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A scheduled UFC fight at the White House on Sunday is being billed as a kickoff for America’s 250th birthday celebrations. But some critics are calling it a disrespectful money grab, and those who follow combat sports closely believe it is just an extension of a relationship that has served both sides financially and politically for years. So beyond the optics of the octagon, what purpose does this event serve? And can it help Trump and the GOP win back young male voters? 

For more: Young men are leaving Trump. Can a UFC fight at the White House get them back in the ring? 

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Guests: Francisco Muñiz & Luke Thomas 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin 

Editorial Support: Kit Maher

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A dramatic shakeup of 60 Minutes under CBS editor-in-chief Bari Weiss culminated this week in the firing of longtime correspondent Scott Pelley. He, and some other employees who have recently left, have accused management of editorial interference in an effort to curry favor with the Trump administration (claims CBS denies). So is this a long overdue shakeup of an aging medium, or a sign of corporate media meddling? And what does it mean for the rest of the content we consume on TV? 

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Guest: Brian Stelter, CNN Chief Media Analyst 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin 

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Early on in his second term, President Donald Trump called for the Federal Emergency Management Agency to be eliminated. Now, the White House appears to be cleaning up the mess left behind at the agency by former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, who sources say fostered a culture of fear, distrust, and operational chaos (an official who claims he teleported to a Waffle House also made an appearance). But with Atlantic hurricane season upon us, will FEMA be ready to answer the call after the next big disaster? 

For more: Exclusive: Power struggles and paralysis: Inside FEMA’s lost year as storm season approaches 

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Guest: Gabe Cohen, CNN Correspondent 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin 

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Erin Brockovich rose to fame after the release of a 2000 Hollywood movie, starring Julia Roberts, which told the story of her real-life fight to bring justice to a small town affected by a utility company’s pollution. Now, she is lending her voice to the growing opposition to AI data centers, which tech companies say are needed to fuel economic growth and national security. But who is the true villain in this story? 

For more: Why Utah residents are protesting a massive AI data center project backed by Kevin O’Leary 

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Guest: Elizabeth Martorana & Erin Brockovich, consumer advocate 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

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FIFA expects more than 6 million soccer fans will descend on North America in less than 3 weeks for the 2026 World Cup. But amid cuts to public health programs under the Trump administration, will Ebola, hantavirus or measles join the crowds? We hear from an infectious disease specialist leading a new initiative that will track public health threats during the tournament. 

For more: Exclusive: Trump admin shutting key US researchers out of global virus response talks, documents and sources reveal 

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Guest: Rebecca Katz, Director of Georgetown University Center for Global Health Science & Security 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin 

Editorial Support: Deidre McPhillips

Photo By:  Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images
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