Recall Me Maybe

Recall Me Maybe

* FDA recall roundup: glass, metal, Salmonella, E. coli, allergens—and dog food. * Trump says a Democratic midterm victory could lead to his third impeachment. * Questions grow over damage to the Navy’s Bahrain logistics hub and conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. * Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear calls for Mitch McConnell to make a public appearance. * JD Vance blames the Biden administration as U.S. debt passes $40 trillion. * The Natalie Harp saga escalates with newly surfaced January 6 posts and more reporting about her unusually close access to Trump. * The Supreme Court gives Trump a major procedural victory in his effort to restrict mail-in voting. * A California poll finds “democratic socialist” is now a more attractive political label than “mainstream Democrat” for many voters. * Former Abercrombie CEO Michael Jeffries is ruled competent to stand trial. * The Lindsay Clancy trial approaches its final stage as jurors prepare to weigh the insanity defense. 411 on the 405 * Taylor Sheridan faces accusations that he stole the concept for Yellowstone. * Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues its monster box-office run. * Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey sails past $1.4 billion. * Barbie 2 may be falling apart over money. * House of the Dragon closes Season 3 with 21 million viewers. What the Tech * Spotify begins labeling AI-created artist personas. * Major AI companies receive mediocre grades for publicly disclosed rogue-model containment plans. * Instinct wants to become an AI assistant with access to nearly every part of your digital life. * Take-Two uses subpoenas to hunt down the GTA VI leaker. * Sony reminds PlayStation users that digital games are licenses, not true ownership. * Walmart finally begins rolling out Apple Pay and Google Pay. LINKS https://instagram.com/itsnewstous [https://instagram.com/itsnewstous] https://tiktok.com/@itsnewstous [https://tiktok.com/@itsnewstous] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Capture This

EPISODE NOTES * Mitch McConnell hasn’t appeared publicly for more than two months, prompting Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to publicly push for an on-camera update. * McConnell’s extended absence also sparks a larger conversation about paid medical and family leave — particularly given his historical opposition to the FMLA and other paid-leave proposals. * Multiple Cyclospora outbreaks are spreading across the U.S., including clusters where investigators still haven’t identified the contaminated food. * New polling shows a majority of voters saying they’re financially worse off under Trump, with economic dissatisfaction reaching into the Republican base. * A CBS News/YouGov poll finds Democratic voters now view socialism significantly more favorably than capitalism. * A new Yale analysis estimates Medicare for All could save more than $1 trillion annually and prevent roughly 114,000 deaths per year, though those figures depend on modeling assumptions. * Capture This talks Craigslist origins, musical influences, treating the band like a business, overcoming imposter syndrome, Tangled, “Headspin,” and working with Dan Swank. * 411 on the 405: Spider-Man: Brand New Day crosses $2 billion, Marvel unveils its new X-Men cast, and network late night enters an unusually empty summer. LINKS https://instagram.com/itsnewstous [https://instagram.com/itsnewstous] https://tiktok.com/@itsnewstous [https://tiktok.com/@itsnewstous] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Where's Mitch?

Where's Mitch McConnell? We try to find him and then talk about some other news of the week. LINKS https://instagram.com/itsnewstous https://tiktok.com/@itsnewstous Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Silverdeer & More

Episode Notes The big theme tonight: America is throwing itself a 250th birthday party, but the guest list is divided, the decorations are partisan, and democracy may have left early. Segments include: America Turns 250, But Half the Country Already Left the Group Chat A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows a grim national mood heading into July 4, with many Americans skipping Independence Day celebrations and questioning whether the country will survive another 250 years as one nation. America’s 250th Birthday Party Got Taken Over By the Weird Uncle With a Fog Machine The Guardian’s look at Trump’s America 250 rollout frames the anniversary as a tacky, Trump-centered spectacle involving Freedom 250, the Great American State Fair, military flyovers, UFC branding, and a reflecting pool disaster that is almost too symbolic. Uncle Sam Wants You… To Please Stop Doing That In Public A MAGA livestreamer dressed as Uncle Sam was arrested at the Great American State Fair after witnesses reported lewd behavior during an acrobat performance, adding another surreal layer to the already chaotic America 250 rollout. Mamdani Builds the Socialist Avengers, Democratic Establishment Starts Googling “Panic Room Near Me” Zohran Mamdani’s endorsements helped progressive and DSA-aligned candidates win key New York primaries, signaling a growing left-wing challenge to the Democratic establishment. Supreme Court Gives Trump the “You’re Fired” Button for Independent Agencies The Court’s Trump v. Slaughter decision expands presidential power over independent agencies, weakening long-standing protections that were meant to keep certain regulators insulated from political pressure. Supreme Court Says Your Vote Can Survive the Mail, Somehow Republicans Are Furious In a rare voting rights win, the Court upheld states’ ability to count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day, as long as voters cast or postmarked them on time. The Case That Won’t Go Away The Supreme Court may consider whether to hear Trump’s appeal in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case, keeping one of his most high-profile legal battles alive in the national spotlight. Europe Is Boiling Over A deadly heatwave across Europe is being linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths, highlighting how extreme heat is becoming a public health crisis and not just a seasonal inconvenience. Silverdeer Interview Los Angeles duo Silverdeer joins the show to talk about their shift from saturn 17 into a heavier, more atmospheric sound, the friendship behind the project, House of Devotion, and their upcoming single “Anywhere,” out July 24. 411 on the 405: Kevin Spacey Says Hollywood Jail Is Over, Everyone Else Checks the Locks Kevin Spacey says he feels more welcomed in Hollywood again after years of allegations, legal battles, and industry exile, raising the uncomfortable question of when legal outcomes become cultural permission. Box Office: Toy Story 5 Beats Supergirl, Proving America Still Trusts a Cowboy Doll More Than DC Toy Story 5 stayed at No. 1 while Supergirl opened in second, showing that audiences will still show up for familiar franchises — but only when the emotional contract still works. Twista Gets Twisted Up With the IRS Twista pleaded guilty to willfully failing to pay federal income taxes, proving once again that even celebrities cannot outrun the IRS. LINKS https://instagram.com/itsnewstous [https://instagram.com/itsnewstous] https://tiktok.com/@itsnewstous [https://tiktok.com/@itsnewstous] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Erik Underwood for Governor

Trump’s Reflecting Pool renovation turning green almost immediately after a $14 million makeover, followed by the administration blaming Obama-era repairs. Trump calling Obama a “son of a bitch” while defending his own Iran deal, which remains unclear and politically messy. A new poll showing most Americans support replacing the Electoral College with a national popular vote. Ohio lawmakers failing to pass a bipartisan child marriage ban before summer recess. Elon Musk threatening legal action against Rep. Ro Khanna after Khanna connected DOGE’s USAID cuts to possible mass child deaths abroad. An interview with Colorado gubernatorial candidate Erik Underwood about his political identity, Approval Voting Party run, tech background, Bank of America fight, and ambitious policy agenda. A DEA fentanyl seizure mistake in New Mexico that left dangerous drugs unaccounted for. A look at the San Andreas Fault and new concerns about stress buildup in Southern California. House of the Dragon returning with Season 3 and the Battle of the Gullet. Xbox turning 25 and pushing deeper into movies and TV with projects tied to Gears of War, Sea of Thieves, Minecraft, Fallout, and more. LINKS https://instagram.com/itsnewstous [https://instagram.com/itsnewstous] https://tiktok.com/@itsnewstous [https://tiktok.com/@itsnewstous] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.