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Episodes
133 episodes
Iran Strikes, Wildfires, and LeBron's Last Decision
This episode of The Morning Rundown covers a widening global crisis as Iran escalates strikes on U.S. bases, prompting the Trump administration to weigh a stronger response amid thinning interceptor stockpiles. The hosts also break down mass wi...
Oil Spikes, Tech Wobbles, and Justice Served: Friday's Rundown
On this edition of The Morning Rundown, Maya and David break down a fast-moving day of global and domestic news, starting with oil prices surging past $100 a barrel following Houthi strikes on Saudi tankers. They examine reports that Iran sent ...
Iran Strikes Escalate, Health Scares Spread, and Hollywood Makes a Deal
This episode of The Morning Rundown covers a packed news day, starting with major developments in the Iran conflict: the House passing a $95 billion war funding package as US strikes continue for a twelfth consecutive night, plus a new US-Saudi...
Iran Strikes, Nolan's Box Office Record, and a Quadruplet Miracle
This episode of The Morning Rundown covers a shifting global landscape alongside a major shakeup in Hollywood box office history. The hosts open with developments in Ukraine's military leadership, the fast-moving situation in Iran, and renewed ...
Iran Escalation, Trump's Tariff Gambit, and Your Coffee Habit
Maya and David cover a heavy but wide-ranging news day on The Morning Rundown. They start with the deadly attack on a U.S. base in Jordan, examining why the Pentagon delayed disclosing the full injury count and why House Republicans ar...
Ukraine Under Fire, Hollywood's Culture War, and Royal Drama
This episode of The Morning Rundown opens with deadly overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv, which left at least six people dead and exposed ongoing gaps in Ukraine's air defenses. The hosts examine what years of Western funding have actually accom...
Iran Strikes Kill US Troops, DOJ Eases Off Corporate Crime, and England's Wild World Cup Win
This episode of The Morning Rundown opens with somber news from the Middle East, where an Iranian missile strike in Jordan has left two U.S. service members dead and a third missing, marking the first combat deaths since fighting resumed in the...
Iran Strikes Escalate, Trump's Election Moves, and a NYC Health Scare
This episode of The Morning Rundown covers the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict and its ripple effects on Kuwait, where a desalination plant was reportedly struck. The hosts then turn to domestic politics, examining Trump's election-focused speech...
Iran's Red Line, Marvel's Move, and Wildfires Closing In
This episode of The Morning Rundown covers escalating tensions in the Middle East, extreme weather across North America, and a roundup of entertainment news. The hosts break down the U.S. widening its strikes on Iran, Tehran's retaliation again...
Air Force One Drama, Free Agency Fireworks, and Goodbye to a Rock Legend
This episode of The Morning Rundown opens with a look at the latest political developments out of Washington, including ongoing Air Force One drama and a court fight involving Trump. Maya and David then shift into sports, covering LeBron James'...
Iran Ceasefire Chaos, Health Scares, and World Cup Drama
Maya and David cover a fast-moving news cycle on this episode of The Morning Rundown, starting with the apparent collapse of the Iran ceasefire and growing concerns over the Strait of Hormuz. They also break down Trump's NATO summit, which deli...
Swift Weddings, Emmy Snubs, and a Senate Scandal
This episode of The Morning Rundown opens with Travis Kelce's revelation about the timing of his proposal to Taylor Swift, followed by the strange story of Adam Sandler calling the police just two days after officiating a wedding. The hosts als...
Missiles, Layoffs, and a World Cup Upset: Your Tuesday Rundown
This episode of The Morning Rundown covers a tense morning of global and market news. Overnight strikes on Kyiv and a Ukrainian drone attack on one of Russia's largest refineries in Siberia raise the stakes ahead of an upcoming NATO meeting, wh...
Fireworks, Frontlines, and the Fight Over Citizenship
This episode of The Morning Rundown covers the holiday weekend fallout, including heat-related deaths, a shooting in Coney Island, and Trump's decision to overrule evacuation plans and proceed with the DC Mall Fourth of July celebration. The ho...
U.S.-Iran Strikes, Tech Money, and the Week's Best Sports Moment
On today's episode of The Morning Rundown, we cover a fast-moving Thursday morning with major developments across geopolitics, technology, and sports culture. The U.S. struck Iran for a second consecutive night, Oracle's AI deb...
U.S. Strikes Iran, Apple Goes Big at WWDC, and the Social Security Clock Is Ticking
This episode of The Morning Rundown covers three major stories from June 10, 2026: escalating U.S.-Iran military exchanges alongside continued nuclear deal negotiations, a series of significant developments from WWDC 2026 and t...
IPOs, Iran, and iOS 27: Tuesday's Top Stories
In this episode of The Morning Rundown, Maya and David cover three major stories moving through tech, finance, and geopolitics this week: the accelerating AI IPO wave, a narrowly avoided military escalation in the Middle East, ...
Drones, Shootings, and Sunday's Biggest Stories
In this episode of The Morning Rundown, hosts Maya and David work through a dense news cycle spanning international conflict, American crime and culture, sports milestones, and the latest in wearable technology.The episo...
Markets, Missiles, and a Medical Warning: Your Saturday Morning Rundown
This Friday episode of The Morning Rundown covers a market selloff, a major government AI proposal, a blockbuster cloud deal, four active conflict zones, and a trio of public health alerts demanding attention.Hosts Maya ...
Iran, Elections, and a Trillion-Dollar IPO: Your Tuesday Morning Rundown
On this episode of The Morning Rundown, hosts Maya and David work through a dense news cycle covering active US-Iran military strikes, six-state primary results that could reshape Congress, and a historic SpaceX IPO that would ...
Iran Talks Collapse, Florida Sues OpenAI, and Taylor Swift Heads to Infinity and Beyond
In this episode of The Morning Rundown, hosts Maya and David break down a packed news day covering direct U.S.-Iran military conflict, sweeping developments in the AI industry, and the latest in culture, sports, and politics.
Middle East Escalation, a Cancer Breakthrough, and AI Eating Hollywood
In this episode of The Morning Rundown, hosts Maya and David cover a fast-moving week across geopolitics, medicine, and technology. From escalating conflict in the Middle East to a landmark cancer drug trial and a wave of AI-dr...
U.S. Strikes, Israeli Advances, and Trump's Concert Chaos
In this episode of The Morning Rundown, hosts Maya and David cover a dense slate of global and domestic news, from active military strikes amid diplomatic negotiations to a collapsing concert tied to the current administration ...
Iran on the Edge, Tech Giants in Trouble, and the Freedom 250 Fiasco
In this episode of The Morning Rundown, hosts Maya and David move through a densely packed news cycle spanning geopolitical flashpoints, major tech industry developments, and domestic political controversy. From Iran to the Int...
Iran Talks Heat Up, Carroll Case Gets Criminal, and AI's Trillion-Dollar Moment
In this episode of The Morning Rundown, hosts Maya and David work through a packed news cycle covering escalating Middle East tensions, notable developments in U.S. politics and the justice system, and a major shakeup in the AI...
