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US-Canada Trade War, Hawk Fire, Robot Games and more

Over 90,000 people have been urged to evacuate amid a raging wildfire in Nevada. Canada vows tariff retaliation. A MA police officer’s wife is considered armed and dangerous after he was found dead. Deleted tweets reveal Natalie Harp's unwavering loyalty on January 6. Plus, wins and wipeouts at the World Humanoid Robot games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

One Thing: ‘Slap in the Face’: The Toll of Trump’s Iran War on the Troops

Recent reports of unsanitary conditions, lack of food, and crew members attempting to jump overboard have only increased concerns about the USS Abraham Lincoln’s nearly nine-month deployment to the Middle East. But what is life actually like on board the aircraft carrier? And how are Trump’s comments downplaying the deployment landing with servicemembers? We talk with the wife of a sailor on board who believes this experience could discourage servicemembers from reenlisting.  For more: Aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, where hardship and resilience share quarters [https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/16/politics/uss-lincoln-iran-war-life-aboard]  ---  Guests: Pamela Brown, CNN Chief Investigative Correspondent & Ashley Rogers  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Shoshana Dubnow, Haley Britzky Photo: US Navy/Handout/Reuters/File Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

5 Good Things: Why Scientists Are Joining OnlyFans

Magnus Carlsen just defended his Esports World Cup title, playing a centuries-old game that’s winning over a new generation of players. When funding for a decades-long marmot study dried up, researchers turned to OnlyFans – and the internet took it from there. Hundreds of “Harry Potter” fans help cast a real-life protection spell over Dobby’s final resting place. A 2026 CNN Hero [https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/21/world/francisco-kiko-trujillo-arizona-sonora-border-projects-for-inclusion-arsobo-cnnheroes] is helping people with disabilities navigate [https://edition.cnn.com/2026/08/20/world/video/francisco-kiko-trujillo-arizona-sonora-border-projects-for-inclusion-arsobo-cnnheroes] life along the US-Mexico border. Plus, the only person to ever break the sound barrier in a car just set a new record showcasing a cleaner kind of engine.  Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson   Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Jasmine Amjad, Allie Torgan  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Canada’s Tariff Deadline Looms, SCOTUS WH Ballroom Order, Freedom 250 Grand Prix and more

The US and Canada are racing to finalize a trade deal ahead of a midnight deadline. Hawaii faces another tropical threat one week after deadly Hurricane Lala. The Supreme Court greenlit Trump’s White House ballroom construction project for now. We’ll tell you why Prince Harry, Elton John, and other high-profile figures have to pay a multimillion-dollar legal bill. Plus, the nation’s capital is gearing up for its first-ever IndyCar race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Natalie Harp Letters, Trump Stumping in South Carolina, ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Lawsuit and More

We’re getting a look at letters that White House aide Natalie Harp allegedly wrote to President Donald Trump . Eight people were killed after a charter plane crashed in Western Alaska. President Trump heads to South Carolina to stump for Sen. Darlene Graham after an embarrassing debate stumble. North Korea is sending more reinforcements to fight for Russia, according to a senior Ukrainian intelligence official. And Netflix is sued over “KPop Demon Hunters” - but the group who brought the suit might surprise you.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]