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Way Too Early with Ali Vitali
by MS NOW, Ali Vitali
“Way Too Early” covers both the day’s inside-the-beltway political news as well as the critical stories shaping the national conversation leading into “Morning Joe.”
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Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing calls to drop out after a woman accused of him of sexually assaulting her
July 7, 2026 - 5am: Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing calls to drop out after a woman accused of him of sexually assaulting her Trump arriving in Turkey for start of NATO Summit There are growing questions about the health of Republican Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky DOJ plans to send election monitors to cities in Michigan ahead of its August primary FIFA highlights Trump, Putin had a phone call ahead of NATO Summit Former Rep. Elaine Luria on her run for Congress To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Trump mixes patriotism and partisanship in July 4th speech
July 6, 2026 - 5am: Trump mixes patriotism and partisanship in July 4th speech Trump travels to Turkey tonight for NATO Summit New report finds investors of President Trump's crypto coin largely suffered losses House Speaker Mike Johnson says Congress should address birthright citizenship DOGE is officially over Crowds gather in Iran for funeral of late Supreme Leader To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Trump defends his earnings, U.S. and Iran continue talks
July 2, 2026 - 5am: Trump defends $2B+ earnings Rep. Comer pressed on Trump's financial disclosures MAGA voters voice growing frustration with Trump Trump debuts Qatari-gifted jet as Air Force One U.S. and Iran hold separate meetings in Qatar Russia carried out a massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv overnight NYT Poll: Control of the Senate is up for grabs To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Supreme Court upholds Birthright Citizenship; Trump keeps pushing the so-called 'SAVE Act'
July 1, 2026 - 5am: The Supreme Court upholds Birthright Citizenship Trump keeps pushing the so-called 'SAVE Act' House starts recess early after hardliners revolt over the bill Trump announces GOP midterm convention in September set in Dallas Colorado primary results Financial disclosures shoe Trump made $1.4B in crypto-related income last year Social Security faces major funding shortfall by 2032 To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Overview of Supreme Court rulings and what they mean
June 30, 2026 - 5am: Overview of Supreme Court rulings and what they mean Looking forward to SCOTUS rulings expected today Latest on the twin-earthquakes that rocked Venezuela US., Iran give conflicting claims on what's next in the negotiations Democratic Socialist candidates hoping for more wins today in Colorado primaries Ethics concerns over Trump buying $5M in stock of a taser company, just two weeks before ICE sought a 5-year contract for tasers To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The U.S. and Iran agree to end the back-and-forth fighting around the Strait of Hormuz and resume peace talks
June 29, 2026 - 5am: The U.S. and Iran agree to end the back-and-forth fighting around the Strait of Hormuz and resume peace talks The death toll is growing in Venezuela following two back-to-back earthquakes last week Former Transportation Secy. Pete Buttigieg separated from children after false "swatting" report to Child Protective Services. President Trump is set to nominate former Oklahoma State Trooper Lance Schroyer as the next Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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U.S. Supreme Court hands Trump two major immigration wins, Iran escalates tensions striking ship in the Strait of Hormuz
June 26, 2026; 5am: U.S. Supreme Court hands Trump two major immigration wins At least 235 dead, more than 4,300 injured in aftermath of two earthquakes that rocked Venezuela Wednesday Ukraine's long-range drone program is forcing Russian officials to adjust air defenses Iran escalates tensions striking ship in the Strait of Hormuz Judge blocks Trump's order restricting mail-in ballots Latest on reflecting pool damage drama To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Trump cancels signing of bipartisan housing bill sparking chaos, Venezuela rocked by two large earthquakes
June 25, 2026; 5am: Venezuela rocked by two large earthquakes Trump cancels signing of bipartisan housing bill sparking chaos NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte visits Trump in Oval Office ahead of NATO Summit next month Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kyiv is preparing a new phase of the war To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Mamdani allies sweep New York House Primaries
June 24, 2026; 5am: Mamdani allies sweep New York House Primaries Other Primaries: South Carolina, Maryland, Utah House Oversight Committee shares transcript of Bill Gates testimony on Jeffrey Epsetin relationship Trump holds campaign-style rally in Pennsylvania Today marks 4 years since the Dobbs decision, the Supreme Court case that effectively overturned Roe v. Wade and repealed the Constitutional right to an abortion To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Iran is reportedly prepared to allow UN nuclear inspectors back into the country
June 23, 2026; 5am: Iran is reportedly prepared to allow UN nuclear inspectors back into the country Trump reflecting pool vandalism 'conspiracy' NY Primary preview Pentagon looks to request an $80B supplemental request for Iran war costs The House could meet today to vote on a bipartisan bill aimed at lowering housing costs To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation
June 22, 2026; 5am: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation Iran brags that negotiators snubbed VP JD Vance The U.S. Supreme Court expected to release some major decisions this week Inside the Trump-Thune relationship: MS NOW reporting To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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JD Vance delays trip to Switzerland for Iran talks, Israel strikes Lebanon overnight
June 19, 2026 - 5am: JD Vance delays trip to Switzerland for Iran talks Israel strikes Lebanon overnight Juneteenth Holiday Obama Presidential Center Opening Some GOP lawmakers voice their reservations about the Trump Administration's agreement to end the Iran war To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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President Trump and Iran's president sign preliminary agreement to end the war
June 18, 2026 - 5am: President Trump and Iran's president sign preliminary agreement to end the war What the California races for Governor and Los Angeles Mayor tell us about the state of the Democratic party Trump forces DNI hearing delay leaving Intelligence pick in limbo To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Questions remain about the agreement between the U.S., Iran as G7 wraps up
June 17, 2026 - 5am: Questions remain about the agreement between the U.S., Iran as G7 wraps up To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Iran, Ukraine likely to dominate G7 Summit
June 16, 2026 - 5am: Iran, Ukraine likely to dominate G7 Summit Latest on the Air Force B-52 Bomber crash Preview of key Republican primary runoff elections today in Georgia California Governor Gavin Newsom says he and his wife are being investigated by the DOJ To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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U.S. and Iran reach an initial agreement aimed at ending the war, but it's not a final peace treaty
June 15, 2026 - 5am: U.S. and Iran reach an initial agreement aimed at ending the war... but it's not a final peace treaty To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The U.S. and Iran continue sending mixed messages on the status of war
June 12, 2026 - 5am: The U.S. and Iran continue sending mixed messages on the status of war Trump nominated Jay Clayton for DNI, but keeps Bill Pulte in Acting DNI role Republican Senator John Cornyn of Texas is predicting a midterm "disaster" that will make President Trump's final two years in office "miserable" To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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U.S. and Iran trade strikes again, Trump warns more attacks could come
June 11, 2026 - 5am: U.S. and Iran trade strikes again, Trump warns more attacks could come To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Platner cruises to victory in Maine, Graham wins in South Carolina and Hilton advances in California
June 10, 026 - 5am: Primary Recap Graham Platner cruises to victory in Maine Lindsey Graham wins in South Carolina Steve Hilton advances in California Bill Gates to testifies before Epstein House Oversight Committee today To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Israel, Iran appear to back away from further escalation; AXIOS reports Trump called Netanyahu to stop new strikes
June 9, 2026 5am: Israel, Iran appear to back away from further escalation; AXIOS reports Trump called Netanyahu to stop new strikes New polling on how Americans feel about the impact of the war ion Iran Trump amplifying baseless claims of election fraud in California Maine Primary Preview Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico of Texas picks up a surprise endorsement To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Israel and Iran trade strikes in the most significant exchange of fire since April ceasefire
20260608: 5am - Israel and Iran trade strikes in the most significant exchange of fire since April ceasefire To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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California Governor's Race Still Too Close to Call
California Governor's Race Still Too Close to Call To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Pentagon Bars Journalists From Press Office
Pentagon Bars Journalists From Press Office To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Trump Spends Hours Posting Memes on Social Media
Trump Spends Hours Posting Memes on Social Media To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Pam Bondi to Face Questions Over Epstein Files Today
Pam Bondi to Face Questions Over Epstein Files Today To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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U.S. Military Carries Out New Strikes in Iran
U.S. Military Carries Out New Strikes in Iran To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Trump Declares Himself Healthy After Physical
Trump Declares Himself Healthy After Physical To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Knicks Sweep Cavs, Advance to NBA Finals
Knicks Sweep Cavs, Advance to NBA Finals To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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GOP Abruptly Cancels House Vote on Iran War Powers
GOP Abruptly Cancels House Vote on Iran War Powers To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Senate GOP to Remove Ballroom Funding From ICE Bill
Senate GOP to Remove Ballroom Funding From ICE Bill To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Rep. Thomas Massie Loses Kentucky GOP Primary
Rep. Thomas Massie Loses Kentucky GOP Primary To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Putin Traveling to China Today
Putin Traveling to China Today To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Ukraine Launches Deadly Drone Strike on Moscow
Ukraine Launches Deadly Drone Strike on Moscow To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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China Summit Ends With Few Policy Wins
China Summit Ends With Few Policy Wins To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Trump Attends Bilateral Talks in Beijing
Trump Attends Bilateral Talks in Beijing To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Trump to Land in Beijing This Morning
Trump to Land in Beijing This Morning To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Hegseth, Caine to Testify on Iran War Today
Hegseth, Caine to Testify on Iran War Today To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Trump Rejects Iran Response to U.S. Peace Plan
Trump Rejects Iran Response to U.S. Peace Plan To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Trump: Ceasefire Intact Despite Strikes
Trump: Ceasefire Intact Despite Strikes To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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China Urges De-Escalation in Iran War
China Urges De-Escalation in Iran War To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Trump Pauses U.S. Naval Escorts Through Strait
Trump Pauses U.S. Naval Escorts Through Strait To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Ceasefire tested as tension in Middle East escalate
Ceasefire tested as tension in Middle East escalate To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Trump: U.S. to start guiding ships through Strait
Trump: U.S. to start guiding ships through Strait To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Today marks deadline under the war powers resolution
Today marks deadline under the war powers resolution To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana redistricting map
Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana redistricting map To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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DOJ indicts former FBI Director James Comey again
DOJ indicts former FBI Director James Comey again To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump
Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Gunman’s pre-attack message reveals plan details
Gunman’s pre-attack message reveals plan details To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Trump on Iran war timeline: ‘Don’t rush me’
Trump on Iran war timeline: ‘Don’t rush me’ To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Standoff over Strait of Hormuz continues
Standoff over Strait of Hormuz continues To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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“Way Too Early” covers both the day’s inside-the-beltway political news as well as the critical stories shaping the national conversation leading into “Morning Joe.”
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