Trade War Escalates As China Raises Tariffs On U.S. To 125%

North Carolina’s controversial lieutenant governor and candidate for governor is in the hot seat once again for offensive comments but this time on a porn site. Plus, Israel says they are in a new era of war after a third straight day of attacks in Lebanon. Also, the mayor of Springfield, Ohio is giving himself emergency powers after weeks of false claims about Haitian migrants in his town eating cats and dogs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Sep 20241h 24min

A second straight day of explosions hit Lebanon, apparently targeting members of Hezbollah. Yesterday it was their pagers that blew up and today it was their walkie-talkies. Plus, markets are closing on the heels of the highly anticipated decision by the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in the United States by a half point.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Sep 20241h 23min

Once a celebrated hip-hop mogul, now a criminal defendant. Sean “Diddy” Combs is charged in a sweeping federal sex crimes case and is accused of sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, and even arson. Plus, nine people are reportedly killed and nearly 3,000 people are injured when pagers exploded in Lebanon.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Sep 20241h 23min

From his close ties to a far-right firebrand to his repeated racist debunked conspiracy theories about migrants, Donald Trump was pressed on it all. But, his responses won’t likely silence his critics. Plus, the Pope weighs in on the presidential election, sharing his opinion on both Trump and Harris. Also, CNN’s rare interview with Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 Sep 202443min

Donald Trump says there will be no second debate but that’s not what Kamala Harris just said. This as Harris is in battleground North Carolina right now trying to pull ahead in the close race. Plus, a split in the Republican Party spills into the public view with people close to Trump worrying about his close connection with a controversial right-wing activist.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Sep 202444min

Will there be a debate rematch? The attack lines landed but there is quite a bit that voters did not hear last night as both candidates leave questions unanswered. We run down the list. Senator Bernie Sanders joins for reaction as well as longtime Democratic congressman Rep. Jim Clyburn.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Sep 20241h 26min

It is a momentous night for America as we await for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump meet face-to-face and debate. This will be the first time a sitting vice president and former president will go head-to-head in a presidential debate. Our political team breaks down the strategies and stakes for each campaign.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Sep 202458min

It is a momentous night for America as we await for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump to meet face-to-face and debate. This will be the first time a sitting vice president and former president will go head-to-head in a presidential debate. Our political team breaks down the strategies and stakes for each campaign.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Sep 202444min