Best Drag Coverage Podcasts (2025)

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…

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U.S. Deploys World's Largest Warship To Latin America 45:19

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In a major escalation, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sends the country's newest, biggest aircraft carrier toward Latin America, while the president considers targeting cocaine facilities inside Venezuela. Plus, if you thought TikTok was soul sucking for your kids, wait till you see what this new avalanche of online "AI slop" is capable of. Learn m…

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Daybreak Weekend: Fed Meeting, US Tech, European Defense Earnings 38:17

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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 the next Fed meeting and earnings from U.S tech giants. In the UK – a look ahead to European defense earnings. In Asia – a look at top interviews from the APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting in South Kor…

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Trump Seeks Elusive China Trade Deal; US Terminates Canada Trade Talks 17:06

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On today's podcast: 1) President Trump is aiming for a quick win in a pivotal Thursday meeting with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, even if the outcome falls short of the sweeping deal he’s teased on issues at the heart of the rivalry between the world’s two largest economies. Ahead of the sit-down, the US president said he wants to extend a pause …

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White House East Wing Completely Demolished 45:28

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The East Wing of the White House, and the 123 years of American history it embodied, is now reduced to rubble. This comes as the cost of the ballroom, and with it opportunities for donors to curry favor with the President rise. Perspective from former Trump campaign adviser David Urban, former senior adviser to President Obama David Axelrod, and CN…

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US Sanctions Russian Oil Giants; China Says US Trade Talks Set for Friday 18:40

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On today's podcast: 1) Oil rallied after the Trump administration announced sanctions on Russia’s biggest oil producers, rolling out its first major package of financial punishments on President Vladimir Putin’s economy as part of a fresh bid to end the war in Ukraine. The Treasury Department blacklisted state-run oil giant Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil …

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Trump Defends East Wing Demolition 45:14

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President Trump is defending the demolition of the White House’s East Wing. Months ago, he said the construction "won’t interfere with the current building." We're Keeping Them Honest. Plus, presidential historian and Rice University history professor Douglas Brinkley gives his take on the extensive project to build a ballroom. Learn more about you…

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Tech Earnings Disappoint; Trump Sends Mixed Signals on Xi Meeting 15:53

19d ago15:53

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On today's podcast: 1) Netflix shares fell in premarket trading on Wednesday after the streaming-video company reported third-quarter results it said were hurt by a tax dispute with Brazil. The results came in the wake of reports that Netflix and Comcast are among the companies weighing bids for parts of Warner Bros Discovery. Warner's board will e…

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Keeping Them Honest: Easy Money? 45:39

20d ago45:39

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New reporting that the President is asking the Justice Department to pay him $230 million in taxpayer money for prosecuting him. With one catch, top Justice officials have to sign off on it. The good news for the president: he appointed them, and one's his former defense attorney in the case. Plus, the co-author of Epstein survivor Virginia Roberts…

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US, Australia Ink Rare Earths Deal; Supreme Court to Hear Trump Tariffs Case 15:23

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On today's podcast: 1) President Trump signed a landmark pact with visiting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to boost America’s access to rare earths and other critical minerals, an effort to counter China’s tight grip on the supply chains of key metals. The two governments will jointly invest in a swathe of mines and processing projects …

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Politico Reports On Racist Text Messages Allegedly Sent By Trump Nominee For Whistleblower Office 45:04

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He's up for a big job in the Trump administration but perhaps not for long: a new report of deeply disturbing text messages allegedly sent by Paul Ingrassia to a group of fellow Republicans. The Senate's top republican, Majority Leader John Thune, has just weighed in. Plus, with French authorities racing to find several priceless treasures before t…

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Israel Says Gaza Truce Resumes; Trump Lists Top China Demands 15:02

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On today's podcast: 1) Israel said it had resumed a truce with Hamas in Gaza after heavy fighting over the weekend, with the sides accusing each other of breaching a deal brokered by President Trump. Around 9:30 p.m. Israel time on Sunday, the Israel Defense Forces said it had “begun renewed enforcement of the ceasefire” and warned it would “respon…

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YNGTLY: Sonia Dorio and Karl 'Koh Samui' Chandler take the challenge. 37:51

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Sonia is a real life screen writing expert. Karl is a hero who goes to Thailand whenever he 'needs' to. Today they are asked to break their digital shackles and find some joy. Sonia brings a Richie Rich remake we need and Karl makes a life changing call. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Trump Commutes Prison Sentence Of Ex-Rep. George Santos 45:13

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Expelled from the House, convicted of fraud, sentenced to prison, and now George Santos is getting sprung by a president who says he was "somewhat of a rogue." Plus, after meeting with Ukraine's president, and talking by phone with Putin, President Trump now says that both sides should claim victory and stop the fighting where they are. Learn more …

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Daybreak Weekend: Tesla Earnings, European Banks, Trump-Albanese Meeting 39:15

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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 ahead to earnings from Tesla and Netflix. In the UK – a look ahead to European bank earnings. In Asia – a look ahead to a meeting between President Donald Trump and Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. …

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Trump Announces Putin War Summit; NYC Mayoral Candidates Spar at Debate 18:11

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On today's podcast: 1) President Trump said he would hold a second meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin “within two weeks or so” aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Trump and Putin agreed to meet in Budapest during a two-hour phone call on Thursday. Later, Trump expressed optimism that the summit could result in a ceasefire breakthrough ev…

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Ex-Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton Indicted 45:14

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Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton was indicted today on charges of mishandling classified information, the third critic of the President to be federally charged in less than a month. Plus, Chef José Andrés on the lifesaving work his group is doing in Gaza, with Hamas gunmen seeking retribution against Palestinians they accuse of co…

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US Floats China Trade Truce; Judge Pauses Shutdown Layoffs 15:40

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On today's podcast: 1) President Trump said he authorized the Central Intelligence Agency to take covert action in Venezuela, citing the flow of drugs and illegal migrants into the US. Trump stated that Venezuelan leaders had "emptied their prisons in to the United States of America" and "we have a lot of drugs coming in from Venezuela". 2) A feder…

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Trump Confirms He Authorized Covert CIA Actions In Venezuela 50:02

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After the U.S. conducted yet another strike on a boat alleged to be trafficking drugs off the coast of Venezuela, the President confirms he authorized a CIA action inside Venezuela, and now he says he'll stop drugs from there by sea and by the land. Plus, a new report on racist texts by members of Young Republican groups , and the Vice President's …

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Trump Threatens Chinese Cooking Oil; Shutdown Program Cuts 14:33

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On today's podcast: 1) President Trump said he might stop trade in cooking oil with China, injecting fresh tensions into the relationship between the world’s two largest economies. Trump on Tuesday cast the potential move as retaliation against Beijing for its refusal to buy American soybeans, which he said “is an Economically Hostile Act” that is …

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Media Outlets Refuse To Sign Pentagon's New Press Access Rules 45:23

27d ago45:23

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An ultimatum from Defense Secretary Hegseth to reporters: sign this pledge or lose access to the Pentagon. Find out which news organizations refused to sign and why. Plus, CNN investigates how scammers are stealing millions of dollars from victims using crypto ATMs and see how the companies who own those machines are fighting as they try to claw ba…

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US-China Trade Tensions Flare; US Shutdown Enters Day 14 15:09

27d ago15:09

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On today's podcast: 1) China has signaled it’s keeping communication channels open with the US after a series of tit-for-tat moves that intensified a confrontation between the world’s two biggest economies. The Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday reiterated “the door is open” to talks even as it defended China’s decision to implement export curbs on ra…

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Trump: This Is A "Historic Dawn Of A New Middle East" 45:37

28d ago45:37

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A historic day, more than two years in the making as hostage families are reunited with their loved ones. In Gaza, more than 1,700 held without charges by Israel, were released. Families are now reunited in the hopes that the war is now truly over. Plus, former President Obama sounds off on President Trump's second term, and how he says the guardra…

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Gaza Hostage Exchange; Trump & Vance Open Door to China Deal 15:38

28d ago15:38

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On today's podcast: 1) Hamas freed seven living Israeli hostages from the Gaza Strip on Monday morning, following a US-led deal reached late last week. The Palestinian militant group released them to the International Committee of the Red Cross and they were then passed over to the Israeli military. The rest of the living hostages, 13 in total, are…

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Sheriff: 19 Dead Or Missing After Massive Blast Levels TN Plant 45:08

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The latest on a massive blast at a military explosives plant in Tennessee that officials say has left 19 dead or missing, and law enforcement is treating it as a crime scene.Plus, the Trump administration following through on its threat to lay off federal employees during the shutdown. Tonight, the President saying he's targeting people who are "De…

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Daybreak Weekend: US Bank Earnings, New Energy Summit, Gold’s Future 38:02

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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 for U.S banks. In the UK – a look ahead to the annual New Energy Finance summit in London. We also focus on a conversation with Citadel CEO Ken Griffin from Citadel’s securities conference o…

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Israeli Cabinet Backs Gaza Deal; New York AG James Indicted 16:43

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On today's podcast: 1) Israel’s cabinet approved a deal that will see Hamas free all remaining hostages held in Gaza in exchange for around 2,000 prisoners, a major step toward ending a two-year war that’s killed tens of thousands of people and destabilized the wider Middle East. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition gave its approv…