Episodes

  • One Thing: More Planes, Fewer Air Traffic Controllers: Recipe for Disaster?

    One Thing: More Planes, Fewer Air Traffic Controllers: Recipe for Disaster?
    Feb 2 2025
    In the days since the deadly midair collision outside Washington DC, questions are being asked about what could have contributed to the tragedy. We hear from an expert who says the push for more flights isn’t making jobs easier for a workforce already stretched thin. Guest: David Soucie, CNN Safety Analyst/Author, ‘Safer Skies’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • 5 Good Things: A Lunar New Year Ritual That Gets Messy (In a Good Way)

    5 Good Things: A Lunar New Year Ritual That Gets Messy (In a Good Way)
    Feb 1 2025
    A 21-year-old piano tuner brought music and joy back to a busy airport. We’ll tell you how researchers are working to protect bees from pesticide poisoning. Tossing food in the air is a Lunar New Year tradition these chefs won’t miss. Scientists are studying a 1.2-million-year-old piece of ice to learn about climate change. Six months ago, a preschool teacher gave part of her liver to a 5-year-old boy – we check in on them both. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • Tariffs imminent, law enforcement firings, new rat data & more

    Tariffs imminent, law enforcement firings, new rat data & more
    Jan 31 2025
    DC officials say 41 bodies have been recovered from the site of Wednesday’s collision between a passenger jet and a military helicopter. In less than 24 hours, the Trump administration will impose steep tariffs on goods from Canada, China and Mexico. Career law enforcement officials and dozens of FBI agents could be on the chopping block. Many businesses support the DEI policies President Donald Trump criticizes. Plus, we’ll tell you why we’re losing the war on rats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • Plane crash victims mourned, inflation flare-up, Japanese sinkhole expands & more

    Plane crash victims mourned, inflation flare-up, Japanese sinkhole expands & more
    Jan 31 2025
    Recovery efforts continue for those killed in Wednesday’s mid-air collision despite difficult conditions in the Potomac River. New commerce department data shows that consumers are spending more and saving less. A Ukrainian military official says North Korean troops have been pulled from the frontlines in Russia. An expanding sinkhole has prompted Japanese authorities to evacuate hundreds. Plus, we have a look at this Sunday’s Grammy Awards lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • FAA shuts down routes, tariffs lowdown, Groundhog Day & more

    FAA shuts down routes, tariffs lowdown, Groundhog Day & more
    Jan 31 2025
    The FAA indefinitely closed helicopter routes near Reagan National Airport, as investigations into the cause of Wednesday's deadly crash continue. President Donald Trump say tariffs are coming this weekend – we’ll tell you what you need to know. The Trump administration is meeting with Venezuela’s president today. A huge list of famous faces performed in LA last night for a good cause. Plus, all eyes are on Punxsutawney Phil this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • Helicopter’s flight path, FBI leaders forced out, Dick Button dies & more

    Helicopter’s flight path, FBI leaders forced out, Dick Button dies & more
    Jan 31 2025
    There are questions about whether the helicopter that was involved in Wednesday’s crash with a passenger plane was flying in its approved path. An American Israeli hostage is one of three men expected to be released tomorrow. FBI leader have been told to resign, retire or be fired by Monday. A Baltimore Ravens player is denying sexual misconduct allegations. Plus, figure skating legend Dick Button has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • Plane’s black boxes recovered, tariffs coming tomorrow, new pain drug approved & more

    Plane’s black boxes recovered, tariffs coming tomorrow, new pain drug approved & more
    Jan 31 2025
    Flight data and voice recorders have been recovered from the downed passenger plane involved in Wednesday’s deadly crash. President Donald Trump says tomorrow a 25% tariff will be introduced for two of the largest exporters to the US. Palestinians are returning to northern Gaza to find nothing but rubble. An appeals court has made a decision about a federal law banning firearm sales to young adults. Plus, the FDA has approved pain relief that doesn’t contain opiates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • NTSB investigates plane crash, DeepSeek’s ‘wake-up call’, a British Invasion icon dies & more

    NTSB investigates plane crash, DeepSeek’s ‘wake-up call’, a British Invasion icon dies & more
    Jan 30 2025
    We start with new developments on the deadly midair collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter in the Washington, DC area. Some of President Donald Trump’s controversial Cabinet picks could face a difficult confirmation path. Chinese startup DeepSeek could mark a turning point for Silicon Valley on artificial intelligence. The Trump administration hit pause on the CDC’s bird flu studies. Plus, the 1960s pop star whose hits include “As Tears Go By” has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    7 mins