December 15th, 2025: Shootings, Antisemitism And Dating Stories

Today's episode is sponsored by Free Food. Host Lindsey Vernick gives a rundown of breaking and human stories from December 15, 2025. Hard news: a shooting at Brown University left two students dead and nine injured while a person of interest is in custody and investigations continue. In Australia, a terror attack at a Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach killed and injured many; authorities suspect an anti‑Semitic motive and a bystander who tackled a shooter has been hailed as a hero. Other segments: the Powerball climbed to an estimated $1.1 billion, a personal Hinge date anecdote, and Hanukkah reflections and tips. Email the show with feedback at [email protected].