President Trump backs off his threat to hit power plants if Iran keeps the Strait of Hormuz closed.  Two pilots have been killed, several people hurt after a plane hits a fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia airport.  ICE agents are deploying to airports amid partial government shutdown. CNN speaks to the first patient treated with a life-saving foam.  Plus, a man with Down Syndrome builds a successful spice business.   This episode has been updated from a previous released version.

Mar 23, 2026

Prediction markets are opening new doors to bet on pretty much anything - even outcomes during war. But things can get pretty heated when money is on the line, and now at least one state is stepping in to accuse a major prediction market of running an illegal gambling operation. WIRED’s Kate Knibbs talks about the “casino-ification” of everything and what this could mean for the future of politics and betting.    For more: Iran-related bets on prediction sites scrutinized over ‘death markets’ a...Show morend possible insider trades  ---  Guests: Jesus Martinez & Kate Knibbs, WIRED Senior Writer   Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Photo: Daniel Heuer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Mar 22, 2026

A group of dads in London are learning a new skill to connect with their daughters and each other. Two pay phones nearly 3,000 miles apart are bridging a generational gap. A new breakthrough device is helping patients manage Parkinson’s disease in a more personalized way. After a devastating tragedy, a high school boys' hockey team in Rhode Island finished their season in a way that feels like a movie. Plus, a sweet update on the world's favorite baby monkey.  Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here.  Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson   Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Graham Hurley, Hanako Montgomery

Mar 21, 2026

We start with a major blow to the Defense secretary’s restrictive press policy he rolled out last year. President Donald Trump lashed out at NATO allies again over the Strait of Hormuz and weighed in on the prospects of a ceasefire with Iran. The Transportation secretary gave a bleak outlook on air travel without a funding deal. The Trump administration slapped a new multibillion-dollar lawsuit against Harvard University. It’s the end of an era for CBS News Radio amid another round of layoffs. Plus, details on how the White House wants to regulate AI nationwide.

Mar 20, 2026

Some travelers are arriving extra early and still missing flights, as TSA callouts hold up airport lines nationwide. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he and President Donald Trump are on the same page about the war in Iran. Advocates warn a new Veteran’s Affairs-Justice Department agreement could put homeless veterans at risk. We tell you why ABC shelved the newest season of “The Bachelorette.” Plus, a beloved action movie star and iconic internet meme has died.

Mar 20, 2026

President Trump may seek $200 billon in new Pentagon funding for the war with Iran.  Senator Markwayne Mullin’s bid to lead DHS advances to a full Senate vote, amid a partial government shutdown.  American college student, James Gracey has been found dead in Spain.  Trump’s hand-picked panel approves a gold coin with his image.  Plus, a movie is in the works, based on the viral Labubu toys.

Mar 20, 2026

President Donald Trump weighs in on Israel’s strikes on Iran’s energy sites. We have details on another US aircraft damaged in the war with Iran. There’s been a tragic update in the search for an American college student in Spain. Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime attorney testified behind closed doors on Capitol Hill. Plus, where things stand with Trump’s pick to replace Kristi Noem as DHS chief.

Mar 19, 2026

The White House is asking Congress for more funding as the war in Iran escalates. Lebanon’s prime minister has a message for President Donald Trump on the war in the Middle East. Some TSA workers say they are taking out loans to survive with no end to the agency shutdown in sight. Spanish police are searching for an American college student who went missing in Barcelona on spring break. Plus, an unexpected visitor made its way into an airport gift shop Down Under.

Mar 19, 2026

President Trump threatens to strike a gas field if Iran continues to hit Qatar.  Democrats on the house oversight committee walked out of a closed door hearing Wednesday.  New weight-loss drugs are on the horizon as the GLP-1 market booms.  Rapper Afroman wins lawsuit filed police over a parody song. Plus, a RI high school hockey player wins title after tragedy.

Mar 19, 2026

We start with the Federal Reserve's latest decision on interest rates, as investors brace for a bumpy wartime economy. US officials deny responsibility for reported attacks on gas fields in Iran. Top Trump administration officials faced tough questions on Capitol Hill over the war with Iran. We have key takeaways on a heated confirmation hearing for the next Department of Homeland Security secretary. Plus, the family of a missing college student is pleading for help.

Mar 18, 2026