Morning Manhattan
Morning Manhattan is your witty, coffee-break chat with Maeve — your smart, spirited friend who’s always got the scoop.
With a light and humorous tone, Maeve breaks down the hottest and quirkiest news of the day, straight from the heart of Manhattan. It's the perfect way to start your day informed, without the heavy stuff.
Format: Daily episodes under 5 minutes, blending current events with a dash of sarcasm and New York charm.
Episodes
35 episodes
#032 - Land swaps, heir’s spotlight, and cruise chaos: Morning Manhattan's wild ride
Today on Morning Manhattan: August 8/9, 2025. From soccer drama in Italy to a shooting in Times Square, a potential peace deal in Alaska, lobster diplomacy in Europe, and North Korea's royal succession plans. Plus, a scary injury at a Detroit L...
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#032 - Israel's Gaza Control Mission, Wildfires in SoCal, and Grocery Bill Blues
🎙️ Morning Manhattan: today's top news, 08/08/2025! Netanyahu wants total military control of the Gaza Strip, threatened fires in Southern California, supermarket prices sky-high, Trump nominates Stephen Miran and much more. And how about breas...
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#032 - Trump-Putin Summit, Apple's $100 Billion Boost, and AI's Information Battle
📰 Today's top news, 8/7/2025, on Morning Manhattan includes a meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, Apple's investment in the US, fire in France, United Airlines system outage, China's use of AI for information warfare, Eddie Palmier...
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#031 - Drama in Russia, NASA's Selfies, and Urban Parenting Felonies
🎙️ Today on Morning Manhattan: August 8/6/2025. Trump's envoy to Russia, NASA's importance according to astronaut Senator Mark Kelly, parents facing jail for children crossing roads, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. canceling mRNA contracts, confronting '...
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#030 - Moon Menace, School Sellouts, and Texas Showdown: Morning Manhattan Unveils the Unexpected
Today's top news, 08/05/2025, on the Morning Manhattan podcast: public schools organized for students to return, NASA's plans to have a nuclear reactor on the moon, record rainfall in Hong Kong, redistricting drama in Texas, photos ...
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#029 - Danger and perseverance: military fighter and stowaways
Today's morning news on Morning Manhattan: migrants tragedy in Yemen, Justice Department drama, Senate obstructionism, Bosch's artwork challenge, Boeing workers on strike, Loni Anderson's passing, Cameron Young's first PGA Tour win, NYC weather...
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#028 - Trump's Ballroom Blitz, Immigration Dilemmas, and Putin's Messaging App: Morning Manhattan's Monday Mayhem
President Trump plans to add a $200 million ballroom to the White House. Chinese immigrants in the US are facing fears amidst political chaos. Jeanine Pirro confirmed as US Attorney for DC. U.S. Army veteran manhunt in Montana. Additional: Trum...
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#027 - Embryo Miracle, Airline Sobriety, and Geopolitical Boldness
The latest news from Morning Manhattan on 08/02/2025: from India's bold decision to buy Russian oil to the controversy over immigrant prisons in Los Angeles, a fatal plane crash near Washington, a shooting in Montana, and the passing of music l...
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#026 - El Salvador's Political Power Play: President Bukele's Indefinite Rule
Today's top news, August 1, 2025, covers topics such as the Epstein saga and the controversy involving Trump, economic impacts of world events, Kamala Harris's surprise desire for a break from public life, the humanitarian situation in Gaza, po...
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#025 - Betel Nut Buzz: Ancient Thai Secrets and Liam Neeson Goes Clown Shoes
July 31, 2025: Dive into today's news with Maeve on Morning Manhattan. From rising food prices in Gaza to Liam Neeson's slapstick role, there's no shortage of surprises. Plus, Texas Democrats face conflicts and sky-high drama in the Pacific Nor...
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#024 -Disappearance in Midtown, Tsunami Reaches Alaska and Katy & Trudeau Partnership
Today's top news, July 30, 2025, on Morning Manhattan: tsunami warnings in parts of the US, surgery during earthquake in Russia, shooting in New York, unusual meeting between Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister, and Hong Kong's food d...
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#023 - Harvard's $500 Million Deal, Trump's Trade Drama, and Early Christmas Shopping Frenzy
Join Maeve on Morning Manhattan for the top news of the day on July 29, 2025. From a tragic shooting at Midtown to wild Harvard deals and a Christmas in July shopping spree, this episode covers it all. Plus, geese causing chaos in Finland! 🌞🗽🦢
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#022 - Tariffs, Cease-fires, and Electric Cars: A Whirlwind of Stories from Morning Manhattan
Today's Morning Manhattan reveals the news from July 28, 2025. From Trump's golf conversation with the UK Prime Minister to ceasefire negotiations between Thailand and Cambodia, armed heroism in Michigan, the Lionesses' victory, Nepal leading i...
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#021 - Smoky Skies, Secret Stars, and City Drama
Today on Morning Manhattan: smoky skies, international skirmishes, Instagram dilemmas, Walmart chaos, Ghislaine Maxwell speculations, bike lane battles, and a secret companion star for Betelgeuse 🌟 Tune in for a mix of news that's as wild as a ...
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#020 - Ranked-Choice Fun, Cognitive Congress, and Jet Plane Plunges
Today on Morning Manhattan podcast: Election antics in NYC, age debate in Congress, tension on Thailand-Cambodia border, US-Mexico wastewater deal, Trump's conspiracy theories, Southwest Airlines scare, book lover's goals, MLB rookie breaking r...
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#019 - Trade Wars, Golf Heroes, and Neon Nostalgia: A Morning in Manhattan
Today on Morning Manhattan (July 25, 2025): Too much steel flooding the market, Trump axes climate policy, Boeing profits in trade war chaos, Ukrainian war amputees find strength in golf, vintage neon signs saved in Brooklyn, coffee prices rise...
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#018 - Venus Williams Engaged, China's "Rat People," & NYC's Subway Wi-Fi Upgrade
Today on Morning Manhattan: July 24, 2025. From border conflicts to missing planes, from political surprises to late-night TV dramas, grab your coffee and dive into the latest headlines with Maeve. Plus, New York weather, Venus Williams' fiancé...
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#017 - Chaos, Conflict, and Cute Bookstore Fluff: News Roundup at Morning Manhattan
Today's Morning Manhattan covers the news from July 23, 2025, with reports on Ozzy Osbourne's legacy, the Gaza crisis, the Japan-US trade deal, Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations, New York political drama, explosive device incidents in New York,...
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#016 - Global Threats, Trade Drama, and 400 Paintings: The Morning Manhattan Update
Discover the latest news on Morning Manhattan, July 7, 2025! Fiona Hill's return, trade negotiations in the Philippines, and Trump's confusion in foreign policy. Plus, a touching story about 400 paintings and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir milesto...
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#016 - Nuclear Drama: Iran Flexes, Deal in Sight? 🌍🚀
From geopolitical drama to bizarre stunts, today's episode of Morning Manhattan covers Iran nuclear talks, finance soap operas, Ukraine arms production, Russia missile strikes, Alaska Airlines IT outage, China-Europe summit, a chicken-eating co...
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#015 - Typhoon Wipha, Political Showdowns, and Operatic Directing: A Whirlwind of News
Today, July 20, 2025, on Morning Manhattan: news about the typhoon in Hong Kong, political drama in the US, Renée Fleming directing a Mozart opera, summit to revive US industry, podcasts turning into video shows, Trump-themed beach house in Flo...
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#014 - Bach Prodigy, Corporate Drama, and Political Sushi: Morning Manhattan's Daily Blend
Join Maeve on Morning Manhattan for the latest headlines from July 7, 2025! From Sandra Oh's midlife wisdom to a corporate scandal at Astronomer, this episode covers Hollywood, politics, natural disasters and much more. Tune in for your daily d...
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#013 - China Trade Tangle, Druze Mysteries, and High School Hall of Fame Drama
Today's top news on July 7, 2025, on Morning Manhattan ranges from international drama over tariffs and horror cinema updates to public media budget cuts. And there's even an inspiring story about a pianist who defies the odds 🎹....
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#012 - Fed Drama, K-Beauty Panic, and Martian Millions
07/17/2025: From Fed drama to K-Beauty panic buying and the 7-Eleven deal failure, Morning Manhattan offers a rollercoaster of headlines — with a dash of weather forecast and a $5.3 million Martian meteorite sale to top it off. Tune in for your...
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#011 - Volcano Drama, MAGA Hat Burns, and AI Power Play 🌋🔥🤖
Today on Morning Manhattan, July 16th, 2025: A nun boldly enters Iceland for the 12th time, Jimmy Fallon in trouble over burned MAGA hats, polyester heroism at the all-star game, China's AI ambitions, lion cubs cuddled in a restaurant, and a pr...
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