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Kennedy Center Demolition Fears
09/17/2026 | 8 mins.
A dramatic legal battle continues to play out over the fate of the Kennedy Center. OpenAI reveals more instances of AI models going rogue. Canada’s prime minister took a veiled swipe at President Donald Trump today. Homebuyers could soon have to face an unwelcome milestone. Plus, details on the former “American Idol” contestant on trial for murder.
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Why North Carolina is Making it Harder to Early Vote on Sundays
09/17/2026 | 14 mins.
A long, quiet Republican effort to overhaul voting rules in North Carolina is being felt from mailboxes to college campuses. We explore the implications for a key Senate race and whether it presents a playbook for other GOP-led state legislatures.

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Guest: Fredreka Schouten, CNN National Political Writer

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
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El-Sayed Responds To Vance Attack
09/17/2026 | 8 mins.
House in recess as lawmakers make final push ahead of midterms. Houthis claim to have shot down Saudi jet. Fed raises interest rates for first time since 2023. Princess Diana’s brother claims Charles said she’d be forgotten "soon enough." Milwaukee Bucks surprise students after fire destroys elementary school.
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Fed Interest Rate Hike
09/16/2026 | 7 mins.
The Federal Reserve’s latest decision on interest rates could put its chairman at odds with President Donald Trump. A vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is on the back burner. A Senate committee grilled a health and wellness influencer for a key position. Rescue operations are underway after a building collapse killed scores in Gaza. Plus, how Canada and the EU are forging closer ties.

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Is the GOP’s Case Against ‘Crazy’ Democrats Losing Steam?
09/16/2026 | 13 mins.
With six months of midterm primaries in the books, what can the results tell us about how Election Day might play out? We dig into the trends and the surprising data around fears of democratic socialism.

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Guest: Aaron Blake, CNN Senior Reporter

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
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