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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other Trump officials seem open to embracing psychedelics as treatment for serious conditions trauma, depression and drug addiction. The shift has excited advocates, but some experts worry the hype could be getting ahead of science and safety. In part one of a two-part series, we hear from someone who says a powerful hallucinogen helped kick her drug habit. Guest: Samantha Juan, US Army veteran Have a question about the news? Have a story you think we should cover? Call us at 202-240-2895. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A frequent flyer needed a kidney transplant to live, and an airline employee gave him one. Inspired by pinecones, this new tech could change how we fight wildfires. After disaster strikes, these volunteers make sure kids get their lost stuffed animals back. New research suggests chimpanzees follow trends like humans. Plus, from Cape Town to London, this runner’s journey was powered by purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal judge who blocked President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship order may do so again. A landmark cryptocurrency bill is now law. The TSA is making traveling easier for families with children and military members. We’ll tell you why Brazil’s former president has been ordered to wear an ankle monitor. Plus, is cane sugar soda the best option in the healthy drink wars? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with another round of heavy rain and dangerous flash flooding risks for parts of the US. A current leader of the MAGA movement is weighing in on a new report on Jeffrey Epstein. We have details on a deadly explosion at a police training facility. A suicide prevention service for LGBTQ+ youth has ended. Plus, what we know about the sudden death of a paranormal investigator who toured with an infamously haunted doll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin with how the DOGE cuts package will affect funding for various services and industries. President Donald Trump has vowed to sue Wall Street Journal owner Rupert Murdoch over the Jeffrey Epstein case. We explain how the EU aims to weaken Russia’s economy with a new sanctions package. Christian leaders have made a rare visit to Gaza, after a strike on a Catholic church. Plus, we reveal how a bidding war helped a rare dinosaur fossil fetch an astronomical price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Swathes of the US are facing storms and threats of flash flooding. After Trump ordered the release of grand jury testimony in the Epstein case, we explain what it could consist of. A new CNN poll of Americans shows waning support for Israel’s actions in Gaza. Pakistan has been affected by another catastrophic flood. Plus, why the members of Jane’s Addiction are suing each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with President Donald Trump’s “big” win after a DOGE cuts bill was passed. We explain how Trump has responded to a report that he wrote a bawdy birthday message to Jeffrey Epstein. Israel has responded to reports it hit Gaza’s only Catholic church. A former police officer was sentenced but then immediately paroled after shooting a motorist at a traffic stop. Plus, why CBS has cancelled “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with President Trump’s medical diagnosis for leg swelling. Juul’s tobacco and menthol e-cigarettes can go back on the market. The Trump administration paused research that could improve flood preparedness. The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously voted to advance the nomination of a controversial appointee. Plus, which political party is more motivated for the midterms? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin with massive protests nationwide against President Donald Trump’s controversial policies. Former and current State Department officials warn last week’s mass firings could be dangerous. The US attorney general is touring the former notorious Alcatraz prison after Trump called for its reopening. Pope Leo XIV is reacting to a strike on Gaza’s only Catholic church. And, we’ll tell you where the national voting age could be lowered to 16. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democrats are pushing back on an executive order to end collective bargaining rights for federal workers. Water rescues are underway in Kansas City, MO after a month's worth of rain fell in just 12 hours. Suspects have been charged in the murder of a UC Berkeley professor. Americans are still opening their wallets despite President Donald Trump's tariffs. Plus, a 60s pop star who found recent TikTok fame has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Millions of people living along the Gulf Coast are getting ready for severe flooding as a tropical storm approaches. Republicans are racing to get DOGE cuts approved. We'll tell you why the US is set to destroy 500 metric tons of food meant to go to starving people. New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing his fifth lawsuit in 2 weeks. Plus, rules could be changing around how much liquid you can take on a flight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Senate has passed $9 billion in cuts for foreign aid and public broadcasting. We’ll tell you why 20 Democratic led states are suing FEMA. A federal prosecutor who’s worked on high profile cases has been fired. A huge fire has killed dozens of people at a commercial building in Iraq. Plus, a debate about cryptocurrency has broken a record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin with President Donald Trump’s mixed messages on firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. There’s a new law aimed at cracking down on illegal fentanyl. After days of deadly clashes, Syrian government officials and the Druze religious minority announced a ceasefire. An investigation into trade practices marks a deepening spat between the US and Brazil. Plus, “American Idol” producers are mourning the loss of one of their own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Senate has kicked off its voting session on President Donald Trump’s multibillion-dollar DOGE cuts package. Trump doubled down on his dismissal of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Deadly and chaotic scenes broke out at a controversial Israeli and US-backed aid site. Louisiana police chiefs are among those charged in a decade-long scheme. Plus, Mark Zuckerberg faces Meta investors in a Facebook data scandal trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel has carried out fresh strikes on Syria’s capital and more could be coming. The Senate is voting to start debating a wide-reaching funding cuts bill. We'll look at what those cuts could mean for PBS and NPR. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has fired two top aides. Plus, teenagers are talking to artificial intelligence about their problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia has hit Ukraine with a massive air attack after President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum. The GOP’s domestic policy bill doesn’t appear to have gone down well with the public. We’ll tell you why workers might end up seeing more healthcare costs. The world’s oldest marathon runner has been killed in a hit and run. Plus, we’ll bring you the highlights from last night’s MLB All-Star Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A high-profile Republican has joined calls for the Trump administration to be more transparent about the Epstein case. 2,000 National Guard members have been released from duty in LA. There’s growing concern about a weather threat along the Gulf Coast. An Arizona House seat looks poised to stay in the family. Plus, AI antisemitism could be here to stay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin with President Donald Trump’s landmark investment package in energy and artificial intelligence. Trump suggested Attorney General Pam Bondi could release more files on Jeffrey Epstein. We’ll tell you about Apple’s deal to source material that’s critical for iPhones. The murder trial of a Colorado dentist accused of poisoning his wife begins. Plus, details on unreleased Beyoncé music stolen during a Cowboy Carter tour stop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump has spoken candidly about his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in a new interview. We’ll tell you how some Americans feel about the amount of information the government has shared on the Jeffrey Epstein case. Israel launched new strikes on Syria. A University of California Berkeley professor’s death is prompting a murder investigation. Plus, we break down this year’s most decorated Emmy nominees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inflation is at its highest level in months – we'll tell you what contributed to the uptick. The US has seen a record number of federal flash flood warnings issued so far this year. President Donald Trump is set to announce tens of billions of dollars worth of investment into AI and energy. Blue states are taking the Trump administration’s freeze on public education funding to court. And, a new report suggests global childhood vaccination has hit a glass ceiling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices