file taxes jointly or separately? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola dig into tax choices for couples to help you understand which filing…

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Buck Brief - Epstein File and Trump Attempted Assassin Bombs are Dropping 17:43

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Did the FBI miss key online activity from Thomas Crooks, the would-be assassin who tried to kill President Donald Trump? Buck breaks down new reporting from Miranda Devine and Tucker Carlson, what the FBI knew, and why the public wasn’t told sooner. Buck also covers the Epstein Transparency Act, explaining what the files are likely to reveal, what’…

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What happens now the Epstein files are being forced open 14:21

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Lawmakers in Washington voted overwhelmingly to release the Epstein files. USA Today reports on what comes next. President Trump says he opposes extending Affordable Care Act subsides that are set to expire at the end of the year. Dan Diamond, reporter at the Washington Post, explains the alternatives on the table. Iran’s drought crisis has led man…

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Clyburn’s Lessons from History and Raffensperger’s Vision for Georgia 35:23

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AJC Editor-in-Chief Leroy Chapman for a wide-ranging conversation with Congressman James Clyburn of South Carolina. They discuss the House vote to release the Epstein files and why Clyburn believes Republicans used the overwhelming support as a procedural tactic, his view of Marjorie Taylor Greene’s public break with President Trump, and why he sti…

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Why Trump is rolling out the red carpet for the Saudi crown prince 14:32

10d ago14:32

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President Trump is set to meet with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House. Semafor’s Matthew Martin explains how the meeting is a significant development in U.S.-Saudi relations. The acting head of FEMA resigned after just six months on the job. Brianna Sacks, reporter for the Washington Post, joins to discuss what come…

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MTG's Fallout with Trump and Michael Thurmond Joins the Candidate Forum Series 33:00

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Host Patricia Murphy and Tia Mitchell sort through the latest turmoil in Washington after President Trump withdrew his support from Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, escalating their very public rift. They discuss Greene’s demand to release the Epstein files, how her break with Trump is reshaping GOP dynamics, and what the ongoing shutdown figh…

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Inside Marjorie Taylor Greene’s spectacular fallout with Trump 14:27

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Late on Sunday, President Trump reversed course and is now backing a vote compelling the DOJ to release more documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein. The issue has led to a split between Trump and one of his biggest supporters, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. The Bulwark’s Will Sommer explains. Pope Leo recently criticized Trump’s immigration policies. …

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'Catering to the Other Side?' Inside Trump’s Swipe at MTG 33:46

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Hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell open the show with a new Monday Mailbag segment, answering listener questions on Marjorie Taylor Greene’s changing public image, Republican divisions over the shutdown, and how Georgia lawmakers may approach election rules heading into 2026. Then Politically Georgia’s Candidate Forum series continues as former …

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Generational Wealth Built from Scratch and an Emergency Fund on a Deadline 39:47

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Learn how first-generation earners build wealth and how to grow an emergency fund before a possible job loss. How do first-generation earners start and protect generational wealth? How can you bulk up an emergency fund fast if layoffs are looming? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss first-generation wealth building and how to build an eme…

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She documents war’s darkest truths — then returns home to her family 33:45

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From Apple News In Conversation: Pulitzer Prize–winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario has spent the past two decades on the front lines of many of the world’s defining conflicts and humanitarian crises — from Iraq and Afghanistan to the Arab Spring, the Libyan civil war, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A new documentary from National Geographic,…

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Buck Brief - Democrats Throw Epstein Smokescreen at Trump Again 23:23

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Legal and political analyst Katie Zacharia joins Buck to break down California’s affordability crisis, Palisades recovery failures, and why state leadership is losing trust. They also hit Newsom, Epstein distractions, and the rise of social-credit-style tech. Never miss a moment from Buck by subscribing to the Buck Sexton Show Podcast on IHeart Rad…

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The swipe-fee settlement that could spell trouble for your rewards card 13:11

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Merchants could soon decline popular premium credit cards as part of a settlement between Visa and Mastercard. Josyana Joshua of Bloomberg explains why that might create friction at the cash register. The shutdown stalled the release of key inflation and jobs numbers. The Wall Street Journal’s Harriet Torry breaks down why that missing economic dat…

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The GOP Health Care Divide and Jason Esteves from the Politically Georgia Candidate Forum 30:00

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Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy are joined by Georgia native and former congressional aide Brendan Buck to break down the politics of the ongoing government shutdown and why health care remains such a challenge for Republicans. Buck, who worked for former House Speakers Paul Ryan and John Boehner, explains the risks his party faces if it l…

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Buck Brief - America Doesn't Need Foreigners to Make it Great 20:52

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Buck Sexton breaks down President Trump’s latest comments on H-1B visas after his interview with Laura Ingraham sparked debate. Buck explains what Trump really meant, why the visa program is often abused, and how it affects American workers and immigration policy. Plus, he lays out why the U.S. may need to hit pause on both legal and illegal immigr…

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Trump is named in new Epstein emails. What happens next? 14:46

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It was a busy day in Washington, as lawmakers worked to reopen the government and immediately dealt with the fallout of Trump being named in Epstein emails. CNN reports on what those messages revealed. In recent elections, Democrats won back the support of some Latino voters who supported Trump in 2024. The Washington Post’s Sabrina Rodriguez discu…

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IRA Conversion Strategies and Reading Economic Signals During a Shutdown 23:24

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Discover how current economic data affect you and decide if a Roth or Traditional IRA is the most appropriate option for your retirement savings. What’s happening with layoffs and the economy right now? How should you be thinking about the data used to determine the economy's health, and what does it mean for your personal finances? Hosts Elizabeth…

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Buck Brief - Antifa Maniacs Storm Campus Event Again 15:37

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Buck Sexton breaks down the chaos at UC Berkeley as a Turning Point USA event erupts into violence. Journalist Chloe Trapanotto joins Buck to expose Antifa protesters who stormed the event, clashed with police, and tried to shut down free speech. They discuss why Berkeley, once considered the birthplace of the Free Speech Movement, is now known for…

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The shutdown is nearly over. The fight over health care isn’t. 14:21

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The deal to reopen the government does not include an extension to Affordable Care Act subsidies, which Democrats had been holding out for. Politico’s Meredith Lee Hill discusses how the fight over health care will carry on after the shutdown ends. World leaders from 194 countries are gathering in Brazil for COP30, this year’s U.N. climate gatherin…

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Trump Pardons and the Candidate Forum Series Begins with Geoff Duncan 31:00

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Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy are joined by AJC senior reporter Tamar Hallerman to unpack the fallout from President Trump’s sweeping pardons for his 18 federal co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case. They explain what the move means for the stalled Fulton County prosecution, how it could affect Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, and …

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Buck Brief - Democrats Ruined Healthcare and Still Cave on Shutdown 27:31

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Buck Sexton sits down with journalist and Substack's “Unreported Truths” author Alex Berenson to expose the chaos of the U.S. healthcare system, from endless Obamacare subsidies to why insurance companies and hospitals profit while patients wait hours and get billed thousands. Never miss a moment from Buck by subscribing to the Buck Sexton Show Pod…

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Why flight cancellations could drag on long after the shutdown ends 14:24

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The Senate passed a deal to end the shutdown, but air travel could take a while to recover even after the government reopens. The Washington Post’s Lori Aratani joins to discuss the roadblocks ahead for the aviation industry. Two top executives at the BBC resigned after a scandal involving a misleading story about Trump. CNN’s Brian Stelter explain…

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Shutdown Vote Advances as Buddy Carter Talks Health Care and Trump 31:37

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Hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, and Tia Mitchell discuss the Senate’s procedural vote to advance a deal that could end the record-long government shutdown and what the proposal means for Georgia. They explain why Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock voted against the measure and how both parties are preparing for the political fallout. Th…

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The IT bug that's caused chaos in the courts 37:46

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An ambitious plan to digitalize the courts was meant to remove the need for hundreds of thousands of paper documents. But File on 4 Investigates has discovered an IT system, introduced as part of a £1bn project, has been plagued with technical faults - causing crucial information to go missing, be overwritten, or appear lost. The government body th…

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How senators finally came to a deal that could end the shutdown 14:42

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The Senate advanced a deal that would end the shutdown on a rare Sunday session, after several Democrats backed the package. Axios explains what happened. Heavy investment in massive AI data centers is changing the complexion of the communities where they’re being built. David Uberti, reporter for the Wall Street Journal, breaks down the consequenc…

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Shutdown Fallout and SNAP Frustration in Georgia 21:32

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Hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, and Tia Mitchell tackle listener questions in a new Mailbag Monday edition of Politically Georgia. They explain why members of Congress continue to receive pay during the federal shutdown and dig into Governor Brian Kemp’s decision not to use state funds to replace frozen SNAP benefits. The hosts also discuss …

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First-Generation Wealth Building and the Truth About Stablecoin Yields 41:30

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Learn how first-generation wealth builders create financial freedom and what stablecoins could mean for your savings. How do you build wealth when you’re the first in your family to be able to do so? And can stablecoins really out-earn your savings account? Host Elizabeth Ayoola and Sean Pyles explore generational wealth-building and the myths and …

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The hidden dangers of being pregnant in America 24:37

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From Apple News In Conversation: The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among high-income nations — and, according to the CDC, more than 80% of maternal deaths are preventable. In her new book, Unbearable: Five Women and the Perils of Pregnancy in America, journalist Irin Carmon follows families as they navigate fertility struggl…

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Buck Brief - What the Heck Are 'Hot Girls for Mamdani' Thinking 20:05

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Ashley Brasfield of The Daily Caller joins to break down the government shutdown, this week’s elections, and the rise of New York’s “Hot Girls for Zohran” movement. She shares updates from Capitol Hill, insight on D.C. safety, and what Congress could still get done before year’s end. Make sure you never miss a second of the show by subscribing to t…

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Nancy Pelosi’s legacy after nearly four decades in Congress 14:18

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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she will retire after nearly 40 years in Congress. The San Francisco Chronicle reports she led the Democratic Party during some of its best and worst times. Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister is backing Trump’s strikes against suspected drug boats in the Caribbean. The Wall Street Journal’s Kejal Vyas b…

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Shutdown forces airports into unprecedented flight reductions 14:56

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The Trump administration has ordered a reduction in flights at 40 major airports across the country. Reuters reports on how the flight cuts could begin as soon as Friday unless Congress reaches a deal on the government shutdown. The paramilitary RSF has taken control of the city of El Fasher in Sudan. BBC analyst Alex de Waal explains why it marks …

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Democrats Sweep PSC Races and Greene Shifts Her Tone 39:52

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Hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, and Tia Mitchell analyze Democrats’ historic victories in Georgia’s Public Service Commission races — the party’s first statewide wins outside of federal contests in nearly two decades. They explore what the results say about energy prices, Republican messaging, and the political mood heading into 2026. Then T…

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Open Enrollment 2026: How to Choose Dental, Vision, Life and Disability (Plus: When to Refinance a Home) 37:23

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Learn how to pick dental, vision, life, and disability coverage with confidence, and when refinancing a home can actually save you money. Is now a good time to refinance your mortgage? Which open enrollment benefits are worth it this year? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola talk to an expert about the ins and outs of open enrollment in 2026. But…

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Democrats won big in the elections. Here’s what you missed. 13:42

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Democrats won big in last night’s election results. Zohran Mamdani won the race for New York mayor, and there were victories in the New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial races. Plus, California voted Yes on a key redistricting measure. ABC offers key takeaways. The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments over Trump’s signature tariff policy. Greg St…

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AJC Poll Reveals Early Front-Runners in Governor, Senate Races 29:31

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Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down new results from the AJC–University of Georgia poll that show former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms as the early frontrunner in the Democratic primary for governor, while Lt. Gov. Burt Jones leads a crowded Republican field. They discuss what the numbers reveal about name recognition, fundrais…