Host Lindsey Vernick breaks down the day’s biggest stories with a mix of news and comedy. The episode covers a Justice Department probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Republican warnings that the investigation could threaten the Fed’s independence.
We also look at rising tensions with Iran amid violent protests, U.S. warnings of possible military action, and fragile diplomatic signals.
The show examines the EPA’s new approach to air-pollution rules that removes monetized health benefits from regulatory calculations and the potential public-health consequences.
Between the headlines Lindsay shares personal bits — TikTok snippets, improv class anecdotes, and a silly cooking tip — keeping the episode informative and entertaining.
