5 Good Things: Want Better Sleep? Stop Trying So Hard
This student-led choir grew out of a pro-democracy movement in Tunisia. If your mind races the night before a big moment, try these tips from David Beckham’s sleep coach. These newlyweds from Illinois found love in a YMCA pool. A partnership showed up in a warm way for the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota. Plus, everyone’s favorite Thanksgiving story will hit a heartwarming milestone.
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Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco
Producer: Eryn Mathewson
Showrunner: Faiz Jamil
Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin
Editorial Support: McKenna Ewen
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A ‘Productive' Meeting, Unrest in Tanzania, Dolly Parton’s Health and more
President Donald Trump and Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani find common ground during a meeting at the White House. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is weighing the risks of accepting Trump’s peace proposal. CNN reporters have found evidence of chaos and violence after a contested election. A white officer who killed a Black pregnant mother has been acquitted. Plus, we explain why the ‘Queen of Country’ has been absent from the spotlight.
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Mamdani Goes to Washington, Peace Deal Momentum, Another Nigeria School Abduction & more
President Donald Trump is meeting New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in the Oval Office today. European leaders are reviewing the US’ new peace proposal for Ukraine. The federal case against an ICE protestor in Chicago has fallen apart. There’s been another school abduction in Nigeria. Plus, we tell you why senior citizens will soon pay more for Medicare.
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Trump’s ‘Execution’ Post, Ukraine Peace Plan Backlash, AI Executive Order and more
We begin with reactions to President Donald Trump’s social media post, calling for the execution of a group of Democrats over “seditious behavior.” The US-drafted peace plan for Ukraine would mean ceding territory to Russia. A judge has ruled on Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, DC. A state has voted to ban books about being transgender from the youth sections of public libraries. Plus, why a draft executive order on AI is raising concern.
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Mixed Bag Economy, ‘Seditious Behavior,’ CDC Update and more
We begin with a look at the US labor market, especially the industries that are hiring and hurting right now. Six Democratic lawmakers stand by their calls for service members to "refuse illegal orders." The Trump administration wants to open federal waters to new offshore oil drilling. A Customs and Border Patrol operation in Charlotte, North Carolina is coming to a close. Plus, the CDC’s website is now featuring false claims about autism.
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