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Trump on Iran’s New Leader, Oil Prices Fall, Anthropic Sues and more

We’ll tell you what President Donald Trump had to say about the successor chosen to replace Iran’s late supreme leader. We explain where oil prices stand after a wild market swing. Some players on the Iranian women’s soccer team are seeking asylum. We have developments on two major lawsuits with the Trump administration. Plus, the incident that prompted police outside Rihanna’s home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

‘Biggest Oil Disruption in History,’ IEDs in NYC, Major Flight Delays and more

As global oil and gas prices spike during the war with Iran, G7 leaders are working on a short term fix. Iran has picked a new leader, though its unclear how it will shape the conflict. Another missile was intercepted on its way to Turkey, as European countries weigh deeper involvement. The NYPD says the improvised explosive devices used at dueling protests outside the mayor’s home are being investigated as ISIS-inspired terrorism. Plus, travelers across the US are facing hour-long delays as the partial government shutdown drags on.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Iran’s New Supreme Leader, Seventh U.S. Service Member Killed, Wendy's Offering $100K for Chief Tasting Officer and more

Iran selects a new Supreme Leader.  Oil prices skyrocket as war with Iran intensifies. Two men have been arrested in connection with explosive thrown at NYC Mayor’s house. Long airport security lines as TSA employees work without pay. Plus, You can make $100k as Wendy’s Chief Tasting Officer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

One Thing: The Pentagon vs. AI Power Players: Did Anyone Win?

Anger directed at OpenAI is spreading after it struck a deal with the Pentagon to use its AI models in classified systems, just hours after its rival, Anthropic, refused. OpenAI said it had shared Anthropic’s concerns about mass surveillance and autonomous weapons, so why did they sign? And what does this mean for other companies looking to do business with the Trump administration?  For more: Some OpenAI staff are fuming about its Pentagon deal [https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/04/tech/pentagon-anthropic-openai-staff-reactions]  ---  Guests: Hadas Gold, CNN AI Correspondent & Dean Ball, Senior Fellow at The Foundation for American Innovation  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Photo: Photo: WH Pool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

5 Good Things: A Foster Kid Came for Surgery. He Left With a Family

He’s a software engineer by day – but in his free time, he cleans up trash in the San Francisco Bay area. A heartbreaking moment in a hospital room led to a ripple effect of kindness for six siblings in foster care. This app helps foster kids understand their rights. Mother-daughter divers made a surprising discovery in the Great Barrier Reef. A 77-year-old man with a motorcycle says now is the best time to chase a world record.  Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. [https://www.cnn.com/newsletters]  Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson   Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Randi Kaye, Tamara Hardingham-Gill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]