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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 HappeningYou’re Not Gross
As the war in Iran continues on (with no pushback from Congress…), Pam Bondi gets served, and Biden’s in the clear.Iran-via ABC News and AP NewsBondi to be…
Here's What's HappeningThat There Is a Purple State
It’s election night in (parts of) America. Plus, a mass shooter’s father is found guilty, Kristi Noem testifies, and we are still at war.Update: Iran-via AP…
Here's What's HappeningGet Bent.
As war continues with no end in sight, Melanie goes to the UN to talk peace. Plus, the Supreme Court makes some rulings.War in Iran-via ABC News, AP…
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Our Best “Going Out Top” With Jeans
We start with a shooting in Austin that has left at least three people dead and may or may not be connected to the other big story - the US and Israel have…
Here's What's HappeningBecause of How 2026 Is Super Fun!
New details emerged in the deadly Cuba clash, Pakistan declared “open war” with Afghanistan, Netflix exited the media mega-merger race, the U.S. military shot…
Here's What's HappeningI’ll Ease You In
Four people were killed by Cuban border troops in a murky maritime incident, U.S. courts pushed back on the Trump administration’s immigration abuses…
Here's What's HappeningBut the Fascism Is Fascism
Four people were killed in a stabbing in Washington state, the DOJ sued UCLA over campus protests, the Louvre’s director finally stepped down after a $102…
Here's What's HappeningSuper Normal Stuff for When You’re Innocent
Mexico reacts to the killing of El Mencho, another Epstein-linked arrest rocks the UK, Judge Cannon blocks the Jack Smith report, a blizzard shuts down the…
Here's What's HappeningTrying to Keep This Relationship Fresh
Russia continues to escalate its assault on Ukraine, an armed man was killed near Mar-a-Lago, ICE quietly shot and killed a man in Texas last year, the partial…
Here's What's HappeningSuch an Embarrassing Cliché
Prince Andrew was arrested in the UK on suspicion of misconduct, Trump is openly threatening a strike on Iran, and the Justice Department unveiled a banner so…
Here's What's HappeningThe SAVE Act is Bad
Call Congress: (202) 224-3121 An episode that’s way too long and should have had a script is all about the danger of SAVE Act, what you can do to stop it, and…
Here's What's HappeningConan O’Brien Has Never Made a Mistake in His Life
More information has been revealed out about Monday’s Rhode Island ice rink shooting, an armed man is stopped at the Capitol, disasters unfold across the West…
Here's What's HappeningTo Misquote the Scholar Kelly Clarkson
A mass shooting at a hockey rink, a partial government shutdown over ICE demands, explosive Epstein testimony, and updates on Nancy Guthrie and two Hollywood…
Here's What's HappeningWash Your Hands
The news will be back next week!How to support Minneapolis:Unidos MinneapolisNational LawyersGuild MNCommunities UnitedAgainst Police BrutalityMinneapolis…
Here's What's HappeningThe President of the United States Is a White Supremacist.
Trump posts a racist video, the Clintons challenge closed-door Epstein hearings, and Savannah Guthrie’s mom is still missing.The President of the United States…
Here's What's HappeningSo Many Other Things to Worry About
A DHS lawyer breaks down in court, a judge calls the Trump administration lawless, and SCOTUS backs California voters.DHS Attorney Speaks Out-via ABC NewsProp…
Here's What's HappeningProgramming Note
Just a quick episode to let you know there is not episode. Whoa.How to support Minneapolis:Unidos MinneapolisNational LawyersGuild MNCommunities United Against…
Here's What's HappeningTulsi Gabbard? The Democrat?
Trump coordinated a raid on Georgia’s ballots, praised it in real-time, and now wants to nationalize elections. Plus, the government is still in a partial…
Here's What's HappeningHold Onto Your Spurs
Liam is home, more Epstein files drop, and Texas politics shouldn’t be that much of a surprise.Liam Goes Home-via ABC News and Washington PostPartial…
Here's What's HappeningStay More Vigilant Than Ever
Trump threatens Iran with war, doubles down on ICE, and sues his own IRS for $10 billion.Iran-via NY TimesICE Update-via NBC News, BBC, and AxiosTrump Sues…
Here's What's HappeningVote Our Way Out of This Mess
Jack Smith told Congress that Trump tried to steal the 2020 election — and now Trump’s FBI is raiding election offices.-via AP News and NY TimesHow to support…
Here's What's HappeningThe President Isn’t Going to Fire Himself
A judge blocks the deportation of 5-year-old Liam, Italy compares ICE to the SS, Kristi Noem faces impeachment threats, Ilhan Omar is attacked at a town hall…
Here's What's HappeningWho Else Can We Get Fired?
Minneapolis forces out a Nazi-saluting Border Patrol commander, a deadly winter storm paralyzes half the country, Alex Honnold climbs a skyscraper, and the…
Here's What's HappeningThey Are Holding the State Hostage
A protester was executed in Minneapolis and ICE wants voter rolls in return.-via AP News, ABC News, The Hill, and NBC NewsHow to support Minneapolis:Unidos…
Here's What's HappeningI Lift My Lamp Beside the Golden Door
This special episode is all about a sweet boy named Liam, and the way America has broken a promise it made 250 years ago.How to support Minneapolis:Unidos…
Here's What's HappeningMaple Syrup and Manners
Trump claims Greenland is “figured out,” ICE bypasses the Constitution, and Ghislaine Maxwell is testifying.Davos-via Axios and NY TimesEpstein and the…
Here's What's HappeningGood Read on the Room, Scott!
Trump fumbles Venezuela, prepares to flail at Davos, and the DOJ targets Minnesota leaders.Venezuelan Tanker Captured-via Guardian and NY TimesIranian…
Here's What's HappeningIt’s Real Bad, Here!
Minneapolis is being used as a testing ground — and we need to pay attention. Plus, Trump still wants Greenland, even as he threatens the Fed. And a deadly…
Here's What's HappeningSpecial Episode: One Year Down
We’ve survived one year of Trump 2.0 - and we’re still standing.-via AP News and CDF Labor Laws, Brookings Institute, Virginia.org, K-12.orgTake the pledge to…
Here's What's HappeningA Very American Episode
An ICE agent kills Renee Good in Minnesota, and the administration blocks a state investigation.Salt Lake City Shooting-via NY TimesMinnesota-via AP News…
Here's What's HappeningNo Different Than a Traffic Ticket
An ICE killing in Minnesota leads the news as the US seizes two more oil tankers.Minnesota-via AP NewsUS Takes More Oil Tankers-via NPRTake the pledge to be a…
Here's What's HappeningGo Put More Hairspray on Your Head
Maria Corina Machado tempts Trump with a Nobel Prize as the U.S. slashes healthcare for kids and considers invading Greenland.Venezuela-via The Guardian, NBC…
Here's What's HappeningHey, Gimme Your Yard
Trump says we’re not at war, but Maduro’s in court claiming prisoner-of-war status — so what are we doing? Plus, Tim Walz drops out of the governor's race, and…
Here's What's HappeningIt’s Only a Matter of Time
Trump says the U.S. is running Venezuela, Rubio says we’re not, and America fumbles its way into empire-building. Plus, Trump sends the National Guard troops…
Here's What's HappeningSpecial Episode: Venezuela
The first episode of 2026 is.... a special episode. The news around Venezuela is breaking fast, so let's instead cover how on earth we got to where we are…
Here's What's HappeningTake Only the Good Into 2026
A look back at 2025 — from Trump’s return and ICE raids to fires, courts, survivors, labor, and voters — not to catalog what broke, but to understand what…
Here's What's HappeningYou, of the Long Ties
The year ends with a Trump speech full of lies, a looming hospital crisis over trans care, and the DOJ still stalling on Epstein files — plus fake plaques, of…
Here's What's HappeningEl Oh El
Speaker Johnson loses control, Trump holds Venezuela hostage, Coach Beard finds proof of insurrection, and Congress finally checks Pete Hegseth — all while the…
Here's What's Happening2001 Wants Its Vocab Back
Trump expands his travel ban, blocks healthcare votes, dodges questions on illegal boat strikes, and scrambles to fix a brutal Vanity Fair interview with his…
Here's What's HappeningName Sounds Like a Simpson’s Prank Call to Moe’s
An update on the Brown University shooting, the collapse of Democrats’ healthcare gamble, new Epstein file releases, and the shocking murder of Rob Reiner and…
Here's What's HappeningLook for the Helpers
A mass shooting at Brown University, a deadly antisemitic attack in Australia, and the terrifying global rise in hate.Brown University Shooting-via AP News…
Here's What's HappeningActions, and Words, Have Consequences
Trump tries to override state AI laws, fails to indict Tish James, faces blowback in Indiana, and may — maybe — loosen pot laws while 100,000 flee floods in…
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The Government Can’t Alta Vista Money
Trump praises white immigrants, vilifies Black and brown countries at an official White House event, while Pete Hegseth faces fallout from deadly strikes and…
Here's What's HappeningHow Can We Give This Guy More Power?
Trump’s “peace prize,” another farmer bailout, SCOTUS hears a dangerous case, and Netflix tries to buy Warner Bros. Earthquake in Japan-via BBC Farmer…
Here's What's HappeningJust a Run-Of-The-Mill Racist
An episode all about what’s happening with Somali immigrants in Minnesota.Somali Americans-via CNN, Minnesota Historical Society, CBS News, Reuters, and NY…
Here's What's HappeningJust a Quick Snooze
Quick note: no episode today because, well… apparently humans require sleep. Who knew? I’ll be back this weekend with a special episode, and the regular show…
Here's What's HappeningA Skimmer at Best
Pete Hegseth defends ordering a possibly illegal second strike by blaming smoke, Trump takes a nap while Kristi Noem thanks him for “keeping away hurricanes,”…
Here's What's HappeningWhat Did I Miss?
Trump may be dodging questions about his health and his administration’s crimes, but the truth keeps breaking through.National Guard Shooting-via NPRPete…
Here's What's HappeningA Guy’s Little Raven Friends
Trump backs a Russia-led peace plan in Ukraine, Border Patrol targets sanctuary cities, the CDC promotes anti-vax language, and the military normalizes hate…
Here's What's HappeningI’m Just as Guilty as Hillary Clinton Now
A federal judge blasted the DOJ for “profound missteps” in the Comey case while Trump signed the Epstein records bill—just as questions swirl over whether the…
Here's What's HappeningTexas... Babe... I Love You So Much
The U.S. welcomes the Saudi crown prince, Congress passes the Epstein files bill, and a federal court smacks down Texas’ unconstitutional voting maps.Trump and…
Here's What's HappeningChoo Choo
Trump’s Gaza “peace plan” moves forward without guaranteeing a Palestinian state, Trump suddenly pretends he wants the Epstein files released, and a judge…
Here's What's HappeningEpstein and Trump: An Unbreakable Bond (Special Episode)
Jeffrey Epstein’s emails point to Trump as “the dog that didn’t bark”—and in this case, silence might be the loudest clue yet.Epstein and Trump: An Unbreakable…
Here's What's HappeningDude. What Are You Talking About?
As the Epstein revelations shake Washington, Republicans lose control of their narrative while launching mass raids, boat strikes, and military posturing to…
Here's What's HappeningI’m About to Be So Annoying
The government is open, but now THC is under attack, the DOJ is coming for California’s maps, new Epstein documents tie Trump to 2017 contact, and Jack…
Here's What's HappeningThe Dog That Didn’t Bark
After 43 days of Republican chaos, six Democrats crossing the line, the government has finally reopened so that Donald Trump’s name can show up in newly…
Here's What's HappeningConstitutional Crisis Situash
The House reopens, the Senate folds, Trump targets Veterans Day and mortgages, and the Supreme Court keeps low-income families waiting for SNAP. Government…
Here's What's HappeningOh Buh Buh Buh
Democrats fold on the shutdown, Kim Davis loses big, the FDA causes confusion, and Trump hands out fake pardons.Government Shutdown-via NY Times, BBC, and CBS…
Here's What's HappeningReally Shaking Things Up, Pelos!
Trump’s chaotic shutdown continues as he tries to claw back SNAP benefits, Nancy Pelosi announces her retirement, and Americans are promised $2,000 that…
Here's What's HappeningBe With Your Community
An episode to tell you there's no episode? You won't find that kind of professionalism anywhere else, that's for sure! We'll be back to it on Monday, but until…