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A woman convicted of murdering a schoolmate 30 years ago has been taken to hospital after surviving two rounds of lethal injections in Tennessee. Christa Pike would have been the first woman to be executed in the state in 200 years. Pike, 50, has spent three decades on death row after she was convicted of the murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer in 1995. A last-minute appeal to stop the lethal injection was overturned by the supreme court, but the state governor, Bill Lee, has suspended executions in Tennessee for the rest of the year. Lucy Hough speaks to the attorney and anti-capital punishment campaigner Clive Stafford Smith – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

HEADLINES: Two men and a teenage boy have been charged over a murder A new Greens leader has been selected Australian universities have held strong in the latest global rankings Crews are working to remove a huge whale carcass from Perth's City Beach A bear has been crowned Fat Bear Week champion GET IN TOUCHGot a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITSHost: Tamsin RoseAudio Producer: Scott StronachProducer: Ella Maitland Head of Show: Tamsin RoseCheck out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here Discover more Mamamia podcasts here Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here! Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the fallout from the Iran conflict continues, the price of diesel has soared to record highs in the UK, Europe and US. With his country facing an increase of 70% in costs compared with this time last year, Donald Trump is threatening a ban on US diesel exports to keep costs low for American consumers. But the plans have been met with alarm – the UK is holding talks with US counterparts to try to block the move, which France says would be ‘catastrophic' if introduced. Lucy Hough speaks to energy correspondent Jillian Ambrose – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

HEADLINES: OpenAI has apologised after its rogue AI agent hacked a Medicare portal NY prosecutors have reopened an investigation into alleged gang-rape at Cornell University The RBA has raised rates to the highest level since 2011 Larissa Waters is stepping down as Greens leader due to illness Nathan Cleary has called for an end to online abuse of Knights player Phoenix Crossland GET IN TOUCHGot a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma?Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITSHost: Tamsin RoseAudio Producer: Scott StronachGroup Executive Producer: Tamsin Rose and Georgie Page Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here Discover more Mamamia podcasts here Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here! Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HEADLINES: The RBA has lifted interest rates to a 15-year high SpaceX's Starship has reached orbit for the first time Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has been handed the keys to the city The first piece of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic emblem has been revealed Mango growers warn crops could rot on the trees under changes to backpacker visas Plus, a former Cornell student is suing the university and seven fraternity members, alleging she was drugged and sexually assaulted, and prosecutors have now reopened the case. Host of True Crime Conversations Gemma Bath explains the case. If you or anyone you know needs expert help, please contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) — the National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service. If you are in immediate danger, call 000. Related True Crime Conversations episodes: Zoe’s Husband Drugged Her Evening Tea. For Years He Assaulted Her While She Slept Inside The Hidden Network Of Men Drugging And Raping Their Wives GET IN TOUCHGot a story idea, news tip or feedback?Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITSHosts: Charlotte Mortlock and Tamsin RoseAudio Producer: Scott StronachGroup Executive Producer: Tamsin Rose and Georgie PageBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US News and World Report Banking Reporter Greg Garrison joins Megan Lynch to discuss the new survey that shows 51% of people place bets to pay off household bills.

What if feeling healthier and more energized could start with just a few simple changes to what you eat and how you move each day? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dawn Jackson Blatner, RDN, CSSD, on protein packed recipes to keep you energized PLUS a chance to win $5000 and more from Eggland's Best Eggs!Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.com  Dawn Jackson Blatner, RDN, CSSD is a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified specialist in sports dietetics. She also has a Certificate of Training in Integrative and Functional Nutrition. She is the author of two books: The Flexitarian Diet, ranked a top plant-based diet by US News & World Report, and her second book, The Superfood Swap. She is a trusted expert appearing regularly in local and national media outlets such as The Today Show and Good Morning America. She starred in (and won!) the primetime reality TV show on ABC called, My Diet Is Better Than Yours. Dawn worked as the head dietitian for the Chicago Cubs for 10 years (yes she does have a World Series ring!), hosted an Emmy-nominated TV show in Chicago for 3 seasons, and won the Media Excellence Award from the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. She owns a nutrition consulting & communications business with a focus on fun, flexible superfood nutrition. https://ebfamilysweeps.com/contestDiscover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and change makers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.comExplore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne

In what is probably one of the biggest battles yet between the press and Donald Trump, major TV networks have united in a boycott of pooled coverage of his administration. It comes after three news organisations – CNN, MS Now and Politico – were denied access to the White House because of Trump's concerns about their coverage. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian's international news editor Paul Owen – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Andy Burnham has navigated his way through a first high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump at the UN general assembly in New York. The prime minister's aides were delighted with how the meeting went, as Trump praised the US-UK relationship and described Burnham as a ‘natural businessman'. The anticipated sticking points – the Chagos Islands, West Bank settlement sanctions and Ireland – appear not to have derailed the talks nor cast a shadow over the future relationship. Lucy Hough speaks to policy editor Kiran Stacey – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

AI, Iran and Taiwan – there will be no shortage of topics when the two most powerful men in the world meet in Washington. But what do they both want? Jonathan Czin explains. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

More than 100 people were arrested at large protests against the Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to the UN general assembly. Susan Sarandon, Chelsea Manning and Caleb Hearon were among the famous faces arrested. Inside the assembly hall, Netanyahu faced a mass walkout as he took to the stage. Then, in an inflammatory address, he claimed Israel's war in Gaza was the ‘opposite of a genocide' and labelled the New York mayor, Zohran Mamdani, antisemitic. Lucy Hough speaks to UK global editor Devika Bhat – watch on YouTube – Listen to Thursday's episode of Stateside with Kai and Carter on whether Netanyahu has lost America here. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

This week, the US press corps stood up to Donald Trump after he banned three organisations he doesn't like from the White House. But when it came to the leader of one of America's oldest adversaries – China – well, Trump literally rolled out a very long red carpet. Jonathan Freedland speaks to the Guardian's Shrai Popat about why Trump seems weaker these days, and why it might be dangerous to underestimate him

This Week In White Supremacy continues to provide a platform for insightful and critical discussions, balancing humor, and seriousness to tackle pertinent cultural and political issues. 1HOOD's vibrant conversations serve to enlighten and engage audiences, encouraging broader awareness and action against injustice. Join them next week as they continue to expose white supremacy and advocate for a more equitable society for all people.--To help us build liberated communities through arts, education, and social justice visit our website 1hood.org to purchase your official 1HOOD apparel or consider making a tax-deductible donation to 1Hood Media. --WATCH THE SHOW: youtube.com/@twiws--FOLLOW 1HOOD youtube.com/@1hoodfacebook.com/1hoodmediainstagram.com/1hoodmediax.com/1hood--DISCLAIMERS: The views and opinions expressed during this presentation are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of 1Hood Media, 1Hood Power, and or its affiliates. We do not own the copyrights to the selected songs, audios and/or videos shared in this broadcast. This Week In White Supremacy is brought to you by the 1HOOD Media NetworkExplicit LanguageParental Discretion is AdvisedTV-MA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Christopher Dixon is the Co-Founder of Oxford Advisory Group. He is responsible for the company vision and business strategy. Chris focuses on tax efficient strategies for retirees and advanced tax planning.Chris received his Bachelor of Science. He graduated with Political Science Honors. He also studied through Harvard Business School and received his certificate in Sustainable Business Strategy.He is a Registered Financial Consultant focused on helping retirees develop tax efficient strategies and income planning. He is also responsible for securing banking relationships with some of the top banks on Wall Street.Christopher is a speaker at the firm's informational seminars on Taxes in Retirement and Social Security.Christopher regularly trains other advisors from around the country on tax strategies for retirees.He is co-host of Reinventing Retirement TV on ABC 10, NBC 8 and Fox 13. Reinventing Retirement Radio on WFLA 93.1, Chris is co-author of Total Tax Free Retirement book. He has authored articles in Newsmax Finance and also been featured in Yahoo! News Nasdaq and US News.Chris sits on the board of the Advent Health Foundation.Learn More: https://oxfordadvisorygroup.com/This is prepared for informational purposes only. It does not address specific investment objectives, or the financial situation, and the particular needs of any person who may receive this report. The information herein was obtained from various sources. Oxford Advisory Group does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of information provided by third parties. The information in this report is given as of the date indicated and is believed to be reliable. Oxford Advisory Group assumes no obligation to update this information or to advise on further developments relating to it.Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-christopher-dixon-co-founder-of-oxford-advisory-group

Pippa Crerar had a front row seat for the PM's first meeting with Donald Trump. What really happened during that 12-minute press conference? And as the Labour conference kicks off this weekend, she and Kiran Stacey discuss the ethics of journalist-politician karaoke. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Christopher Dixon is the Co-Founder of Oxford Advisory Group. He is responsible for the company vision and business strategy. Chris focuses on tax efficient strategies for retirees and advanced tax planning.Chris received his Bachelor of Science. He graduated with Political Science Honors. He also studied through Harvard Business School and received his certificate in Sustainable Business Strategy.He is a Registered Financial Consultant focused on helping retirees develop tax efficient strategies and income planning. He is also responsible for securing banking relationships with some of the top banks on Wall Street.Christopher is a speaker at the firm's informational seminars on Taxes in Retirement and Social Security.Christopher regularly trains other advisors from around the country on tax strategies for retirees.He is co-host of Reinventing Retirement TV on ABC 10, NBC 8 and Fox 13. Reinventing Retirement Radio on WFLA 93.1, Chris is co-author of Total Tax Free Retirement book. He has authored articles in Newsmax Finance and also been featured in Yahoo! News Nasdaq and US News.Chris sits on the board of the Advent Health Foundation.Learn More: https://oxfordadvisorygroup.com/This is prepared for informational purposes only. It does not address specific investment objectives, or the financial situation, and the particular needs of any person who may receive this report. The information herein was obtained from various sources. Oxford Advisory Group does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of information provided by third parties. The information in this report is given as of the date indicated and is believed to be reliable. Oxford Advisory Group assumes no obligation to update this information or to advise on further developments relating to it.Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-christopher-dixon-co-founder-of-oxford-advisory-group

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that banned media staff are now back covering the White House.

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UACCM obtains $50K grant for nursing program; Petit Jean Fall Swap Meet underway; MJHS honored by UA for academic growth; Monsters on Main plans underway; ATU ranked by US News and World Report; Morrilton volleyball, tennis, junior high football all play tonight; we visit with Amber Holland of Community Service Incorporated.

In this episode of Guardian Australia's weekly US politics podcast, co-hosts Reged Ahmad and Jonathan Yerushalmy dive into what's driving Donald Trump's ban on journalists from CNN, MS Now and Politico - and the significance of the response from major TV networks. They also cover the US president at the UNGA and why Trump's decision making on international conflicts could be explained by the price of diesel. Plus - could daylight savings become permanent in the US.

American television networks have stopped providing joint coverage of Donald Trump's official events, after the president banned some news organisations from the White House. Also in the programme: the Yemeni refugees seeking refuge in Djibouti; and Star Wars creator George Lucas is about to open a new art gallery to house his huge art collection.(Photo: Poster of solidarity with the US networks barred from the White House outside AP's White House booth. Credit: Reuters)

The UK prime minister will meet the US president for the first time in New York on Tuesday. With Trump at his weakest in the polls, could this be a perfect moment for Burnham to charm the president and avoid a very public political spat? Pippa and Kiran discuss what the two leaders might discuss in policy terms, and some of the potential high-risk issues. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

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Tech bosses have called for a slowdown in artificial intelligence and the creation of formal guardrails from the US government. But why is President Trump unmoved by the doomsday predictions, dismissing them as a ‘hoax'? What lies behind his embrace of the AI industry? Jonathan Freedland speaks to the Guardian US tech editor, Blake Montgomery

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This Week In White Supremacy 1HOODs unfiltered discussion bust open a range of hot-button issues like how White voices like Macklemore are overshadowing Black and Brown voices on Palestine, if Jasmine Crockett's appearance at Chris Brown's and Usher's concert is more about her personal brand than her political future, the return of “the rolling dead” Mitch McConnell, and Kash Patel's favorite beastly investigations and dubious hiring practices at the FBI This Week In White Supremacy continues to provide a platform for insightful and critical discussions, balancing humor, and seriousness to tackle pertinent cultural and political issues. 1HOOD's vibrant conversations serve to enlighten and engage audiences, encouraging broader awareness and action against injustice. Join them next week as they continue to expose white supremacy and advocate for a more equitable society for all people. -- To help us build liberated communities through arts, education, and social justice visit our website 1hood.org to purchase your official 1HOOD apparel or consider making a tax-deductible donation to 1Hood Media. -- WATCH THE SHOW: youtube.com/@twiws -- FOLLOW 1HOOD youtube.com/@1hood facebook.com/1hoodmedia instagram.com/1hoodmedia x.com/1hood -- DISCLAIMERS: The views and opinions expressed during this presentation are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of 1Hood Media, 1Hood Power, and or its affiliates. We do not own the copyrights to the selected songs, audios and/or videos shared in this broadcast. This Week In White Supremacy is brought to you by the 1HOOD Media Network Explicit Language Parental Discretion is Advised TV-MA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, has welcomed the EU's proposal for Canada to become the bloc's first ‘associate member', despite threats from Donald Trump over the plan. The US president said Washington could impose ‘very serious tariffs' or halt trade if the EU went ahead with the idea. But in a defiant speech to the European parliament, Carney called for ‘deep cooperation' and said polling showed the overwhelming majority of Canadians supported closer ties with Europe. Lucy Hough speaks to Europe correspondent Jon Henley – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

AlabamaPresident Trump signs bill into law offered by Congressman Moorehttps://1819news.com/news/item/trump-signs-barry-moore-backed-secret-spending-bill-into-law-the-american-people-deserve-betterAL farmers and truckers getting burned  by high diesel priceshttps://1819news.com/news/item/record-diesel-prices-plague-alabama-farmer-truckersMontgomery County Commission passes budget for 2027 with funding included for Whitewater Parkhttps://1819news.com/news/item/montgomery-county-commission-passes-183-million-budget-for-2027-with-funding-for-montgomery-whitewaterThe city of Huntsville denies a public records request for Logs one FLOCK camerasAuburn University takes down section of website devoted to LGBTQ studentshttps://1819news.com/news/item/auburn-silently-deletes-lgbtq-targeted-student-resources-after-1819-news-reportChildren's of Alabama in Birmingham ranks high on US News & World Reporthttps://1819news.com/news/item/childrens-of-alabama-named-states-best-kids-hospital-for-17th-straight-yearNationalFederal Reserve raises interest rates by a quarter of a percent Speaker of the House suddenly ends session sending House members homeHUD secretary announce $75M in fraud within LA housing programUS Attorney in San Diego charges 12 immigrants for $10M fraud scheme with home day caresA Google whistleblower has interesting perspective on why AI negative rhetoric coming on so strong from the very creators of the AI

In this episode of Guardian Australia's weekly US politics podcast, co-hosts Jonathan Yerushalmy and Reged Ahmad look at whether there is any appetite across the political spectrum to put guardrails on artificial intelligence as around the world existential fears mount that the technology is developing too quickly. They also explain what the latest supreme court ruling on the Trump administration's mail-in ballot restrictions means for the midterms. And they look at what happened when the US president waded into the Irish reunification debate

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How U.S. News Ranks Children's Hospitals—and What Parents Should Know Every year, U.S. News & World Report releases its Best Children's Hospitals rankings—but what do those rankings actually tell families? In this episode, Katie Taylor, CCLS, speaks with Jennifer Winston, senior health data scientist at U.S. News & World Report, about how the rankings are built, what the scores measure and how parents can use them without over-reading small differences between hospitals. Jennifer explains the role of clinical outcomes, hospital resources and care practices in the rankings, along with how parent feedback is incorporated into the methodology. Katie brings in the child life perspective, asking where psychosocial support, interpreter services, family involvement and emotional safety fit into the definition of excellent pediatric care. They also explore an important question for families: Is traveling to a nationally ranked hospital always better, or can receiving care closer to home sometimes matter more? What you'll learn How the Best Children's Hospitals rankings have evolved from clinician surveys into a data-heavy model involving more than 1,000 data points across 11 pediatric specialties The three primary scoring categories: hospital resources, delivery of care and best practices, and clinical outcomes Why the outcomes being measured vary by specialty How child life specialists, social workers, interpreter services and parent participation are represented in the rankings How feedback from parents and patient advocates reaches the teams shaping the methodology What it means for a hospital to make the national Honor Roll Why a move from No. 15 to No. 20 may represent only a very small difference in score When traveling for highly ranked care may be helpful—and when proximity to home matters How families can use regional rankings, state rankings and hospital scorecards to look beyond one overall number Why increased hospital participation may signal a growing commitment to transparency Explore the rankings View the official U.S. News Best Children's Hospitals rankings. Parents can also search for pediatric hospitals and care by location or specialty. Rather than relying only on a hospital's overall rank, families can explore individual specialty rankings and hospital scorecards to learn more about outcomes, staffing, available services and other factors that may matter for their child. Episode timestamps 00:00 — Katie opens with the show's purpose and introduces Jennifer Winston 00:17 — Jennifer shares her role at U.S. News and her background in medical geography 02:15 — How the Best Children's Hospitals rankings have evolved 03:59 — The three-part methodology behind the rankings 05:00 — How clinical outcomes differ by specialty 06:09 — What the Honor Roll means 07:00 — Katie explains child life and family-centered support 08:57 — Where child life, social work and parent involvement fit in the scoring 11:56 — How parent feedback reaches the methodology team 13:34 — Should families travel for ranked care or stay closer to home? 14:18 — Using regional and state rankings to find care nearby 15:26 — Regional differences in access to pediatric specialty care 16:22 — How different are hospitals ranked No. 15 and No. 20? 17:29 — What hospitals can learn from higher-ranked programs 19:23 — How children's hospital rankings differ from maternity rankings 21:02 — Maternity care deserts and access to care 21:58 — Do children's healthcare deserts exist? 23:39 — Why outcomes, best practices and resources remain central 24:47 — What parents can ask for when their child is unexpectedly hospitalized 26:56 — Why growing hospital participation is encouraging 28:08 — Closing thoughts Notable quotes "We really do rely on the experts who are on these working groups to help us make those decisions." "These are all hospitals that are providing great-quality care." "It's important for families who need information." About Inside the Children's Hospital Inside the Children's Hospital shares what families lived, what they learned and what they want you to know. Hosted by Katie Taylor, a certified child life specialist, the podcast helps families better understand pediatric healthcare and feel more prepared to participate in their child's care. Medical disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always speak with your child's healthcare team about questions or decisions related to their care.

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25 years on from the terror attacks that killed almost 3,000 people in New York City, Washington DC and Pennsylvania, the dark legacy of September 11 continues to unfold in the US and across the world. A throughline can be drawn from that day in 2001 to much of the geopolitics and conflicts of today. Annie Kelly speaks to the Guardian's international security correspondent, Jason Burke, about how 9/11 changed the world – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Donald Trump has thrown a convention to amp up the Republican base ahead of the midterm elections, but not everyone is thrilled about it. Dozens of officials running for re-election have stayed away, choosing instead to campaign locally. Are they worried about Trump's current unpopularity weighing down their ticket? This week Jenna Amatulli is in for Jonathan Freedland and speaks to Guardian US politics correspondent Rachel Leingang

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Donald Trump has pledged a payment of $5,000 to every adult American citizen if the Republicans win in the November midterms. The outlandish proposal, which would cost over $1tn, immediately raised legal and ethical concerns. It comes as the president's approval rating has hit a record low, hovering at about 38%. Lucy Hough speaks to global editor Devika Bhat – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Erick opens the final hour on Eva Moskowitz's Washington Post op-ed and the Success Academy lawsuit against New York education commissioner Betty Rosa, filed after the state blocked US News and World Report from reporting aggregate AP exam results, dropping one Success Academy high school from 11th in New York to 196th overnight. Then the […]

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In this episode of Guardian Australia's weekly US politics podcast, co-hosts Reged Ahmad and Jonathan Yerushalmy look across the water to Germany, where the rightwing political party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) has had a landslide state election win. As some commentators draw parallels to the Maga movement, they examine how Donald Trump is influencing global leaders and movements. Also in this episode: why are White House staffers being subjected to polygraph tests? And George Clooney criticises the US administration in Venice

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We're kicking off our tenth season of Future U. And as a new school year gets underway, Jeff and Michael reflect on a slew of pressing issues facing higher ed. Forget the idea that every college has to be comprehensive. The new challenge for every college will be deciding what to offer and how to sell their value to increasingly skeptical students and parents. And college leaders must also contend with new directives from the Education Department, what to do about AI, a growing loneliness crisis on campus, and more. This episode is made with support from Ascendium Education Group.Chapters0:00 - Intro2:17 - Four Tests Colleges Should Have for Offering a Degree8:16 - The Challenge of Measuring Student Outcomes10:33 - Facing the Realities of the One Big Beautiful Bill13:00 - Is Coherence in AI Policy a Bug or a Feature?18:10 - MIT's ‘Clarion Call' About AI19:51 - Cheating Is Not the Problem21:02 - Is College Still Worth It?24:30 - College Is More Than Just Classes27:47 - Unpacking the Linda McMahon Letter29:50 - Colleges Try to Be Clearer About Price30:54 - Can AI Reduce Administrative Costs?32:16 - But Aren't Students Still Clamoring to Go to College?35:31 - Is Dual Enrollment the Answer?38:41 - A Growing Student Loneliness Crisis40:26 - Will the University of California Bring Back the SAT?41:41 - Previewing Future EpisodesRelevant Links:“Leading Faculty in an AI Era,” by Jeff Selingo.“From Programs to Payoff,” by Jeff Selingo.“The Value of Live in a World of Abundant AI,” by Michael Horn on Substack.“For Those Who Think Earnings Premium Accountability Started With OBBB,” by Phil Hill in OnEdTech.“AI can now credibly complete most undergraduate assignments, MIT warns,” in The Washington Post.“McMahon's ‘National Call to Action' Draws Measured Response From Higher Education,” in US News and World Report.“UC Expedites Timeline for Determining Whether to Restore Testing Requirement,” in Inside Higher Ed.“Even College Students Have Stopped Hanging Out,” in The Atlantic.

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Across the world, hundreds of people have come to believe they have made extraordinary scientific discoveries with AI chatbots such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. Others say their AI has ‘awakened', or is leading them to a higher spiritual realm. The Guardian journalist Michael Safi investigates a phenomenon labelled ‘AI psychosis', travelling to the US to meet two people who have been on weird journeys with their chatbots. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Dr. Zaldy Tan is the Director of the Memory & Healthy Aging Program at Cedars-SinaiMedical Center, ranked by the US News and World Report in 2024 as the best hospitalon the US West Coast and among the top hospitals in the country. He holds theCarmen & Louis Warschaw Endowed Chair in Neurology and is a professor at theDavid Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles. Dr. Tan was thefounding director of the Memory Disorders Clinic at Harvard Medical School/Beth IsraelDeaconess Medical Center. Dr. Tan performs aging and dementia research that hasbeen covered by The New York Times, Time, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, TheWashington Post, The Chicago Tribute, Reuters, ABC News, and NBC News. Heregularly speaks at major national and international conferences and is the author ofAge-Proof Your Mind and What to Remember When You Are Forgetting.https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today-podcast/

In August, the Democratic senator from Georgia, Jon Ossoff, implied Donald Trump was not interested in being president because he just wanted to ‘build his ballroom and travel with Natalie'. The implication Trump was having an affair with his aide (which he denied) rattled Republicans and excited Democrats. This week, Jonathan Freedland speaks to David A Graham of the Atlantic about why Ossoff is now a potential candidate for 2028

Thirty years after Tupac Shakur's death, a man has been found guilty of killing the hip-hop legend. William Shaw on the star's life, legacy and untimely death. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Iran has accused the US of a ‘war crime' after a missile strike killed at least four people, including a young child, and injured 68 at a wedding at a private house in southern Iran. A month-long uneasy truce between the US and Iran appears to have collapsed after US strikes on Larak Island on Saturday in the strait of Hormuz. Iran has responded by launching drones and missiles on US bases across the Middle East, including Gulf States. Lucy Hough speaks to Middle East correspondent Will Christou – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

In the past couple of weeks, the Trump administration has reignited its trade war with Canada, threatened an ‘economic D-day' against Iran and watched the US national debt surpass $40tn. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has personally made billions of dollars since returning to office. Jonathan Freedland speaks to Dan Alexander of Forbes about how Trump has amassed his fortune – and what his economic record could mean for voters in the midterms

Tributes have poured in for Dolly Parton, the pioneering country music singer, songwriter and actor, who has died aged 80. Stars including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey and Paul McCartney have paid tribute to one of the world's greatest music artists, with many praising her lifelong philanthropy and advocacy for literacy and LGBTQ+ rights. Lucy Hough speaks to Guardian deputy features editor Jenny Stevens – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

One of Donald Trump's closest and most devoted aides, Natalie Harp, has faced intense media scrutiny this week, after a Democratic senator, Jon Ossoff, name-checked her in a speech that went viral. So what do we know about Harp, who is often referred to as the ‘human printer'? And why is everybody talking about her relationship with Trump? Helen Pidd speaks to the Guardian's international news editor, Paul Owen. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus