While it's not expected to make a direct hit on the US, Hurricane Erin still presents a life-threatening danger, with treacherous rip currents and potentially deadly flooding.  Also on today's show: Trump invites Putin and Zelensky to meet in person, but one of the guests wont RSVP ... The White House calls the DC takeover a matter of safety, but America's Black mayors say there's something more sinister going on ... President Trump keeps up his pressure campaign on the Smithsonian, questioning why so many exhibits still talk about how bad slavery was.

Aug 20, 2025

Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky meeting face to face? One of them is on board. Can the other be convinced? Meanwhile, those "security guarantees" for Ukraine include American-made weapons, but Europe questions how much the US is really willing to help.  Also on today's show: Donald Trump wants to ditch voting by mail and get rid of voting machines. Did Vladimir Putin help plant that seed? ... Israel's prime minister wants to completely eliminate Hamas by military force. Is that practical, let alone possible? ... Hurricane Erin causes thousands to evacuate. Where do homes and lives face the greatest risk?

Aug 19, 2025

Presidents Trump and Zelensky are about to meet again. It got ugly in February. But this time the Ukrainian leader is bringing cover. What would it take for today's White House meeting to actually end in a peace deal?  Also on today's show: Three Republican governors are sending their own National Guard troops into Washington, DC ... California's governor unveils a new congressional map designed to add five more seats in the House for Democrats ... Protesters demanding an end to the war in Gaza and return of the hostages clash with police in Israel ... Hurricane Erin intensifies, threatening millions of Americans ... Is the Trump Administration about to light up the cannabis industry?

Aug 18, 2025

President Trump is en route to Alaska to meet with his Russian counterpart. Can they see eye-to-eye on ending a bloody war? And what about Ukraine's leader?Could President Zelensky head to Anchorage to join the talks in the coming days?   Also: Why is First Lady Melania Trump threatening to sue Hunter Biden?

Aug 15, 2025

President Trump talks tough before his war summit with Vladimir Putin. What does he say he won't do when he's one-on-one with the Russian leader? Plus: Tension on the streets of DC as federal agents deployed for Trump's crime crackdown draw protests overnight.  Also on today's show: Gavin Newsom's bold prediction of how he'll end the Trump presidency ... Taylor Swift's new album, podcast debut with her boyfriend.

Aug 14, 2025

National Guard troops are now patrolling the streets of the nation's capital. And leaders in other blue cities are bracing for similar tactics. How do they fight back? One Democratic mayor joins the show to discuss.  Also on this morning's show: As anticipation builds for the Trump-Putin war summit, why is the White House downplaying expectations? ... If Trump's pro-MAGA pick to head the BLS is confirmed, can we count on the data we get from him? ... How self-described Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani has opened up a huge lead in the race for NYC mayor.

Aug 13, 2025

President Trump takes over the DC police. Is it a warning for other big cities? Plus, with his Alaska war summit with Putin just days away, what does Trump say he'll be able to tell in the first two minutes? And why did JD Vance make nice with Elon Musk?

Aug 12, 2025

First: The fight over who's really in charge of the streets of Washington. Next: The UN condemns Israel's plans to take over Gaza, but the White House just shrugs. Then: Why are Democrats are having a hard time connecting with the working class? And: Milwaukee is under water after flash floods drench the city, and the threat isn't over yet.

Aug 11, 2025

President Trump's deadline for a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire expires. Will he stick to his threat to sanction Russia or save face ahead of a meeting with Vladimir Putin? Meanwhile, Israel confirms a plan to fully take over Gaza City. Now they're facing sharp criticism from the world and also from some Israelis.  Also on today's show: The Texas governor says it's time for those Democratic lawmakers to come home. The feds say they'll make it happen. Do they even have that power?

Aug 8, 2025

Dozens of new Trump tariffs are here and you're about to pay up. Where is all that extra cash going to go? Plus, reports swirled yesterday about a planned Epstein strategy meeting at the VP's house, but it apparently was called off. Why?  Also on today's show: Trump and Putin are set to meet in the coming days ... ICE changes its hiring policy regarding age ... There's been recent sightings of strange things in the sky. What's the likelihood recent UFO sightings ares actually aliens?

Aug 7, 2025