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43 min
'If You Can Keep It': The DOJ’s Midterm Moves
Early voting for the midterm elections is underway all across America. And Election Day is just over a week away.Now the president, facing likely losses in the House and the Senate…
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1 h 25
The News Roundup For October 23, 2026
This week, President Donald Trump announced that he’s spent $300 million on ads this midterm season, with plans to spend another $100 million before Election Day. The battle betwee…
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41 min
Politics: The Midterm Races You Aren’t Hearing About
In just a dozen days, voters across the country will cast their ballots in midterm elections that could shift the balance of power in Washington. A lot of focus has been devoted to…
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42 min
Money: The 1A Economy Call-In
The sticker shock on everything from gas to food to housing continues to push Americans into tough choices about how to stretch their money.We heard from hundreds of listeners duri…
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44 min
What Does Donald Trump’s Tariffs Mean For Michigan? Plus, The Israeli Election
In the decades following the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement, the U.S. and Canada built strong economic ties across their border. That robust partnership — which…
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43 min
'If You Can Keep It': The View Of The Midterms From Michigan
1A comes to you from the Mitten State. We travel to the Midwest to talk about the Midterms. It’s a place that has become everything these elections are about: identity, power, and…
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1 h 25
The News Roundup For October 16, 2026
In the last consumer snapshot before the 2026 midterm elections, the annual rate of inflation rose 3.7 percent.Meanwhile, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is set to become the biggest donor of…
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33 min
Money: What Rising Diesel Prices Mean For You
A new report released yesterday shows inflation is on the rise.Prices were up 3.7 percent in September over last year, the highest annual rate since May. The rising cost of fuel, s…
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44 min
In Good Health: Are We Solving Hearing Loss?
For those experiencing hearing loss, being able to discern the speech of other people in noisy environments can be frustrating. And hearing aids often don’t convey sound in every s…
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43 min
Military: Pete Hegseth’s New Pentagon
The U.S. Military educates, and trains some of the best and brightest across the U.S.The Pentagon is a complex, big, and bureaucratic machine. It moves slowly. But it has evolved o…
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43 min
'If You Can Keep It': The Purpose Of The Polls
Polls play a major role in U.S. politics. And in the months leading up to an election, they’re everywhere.Polling doesn’t just indicate which party has a competitive advantage in a…
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1 h 27
The News Roundup For October 9, 2026
With less than one month to go until the midterms, Donald Trump is in Texascampaigning on behalf of Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton.Senate Democrats scuppered a plan champio…
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45 min
Religion: Pope Leo XIV, So Far
It’s been a successful summer for Robert Prevost — one of Chicago’s most distinguished citizens.His essay on artificial intelligence was released in paperback to enthusiastic revie…
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44 min
In Good Health: The Evolution Of Prostate Cancer Treatment
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in American men — and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. One in eight men will be diagnosed in their lifetime.…
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43 min
Weather: What To Expect From The Super El Niño
Last week, a key stretch of the Pacific Ocean hit its highest temperature on record. And it’s still climbing.It’s a warning sign of the so-called Super El Niño, expected to bring f…
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43 min
'If You Can Keep It': Mental Health And Democracy
A veteran journalist covered the Jan. 6 attacks on the Capitol. That experience got her exploring the connection between stress, trauma, and our political choices.Our mental health…
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1 h 28
The News Roundup For October 2, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security has allocated$20 million to pay for pro-Trump ads glorifying the president, which have drawn criticism from both Republicans and Democrats.The p…
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32 min
Midterms: The Connection Between Civics And Democracy
In five weeks, more than 100 million people will vote as part of the 2026 midterm elections.In New Hampshire and across the country, that means that voters will go to the polls to…
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42 min
Economy: Managing Your Money Ahead Of The Midterm Elections
Gas. Groceries. Housing. Almost everywhere you look in the U.S. economy right now, prices are up – and people are feeling the squeeze.As of July, six in ten Americans say Trump’s e…
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44 min
Policy: ICE And The Pregnant Women It's Detaining
Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests reached record highs this summer. And the full scope is just coming into focus. Some 43,000 people were arrested in June, more than 49,0…