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Here's What's Happening
Here’s What’s Happening is a daily news show — not to break the news, but to break it down.
Each episode puts the day’s biggest stories into context, cuts through the noise, and helps you understand what actually matters.
It’s smart, calm, and concise — designed to help you start the day informed, not overwhelmed.
Episodes
Here's What's HappeningWe Love a Coincidence
In addition to an update on Venezuela, we’re also talking about a really annoying couple and a really annoying fireworks display, plus some financial dealings…
Here's What's HappeningAudi Alteram Partem
As the Supreme Court continues to drop rulings, a deadly heatwave in France will see some relief before things heat up again and the House is out of session…
Here's What's HappeningMildly Sick Burns Hour at Flappers
Fighting resumed around the Strait of Hormuz despite the Iran ceasefire, Venezuela’s earthquake death toll surged past 1,700, the Supreme Court issued major…
Here's What's HappeningThere Are Ways to Help
An update on Venezuela, as well as two ways to help. -via NPR and BBC Project Hope GoFundMe: I Love Venezuela Foundation Take the pledge to be a voter at…
Here's What's HappeningBig Loser Energy!
Deadly earthquakes devastated Venezuela, the Supreme Court handed down a series of major immigration, gun, and civil rights rulings, Senate Republicans…
Here's What's Happening435 House Seats. 33 Senate Seats.
As Trump holds a bipartisan housing bill hostage to disenfranchise voters with the SAVE America Act, one person in America has been given a lifesaving drug and…
Here's What's HappeningDown to Clown in Cabo
A deadly shooting at a California library was reportedly inspired by Columbine, the Senate finally passed a symbolic war powers resolution aimed at limiting…
Here's What's Happening$3 Down Payment Ready to Go
Britain’s Prime Minister resigned, the Senate passed a bipartisan housing bill, two federal judges blocked Trump administration initiatives, the Supreme Court…
Here's What's HappeningPirro, Girl, Have at ‘Em!
As things in Iran continue (and continue to be confusing), Trump’s posting is becoming more confusing, a Los Angeles fire finally gets good news, while the…
Here's What's HappeningWe Have the Power Right Now
There may be other stories in the news, but today I’m only covering two stories: a one-year-old killed by police and Georgia Republicans have pushed back…
Here's What's HappeningSuper Cool and Normal Vibes
A deadly shooting at a Delaware hospital sparked a manhunt, the Senate once again failed to advance a measure limiting Trump’s war powers, the White House…
Here's What's HappeningAll the -Isms and -Obias
A B-52 bomber crash at Edwards Air Force Base killed eight people, Gavin Newsom says federal investigations around people in his orbit are politically…
Here's What's HappeningHe Is Not the Sun, and We Are Not Without Power
A possible Iran deal could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a deadly skydiving plane crash in Missouri killed 12 people, Russia struck a major religious site in…
Here's What's HappeningWe All Need to Chill Out
Trump abruptly called off planned strikes on Iran while claiming a deal is near, the Minnesota man who murdered former House Speaker Melissa Hortman pleaded…
Here's What's HappeningHe Was My Friend but I Wasn’t His Friend
The U.S. expanded strikes on Iran while warning attacks could continue, Pentagon officials openly discussed military options for Cuba, and Bill Gates defended…
Here's What's HappeningUnions Baybeeeeee
U.S. strikes on Iran threatened an already fragile ceasefire; House Democrats and a handful of Republicans passed a pro-union labor bill over Mike Johnson’s…
Here's What's HappeningYa Boi Can’t Levy a Tax
An update on the deadly earthquake in the Philippines that left dozens dead, Iran and Israel appear to be holding a fragile ceasefire, a federal judge blocked…
Here's What's HappeningI’m in the Clear Baybee
Mass attacks in Ohio and New York left at least 18 people injured, a powerful earthquake struck the Philippines, tensions between Iran and Israel threatened a…
Here's What's HappeningShe’s Just So Young...
Not a real episode, but just a couple of quick headlines before a real episode on Monday. Take the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoter…
Here's What's HappeningThey’re Incredibly Immoral Losers
Health officials warned the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo may be worse than reported, Trump and Netanyahu reportedly clashed again, a…
Here's What's HappeningThey Taste Like Pennies
A manhunt ended in Virginia, a deadly explosion in Myanmar left dozens dead, Zelensky accused Russia of abducting Ukrainian children and training some to fight…
Here's What's HappeningSamuel Alito? No Thanks.
A deadly apartment explosion in Dallas left multiple people dead, Blue Origin suffered another rocket explosion on the launch pad, the Supreme Court ruled in…
Here's What's Happening“Can You Believe It??” Yeah… I Can…
The death toll from Washington’s paper mill explosion has risen, Israel issued major evacuation orders in southern Lebanon amid renewed strikes, the DOJ…
Here's What's HappeningI’m Gettin Mad About It Again
A deadly explosion at a Washington paper mill left workers missing and injured, courts in South Carolina and Alabama dealt setbacks to Republican…
Here's What's HappeningDavinci Facts, Cocktail Recipes, and News
An aerospace chemical leak prompted evacuations in Orange County before officials ruled out an explosion risk, a gunman opened fire outside the White House…
Here's What's HappeningShe’s Not Bossy, She’s the Boss
House Republicans abruptly recessed to avoid a vote limiting Trump’s war powers in Iran, a proposed Women’s History Museum bill collapsed over anti-trans…
Here's What's HappeningBut, You Know… Wink Wink…
Raúl Castro was indicted over the 1996 downing of civilian planes, tensions reportedly flared between Trump and Netanyahu over Iran negotiations, a judge…
Here's What's HappeningPer the Constitush, Congress Declares War
The Senate narrowly advanced a war powers resolution aimed at limiting Trump’s authority in Iran, the DOJ settlement with Trump permanently blocked the IRS…
Here's What's HappeningIt’s Weird Behavior
A deadly shooting at a San Diego mosque is being investigated as a hate crime, Trump’s planned strikes on Iran were paused, the administration moved forward…
Here's What's HappeningDollar Dollar Billz
A series of random shootings in Austin left four people injured as the WHO declared an Ebola emergency in Central Africa, Trump escalated rhetoric toward Iran…
Here's What's HappeningKash Patel – Put Those Thumbs Down, My Guy
Trump’s trip to China raised new questions about Taiwan and Iran, Kash Patel faced backlash over a VIP snorkeling visit at Pearl Harbor, Republican-led states…
Here's What's HappeningMore Fetching – It’s the Law Today
A Massachusetts man wounded two people after firing more than 60 rounds at drivers outside Boston, House Democrats forced a vote on Ukraine aid over Speaker…
Here's What's HappeningIf You Can’t Beat Em, Sweetums
Trump escalated rhetoric around Iran while dismissing Americans’ financial concerns, the Supreme Court temporarily preserved access to Mifepristone by mail…
Here's What's HappeningI Don’t Think Ted Lasso Caused COVID
Iran pushed back on the latest U.S. peace proposal, passengers from the Hantavirus cruise ship began evacuating and returning home, a person was killed at…
Here's What's HappeningDon’t Bring Me Your Games, Your Putz
Iran and the U.S. exchanged strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, a former Ohio deputy was found guilty in the killing of Casey Goodson Jr., courts pushed back on…
Here's What's HappeningTo Quote Flo Rida and T-Pain
New reporting suggests Iran’s strikes on U.S. bases caused far more damage than disclosed; Tennessee unveiled a heavily gerrymandered congressional map…
Here's What's HappeningI Fear the Brainworm Was Very Well-Fed
A workplace shooting left two dead as Trump paused “Project Freedom,” Republicans pushed $1 billion for Trump’s ballroom security, the EEOC targeted DEI…
Here's What's HappeningRon Swanson Would Never Allow This Nonsense
Two mass shootings in Oklahoma and Texas left dozens injured and multiple dead as tensions escalate with Iran, SCOTUS chaos threatens voting maps, and a…
Here's What's HappeningAnd Also With You
Spirit Airlines collapses, Trump sidesteps war powers, ICE expands abusive practices, abortion access takes another hit, and Republicans openly escalate…
Here's What's HappeningThis Is a Fight as Old as Time
This episode is all about the decision out of the Supreme Court, gutting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. -via NPR, AP News, AP News, and Brennan Center…
Here's What's HappeningWe’re Talking About This Again
Things in Iran are changing (and not) fast (and slow), while three stories (Minneapolis, Comey, and Kimmel) sound a little too familiar. Update: Iran -via AP…
Here's What's HappeningCatch Ya on the Flippity Flip
It's an off day today, but I'll be back tomorrow with real news. Take the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoter December. on Amazon Subscribe to…
Here's What's HappeningFar Too Precious to Swing a Bat
A man fired shots during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, while a man has been arrested in the murder of his roommate and another USF student, and the…
Here's What's HappeningYa Putzes
Louisiana sees another mass shooting as Lebanon and Israel’s ceasefire gets extended, a betting soldier gets arrested, medical marijuana loosens up, the DOJ…
Here's What's HappeningSilly, Chaotic, Beautiful Experiment of a Democracy
Trump has extended the ceasefire in Iran, while his DOJ has charged the Southern Poverty Law Center. Plus, LA schools will limit screen time, another House Dem…
Here's What's HappeningVery Loser-Shaped
The clock is ticking on peace talks, a singer has been arrested on murder charges, Kash Patel is suing The Atlantic, ICE is arresting the families of service…
Here's What's HappeningAn American Story Through and Through
A man has killed 8 kids, including 7 of his own, as the Strait of Hormuz closes again and the Atlantic publishes a bombshell piece of reporting on Kash Patel…
Here's What's HappeningI’ve Lost the Plot
A ceasefire in Lebanon has started, an ICE agent has been charged while an ICE court interpreter has been locked up, and a former Lt. Gov. committed murder…
Here's What's HappeningThe Dumbest VP We’ve Ever Had
Articles of Impeachment have been filed against Pete Hegseth, and you’re about to be $1.72 richer. Plus, motivation to cast that ballot and, best of all… let’s…
Here's What's HappeningTrue and Cute
The DOJ is cool with insurrection, and the House is wondering how many other sexual assaulters walk amongst them. But then along comes Hungary to remind us…
Here's What's HappeningTheir Names Are the Whistles!
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has begun, but Trump’s busy beefing with the Pope, so who knows if he’s aware. Meanwhile, Minnesota is seeking information…
Here's What's HappeningYou’re up Little Buddy
A group of masked shooters attacked a Chick-Fil-A; things in Iran are going exactly as bad as anything you’d expect Trump and JD Vance to be involved in; and…
Here's What's HappeningSee You Next Week
This week is an unplanned week off, but I’ll be back next week! Takethe pledgeto be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoter december.-on Amazon Subscribe to…
Here's What's HappeningThere Is No Asterisk
This one’s all about the birthright citizenship case. Where things stand now, how we got here, and why Trump took up the case at all. -via AP News…
Here's What's HappeningKid Rock. That Dude Dumb.
Three stories, and they’re all testing my patience as Kid Rock gets Army pilots suspended, then unsuspended, and Trump’s ballroom construction is on hold as…
Here's What's HappeningRetroactive Jingle in Their Pocket
Gulf allies push Trump to escalate the Iran war as U.S. casualties mount, ICE plans a controversial presence at a Marine graduation, TSA workers receive…
Here's What's HappeningSome Little Chitty-Chats
Iran issues chilling warnings, and TSA agents hope to get paid today, but ICE isn’t leaving airports anytime soon. Plenty of reasons for 9 million to have…
Here's What's HappeningWe’re a Cashless Society Anyway, You Dorks
Trump has thoughts on Sharpie prices while he signs an executive order to try and get TSA agents paid (don’t worry, the Senate’s actually working on it), and…
Here's What's HappeningGood Food, Good God, Let’s Eat
Deadly U.S. strikes with no evidence, a worsening shutdown, another shaky case against Letitia James, a major loss for Meta, and new revelations that Donald…
Here's What's HappeningThat’s a Human Adult!
Trump got a secret gift from Iran, Epstein business partners’ depositions drop, Meta was fined $375M, Minnesota sued the administration, and a Democrat flipped…