Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan to end the war in Gaza. The deal would free the remaining hostages held by Hamas. The Trump administration hopes it is the first step towards a longer term peace. WSJ’s Shayndi Raice explains how all the parties got to the table and what big hurdles remain. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
Further Listening:
-The Struggle to Get Aid Into Gaza
-A Fragile Cease-Fire Deal in Gaza
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She Swore Off Legacy Media. Now She's Running CBS News.
Paramount has acquired news and opinion website the Free Press for $150 million. The company's co-founder, Bari Weiss, has a new job as editor in chief of CBS News. She's a polarizing figure, known for her outspoken support of Israel and strong views on topics like gun rights and DEI. WSJ’s Joe Flint on why Paramount thinks CBS News needs a shakeup. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
Further Listening:
-Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension and Trump’s FCC
-What Killed 'The Late Show'?
-Will Paramount Settle With Trump?
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They Won Millions for Life. Until They Didn't.
In 2021, Tamar Veatch won millions of dollars in a sweepstakes competition run by Publishers Clearing House, the company best known for delivering oversized checks to winners. But then last April, Publishers Clearing House went bankrupt. WSJ’s Akiko Matsuda explains why the company went under, and what it means for winners like Tamar. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
Further Listening: - How ‘The Joker’ Rigged the Texas Lottery- How Parlays Became the Biggest Bet in Sports
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Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Wants to Be Set Free
Last month, Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield quit the brand after 47 years, accusing parent company Unilever of not allowing the company to speak out on social issues. Host Jessica Mendoza talks to Ben Cohen, the co-founder who stayed, about why he’s not leaving, what he wants next for the company, and why political messaging is important for his ice cream brand.
Further Listening:
- Why Ben & Jerry’s Is Suing its Parent Company Over Israel
- Kraft Heinz’s Big Breakup
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Camp Swamp Road Ep. 4: That’s What Heaven Is For
For more than two years, Jennifer Foley has been an advocate for her brother Scott Spivey. But to get the criminal investigation into his death reopened, Jennifer has to convince some of the most powerful leaders in South Carolina that this was not a Stand Your Ground case. WSJ’s Valerie Bauerlein reports.
Read the Reporting:
Police Say He Killed in Self-Defense. His Phone Tells Another Story.
‘You’re Taken Care of’: Did Police Promise to Shield a Killer?
Nobody Suspected Police Shielded a Killer Until the Dead Man’s Sister Dug In
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Camp Swamp Road Playlist
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