If the thought of holiday shopping stresses you out, you’re not alone. Some of America’s top retailers also aren’t sure how to navigate economic pressures like tariffs that are taking a bite out of consumer confidence. We hear how Macy’s, Old Navy, and Walmart are adjusting ahead of Black Friday, Cyber Monday and beyond - and whether President Donald Trump has an answer to Americans’ affordability concerns.
For more: One of America's last department stores is betting on in-store shopping this holiday
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Guests: Tori Lightcap & Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Business & Politics Correspondent
Host: David Rind
Producer: Paola Ortiz
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
Editorial Support: Kate Trafecante, Allison Cho, Jeremy Moorehead
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Bubbles, Bailouts, and Trump: What AI Stock Fears Mean for You
As fears of an artificial intelligence bubble mount, one company is being scrutinized above all the rest: Nvidia. As the AI chipmaker's valuation continues to soar, some experts are wondering whether the whole industry is built on a shaky foundation. We hear why its CEO has become cozy with President Donald Trump – and what it all could mean for you.
For more: The world’s biggest company just told everyone to chill out
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Guest: Phil Mattingly, CNN Chief Domestic Correspondent and Anchor
Host: David Rind
Producer: Paola Ortiz
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
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How Seriously Should We Take Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Change of Heart?
Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is breaking with President Donald Trump and apologizing for “taking part in toxic politics,” after years of divisive comments of her own. Is this contrition, or posturing for a post-Trump future? We hear from someone who has covered Greene for years who says a GOP revolt over the Jeffrey Epstein files could signal more trouble for Trump in the months ahead.
For more: The key issues that are suddenly dividing MAGA
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Guest: Tia Mitchell, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Washington Bureau Chief
Host: David Rind
Producer: Paola Ortiz
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
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Unpacking Trump’s Second Term Pardon Spree
President Donald Trump has pardoned more than 1,600 people who played significant roles in matters involving him personally across his two terms, including dozens who worked to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. Presidents always flex pardon power, so what makes these so unusual? We hear from a constitutional law expert who says part of the answer lies in the man in charge of the review process.
For more: Trump’s pardons aren’t just political; more importantly, they’re transactional
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Guest: Kim Wehle, former Assistant US Attorney
Host: David Rind
Producer: Paola Ortiz
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
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'We Don’t Have the Guns. We Got Whistles’: How Chicagoans Are Resisting ICE
Chicago remains on edge as immigration enforcement operations in recent weeks have sparked tense standoffs and legal questions over federal agents’ use of force. However, local resistance groups have taken it upon themselves to (loudly) alert neighbors of ICE’s presence. We hear from some of them and then look at the controversial Border Patrol official in charge of ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ and where he might be heading next.
For more: ‘There is no sanctuary here’: Meet the Border Patrol chief in charge of Trump’s Chicago crackdown
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Guests: Loretta Capeheart, Héctor Reyes, Laura Tober, & Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Correspondent
Host: David Rind
Producer: Paola Ortiz
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
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