#thisistheconversation Recap Podcasts

Today's Sponsor: 100 Daily Affirmations For Positivity & Confidencehttps://amzn.to/40vDvXRToday's Rundown:Trump Signs Executive Order to Release More JFK, RFK, and MLK Assassination Fileshttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-announces-jfk-rfk-mlk-assassination-files-to-be-released/?ftag=CNM-00-10aag9b Judge Blocks Trump’s ‘Blatantly Unconstitutional’ Executive Order Aiming to End Birthright Citizenshiphttps://us.cnn.com/2025/01/23/politics/birthright-citizenship-lawsuit-hearing-seattle/index.html RFK Jr. Reveals Up to $1.2M in Credit Card Debt Despite $30M Net Worthhttps://abcnews.go.com/Politics/rfk-jr-reports-12m-credit-card-debt-30m/story?id=117995699 Hegseth Admits Paying $50,000 to Woman Who Accused Him of 2017 Assaulthttps://apnews.com/article/hegseth-sex-assault-payment-trump-6674cc8cfee654c374725948e01ff666 CNN Announces Layoffs Amid Schedule Revamp and Digital Strategy Shifthttps://www.cnn.com/2025/01/23/business/cnn-layoffs-digital-strategy/index.html Las Vegas Hotel Workers Union Ends Decades-Long

Today's Sponsor: The Chess Storehttps://thisistheconversationproject.com/thechessstore     Today's Rundown:ADL Defends Elon Musk’s Gesture at Trump Inauguration, Saying ‘Not a Nazi Salute’https://nypost.com/2025/01/20/us-news/adl-says-elon-musks-awkward-gesture-at-trump-inauguration-was-not-a-nazi-salute/    Trump Unveils $500 Billion AI Initiative Led by Oracle, OpenAI, and SoftBankhttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/trump-announces-500-billion-stargate-ai-venture-headed-by-oracle-openai-softbank-212012023.html    Trump Renames Gulf of Mexico as ‘Gulf of America’ in Early Executive Orderhttps://abcnews.go.com/US/trump-rename-gulf-mexico-gulf-america-1st-executive/story?id=117886074 US Government’s Reproductive Rights Resource Site Goes Offlinehttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/01/21/reproductive-rights-government-website-shut-down/77846157007/?tbref=hp     Trump Starts Purge With Midnight Truth Social Firing of Chef José Andrés and General Mark Milleyhttps://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-starts-purge

Today's Sponsor: Flowers Fast!https://thisistheconversationproject.com/flowersfast     Today's Rundown:Ohio State Wins College Football Playoff National Title, Defeating Notre Damehttps://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2025/01/20/ohio-state-notre-dame-college-football-playoff-championship-game/77842087007/       Senator Fetterman Arrives in Hoodie and Shorts at Trump’s Inaugurationhttps://nypost.com/2025/01/20/us-news/sen-john-fetterman-arrives-in-a-hoodie-and-shorts-to-trumps-inauguration/    Trump Takes Oath of Office Without Placing Hand on BibleTrump Takes Oath of Office Without Placing Hand on Biblehttps://nypost.com/2025/01/20/us-news/trump-did-not-place-hand-on-bible-for-oath-of-office/     Carrie Underwood Leads Bipartisan Singalong After Inauguration Mishaphttps://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/carrie-underwood-improvises-inauguration-singalong-after-awkward-mishap/      Trump Vows to Overturn Biden’s Policies in Inauguration Speechhttps://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-declares-magafest-destiny-in

Today's Sponsor: Fundrisehttps://thisistheconversationproject.com/fundrise     Today's Rundown:Biden Hands TikTok Ban Decision to Trump Administrationhttps://apnews.com/article/tiktok-ban-trump-executive-order-1e95d9836bf6f8c0c245ed1c3234d968#https://apnews.com/article/tiktok-ban-trump-executive-order-1e95d9836bf6f8c0c245ed1c3234d968      Karen Bass Under Fire for Wildfire Response in Los Angeleshttps://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5084899-los-angeles-mayor-wildfire-response/      NCAA Greenlights Payments for Women’s March Madness Playershttps://apnews.com/article/march-madness-womens-basketball-pay-ncaa-c0b8b0d3cac39feb7e2b0b0cd2f0632f      Wendy Williams Breaks Silence, Challenges Guardianship Claimshttps://variety.com/2025/tv/global/wendy-williams-speaks-out-guardianship-like-in-prison-1236275608/   Historic Cold Expected for Ravens-Bills Game as Players Prepare for Record-Low Temperatureshttps://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/brutal-ravens-bills-weather-forecast-has-lamar-jackson-derrick-henry-bracing-for

Today's Sponsor: Fundrisehttps://thisistheconversationproject.com/fundrise     Today's Rundown:Israel Launches Strikes in Gaza Hours After Ceasefire Accord with Hamas, Residents Claimhttps://www.aol.com/news/israel-hamas-ceasefire-accord-followed-020041851.html   TikTok Plans to Shut Down U.S. App on Sunday if Ban is Enforcedhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2025/01/15/tiktok-plans-banned-update/77716034007/  Michelle Obama Confirms She Will Skip Trump’s Inaugurationhttps://www.cnn.com/2025/01/14/politics/michelle-obama-trump-inauguration/index.html  Trump Announces Creation of External Revenue Service to Collect Foreign Paymentshttps://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/trump-announces-new-external-revenue-service-collect-foreign-money   Caitlin Clark’s Alleged Stalker Pleads Guilty, Requests to Stay in Jailhttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/alleged-caitlin-clark-stalker-says-wants-stay-jail-yells-guilty-charge-rcna187596   Drake Sues Universal Music for Defamation Over Kendrick Lamar Diss Track Allegationshtt

Today's Sponsor: PSPrinthttps://thisistheconversationproject.com/psprint     Today's Rundown:Speaker Mike Johnson Proposes Conditions for Disaster Aid Amid L.A. Wildfireshttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/southern-california-edison-accused-lawsuits-prevent-eaton-fire-rcna187479     Beyoncé Delays Major Announcement Due to Ongoing L.A. Wildfireshttps://www.tmz.com/2025/01/14/beyonce-postpone-announcement-los-angeles-wildfires/    Speaker Mike Johnson suggests 'conditions' needed on disaster aid for LA wildfireshttps://abcnews.go.com/Politics/speaker-mike-johnson-suggests-conditions-needed-disaster-aid/story?id=117636693     House GOP Speaker Orders Capitol Flags at Full-Staff for Trump’s Inaugurationhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2025/01/14/flag-full-staff-capitol-trump-inauguration-jimmy-carter/77693848007/?tbref=hp      Elon Musk Faces Allegations of Hiring Gamers to Pretend He’s Skilled at Video Gameshttps://www.player.one/elon-musk-accused-hiring-video-gamers-play-him-so-he-can-pr

Today's Sponsor: AppSumohttps://thisistheconversationproject.com/appsumo     Today's Rundown:Justice Department Releases Special Counsel Report on Trump’s Jan. 6 Casehttps://www.npr.org/2025/01/14/g-s1-42358/trump-jack-smith-election-report  Special Counsel David Weiss Releases Final Report on Hunter Biden Investigationshttps://abcnews.go.com/US/special-counsel-david-weiss-releases-final-report-hunter/story?id=117639491   Rachel Maddow Returns to MSNBC Five Nights a Week for Trump’s First 100 Dayshttps://us.cnn.com/2025/01/13/media/rachel-maddow-msnbc-trump-alex-wagner/index.html  Carrie Underwood to Perform ‘America the Beautiful’ at Trump’s Presidential Inaugurationhttps://nypost.com/2025/01/13/entertainment/carrie-underwood-to-perform-america-the-beautiful-at-trump-inauguration/   Oscar Nominations Delayed Due to Devastating Los Angeles Wildfireshttps://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2025/01/13/oscar-2025-nominations-los-angeles-fires/77673890007/  US Officials Express Optimism as Gaza Ceasefi

Today's Sponsor: Hostage Tapehttps://thisistheconversationproject.com/hostagetape    Today's Rundown:Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema Faces Accusations of Misusing Campaign Funds for Luxury Travelhttps://www.yahoo.com/news/kyrsten-sinema-accused-misusing-campaign-092842762.html    Judge Blocks Release of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s Report in Trump Documents Casehttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-report-jack-smith-aileen-cannon/?ftag=CNM-00-10aag9b  Nexus Mods Removes Marvel Rivals Mods Featuring Trump and Biden Replacing Captain Americahttps://www.yahoo.com/tech/nexus-mods-removes-marvel-rivals-215812421.html  Rare Ski Patroller Strike at U.S.'s Largest Resort Causes Long Lines and Terrain Closureshttps://apnews.com/article/park-city-ski-patrol-strike-vail-resorts-2a5c8641f47af2654ed8b35d4c3e9114  Two Found Dead in JetBlue Landing Gear Compartment After Flight Landshttps://abcnews.go.com/US/dead-jetblue-landing-gear-compartment-florida/story?id=117410409  Sheel Seidler, wife of late Padres owner, sues in-laws for

Today's Sponsor: Ground Newshttps://thisistheconversationproject.com/groundnews    Today's Rundown:Soldier Behind Tesla Explosion at Trump Hotel Left Note Calling It a 'Wakeup Call' for the UShttps://www.aol.com/questions-remain-soldiers-motive-cybertruck-192658327.html     New Orleans Attacker Wore 'Smart Glasses' During Incident But Did Not Livestreamhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/01/05/new-orleans-killer-updates-smart-glasses/77472284007/?tbref=hp    Mike Johnson Elected House Speaker After Republicans Unite on First-Round Votehttps://www.yahoo.com/news/mike-johnson-fails-win-house-184144735.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall  Biden Blocks Japan-Based Nippon’s Bid to Acquire US Steelhttps://abcnews.go.com/Business/biden-blocks-us-steel-takeover-japan-based-nippon/story?id=117294951   Skip Bayless, Joy Taylor, and Fox Exec Named in Workplace Misconduct Lawsuithttps://amp.awfulannouncing.com/fox/skip-bayless-joy-taylor-exec-workplace-misconduct-lawsuit.html  United Airlines to Launch Elon Musk's Starli

Today's Sponsor: Robinhoodhttps://thisistheconversationproject.com/robinhood    Today's Rundown:   Five People Charged in Connection with Liam Payne’s Deathhttps://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/liam-payne-5-charged-in-connection-with-one-direction-singers-death-173230646.html      Six Former Florida State Players Sue Coach Leonard Hamilton Over NIL Compensationhttps://www.aol.com/6-former-florida-state-players-133553473.html     Brits Defend Robbie Williams After Americans Claim Not to Know Him Following Biopic Releasehttps://www.indy100.com/viral/robbie-williams-americans-cgi-monkey-better-man  New Oklahoma Law Requires Students to Enroll in College, Trade School, or Military to Graduate High Schoolhttps://www.yourtango.com/news/oklahoma-law-says-students-accepted-college-join-military-graduate-high-school   Azerbaijan Pressures Russia to Admit Responsibility for Shooting at Plane Before Crashhttps://www.yahoo.com/news/azerbaijan-says-russia-shot-plane-132140972.html   Linda Lavin, Tony Award-Winning Actress a

Today's Sponsor: AppSumohttps://thisistheconversationproject.com/appsumo    Today's Rundown:   Weekend Deaths Include Olivia Hussey, Dayle Haddon, OG Maco, Greg Gumbel, Jimmy Carter- https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/olivia-hussey-romeo-juliet-black-021838344.html- https://www.aol.com/dayle-haddon-dies-suspected-carbon-223400946.html- https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/12/27/og-maco-dead-rapper-u-guessed-it/77263241007/?tbref=hp- https://www.aol.com/greg-gumbel-cbs-sports-broadcasting-221931860.html- https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/former-president-jimmy-carter-dies-100-rcna42410Winning Ticket for $1.22 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot Sold in Californiahttps://www.yahoo.com/news/winning-ticket-mega-millions-1-060815965.html  Trump Declares Support for H-1B Visas Amid GOP Immigration Debatehttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-says-he-believer-h-1b-visas-skilled-migrant-workers-right-spars-immigration-report  NYC Subway Killing Suspect Indicted on Murder and Arson Chargesht

Today's Sponsor: Conquer Sales Objections, Conquer Sales Objectiveshttps://amzn.to/4iUAb0X   Today's Rundown:   Questions Arise Over Azerbaijan Airlines Crash That Killed at Least 38 Peoplehttps://www.cnn.com/2024/12/26/asia/kazakhstan-plane-crash-questions-intl/index.html   US Universities Urge International Students to Return Before Trump Inaugurationhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/12/26/us/international-students-us-colleges-trump/index.html    Outage in Undersea Power Cable Linking Finland and Estonia Sparks Investigationhttps://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/undersea-power-cable-linking-finland-estonia-hit-outage-117108348   Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy Defend Foreign-Born Hires in Silicon Valleyhttps://thehill.com/policy/technology/5056699-elon-musk-vivek-ramaswamy-immigration/   Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt Announce Engagement, Sharing Their Joyhttps://www.mediaite.com/news/overjoyed-fox-news-hosts-sean-hannity-and-ainsley-earhardt-announce-their-engagement/?utm_source=mediaite_smartnews_redirect Ch

Today's Sponsor: These Will Get You The Job! https://amzn.to/3BNcO8W   Today's Rundown:   Trump Vows to Resume Federal Executions After Biden Commutes Most Death Row Sentenceshttps://apnews.com/article/trump-death-row-commutations-biden-d9d1fbb5d6cb0e7727ce9f4644414a62   BBC Research Finds Facebook Restricts Palestinian News While Promoting Israeli Contenthttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c786wlxz4jgo   Justin Baldoni Sued by Former Publicist Amid Ongoing Blake Lively Scandalhttps://variety.com/2024/film/news/justin-baldoni-blake-lively-steph-jones-lawsuit-1236259157/   Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $1.15 Billion After No Winner on Christmas Evehttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/mega-millions-jackpot-hits-1-billion-ahead-christmas-eve-drawing-rcna185358     Azerbaijani Airliner Crashes in Kazakhstan, Leaving 38 Dead and 29 Survivorshttps://apnews.com/article/azerbaijan-airliner-crash-kazakhstan-aktau-a655474030a347a5a7ddda3a77bbeddc    'Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohirrim' Heads to Digital Just Two Week

Today's Sponsor: Mastering Your Moneyhttps://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Your-Money-Concise-Financial/dp/B0CJLR26XH   Today's Rundown:   Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, Accused in NYC Subway Murder, Linked to Erratic Behavior from K2 Usehttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/23/kathy-hochul-subway-crime    Biden to Decide on US Steel Acquisition After Panel Fails to Reach Agreementhttps://apnews.com/article/us-steel-japan-nippon-cfius-national-security-2b155b68713ce83e1cc789ec8aaf3ca7   FAA Grounds All American Airlines Flights Nationwide Due to Systemwide Technical Issueshttps://apnews.com/article/american-airlines-flights-grounded-halted-travel-c666afa120054b032014c6005677aa7a   Bill Clinton Discharged from Hospital After Receiving Treatment for the Fluhttps://www.wxii12.com/article/bill-clinton-discharged-hospital-flu/63274322   Ukraine Claims North Korean Soldiers Are Using Fake Russian Military IDshttps://www.aol.com/news/north-korean-soldiers-given-fake-055643362.html    Starbucks Strike Set to Expand to Ove

Today's Sponsor: The Now What Network Manifestohttps://www.amazon.com/Now-What-Network-Manifesto-Actually-ebook/dp/B0DL7TFPCB   Today's Rundown:   Biden Commutes Sentences of 37 Federal Death Row Inmates to Life in Prison, Blocking Future Executionshttps://apnews.com/article/biden-death-row-commutations-trump-executions-f67b5e04453cd1aa6383c516bc14f300     House Ethics Committee Accuses Matt Gaetz of Paying for Sex, Including with a 17-Year-Old Girlhttps://apnews.com/article/matt-gaetz-congress-ethics-report-538cb5387bf95925245bf87fa6b1adcb  Luigi Mangione Pleads Not Guilty to State Murder Charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO Casehttps://people.com/luigi-mangione-pleads-not-guilty-new-york-murder-charges-lawyer-concerned-fair-trial-8765716  Bill Clinton Hospitalized for Testing and Observation After Falling Illhttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/bill-clinton-admitted-hospital-testing-observation-after-falling-ill.amp  Leanna Lenee Faces Backlash for Alleged Behavior During Relationship with Travis Hunterhttps://www.y

Today's Sponsor: 100 Daily Affirmations For Positivity & Confidence https://www.amazon.com/100-Daily-Affirmations-Positivity-Confidence/dp/B0D2D6SS2D   Today's Rundown:Biden Signs Bill to Avert Government Shutdown, Ending Days of Political Turmoilhttps://apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-disaster-aid-debt-limit-trump-5a78b3c8c7aedc9384842fae83d78f5b      NYC Police Arrest Suspect in the Case of Woman Found on Fire in Subway Carhttps://apnews.com/article/new-york-city-woman-killed-fire-520f705006b3e1760311916a70a0f67f       Seven SJSU Volleyball Players Reportedly Seek Transfers Following Transgender Issuehttps://sports.yahoo.com/san-jose-state-transgender-controversy-7-womens-volleyball-players-reportedly-enter-transfer-portal-after-turbulent-season-181847870.html    Blake Lively Sues Co-Star Justin Baldoni for Harassment; Baldoni's Lawyer Denies Allegationshttps://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/blake-lively-sues-ends-us-142709909.html    ‘Hawk Tuah’ Girl Haliey Welch Pledges Cooperation to Uncover Trut

Today's Sponsor: Blinkisthttps://thisistheconversationproject.com/blinkist   Today's Rundown:House Rejects Trump-Backed Shutdown Plan, Leaving Government’s Next Steps Uncertainhttps://apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-trump-musk-johnson-e4b5c93d12838d180740a35daecc118d   Luigi Mangione Faces Federal Charges in New York After Waiving Extradition in UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Casehttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/unitedhealthcare-ceo-murder-suspect-luigi-mangione-waives-extradition-rcna184694 Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, and Marshmello Accused of Misusing Pandemic Grants for Parties and Payoutshttps://www.yahoo.com/news/lil-wayne-chris-brown-marshmello-190158620.html Neil Cavuto Leaves Fox News After 28 Years Amid Business Changeshttps://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/12/19/neil-cavuto-leaving-fox-news-after-28-years/77085847007/?tbref=hp ‘Hawk Tuah’ Girl Haliey Welch Vanishes Following Crypto Rug Pull Scandalhttps://www.yahoo.com/tech/hawk-tuah-girl-hailey-welch-164207108.html MrBeas

Today's Sponsor: Blinkisthttps://thisistheconversationproject.com/blinkistToday's Rundown:Funding Deal with Disaster Aid Revealed as Shutdown Looms, While Trump Ally Musk Voices Oppositionhttps://abc7news.com/post/will-2024-december-us-federal-government-shutdown-congress-unveils-funding-bill-musk-voices-opposition/15671840/     Disney Cuts Transgender Storyline from Pixar’s First TV Series ‘Win or Lose’https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2024/12/17/disney-pixar-win-or-lose-transgender-storyline/77053603007/?tbref=hp   CDC Confirms First Severe Bird Flu Case in the US Amid Growing Health Concernshttps://abcnews.go.com/Health/cdc-confirms-1st-case-severe-bird-flu-us/story?id=116908574    Adele Song Ordered to Be Removed from All Radio, Streaming Services Globally After Brazilian Judge Rules Plagiarismhttps://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/brazilian-judge-orders-adele-song-removed-over-plagiarism-claim-2024-12-18/  Supreme Court to Rule on TikTok Ban’s Potential Violation of First Amendmenthttps://www.us

Today's Sponsor: Blinkisthttps://thisistheconversationproject.com/blinkist Today's Rundown:Wisconsin Police Chief Says School Shooting Motive Was a ‘Combination of Factors’https://apnews.com/article/shooting-christian-school-madison-wisconsin-a8e1ee353d7fdab2b86dfb355938d871   Luigi Mangione Indicted in New York for Murder of UnitedHealthcare CEOhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/12/17/us/luigi-mangione-ceo-shooting/index.html    Trump Sues Des Moines Register and Pollster Over Claims of Election Interferencehttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-sues-des-moines-register-top-pollster-brazen-election-interference-fraud-over-harris-poll.amp  Gilgo Beach Suspect Rex Heuermann Charged with 7th Murder as New Details Surfacehttps://abcnews.go.com/US/significant-development-case-accused-gilgo-beach-serial-killer/story?id=116858510  Megan Thee Stallion Seeks Restraining Order, Accuses Tory Lanez of Continued Harassmenthttps://apnews.com/article/megan-thee-stallion-tory-lanez-restraining-order-83e18781439708638a78571b09a070a3  

Today's Sponsor: Blinkisthttps://thisistheconversationproject.com/blinkist Today's Rundown:Wisconsin School Shooter Identified as 17-Year-Old Female Studenthttps://people.com/wisconsin-school-shooter-teen-female-student-8762233    Trump Hush Money Conviction Stands as NY Judge Rejects Supreme Court Immunity Argumenthttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/12/16/trump-hush-money-felony-conviction-upheld/77035040007/  New Jersey Drone Investigation Finds ‘Little to No Evidence’ of Wrongdoinghttps://apnews.com/article/drones-mystery-new-jersey-york-b37fda04755803392178b1f39b76ccd8    Seven Tourists in Fiji Hospitalized After Suspected Pina Colada Poisoninghttps://www.yahoo.com/news/seven-tourists-fiji-hospital-suspected-110017499.html    Egg Prices Spike as US Grocery Costs Climb Ahead of the Holidayshttps://www.yahoo.com/news/us-grocery-prices-eggs-particular-111500775.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall   Hegseth to Release Accuser from NDA, Lindsey Graham Confirmshttps://www.politico.com/news/2024/12/1