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Roughly 95,000 employees left federal science agencies between September 2024 and December 2025, according to the Partnership for Public Service. Former NASA climate scientist Kate Marvel recently joined that group, citing the administration’s funding cuts and attacks on climate and environmental regulations in her resignation letter. However, she remains hopeful about the future of the study of climate change – if her fellow scientists are willing to get angry about it. For more: Trump admin is pulling supercomputers out of key weather and climate research center --- Guest: Kate Marvel, former NASA climate scientist Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Andrew Freedman Photo: Reid Wiseman/NASA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On one of the biggest stages in music, history was made. A "Heated Rivalry" lookalike contest turned into a real-life rom com. These ecosystem engineers are already hard at work helping combat climate change. This technology allowed a blind man to train and race for a marathon differently. Plus, why basketball fans love the G.O.A.T. debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump says the US and Iran are moving forward, as questions linger about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The Justice Department is shaking up its investigation into a prominent Trump critic. Congress passed a short extension of a critical foreign surveillance program. The severe storms slamming the Midwest and Central US may lighten up this weekend. Plus, the CEO of a blacklisted AI company meets with the president’s top advisor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iranian officials say the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open. British counterterrorism officers are investigating an incident at the Israeli Embassy in London. Todd Lyons shed some light on the decision to leave his role as acting ICE Director. The House Republican majority is even more narrow with this special election victory. Plus, a popular singer-songwriter has been arrested on suspicion of killing a 14-year-old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10-day ceasefire takes effect between Israel and Lebanon. Virginia's former lieutenant governor murders his wife before killing himself. President Trump nominates Coast Guard veteran as the new CDC Director. More than 10 million people are under a severe storm threat amid historic flooding. Plus, an NYPD office on horseback chases purse-snatching suspect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A ceasefire in Lebanon is in effect as President Donald Trump voices confidence in a deal with Iran. We’re hearing from the Artemis II astronauts for the first time since their historic moon mission. We have new developments in a winding legal saga around Trump’s controversial White House ballroom project. An arrest warrant has been issued to an ICE officer accused of pulling a gun on a Minnesota driver. Plus, Trump’s latest nominee to lead the CDC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the US ceasefire with Iran is holding for now, as talks between Lebanon and Israel stall. Police found a former prominent Virginia politician and his wife dead in their home. Russia launched one of its largest drone and missile attacks on Ukraine this year. Pope Leo issues more warnings amid the war of words with President Trump. Plus, Australian authorities are investigating serious allegations against pop star Katy Perry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pakistan’s Army Chief is in Iran as Israel and Lebanon are set to talk today. President Trump threatens to fire the Fed Chair. A judge orders damaged Camp Mystic buildings remain untouched. Ticketmaster loses in court. Plus, Air New Zealand rolls out bunk beds for economy passengers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House appears optimistic about a deal with Iran as Israel weighs a possible ceasefire with Lebanon. We’ll also update you on the truce between Israel and Hamas. President Donald Trump has given this Supreme Court justice’s possible retirement some thought. Some House Republicans are at odds about renewing the nation’s spy powers program. Plus, what a jury decided in a high-stakes antitrust trial over Live Nation and Ticketmaster’s business practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US has not yet formally agreed to a ceasefire extension with Iran, as it continues its blockade of Iranian ports. President Donald Trump is threatening the Federal Reserve Chair’s job -- and continuing his push back against Pope Leo XIV. Turkey is reeling from a rare, second school shooting in two days. Plus, an NFL reporter is out of a job after a tabloid scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new accuser claims former Rep. Swalwell raped her. Severe storm threat continues across the midwest. Missing boater's husband speaks out. Hero principal tackles gunman. Plus, a shark feeding frenzy caught on camera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with key takeaways on historic talks in the US between Israel and Lebanon. The Iran war is painting a grim global economic outlook. We’ll explain where a federal judge’s criminal contempt probe over deportation flights stands. The director of a Texas camp took the stand in a deadly flood case. Plus, new research sheds light on the benefits of GLP-1s outside of weight loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US is working to coordinate another round of talks with Iran, as Israel and Lebanon prepare to meet for the first time in decades. A woman who accused Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct spoke with CNN. An upcoming special election in Virginia could shake up the state’s congressional map. The Royal Bahamas Police Force has released an American questioned in connection with the disappearance of his wife at sea. Plus, severe storms are pummeling the Midwest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reps. Swalwell and Gonzales to resign from Congress. President Trump deletes a post depicting him as Jesus after outrage. Minnesota officials are investigating ICE for a possible kidnapping. New surveillance photos show attack on Open AI CEO’s home. Plus, the 2020 Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame inductees have been announced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with an update on where things stand between the US and Iran after weekend talks failed to produce a breakthrough. President Donald Trump addressed a photo that showed him as a Jesus-like figure. A Democratic congressman says he plans to resign over sexual misconduct allegations. A teenager has been charged as an adult in Florida. Plus, the saga over Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal isn’t over yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oil prices are spiking after the US military blocked ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz. Pope Leo is pushing back after President Donald Trump insulted him. Thousands of Hungarians are celebrating after Viktor Orbán lost his bid for reelection as prime minister. A Senate bill meant to improve housing affordability could end up doing the opposite. Plus, Britney Spears has checked into a rehab facility following a DUI arrest last month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rep. Eric Swalwell drops his bid for CA governor. US to enforce a blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump attacks Pope Leo. Rory McIlroy claims back-to-back Masters titles. Plus, runners break fast food record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DEK: The Trump administration’s effort to build a national citizen database is running into roadblocks in court and alarming some election officials on both sides of the aisle. But what is this data for? And how could it be used? We hear from one election official about why he’s pushing back, and look at how election integrity concerns are playing out in other parts of the country. For more: Trump is trying to build a massive voter database. Election officials are afraid of what he’ll do with it --- Guests: David Yates, Jefferson County (KY) Clerk & Tierney Sneed, CNN Reporter Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Photo: Carlos Osorio/Reuters/File Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some singles are skipping swiping and letting their friends take the lead on their love life. Two first responders thousands of miles apart are now connected forever by a life-saving choice. Two brothers in the Bay Area started a school program that helps families and the planet. A lost border collie was rescued after a hiking trip gone wrong. Plus, one of the most memorable phone numbers in music is being used in a new way. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Vote for 5 Good Things for a Webby here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Victoria Fleischer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump warns Iran ahead of critical negotiations this weekend about the war. Former Vice President Kamala Harris weighs in about her political future. Trump thrusts the latest immigration case into the national spotlight. We’ll tell you which parts of the US could see severe storms and tornadoes. Plus, the government is turning to an unlikely talent pool to address the air traffic controller shortage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices